The actress, who is known for playing Charity Dingle on the popular ITV soap opera, said she is very concerned about her son's education. Emmerdale star Emma Atkins shares she is "worried" for her 10-year-old sonDiscussing her relationship with her son, the ITV actress said: “I’m fiercely loyal." Recommended Reading:Who is Emmerdale's Emma Atkins and what else has she been in? According to IMDb, Emma Atkins is an English actress from Morecambe, Lancashire. Born on March 31, 1975, she has starred in the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale since the year 2000.