List of ''Coronation Street'' characters (2018)

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 successor, Iain MacLeod. The first character to be introduced is Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton) in January. Rosemary Piper (Sophie Thompson), Mike Thornberry (Louis Emerick) and Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) joined the show in March. Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell), Kayla Clifton (Mollie Winnard) and Susie Barlow made their first appearances in April, while Mr Fitzgerald (Adam Weafer) appeared in July. Paula Martin (Stirling Gallacher) joined the cast in August, while Hannah Gilmore (Hannah Ellis Ryan), Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) and Vicky Jefferies (Kerri Quinn) are introduced in September.

Josh Tucker

Josh Tucker
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Ryan Clayton
First appearance Episode 9363/9364
26 January 2018 (2018-01-26)
Last appearance Episode 9575
1 October 2018 (2018-10-01)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; regular
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Occupation Car mechanic

Josh Tucker,[1] played by Ryan Clayton, made his first appearance on 26 January 2018.[2][3] Details about the character were announced in early December 2017, with Carl Greenwood of The Sun reporting that he would be involved in a male rape storyline with established character David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd).[4] Clayton's casting was announced on 16 January 2018.[3] In July 2018, Clayton was longlisted for the "Best Bad Boy" award at the Inside Soap Awards.[5] Clayton filmed his final scenes later in 2018 and Josh departs in episode 9575, first broadcast on 1 October 2018.[6]

When a vacancy arises at Webster's Autocentre, following the death of their mechanic Luke Britton (Dean Fagan), Josh approaches co-owner Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and asks if he needs to fix anything in order to prove he is worthy of the job. After a brief interview, despite querying about the number of different towns and garages he has worked in, Tyrone agrees to give Josh the job. Josh also impresses Tyrone by suggesting that they and other street residents should remember Luke by hosting a charity boxing match in his honour.

Over the following months, Josh befriends David and the pair often hang out and go drinking together. This initially causes problems in David's relationship with his girlfriend, Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding). However, Shona eventually accepts their friendship. When Shona, David and Josh are drinking in the pub with some of their neighbours, Shona comments on the chemistry between Josh and Alya Nazir (Sair Khan). David dismisses this idea leading Shona to tease him about wanting Josh all to himself. Josh overhears this and becomes more flirtatious with David.

In March, Josh spikes David's drink with GHB during a night out, takes David back to his flat and rapes him. David awakens in Josh's bed and realises with horror what happened to him. When Josh turns up at his house the next day, David confronts him but Josh manipulates David by claiming that they got drunk and had a consensual one-night stand. David's relationship with Shona suffers as a result of his secret rape trauma and he breaks up with her. Josh asks David if he ended his relationship because of their "one night stand" but an angry David tells Josh he is delusional and sick in the head if he thinks David ended his relationship because he wants to get together with him.

When Tyrone pulls out of the charity boxing match, David volunteers to fight his sister Sarah Platt's (Tina O'Brien) boyfriend Gary Windass (Mikey North) in his place despite his epilepsy ruling him out. Josh is refereeing the fight and taunts David during the break. David snaps and brutally beats up Gary in front of the shocked crowd. Josh does not bother to stop the fight. Gary is rushed to hospital where he recovers. Gary thinks David is suffering post traumatic stress disorder as a result of witnessing his wife Kylie's murder two years previously.

David is arrested for ABH but released on bail. David has a one-night stand with the new trainee hairdresser, Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) and moves her into his house. However, after his neighbour Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) commits suicide, David admits to Shona that Josh raped him. David is arrested for failing to turn up at court and Shona confronts Josh who continues to pretend he and David had a consensual one night stand. Josh arrives at Alya's house with flowers and charms her into bed to give himself a cover story in case David and Shona report him to the police.

Josh returns a month later when it's revealed David had been following him to try and stop him from raping someone else. Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) finds David and tells him to go home. However once David leaves, Billy tells Ethan (the man Josh is with at a bar) that Josh is a rapist. It transpires that Josh was beaten up by Ethan after finding GHB in his pocket.

Josh is left temporarily blind in hospital due to the attack. David is happy at Josh's suffering but Billy is wracked with guilt over his role. Billy tries to get Josh to admit his sins but fails.

Rosemary Piper

Rosemary Piper
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Sophie Thompson
First appearance Episode 9401
12 March 2018 (2018-03-12)
Last appearance Episode 9401
6 June 2018 (2018-06-06)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; recurring
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Occupation Clairvoyant
Actress Sophie Thompson portrays Rosemary.

