"in its place. ""Coronation Street"" returned to ITV screens with a regular scheduled time closer to the end of 1979. ""Coronation Street"" had little competition within its prime time slot, and certain critics suggested that the programme had grown complacent, moving away from socially viable storylines and again presenting a dated view of working class life. Between 1980 and 1989, ""Coronation Street"" underwent some of the biggest changes since its launch. By May 1984, William Roache (Ken Barlow) stood as the only original cast member, after the departures of Violet Carson (Ena Sharples) in 1980, Doris Speed (Annie Walker) in"
"of youthful rebellion. Though the rest of the original Barlow family were killed off before the end of the 1970s, Ken, who for 27 years was the only character from the first episode remaining, has remained the constant link throughout the entire series. In 2011, Dennis Tanner (Philip Lowrie), another character from the first episode, returned to ""Coronation Street"" after a 43-year absence. Since 1984, Ken Barlow has been the show's only remaining original character. Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) had appeared in the series since late-January 1961, when the show was just weeks old, and was the show's longest-serving female"
"won the 'Funniest Character' title for two consecutive years at the 2001 and 2002 Inside Soap Awards. He also made an appearance in ""Last of the Summer Wine"". Hebden has been absent from Coronation Street since December 2017 due to a heart attack. On 26 November 2018, it was announced that Hebden would return to the show in May 2019. Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden (born 21 December 1939) is an English television and stage actor best known for his role as Norris Cole in the long running ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"". Hebden was born in Chester before his family"
"between 25 and 30 December 2011, highlighting his cooking skills. In August 2010, Danny was named Mr Jersey Battle of Flowers 2010 in their annual procession. From 2013 to 2014, he was formerly in a relationship with Chloe Madeley. Danny Young (actor) Danny Young (born 7 November 1986 in Essex) is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Warren Baldwin on the popular long-running soap ""Coronation Street"", and for his participation in the celebrity ice skating show ""Dancing on Ice"". Young appeared on Coronation Street, playing Warren Baldwin from August 2004 to August 2005, until dropped"
"Sam Aston Samuel David ""Sam"" Aston (7 June 1993) is an English actor, best known for having played, since 2003, the role of Chesney Brown on Britain's longest running soap opera, ""Coronation Street"". Born in 1993, Aston is the youngest of nine children, having three older brothers and five older sisters, of whom three of them, two brothers are actors, and a sister is an actress as well. He lives in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, and attended Haslingden High School. He also attended Thorn County Primary School, where a few of his siblings had been educated, and his sister now teaches there."
"certificate by the ""Guinness World Records"" for being the person with the longest gap between television appearances in the same show, being for Coronation Street (from 1960–1968, returning in 2011-2014). Philip Lowrie Colin Philip Lowrie (born 20 June 1936) is an English television actor, best known for playing Dennis Tanner in the long-running ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"", from the programme's inception in 1960 until 1968, and again from 2011 until 2014. Lowrie is the son of Philip Lowrie, a foreman in a paper mill, and Bertha Lowrie (née Collins). Lowrie had a stammer so attended elocution lessons at Miss"
"awarded an MBE in the 2001 New Years Honours. In March 2007, he was awarded the Honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Chester in recognition of his contribution to television. William Roache William Patrick Roache MBE (born 25 April 1932) is an English actor. He has played Ken Barlow in the soap opera ""Coronation Street"" since its first episode on 9 December 1960. He is listed in the ""Guinness World Records"" as the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role. Roache was born in Basford, Nottingham, the son of Hester Vera (née Waddicor) and Joseph"
"tour, alongside wife Sara Poyzer who is playing Sam's love interest, Donna. Standing is currently playing MacBeth in the play MacBeth in York. Richard Standing Richard Standing is a British actor born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, in 1967 who has appeared on the TV series ""Holby City"", ""Coronation Street"", and ""The Grand"". He played the part of Danny Hargreaves in Coronation Street from 1999-2001. He also was in ""Doctors"". He studied drama at Hull University and has performed extensively with the theatre company Northern Broadsides. In 2000 he appeared in Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes as Gary Barlow."
"for his narration. Timothy West Timothy Lancaster West, CBE (born 20 October 1934) is an English film, stage and television actor, with more than fifty years of varied work in the business. As well as many classical theatre performances, he has appeared frequently on television, including spells in both ""Coronation Street"" as Eric Babbage and Stan Carter in ""EastEnders"", and also in "" Not Going Out"", as the original Geoffrey Adams. He is married to the actress Prunella Scales; since 2014 they have been seen travelling together on British and overseas canals in the Channel 4 series ""Great Canal Journeys""."
