Emmerdale actors praise Chris Coghill’s return as Kev Townsend

Actor Chris Coghill reprised his role as Kev Townsend on the ITV soap Emmerdale, revealing the character as the biological father of Lewis Barton. The storyline shows Kev selling his signature lemon‑drizzle cake, working at the village café and trying to rebuild his relationship with his son. Emmerdale cast members Bradley Riches and Danny Miller posted tributes on social media, highlighting Coghill’s performance and the character’s shift to a softer, comedic side. Both actors expressed admiration for Coghill’s work and the evolving father‑son dynamic on the show.