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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.
Origi ...
'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in 2012, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by series producer,
Phil Collinson
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.
Milton Fanshaw
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(
Robert Vaughn
Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor noted for his stage, film and television work. His television roles include the spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''; the ...
), a new love interest for
Sylvia Goodwin (
Stephanie Cole
Patricia Stephanie Cole (born 5 October 1941) is an English stage, television, radio and film actress, known for high-profile roles in shows such as '' Tenko'' (1981–1985), ''Open All Hours'' (1982–1985), ''A Bit of a Do'' (1989), '' Waiti ...
), arrived in January.
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 ...
's (
Alison King
Alison Rosamund King (born 3 March 1973) is an English actress and model. She is known for her roles as Lynda Block in the Sky One drama series ''Dream Team'' (1998–2003, 2005–2007), and Carla Connor in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Cor ...
) younger brother,
Rob Donovan
Rob Donovan is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', portrayed by Marc Baylis He was introduced as the brother of Carla Connor (Alison King). He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadc ...
(
Marc Baylis
Marc Baylis (born 3 April 1978) is a British stage, television and film actor. He trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where he was awarded the Stage Scholarship. He is best known for his role as Rob Donovan in '' Coronation Street'' f ...
), made his first appearance in July.
Stella Price
Stella Price is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Michelle Collins. Collins' casting was announced in April 2011 and she began filming her scenes in May. The actress commuted from north L ...
's (
Michelle Collins
Michelle Danielle Collins (born 28 May 1962) is an English actress and TV presenter, best known for her roles in the British soap operas ''EastEnders'' and ''Coronation Street''.
Collins played Cindy Beale in the BBC soap ''EastEnders'' from ...
) mother
Gloria Price
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(
Sue Johnston
Susan Johnston OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000, ...
),
Tyrone Dobbs
Tyrone Dobbs is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Alan Halsall, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 30 November 1998 and is still a cast member over 20 year ...
(
Alan Halsall
Alan David Halsall (born 11 August 1982) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Tyrone Dobbs in ''Coronation Street'', a role he has played since 1998.
Early life
Halsall was brought up in Walkden, Salford and attended Walk ...
) and
Kirsty Soames
Kirsty Soames is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Natalie Gumede. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 September 2011.
On 21 February 2013, Gumede anno ...
' (
Natalie Gumede
Natalie Gumede (born 20 March 1984) is an English actress. She is known for playing Kirsty Soames in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', from 2011 to 2013. She previously played China in BBC Three comedy show ''Ideal''. She has also appe ...
) baby daughter
Ruby Dobbs,
Lloyd Mullaney
Lloyd Mullaney is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Craig Charles. He made his first on screen appearance on 20 June 2005. The character departed on 23 July 2006, while Charles was suspended f ...
's (
Craig Charles
Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is an English actor, comedian, television and radio presenter. He is best known for his roles as Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom ''Red Dwarf'' and Lloyd Mullaney in the soap opera ''Coronation ...
) ex-girlfriend
Mandy Kamara
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(
Pamela Nomvete
Pamela Nomvete (born 1963) is an Ethiopian-born South African/British actress.
Life
Pamela Nomvete was born in Ethiopia to South African parents. She spent her childhood in many different countries, and attended boarding school in the United Kin ...
) and their daughter,
Jenna
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(Krissi Bohn) made their debuts in September. A face from
Lewis Archer
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's (
Nigel Havers
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) past,
Penny Thornley
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(
Susan Hanson
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), arrived in October and
Carole Evans
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(
Debbie Arnold
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), an enemy of Stella, made her debut in November.
Milton Fanshaw
Milton Fanshaw, played by
Robert Vaughn
Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor noted for his stage, film and television work. His television roles include the spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''; the ...
,
made his first on-screen appearance on 27 January 2012.
Milton was introduced as a new love interest for
Sylvia Goodwin (
Stephanie Cole
Patricia Stephanie Cole (born 5 October 1941) is an English stage, television, radio and film actress, known for high-profile roles in shows such as '' Tenko'' (1981–1985), ''Open All Hours'' (1982–1985), ''A Bit of a Do'' (1989), '' Waiti ...
).
The character and casting were announced on 2 November 2011.
Vaughn had a three-week guest stint with the show. Of Vaughn's casting, ''Coronation Street'' producer
Phil Collinson
Philip Collinson (born 26 August 1970) is a British television producer. He was initially an actor, before switching to working behind the cameras in the industry as a script editor and writer on programmes such as ''Springhill'' and ''Emmerda ...
commented: "I am delighted to be welcoming ''
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
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'' to ''Coronation Street''. Robert was a huge part of my childhood and a magnificent actor. I am looking forward to seeing the impact this exotic character has on the ladies of Weatherfield."
The actor began filming his first scenes on 7 December 2011.
Steve White from the ''
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'' reported that Vaughn would be using the former dressing room of
Betty Driver
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(who played
Betty Williams
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).
The dressing room had been locked after Driver's death in October 2011.
Milton is a wealthy American who meets Sylvia whilst she is away on a cruise holiday.
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said Milton "puts the cat firmly amongst the pigeons."
Will Thorp
Will Thorp (born 21 June 1977) is an English actor.
Early life
Thorp attended St Augustine's Catholic College in Trowbridge. He studied at Bath College and joined Musical Youth Theatre Company. Thorp was also a member of the National Youth T ...
(who played
Chris Gray) called Vaughn's casting "incredible", while a ''Coronation Street'' insider said Vaughn's casting had given the show's cast a "massive boost."
Sylvia met Milton on a cruise holiday that she won, and was given a banjo by him as a gift which she showed off to her friends and family. She kept in contact with him, but her son Roy didn't like her running up his phone bill. Sylvia was upset that she hadn't heard from Milton for a couple of days. As Sylvia plays "Ain't She Sweet" on her eukebanjo at a music competition in the Rovers, she's overjoyed when Milton suddenlg appears beside her and sings along to her tune. Sylvia proudly introduces Milton to the assembled crowd. Milton tells Sylvia that he intends to stick around in Weatherfield for a while. Sylvia hides her concern.
