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"Siege Week" is a week-long special of the British soap opera ''
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'', which was broadcast from 31 May 2010 to 9 June 2010 on
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. The special edition was the first time in the history of the programme being on air that it was filmed in high definition. The six 30-minute episodes were directed by Ian Bevitt and David Kester, and were the most expensive ''Coronation Street'' had ever produced, costing £1million. The episodes, ranging from the 7352nd to the 7356th in the series, were written by Martin Allen, Mark Wadlow, Stephen Russell, Chris Fewtrell and Joe Turner, and produced by Kim Crowther for
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. It was filmed at the
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complex in
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. Each episodes broadcast every day during the week, the special storyline followed the soap's well-known villain
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Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien (born Gerard O'Brien, 11 August 1968) is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the villainous Weatherfield businessman Tony Gordon in the popular ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2007–2010 ...
) escaping from prison and with the help of his former cellmate
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), sets off to kidnap his ex-wife
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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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 ...
) and
Hayley Cropper Hayley Cropper (also Hayley Patterson) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Julie Hesmondhalgh. The character first appeared in the episode first broadcast on 26 January 1998. Hayley was the ...
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Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Claire Hesmondhalgh (born 25 February 1970) is an English actress and narrator. She is known for her role as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' between 1998 and 2014. For this role, she won Best Serial Drama Perfor ...
) in the Underworld factory with the intent to murder them. The episodes continued to depict the kidnapping, hostage situation and the aftermath, such as the rescue attempts of other characters and the explosive climax in which the factory was consumed with fire. ''Siege Week'' was the first of two major events of ''Coronation Street'' in 2010, the second being the 50th anniversary tram crash which was aired in December.