"appeared in ""The Road to Coronation Street"", playing a younger version of his father William Roache during the time ""Coronation Street"" creator Tony Warren was attempting to bring the soap to television. It was announced on 20 December 2010 that James Roache would be joining the cast of ""Coronation Street"" full-time in 2011 reprising the role of James Cunningham. He returned on 29 April 2011 and departed in July 2011. James Roache William James Roache (born 29 December 1985) is an English actor who is perhaps best known for his roles in connection with his father William Roache. In ""Coronation"
"selling novel ""First and Only"". Shane O'Meara Shane O'Meara (born 26 April 1992) is an Irish actor best known for playing Connor Mulgrew in ""Waterloo Road"" and Sean Donoghue in BBC One daytime soap, ""Doctors"". O'Meara was born in Ireland on 26 April 1992. He grew up in Livingston, Scotland and attended St. Margaret's Academy. He has two brothers; Ryan and Allen, and a sister; Sionainn. He attended Edinburgh Telford College from 2009–2010 studying Higher Drama and NC Acting & Performance. He also attended Dundee College from 2010–2011 studying HNC Acting & Performance. O'Meara is currently living in London, England."
"Ian Puleston-Davies Ian Puleston-Davies (born 6 September 1958) is a Welsh actor and writer. He is best known for his role as King Thistle from Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom and builder Owen Armstrong in the ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"" from 2010 to 2015. In November 2014, ITV announced that Puleston-Davies had quit his role as Owen Armstrong in ""Coronation Street"", and his character departed from the show on 15 April 2015. Born in Flint, north Wales, Puleston-Davies starred in the ITV drama ""Vincent"" alongside Ray Winstone and in ""Ghostboat"" (also for ITV) alongside David Jason. He also played"
"Thomas Brodie-Sangster Thomas Brodie-Sangster (born 16 May 1990), also credited as Thomas Sangster, is an English actor and former child actor known for playing Sam in ""Love Actually"" (2003), Simon in ""Nanny McPhee"" (2005), Ferb in ""Phineas and Ferb"" (2007-2015), Jojen Reed in ""Game of Thrones"" (2013-2014) and Newt in the ""Maze Runner"" film series (2014-2018). Sangster also grew in popularity for starring in critically acclaimed cult films such as ""Death of a Superhero"" (2011), ""Bright Star"" (2009) and as Paul McCartney in ""Nowhere Boy"" (2009). He also had a cameo appearance in """" (2015) and a role as Whitey"
"year he met his future wife, Dee Sadler, an actress playing Maggie, who had to be rescued from a cave before hospitalisation. Thompson has currently played the role of Charlie for over 30 years, and is the only remaining character from the original cast. In 2004 his character went on a six-month sabbatical, which remains his most notable absence from the show. Currently, he is allowed a few months off from filming per year. Apart from ""Casualty"", he has also played Charlie in the spin-off shows ""Holby City"" and ""HolbyBlue"". It was revealed in July 2017, that Thompson was the"
"David Jason. Armitage lived in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire and subsequently in Cononley near Skipton. Armitage died of a heart attack on 30 November 2018, aged 79. He is survived by two adult children. Peter Armitage (actor) Peter James Armitage (23 October 1939 – 30 November 2018) was an English television actor best known for his role as Bill Webster on long-running soap opera ""Coronation Street"". He was a regular on British screens from the 1970s onwards. Armitage was born in Skipton, West Riding of Yorkshire, where he was brought up primarily by his aunt until the age of 10,"
"human medical research. In January 2016, Egan participated in Veganuary, and has remained vegan. Peter Egan Peter Joseph Egan (born 28 September 1946) is a British actor known for his TV roles, including Hogarth in ""Big Breadwinner Hog"", the future King George IV of the United Kingdom in ""Prince Regent"" (1979); smooth neighbour Paul Ryman in the sitcom ""Ever Decreasing Circles"" (1984–89); and Hugh ""Shrimpie"" MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire, in ""Downton Abbey"" (2012–15). He is married to retired actress Myra Frances. Egan was born in Hampstead, London, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of"
"Stephen Hancock Philip Stephen Hancock (24 November 1925 – 1 November 2015) was a British television and stage actor. He was born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham and attended the Chorister School, Durham and the Darlington Grammar School before reading music at Durham University as a mature student. He served as a radio engineer in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He was best known for his role as Ernest Bishop in ""Coronation Street"". Introduced as wedding photographer Gordon Bishop in a 1967 episode dedicated to one of Elsie Tanner's marriages, he later re-emerged as the regular character"
