Liam Connor
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| Portrayed by | Rob James-Collier | |||||||||||||||||
| Created by | Steve Frost | |||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2006-2008 | |||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 30 August 2006 | |||||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1974 | |||||||||||||||||
| Status | Married | |||||||||||||||||
| Home | 7 Coronation Street | |||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Co-owner of Underworld | |||||||||||||||||
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Liam Barrington Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rob James-Collier since 2006. He is the brother of Michelle Connor and the late Paul Connor.
[edit] Storylines
In September 2006, Liam bought Adam Barlow's 40% share of Underworld for £80,000. Liam confessed to sister Michelle the truth about the death of her late partner, Dean, revealing that during the car accident which claimed Dean's life, Paul had been driving and was thus responsible for his death. Paul and Liam had plotted to move Dean's body to the driving seat to prevent Paul from facing criminal charges. Michelle was horrified by Liam's confession and initially disowned both her brothers. Michelle later reconciled with Liam.
Liam was once in a relationship with Leanne Battersby, before discovering her secret life as a prostitute. Her secret was revealed after her services were hired by Liam's brother, Paul. Leanne was later kidnapped by Paul, and locked in his car boot. After jumping a red traffic light at a crossroads, Paul's Mercedes crashed into a skip and overturned. Paul was killed in the crash and Liam rescued Leanne from the boot of the car. Carla revealed to Liam that Leanne was working as a prostitute. Despite attempts to rekindle their relationship, and Leanne's apparent continued feelings for Liam, the relationship could not survive the revelation.
Liam initially took a shine to Maria Sutherland and after dumping Leanne Battersby set his sights on her. He flirted with her constantly. Just a few weeks into their relationship Maria revealed she was pregnant. Liam insisted he would support her and later on proposed after a row with Carla, and she accepted happily, however, Liam still had feelings for his sister-in-law Carla.
During a trip to the Lake District in January 2008, Liam fell down a ravine whilst trying to rescue the couple's dog, Ozzy. When Liam regained consciousness his first words were to call for Carla, which raised Maria's feelings of insecurity. Maria began to plan the couple's wedding whilst Liam was still in hospital to cement their relationship. During an argument with Carla about her new relationship, Liam kissed Carla passionately. She eventually pulled away but was left confused about her feelings for him. Liam was also confused about his feelings for Carla, and continued to interfere in her relationship with Tony Gordon, trying to split them up.
Carla attempted to create opportunities to pursue a relationship with Liam, such as hiding from him the fact that a double room rather than separate rooms had been booked for a conference they were to attend together. At the conference Liam and Carla got very close but Carla's plans were ruined when her boyfriend Tony turned up at the hotel. Prior to Liam and Maria's wedding, a further kiss ensued between Liam and Carla, but Liam still married Maria, on February 11, 2008.
Towards the end of April 2008 Maria was horrified to discover that her baby was no longer kicking. Maria was escorted to hospital without Liam beside her to receive the news that her child had died. On 30 April, she went into hospital again and gave birth to the deceased infant - she had decided that Liam should not know about the end of her pregnancy. Because the pregnancy was so advanced, the midwives advise her to have labour induced straight away.[1]
After the birth and death of the couple's baby boy, the newly-married couple had an argument which climaxed in Maria declaring that the marriage was over just under three months into it. With Maria walking out on him Liam went into a short depression and sought comfort in Carla, sleeping with her.
It was revealed on 3 February 2008, that Rob James-Collier will be leaving Coronation Street after two years with the soap, and reported in April 2008 that Liam's departure would see the arrival of the Connor's cousin Tom Kerrigan, who would take over as boss of the factory. Tom had been previously seen at Liam's stag party.[2]
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