Emmerdale new production team headed by executive producer Keith Richardson was brought in and the show's focus moved to the nearby village of Beckindale, with more dramatic storylines such as Pat Sugden's 1986 car crash and the 1988 Crossgill fire. By 1988, the show had been moved to an evening time slot in all ITV regions. "Emmerdale Farm" also began broadcasting episodes year-round that year. Reflecting its change in focus, the title was changed to "Emmerdale" on 14 November 1989. Coinciding with the title change was the introduction of the wealthy Tate family, bringing with them racier storylines. Under Richardson, the
Graham Clark (Emmerdale) Graham Clark (Emmerdale) Graham Clark is a fictional character from the British soap opera "Emmerdale", played by Kevin Pallister. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 August 1998. In early August 1998, Steven Murphy of "Inside Soap" reported that Rachel Hughes (Glenda McKay) would gain a new love interest in the form of "a handsome teacher" called Graham. Murphy said "But in traditional soap style, all isn't going to exactly to plan with the budding romance." Graham is a local schoolteacher who looks around Keeper's Cottage after Lady Tara Oakwell evicts Seth Armstrong and Betty