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Jim McDonald (Coronation Street)
Jim McDonald is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV Studios, ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Charles Lawson. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 27 October 1989. He appeared as a regular character from 1989 to 2000, and made brief comebacks between 2003 and 2018. Jim was introduced in 1989 along with his wife Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard), and their two teenage sons Andy McDonald (Coronation Street), Andy (Nicholas Cochrane) and Steve McDonald (Coronation Street), Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). His storylines have often revolved around his family relationships and various crimes, which have resulted in several stints in prison. Early storylines for the character saw Jim and Liz's newborn daughter Katie die shortly after birth, followed by an alcohol addiction which led to domestic violence and the collapse of his marriage, as well as a near fatal fight with his son Steve, which resulted in te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lawson
Quintin Charles Devenish Lawson (born 17 September 1959) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He is best known for playing Jim McDonald (Coronation Street), Jim McDonald on the long running ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Early life and education Charlie Lawson was born in September 1959 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, the son of Quintin Lawson, a businessman from County Tyrone, and his wife, Muriel (''née'' Glennie), from County Fermanagh. 'Mr. Quintin Lawson' (''The Impartial Reporter'', 4 February 2010). https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/13852178.mr-quintin-lawson/ Quintin was from Ardnafin in Strabane, West Tyrone, and was himself the son of Quintin Young Lawson, Order of the British Empire, MBE, a prominent businessman in Strabane. ''News Letter, The Belfast News Letter'', Monday, 29 March 1954. The younger Quintin, Charlie's father, had served as a pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in British rule in Burma, Burma during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Cochrane
Nicholas Marc Cochrane is an English actor, known for his role as Andy McDonald in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Career Cochrane had appeared as an extra on TV for ''Coronation Streets production company, Granada TV, prior to his successful audition in 1989 for the role of Andy McDonald. Cochrane's character stayed in the programme for seven years before he was axed, along with several other cast members, in a high-profile cull by a new producer in 1997. His character took a job as an English teacher in Spain, but has since returned for two short spells so that Andy McDonald could be seen attending the remarriage of his parents and later being best man at his brother's wedding to Becky Granger. In 2004, Cochrane co-launched a short-lived magazine about soap operas named ''Into Soap'' under the newly formed company Treble Media Ltd. However, due to fierce competition from other publications such as '' Inside Soap'' and '' Soaplife'', the magazine ran into financi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Record (Scotland)
The ''Daily Record'' is a Scottish national tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. The newspaper is published Monday–Saturday and its website is updated on an hourly basis, seven days a week. The ''Record'' sister title is the '' Sunday Mail''. Both titles are owned by Reach plc and have a close kinship with the UK-wide ''Daily Mirror'' as a result. The ''Record'' covers UK news and sport with a Scottish focus. Its website boasts the largest readership of any publisher based in Scotland. The title was at the forefront of technological advances in publishing throughout the 20th century and became the first European daily newspaper to be produced in full colour. As the ''Record'' print circulation has declined in line with other national papers, it has focused increasing attention on expanding its digital news operation. Foundation and early history The ''Daily Record'' was first published in 1895 in Glasgow as a sister title to the ''North British Daily Mail''. The ''Mail'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle loss and weakness. In DM, muscles are often myotonia, unable to relax after contraction. Other manifestations may include cataracts, intellectual disability and arrhythmia, heart conduction problems. In men, there may be early balding and infertility. While myotonic dystrophy can occur at any age, onset is typically in the 20s and 30s. Myotonic dystrophy is caused by a genetic mutation in one of two genes. Mutation of the ''Myotonin-protein kinase, DMPK'' gene causes myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Mutation of ''CNBP'' gene causes type 2 (DM2). DM is typically heredity, inherited, following an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, and it generally anticipation (genetics), worsens with each generation. A type of DM1 may be apparent at birth. DM2 is generally milder. Diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing. There is no cure. Treatments may include braces or wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Reddington
Ian Reddington (born 25 September 1957) is an English actor with many stage and television credits since the early 1980s. He became widely known for television roles such as the Chief Clown in the ''Doctor Who'' serial '' The Greatest Show in the Galaxy'', Richard Cole in ''EastEnders'' and Vernon Tomlin in ''Coronation Street''. Early life Ian Reddington was born in Walkley in Sheffield. He was educated at Frecheville Comprehensive. Reddington then went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, graduating with Acting (RADA Diploma) in 1978. Career Film Although mostly known for his work on stage and in television, Reddington made his film debut as Bassett in '' Highlander'' in 1986, duelling with Christopher Lambert. Television Reddington's earliest television appearances were in ''Sharon and Elsie'' (1984), Doug Lucie's ''Hard Feelings'' in ''Play for Today'' (1984), '' Three Up, Two Down'' (1986) and '' Casualty'' (1987). In 1989, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernon Tomlin
