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Darryl Morton
Darryl Shane Morton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by former ''Grange Hill'' actor Jonathan Dixon, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 18 March 2007. Creation Background Darryl is the less serious-minded of the Morton twins, Darryl can be just plain daft, lazy and is closest to his twin sister Mel. In the interview with Digital Spy, Jonathan went on to confirm this, speaking of his character he said: Darryl first appears on-screen 18 March 2007. He lives in the shed of the garden of Number 6. He gets into trouble with the law for several motoring offences, and is horrified when twin sister Mel (Emma Edmondson) says that she plans to join the police. Soon after his arrival he strikes up a close friendship with next door neighbour David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd) (coincidentally his real life childhood friend). Casting During the casting for the character of Darryl Morton different actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coronation Street
''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Originally broadcast twice weekly, the series began airing six times a week in 2017. The programme was conceived by scriptwriter Tony Warren. Warren's initial proposal was rejected by the station's founder Sidney Bernstein, but he was persuaded by producer Harry Elton to produce the programme for 13 pilot episodes, and the show has since become a significant part of English culture. ''Coronation Street'' is made by ITV Granada at MediaCityUK and shown in all ITV regions, as well as internationally. In 2010, upon its 50th anniversary, the series was recognised by Guinness World Records, as the world's longest-running television soap opera. Initially influenced by the conventions of kitchen sink realism, ''Coronation Street'' is noted for its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Edmondson
Emma Edmondson (born 15 March 1984 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester) is a British television actress, best known for playing Mel Morton in ''Coronation Street''. She joined the soap in March 2007. Prior to this she had a small role in the first series of BBC drama ''The Street''. In 2008, it was announced that the Morton family had been axed from Coronation Street as part of a revamp by the new producer and they would no longer feature as of August. Emma also appeared in the music video for Deadmau5's 2008/2009 hit single " I Remember". She appears in a club with red makeup around her eyes. The single peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ... in May 2009. References 1984 births Living people British actresses Actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany Platt
Bethany Platt is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. She was born on-screen during the episode broadcast on 4 June 2000. She was played by Mia Cookson in 2000 and by twins Amy and Emily Walton from 2000 until 30 December 2007, when the character departed. The character was reintroduced with Lucy Fallon taking over the role, and Bethany made her return on 20 March 2015. On 2 May 2019, Fallon announced that she had quit the show. She filmed her last on-screen appearance on 16 January 2020 and Bethany departed on 4 March 2020. Bethany is the daughter of Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) and her classmate Neil Fearns (Paul Holowaty), half-sister of Billy and Harry Platt, granddaughter of Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and Brian Tilsley (Christopher Quinten), and great-granddaughter of Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls). Bethany's storylines have included her taking ecstasy tablets when her uncle, David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd), hid them in her doll. Bethany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly seen in Tablet (pharmacy), tablet form (ecstasy) and crystal form (molly or mandy), is a potent empathogen–entactogen with stimulant properties primarily used for Recreational drug use, recreational purposes. The desired effects include altered Sense, sensations, increased energy, empathy, and pleasure. When taken by mouth, effects begin in 30 to 45 minutes and last 3 to 6 hours. MDMA was first developed in 1912 by Merck Group, Merck. It was used to enhance psychotherapy beginning in the 1970s and became popular as a street drug in the 1980s. MDMA is commonly associated with dance party, dance parties, raves, and electronic dance music. It may be Cutting agent, mixed with other substances such as ephedrine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine. In 2016, about 21 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 used ecstasy (0.3% of the world population). This was broadly similar to the percentage of people who use cocaine ... [...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. He had no formal drama training at school but became a leading figure in the Meatwhistle youth theatre project run by youth workers in the city. This gave him his first appearance as the Herald in Peter Weiss's ''Marat/Sade'' at the Sheffield Crucible in 1973 directed by Glen Walford. He also played percussion and sang backing vocals in proto-punk band Musical Vomit alongside Glenn Gregory, who later went on to become lead singer with Heaven 17. Reddington then went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London (1976–1979), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernon Tomlin
Vernon Tomlin is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed 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. Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marijuana
