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Elaine Prior
In 1984, several new characters made their debuts on ''Coronation Street'', including Bill Webster and his daughter Debbie Webster. Bill Webster Debbie Webster Debbie Webster, played by Sue Devaney, is the daughter of Bill Webster ( Peter Armitage), and younger sister of Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell). She made her first on screen appearance on 11 June 1984. Debbie left six months later on 9 January 1985. Devaney returned to the role in 2019 for five episodes, following a 34-year absence. On 28 July 2020, it was announced that Devaney would return again in 2020 on a permanent basis. In 2024, it was announced that Devaney had been axed and Debbie was set to eventually be killed-off in an emotional dementia storyline. Debbie is Kevin's younger sister and arrives not long after her brother's arrival. After leaving school with no qualifications, Debbie worked at Jim's Café. She dates biker Daz Isherwood, much to her father's consternation. In January 1985, Debbie mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coronation Street
''Coronation Street'' (colloquially referred to as ''Corrie'') is a British television soap opera created by ITV Granada, Granada Television and shown on ITV (TV network), ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on a cobbled, terraced street in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester. The location was itself based on Salford, the hometown of the show's first screenwriter and creator, Tony Warren. Originally broadcast twice weekly, ''Coronation Street'' increased its runtime in later years, currently airing three 60-minute episodes per week. Warren developed the concept for the series, which was initially rejected by Granada's founder Sidney Bernstein, Baron Bernstein, Sidney Bernstein. Producer Harry Elton convinced Bernstein to commission 13 pilot episodes. The show has since become a significant part of British culture and underpinned the success of its producing Granada franchise. Currently produced by ITV Studios, the successor to Granada, the seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Dynevor
Sally Jane Dynevor (née Whittaker; born 30 May 1963) is an English actress, she is best known for her role as Sally Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', which she has played since 1986. In 2022, Dynevor competed in the fourteenth series of ''Dancing on Ice''. Early life Dynevor was born on 30 May 1963 in Middleton, Lancashire, to Robert and Jennifer Whittaker. Career Dynevor trained at Oldham Repertory Theatre and then the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. In 1985 she appeared in an episode of the television series ''Juliet Bravo'', playing Wendy Cunningham, a troubled schoolgirl who becomes a heroin addict. She has made a career out of playing Sally Webster (née Seddon), a bad girl turned tame, on the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. She made her début on the serial in January 1986 and has been with the programme ever since. Dynevor was nominated for Best TV soap Personality at the 2011 Television and Radio Industries Club Awards (TRIC Awards). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Howard (actor)
Jonathan Howard (born 23 January 1987) is an English actor. He is known for his role on the British TV series '' Dream Team'' as Gavin Moody and as Ian Boothby in '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). In Spring 2025 he joined the cast of the British ITV soap Coronation Street as a series regular. Early and personal life Howard was born in Lancashire, England and has lived in London since 2005. In August 2018, actress Élodie Yung gave birth to Howard's daughter. Career Howard started acting in 2001 with his first role in educational TV show for youths called ''Looking After the Penneys'' as Scott Penney. He was a part of the final cast between 2005 and 2007 of the British TV series '' Dream Team'', playing Gavin Moody, a young footballer. He then went to train at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) between 2008 and 2011. In 2012, he was in the TV miniseries ''Titanic'' as Sixth Officer Moody. He appeared as Sam Thawley, a young, handsome bar patron, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Coronation Street Characters Introduced In 2025
''Coronation Street'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. This is a list of characters that will make their first appearance in 2025. The first character to appear in January was Mandy Waring (Rebecca Atkinson), a prison guard who had a brief relationship with Rob Donovan ( Marc Baylis) and helped him escape from prison. She was followed by Brie Benson (Jessica Ellis), the cellmate of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), and Steven Poyser ( Samuel James). A new family consisting of Lou (Farrel Hegarty) and Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) debuted in February. They were followed in March by Lou's son Brody (Ryan Mulvey), who is cellmate of Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne). Later in March, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) arrived as a new love interest for Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) and Laila Bailey, the daughter of Dee Dee Bailey ( Channique Sterling Brown) and Joel Deering (Calum Lill). In April, Wes Fuller (Kevin Finn) made his first appearance, followe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Briggs (actor)
John Ernest Briggs (5 September 1935 – 28 February 2021) was an English actor. He was known for his role as Mike Baldwin in the soap opera ''Coronation Street'', in which he appeared from 1976 to 2006. Early life Briggs was born in Battersea, south-west London, on 5 September 1935. His father was a master carpenter. He was evacuated from London during the Blitz campaign of World War II. He was awarded a scholarship to train at the Italia Conti Academy stage school when he was 12 years old. There, he learned alongside Millicent Martin, Nanette Newman and Anthony Newley. Career One of Briggs' first acting roles was in '' Quartet'' (1948), alongside George Cole. Briggs also worked as a stagehand at the Windmill Theatre, before completing two years of national service with the Royal Tank Regiment in Germany. Upon his return to acting in 1955, Briggs worked in theatre and made his television debut in ''The Younger Generation'' with John Thaw. He featured in the poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Baldwin (Coronation Street)