Rosemary Piper,[7] played by Sophie Thompson, made her first appearance on 12 March 2018.[8] The character and Thompson's casting details were announced on 18 January 2018.[9] Rosemary is a psychic medium, who tells Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) that she has been in contact with her late husband Alf Roberts (Bryan Mosley). Audrey's daughter Gail is unconvinced, but Rosemary tells her that she has also received messages from Gail's former, deceased husbands, including Richard Hillman (Brian Capron).[9] Of Thompson's casting, a show spokesperson stated, "Sophie is perfect for the role of Rosemary and we are excited she is joining the cast and working alongside Helen and Sue. Gail and Audrey are convinced she is getting messages from Alf and Gail's husbands. It remains to be seen if she is all she claims to be."[9]

Rosemary first appears when she books a hair appointment at Audrey's Salon. She claims that a former client of Audrey's, who recently died, recommended the salon. It emerges that Rosemary is conspiring with Lewis Archer (Nigel Havers) in a scheme against Gail, which Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Cathy Matthews (Melanie Hill) become targets of too.

Mike Thornberry

Mike Thornberry
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Louis Emerick
First appearance Episode 9415
28 March 2018 (2018-03-28)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; recurring (returning)
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Occupation Former teacher
Taxi driver

Mike Thornberry, portrayed by Louis Emerick, made his first appearance on 28 March 2018.[10] The character and Emerick's casting details were announced on 27 January 2018.[11] Emerick began filming on 31 January.[12] Mike is a love interest for Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) and the former school teacher of Liz's son, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).[11] Emerick signed a three-month contract with Coronation Street.[13] Emerick expressed his delight at joining the show. He commented, "To say I'm chuffed is the biggest understatement ever!"[11] Emerick previously appeared in the soap in 1986 as a delivery man.[14]

Mike arrives to ask Steve for a job at his taxi firm, StreetCars, which he agrees to. Alison Slade of What's on TV reported that Steve thinks that "there's some fun to be had in being his teacher's boss."[14] Mike tries to win the attraction of Liz, which Steve dislikes.[11] On 24 April 2018, it was confirmed that his contract would not be renewed at its conclusion, but he had not finished filming yet.[13] When the announcement received criticism, Emerick defended the news, stating that he was aware of the length of his contract when he joined. He confirmed that he would not be killed off.[15] Mike made his final appearance on 29 June 2018 after his relationship with Liz.[16] On 22 August, it was announced that Emerick would return to the series in November, following a positive response to his character in his initial stint. Chris Edwards of Digital Spy reported that Mike returns because he has "unfinished business" with Liz.[17]

Geoff Metcalfe

Geoff Metcalfe
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Ian Bartholomew
Duration 2018–
First appearance Episode 9415
28 March 2018 (2018-03-28)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
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Occupation Hospital radio dj

Geoff Metcalfe, portrayed by Ian Bartholomew, made his first appearance on 28 March 2018.[10] The character was announced on 22 March 2018,[18] while Bartholomew's casting details were announced after the episode's transmission.[19] Geoff is a love interest for Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) and the DJ at Weatherfield General's radio station.[18] Duncan Lindsay of the Metro described Geoff as "dashing".[18] Geoff meets Audrey and Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) at the hospital after Audrey is admitted to the hospital and they mistaken Geoff for a doctor.[18] Geoff dedicates a song on his radio station to Audrey and he asks Audrey to join him on his radio show.[18] Lindsay (Metro) reported that Geoff and Audrey would "have a laugh together" after she becomes locked in the radio studio.[18]

Lindsay revealed that Geoff would have relatives on the show already, but did not confirm who.[18] After the broadcast of his first episode, Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy wondered whether he could be related to established character Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine).[19] On 30 March, it was revealed that Geoff is the father of Tim when he visited Tim's wife, Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor), and Tim's daughter, Faye Windass (Ellie Leach). Producers kept Geoff's identity a secret until the episode's transmission.[20]

Tim sends Faye to live with Geoff because he fears for her safety with Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) creating trouble for Faye's family. When Audrey is admitted to hospital with a fracture, she and Rita mistake Geoff for a doctor and he introduces himself as the hospital radio DJ. Geoff helps Audrey run the show when she is locked in the radio room. Geoff visits Faye and Sally at their home.

