Former Coronation Street regulars Charlie Lawson and Nicholas Cochrane are to return to Weatherfield for a "big old McDonald wedding", Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.
The duo, who play father and son Jim and Andy McDonald (below), return to filming at Manchester's Granada Studios later this month for their son and twin brother Steve's (Simon Gregson) second wedding to loudmouth barmaid Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly).
Speaking to DS, the soap's producer Kim Crowther said: "Lloyd [Mullaney] plays quite a major part in Steve's next wedding when Jim McDonald makes a reappearance. The thing that Jim gets embroiled in isn't what you'd expect, though."
She continued: "Lloyd manages to cause a rumpus at the nuptials without it all panning out as you'd think - considering Lloyd's going out with Liz, that is. Jim - and actually Andy, too - reappear, so it'll be a big old McDonald wedding."
A Corrie source added: "It's a lovely McDonald family reunion but as with all soap weddings, there's an extremely dramatic ending to the day."
Earlier this year, Steve and Becky's first wedding didn't go to plan when the blushing bride turned up at the register office in an inebriated state. The registrar subsequently refused to marry them.
Lawson briefly reprised his role as Jim at the end of 2007 for his former screen wife Liz's (Bev Callard) sham wedding to Vernon (Ian Reddington).
Cochrane, meanwhile, was last seen on the cobbles as Andy on February 20, 2004, when he left for a new life in Spain after serving as a witness at his brother's second marriage to Karen McDonald (Suranne Jones). Andy has since been cited in several scripts but has remained unseen.
Steve and Becky's "bigger and better" second nuptials are due to air in mid-August.
Monday 1 June 2009
Sunday 31 May 2009
Sean's New Love!
Coronation Street's gay knicker-stitcher Sean Tully will fall for a gay bodybuilder in an upcoming storyline.
At the beginning of July, Sean - played by 33-year-old Antony Cotton - embarks on a new fitness regime with friend and housemate Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) and regularly begins to attend a local gym.
While there, Sean falls head over heels for clean-living and religious gay gym-goer Leon, played by Andrew Langtree (pictured).
Despite his best efforts, Sean quickly realises that Leon actually fancies Jason and so in an attempt to win him around, Sean begins to tell a series of comedic lies in the hope of forging a closer friendship.
The camp barman first makes out that Jason is gay, before 'revealing' that Jason's mum Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is a Jehovah's Witness.
However, when Leon makes a surprise visit to The Rovers, he's taken aback to see Jason kissing Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and Eileen discussing gambling.
Langtree, who is also a professional singer, was handpicked by Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney to sing during his late wife Linda's memorial service, while former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie also asked him to perform in front of the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
A Coronation Street source told The People: "Andrew's taken a bit of friendly ribbing from his mates after singing in front of the Queen - because his new character is one. But he's fitted in really well and the storylines are set to be a lot of fun."
Langtree, who has previously appeared in Cutting It, Heartbeat, Holby City and Doctors, makes his first appearance in Weatherfield on July 3.
FOR ON-LOCATION SHOTS OF LEON, JASON AND SEAN CLICK HERE
At the beginning of July, Sean - played by 33-year-old Antony Cotton - embarks on a new fitness regime with friend and housemate Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) and regularly begins to attend a local gym.
While there, Sean falls head over heels for clean-living and religious gay gym-goer Leon, played by Andrew Langtree (pictured).
Despite his best efforts, Sean quickly realises that Leon actually fancies Jason and so in an attempt to win him around, Sean begins to tell a series of comedic lies in the hope of forging a closer friendship.
The camp barman first makes out that Jason is gay, before 'revealing' that Jason's mum Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is a Jehovah's Witness.
However, when Leon makes a surprise visit to The Rovers, he's taken aback to see Jason kissing Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and Eileen discussing gambling.
Langtree, who is also a professional singer, was handpicked by Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney to sing during his late wife Linda's memorial service, while former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie also asked him to perform in front of the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
A Coronation Street source told The People: "Andrew's taken a bit of friendly ribbing from his mates after singing in front of the Queen - because his new character is one. But he's fitted in really well and the storylines are set to be a lot of fun."
Langtree, who has previously appeared in Cutting It, Heartbeat, Holby City and Doctors, makes his first appearance in Weatherfield on July 3.
FOR ON-LOCATION SHOTS OF LEON, JASON AND SEAN CLICK HERE
Graeme, Kirk & The Butchers...
Okay, I love Graeme. He's one of my favourite characters at the moment but there is one thing I don't understand. When Ashley was having trouble at the Butcher's when he employed Kirk, he had to let Kirk go. If I am correct, I'm pretty sure Kirk still hasn't got a job and then Ashley went putting a sign out for a job in the butchers which Graeme took! Why didn't he give to Kirk? There's my little rant...It would be great if someone had an explanation!
Saturday 30 May 2009
Liz Dawn: Don't Let Jack Kiss Connie!
Liz Dawn has revealed that she will be jealous if Bill Tarmey kisses his new Coronation Street love interest.
The 69-year-old actress filmed her final scenes as Vera Duckworth on the ITV1 soap in December 2007 after deciding to quit due to ill health.
