Chris Gascoyne wanted to come back to 'Coronation Street' for Anne Kirkbride. The 47-year-old actor has revealed when he heard the actress, who played his on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap, passed away from cancer aged 60 in January, he didn't think twice about returning to play Peter Barlow for the on-screen funeral. He said: ''I was very happy to come back. I was very close to Annie Kirkbride, and when I heard she'd passed away, I thought Peter should come back for both her and Deirdre's sake.'' The actor - who left 'Corrie' last year after 14 years on the...
- 7/12/2015
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Chris Gascoyne wanted to come back to 'Coronation Street' for Anne Kirkbride. The 47-year-old actor has revealed when he heard the actress, who played his on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap, passed away from cancer aged 60 in January, he didn't think twice about returning to play Peter Barlow for the on-screen funeral. He said: ''I was very happy to come back. I was very close to Annie Kirkbride, and when I heard she'd passed away, I thought Peter should come back for both her and Deirdre's sake.'' The actor - who left 'Corrie' last year after 14 years on the...
- 7/9/2015
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Chris Gascoyne wants to ''do Annie proud'' when he returns to 'Coronation Street' for Deirdre Barlow's funeral. The ITV soap is set to pay tribute to Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre for over 40 years before losing her battle with cancer earlier this year, with a funeral for her long-running character. And Chris, who played Deirdre's step-son Peter, is hoping to give her a good send off. He said: ''Hopefully it'll put a bit of closure on it for us as well ... It's just for a few episodes but it's all about Deirdre and it's the way it's affected Peter, Tracy and...
- 5/7/2015
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Chris Gascoyne is returning to 'Coronation Street' as Peter Barlow for the funeral of his stepmother Deirdre Barlow. Following actress Anne Kirkbride's death from breast cancer in January bosses are to honour her 42 years playing Deirdre by giving the character a storyline send-off from Weatherfield. Chris left his role as Peter in November 2014 but is coming back to the cobbles to honour his friend Anne. The 42-year-old actor told the Birmingham Mail newspaper: ''We will be saying goodbye to Deirdre but also to Annie, so it is bound to be very emotional. I worked with Annie for 15 years and I...
- 4/24/2015
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Chris Gascoyne is returning to 'Coronation Street' as Peter Barlow for the funeral of his stepmother Deirdre Barlow. Following actress Anne Kirkbride's death from breast cancer in January bosses are to honour her 42 years playing Deirdre by giving the character a storyline send-off from Weatherfield. Chris left his role as Peter in November 2014 but is coming back to the cobbles to honour his friend Anne. The 42-year-old actor told the Birmingham Mail newspaper: ''We will be saying goodbye to Deirdre but also to Annie, so it is bound to be very emotional. I worked with Annie for 15 years and I...
- 4/23/2015
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A 2012 documentary which paid tribute to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride is to be repeated by ITV following the news of her death.
Deirdre and Me: A Tribute will air on Tuesday, February 3 in a 7.30pm timeslot on ITV.
An ITV press release bills the programme as "another chance to see this documentary special looking at the woman behind those famous glasses, showing as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street".
The programme was originally shown in November 2012 in celebration of Kirkbride reaching her 40th year in the role of Deirdre.
Deirdre and Me sees Kirkbride take the cameras backstage at Coronation Street while opening up over her soap career and her own personal life.
Coronation Street stars past and present including Bill Roache, Johnny Briggs, Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne all appear in the documentary.
Kirkbride passed away in...
Deirdre and Me: A Tribute will air on Tuesday, February 3 in a 7.30pm timeslot on ITV.
An ITV press release bills the programme as "another chance to see this documentary special looking at the woman behind those famous glasses, showing as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street".
The programme was originally shown in November 2012 in celebration of Kirkbride reaching her 40th year in the role of Deirdre.
Deirdre and Me sees Kirkbride take the cameras backstage at Coronation Street while opening up over her soap career and her own personal life.
Coronation Street stars past and present including Bill Roache, Johnny Briggs, Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne all appear in the documentary.
Kirkbride passed away in...
