Andy Carver

Andy Carver

Andy Carver (briefly known as Gavin Rodwell), played by Oliver Farnworth, made his first screen appearance on 21 November 2014. The character and casting was announced on 14 August 2014. Of joining the show, Farnworth stated "I'm absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. Having spent my childhood in the North, to be given the opportunity to return and work on such an iconic, popular TV show is a dream and feels like a natural homecoming. I can't wait to tread the cobbles!" Farnworth left the role in 2016, and Andy departed on 20 January 2017, after presumably being murdered by Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre). However, he made a surprise return seven months later on 18 August 2017, where it was revealed that Phelan has been holding him hostage in the basement of a house he was supposedly "working on". He was killed by Phelan for real on 27 October 2017. In August 2017, Andy's return was longlisted for Best Shock Twist at the Inside Soap Awards. The nomination progressed to the viewer-voted shortlist. On 6 November 2017, Farnworth won the "Best Shock Twist" accolade.