Emma Brooker

Emma Brooker
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Alexandra Mardell
Duration 2018–
First appearance Episode 9435
20 April 2018 (2018-04-20)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
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Occupation Apprentice hairdresser

Emma Brooker, portrayed by Alexandra Mardell, made her first appearance on 20 April 2018.[21] The character and Mardell's casting details were announced on 21 March 2018.[22] Emma is 19 years old and begins an apprenticeship at Audrey Roberts' (Sue Nicholls) salon.[21] Duncan Lindsay of the Metro reported that Emma would be incompetent at her job, which makes her clash with David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), who had recently been raped by Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton).[23] David Brown of the Radio Times described the character as "bubbly".[24] In June 2018, Mardell was offered a new six-month contract with the show after proving popular with viewers. The actress expressed her delight at her contract extension, commenting, "I'm so pleased."[24] Following her contract extension, Mardell relocated from her home in London to Manchester, where the show is filmed.[24]

David is unaware that Emma has been hired and becomes annoyed that he was not told.[21] Emma notices that David is stressed and upset and they have sex.[21] Afterwards, David rejects Emma, which makes her realise that David has no feelings for her. Producer Kate Oates said that by having sex with Emma, David is "trying to find a way to hide in plain sight."[23] She added that David would credit having sex with Emma as "one of his big mistakes", but feels that it is a method of proving his masculinity.[23] On her introduction, Mardell told Brown (Radio Times) that she found the experience "very surreal", but said that she "settled in quite quickly".[24] As part of a new salon storyline, Mardell featured in scenes with Rula Lenska, who portrays rival hairdresser Claudia Colby. She enjoyed filming with Nicholls and Lenska and felt "spoilt" to share scenes with both actresses.[24] Emma was also given a love interest in established character Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni), who is diagnosed HIV-positive. Mardell thought that Emma would be "open-minded" about Seb's diagnosis, but would not understand it properly. She also believed there would be problems with Seb's former girlfriend, Faye Windass (Ellie Leach), who was still romantically interested in him.[24]

Kayla Clifton

Kayla Clifton
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Mollie Winnard
First appearance Episode 9441
27 April 2018 (2018-04-27)
Last appearance Episode 9519
27 July 2018 (2018-07-27)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; regular
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Other names Kayla Westbrook
Occupation Restaurant worker

Kayla Clifton (also credited as Kayla Westbrook), portrayed by Mollie Winnard, made her first appearance on 27 April 2018. The character and Winnard's casting details were announced on 21 March 2018.[22] Kayla is an employee at Zeedan Nazir's (Qasim Akhtar) restaurant, Speed Daal.[22] Alison Slade of What's on TV reported that Kayla would create problems for Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) and Craig Tinker (Colson Smith).[22] On 27 July 2018, it was confirmed that Winnard had made her final appearance as Kayla. A show spokesperson stated that Kayla could return in the future though.[25] In July 2018, Winnard was longlisted for the "Best Bad Girl" award at the Inside Soap Awards.[5]

On 6 May 2018, it was reported that Kayla is the daughter of Neil Clifton (Ben Cartwright), who was involved in Bethany's grooming storyline during 2017. Kayla keeps her identity a secret, suggesting that she could seek revenge on Bethany and Craig, who helped convict Neil.[26] Kayla gives Craig her phone number, upsetting Bethany. It was reported that Bethany would suffer flashbacks of her encounters with Neil and would struggle to move on after being faced with "a daily reminder of the horror of what she's been through."[26]

Susie Price

Susie Price
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Isaac and Eddison
Lexi and Liberty
First appearance Episode 9444
30 April 2018 (2018-04-30)
Last appearance Episode 9525
3 August 2018 (2018-08-03)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; recurring
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Other names Susie Barlow
Home France

Susie Price (also Barlow) made her first appearance on 30 April 2018. She is portrayed by two sets of twins, girls Lexi and Liberty, and boys Eddison and Isaac.[27] Susie is the daughter of Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) and Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward), although Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) agrees to raise her after Eva decides she does not want a child. On Toyah's plan to raise Eva's baby, Taylor said it "seems to come out of the blue" in a "split second", with Toyah figuring out how it can work, but it is "tiptoed around in previous conversations."[28] Tyldesley and Taylor spent eight hours filming the labour scenes. Tyldesley used her own experiences to portray the scenes and said that she "felt like I'd given birth".[29] Tyldesley explained that Eva is scared when she goes into labour alone and after Susie is born, she tries to avoid bonding with her at risk of establishing a connection with her. However, Tyldesley pointed out that when Eva holds Susie, she "fall[s] in love with her".[29]

When the surrogate mother carrying a baby for Toyah and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) miscarries, Eva agrees to hand her unborn daughter to Toyah, under the pretence that the baby is the surrogate's. Eva gives birth in a cottage in Lymm with the help of Toyah and the baby is named Susie after Peter's late twin sister Susan Barlow (Joanna Foster). Toyah finds pictures Eva had taken with Susie, but Eva insists Toyah is her mother and Toyah later returns to Weatherfield with Susie.