- 1/21/2015
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Michelle Keegan will have a ''Tina shrine'' in her new home. The 'Coronation Street' beauty - whose character Tina McIntyre was killed off in May - has revealed plans to dedicate an area of her new home in Essex, which she will share with fiancé Mark Wright, to her soap alter-ego as a reminder of her six years on the show. Speaking to Lucie Cave on heat radio, she said: ''I have got loads of pictures from the past, with Chris Gascoyne [Peter Barlow] and more all stacked up ready to go into my new home. So I will be taking...
- 7/13/2014
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Michelle Keegan thinks Rob Donovan is going to get his comeuppance on 'Coronation Street'. The 27-year-old actress bid an emotional farewell to the ITV soap last month when her character Tina McIntyre was murdered by Rob (Marc Baylis), who was furious that she was having an affair with his sister Carla's (Alison King) alcoholic husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). Viewers have seen Rob desperately trying to pin the blame on Peter in recent weeks, but Michelle believes he is eventually going to get the punishment he deserves. Speaking at the Lipsy Love Michelle Keegan launch party at the Rosewood Hotel in London last...
- 7/3/2014
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'Coronation Street's' Rob Donovan and Peter Barlow are set for a big showdown at Tina McIntyre's funeral next week. The soap villains will come to blows on Monday (23.06.14) when a drunken Peter - played by Chris Gascoyne - turns up to Tina's wake and tries to talk to his estranged wife, Rob's sister Carla (Alison King). Carla and Rob (Marc Baylis) are reeling from the revelation that Peter had an affair with Tina before she was killed by Rob last month and is determined to keep him away from his sister. Marc told Inside Soap magazine: ''Rob has promised Carla that he'll...
- 6/19/2014
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Marc Baylis has confirmed he's leaving 'Coronation Street'. The actor, who plays Tina McIntyre's killer Rob Donovan in the ITV soap, is hoping to keep fans in the dark until the last minute about why Rob and his brother-in-law Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) are leaving Weatherfield at the same time. Probed about Chris and him both leaving the programme at the end of the year, he announced: ''We are indeed. We're both leaving at round about the same time. This is why we can openly talk about it because it doesn't give anything away, it just entices everybody.'' Reminded that most killers on...
- 6/16/2014
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Jean Alexander has stopped watching 'Coronation Street' because she thinks there are too many storylines focused on sex. The 'Corrie' legend played cleaner Hilda Ogden on the ITV soap for 23 years before quitting in 1987, but she's admitted she no longer watches the show because she's not interested in the character's romantic conquests. Jean told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''The only stories they seem to have in mind is who is jumping into whose bed next. I lost interest.'' The 88-year-old actress also confessed the idea of watching recent storylines such as Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) cheating on his wife Carla...
- 5/7/2014
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William Roache will return to 'Coronation Street' in August and become involved in the Tina McIntyre murder storyline. The 81-year-old actor - who hasn't been seen in the soap since last April - will reprise his role as Ken Barlow this summer just after the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) is tragically killed off by a fellow resident. The upcoming murder is set to be a traumatic time for the Barlow family as a number of Ken's relatives - including his son Peter (Chris Gascoyne), adopted daughter Tracy (Kate Ford) and daughter-in-law Carla (Alison King) - are all high suspects in the...
- 4/17/2014
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'Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre is desperate for a baby. The stunning barmaid - played by Michelle Keegan - will discover she's pregnant next week following a passionate affair with married man Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). However, before she takes the tests, Tina, who was a surrogate mother for Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) last year, is praying the result will come back positive as she' hoping the recovering alcoholic will leave his wife Carla (Alison King) for her. Michelle said: ''She really wants the test to be positive. She hasn't got over the pain of giving her baby...
- 3/27/2014
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Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play after leaving 'Coronation Street'. The actor has decided to take time off from the ITV soap once his contract expires in August and he is keen to have exciting new acting ''experiences'' as well as enjoying a well-deserved break. He told TV Times magazine: ''I'd like to keep the character [of Peter Barlow] alive and have some experiences, because you need energy and a different mindset to get you through. When I came back in 2008, in my mind I'd only come back for a couple of years but I've done six - and...