Milton insists on visiting Roy's "restaurant". Sylvia panics and lies, telling him that Roy owns the Bistro. Milton's impressed by it but soon it becomes clear that Roy is not the owner. Sylvia admits that she lied to impress him and Milton is sympathetic. Sylvia shows Milton the café. Milton enthuses to Roy about how much he loves his "retro diner". Milton excitedly tells Roy and Hayley how they should turn Roy's Rolls into a railway-themed restaurant called "Beef Encounter" and open a chain of them across the globe. Roy's underwhelmed whilst Sylvia thinks that Milton's a genius. Milton mistakenly thinks the reason that Roy isn't keen on his wonderful business idea is due to a lack of funds and tells Sylvia that it's easily solved. Milton tells Roy that they will be partners in "Beef Encounter" as he plans to buy the premises next-door and remove the dividing wall. Roy makes it plain to Milton that they will never be business partners and Sylvia is shocked by her son's outburst.
Sylvia tells Roy that she is ashamed of him for throwing Milton's offer back in his face. Hayley stands by Roy's decision not to accept Milton's offer. Milton asks Sylvia to move back to America with him. Sylvia tells Roy how Milton's invited her to live in the United States with him, hoping that Roy will beg her to stay. Roy remains stiff upper-lipped and Sylvia's upset. Milton and Sylvia prepare to leave for the airport. Roy still can't admit that he doesn't want his mother to leave. Hayley's exasperated with him. Milton and Sylvia leave for
Palm Springs
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. Still concealing his feelings, Roy sadly waves them off. Hayley's concerned for him. Roy admits to Hayley the reason he couldn't bring himself to ask Sylvia to stay was for fear of her rejecting him again. As Hayley comforts him, there's a knock at the door. Sylvia bustles in explaining how Milton returned to America alone as she realised at the check-in queue she couldn't possibly live with a bunch of loud Americans. Roy and Sylvia share a smile, each pleased to see the other.
A few weeks later, at his home in Palm Springs, Milton had a fall at his poolside where he was discovered by his maid. Sylvia flew over to
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to look after him whilst he recovered.
Alison Soames
Alison Soames, played by Dawn Hope, made her first screen appearance on 24 May 2012.
The previous month,
Natalie Gumede
Natalie Gumede (born 20 March 1984) is an English actress. She is known for playing Kirsty Soames in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', from 2011 to 2013. She previously played China in BBC Three comedy show ''Ideal''. She has also appe ...
revealed that
Kirsty Soames
Kirsty Soames is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Natalie Gumede. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 September 2011.
On 21 February 2013, Gumede anno ...
' parents would be introduced to ''Coronation Street''. The actress commented that seeing Kirsty's parents would give viewers "more of a clue as to what made her the way she is." Hope's casting was announced on 18 May.
Daniel Kilkelly from
Digital Spy
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reported that Alison and her husband
Edwin
The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.
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* Edwin of Northumbria (die ...
(
David Lonsdale) are invited to their daughter's birthday party, where they discover she is engaged and pregnant. Kilkelly added "Both Kirsty and Alison appear fearful of Ed, which is explored further when Kirsty later opens up to Tyrone about her troubled past…"
In August 2012, producer
Phil Collinson
Philip Collinson (born 26 August 1970) is a British television producer. He was initially an actor, before switching to working behind the cameras in the industry as a script editor and writer on programmes such as ''Springhill'' and ''Emmerda ...
revealed that Alison and Edwin would be making another appearance the following month.
In January 2013, Kilkelly reported that Alison would be returning, in the wake of Kirsty's accusations that Tyrone was abusing her.
Edwin and Alison arrive at their daughter's surprise birthday party, invited by her fiancé,
Tyrone Dobbs
Tyrone Dobbs is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Alan Halsall, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 30 November 1998 and is still a cast member over 20 year ...
(
Alan Halsall
Alan David Halsall (born 11 August 1982) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Tyrone Dobbs in ''Coronation Street'', a role he has played since 1998.
Early life
Halsall was brought up in Walkden, Salford and attended Walk ...
). The couple are shocked when they learn that Kirsty is engaged and pregnant. They leave after Edwin learns that Kirsty has been dismissed from the police force. Kirsty reveals to Tyrone that she and Alison have suffered from Edwin's domestic abuse for years and Kirsty resents her mother for sticking by him.
Alison returns a few months later. She reveals to Kirsty that she has left Edwin, after they argued about her visiting Kirsty and
Ruby
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. Kirsty and Tyrone invite Alison to live with them, in return for help in caring for Ruby. However, a few days later, Edwin arrives and kidnaps Ruby, as a mean of blackmailing Alison to come back to him. Kirsty pleads with her mother not to go, but Alison goes with Edwin.
Alison returns on 4 March 2013, when
Tina McIntyre
Tina McIntyre is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode that was shown 7 January 2008. The character was central to man ...
(
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan (born 3 June 1987) is an English actress, known for her roles as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and Sergeant Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series ''Our Girl''. Keegan also starred as Tracy S ...
) and
Fiz Stape (
Jennie McAlpine
Jennie Elizabeth McAlpine (born 12 February 1984) is an English television actress, comedian and businesswoman. She is known for her role as Fiz Brown in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. She also took part in the seventeenth series of ...
) went to look for her. They tell her everything about Kirsty's domestic violence against Tyrone. Alison refuses to believe it and storms out. However, she visits Kirsty and initially plays along with the lie. However, after a few hours, she demands Kirsty tell her the truth and then persuades Kirsty to tell the truth in court, saying that she'll be free of the nightmare she is living and she'll be proud of her regardless. Kirsty agrees but when she sees Alison leaving Tina's flat, she changes her mind and tells Alison that Fiz is Tyrone's girlfriend. Tina and Fiz beg Alison to tell the police for Tyrone and Ruby's sake, but she refuses, saying that she will not choose them over her daughter. Alison returns while Kirsty is giving evidence against Tyrone. She tells her she is ashamed of her. Alison meets Kirsty at the café and offers to help her in the house, on condition that she tells the truth. Kirsty angrily refuses and tells Alison she is not welcome any more.
Following Kirsty's death of an aneurysm in 2021, Tyrone tells Fiz that Alison has also died.
Rob Donovan
Robert Darren "Rob" Donovan, played by
Marc Baylis
Marc Baylis (born 3 April 1978) is a British stage, television and film actor. He trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where he was awarded the Stage Scholarship. He is best known for his role as Rob Donovan in '' Coronation Street'' f ...
, made his first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 9 July 2012.
Rob is the estranged brother of
Carla Connor
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(
Alison King
Alison Rosamund King (born 3 March 1973) is an English actress and model. She is known for her roles as Lynda Block in the Sky One drama series ''Dream Team'' (1998–2003, 2005–2007), and Carla Connor in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Cor ...
).
Rob was originally named "Darren" and had previously been mentioned in the series and by cast and crew members during interviews.
