Brenda Walker (Emmerdale)

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Wendy
Occupation	Postmistress; Shop assistant; Café Waitress; Businesswoman; B&B worker;
Husband	Bernard Walker (backstory); Bob Hope (2018–2019);
Adoptive daughters	Gennie Walker
Stepsons	Heath Hope
Stepdaughters	Cathy Hope
Granddaughters	Molly Sharma (adoptive)

Brenda Walker
Brenda Walker
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Lesley Dunlop
Duration	2008–2025
First appearance	Episode 4953 ; 2 April 2008
Last appearance	Episode 10259 ; 4 April 2025
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Keith Richardson
Other names	Wendy
In-universe information
Other names	Wendy
Occupation	Postmistress; Shop assistant; Café Waitress; Businesswoman; B&B worker;
Husband	Bernard Walker (backstory); Bob Hope (2018–2019);
Adoptive daughters	Gennie Walker
Stepsons	Heath Hope
Stepdaughters	Cathy Hope
Granddaughters	Molly Sharma (adoptive)

Brenda Walker is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Lesley Dunlop. She made her first appearance on 2 April 2008. She was introduced as the adoptive mother to Gennie Walker (Sian Reese-Williams). In 2013, Brenda was diagnosed with a brain tumour, one of the character's biggest storylines. On 8 November 2024 it was announced that Brenda would be leaving the soap after 16 years with her final scenes set to air in the new year. Her final scenes aired on 4 April 2025 when she left to go on a cruise.