- 3/5/2014
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A furious Tina McIntyre will slap her lover Peter Barlow in 'Coronation Street' next week. The Weatherfield barmaid - played by Michelle Keegan - turns violent as she realises Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has no intention of calling off his marriage with Carla (Alison King) to be with her. A source told Inside Soap magazine: ''He does love a gamble, does our Peter. He's playing a high-risk game and he thinks he can keep Tina onside. Let's hope for his sake that he can.'' Peter has promised to tell Carla about his illicit affair with Tina, but she is left fuming - and heartbroken...
- 3/5/2014
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Mark Wright says Michelle Keegan's affair in 'Coronation Street' has spiced up their love life. The actress' soap alter-ego Tina McIntyre has been seeing married man Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) in recent months and Michelle's fiancé admits he loves helping her learn lines for steamy scenes between the characters. Mark told the Daily Star newspaper: ''I always help her with her lines, we do it in bed. I love being the other people in her scenes. I've been Carla, Peter, even David Platt - it's fun! ''I like being Peter the most. It's cool pretending to have an affair with her, although we...
- 3/4/2014
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'Coronation Street's' Peter Barlow is to hit the bottle again after discovering his mistress Tina McIntyre is pregnant with his baby. The recovering alcoholic - who is played by Chris Gascoyne - will turn to booze after the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) admits she's carrying his child following their ongoing passionate affair, reports the Daily Star newspaper. In explosive scenes to be aired next month, Tina blurts out the news during a row. She tells him: ''You can be hard-faced sometimes, unless it's something you want, and then it's all charm and smiles. ''I think I'm pregnant. I haven't done the test...
- 2/24/2014
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'Coronation Street's' Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion. The boss of the soap's Underworld factory, played by Alison King, is stunned to find herself expecting her first child with new husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), but when her best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) suspects she's plotting a secret termination, she pleads with her pal to come clean. Michelle will scold Carla, saying: ''You can't keep something like this a secret from your husband. You wouldn't have an abortion without telling him would you?'' However, as the pregnancy wasn't planned and Carla feels like she wouldn't make a very good mother,...
- 2/7/2014
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'Coronation Street's' Tina McIntyre will find herself giving into her feelings for Peter Barlow next week. The soap favourite played by Michelle Keegan is determined to leave Weatherfield in order to avoid an affair with married Peter - played by Chris Gascoyne - but the pair eventually give in and enjoy another passionate kiss. A source told Inside Soap magazine: ''Of course, Tina is making the most sensible decision for everybody by bidding the Street farewell and leaving Peter far behind. She knows it can only end in tears and those tears will probably be her own. ''Peter doesn't have the courage to...
- 2/7/2014
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'Coronation Street's' Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion. The boss of the soap's Underworld factory, played by Alison King, is stunned to find herself expecting her first child with new husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), but when her best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) suspects she's plotting a secret termination, she pleads with her pal to come clean. Michelle will scold Carla, saying: ''You can't keep something like this a secret from your husband. You wouldn't have an abortion without telling him would you?'' However, as the pregnancy wasn't planned and Carla feels like she wouldn't make a very good mother,...
- 2/6/2014
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Marc Baylis had his head smashed into a wall by his 'Coronation Street' co-star. The 36-year-old actor plays the ITV soap's resident bad boy Rob Donovan and as he does all his own stunts and fight scenes, Marc admits sometimes he does get hurt by accident, as he did recently while filming with Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow). He explained: ''In a scene on the other week, when Peter pins Rob up against the wall, there was a couple of times when my head got smacked into the wall for real.'' However, Marc - whose character is married to Tracy Barlow (Kate Connerty)...
- 1/22/2014
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Coronation Street's Peter Barlow is to kiss Tina McIntyre on his wedding day. The factory co-owner - played by Chris Gascoyne - throws his wedding to fiancée Carla Connor (Alison King) into doubt tonight (04.12.13) when he shares a smooch with the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) shortly before his nuptials are due to take place. Viewers will have to tune in to see whether Peter goes through with his wedding or not following his embrace with Tina, and Chris admits even recovering alcoholic Peter doesn't know what he is going to do until the very last minute. He said: ''On...
- 12/4/2013
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Michelle Keegan's 'Coronation Street' exit will leave viewers needing ''a cold shower'' because of a raunchy affair. The soap's executive producer Stuart Blackburn has said her farewell storyline will feature some intimate scenes between her character Tina McIntyre and Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne. He told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: ''The chemistry between Tina and Peter is off the scale. ''I've watched some of the scenes that have just been shot and, man, do you need a cold shower afterwards. She is seriously sexy.'' The brunette beauty has played the barmaid since 2007 and her exit will bring together a number of...
