Harriet Finch is a former policewoman and vicar of St. Mary's Church, succeeding Jude Watson in 2013 and Ashley Thomas in 2016. Harriet currently lives at Woodbine Cottage with Pearl Ladderbanks.
Biography
In 2014, Harriet befriends Dom Andrews and helps his daughter Gemma with a school project. When Gemma goes missing, Harriet, Ashley and many other locals help Dom find her. Harriet is the person who spots Gemma lying in a ditch, and demands that Zak Dingle calls for an ambulance. Harriet goes to the hospital with Dom and is devastated when the doctors reveal that Gemma has died. Harriet tries to help Dom through his grief, but he is having none of it and throws her out of his house. Harriet is the vicar who performs Gemma's funeral later in March. Dom later apologises to her for his actions.
In July 2014, Harriet becomes curious when Ashley begins talking about a woman he met named Carole. Harriet believes that Ashley is making Carole up, so she texts Carole from Ashley's mobile phone to meet him in Emmerdale village. Harriet is later shocked when Carole arrives in Emmerdale and is jealous as she secretly has feelings for Ashley. In December 2014, Harriet officiates an unauthorized wedding blessing for Ruby Haswell and Ali Spencer at St. Mary's church and is later sacked by the bishop. in April 2016, Harriett is reinstated as vicar of St.Mary's Church, after Ashley retires following his diagnosis with Vascular Dementia. In May 2016 Harriett is devastated to hear that Edna Birch had died of ovarian cancer.
Quotes
"I'm up for a quick one, if you like. A chat, obviously." (first line)