Vera's death left Tarmey's alter-ego Jack a widower - but he has recently formed a close bond with fellow pigeon lover Connie Rathbone, played by Rita May.
Speaking on This Morning, Dawn admitted: "Do you know, Jack and Vera never kissed - not once. And when I found out Jack had got another woman, I rang him up and said: 'I hope you don't kiss her'.
"I really miss Bill, but I still feel as if I'm in it because the public talk to me as if I'm in it - but I couldn't go on, the last year I was so unhappy."
Dawn was diagnosed with the lung disease emphysema seven years ago. In an interview earlier this year, she claimed that quitting Weatherfield had saved her life.
On her current projects, the star confirmed: "I am still doing charity work, one is called Breathe Fresh Air and it's about making people aware that they can get something to make them feel better. I'm also an ambassador for The Lung Foundation and for people who are smoking or have chest problems - the obvious thing to say is not to smoke."
Dawn will return to screens tonight with an appearance on ITV1 gameshow All Star Mr and Mrs alongside her partner Don.
The 69-year-old actress filmed her final scenes as Vera Duckworth on the ITV1 soap in December 2007 after deciding to quit due to ill health.
Vera's death left Tarmey's alter-ego Jack a widower - but he has recently formed a close bond with fellow pigeon lover Connie Rathbone, played by Rita May.
Speaking on This Morning, Dawn admitted: "Do you know, Jack and Vera never kissed - not once. And when I found out Jack had got another woman, I rang him up and said: 'I hope you don't kiss her'.
"I really miss Bill, but I still feel as if I'm in it because the public talk to me as if I'm in it - but I couldn't go on, the last year I was so unhappy."
Dawn was diagnosed with the lung disease emphysema seven years ago. In an interview earlier this year, she claimed that quitting Weatherfield had saved her life.
On her current projects, the star confirmed: "I am still doing charity work, one is called Breathe Fresh Air and it's about making people aware that they can get something to make them feel better. I'm also an ambassador for The Lung Foundation and for people who are smoking or have chest problems - the obvious thing to say is not to smoke."
Dawn will return to screens tonight with an appearance on ITV1 gameshow All Star Mr and Mrs alongside her partner Don.
Friday 29 May 2009
Corrie Episode Review: 29th May 2009 7:30-8:30pm
The beginning of tonights episode started off where yesterday's episode left off- With Sian's dad, Vinnie, pinning Ryan against a wall! He has accused Ryan of raping Sian. Peter comes to the rescue as he talks Vinnie round.
Graeme and David continue their plan to get Gary with a very funny scene in the butchers seeing Graeme kissing David! Gary and David finally talk about a burglary in the Rovers.
Michelle goes back to being Moody Michelle when she hears about what Vinnie did to Ryan and she is quietly pleased to hear that Peter intervened. Michelles feelings for Peter grow and her feelings for Luke dwindle. Michelle meets with Peter to thank him for helping Ryan. Peter trys his luck with Michelle who accepts his offer to spend her last night before she leaves with Peter!
Audury out on a date with Umed? It happened and she accepts his offer of dinner while a jealous Bill looks on.
Tony dumps Natasha! WOO! And he does it in a sinister way. He says that he is disgusted and angry with her and says 'Don't ever upset Maria again! I'd hate for us to really fall out!' Mad Eye Tony is back! Natasha warns Maria about Tony and tells her that she is scared of him, he is bad news and for Maria to watch her back! Maria talks to Tony about Natasha. Tony continues to wind Maria would his little finger and gets her on his side.
There is a very touching scene with Ryan and Sian showing a much softer side to Ryan who has seemed a bit of a hellish kid until recently!
Chesney's still complaining about Fiz, who he says he can't trust her anymore. Ches tells Fiz that he wants nothing to do with her and for each other to do their own things.
Graeme and David continue their plan to get Gary with a very funny scene in the butchers seeing Graeme kissing David! Gary and David finally talk about a burglary in the Rovers.
Michelle goes back to being Moody Michelle when she hears about what Vinnie did to Ryan and she is quietly pleased to hear that Peter intervened. Michelles feelings for Peter grow and her feelings for Luke dwindle. Michelle meets with Peter to thank him for helping Ryan. Peter trys his luck with Michelle who accepts his offer to spend her last night before she leaves with Peter!
Audury out on a date with Umed? It happened and she accepts his offer of dinner while a jealous Bill looks on.
Tony dumps Natasha! WOO! And he does it in a sinister way. He says that he is disgusted and angry with her and says 'Don't ever upset Maria again! I'd hate for us to really fall out!' Mad Eye Tony is back! Natasha warns Maria about Tony and tells her that she is scared of him, he is bad news and for Maria to watch her back! Maria talks to Tony about Natasha. Tony continues to wind Maria would his little finger and gets her on his side.
There is a very touching scene with Ryan and Sian showing a much softer side to Ryan who has seemed a bit of a hellish kid until recently!
Chesney's still complaining about Fiz, who he says he can't trust her anymore. Ches tells Fiz that he wants nothing to do with her and for each other to do their own things.