Mr Fitzgerald

Mr Fitzgerald
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Adam Weafer
First appearance Episode 9508
16 July 2018 (2018-07-16)
Last appearance Episode 9509
16 July 2018 (2018-07-16)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; guest
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Occupation Secondary school teacher

Mr Fitzgerald, portrayed by Adam Weafer, appeared in two episodes first broadcast on 16 July 2018.[30] Mikie O'Loughlin of RSVP Live reported on 28 June 2018 that Weafer would guest star in the show as a teacher.[31] On the role, Weafer told Siobhan O'Connor of the Irish Mirror, "It's only a couple of episodes and it's got a mad ending to it."[32] The actor was invited to audition for the role and was surprised to discover he was successful.[32] Weafer filmed for the role across one week and enjoyed the process. He hoped to reprise the role in the future and opined that it would be good to introduce a new Irish character to the soap opera.[33] Dianne Bourne of the Manchester Evening News described the character as "dodgy" and said that he "caused a stir among viewers".[30]

Mr Fitzgerald is a teacher at local secondary school, Weatherfield High School. He drops a van for repair at mechanics garage, Webster's Autos. Mechanic Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) discovers drugs in the glove compartment of the van and informs the police. They arrive at the garage as Mr Fitzgerald comes to collect the van; he is arrested for drug possession.

Paula Martin

Paula Martin
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Stirling Gallacher
Duration 2018−
First appearance Episode 9456
17 August 2018 (2018-08-17)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
Profile
Occupation Lawyer

Paula Martin, portrayed by Stirling Gallacher, made her first appearance on 17 August 2018.[34] The concept for the character was announced on 3 June 2018,[35] while further information, including Gallacher's casting details, were announced on 20 June.[36] The character was originally called Paula Cunliffe, although this was later changed.[34][37] At the time of the announcement, Gallacher had already begun filming.[36] Paula is billed as a "hugely successful lawyer" and a childhood friend of Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) and Gina Seddon (Connie Hyde). Paula is introduced when Sally asks for her help after being conned by a fraudster.[36][34] Dynevor explained that Sally disliked Paula as a child and bullied her because she was "popular" and "the real pretty girl".[34] She added that Paula would get along with Sally and Gina when they reunite and that they would be seen "laughing, getting drunk and reminiscing about old times".[34] Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy liked Paula's introduction and described her first scenes as "hilariously snobby".[38]

Carl Greenwood, writing for The Sun, reported that Paula would develop an attraction to Sally's daughter, Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent), despite an age gap between them.[36] A show spokesperson explained that Sophie has been unlucky in love until meeting Paula, so she starts to develop feelings for her. However, they revealed that Sally would be "furious" when she discovers their relationship.[36] The spokesperson commented, "She's livid about the age gap and brands her friend a cradle-snatcher."[36] Dynevor told Kilkelly that when Paula becomes romantically involved with Sophie, her friendship with Sally is ruined.[34]

Hannah Gilmore

Hannah Gilmore
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Hannah Ellis Ryan
First appearance Episode 9555
7 September 2018 (2018-09-07)
Last appearance Episode 9585
12 October 2018 (2018-10-12)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; recurring
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Other names Katie McDonald
Hannah Moorside

Hannah Gilmore (also Moorside), portrayed by Hannah Ellis Ryan, made her first appearance in the episode first broadcast on 7 September 2018.[39] The character was first referenced in January 1992 when she was born prematurely off-screen to Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) and Jim McDonald (Charles Lawson) and died shortly afterwards.[40] It was announced on 16 July 2018 that the character would appear in the series, twenty-six years after her supposed death.[40] It was reported that Liz would discover that there had been an error made at the hospital and that Katie had survived, before being adopted and moved to Australia. Then, when she was 18, Katie began looking for her parents, finding Jim through his military records.[40] The twist will "turn Liz's world upside down" as she struggles to cope with the news.[41]

