Bernice Blackstock

Bernice Blackstock
Emmerdale character
Portrayed bySamantha Giles
Duration1998–2002, 2004, 2012–2019, 2021–2023, 2025
First appearance25 November 1998
Last appearance18 September 2025
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced by
  • Keith Richardson (1998, 2004)
  • Stuart Blackburn (2012)
  • Jane Hudson (2021)
  • Iain MacLeod (2025)
In-universe information
Other namesBernice Thomas
Bernice White
Occupation
  • Barmaid
  • Pub Landlady
  • Businesswoman
  • Beautician
FatherRodney Blackstock
MotherDiane Sugden
StepfatherJack Sugden
Half-brothersPaul Lambert
Half-sistersNicola King
HusbandAnthony Binns (backstory)
Ashley Thomas (2000–2002)
Charlie (2004–2012)
Lawrence White (2015–2016)
DaughtersGabby Thomas
Dee Dee
StepdaughtersChrissie White
Rebecca White
GrandsonsThomas Tate
AuntsVal Pollard
NiecesAngelica King
First cousinsPaul Lambert
Sharon Lambert

Bernice Blackstock (also Thomas and White) is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Samantha Giles. She made her first on screen appearance on 25 November 1998. Since her initial stint that lasted four years, Giles has departed and returned to the role numerous times, with the latest return that aired in 2025.