Plot summary

Bitter about his ex-wife
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'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 ...
) affair with
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Rob James-Collier Robert James-Collier (born 23 September 1976) (known professionally as Rob James-Collier) is a British actor. He is known for his roles as Thomas Barrow in ''Downton Abbey'' and as Liam Connor in ''Coronation Street''. Early life James-Coll ...
),
Tony Gordon Tony Gordon is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by actor Gray O'Brien. The character first appeared on-screen on 16 Sep ...
(
Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien (born Gerard O'Brien, 11 August 1968) is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the villainous Weatherfield businessman Tony Gordon in the popular ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2007–2010 ...
) forms a plan with his cellmate
Robbie Sloan 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 ...
to break out of prison, and kidnap and kill Carla, and
Hayley Cropper Hayley Cropper (also Hayley Patterson) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Julie Hesmondhalgh. The character first appeared in the episode first broadcast on 26 January 1998. Hayley was the ...
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Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Claire Hesmondhalgh (born 25 February 1970) is an English actress and narrator. She is known for her role as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' between 1998 and 2014. For this role, she won Best Serial Drama Perfor ...
) for revenge against her husband
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David Neilson David Neilson (born 13 March 1949) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy Cropper in the long running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', which he has played since 1995. Early life Neilson was born in Loughbor ...
), who convinced Tony to confess to the police that he had murdered Liam, which ended him up in jail. Robbie is released from prison and Tony fakes a heart attack. Robbie gets him out of the ambulance and they head to
Weatherfield Weatherfield is a fictional town based on Salford, Greater Manchester, which has been the setting for the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since its inception in 1960. Much of Weatherfield has been seen by viewers throughout the y ...
. Carla is told by the police that Tony has escaped from prison, and told to be careful. The news spreads around the street. Robbie poses as a businessman interested in the Underworld factory, and arranges to meet Carla at the factory, which is covered in construction workers including
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). Meanwhile,
Gail McIntyre Gail Rodwell (also Potter, Tilsley, Platt, Hillman and McIntyre) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Helen Worth. The character first appeared on-screen on 29 July 1974. Gail is the daughter ...
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) trial gets underway, as she is accused of her husband Joe's murder, although he accidentally died faking his own death for life insurance money.
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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 ...
) gives evidence at the trial. Carla proceeds to showing Robbie around the empty Underworld factory and all the knickers for sale. During her sales pitch, Robbie pulls out a gun and points it at her. Shocked, she realises she has been tricked. Robbie holds Carla at gunpoint and orders her to get rid of Bill and Jason who are working on the roof. Carla phones Bill and tells him the insurance company has not paid out so they are to stop working immediately. Despite Bill's protestations, Robbie threatens Carla into remaining firm. When Bill and Jason give in, Robbie ties Carla to her desk chair in her office. She begs to be freed, but Robbie duct tapes her mouth shut, and after checking that she cannot speak or scream for help, leaves her bound and gagged in the office, unable to escape. Robbie then heads to Roy's café, and tricks Hayley into coming with him to the factory, saying that Carla has had an accident. Hayley follows him there. As she enters, she sees Carla tied up and gagged, who screams in warning but it is too late. Hayley is held at gunpoint by Robbie and tied to a chair herself. Carla is wheeled on her chair into the Underworld workers' floor to sit face-to-face with Hayley. Tony then appears in the factory. Tony rips the duct tape from Carla's mouth, allowing her to speak. When Carla demands what he wants, Tony announces his plans to murder them, terrifying them. Carla and Tony exchange heated words about their marriage and Tony's sanity and jail sentence. Tony taunts his tied up ex-wife as she tells him he will go back to prison for even longer, when he reminds her he was given a life sentence. Tony tells Robbie how he married Carla as he was attracted to her feistiness. Tony tells Hayley that she is there as revenge against Roy, although Hayley protests Roy did nothing to him. It is revealed that Robbie has kidnapped Carla and Hayley to earn money for his estranged son's university tuition fees, and Tony has promised him £2,000. Carla taunts Robbie, attempting to manipulate him into setting them free, but it doesn't work. Although Carla's bonds are too tight, Hayley is managing to slip free, although Tony notices before she can untie herself and tightens the restraints. Tony then discovers the money from the Underworld factory is missing and that he cannot pay Robbie. He demands from Carla to know where the money is but she does not know. Carla and Hayley try to convince Robbie to phone the police but he refuses. When Robbie becomes more and more anxious about getting his money, he threatens Tony with his gun. Carla and Hayley try to scream for help but they cannot be heard through the factory walls. Despite Carla's pleads, Robbie allows Tony to manipulate him, and Robbie gives him the gun. Tony then shoots Robbie dead.
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Samia Smith Samia Maxine Longchambon (''née'' Ghadie, previously Smith; born 13 July 1982) is an English actress. She has played the role of Maria Connor in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' since 2000. Early life Samia Ghadie was born in Eccles ...
) then appears at the factory door, demanding answers from Carla. Tony gags Hayley's mouth with duct tape, and forces Carla to answer the door and holds a gun to her while remaining hidden. Carla tries to get rid of Maria with the gun on her but eventually tries to warn Maria of Tony and tells her to run. Tony immediately pushes Carla to the ground, knocking her unconscious, and pulls Maria into the factory. Tony puts the sleeping Carla back in her chair and ties her up again. Tony tries to convince Maria that he is doing a good thing killing Carla and that he killed Liam for them. Carla awakens and manages to loosen the ropes around her hands slightly. Maria turns to leave. Tony threatens to shoot Carla in the head if Maria leaves, but she still escapes, knowing Tony will not pull the trigger. Maria raises the alarm with the residents that Tony is holding Carla and Hayley hostage. The residents try to break in to rescue the pair. Roy desperately tries to get into the factory and begs Tony not to harm Hayley. Tony starts to douse Underworld in petrol to set the factory on fire. Struggling to untie herself from her restraints, Carla begs Tony not to kill them, but he refuses, stating "she cast the first stone" by sleeping with Liam. Carla begins to plead for Hayley's release, saying that she should be punished for sleeping with Liam, but that Hayley has done nothing wrong. Tony finally relents, gagging Hayley and throwing her outside. Tony then states that he and Carla will die together. Tony enjoys a final drink in the factory while the police and residents gather outside. Carla, still tied to her chair, tries to convince Tony to untie her so that they can have a drink to celebrate, attempting to get free or buy herself more time. Tony then demands to know why she slept with Liam, and she begins to emotionally break down, terrified of being killed. Tony mocks her for her tears. Desperate, she pleads for her life, and offers to have a baby with Tony so that they can live a happy life together but Tony refuses and sets the factory on fire. Just as the flames surround the factory, Carla finally manages to break free of her bonds just in time and hits Tony over the head. As she makes to escape, he grabs her and they fight violently on the floor. She bites him to get out of his grasp but cannot get out of the factory doors as they are locked. He tries to prevent her from leaving but she fights furiously to escape. She finally manages to escape the factory and runs out onto the street. Tony decides not to chase her but instead goes back into the burning factory, which then explodes, killing him as all the residents watch.


