“An Emmerdale icon has revealed a major update after 21 years away from the popular ITV soap.”
Emmerdale’s PC Mike Swirling has been a familiar face on the ITV soap since 2004.
PC Swirling, who first appeared 21 years ago in April 2004, has been involved in numerous major storylines, often tasked with bringing the village’s villains to justice.
Away from the popular ITV show, the actor behind PC Swirling, Andy Moore—whose real name is Andy Whitaker—has been focusing on another passion: music.
Andy is set to release an album on Friday, 24 October, alongside Michael Reed, titled The Black and White Detective and The Technicolour Cowboy.
The two musicians, who became friends just before the COVID-19 pandemic, previously collaborated on the late Chameleons star John Lever’s project, Red Sided Garter Snakes.
After working together, the pair discovered they lived at opposite ends of the same street and decided to collaborate on their own album.
The Black and White Detective and The Technicolour Cowboy will feature 13 tracks.
The album includes their debut single Out And About, along with Don’t You Love Me, Mr Potatohead (Woozy Psychedelia), The River, Watching The Rain, and Here. Fans have already shown their support, with one writing: “Great song, can’t wait x.”
Another fan wrote: “Looking forward to it,” while someone else commented: “Can’t wait for this, Andy! (Or do you prefer Whit?)” and added, “Great gothy textures and sounds, but what really stands out is your songwriting at the heart of it all. Cheers x.”
Back in 2022, Andy shared his latest musical achievement with fans on his Facebook page, posting a YouTube video by indie band Courting to showcase his work.
In addition to Emmerdale, Andy has appeared in a variety of television shows, including Sky Peals in 2023, Fred and Marv in 2021, The Bill in 2007, The Royal in 2006, and Dream Team in 2002.
He appeared as a guest on Coronation Street in 2005, playing a driver for two episodes.
Five years later, he returned to the show, this time taking on the role of a photographer.
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