- 11/28/2013
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Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre impresses Peter Barlow after she saves his son from bullies. The recovering alcoholic - played by Chris Gascoyne - is horrified after he discovers Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and her school pals have been tormenting Simon (Alex Bain) and posting footage of the vicious behaviour online. However, after the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) races to the rescue and steps in to defend the youngster, Peter is amazed by her heroic actions and the pair strike up a flirtatious fling, which leads to a saucy sex session. Returning pub landlady Liz McDonald (Bev Callard) realises the pair are starting...
- 9/25/2013
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'Coronation Street''s Tina McIntyre will have a Christmas fling with Peter Barlow. The beautiful bar maid played by Michelle Keegan has been embroiled in an on/off relationship with Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain) and is now looking to set her sights on the soap's lothario (Chris Gascoyne), who is engaged to factory boss Carla Connor (Alison King). A source told The Sun newspaper: ''This is the kind of ratings-winning storyline the soap needs. ''What better way for Tina to get over Tommy than for her to get to grips with another fella? ''Michelle is excited by the scripts and is looking forward to filming them.'' Tina's...
- 9/3/2013
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Coronation Street's David Neilson and Chris Gascoyne love rehearsing plays together. The pair - who play Roy Cropper and Peter Barlow - are ''very serious actors'' who enjoy using their downtime between scenes by running through dialogue from Nobel Prize-winning playwright Samuel Beckett and even get their colleagues Stephanie Cole and Malcolm Hebden to join in. A source said: ''You would not necessarily think it from watching them on-screen, but Chris and David are very serious actors. They love running through lines from Samuel Beckett plays and discussing his work. ''They are particularly interested in one of his plays and one day they...
- 4/30/2013
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Coronation Street's David Neilson and Chris Gascoyne love rehearsing plays together. The pair - who play Roy Cropper and Peter Barlow - are ''very serious actors'' who enjoy using their downtime between scenes by running through dialogue from Nobel Prize-winning playwright Samuel Beckett and even get their colleagues Stephanie Cole and Malcolm Hebden to join in. A source said: ''You would not necessarily think it from watching them on-screen, but Chris and David are very serious actors. They love running through lines from Samuel Beckett plays and discussing his work. ''They are particularly interested in one of his plays and one day they...
- 4/30/2013
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Coronation Street's David Neilson and Chris Gascoyne love rehearsing plays together. The pair - who play Roy Cropper and Peter Barlow - are ''very serious actors'' who enjoy using their downtime between scenes by running through dialogue from Nobel Prize-winning playwright Samuel Beckett and even get their colleagues Stephanie Cole and Malcolm Hebden to join in. A source said: ''You would not necessarily think it from watching them on-screen, but Chris and David are very serious actors. They love running through lines from Samuel Beckett plays and discussing his work. ''They are particularly interested in one of his plays and one day they...
- 4/28/2013
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Coronation Street's Peter Barlow ''completely hates'' girlfriend Carla Connor for muscling in on his business. The bad boy bookmaker - who is portrayed by Chris Gascoyne - resents the brunette beauty (Alison King) for buying his ex-wife Leanne Battersby's (Jane Danson) share of his bookies and installing her brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis), who Peter strongly dislikes, behind the counter. Chris said: ''He completely hates it. Peter can't believe she's done this, but he understands why, because Carla was acting out of the goodness of her heart. ''The thing is, though, Peter is quite stubborn, as we all know. For...
- 4/25/2013
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'Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley and Peter Barlow have a ''lovely little war''. The bistro businessman and bookie shop owner have been battling it out over Leanne Barlow (Jane Danson) ever since she cheated on then-fiance Peter with her ex-husband Nick in 2010 and while there is still tension between the men, actor Ben Price - who plays Nick - enjoys the confrontational scenes his co-star Chris Gascoyne. Ben explained: ''I think the roles are reversing with Peter and Nick now. It's a lovely little war to play out, and Chris is a great actor to go up against. ''Nick really hates Peter -...
