Occupation Born Birthplace Residence Died Father Mother Sibling(s) Spouse(s) Children First appearance Last appearance Duration Number of appearances Played by Hilda Semple was a former Beckindale resident and the sister of Frank Semple. Hilda's brother Frank married Madge Plunkett in 1943, but Madge left him for a younger man in 1945. Hilda never forgave Madge for betraying her brother. When Hilda returned in 1975, she was aghast to find Madge and successfully forced her out of the village before later leaving herself.