The casting of Australian actress Ellis Ryan was announced on 18 July.[41] On her casting, a show spokesperson commented, "They've cleverly cast the role of Jim and Liz's daughter to a beautiful woman in the hope of making her the street's new resident fox."[42] The introduction of Hannah was criticised by fans, who disliked that producers were rewriting the show's history.[43] On 27 July, it was revealed that the character would be called Hannah, not Katie, having had her name changed after being adopted.[44]

Episodes following the character's first appearance reveal that Hannah is not Katie McDonald and is working with Jim to scam Liz and their son, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).[45] Lawson explained that Hannah visited him in prison and wanted to care for him, which Jim appreciated as he felt "abandoned". He added that their relationship is "a spooky one".[45] The actor revealed that Hannah is leading the scam and Jim regrets the plan as soon as he sees Liz again.[45] He also predicted that the storyline would be emotional.[45] Justin Harp of Digital Spy described Hannah and Jim's relationship as "disgusting".[46]

Hannah first appears when she meets with Jim McDonald. Liz and Jim meet for dinner, where he explains that a woman traced him through his Army records and revealed herself to be their daughter Katie. Jim then introduces Hannah to Liz as their daughter; Liz is shaken and tells Hannah to leave. Jim explains that there was a mix-up with the babies at the hospital and Katie was swapped with an Australian couple; Jim hands Liz the results of a DNA test and a photo of Hannah. In a conversation between Hannah and Jim, it emerges that they are in a relationship and they are planning to scam Liz and Steve as revenge for letting Jim reside in prison.

Evelyn Plummer

Evelyn Plummer
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Maureen Lipman
Duration 2018−
First appearance Episode 9558
12 September 2018 (2018-09-12)
Introduced by Iain MacLeod
Classification Present; regular

Evelyn Plummer, portrayed by Maureen Lipman, made her first appearance on 12 September 2018.[47] The character and Lipman's casting details were announced on 3 August 2018.[48] Evelyn is introduced as the grandmother of established character Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall). The character is billed as an "outspoken battleaxe" and a "nuisance".[48] Producer Iain MacLeod described her as "eye-wateringly withering",[48] while Lipman described the character as a "nasty" person and a "monster".[49] The actress also called Evelyn "unpleasant and mean" and a "stroppy cow".[50] Chris Riches of the Daily Express reported that Evelyn would "ruffle a few feathers on the Street".[49] Lipman previously appeared in the soap as Lillian Spencer in 2002.[48] The actress decided to join the cast after receiving a "sign" from her dead husband, former Coronation Street writer Jack Rosenthal, that she should accept the role of Evelyn.[49]

Evelyn arrives after Tyrone researches his family history following the death of his mother, Jackie Dobbs (Margi Clarke). Evelyn then moves into Tyrone and his partner Fiz Stape's (Jennie McAlpine) house, "[wasting] no time in making herself comfortable."[48] MacLeod said that he was "beyond thrilled" to introduce the character and believed that she would "add a fresh dollop of northern humour to the show as she turns Tyrone and Fiz's lives upside down".[48] Advanced spoilers for the character's introduction explained that after rejecting Tyrone, he discovers that she is being evicted and has nowhere to stay. She visits Weatherfield and after conning Dev and spending time in the Rovers Return Inn pub, she agrees to move into Tyrone and Fiz's home.[51]

In an interview with Claire Crick of What's on TV, Lipman revealed that Evelyn would clash with Tyrone's partner, Fiz, leading to McAlpine's temporary exit from the show. The actress explained that Evelyn's "boorish behaviour" would cause Fiz to leave.[50] Lipman also spoke about Evelyn's relationship with Tyrone, stating that it was "prickly".[50] Tyrone is Evelyn's only remaining family member and he helps her when she has nobody else, but she refuses to appreciate his efforts. Lipman commented, "Tyrone's a darling and she just comes along and wrecks everything."[50] Despite Evelyn's brash manner, Lipman believed that her character was redeemable and hoped that writers would include some kinder traits in Evelyn.[50]

Vicky Jefferies

Vicky Jefferies
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Kerri Quinn
Duration 2018−
First appearance Episode 9562
17 September 2018 (2018-09-17)
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; guest

Vicky Jefferies, portrayed by Kerri Quinn, made her first appearance on 17 September 2018.[52] The character and Quinn's casting details were announced on 18 July 2018.[53] Vicky is introduced as the mother of Tyler Jefferies (Will Barnett), a young gang leader. Vicky will feature in a storyline with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) following a rivalry between Tyler and Peter's son, Simon Barlow (Alex Bain).[53] Quinn told Ivan Little of the Belfast Telegraph that Vicky would "kick up a storm" when she appears.[54] Vicky will appear in 10 episodes with the possibility to extend this.[55] Producers asked Quinn to keep her Belfast accent for the role.[55] Quinn temporarily moved to Manchester, where the show is filmed, from Northern Ireland to film for the role.[53] Quinn was offered the role after she impressed producers during several meetings for another character, which she did not get.[55]

