David arrived in Emmerdale in 2006 to find his biological father, Eric Pollard. Unlike his father, David is honest and likes to do things by the book - although he's finding it's not always possible, especially as he wants to give Leyla everything she wants.
| Lives at |
Farrers Barn |
| Works at |
Runs a cleaning contractors and is local councillor |
| First appearance |
November 2006 |
| Likes |
Honesty |
| Disikes |
Liars |
| Did you know? |
David claims he has won trophies for his spelling |
History
2006
- David arrives at Emmerdale to try and track down his father Eric Pollard
- David tells Eric that he is his son and hits him for leaving his mum and stealing from her
- David decides not to rip his dad off in retribution, but Delilah Dingle still runs away with the money
2007
- Has a passionate relationship with Nicola
2008
- David is delighted to be asked to be his father's best man at his wedding
2009
- In protest at dad Eric renting the barn from under him, David moves cleaning supplies into the factory office
- David goes head to head against his dad in the local election and wins
- David is devastated to find out that Leyla and Nathan have slept together
2010
- David is trapped and blackmailed by Tania as part of Nathan’s scheme to get planning permission for the barn developments
- David and Leyla buy Farrers Barn and the Home Farm Shop, turning it into 'Leyla's'
- David finds out that Leyla has a secret son who has been raised by her sister Alicia
2011
- David plans to propose to Leyla, not knowing she has the same intention. They become engaged
- David is frustrated when Leyla becomes obsessed with the idea of losing Jacob if he moves to Spain
- When Leyla takes Jacob off for the day without telling anyone he goes to find her and brings her home. He gives her an ultimatumn: Him or Jacob
- David is devastated when Leyla can't handle the situation any more and walks away from him and the village for good. She also leaves him with piles of debts he knew nothing about
2012
- David is the subject of both Alicia and Rachel's affections, but who will manage to turn his head?