"Oliver Mellor Oliver Mellor (born 30 January 1981 in Windsor, Berkshire) is a British actor and former personal trainer, perhaps best known for playing the role of Dr. Matt Carter in ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 20 August 2010 but departed the show on 5 April 2013 after a 3-year stint on the show. Mellor grew up in Windsor, Berkshire with his father a hotelier, his mother a flight attendant and his older sister. He graduated from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in summer 2005. Before he became an actor, Mellor was a personal trainer and a"
"2005. Stan Richards Stanley ""Stan"" Richards (8 December 1930 – 11 February 2005) was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"". He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally ""signed"" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of ""Coronation Street"" as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist. Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards"
"Adam Woodyatt Adam Brinley Woodyatt (born 28 June 1968) is an English actor, best known for his role as Ian Beale in the long-running BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". He is the show's longest-serving actor, and the only one to have appeared continuously since its inception in February 1985. Alongside Letitia Dean and Gillian Taylforth, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, Woodyatt is one of only three members of the original cast currently in ""EastEnders"", but the only one of the three to have appeared continuously throughout the show's run. He is a recipient of 5 British Soap Awards"
"British Empire (OBE) on 17 June 2006. Charles Dance Walter Charles Dance, (born 10 October 1946) is an English actor, screenwriter, and film director. Some of his most high-profile roles are Tywin Lannister in HBO's ""Game of Thrones"" (2011–2015), Guy Perron in ""The Jewel in the Crown"" (1984), Sardo Numspa in ""The Golden Child"" (1986), Jonathan Clemens in ""Alien 3"" (1992), Benedict in ""Last Action Hero"" (1993), the Master Vampire in ""Dracula Untold"" (2014), Lord Havelock Vetinari in ""Terry Pratchett's Going Postal"" (2010), Alastair Denniston in ""The Imitation Game"" (2014), and Emperor Emhyr var Emreis in """" (2015). Charles Dance"
"place at university, and thus found his working-class background—as well as his parents, Frank and Ida (Frank Pemberton and Noel Dyson)—something of an embarrassment. The character was one of the few to have experienced life outside of Coronation Street. In some ways this predicts the growth of globalisation, and the decline of similar communities. In an episode from 1961, Barlow declares: ""You can't go on just thinking about your own street these days. We're living with people on the other side of the world. There's more to worry about than Elsie Tanner and her boyfriends."" Roache is the only remaining"
"Owen Aaronovitch Owen Aaronovitch (born 1956) is an English actor, known for portraying Jon Lindsay in ""Coronation Street"". Aaronovitch was born in Parliament Hill Fields, London. He is the son of the late economist and communist Sam Aaronovitch, brother of the journalist David Aaronovitch and writer Ben Aaronovitch. Aaronovitch attended Dame Alice Owen's School in Islington, and at the age of eighteen moved to Newcastle to study creative arts. Aaronovitch is married to actress Fiona Bruce, with whom he has two children, Frankie and Ruben. Aaronovitch made his professional debut at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. His theatre work includes"
"Roger Lloyd-Pack Roger Lloyd-Pack (8 February 1944 – 15 January 2014) was an English actor. He was best known for the role of Trigger in ""Only Fools and Horses"" from 1981 to 2003. He had a supporting role of Owen Newitt in ""The Vicar of Dibley"" from 1994 to 2007, and as Tom in ""The Old Guys"" with Clive Swift. He was also well known for his appearance as Barty Crouch, Sr. in the film ""Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"" and his appearances in ""Doctor Who"" as John Lumic in the episodes ""Rise of the Cybermen"" and ""The"
"Tommy Duckworth Tommy Duckworth is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Darryl Edwards from 1992 to 1997, Joseph Aston in 2000 and Chris Fountain from 2011 to 2013. The character was born on screen during the episode airing on 9 September 1992 and departed in December 1993, before returning for five short stints in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 2000. The character returned on a more permanent basis on 28 March 2011. Tommy is the son of Terry (Nigel Pivaro) and Lisa Duckworth (Caroline Milmoe). Since his first appearance in 1992, he had"