He had no role in Carla's life until he showed up in Weatherfield; as he had been serving an eight-year sentence in Strangeways prison for armed robbery.
Gloria Price
Gloria Price, played by
Sue Johnston
Susan Johnston OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000, ...
, made her first screen appearance on 5 September 2012. Daniel Kilkelly of
Digital Spy
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reported in early March 2012 that ''Coronation Street'' producers were looking to cast
Stella Price
Stella Price is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Michelle Collins. Collins' casting was announced in April 2011 and she began filming her scenes in May. The actress commuted from north L ...
's (
Michelle Collins
Michelle Danielle Collins (born 28 May 1962) is an English actress and TV presenter, best known for her roles in the British soap operas ''EastEnders'' and ''Coronation Street''.
Collins played Cindy Beale in the BBC soap ''EastEnders'' from ...
) mother. Kilkelly said Johnston was thought to be at the top of the producers' wish list. The character and Johnston's casting was announced on 2 April 2012 by series producer
Phil Collinson
Philip Collinson (born 26 August 1970) is a British television producer. He was initially an actor, before switching to working behind the cameras in the industry as a script editor and writer on programmes such as ''Springhill'' and ''Emmerda ...
.
Collinson said he was "delighted" to welcome Johnston to the cast of ''Coronation Street''.
He added "She has been at the heart of the very best comedy and drama the UK has produced over last 30 years and will step into the heart of ''Coronation Street'' as her character, Gloria, takes up running The Rovers with daughter Stella."
Johnston began filming her first scenes on 26 April 2012. However, two weeks later Johnston fell ill and scripts had to be rewritten. Johnston resumed filming in July and the date of her on screen introduction was changed to September.
Gloria arrived in Coronation Street from Spain, where she had been running a bar. She initially told her daughter she would be staying for a short time, but this eventually turns into a few months and Stella "becomes suspicious about what her mum has really been up to abroad and why she isn't returning."
A writer for
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said sparks would fly between Gloria and Stella. Gloria will also have her eye on
Dennis Tanner
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(
Philip Lowrie
Colin Philip Lowrie (born 20 June 1936) is an English former stage and television actor, best known for playing Dennis Tanner in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', from the programme's inception in 1960–1968, and again from ...
) and
Lewis Archer
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(
Nigel Havers
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).
The writer added "Larger than life, ballsy and outspoken Gloria will be in the great tradition of strong Weatherfield women who don't take no for an answer and live life to the full."
Collinson thought Gloria was a "very vivid, brilliant character" and called her feisty and domineering.
On 20 June 2013, it was announced that Johnston was to leave ''Coronation Street'' to pursue other roles and left in February 2014.
Producers left the door open for a potential return for Gloria in the future.
She departed on 21 February 2014.
Storylines
Gloria arrives in Weatherfield to visit her daughter,
Stella Price
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(
Michelle Collins
Michelle Danielle Collins (born 28 May 1962) is an English actress and TV presenter, best known for her roles in the British soap operas ''EastEnders'' and ''Coronation Street''.
Collins played Cindy Beale in the BBC soap ''EastEnders'' from ...
), and her granddaughters,
Leanne Battersby
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(
Jane Danson
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) and
Eva Price
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(
Catherine Tyldesley
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). When she learns that Stella has broken up with
Karl Munro
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(
John Michie
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), she tries to get them back together but this fails. Gloria soon takes over the running of Stella's pub The Rovers Return and enters a "Pub of the Year" contest run by a local magazine. Gloria soon comes into conflict with
Norris Cole
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(
Malcolm Hebden
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) and
Mary Taylor (
Patti Clare
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) and later discovers that they have left negative remarks about her on their comment cards. Gloria is quick to help when
Kirsty Soames
Kirsty Soames is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Natalie Gumede. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 September 2011.
On 21 February 2013, Gumede anno ...
(
Natalie Gumede
Natalie Gumede (born 20 March 1984) is an English actress. She is known for playing Kirsty Soames in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', from 2011 to 2013. She previously played China in BBC Three comedy show ''Ideal''. She has also appe ...
) goes into labour in the pub. She later flirts with
Dennis Tanner
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(
Philip Lowrie
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), much to his wife
Rita
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's (
Barbara Knox
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) annoyance. Gloria later helps
Gail McIntyre
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(
Helen Worth
Helen Worth (born Cathryn Helen Wigglesworth; 7 January 1951) is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Gail Platt in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', a role that she has played since 1974. In 2014, she rec ...
) out with a plan to test
Lewis Archer
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's (
Nigel Havers
Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama ...
) loyalty to
Audrey Roberts
Audrey Roberts (also Potter) is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Sue Nicholls. Audrey made her first appearance on 16 April 1979 and appeared on a recurring basis for three years until April 1982. ...
(
Sue Nicholls
Susan Frances Harmar Nicholls (born 23 November 1943) is an English actress, known for her roles on British television in ''Crossroads'' (1964–1968), ''The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'' (1976–1979) and, ''Rentaghost'' (1981–1984), a ...
). Gloria tells Lewis that she is terminally ill with cancer and he keeps it a secret while supporting her. Audrey finds out about the plan, but decides to not to tell Lewis about it. Gloria asks Lewis to run away with her but he refuses. When he tells Stella about Gloria's illness, she reveals that she is fine and it was all part of her and Gail's plan. Lewis gets his revenge on Gloria by helping to reveal that she has cheated in the "Pub of the Year" competition. Stella then throws her out and she leaves Weatherfield.
Gloria returns to Weatherfield with her new fiancé
Eric Babbage
''Coronation Street'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on Friday 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 2013, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by series producer, Phil Col ...
(
Timothy West
Timothy Lancaster West, CBE (born 20 October 1934) is an English actor and presenter. He has appeared frequently on both stage and television, including stints in both ''Coronation Street'' (as Eric Babbage) and ''EastEnders'' (as Stan Carter) ...
) in February 2013. Eric hears Stella cast Gloria as a "gold digger", making him have second thoughts about their wedding. He tells Gloria's youngest granddaughter Eva that he is calling off his engagement with Gloria and would much prefer it if Eva came with him on an upcoming cruise. Stella tells Gloria what Eric has been up to, but shortly afterwards, Eric dies, leaving Gloria and Eva devastated. Gloria sells her engagement ring and Eva sells the necklace that he gave her, so that they could both give Eric a good send off. Gloria is shocked to learn that Stella is dating
Jason Grimshaw
Jason Grimshaw is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Ryan Thomas, the character first appeared on screen on 25 December 2000. It was announced in October 2015 that Thomas had quit the role ...
