Hilda Semple

Hilda Semple was a former Beckindale resident and the sister of Frank Semple.
Hilda's brother Frank married Madge Plunkett in 1943, but Madge left him for a younger man in 1945. Hilda never forgave Madge for betraying her brother. Madge had moved over 200 miles away to London. Hilda later moved to a village just outside Hotten.
In November 1975, Hilda found out that her sister in law Madge was back in Beckindale, having been evicted from her flat in London so it could be redeveloped. Hilda and her family were quite troublesome and hounded Madge. Hilda called her "Madge Plunkett", referring to her maiden name, instead of her married name "Madge Semple". Hilda even told new vicar Bob Matthews that Madge is a wicked woman and he should help get her out of the village but he said it was nothing to do with him. A few days later, Madge got told she was being given a new flat back in London. That night, at the Harvest Supper, Madge made peace with Hilda and said she was going back to London tomorrow. A relieved Hilda then left the village herself to return to her residence near Hotten.
==List of appearances==
===1975===
*Mon 1st Dec
*Tue 2nd Dec
*Mon 8th Dec
*Tue 9th Dec
Category:1975 minor characters
Category:Emmerdale Farm characters