The Burnley Citizen Give A Frank View On Tony & Marias Relationship!
IF there’s one thing that annoys me most about long-running soaps it’s their failure to maintain continuity.
It’s probably my biggest pet hate when it comes to Coronation Street, and they could quite possibly be currently airing the best example of how wrong it can go when previous plots are ignored.
After having not visited the Street for a while I tuned in by accident last night, after the programme was moved to Thursday this week for some football match or other —and I wish I hadn’t.
There were none other than devastated widow Maria Connor and Tony Gordon getting a little too close for comfort.
Has everyone forgotten that not too many weeks ago, Maria was willing to go to any lengths, including have the entire world think she was completely cuckoo, in her attempts to convince the police of something rather crucial in her life?
This man, the Scottish former factory owner, who she looks all set to move in with, was responsible for the murder of her husband and father of her unborn child.
It’s all very nice to have a new romance bubbling away but the writers must consider the history before getting carried away.
Maria wanted to kill Tony for what he’d done and now here she is falling for him.
I know they say there’s a fine line between love and hate — but this is ridiculous!
By Jemma Humphreys
It’s probably my biggest pet hate when it comes to Coronation Street, and they could quite possibly be currently airing the best example of how wrong it can go when previous plots are ignored.
After having not visited the Street for a while I tuned in by accident last night, after the programme was moved to Thursday this week for some football match or other —and I wish I hadn’t.
There were none other than devastated widow Maria Connor and Tony Gordon getting a little too close for comfort.
Has everyone forgotten that not too many weeks ago, Maria was willing to go to any lengths, including have the entire world think she was completely cuckoo, in her attempts to convince the police of something rather crucial in her life?
This man, the Scottish former factory owner, who she looks all set to move in with, was responsible for the murder of her husband and father of her unborn child.
It’s all very nice to have a new romance bubbling away but the writers must consider the history before getting carried away.
Maria wanted to kill Tony for what he’d done and now here she is falling for him.
I know they say there’s a fine line between love and hate — but this is ridiculous!
By Jemma Humphreys
Corrie Episode Summary: Friday 29th May 7:30pm
Friday 29th May 7:30pm
Peter (Chris Gascoyne) rushes over and dragging Vinnie off Ryan (Ben Thompson) he makes him see that Ryan’s innocent. Back at home Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) furious to here about Vinnie’s accusations and threatens to go round there until Ryan assures her that Peter sorted everything out. With her head in a spin Michelle cancels her date with a put out Luke and goes round to thank Peter. Seizing his opportunity Peter pours out his heart to Michelle, thanking her for never judging him. As they fall into a passionate kiss are Michelle’s plans about to change?
Meanwhile Sian (Sacha Parkinson) explains to Ryan the reason her dad thought they’d had sex is because he found condoms in Sian’s bag. Ryan assures her they don’t have to have sex until she‘s ready.
Tina (Michelle Keegan) agrees to a date with Gary (Mikey North) but only as a mate. Gary’s chuffed and feeling life is on the up he tells David (Jack P Shepherd) he wants in on the burglary. David’s secretly delighted his plan is coming together but when he sees Tina and Gary getting on the bus together he resolves to get his revenge.
Tony’s (Gray O’Brien) at his malicious best as he dumps an unsuspecting Natasha (Rachel Leskovac). Stunned by the viciousness of his attack, Natasha’s scared by his threatening manner and warns Maria (Samia Smith). Apologising to her rival Natasha tells Maria that Tony’s a headcase and she should stay well clear. But will it be enough to put Maria off?
And Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is gutted when Chesney (Sam Aston) makes it clear he wants nothing more to do with her.
Peter (Chris Gascoyne) rushes over and dragging Vinnie off Ryan (Ben Thompson) he makes him see that Ryan’s innocent. Back at home Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) furious to here about Vinnie’s accusations and threatens to go round there until Ryan assures her that Peter sorted everything out. With her head in a spin Michelle cancels her date with a put out Luke and goes round to thank Peter. Seizing his opportunity Peter pours out his heart to Michelle, thanking her for never judging him. As they fall into a passionate kiss are Michelle’s plans about to change?
Meanwhile Sian (Sacha Parkinson) explains to Ryan the reason her dad thought they’d had sex is because he found condoms in Sian’s bag. Ryan assures her they don’t have to have sex until she‘s ready.
Tina (Michelle Keegan) agrees to a date with Gary (Mikey North) but only as a mate. Gary’s chuffed and feeling life is on the up he tells David (Jack P Shepherd) he wants in on the burglary. David’s secretly delighted his plan is coming together but when he sees Tina and Gary getting on the bus together he resolves to get his revenge.
Tony’s (Gray O’Brien) at his malicious best as he dumps an unsuspecting Natasha (Rachel Leskovac). Stunned by the viciousness of his attack, Natasha’s scared by his threatening manner and warns Maria (Samia Smith). Apologising to her rival Natasha tells Maria that Tony’s a headcase and she should stay well clear. But will it be enough to put Maria off?
And Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is gutted when Chesney (Sam Aston) makes it clear he wants nothing more to do with her.
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