(
Ryan Thomas
Ryan may refer to:
People and fictional characters
*Ryan (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name)
*Ryan (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
Places Australia
* Division of Ryan, an elector ...
) and she remains friends with Karl but feuds with his current girlfriend
Sunita Alahan
Sunita Alahan (also Parekh) was a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Shobna Gulati. She made her first screen appearance on 23 March 2001 and remained in the show until 2006, when the character w ...
(
Shobna Gulati
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Shobna Gulati official website is an English ...
). When Stella tells her that Karl made a pass at her and tried to kidnap her, Gloria is horrified. She tells Jason,
Lloyd Mullaney
Lloyd Mullaney is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Craig Charles. He made his first on screen appearance on 20 June 2005. The character departed on 23 July 2006, while Charles was suspended f ...
(
Craig Charles
Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is an English actor, comedian, television and radio presenter. He is best known for his roles as Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom ''Red Dwarf'' and Lloyd Mullaney in the soap opera ''Coronation ...
) and
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 front of Karl, leading to Karl and Jason coming to blows in the pub. Stella accuses Gloria of being too nosey. Gloria is horrified when the pub is set on fire and Stella is trapped inside. Karl tries to save Stella but they both become trapped and
Paul Kershaw
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' in 2010, by order of first appearance.
Trevor Dean
Enid Crump
Enid Crump, played by June Broughton, arrives on the Street to confront Be ...
(
Tony Hirst
Anthony Hirst (born 21 January 1967) is an English actor, theatre director and narrator best known for playing Mike Barnes on the soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and in ''Coronation Street'' as Paul Kershaw, the love interest of Eileen Grimshaw. Hi ...
) rescues them. At the hospital, Gloria tells Stella that she is the only good thing that she has done in her life. Jason comes under suspicion when people start questioning how the fire started, as he had been working on the pub's electrics. Jason tries to point the finger at Karl, which angers Gloria. The police inform Stella, Gloria and Karl that the fire was no accident and that the person who started it used a spare set of keys to gain access to the pub. They start to suspect Sunita, who was also trapped in the pub and in a critical condition. Sunita dies and Stella gets angry with Gloria when she insults Sunita. Gloria, Stella, Eva and Karl move into 13 Coronation Street after Stella and Karl reunite.
Gloria learns that Stella is in a large amount of debt and watches in horror as building yard owner,
Owen Armstrong
Owen Armstrong is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Ian Puleston-Davies. He made his first on-screen appearance on 9 June 2010 and left the show on 15 April 2015.
During his time on the sh ...
(
Ian Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies (born 6 September 1958) is a Welsh actor and writer. He is best known for his role as builder Owen Armstrong in the ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2010 to 2015.
In November 2014, ITV announced ...
) smashes up the repairs of The Rovers that he has already done. Stella and Karl announce their engagement and Gloria buys them champagne at the Bistro, which angers Owen and his partner,
Anna Windass
Anna Windass is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Debbie Rush. The character was introduced in the episode first broadcast on 14 November 2008. Rush announced her decision to leave the series in J ...
(
Debbie Rush
Debbie Rush (born 29 March 1966) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Anna Windass in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2008 to 2018.
Career Early career
After training at the Manchester School of Acting when sh ...
), who think Stella has money. Stella repeatedly tries to tell Owen that Gloria paid for the champagne. Gloria later explains to Stella, Eva and Karl that Eric left her £80,000 in his will and that she would not give it to Stella because she wanted it for herself. However, Gloria visits Owen and gives him the money to continue the repairs on the pub. Gloria becomes co-owner and landlady of the pub with Stella. When
Izzy Armstrong
Izzy Armstrong is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', portrayed by Cherylee Houston. The character first appears on-screen on 16 April 2010; she is introduced as a new love interest for Kirk Sutherland ...
(
Cherylee Houston
Cherylee Martina Houston (born 20 August 1974) is a British actress. She grew up in Morecambe, Lancashire, in the United Kingdom. She is currently playing Izzy Armstrong in '' Coronation Street'', a role she has portrayed since April 2010. Sh ...
) reveals to Gloria that she cannot have a welcome home party for her baby son
Jake
Jake may refer to:
Name
* Jake (given name), including a list of persons and fictional characters with the name
* Katrin Jäke (born c. 1975), German swimmer
* Jake (gamer), American ''Overwatch'' player and coach
Animals
* Jake (rescue dog), a ...
at the Bistro, Gloria suggests that she have the party at The Rovers, which upsets fellow barmaid
Tina McIntyre
Tina McIntyre is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode that was shown 7 January 2008. The character was central to man ...
(
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan (born 3 June 1987) is an English actress, known for her roles as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and Sergeant Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series ''Our Girl''. Keegan also starred as Tracy S ...
), as she was baby Jake's surrogate mother. The party goes ahead, and Gloria is not happy when she hears that Tina threw a glass of wine in
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 (
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 ...
) face. She forces
Sean Tully
Sean Tully is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Antony Cotton. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 13 July 2003. Following that appearance, the character returned full-ti ...
(
Antony Cotton
Antony Cotton (born Antony Dunn; 5 August 1975) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Sean Tully in ''Coronation Street'', as well as portraying Alexander Perry in the original '' Queer as Folk'' series. In 2007, Cotton hosted ...
) to work on his night off, while she visits Leanne's husband
Nick Tilsley
Nick Tilsley (also Platt) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. He was born off screen during an episode broadcast on 31 December 1980, but made his first appearance on 5 January 1981. He was played by ...
(
Ben Price
Ben Price (born 30 June 1972) is a British actor, director and writer. He has played the role of Nick Tilsley in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and has made four films as a writer/director, the first of which, ''I'm Sorry To Tell You' ...
) in hospital, following his car accident. Gloria is present when young
Craig Tinker __NOTOC__
Craig may refer to:
Geology
*Craig (landform), a rocky hill or mountain often having large casims or sharp intentations.
People (and fictional characters)
* Craig (surname)
* Craig (given name)
Places
Scotland
* Craig, Angus, aka Barony ...
(Colson Smith) is attacked by two bullies, and they shout at Gloria, Karl and Craig's mother
Beth (
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 ...
). Gloria and Beth then attend Stella's hen party and Gloria helps her prepare for her wedding to Karl. Gloria is delighted when Stella and Karl get hitched, but there's horror when Sunita's former husband
Dev Alahan
Dev Alahan is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Jimmi Harkishin, the character's first appearance was broadcast on 10 November 1999. He is the ex-husband of Sunita (Shobna Gulati) and fat ...