Production


Filming

The 'Siege Week' took four weeks to film and used a purpose-built set. The crew built an exact fireproof replica of the ''Underworld'' factory for some of the most difficult scenes filmed at Quay Street.
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 ...
underwent gun training before shooting her scenes, and insisted on doing many of her own stunts. King needed emergency oxygen after filming in the smoke-filled room during the scenes of the factory being on fire. She said: "There were a few cuts and bruises. I got a black eye at one point, and I got a sty in my eye. There were just normal bruises from when you are throwing yourself around on set and your adrenaline gets a bit much and you do more than you perhaps should have, but it's all exciting." King performed all stunts herself, except one that consisted of a jump from a balcony, and suffered minor injuries. In 2016, King called the scenes "challenging to film". King commented on filming the majority of scenes of the 'Siege Week' tied up and gagged, saying "We were tied up and gagged for a week and a half. I was gaffa-taped for a little while and tied up for most of it. My wrist was sore at the end! It was a different experience anyway, acting for two weeks with your hands tied behind your back on a chair.
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was like, 'You loved it!'" When looking back on the Siege Week, she spoke of how "It's always good to film the big stunt stuff, it's always what people remember, however it's often the least pleasurable to film...it's just so intoxicating," and commented on the cast she worked with, saying "James Fleet who played Tony's old prison mate Robbie who held Carla and Hayley hostage was sensational to work with. It was also the first time Julie Hesmondhalgh and I worked together for weeks on end which was fantastic. We had a great director in David Kester too."
Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Claire Hesmondhalgh (born 25 February 1970) is an English actress and narrator. She is known for her role as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' between 1998 and 2014. For this role, she won Best Serial Drama Perfor ...
said she was delighted to be part of the storyline.
Samia Smith Samia Maxine Longchambon (''née'' Ghadie, previously Smith; born 13 July 1982) is an English actress. She has played the role of Maria Connor in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' since 2000. Early life Samia Ghadie was born in Eccles ...
returned from maternity leave especially to film the siege episodes. She said, "It didn't feel like we were filming ''Corrie''. Because the set was purposely made it felt like we were on a drama as the pace was a lot slower". King commented that it was "fantastic" to have
Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien (born Gerard O'Brien, 11 August 1968) is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the villainous Weatherfield businessman Tony Gordon in the popular ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2007–2010 ...
back, saying "We enjoy working with each other and we have a set way of working together – reading the scripts three times, rehearsing and doing everything in advance. There was a lot of pressure filming these scenes and he was just brilliant. We had to get it done in the time we had and because of that, we had to lean on each other quite a lot." Hesmondhalgh joked that she had to tell King to stop groping her while she was tied to a chair, commenting "It was absolutely hysterical because Ali's so funny, and she's not at all what she looks like. She looks so polished and like a film star – but she's just a dirty old bitch really! She couldn't stop feeling me up when I was tied up. I was shouting, 'Get off me!' So many people would have paid so much money to be in my position, but I was like, 'Get off me – stop feeling me boobs!'" Hesmondhalgh and King joked that they developed a "telepathic understanding" while they were gagged. She said "We could tell from our eyes what we were trying to relate."


