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Beth Sutherland (also Tinker) is a
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'', played by
Lisa George Lisa George (born 15 October 1970) is an English actress. She has played the role of Beth Tinker in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since 2011. In 2020, George competed in the twelfth series of ''Dancing on Ice'', finishing in fifth ...
. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 5 August 2011.


Storylines

Beth previously dated Steve McDonald (
Simon Gregson Simon Alan Gregory (born 2 October 1974), better known by his stage name, Simon Gregson, is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Steve McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since 1989. He has rece ...
) in 2000 and eleven years later Steve contacts Beth to arrange a date. Beth brings her son, Craig (Colson Smith), and Steve is surprised that she no longer looks like a model. Beth argues with Steve's ex-wife,
Becky McDonald Rebecca McDonald (also Granger) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Katherine Kelly. Becky was created by producer Tony Wood, and made her debut in the episode airing on 5 February 2006. Kelly wa ...
( Katherine Kelly). Beth later applies for a machinists job at Frank Foster's (
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) factory. She is hired, despite reservations from Frank's mother,
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). Beth reveals that she is still in love with Steve and she clashes with his fiancée
Tracy Barlow Tracy Lynette McDonald (also Barlow, Preston, Cropper and Langton) is a fictional character and a main antagonist from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. She was born on-screen during the episode broadcast on 24 January 1977. S ...
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Kate Ford Kate Ford (born 29 December 1976) is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of Tracy Barlow in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2002–2007, 2010–present). Ford was born in Salford, Greater Manchester. She attended Quee ...
). When Steve ends his relationship with Tracy, he invites Beth and Craig to move in with her. Beth and Tracy initially do not get on, but they team up to put buyers off the house when Steve decides to sell it. Beth and Craig later move into the flat above Barlow's Bookies and when Beth begins dating
Kirk Sutherland Kirk Sutherland is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 22 May 2000, played by an uncredited actor and originally referred to as Mark. ...
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), they move into the flat above the garage with him. Craig behaves differently and Beth suspects something is bothering him. She becomes concerned when he drinks vodka and truants from school. Beth is unaware that Craig believes he caused the fire at The Rovers with a cigarette. The real arsonist
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), who manipulates Craig into secrecy. Karl later threatens to murder Beth, causing Craig to tell the truth. Beth convinces Craig to make a police statement resulting in Karl's arrest. This leaves Beth questioning her status as a mother. To make amends, Beth tries to win the "Employee of the Month" award at ''Underworld'' to buy Craig extra Christmas presents. She gets Sinead Tinker (
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) to help her sew. When the boss,
Carla Connor Carla Barlow (also Connor and Gordon) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Alison King. She made her first appearance on screen during the episode airing on 1 December 2006 and introduced as ...
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), finds out she has cheated, she initially sacks Beth, but soon reinstates her. Kirk is upset with Beth's dishonesty but tolerates it. Beth gets is fired once more and she struggles to pay rent. Sinead lets Beth, Craig, and Kirk move into number 5 with herself and boyfriend
Chesney Brown Chesney Brown (also Battersby-Brown) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Sam Aston. He made his first on-screen appearance on 10 November 2003. The character is named after the singer, Ches ...
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), which Chesney owns half of. The other half of the house is owned by Chesney's sister
Fiz Stape Fiona 'Fiz' Dobbs (also Brown and Stape) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Jennie McAlpine, the character first appeared on screen on 20 April 2001. Initially appearing for five episod ...
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), who has recently moved out and Kirk buys her out of the place. Beth starts to believe that Kirk has gone off her and is not interested in her anymore. Beth starts questioning Kirk about if he is interested in her anymore, Kirk says he is and that he loves Beth. Kirk then plans to propose to Beth but he could never find the right time nor moment too. He plans to cook Beth a romantic meal but ends up not reading the recipe right and adds to many spices and herbs, therefore not succeeding in proposing to Beth. Beth and Kirk later go and get a take away from the kebab shop, Kirk hides the ring in the kebab. Beth later starts saying she needs to lose weight and throws the kebab in the bin, not knowing the ring was inside it. Kirk then goes mad and starts to shout saying that he was going to propose and the ring was in the kebab, he and Beth then start rummaging through the bin and later find it. Kirk then proposes in front of several of the street residents. Tracy starts to brag about her "dream wedding" so Beth then decides that she wants to upstage her. Kirk and Beth then start to work extra shifts at the factory, they begin to become tired and strained, but continue to work long hours to fuel their own "dream wedding". Sinead then persuades Beth and Kirk that they can have just as perfect a wedding, but cheaper, they later agree. After Tracy's wedding to
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) ends in disaster, Beth begins to try to cheer her up and keep her company, Beth and Tracy later begin to open wedding presents from guests and reminisce on Rob and the wedding that did not happen. When Fiz and Chesney's mother,
Cilla Battersby-Brown Cilla Petunia Aurelia Brown (formerly Battersby-Brown) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Wendi Peters. She made her first appearance on 20 October 2003. After three years in the role, Pe ...
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), later returns to the street, she clashes with Beth. Beth and Kirk arrange to marry in January 2015. Beth's mother Nancy (
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), her sister and Sinead's mother Arlene (Alison Burrows) and her grandmother Agnes (
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) all arrive for the 80's themed wedding, however Kirk is devastated when he hears the family disrespecting him behind his back. He contemplates not turning up to the wedding, believing that Beth deserves better, however, he is persuaded by Chesney, and he and Beth get married. Beth then supports Sinead through her recovery from temporary paralysis. Beth goes on a camping trip with family and friends, she has an allergic reaction from an insect bite. Beth is horrified to learn that Craig has been keeping in touch with his father Darryl Perkins (
Paul Loughran Paul Anthony Martin Loughran (born 7 July 1969 in Belfast) is a Northern Irish actor. He was educated at Methodist College Belfast. He is best known for portraying Butch Dingle in ITV Soap Opera ''Emmerdale'' in which his character died in a bu ...
) who is in prison and Darryl reveals to Craig that Beth is still married to him; making her a bigamist. Beth is then later arrested at work and later accuses Kirk of reporting her to the police. However, Craig confesses that it was him and he insults Beth, calling her a liar and a hypocrite.


