Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has revealed his ambitions to star in a British drama.

The actor told The Mirror about his dreams beyond the ITV soap, where he plays farmer Andy Sugden.

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"I've got a long list of ambitions. There's so much good British drama being produced at the minute that I would like to be part of that in the near future," he said.

"That's definitely one box I want to tick. I just can't believe I've been in Emmerdale for 17 years."

He added: "Millions have seen me grow up on TV. I still cringe when I see those early pictures."

Fletcher's character is currently at the centre of a dramatic storyline which sees him face losing the use of his arm after an accident on the farm.

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Teasing what lies ahead for Andy, he said: "The repercussions will last for months. Andy will be in a cast for two to four months, then there's a lot of physio.

"The emotional implications hit him hard – it means he can't earn and support his children and that's heartbreaking."