Vernon Tomlin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Ian Reddington. He appeared from December 2005 until September 2008, when the character was written out of the series. The character was the second husband of Liz McDonald, played by Beverley Callard. Storylines A band musician, Vernon began a relationship with Liz McDonald. However, she dumped him after he made a pass at new barmaid Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh). He then became the new potman and cellarman, although he is shamelessly work-shy and often looks for excuses not to work. He proposed to Liz in 2007, unaware that she was enjoying a fling with brewery delivery man Derek, until Derek confessed all on 15 July that same year. Vernon was prepared to leave Weatherfield, but returned after Liz made a Motown compilation tape which she gave to Lloyd Mullaney to play in his taxi en route to the airport. Vernon eventually relented and returned to Liz. The couple were due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Boardman
Lee Boardman (born 2 July 1972) is an English actor and narrator. He has appeared in the films ''Jack the Giant Slayer'' and '' Love's Kitchen'', and the television series ''Rome''. Career Boardman played Murray Priestman in '' Drop Dead Gorgeous'' as well as the drug dealer Jez Quigley in ''Coronation Street''. He appears as Timon the Jew in the television series ''Rome''. He also made an appearance in the fifth episode of the 2011 BBC crime-drama series ''Death in Paradise''. In 2013 he starred in the ITV1 comedy drama series '' Great Night Out'' as Hodge. In 2014 he played the recurring character of Amerigo Vespucci in '' Da Vinci's Demons''. In 2006, Lee starred in the film ''Fated''. He was also the narrator of popular Sky 1 police documentary ''Road Wars'' and its spin off ''Street Wars''. His BBC series ''Drop Dead Gorgeous'' won Best Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards 2008. Personal life Born in Stockport Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Quigley
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' in 1997, by order of first appearance. Janice Battersby Brad Armstrong Brad Armstrong is the son of Terry Duckworth ( Nigel Pivaro) and Tricia Armstrong ( Tracy Brabin). He is born on 14 February 1997 and named after Brad Pitt. Three months after his birth, his mother leaves with him. Natalie Barnes Chris Collins Chris Collins is a mechanic played by Matthew Marsden. Chris, a former soldier, makes his first appearance in March 1997 when he arrives at Webster's Autos looking for work, and when Chris demonstrates his abilities, Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) gives him a job. During his time on the Street and unbeknownst to his boss Kevin, Chris has a passionate affair with Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor). Sally takes revenge for Kevin's affair with Natalie Horrocks ( Denise Welch) by seducing Chris. He ends his relationship with Sally after she and Kevin get bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is a common law legal term for homicide considered by law as less culpable than murder. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is sometimes said to have first been made by the ancient Athenian lawmaker Draco in the 7th century BC. The definition of manslaughter differs among legal jurisdictions. Types Voluntary For voluntary manslaughter, the offender had intent to kill or seriously harm, but acted "in the moment" under circumstances that could cause a reasonable person to become emotionally or mentally disturbed. There are mitigating circumstances that reduce culpability, such as when the defendant kills only with an intent to cause serious bodily harm. Voluntary manslaughter in some jurisdictions is a lesser included offense of murder. The traditional mitigating factor was provocation; however, others have been added in various jurisdictions. The most common type of voluntary manslaughter occurs when a defendant is provoked to commit homicide. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Davies (Coronation Street)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' in 1999, by order of first appearance. Ian Bentley Ian Bentley, played by Jonathan Guy Lewis, first appeared on 29 January 1999. He is introduced as the fiancé of Sharon Gaskell ( Tracie Bennett). Ian begins an affair with the recently widowed Natalie Barnes ( Denise Welch). Sharon discovers the affair, but intends to marry Ian regardless, dismissing the affair as one last fling. However, during the service, Sharon calls Ian a liar and jilts him. Months later, after Sharon attempts suicide, she calls Ian and the pair decide to reconcile their relationship. When Sharon returns in 2021, she reveals to Rita Tanner ( Barbara Knox) that she and Ian have since divorced due to Ian's infidelity. Jessica Lundy The Reverend Jessica Lundy, portrayed by Olwen May, was a pastor who was best known for officiating at the wedding Hayley Patterson (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and Roy Cropper (D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Griffin
Angela Mellissa Griffin (born 19 July 1976) is an English actress, television presenter and director who has been active on British television since the early 1990s. She is best known for portraying the roles of Fiona Middleton in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (1992–1998, 2019), Kim Campbell in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2006–2007, 2009–2010, 2023–2024), and DS Lizzie Maddox in the final two series of ITV's detective drama series '' Lewis'' (2014–2015). Griffin was also an original cast member of '' Holby City'', playing nurse Jasmine Hopkins (1999–2001). Early life Griffin attended Beeston Primary School, Hugh Gaitskell Middle School and Intake High School in Leeds. She grew up on Cottingley Estate, near Beeston, Leeds. She was born to an English mother and Caribbean father from Saint Kitts and Nevis. Career Between December 1992 and September 1998, Griffin appeared in the popular long-running ITV soap opera ''Coron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
