Emmerdale and The Archers star Eric Allan has died at 85 after a 48-year career 2026-03-04 John W. Emmerdale 0 Eric Allan played the part of blacksmith Frank Blakey in the early years of Emmerdale Farm. Source: https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/celebrity/emmerdale-and-the-archers-star-eric-allan-has-died-at-85-after-a-48-year-career-5617755 READ from source