Early life
David Metcalfe was the product of a relationship between his mum, Lydia Halliwell, and Eric Pollard. After Pollard left, Lydia discovered she was pregnant. Lydia married a new man, who adopted David, but treated him badly. David only met Eric in 2006.
Village romance
David is the good time who’s been had by all in Emmerdale! As well as getting wed to Tracy and Alicia, he has romanced current residents Priya, Leyla, Victoria and Nicola, as well as Jasmine Thomas, Katie Sugden, Maya Stepney and Val Lambert’s daughter, Sharon.
Dales arrival
David rocked up to the village intent on revenge – believing dad Eric Pollard had dumped his late mum and stole a sum of cash from her. He kept his identity secret and embarked on a relationship…