(
Jimmi Harkishin
James "Jimmi" Harkishin (born Rajan Harkishindas; 19 March 1965) is an English actor best known for his role as shopkeeper Dev Alahan in ''Coronation Street'', which he has played continuously since 10 November 1999. He also played Ranjit in th ...
) and Jason discover that Karl was the person who burnt down The Rovers, killed Sunita and has been terrorizing Craig. Dev confronts Karl, leading to a fight and Karl knocking Dev unconscious. When Stella arrives to see what her new husband is getting up to, he holds both Dev and Stella hostage. Gloria, Eva, Leanne and the rest of the wedding guests rush to The Rovers. Stella later escapes and Karl is arrested.
Gloria is shocked to learn that Eva and Jason have begun a relationship. She scolds them, but Stella insists that she is fine with it. Stella then tells Gloria and Eva that she wants to sell her share of The Rovers, which upsets Gloria, as she put her life savings into the pub. However, Gloria also decides to sell her share of the pub and her and Stella both work at the Bistro. Gloria and Stella are present when
Liz McDonald
Elizabeth 'Liz' McDonald (also Greenwood and Tomlin) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. She is portrayed by Beverley Callard. She made her first appearance on 27 October 1989. Callard opted to leave ...
(
Beverley Callard
Beverley Jane McEwan (''née'' Moxon; previously Atkinson, Sowden and Callard; born 28 March 1957) is an English actress, known for her role as Liz McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and Flo Henshaw in '' Two P ...
) returns and splits up a catfight between
Kylie Platt
Kylie Platt (also Turner) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Paula Lane. She was introduced as Becky McDonald's ( Katherine Kelly) half-sister, making her on-screen debut on 26 August 201 ...
(
Paula Lane
Paula Lane (born 17 April 1986) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Kylie Platt in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2010 to 2016.
Early life
Lane is originally from Hebden Bridge near Halifax. Lane attende ...
) and Tina. Gloria and the rest of the Price family then support Leanne when she discovers that Nick and Kylie had a one-night stand on Christmas Day 2012. Gloria is later seen on a girls' night out with Stella and Tina and is later accompanied by Leanne. Leanne is clearly upset as Nick has frightened some children at
Faye Windass
Faye Windass (also Butler) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', portrayed by Ellie Leach. She was introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) in ...
' (
Ellie Leach
Ellie Louise Leach (born 15 March 2001) is an English actress who portrays the role of Faye Windass on the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street.''
Early and personal life
Leach was born in Bury, Greater Manchester and she has a younger sister, D ...
) Halloween party. Gloria orders Leanne to snap out of her selfish behaviour as she clearly loves Nick to pieces and she did cheat on him first. Leanne and Nick later reconcile. On Christmas Day 2013, Gloria and the rest of the Prices are horrified when Nick slaps Leanne across the face over a Christmas cracker joke. Gloria is adamant on calling the police much to Gail's frustration. Gloria doesn't call the police, but is later concerned for Leanne's marriage to Nick.
In early 2014, Gloria helps Dennis when he contacts his old friend,
Ritchie de Vries (
Robin Askwith
Robin Mark Askwith (born 12 October 1950) is an English actor and singer who has appeared in a number of film, television and stage productions.
Making his film debut as Keating in the film '' if....'' (1968), a role he would reprise in ''Brita ...
) and they begin a musical venture. Dennis' wife Rita isn't very happy with the friendship he has formed with Gloria, especially when it turns flirtatious. Eventually, their relationship gets too much for Rita and when she argues with Dennis, he calls her "old", claiming that Gloria is 10 years younger than her. This leads to Rita throwing Dennis out of their flat. Dennis subsequently sleeps at Gloria's house, on her sofa. The next day, Rita and Dennis reconcile, but when the couple are enjoying a Valentine's Day meal, Gloria can't help but intervene and tells Rita that Dennis slept at her house the night before. Rita then throws Dennis out again, much to the delight of Gloria. Gloria decides that there is nothing left for her in Weatherfield, so reveals to her family that she is leaving for to travel the world. At the Bistro, Leanne, Stella, Eva, Jason and Gail wait for Gloria, as they have thrown her a farewell party. Eva then notices that Gloria has turned up in a shiny red flash car. After this, Gloria privately says goodbye to Stella and joins the others for her party. She then tells Dennis that if he wants to accommodate her to France, then he is welcome to. Just as Gloria is driving away from Coronation Street, she is stopped by Dennis, who jumps into the car with Gloria and the pair harshly bid farewell to a devastated Rita. However, when Dennis and Gloria's relationship does not work out, he returns to Weatherfield.
In February 2015, Eva goes to stay with Gloria, who has finished travelling and bought a villa in the
South of France
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, after her relationship with Jason ends. In August 2018, Eva moves to the South of France to live with Gloria and Stella, so they can help her raise her newborn daughter,
Susie
Susie is a female name that can be a diminutive form of Susan, Susanne, Suzanne, Susannah, Susanna or Susana.
Susie may refer to:
Songs
* "Susie Q" (song), a 1957 song by Dale Hawkins, covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968)
*"Wake U ...
, away from Weatherfield.
Ruby Dobbs
Ruby Dobbs (also Soames),
played by Macy Alabi, is the daughter of
Tyrone Dobbs
Tyrone Dobbs is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Alan Halsall, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 30 November 1998 and is still a cast member over 20 year ...
(
Alan Halsall
Alan David Halsall (born 11 August 1982) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Tyrone Dobbs in ''Coronation Street'', a role he has played since 1998.
Early life
Halsall was brought up in Walkden, Salford and attended Walk ...
) and
Kirsty Soames
Kirsty Soames is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Natalie Gumede. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 September 2011.
On 21 February 2013, Gumede anno ...
(
Natalie Gumede
Natalie Gumede (born 20 March 1984) is an English actress. She is known for playing Kirsty Soames in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', from 2011 to 2013. She previously played China in BBC Three comedy show ''Ideal''. She has also appe ...
).
She was born on-screen on 9 September 2012.
Kirsty gives birth to Ruby at
The Rovers Return
The Rovers Return Inn is a fictional pub in the long-running British soap opera ''Coronation Street''.
The Rovers Return occupies a corner of the fictional Coronation Street and Rosamund Street set location in the show. The pub was built by ...
, following a fight with
Tina McIntyre
Tina McIntyre is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode that was shown 7 January 2008. The character was central to man ...
