List of Coronation Street characters (2008)

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The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street in 2008, by order of first appearance.

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Tina McIntyre

Main article: Tina McIntyre

Barry Connor

Barry Connor
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Frank Grimes
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 4 February 2008
Last appearance 26 November 2009
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Home Ireland

Barrington "Barry" Connor is the father of Paul, Liam and Michelle Connor. Barry first appeared in February 2008 along with his wife, Helen, and nephew, Tom Kerrigan, to attend Liam's wedding to Maria Sutherland. He returned to the street on 20 October after hearing news of Liam's death in a hit and run accident. He and Helen left back for Ireland after apologising to Carla for telling her what to do. Barry and Helen returned on 24 November 2008 to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. Barry and Helen returned in July 2009 to see their new grandchild Liam, however after clashing with Maria over Tony's involvement in raising Liam they returned to Ireland.

They returned again in October 2009 for the one year anniversary of Liam's death, they were horrified by Tony and Maria's relationship and even more when they learned they were engaged. They eventually accepted it however. They then attended baby Liam's christening and left Weatherfield on good terms with Maria and Tony.

They returned again in November 2009 after Tony had confessed to the police and Maria that he did arrange for Liam to be killed. Michelle rang Barry and Helen to tell them the horrifying news. They booked a flight to Manchester immediately and comforted Maria. Deciding she did not want to be around Weatherfield for a while, Maria and Liam went to Ireland to stay with Barry and Helen.

Helen Connor

Helen Connor
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Sorcha Cusack
(2008)
Dearbhla Molloy
(2009)
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 4 February 2008
Last appearance 26 November 2009
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Home Ireland

Helen Jacqueline Connor is the mother of Paul, Liam and Michelle Connor. Helen first appears in February 2008 along with her husband, Barry and nephew, Tom Kerrigan, to attend Liam's wedding to Maria Sutherland. She returns to the street on 20 October 2008, after hearing the news of Liam's death in a hit and run accident. She and Barry go back to Ireland after apologising to Carla for telling her what to do. Helen and Barry return on 24 November 2008 for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Helen returns along with Barry in July 2009 to visit their new grandchild Liam. She isn't happy with Tony Gordon's presence in the house and makes both Tony and Maria aware of this. Helen soon begins arguing with Maria, accusing her of trying to replace Liam with Tony.

Helen continues to show her dislike towards Tony, and in her return to the cobbles in October 2009, for baby Liam's christening, she tells him that she does not approve of the situation but is willing to be civil. During their stay, they visit Liam Sr's grave, and upon returning discovers that daughter-in-law Maria is now engaged to Tony. Helen is enraged, accusing Maria of betraying Liam's memory. Helen later softened on the situation, and after attending Liam's christening, she and Barry returned to Ireland on good terms with Maria and Tony.

On November 20, Helen and Barry returned after Tony Gordon handed himself into police and admitted that he had had Liam killed. The two supported Maria, and she soon decided she wanted to go to Ireland with them and the baby rather than stay in Weatherfield and be reminded of Tony. They left on November 26.

In June 2010, she rang The Rovers wanting to speak to Michelle but ended up speaking to Ciaran. The two had a long, friendly conversation and exchanged stories about Michelle. She rang again later that week and once again spoke to Ciaran, who told her that he loved her lemon drizzle cake (which she'd sent to Michelle), when actually he didn't - something which Michelle pointed out. Ciaran replied to Michelle that her mother had a 'sexy voice'.


Tom Kerrigan

Tom Kerrigan
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Philip McGinley
Duration 2008–09
First appearance 6 February 2008
Last appearance 24 April 2009
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Businessman

Thomas "Tom" Kerrigan, played by Philip McGinley, is the cousin of Liam, Paul and Michelle Connor. He returns to Coronation Street in June 2008, having previously being seen at Liam's stag party in February that year. On his return, he flirts with Carla, Paul's widow, much to her fiance, Tony Gordon's dislike. On 23 March 2009 it was revealed that Tom had been axed from the show.[1]

Tom makes friends with gay character Sean Tully. On 3 September 2008, Sean asks Tom can he kiss him but Tom refuses as to being straight. Sean then storms off in a huff. This leads to Sean's partner Marcus Dent punching Tom after he suspects that he has slept with Sean.

In September 2008, Tom and Liam go into business together, selling men's shirts, called 'Lad Rags'. Unable to get a loan from the bank, Tom turns to Carla who gives him the £50,000 that he needs, on the condition that she can have a 25% share in the business. This angers Liam initially but he eventually accepts the partnership. He insists, however, that Carla's 25% comes out of Tom's share of the business.

Tom is devastated when Liam is killed by a hit-and-run driver in October 2008. Weeks after his death, Tom is confronted by Liam's wife Maria about Carla's involvement in 'Lad Rags' and he is forced to admit that Carla had invested money in the business.

On 3 December 2008, at Tony and Carla's wedding, Tom and Michelle discover Liam and Carla's affair as Sally Webster reveals it to Maria. This infuriates her and she is about to confront Carla, but she and her new husband, Tony, have already left for their honeymoon. Tom is confused as to Maria's repeated allegations, and tries his best to convince her that he knew of no affair. When Maria begins to believe Tony killed Liam, Tom tries to convince her of Tony's innocence, despite his own initial suspicions on the night of Liam's death.