- 1/25/2013
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Coronation Street star Ben Price has admitted that his character Nick Tilsley won't want to lose on-off partner Leanne Barlow. Nick has struggled to forgive Leanne (Jane Danson) after her unresolved feelings for ex-husband Peter (Chris Gascoyne) ruined their Christmas Day wedding last week. However, Price told All About Soap that Nick starts to reconsider his feelings as his recent one-night stand with Kylie Platt continues to play on his mind. The actor explained: "Prior to sleeping with Kylie, Nick felt betrayed. It was devastating for him that [Leanne had] gone to see Peter behind his back. He's still angry, but his guilt over bedding Kylie has changed things. "In a blurred kind of logic, Nick has started to build bridges with Leanne." Upcoming episodes see Leanne continue her (more)...
- 1/2/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow realises she has a massive decision to make this evening (December 24) as it becomes clear that ex-husband Peter wants her back. Tonight's episode sees Leanne (Jane Danson) get drunk at her hen party as she struggles with her mixed emotions over the upcoming wedding. When the bride-to-be arrives back on the cobbles following the wild night out, Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is on hand to help her sober up. After making Leanne some coffee in the back room (more)...
- 12/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Jane Danson has revealed that she had to wear Leanne Barlow's wedding dress for 18 days. The actress said that she grew tired of wearing the full bridal outfit while filming Leanne's Christmas Day wedding to Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). Danson told The Sun: "I got married at Christmas time myself so it felt quite weird filming a wedding at the same time. "It's a really lovely winter wonderland setting though and it's got a lovely Christmas theme. "Mind you, I am not so sure about the wedding dress. On day two it felt like a novelty but by day 18 of wearing it I was like, 'Omg! I have spent more time in this dress than my own!' I was so over it by the end." Leanne has struggled to choose between her fiance Nick and her ex-husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) on the soap. Viewers will...
- 12/23/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Ben Price has said that his off-screen friendship with Chris Gascoyne helps their characters' rivalry on the soap. Price, who plays Nick Tilsley, revealed that he and Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) "joke with each other" on set. Price told What's On TV: "We talk about the scenes a lot. Me and Chris have spent a lot of time working together. "I think actually, probably because we get on so well, that's probably what makes it work." The actor added: "I'm very lucky because I get on with Chris and we can play (more)...
- 12/23/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne and Peter Barlow finally start getting along better as they take Simon ice-skating in tonight's (December 17) double bill of the soap. Peter (Chris Gascoyne) comes along on the family outing when Nick is unable to go, and he uses the opportunity to clear the air with his ex-wife. In a heart-to-heart, Peter admits that he just wants Leanne (Jane Danson) to be happy with Nick and wishes her all the best. However, Leanne is starting to realise that she's not over Peter… (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow takes centre stage this Christmas as she must decide whether she really wants to marry Nick Tilsley. Leanne (Jane Danson) is due to tie the knot with Nick (Ben Price) on Christmas Day after he booked an expensive country house ceremony for them at the last minute. However, on the eve of the wedding, Leanne's ex-husband Peter gives her lots to think about by urging her not to go ahead with the big day. Faced with the realisation that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) wants her back, Leanne tries to push aside any doubts as she wakes up the next morning and changes into her wedding dress. Just as she is about to leave, though, Leanne realises that she'll have to face her true emotions and rushes off to pay Peter a surprise visit… At the same time, Leanne's scheming half-sister Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) does her (more...
- 12/16/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Peter Barlow faces a heartbreaking choice between his son Simon and girlfriend Carla Connor this evening (December 14). As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) prepares to head back to the Us with Carla in tonight's double bill, Leanne makes a difficult situation even worse by refusing to let him say goodbye to Simon (Alexander Bain). A defeated Peter is forced to set off for the airport without having seen his son, but just as he is checking in with Carla (Alison King), Simon turns up unexpectedly after making his own way there! When Simon admits (more)...
- 12/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Chris Gascoyne has teased his Coronation Street comeback scene as Peter Barlow, which airs tonight. Speaking to ITV.com, Gascoyne praised the timing of Peter and Carla's return to Weatherfield.
> Coronation Street's Peter to split with Carla, try to win back Leanne?
