There’s lovely news this morning in that former Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page has announced on Twitter that she and hubby James Thornton – who of course played the role of farmer John Barton in Emmerdale – are expecting their first baby.

Joanna, who’s currently starring in Sky comedy, The Gates, tweeted, “Happy news! James + I are delighted to announce that we’re expecting a baby! X.”

During a recent interview with TV Biz, Joanna hinted that she and James were keen to start a family.

She said, “We would love a family. We’ve just moved into a house in the country and we’d like to fill it with kids — and dogs.

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