In March 2009, Maria receives Carla's 25% share of 'Lad Rags' making Tom a minority shareholder to her combined 75%. Around this time he begins to have feelings for her and is not happy when she seeks financial advice from Tony about the business. Tony warns Tom to keep out of it, saying that he knows about his crush on Maria. This infuriates Tom and as revenge he reveals to Tony's new business partner Luke Strong that Tony is having him followed by a private investigator.

Tom leaves the Street in April 2009, following a big argument with Maria and Tony. He is last seen kissing Kelly Crabtree outside the Rovers on her birthday, leaving Tony and Maria inside.

Dylan Wilson

Dylan Wilson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Charlie Corry (2008)
Connor and Liam McCheyne (2011)
Duration 2008, 2011
First appearance 22 February 2008
Last appearance 9 September 2011
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Date of birth 22 February 2008
Home London

Dylan James Wilson is the son of Violet Wilson and Sean Tully and first appeared on 22 February 2008, having been delivered by Sean and his partner Marcus Dent in the Rovers, as it was too late to go to the hospital.

He was due to be born four weeks later and Violet and her boyfriend Jamie Baldwin intended for him to be born in London after they planned to leave Weatherfield because of Sean's involvement. When he was born in the Rovers, Sean bonded with his son, and said that when he was born, he looked straight at him and was lost for words at the fact he was the first person his son saw. Jamie also bonded with Dylan, although found it hard because Sean was his biological father and present at the birth.

Dylan was named by his mother and Jamie. They wanted a name that would go with Wilson and Baldwin. His middle name is "James" after Jamie. Sean suggested changing his last name to "Wilson-Tully" and asked if they would name him as Dylan's father on his birth certificate but Violet and Jamie refused. Dylan left the street on 29 February with his mother, Violet, and Jamie. Violet and Jamie decide to record Jamie as Dylan's father on the birth certificate instead of Sean in order for Jamie to be his legal father, and for their fresh start in London to be easier.

In April 2011, Sean goes to London to visit Dylan and he and Marcus, who is also living in London, take him out for the day and visit the famous sights in the city. When they return Dylan home, they discover Violet and Jamie have split up and Sean offers to take Dylan to Weatherfield for a while in order for Violet and Jamie to patch things up but Violet refuses and makes an offensive remark about Sean's sexuality and he leaves, saddened. In June 2011, Sean is informed that Violet has been injured in a car crash and is in hospital. Dylan comes to stay with Sean in Weatherfield until she recovers. Sean and Marcus take turns in looking after Dylan and Marcus enters Dylan in a competition at Freshco's supermarket for a child model to pose in an advert. Marcus is chosen to be Dylan's "father" in the advert as he is told he is more photogenic than Sean. Sean becomes jealous of Marcus and he turns the offer down as a result. In September, Dylan returns home to his mother in London after Violet has recovered.

D.C. Weller

D.C. Weller
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Caroline Paterson
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 17 March 2008
Last appearance 20 May 2009
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Police Detective

D.C. Weller was played by Caroline Paterson. She is the police detective heading the investigating team after David Platt pushes his mother, Gail down the stairs of their home in March 2008. She reappears on 17 December 2008, to question Tony Gordon over the death of Liam Connor, and again on 26 January 2009, when Maria runs Tony down with her car. She most recently appeared to talk to Colin Grimshaw about having sex with Paula Carp while she was still under age, however, he dies suddenly before she can speak to him.

Graeme Proctor

Main article: Graeme Proctor

Julie Carp

Main article: Julie Carp

Ted Page

Ted Page
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Michael Byrne
Duration 2008, 2009–10
First appearance 28 April 2008
Last appearance 29 January 2010
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Home London
Occupation Retired

Ted Page played by Michael Byrne, is the long lost father of Gail McIntyre, and made his first appearance on 28 April 2008.[2] A week after his arrival, Ted reveals that he is gay, and has recently lost his partner of twenty years.

Gail's mother Audrey Roberts dated Ted, who was a soldier at the time, for a while and, hoping to convince her father that she was sensible enough to raise a child, got pregnant in the hope Ted would propose and she would then get her son, Stephen back. But Audrey lost her nerve and never told Ted that she was expecting their child. When Ted gets in touch, she tells him that she has a daughter and that he is her father. Upon learning this, Ted becomes distressed as he realises how much he has missed out of his daughter's life and has never met his grandchildren, Nick, Sarah and David or his great grandchildren, Bethany and Billy. Ted meets Gail and they bond almost instantly.

Ted supports David when he was going to his job interview at a hair salon, going so far as to write a reference in Audrey's name. He befriends Ken Barlow, offering him an extra ticket for a play. This leads to Ken's mother-in-law Blanche Hunt suspecting Ken could become gay. Ted supports Audrey following her car accident and breakup with Bill Webster in 2008.