> Coronation Street fans "50/50" over Leanne's Nick, Peter dilemma The actor said: "I think it's brilliant the return of Peter and Carla, and it [comes] just at the right and stroke very wrong moment!" The 44-year-old took a four-month break with co-star Alison King (Carla) in June. He further teased: (more)...
> Coronation Street's Peter to split with Carla, try to win back Leanne?
> Coronation Street fans "50/50" over Leanne's Nick, Peter dilemma The actor said: "I think it's brilliant the return of Peter and Carla, and it [comes] just at the right and stroke very wrong moment!" The 44-year-old took a four-month break with co-star Alison King (Carla) in June. He further teased: (more)...
- 12/10/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne has revealed that he felt so overwhelmed by his character Peter Barlow that he had to take four months away from the soap. Gascoyne said that Barlow was so depressing and negative that he "lost" himself in the role.
[Left: Gascoyne at the Soap Awards and Right, as his character Peter Barlow] "After such a long stint working, I was Peter Barlow more than I was Chris," he told The Mirror. "It was constant. Long days filming then going home and learning 20 pages of script and going back the next day became too much. "The storylines were fantastic and I loved doing it, but I lost myself. "I found I'd got into Peter's mindset. It was inevitable, really. Peter can be a very negative character and (more)...
[Left: Gascoyne at the Soap Awards and Right, as his character Peter Barlow] "After such a long stint working, I was Peter Barlow more than I was Chris," he told The Mirror. "It was constant. Long days filming then going home and learning 20 pages of script and going back the next day became too much. "The storylines were fantastic and I loved doing it, but I lost myself. "I found I'd got into Peter's mindset. It was inevitable, really. Peter can be a very negative character and (more)...
- 12/9/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Jane Danson has claimed that fans are split over who they want Leanne to commit to. Leanne Battersby has been romantically torn between Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) for the last two years, with her dilemma to reach a head on Christmas Day. With Leanne about to marry Nick, ex-husband Peter's return and reported split with Carla will question her love for the Bistro owner. Talking to the Radio Times, Danson reflected: "It's safe to say that the reaction I've had is really 50/50. That's what's been so good about this story - one minute you're siding with Peter and the next you're siding with Nick. "Then there's Carla and Eva involved as well. They're all such flawed characters (more)...
- 12/9/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Jane Danson has revealed that Leanne has a moment with ex Peter on her Christmas Eve hen night. Leanne, who is to marry fiancé Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) on Christmas Day, will question her decision soon after Peter (Chris Gascoyne) returns to Weatherfield next Monday. Speaking to the Radio Times, Danson teased: "On the hen night, she goes back to being Leanne Battersby. She gets really drunk and behaves the way she would have 15 years ago. "Her real feelings come out and she has a moment with Peter where it's a will they/won't they kiss. It leads to big indecision on the wedding day." Catherine Tyldesley has already confirmed that her jealous alter ego Eva Price, who will be a bridesmaid at the wedding, will spike Leanne's drink at the hen do. Reflecting on Leanne's indecision, Danson explained: (more)...
- 12/8/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Peter Barlow is ''shocked'' at Leanne Battersby's wedding plans. The soap's bad boy, played by Chris Gascoyne, returns to Weatherfield with his new girlfriend Carla Connor (Alison King) after the pair fled to Los Angeles earlier this year as they lost their custody bid for Peter's son Simon. But Peter is taken aback by the news that his ex-wife Leanne (Jane Danson) is marrying her ex-husband and childhood sweetheart Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). Chris told InsideSoap magazine: ''Peter's utterly shocked that Leanne is marrying Nick. He still has deep feelings for her, and believes she has feelings for him. ''Peter wants...
- 12/5/2012
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Chris Gascoyne has teased his Coronation Street return, saying that his character Peter Barlow has "changed" during his time away. The actor, who was last seen on screen in July, told the Radio Times that Peter is "in a much better place" after spending five months in Los Angeles with girlfriend Carla Connor (played by Alison King). However, he hinted that trouble may be in store for the couple when they return to Weatherfield this month to find Peter's ex-wife Leanne preparing to marry former husband Nick Tilsley. Commenting on Peter's latest claims to have stopped drinking, Gascoyne said: "I do think [Peter's] changed. Being away was a good thing for him and he's in a much better place. "He may got sucked into his old way of life now he is back in Weatherfield but at the moment he's fighting that temptation." (more)...
