There was Tony/Simon (Tiffany's bro???) in the mid 90's too (if my vague memory is correct). Yes, It did end badly, but a least it lasted for a few months and not a few episodes - Jarlie anyone...ugh!
Corrie seems to be the only UK soap that is behind the times, with their only proper gay character (I don't count Gail's dad, though he's good, cos he's too old really) being a ridiculous comedy token one - but they've always been the most reluctant soap to move with the times.
Anyway, back on Topic I kinda feel a bit sorry for Mark Wylde. *ducks* He's really trying to make up for the past with Faye and Ryan... and Yet he knows that he will inflict great pain on his other children, whom he cares about very much, in doing so. Damned if you do, damned if you don't - I guess. - me thinks.
God, the the Psycho-Sally story-line is gettin' boring
Don't know if they actually number Emmerdale episodes...
All I know is, that it happened On Christmas Day 2006. And, I swear it was a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick and that threw him through that window!