Other characters

Date(s) Character Actor Circumstances
12 January – 26 February Sam Bryce Amy Dolan[56] Sam is a friend of Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) who works at a lap dancing club. When Bethany's boyfriend, Craig Tinker (Colson Smith), asks who Sam is, Bethany claims that she is a member of a victim support group that she is attending. Sam encourages Bethany to be honest with Craig and her family. Craig, a police officer, attends a call to Sam and Bethany's club after Sam is groped by a drunk customer. When Sam is unable to give a clear description of her attacker, Bethany is asked to give a description, forcing her to face Craig.
16–28 May Dec Lonsdale Josh Harper[57] Dec is a former colleague of Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton). Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding visits Dec to speak to him about Josh, hoping to find evidence about Josh after he rapes Shona's boyfriend, David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd). Shona presses Dec for information, so he tells her that Josh was fired for fighting with a customer and said that he can not be trusted. Dec later visits Josh and confesses that he was also raped by Josh; he also asks Shona to leave him alone.
22 March– Tyler Jefferies Will Barnett[58][53] Tyler is a school friend of Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) who is involved in a gang. They have a negative effect on Simon's behaviour and mug Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls). Simon later brags to Tyler about his involvement in the mugging. Tyler and his gang continue to loiter around the street. When Carla Connor (Alison King) advises Simon to leave the gang, Tyler threatens her. Tyler and Simon throw a brick through a car windscreen, steal alcohol from the local shop and play truant. Tyler is disgusted when Simon sends a text from Tyler's mobile to Summer Spellman (Matilda Freeman) suggesting that Tyler wants to date her. He warns him to never use his phone again. A few months later, Tyler and Simon discovers that pensioner Flora McArdle (Eileen Davies) has inherited a large sum of money and decide to rob her flat while she is out. As they do, Flora returns; Tyler knocks her unconscious. Simon confesses his and Tyler's involvement to the police, who arrest Tyler. When Tyler sees Simon, he threatens to hurt him.
25 May−13 June Zack Rubinstein Uncredited[59] Zack is the son of Nicola Rubinstein (Nicola Thorp) and Gary Windass (Mikey North) who is born by caesarean section. He departs with Nicola after she decides to leave Weatherfield.
8 June Phillip Schofield Himself[60] Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby interview Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan), Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) on This Morning, following their involvement in a drugs bust.
Holly Willoughby Herself[60]
29 May–4 June Olivia Radfield Arianna Ajtar[61] Olivia is a model who works on a fashion shoot at Underworld factory booked by her agent Antoine Reese (Jay Rincon). She meets Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan) at the photoshoot and Rosie warns Olivia to check the extra bag that Antoine gave her. She discovers drugs inside the bag, something which Antoine had done to Rosie when she travelled to the UK a year earlier. Olivia works with Rosie and Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) to expose Antoine; they replace the drugs with icing sugar, but leave one package with drugs. The women then place the drugs in Antoine's luggage.
11 June– Duncan Radfield Nicholas Gleaves[62] Duncan is the father of Olivia Radfield (Arianna Ajtar). He applies for a council grant towards setting up a charity in memory of his dead wife, May. He thanks Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor for Rosie’s involvement in saving Olivia from prison.
25 June–25 July Marsha Clifton Joanne Mitchell[63] Marsha is the mother of Kayla Clifton (Mollie Winnard).
1 August–24 August Carol Emma Hartley-Miller[64] Carol is a homeless woman who discovers Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) sleeping homeless. Sean gives his tent to Carol as he plans to stay with someone, but when his plans fail, he tries to retrieve the tent. She refuses to return the tent, but offers Sean a list of hostels. When Sean is mugged, Carol assists him to the hospital and invites him to a homeless community run by homeless man, Frank.
3 August Helen Newton Lily Knight[65] Helen meets with Henry Newton (George Banks) at the Rovers Return Inn pub. When Henry tells Helen that he hasn't told his girlfriend, Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell), his secret, she calls him a "coward" and warns him to tell Gemma before she does. Their conversation is heard by Chesney Brown (Sam Aston), who confronts Henry. He reveals that Helen is his sister and that his allowance has been stopped by his parents.

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