- 12/1/2012
- by By Beth Curtis
- Digital Spy
Chris Gascoyne has returned to the Coronation Street after a four-month break. Pictures in today's Sun newspaper show the tanned actor - now sporting a white beard - collecting new scripts. Gascoyne, who plays alcoholic Peter Barlow, took time off to spend time with his wife and three children. The 44-year-old announced his hiatus alongside co-star and on-screen girlfriend Alison King (Carla Connor) back in May. Peter, as well as Carla, left (more)...
- 10/2/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy presents the full list of winners at the Inside Soap Awards 2012. Best Actor
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
The 18th National Television Awards have released their longlist of nominations. The public can now vote for the stars and TV shows they want to pick up gongs at the 2013 ceremony. Watch Dermot O'Leary revealing how to vote:
Dermot O'Leary will once again host the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at London's O2 on January 23. They will be broadcast live on ITV1. Viewers can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com. Fans can also book tickets for the event from www.the02.co.uk/NTA2013. The full list of nominees are below: Serial Drama
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Home and Away
Neighbours Serial Drama Performance
Alan Halsall - Coronation Street, Tyrone Dobbs
Alison King - Coronation Street, Carla Connor
Chris Fountain - Coronation Street, Tommy Duckworth
Chris Gascoyne - Coronation Street, (more)...
Dermot O'Leary will once again host the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at London's O2 on January 23. They will be broadcast live on ITV1. Viewers can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com. Fans can also book tickets for the event from www.the02.co.uk/NTA2013. The full list of nominees are below: Serial Drama
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Home and Away
Neighbours Serial Drama Performance
Alan Halsall - Coronation Street, Tyrone Dobbs
Alison King - Coronation Street, Carla Connor
Chris Fountain - Coronation Street, Tommy Duckworth
Chris Gascoyne - Coronation Street, (more)...
- 9/22/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street' leads the InsideSoap Awards shortlist with 16 nominations. The Weatherfield-based soap gained three more nominations than 'EastEnders' in the final list, with potential prizes in categories including Best Actor for Chris Gascoyne and Best Actress for Michelle Keegan. The magazine's editor Steven Murphy proclaimed 2012 to be an ''amazing year in the world of soap'' and said he was excited to see who won at the event on September 24. He said: ''We can't wait to reveal the winners of this year's Awards. As always, it's the Inside Soap magazine readers who choose who wins in every category, and...
- 9/17/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street has picked up the most nominations on the Inside Soap Awards 2012 shortlist. The Weatherfield drama leads the way this year with 16 nods in total, compared to 13 for EastEnders, 12 for Hollyoaks and 7 for Emmerdale. This year's 'Best Actor' category is a battle between Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow), EastEnders' Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Emmerdale's Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle) and Hollyoaks' Emmett Scanlan (Brendan Brady). The 'Best Actress' category, meanwhile, features Weatherfield's Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre), Walford's Linda Henry and Gillian Wright (Shirley Carter and Jean Slater) and departed Hollyoaks favourite Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan). Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street), Hetti Bywater (EastEnders), (more)...
- 9/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street' leads the InsideSoap Awards shortlist with 16 nominations. The Weatherfield-based soap gained three more nominations than 'EastEnders' in the final list, with potential prizes in categories including Best Actor for Chris Gascoyne and Best Actress for Michelle Keegan. The magazine's editor Steven Murphy proclaimed 2012 to be an ''amazing year in the world of soap'' and said he was excited to see who won at the event on September 24. He said: ''We can't wait to reveal the winners of this year's Awards. As always, it's the Inside Soap magazine readers who choose who wins in every category, and...
- 9/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Chris Gascoyne is surprised he doesn't get a hard time from 'Coronation Street' viewers. The actor - who portrays troubled Peter Barlow in the long-running ITV soap - has previously experienced storylines dealing with alcoholism and more recently the kidnap of his own son, and he admits he expected people to not like him because he is a ''flawed'' person. He said: ''Well the fans never give me a hard time. They seem to like Peter, which is weird, because you really shouldn't. He's an idiot! ''He's a flawed character, though, rather than an evil one - so you ultimately don't want him...
- 7/16/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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