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UK: Meet the real-life gardeners behind Dr Liam’s Emmerdale allotment

The Emmerdale allotment is part of a joint initiative with Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Holby City and Hollyoaks.

By Abbey Maclure
Yorkshire Evening Post
July 10, 2022

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For the first time in British television history, the country’s soaps have joined forces to highlight the issue of climate change.

A social media video featuring two of Emmerdale’s residents was shown to Coronation Street characters, whilst one of BBC One’s Doctors appeared on the cobbles of Coronation Street.

“Climate change is a worldwide issue,” Lisa added.

“I don’t think anybody can deny the environmental harm that’s been done since the industrial revolution. But there is a benefit that can be gained from doing things differently.

“Plants are the one thing on this planet that can create the air that we breathe.

“As gardeners and horticulturalists, we ought to be at the forefront of being advocates for change.”

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