Mike Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Johnny Briggs. He first appeared on 11 October 1976 and became one of the show's central characters until his final appearance on 7 April 2006. Before his debut on the series, Mike started off his career as a market stall holder until a few years later the character had evolved into a legitimate businessman who was running his own factory. Mike soon opened his namesake denim-maker business, ''Baldwin's Casuals'', in Weatherfield and moved there after ending his relationship with his common-law wife Anne Woodley. Quickly establishing himself as the street's most uncompromising employer, Mike was quick to threaten his machinists with the sack if they slacked and had additionally taken a dim view of workers getting above themselves. Since his first appearance, Mike was involved in several of the show's highly profiled events. This included a love triangle scenario which saw M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Waddington
William Joseph Waddington (10 June 1916 – 9 September 2000) was an English actor, comedian and co-author who was born in Oldham, Lancashire. In later life he achieved stardom as the pompous ex-serviceman Percy Sugden in Granada Television's long-running soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Biography Bill Waddington was born on 10 June 1916 in Oldham, Lancashire. His parents William and Epsie ran the Clarence Hotel, a public house in Oldham. He was the couple's fourth child, having lost twins the year before. Waddington, and his sister Connie, were brought up by family friends as their father fought in the First World War, and their mother worked all hours to keep the children fed. The family moved house frequently and Waddington attended many different schools in Oldham. It was at school he took to the stage, and during one performance he was spotted by the choirmaster of the Oldham parish church, and persuaded to join. However, he was expelled from the choir for stealing tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Percy Sugden
Percy Sugden is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Bill Waddington. He appeared between 1983 and 1997. Storylines Percy arrived on the Street in August 1983 as the new caretaker at the Community centre. Old soldier Percy had been a cook in the Army serving with the Eighth Army (United Kingdom), Eighth Army in North Africa whose proudest boast was: "When you've made gravy under shell fire, you can do anything!". He had little family, but was close to his niece, List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 1984#Elaine Prior, Elaine Prior (Judy Gridley), who married Bill Webster (Peter Armitage (actor), Peter Armitage) in 1985. In 1983, Percy suggested to Mavis Wilton, Mavis Riley (Thelma Barlow) that his pet Budgerigar, budgie, Randy, should mate with her pet budgie, Harriet. Mavis was not happy with the idea. In 1987, Percy formed the Percy Sugden Formation Dancers, con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Former Coronation Street Characters
''Coronation Street'' is a British television soap opera. It was first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of all the former characters and the actors who portrayed them in chronological order. __NOTOC__ 1960s Last appeared in 1960 Last appeared in 1961 Last appeared in 1962 Last appeared in 1963 Last appeared in 1964 Last appeared in 1965 Last appeared in 1966 Last appeared in 1967 Last appeared in 1968 Last appeared in 1969 1970s Last appeared in 1970 Last appeared in 1971 Last appeared in 1972 Last appeared in 1973 Last appeared in 1974 Last appeared in 1975 Last appeared in 1976 Last appeared in 1977 Last appeared in 1978 Last appeared in 1979 1980s Last appeared in 1980 Last appeared in 1981 Last appeared in 1982 Last appeared in 1983 Last appeared in 1984 Last appeared in 1985 Last appeared in 1986 Last appeared in 1987 Last appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Carman
Sally Carman-Duttine is an English actress born in Mexborough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She is known for portraying the roles of Kelly Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' (2005–2013), and Abi Franklin in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2017–present). Career At 18 she attended the LAMDA drama school in London. Carman made her major television debut in 2000 when she starred as Bridget Salsabill in British drama ''Bomber'', though she had previously featured briefly in an episode of '' City Central'' in 1998. As an actress, she has also starred in '' Doctors'', '' Heartbeat'' and ''Holby City''. She also played the character of Betty Haigh, the wife of John George Haigh, in the television film ''A is for Acid''. In 2005 she appeared in what would be a recurring role as Kelly Maguire in '' Shameless''. She became a more prominent character in the 2008 series, and finally a main cast member from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, she played th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abi Webster
''Coronation Street'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in 2017, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by series producer Kate Oates. The first notable character that appeared was the stillborn son of Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), Ruairi, in January. Chloe Tipton ( Jo-Anne Knowles) first appeared in February as a love interest for Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and left the series in May. She was followed by Trina Robson (Kerry Bennett), a drug dealer, who appeared in four episodes. The final character to join in February was Oliver Battersby, Steve and Leanne Battersby's (Jane Danson) baby son. Neil Clifton ( Ben Cartwright) arrived in March as an acquaintance of Nathan Curtis ( Christopher Harper) who became involved in Bethany Platt's (Lucy Fallon) grooming and sexual exploitation storyline. Sally Metcalfe's (Sally Dynevor) online stalker, Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Flanagan
Helen Joyce Flanagan (born 7 August 1990) is an English actress, model, and television personality. She is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2000 to 2012; she returned to the role in 2017, before going on maternity leave on 8 June 2018, from which she did not return. Flanagan has appeared on reality television shows, including ''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' (2012), '' Celebrity Super Spa'' (2013), '' I'm a Celebrity... South Africa'' (2023), and '' Celebs Go Dating'' (2024). Early life Flanagan was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. She attended Westholme School in Blackburn, Lancashire. Career Flanagan first appeared as Rosie Webster in ''Coronation Street'' in January 2000. In 2006, she was nominated for the award of "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" at the British Soap Awards, losing to Ellis Hollins of ''Hollyoaks''. In 2007, she was nominated for "Villain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