Characters and cast

* Zennon Ditchett as
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Elle Mulvaney Elle Jade Mulvaney (born 1 October 2002) is an English actress who has played the role of Amy Barlow in ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since ...
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Amy Barlow Amy Barlow (also Patience Cropper and Amy McDonald) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Elle Mulvaney. She was born on screen during the episode broadcast on 9 February 2004. To date, th ...
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Anne Kirkbride Anne Kirkbride (21 June 1954 – 19 January 2015) was an English actress, best known for her long-running role as Deirdre Barlow in the ITV (TV network), ITV soap ''Coronation Street'', which she played for 42 years from 1972 to 2014. For this ...
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Deirdre Barlow Deirdre Anne Barlow (also Hunt, Langton and Rachid) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Anne Kirkbride. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 November 1972 ...
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William Roache William Patrick Roache (born 25 April 1932) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since it was first broadcast on 9 December 1960. He is listed in the ''Guinness World Records ...
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Ken Barlow Ken Barlow is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by William Roache. He was created by Tony Warren as one of ''Coronation Street''s original characters and December 2020 marked Ken's 60th anni ...
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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 ...
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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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Vicky Entwistle Victoria Entwistle (born 15 September 1968) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Janice Battersby in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Early life Entwistle grew up in Accrington; her father owned a newsagent ...
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Janice Battersby Janice Battersby (also Lee) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Vicky Entwistle, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 6 January 1997. On 2 August 2010, i ...
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Rachel Leskovac Rachel Leskovac (born 5 June 1976) is an English actress and singer. She is known for portraying the roles of Kelly Yorke in the BBC One medical drama series ''Holby City'' (2003–2004), Natasha Blakeman in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Stree ...
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Natasha Blakeman Natasha Blakeman is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Rachel Leskovac. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 12 May 2008. On 29 April 2010, it was announced that Leskovac ...
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Katy Cavanagh Kathryn Sarah Collins Jupe (born 12 December 1973), known professionally as Katy Cavanagh, is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Julie Carp in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' from 2008 to 2015. She also had reg ...
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Julie Carp Julie Carp (also Jones) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by Katy Cavanagh. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 25 April 2008 and was originally introduced as a new g ...
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Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden (born 21 December 1939) is an English former actor. He is known for portraying the role of Norris Cole in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' on and off between 1994 and 2020. Aged 81, he announced his retirement from act ...
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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 ...
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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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Samia Smith Samia Maxine Longchambon (''née'' Ghadie, previously Smith; born 13 July 1982) is an English actress. She has played the role of Maria Connor in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' since 2000. Early life Samia Ghadie was born in Eccles ...
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Maria Connor Maria Connor (also Sutherland) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Samia Longchambon. The character made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 19 May 2000. During her time ...
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Kym Marsh Kimberley Gail Ratcliff (''née'' Marsh, previously Ryder and Lomas; born 13 June 1976) is an English actress, television presenter and singer. In 2001, she won a place in the band Hear'Say as a result of appearing on the reality television ser ...
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Michelle Connor Michelle Connor (also McDonald) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by former Hear'Say singer, Kym Marsh. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 3 April 2006. ...
* Ben Thompson as
Ryan Connor Ryan Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. He first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast on 30 August 2006. The character was initially portrayed by actor Ben Thompson from his introdu ...
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Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Claire Hesmondhalgh (born 25 February 1970) is an English actress and narrator. She is known for her role as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' between 1998 and 2014. For this role, she won Best Serial Drama Perfor ...
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Hayley Cropper Hayley Cropper (also Hayley Patterson) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'', played by Julie Hesmondhalgh. The character first appeared in the episode first broadcast on 26 January 1998. Hayley was the ...
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David Neilson David Neilson (born 13 March 1949) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy Cropper in the long running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', which he has played since 1995. Early life Neilson was born in Loughbor ...
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Roy Cropper Roy Cropper is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', played by David Neilson. He first appeared on-screen on 19 July 1995. Originally a secondary character, he was given a more prominent role in 1997, by t ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
* Susan McCardle as Lyn Fullwood *
Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien (born Gerard O'Brien, 11 August 1968) is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the villainous Weatherfield businessman Tony Gordon in the popular ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2007–2010 ...
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Tony Gordon Tony Gordon is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by actor Gray O'Brien. The character first appeared on-screen on 16 Sep ...
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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 ...
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Eileen Grimshaw Eileen Grimshaw (also Phelan) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Sue Cleaver, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 3 May 2000. Her storylines have often i ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Ciaran McCarthy Ciaran McCarthy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Keith Duffy. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 August 2002, before departing in 2005. He returned in 2010 until Duffy temporary ...
* Katherine Kelly as
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 ...
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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 ...
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Broadcast

Prior to the broadcast, star King praised the storyline, teasing: "If anyone can escape from prison, it's Tony Gordon. You just know when he manages to get out that he's got an even bigger screw lose that he had before. It makes great television and I'm really pleased to be part of it. It's nice to wrap it all up, too." Previously in April 2010, King told
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's '' Sunday Mail'' she thought "If Tony was to come back I think Carla would fear for life. That would be pretty gruesome for her but working with Gray again would be good. He's brilliant. It is a different experience every day. He can misbehave like the rest of them but he's good with me." In February 2010, the soap's producer Kim Crowther said that Tony's return would be "as dramatic as anything we've done with him so far". The first episode aired on Monday at 7 pm, followed by a special 9 pm show that night and for the next four evenings. Peter Fincham,
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's director of television, channels and online, said: 'With...the explosive return of one of Coronation Street's most notorious villains, it's a huge week for ITV and our viewers. I'm particularly delighted that both shows will be available in high definition for the first time on ITV HD.' Following the
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, that occurred on 2 June 2010, the Siege Week was temporarily taken off-air, as it was felt that the storyline was too similar to real life events. The remaining siege episodes were transmitted the following week instead, in a heavily truncated schedule. It was postponed until Monday 7 June, and aired throughout the week every night except the Tuesday.


Reception

The 9 pm first night of 'Siege Week' was an instant hit with viewers, attracting more than 500,000 viewers to the ITV HD channel on Monday 31 May. Ian Wylie, writing for
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, said that "the conclusion to Siege Week was some of the best Corrie I'd ever seen. It certainly sets the benchmark for the 50th anniversary in December." When King left ''Coronation Street'' in 2016, she named the Siege Week as one of her five favourite moments from ten years on the show.


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* * {{Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street episodes 2010 British television episodes Gun violence in popular culture Hostage taking in fiction Television episodes set in prisons