(
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan (born 3 June 1987) is an English actress, known for her roles as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and Sergeant Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series ''Our Girl''. Keegan also starred as Tracy S ...
).
Kirsty is pushed on to a table and Gumede revealed "It becomes apparent immediately that the baby is coming - the pain is acute and her waters break.
Marcus is there and, as a midwife, he's able to recognise that this tot is going to come pretty quickly."
Once Ruby comes home, Kirsty struggles to cope.
When Ruby does not stop crying, Kirsty trashes the kitchen, causing the neighbours to alert Tyrone.
When Tyrone threatens to take Ruby away from Kirsty, she lies to him he is not Ruby's father.
Peter Dyke and Katie Begley from the ''
Daily Star'' reported that Kirsty tells Tyrone she registered Ruby's birth alone and left the father's name blank, meaning he had no legal right over their child.
Ruby was born to Tyrone and Kirsty in September 2012. Kirsty had gone into labour when she was attacked by Tina at the Rovers, leading to the birth taking place in the pub's back room. Tyrone had often been the victim of domestic abuse from Kirsty but was convinced that Ruby's arrival would change everything for the better. In reality, Kirsty's physical and verbal abuse towards Tyrone continued and she left his name off Ruby's birth certificate, preventing him from holding any legal rights over her. Tyrone started a secret affair with
Fiz Brown
Fiona 'Fiz' Dobbs (also Brown and Stape) is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Jennie McAlpine, the character first ap ...
(
Jennie McAlpine
Jennie Elizabeth McAlpine (born 12 February 1984) is an English television actress, comedian and businesswoman. She is known for her role as Fiz Brown in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. She also took part in the seventeenth series of ...
), who helped him cope with the situation and persuaded him to marry Kirsty so that he would have legal guardianship over Ruby. However, Kirsty learned of the affair after finding messages on Tyrone's burner phone, and on the day of the wedding in January 2013, announced what she had learned to all the guests and swore that Tyrone would never see Ruby again.
During an altercation with Tyrone, Kirsty fell down the stairs and used the incident to claim Tyrone was abusing her. Tyrone and Fiz ran away with Ruby and Fiz's daughter
Hope Stape
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' in 2010, by order of first appearance.
Trevor Dean
Enid Crump
Enid Crump, played by June Broughton, arrives on the Street to confront Be ...
(Faith and Nicole Holt), but were ultimately tracked down by police, with Tyrone ending up in court over his alleged abuse towards Kirsty. Kirsty struggled to look after Ruby which led to her screaming at a crying Ruby. During Tyrone's trial in March 2013, Kirsty rushed in to the courtroom and handed Ruby to him, knowing that she couldn't be trusted not to abuse her like she had Tyrone and confessed the truth to the court. Ultimately, Tyrone was released and Kirsty was sent to prison for perjury, promising to stay out of Ruby's life to ensure Ruby would be safe from her. Tyrone was granted full custody of Ruby and was able to form a family unit with Fiz and Hope, while also changing Ruby's surname to Dobbs.
In December 2017, Ruby appeared to be displaying behavioural problems starting when she pushed Hope leading to a broken arm and a lighter was found in her box after the family trampoline had been set on fire. Several incidents followed, including one where Hope and Ruby locked themselves in a room with an electric saw turned on, with the key found in Ruby's pocket. Eventually, Fiz learned that it was actually Hope who was misbehaving and had been pinning the blame on Ruby but didn't admit the truth to Tyrone until he furiously hit Ruby. Tyrone was immediately mortified after doing so, as it reminded him of when Kirsty used to abuse him.
In December 2018, Fiz and Hope moved to a specialist unit in Birmingham to deal with Hope's bad behaviour, with Tyrone and Ruby staying back home along with Tyrone's grandmother
Evelyn Plummer
''Coronation Street'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in 2018, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by series producer Kate Oates or her successo ...
(
Maureen Lipman
Dame Maureen Diane Lipman (born 10 May 1946) is an English actress, writer and comedian. She trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and her stage work has included appearances with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakesp ...
) who had recently moved in with them. Fiz and Hope returned in August 2019 and, to the jealousy of Ruby, instead of going to school Hope was tutored at home by Fiz and her support teacher
Jade Rowan (Lottie Henshall), who was later revealed to be Hope's half-sister by their deceased father
John Stape
John Stape is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by actor Graeme Hawley. He made his first on-screen appearance during the episode airing on 6 May 2007. The character departed on 3 June 2011 after four y ...
(
Graeme Hawley
Graeme Hawley (born 28 November 1975) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as John Stape in the British soap ''Coronation Street''. Career
Hawley graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1996 with a degree in Drama, b ...
). Jade gave Hope and Ruby a lot of attention but was secretly building up false evidence that they were being abused by Fiz. An investigation by social services took place and Hope and Ruby had to be removed from Tyrone and Fiz’s care in January 2020, although they soon returned home when Fiz agreed to temporarily move out. Ruby divulged that bruises photographed on Hope's arm were actually make-up, which led to all the evidence against Fiz being discredited and the investigation being dropped. Jade continued to see Hope and Ruby after she redeemed herself, but would primarily ignore Ruby in favour of Hope due to their relation. Jade was sent away in March 2020 after she made a pass at Tyrone.
In 2021, Tyrone fell for
Alina Pop
'' Coronation Street'' is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in 2019, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by series producer Iain MacLeod. The first c ...
(
Ruxandra Porojnicu), ending his relationship with Fiz; Tyrone and Alina subsequently moved into the flat together, however Ruby and Hope stayed with Fiz. In June 2021, Tyrone received the news that Kirsty had died of an aneurysm. Despite recent events he turned to a sympathetic Fiz for advice, and Tyrone and Fiz broke the news to a puzzled Ruby.
Mandy Kamara
Mandy Kamara,
played by
Pamela Nomvete
Pamela Nomvete (born 1963) is an Ethiopian-born South African/British actress.
Life
Pamela Nomvete was born in Ethiopia to South African parents. She spent her childhood in many different countries, and attended boarding school in the United Kin ...
, made her first on-screen appearance on 14 September 2012. The character and Nomvete's casting was announced on 26 July 2012.
Nomvete was cast after an audition with
Craig Charles
Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is an English actor, comedian, television and radio presenter. He is best known for his roles as Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom ''Red Dwarf'' and Lloyd Mullaney in the soap opera ''Coronation ...
.
Mandy is
Lloyd Mullaney
Lloyd Mullaney is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Craig Charles. He made his first on screen appearance on 20 June 2005. The character departed on 23 July 2006, while Charles was suspended f ...