Casting

The character and George's casting was announced on 4 August 2011. The actress told a writer for the ''
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'' that the role of Beth came up while she was touring nursing homes in Glasgow with her musical act. George said "I was delighted they asked me to audition for the role as I saw a lot of friendly faces again, who I have worked with before." George appeared in ''Coronation Street'' three times before her latest stint as Beth. Beth initially appears as Steve McDonald's (
Simon Gregson Simon Alan Gregory (born 2 October 1974), better known by his stage name, Simon Gregson, is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Steve McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since 1989. He has rece ...
) "nightmare date" for two episodes. On 10 October 2011,
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announced Beth would be returning to ''Coronation Street''. They added Beth would be joining Underworld as a machinist and getting involved in some of the dramas at the factory. In January 2012, Beth and her colleague,
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Sue Cleaver Susan Owen ( Cleaver; born 2 September 1963) is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', which she has played since 2000. Early and personal life Cleaver was ...
), spot Frank Foster (
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) kissing
Sally Webster Sally Metcalfe (also Seddon and Webster) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Sally Dynevor. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 27 January 1986, when Kev ...
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Sally Dynevor Sally Jane Dynevor (née Whittaker; born 30 May 1963) is a British actress, she is best known for her role as Sally Metcalfe Sally Metcalfe (also Seddon and Webster) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation St ...
) at the factory. Of this, Daniel Kilkelly of
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said "With gobby Beth knowing the truth, it doesn't take long before Sally and Frank's romance is the talk of the street..." Beth first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast 5 August 2011. In February 2014, George confirmed her commitment to continue appearing in the show as she enjoyed being part of the show's creativity.


Development

Speaking about her character, George described her as "coming across as gobby and harsh." Beth often gets into arguments with her work friends, in particular
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Sally Dynevor Sally Jane Dynevor (née Whittaker; born 30 May 1963) is a British actress, she is best known for her role as Sally Metcalfe Sally Metcalfe (also Seddon and Webster) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation St ...
) and
Eva Price Eva Price is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Catherine Tyldesley, her character and casting was announced in May 2011 and she made her first appearance on screen on 17 June 2011. Eva was intr ...
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Catherine Tyldesley Catherine Tyldesley (born 17 September 1983) is an English actress, comedian and model known for her roles as Iris Moss in the BBC drama ''Lilies'', Eva Price on the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2011 to 2018 and Karen Norris in BBC ...
). George commented on her character's similarities with
Cilla Battersby-Brown Cilla Petunia Aurelia Brown (formerly Battersby-Brown) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Wendi Peters. She made her first appearance on 20 October 2003. After three years in the role, Pe ...
, who was played by
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, saying "I don't want Beth to be like Cilla at all, I admit that I do look a bit like her, and I have been compared to her in the past when I've done other things like panto. But I don't think that Beth is as callous as Cilla was. Cilla didn't care for her kids, but Beth is really soft." George hoped viewers would see that Beth is very different from Cilla. Beth often says things that are controversial, often due to her habit of not thinking things through before she says them. George noted that Beth was funny and that viewers liked this aspect of her character. She added "I think people like that she's so loud and she says things that aren't very PC!" In 2013, it was announced that Beth would start a romance with
Kirk Sutherland Kirk Sutherland is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 22 May 2000, played by an uncredited actor and originally referred to as Mark. ...
(
Andrew Whyment Andrew "Andy" Whyment (born 2 April 1981) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Darren Sinclair-Jones in the BBC sitcom ''The Royle Family'' and Kirk Sutherland on ''Coronation Street''. Career Whyment trained at the Laine Johns ...
). Their relationship begins when Kirk rescues Beth from a date who becomes aggressive with her. Talking about the romance, George said "Usually the viewers only see Beth as the really gobby person in the factory. But there are some really nice, tender little moments in this storyline, and Beth is quite open and honest with Kirk. I think it's really nice that the audience will get to see that."


Reception

For her portrayal of Beth, George received a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2012 ''Inside Soap'' Awards. She was also nominated in the same category at the 2012 ''TV Choice'' Awards. Beth and Kirk's wedding was described as "possibly the tackiest event in soap all year" in the '' Inside Soap Yearbook 2016''.


References


External links


Character profile
at
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