Fox has appeared in '' Dinnerladies '' and '' Coronation Street '' . He joined the cast of '' Emmerdale '' in late 2011 as Dan Spencer , the estranged husband of Ali Spencer ( Kelli Hollis ) . He was initially contracted for eight episodes , but he was later promoted to the main cast . Fox previously made guest appearances in the show as PC Tyrell ( 2002 – 2003 ) and Officer Price ( 2004 ) . For his portrayal of Dan , Fox received a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 18th National Television Awards . Fox married actress Nicole Barber-Lane in 1999 . They have two children together . In February 2015 , they announced that they were to divorce
18th National Television Awards
18th National Television Awards
Liam Fox (actor)