's (Charles) ex-girlfriend and the mother of
Jenna
Jenna is a female given name. In the English-speaking world it is a variation of Jenny, which is itself a diminutive of Jane, Janet, Jennifer and is often used as a name in its own right.Katie Martin-Doyle, ''The Treasury of Baby Names'', Worth Pre ...
(Krissi Bohn).
When Lloyd runs into Mandy by a chance encounter at a gig, she eventually reveals that Jenna is his daughter too.
Series producer Phil Collinson described Mandy as "a warm and big-hearted character who has seen a lot of life and is always ready to dispense common-sense advice and wisdom."
As Mandy and Jenna move to Weatherfield, Mandy finds employment as a cook at the Rovers.
During an interview with
Digital Spy
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's Daniel Kilkelly, Charles revealed that Mandy would have "a great place on the street."
She becomes involved in other storylines, as well as the one with Lloyd and she eventually becomes an integral part of the street.
On 31 July 2013, Nomvete confirmed her departure from ''Coronation Street''.
Her character departed in August following "troubled times" with her rekindled relationship with Lloyd.
A show spokesperson stated "Pamela's departure from the show is storyline-led and there's nothing to say that Mandy won't return to the Street in the future with familial ties remaining in Weatherfield."
At a concert in Nottingham, Lloyd bumps into an old girlfriend, Mandy. They go for a drink and get on well but when Lloyd suggests they meet up again, Mandy makes excuses. Lloyd calls at Mandy's house with a bracelet, but Mandy clearly isn't pleased to see him and after a quick cup of tea, ushers him out telling him that she'd rather forget the past. Lloyd leaves, deflated. Lloyd calls at Mandy's house again. A young girl answers the door and explains that she's Mandy's daughter, Jenna. Lloyd leaves perplexed. Mandy storms into Street Cars and tells Lloyd to stay away from her. Lloyd asks her why she lied, telling him that she didn't have any children. Mandy avoids the question, leaving Lloyd hurt and confounded. Lloyd watches Mandy's house. Upon seeing her leave, Lloyd knocks on the door. Jenna recognises him from the previous day and invites him in. Mandy arrives home and is horrified to find Lloyd in her house chatting to Jenna. Mandy's animosity towards Lloyd is evident. Jenna realises they've got history and asks them if they had an affair. Their faces say it all and the truth slowly dawns on Jenna. Lloyd and Jenna turn on Mandy demanding to know if he is her father. Mandy breaks down as Lloyd and Jenna stare at each other in shock. Mandy admits that she had an affair with Lloyd and he is in fact Jenna's biological father. Jenna's devastated to hear that the man she mourned for was not her father after all they had been through together. Mandy is furious with Lloyd for turning their lives upside down. She asks him to leave. Mandy calls in Street Cars upset and tells Lloyd how Jenna has thrown her out of the house saying that she never wants to see her again. Lloyd became worried about his daughter.
Over lunch in the flat, Lloyd and Jenna start to bond, but they're startled when Mandy calls round looking for Jenna. Refusing to see her mother, Jenna hides in the bedroom and makes Lloyd promise not to let on that he's seen her. Upon spotting Jenna's coat, Mandy realises that Lloyd is hiding her. Jenna has no choice but to reveal herself. Mandy's angry with Lloyd for lying to her and secretly meeting up with his daughter. Jenna tells Mandy that she's a rotten mother and slams out of the flat. Lloyd feels terrible. Mandy arrives at Street Cars dragging a suitcase. She explains to Lloyd that she intends to return home to Nottingham as it's clear that Jenna doesn't want her around anymore. Lloyd persuades Mandy to delay her return to Nottingham and move into his spare room for a few days and try to make it up with Jenna. Lloyd orchestrates a meeting between Mandy and Jenna, but Jenna is hostile and appalled when she discovers that Mandy's planning to live with Lloyd for a while. She accuses them of carrying on where they left off and leaves disgusted.
Mandy goes flat-hunting but with no luck. Lloyd's secretly pleased and persuades her to let him take her out for dinner. Jenna calls on Lloyd and Mandy. It's clear that she's done some thinking and when Lloyd suggests going for a Chinese, Jenna hesitatingly agrees. There's a charged moment between Lloyd and Mandy but it's ruined when Mandy gets upset realising that Jenna's not going to turn up for dinner. Lloyd tries to talk to Mandy about their relationship and their near kiss but Mandy is quick to close the conversation down and suggests that it's time she moved out. Lloyd meets up with Jenna. She apologises for letting him down the other evening but explains how it just felt wrong to go for dinner in the flat where he's living with Mandy; it felt disloyal to her dad. Lloyd's understanding and suggests they could meet up on neutral ground instead. Jenna agrees. Lloyd and Mandy wait nervously for Jenna in the café. When Jenna arrives, Lloyd breathes a sigh of relief. Jenna apologises for her behaviour and mother and daughter are reunited. Mandy thanks Lloyd for his part in helping Jenna to forgive her. She kisses him and soon their kiss becomes passionate. Jenna catches Lloyd and Mandy kissing in the street. They leap apart but Jenna assures them that she already knows about their relationship and she's cool with it. Lloyd and Mandy are delighted. Mandy offers her services to the Rovers as a chef and Stella agrees to take her on. Mandy works her first shift at the Rovers. Steve confides in Mandy that he's jealous of Rob's relationship with Michelle and worries that he'll steal her from him one day. Mandy, aware that it's only her first shift behind the bar, tactfully asks Eileen to take Jason home.
Mandy starts to have issues again with Jenna, after she comes out as
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and she feels gutted when Jenna begins a relationship with a much younger
Sophie Webster
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Brooke Vincent
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Early life
Vincent was born in Audenshaw, Greater Manche ...
). After Jenna loses her job and begins working in a café, Mandy accuses Sophie of ruining her daughter's career as a physiotherapist. She soon accepts her daughter for who she is and supports her relationship. Mandy starts spending time with Lloyd and Steve at Street Cars and asks Lloyd to look after her pet tortoise, Flash. Lloyd believes he accidentally killed the tortoise, but Mandy found him alive and well on the desk. After losing her job behind the bar, Mandy begins to have doubts about her life in Weatherfield and starts looking at new houses in Nottingham. When Lloyd discovers what she is doing, she cries and admits that there is nothing left for her and that she can't see a future between them. Lloyd admits the same and agrees to end their relationship. Mandy offers Jenna the chance to move with her to Nottingham, but after looking at how well her relationship with Sophie is doing, she tells Jenna that it is best for her to stay. They say a farewell and Lloyd drives her out of the street. When Jenna leaves Weatherfield for
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the following year, she tells Lloyd that Mandy is in another relationship.
