AN aspiring actor has landed himself a role on a popular TV soap.

Josh Moodie, from Burnley, will appear in two episodes of Emmerdale, due to air in the next couple of months.

The young actor, 20, will be playing a cheeky teenager called Davy, as the first big role he has ever been cast in.

Josh's previous experience has come as an extra in shows such as Hollyoaks, So Awkward, Last Tango In Halifax and, more recently, The Bay.

He said: “I went for an audition last month after doing lots of background work, so it’s a step up for me.

“I found out at the beginning of April I got the part and I think it will air in two months.

“I am over the moon, it’s huge for me having only done extra work before and I just could not stop smiling.”

Despite landing the role, Josh admits neither he nor his family are Emmerdale addicts.

He said: “I’ve never watched it before and my family haven’t either, so they’re going to have to watch previous episodes just to make sense of the ones I am in.

“I’m not usually into TV soaps like this, but I loved playing in this.”

Growing up in Burnley, Josh went to school in Blackburn at St Wilfrid’s and then studied sport at Skipton College.

He took part in local theatre productions before starting to apply to agencies for acting work.

He said: “I have always been a bubbly character and a bit of a show-off, so my friends all said I should go into acting.

“I’m confident and really enjoy acting in different roles.”

On what it was like to film with the Emmerdale cast and crew, Josh said: “Everyone was very welcoming and caring.”

The young actor has also appeared in a radio show alongside comedian Johnny Vegas, where they visited places in Liverpool Johnny had worked.

Josh said: “I got to spend five days with Johnny Vegas, which was amazing because he’s funny.

“We went around Liverpool learning about his upbringing and life when he was younger, including all the places he used to go out to.

“It was different because usually you are being filmed, so it was all about showing more action through your voice.”

When he is not filming, Josh works for prestige car dealership Hippo in Blackburn.

Emmerdale usually airs from 7pm on ITV.