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes and in various traditional medicines for centuries. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive component of cannabis, which is one of the 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract. Cannabis has various mental and physical effects, which include euphoria, altered states of mind and sense of time, difficulty concentrating, impaired short-term memory, impaired body movement (balance and fine psychomotor control), relaxation, and an increase in appetite. Onset of effects is felt within minutes when smoked, but may take up to 90 minutes when eaten. The effects last for two to six hours, depending on the amount us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Barden
Jessica Amy Barden (born 21 July 1992) is an English actress. She began her career as a child actress. She is best known for her role as Alyssa in the Channel 4 comedy-drama ''The End of the F***ing World'' (2017–2019). She received a British Independent Film Award nomination for her performance in ''Scarborough'' (2018). Her other films include '' Hanna'' (2011), ''The Lobster'' (2015), ''The New Romantic'' (2018), and '' Pink Skies Ahead'' (2020). Early life Barden was born on 21 July 1992 in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. She comes from a working-class background. Her father is a prison officer, and her mother is an accountant; she has two brothers. When she was three, the family moved to Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Barden attended Wetherby High School. She discovered acting through school and her father's love of film. She began taking taking classes at a local drama club and working as a television extra. She left school at 15. Career Barden made her acting debut in 1999 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Seager
Samantha Seager (born 13 July 1974) is a British actress born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, who played the role of Jodie Morton in the soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Since leaving ''Coronation Street'', Seager worked in television and theatre. She appeared in an episode of ''Little Britain'' where she was a background character . Career She played Cathy Rigby in one episode of ''The Bill'' (series 12, episode 149). She was in a one-off episode of the BBCs '' Waterloo Road'' in 2010, as Joeley Vale. She has played the role of Bobby the Bus Cleaner on the programme on CBeebies, '' Me Too!''. She played Dawn in ''Invincible'' by Torben Betts in 2014, at Richmond's Orange Tree Theatre, which then transferred to the St James Theatre, London. Seager has two children, Johnny and Willow. Her partner is a barrister. In 2020 she narrated ''Eat Well For Less'', a food show on BBC One BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Litchfield
Rodney Litchfield (1939 – 5 September 2020) was an actor known for ''Early Doors'' (2003), ''Sunshine'' (2008) and ''Grow Your Own'' (2007). Career Litchfield's first television appearances were in the 1980s, the first of which was the episode ''First Leg'' of the British drama '' Travelling Man''. He also made brief appearances in ''Juliet Bravo'', ''A Touch of Frost'', ''Cracker'', ''Hetty Wainthropp Investigates'', ''Heartbeat'', and ''Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights''. Litchfield's best remembered television appearances were in Phil Mealey's and Craig Cash's dry-humoured sitcom ''Early Doors,'' which starred Litchfield as Tommy, a miserable pensioner who sits in the corner of the pub attempting to avoid social interaction with the rest of the pub's regulars, including avoiding accepting free drinks from anyone in case he is coerced into buying a 'round'. After starring in the sitcom's only two series, he was seen driving a van onto the cobbles of ''Coronation Street'' as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Starke (actor)
Michael Starke (born 13 November 1957) is a British actor and singer from Liverpool, England, best known for his role as Thomas 'Sinbad' Sweeney, which he played for sixteen years, in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (initially credited as Mickey Starke). After his departure from ''Brookside'', in October 2000, he appeared in a Christmas 2000 episode of the BBC drama ''Casualty''. In the episode, "A Turn of the Scrooge", broadcast on 16 December 2000, he played the part of Barry Dawson, a loner who is befriended by a widower neighbour (played by Kenneth Colley), following a rooftop accident with Christmas decorations. Starke later appeared in the ITV drama ''The Royal'' as Kenneth Hopkirk, as policeman Arthur in the film ''The 51st State'' and as himself on ''Lily Savage's Blankety Blank''. He is a patron of Zöe's Place Baby Hospice, a charity for sick babies and young children. He appeared in the pantomime Cinderella in Southport over Christmas 2005, alongside Stua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanda Opalinska
Wanda Opalinska is an English-Polish actress, known for playing the part of Polish immigrant and Underworld factory worker Wiki Dankowska in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Early life Opalinska went to drama school before studying English at the University of Birmingham from 1988 to 1991. She then qualified as an English teacher and taught in South London. She was a teacher of English and Drama at St Thomas More R.C. Secondary School, (Sloane Square, London), before leaving to further her teaching career at Whitgift School (South Croydon). There she was appointed first House Mistress (Ellis's) in the schools 400-year history. During her time at Whitgift her critique of George Orwell's Animal Farm was published by Longman as part of their acclaimed York Notes series. Career Opalinska joined ''Coronation Street'' as a seamstress at the ''Underworld'' factory. Opalinska's first on-screen appearance as Wiki was on 26 February 2007. Wiki worked for ''Underworld'' manager Carl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