Jenna Kamara
Jenna Kamara,
played by Krissi Bohn, made her first screen appearance on 19 September 2012. The character and casting was announced on 26 July 2012.
Bohn joined the cast at the same time as
Pamela Nomvete
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and like her, she was cast after an audition with
Craig Charles
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.
Charles revealed that Bohn was close to giving up acting when she received a call about the audition for Jenna.
On 19 May 2014, it was announced that Bohn was to leave ''Coronation Street'' after her contract was not renewed. She departed on 13 August 2014.
Jenna is
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's (Nomvete) daughter, who learns that
Lloyd Mullaney
Lloyd Mullaney is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Craig Charles. He made his first on screen appearance on 20 June 2005. The character departed on 23 July 2006, while Charles was suspended f ...
(Charles) is her biological father.
Series producer Phil Collinson described Jenna as being "a clever, educated young woman, whose life will be turned upside down as she struggles to come to accept Lloyd as her real father."
Jenna works at the local hospital and she later moves to Weatherfield with her mother.
Charles stated that Jenna is initially wary of Lloyd, after learning the man she thought was her father is not. Jenna's storyline revolves around overcoming that situation.
Charles explained "So at first we're in total shock, and Jenna doesn't really take the news very well. Lloyd really doesn't want to replace Johnny, because it's 28 years later and he's missed the bike rides, teaching her to swim and all of that. Basically, he just wants a relationship where he can get to know her, and see where things go from there."
Lloyd attempts to get to know Jenna better and try to make things right with her.
He turns up at her place of work and she threatens to call security on him. When he returns he manages to convince her to meet him for dinner.
They initially go to the Bistro, but later bond over a hotpot in the Rovers Return.
An ''
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'' writer commented "As Lloyd reassures Jenna he's not out to replace the man she thinks of as her father, things begin to look up..."
Jenna is first seen when her mother, Mandy, starts meeting up with Lloyd Mullaney again. Lloyd begins to suspect that Jenna may be his daughter when he discovers her age. Eventually, Mandy tells him the truth but Jenna overhears them talking and is devastated to learn Lloyd is her real father. Eventually Jenna bonds with Lloyd and is happy when he and Mandy announce they are getting back together. Jenna meets
Sophie Webster
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Brooke Vincent
Brooke Levi Vincent (born 4 June 1992) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Sophie Webster in the ITV soap-opera ''Coronation Street'', which she played from 2004 to 2019.
Early life
Vincent was born in Audenshaw, Greater Manche ...
) for the first time when she helps her rehabilitate herself after being involved in a car accident. Sophie grows close to Jenna during this time and develops feelings for her. Eventually, she and Sophie kiss, but it is witnessed by Mandy who accuses Sophie of ruining Jenna's career. After Sophie lies to protect her, Jenna tells Lloyd that she's a lesbian and she came onto Sophie. This costs Jenna her job and also leads to her falling out with Mandy who refuses to accept the truth. This leads to problems with Mandy and Lloyd when he comes to terms with her sexuality and gives his daughter his support.
Eventually, Jenna and Sophie become an item and Mandy finally comes to terms with Jenna's sexuality. Jenna gets a job at the cafe and this upsets Mandy because she thinks she has sacrificed her career to be with Sophie. Mandy later leaves when she and Lloyd break up, but makes peace with Jenna before she goes. Jenna later breaks up with Sophie, saying the age gap between them is too big after Jenna tires of Sophie trying to split
Sally Webster
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Sally Dynevor
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) and
Tim Metcalfe (
Joe Duttine
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) up. Jenna then takes an extreme disliking to Lloyd's new girlfriend,
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Hayley Tamaddon
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Tamaddon won the fifth series of ''Dancing on I ...
), and when it transpires that Andrea is in fact married to somebody else, it fuels Jenna's hate towards her. When Lloyd and Andrea reunite after splitting up, Jenna is furious and later decides she wants to leave Weatherfield to do some voluntary work. She bids an emotional farewell to Lloyd, Andrea and Sophie before leaving Weatherfield in a black cab.
Penny Thornley
Penny Thornley, played by
Susan Hanson
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, made her first screen appearance on 15 October 2012.
The character and casting was announced on 23 August 2012.
The ''
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's'' Steve White reported that Hanson would only be on the show for a short stint, and her character's appearance coincides with the temporary departure of
Nigel Havers
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who plays
Lewis Archer
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.
A writer from ''
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'' later announced that Penny is a former girlfriend of Lewis and her arrival could threaten his relationship with
Audrey Roberts
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Sue Nicholls
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).
A ''Coronation Street'' spokesperson commented "Penny's arrival will shine a light on Lewis and the way he used to conduct himself."
After learning that Lewis Archer has gone missing, Penny comes to Coronation Street to meet his partner, Audrey Roberts. She reveals that he disappeared shortly after seeing her and that they have unfinished business. She explains that when she knew Lewis, he was going by the name of Hugh. Penny fell in love with him and Lewis proposed, before taking £10,000 from her and disappearing.
Carole Evans
Carole Evans, played by
Debbie Arnold
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, made her first screen appearance on 5 November 2012.
Arnold previously appeared in ''Coronation Street'' thirty years ago as Sylvie Hicks, a girlfriend of
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Sam Kydd
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).
Arnold revealed that Carole is the landlady of The Weatherfield Arms and "an old acquaintance and sparring partner" of
Stella Price
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Michelle Collins
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Collins played Cindy Beale in the BBC soap ''EastEnders'' from ...
).
Steve Burbridge from the ''
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'' commented that many of the landladies of the Rovers Return have had rivals from other pubs and wondered whether Carole and Stella would have the same kind of relationship.
Arnold told him "If it's the same sort of relationship I'd be delighted because it was very bitchy and also very funny".
Carole used to work for Stella, until she was caught flirting with her then partner,
Karl Munro
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John Michie
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). Carole comes to The Rovers Return, where Stella now works, after learning that they have won the local Pub of the Year competition. Carole informs Stella that she is now the landlady of The Weatherfield Arms. During the presentation of the plaque, it is revealed that Stella's mother,
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Sue Johnston
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), had forged some of the comment cards and the plaque is given to Carole and The Weatherfield Arms instead. Carole and Stella form rival pub football teams and during their first match, the ladies try to outdo each other.
Others
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Origi ...