"motorbikes to deliver lifesaving medical support in the mountainous and remote villages of Lesotho with other celebrities including his Coronation Street co-star Shobna Gulati. Oliver Mellor Oliver Mellor (born 30 January 1981 in Windsor, Berkshire) is a British actor and former personal trainer, perhaps best known for playing the role of Dr. Matt Carter in ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 20 August 2010 but departed the show on 5 April 2013 after a 3-year stint on the show. Mellor grew up in Windsor, Berkshire with his father a hotelier, his mother a flight attendant and his older sister. He"
"2006 with his mother, Tasha Bertram, ""to create opportunities in the film industry for new British talent; innovative writers, actors and directors."" The company was dissolved in May 2013. Sangster plays bass guitar, and in January 2010 joined the band Winnet, in which his mother sings the vocals. Thomas Brodie-Sangster Thomas Brodie-Sangster (born 16 May 1990), also credited as Thomas Sangster, is an English actor and former child actor known for playing Sam in ""Love Actually"" (2003), Simon in ""Nanny McPhee"" (2005), Ferb in ""Phineas and Ferb"" (2007-2015), Jojen Reed in ""Game of Thrones"" (2013-2014) and Newt in the ""Maze"
"(who plays the lead character in the comedy). Craig Charles has played Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street since 2005. In September 2015, it was announced that Gregson had taken an extended break from the show for ""personal reasons"" and that Steve would be off-screen for several months. He would also not appear in the upcoming live episode, but would feature in the episodes either sides of it. Steve departed in November 2015, but returned in April 2016. Steve began a relationship with Karen Phillips played by Suranne Jones. Rick Fulton of the ""Daily Record"" noted that Karen vows to be"
"any of the categories. Sutton was shortlisted for 'Most Popular Actor' at the National Television Awards 2007, alongside Charlie Clements (""EastEnders""), David Tennant (""Doctor Who"") and Antony Cotton (""Coronation Street""). The awards were voted for by the public and the ceremony took place on 31 October 2007. The award was won by David Tennant. Sutton was voted 'Most Popular Actor' and the John Paul/Craig storyline won 'Storyline of the Year'. Sutton was again nominated for the award of Best Newcomer, losing to ""Coronation Street"" Craig Gazey. James Sutton (actor) James Cook (born 31 January 1983), better known as James Sutton,"
"Steven Arnold Steven Arnold (born 12 December 1974) is an English actor best known for his role as Ashley Peacock in the long running hit show ""Coronation Street"". He was educated at Sir Thomas Boteler in Warrington where his drama teacher suggested he try for a part in a National Film and Television School production called ""This Boy's Story"". This film went on to win a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) for Best Short Film in 1991,in 1996 shortly after his role in coronation street started Arnold split from his long term partner Ryan Allen who he had been in"
"in Europe he had various jobs, worked in repertory theatres in England and appeared in West End plays including ""Alfie."" George Waring (actor) George Waring (20 February 1925 – 15 February 2010) was a British television actor from 1962 to 2000. He also had occasional feature film credits. He was best known for appearing on ""Coronation Street"" as Arnold Swain, the bigamist husband of Emily Bishop in 1980. Earlier in the 1970s he appeared in ""Crown Court"", the long running ITV courtroom drama series. He also appeared in an episode of the early ""Doctor Who"" series. He attended Ducie High"
"in Verwood, Dorset. Iris died in 2002 from natural causes and was buried alongside him. Buster Merryfield Harry ""Buster"" Merryfield (27 November 1920 – 23 June 1999) was an English actor best known for starring as Uncle Albert in the BBC comedy ""Only Fools and Horses"". Born in Battersea, London, England, Merryfield was from a working-class background. His father, also called Harry Merryfield, was a packer, and his mother Lily (née Stone), was a part-time waitress. His sister Irene died when she was eight years old. He was given the name ""Buster"" by his grandfather, as he weighed nine pounds"
"Rupert Hill Rupert Sinclair Hill (born 15 June 1978) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in several soap operas. Rupert Hill started with small roles on television. He appeared in one episode of ""EastEnders"" as Robbie's half-brother Kevin Bolton, and also played a part in a music video by the band Haven. Hill subsequently went into the ongoing role of Cameron Davenport in daily serial ""Family Affairs"", a role he played from 2002 to 2004. He was then cast in ""Coronation Street"", originating the role of Jamie Baldwin in 2004. Hill played guitar in the now"