Ted goes home in Autumn 2008. However, he returns on 28 January 2009, following his visit to London. Upon his return, Ted supports the Platts in their feud against the Windasses and is also drawn into Ken's complex relationship with actress Martha Fraser.

On 5 June 2009, Ted house-sits for Audrey, while she and Gail visit Sarah in Milan, and is met by David's enemy, Gary Windass who is burgling the house after being set up by David and Gary was unaware Audrey lived there. Ted confronts Gary and chases after him. The police and ambulance are called, but Ted refuses to go to hospital. Later in the evening he goes back to the Street and confronts Gary's parents, Eddie and Anna. That evening, Ted suffers a heart attack, caused by a delayed reaction to the earlier exertion, and is rushed to hospital. Ted undergoes surgery successfully and regains consciousness and positively identifies Gary as the burglar. After being discharged David confesses to everything, leaving Ted ashamed of him. An apologetic Gary tells Ted that David set him up and that he had not meant for anyone to get hurt. Ted shakes Gary's hand and tells him he forgives him for what he has done. Ted becomes good friends with the Windasses and has since forgiven David.

In November 2009, Gary makes an insulting remark about the armed forces when he sees Ted wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day. Ted and Peter Barlow, who had served the Navy, lose their temper with Gary and tell him that he should show some more respect. The next day, Gary apologises to Ted and asks to hear about his days of service. Ted's stories from his army years eventually inspire Gary into joining the army himself.

Ted is off-screen throughout December 2009 having presumably returned to London. However, he reappears on 7 January 2010, the day before Gail's wedding to Joe McIntyre and meets Nick Tilsley, his oldest grandson, for the first time. He gives Joe, who is in debt, a loan for £4000 in order for him to pay it off. The following day, Ted gives Gail away as she marries Joe. He then joins the family in the pub for the reception and waves the newlyweds off on their honeymoon. Ted made his final appearance to date on 29 January 2010 when he requested Joe pay back the money he loaned him by the following week.

Five months later, Gail rang Ted to inform him that she had been acquitted of Joe's murder.


Paul Connor Jr.

Paul Connor Jr.
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Unknown
Duration 2008
Appears on 30 April 2008
Classification Former; guest
Profile
Date of birth 30 April 2008
Date of death 30 April 2008

Paul Connor Jr. was the stillborn son of Liam and Maria Connor born on 30 April 2008. Paul wasn't due to be born until July but was delivered prematurely.

He was named after his deceased uncle Paul, who had died ten months before. Maria discovered that her baby had died on 28 April when she went for an emergency scan after telling Sean Tully's boyfriend, Marcus, that she hadn't felt the baby move for a few days.

Maria didn't tell Liam and went to stay with her friend/boss Audrey Roberts. Liam found out that Maria had lost the baby from a midwife. He and Maria separated briefly, holding the baby's funeral on 9 May 2008, where Liam carried Paul's tiny coffin. Liam and Maria subsequently got back together although he had a one night stand with Carla Connor. Liam died in October 2008 when Maria was six weeks pregnant.

Paul's brother, Liam Connor Jr., was born on July 1, 2009.

Anna McIntyre

Anna McIntyre
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Susan Mitchell
Duration 2008
Appears on 14 May 2008
Classification Former; guest

Anna McIntyre is the mother of Tina McIntyre, played by actress Susan Mitchell. Anna appears in one episode in May 2008. Anna appears after receiving a telephone call from Gail Platt, telling her that Tina is OK after moving into the Platts' house earlier on in the week. Fuming at the innocent call, Anna storms round to the house demanding to see Tina, and doesn't hold back in letting her know her feelings on the matter. An argument ensues as Anna calls Tina's boyfriend David Platt a criminal, to which Tina responds by revealing that she is pregnant with his child. As the argument escalates, Gail intervenes and throws Anna out.

Anna is later mentioned by Tina as being too upset to attend the funeral of her ex-husband Joe in March 2010. Tina tells her boyfriend Jason Grimshaw that Anna feels guilty about her and Joe always arguing after their separation and she didn't want to come as she believed it would make her a hypocrite.

Clarissa Mason

Clarissa Mason
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Alexandra Boyd
First appearance 19 May 2008
Last appearance 24 September 2008

Clarissa Mason, played by Alexandra Boyd first appeared in May 2008 as Harry Mason's separated wife. He refused to help her, as she had just told him that she had lost her drivers license due to speeding, so she left. She returned on 23 May, when Harry hired Lloyd Mullaney to drive her around for a while. She returned to the street on 2 July, to cause some more trouble for Harry. She later began to expect more from Lloyd, and even insisted on him buying her a drink in the Rovers Return on 11 July 2008. On 23 July 2008, Clarissa agreed on a divorce settlement. Clarissa reacted when Harry struck up a close friendship with Liz McDonald, but Harry tried to reassure Clarissa that nothing was going on between him and Liz. On 28 July 2008, Clarissa caught Harry and Liz at his house, kissing and expressing feelings for each other. She decided that she wanted Harry back, and he ended his relationship with Liz. On 30 July 2008, Clarissa offered a reluctant Harry chance to move back in with her, and told him to cancel their divorce. Later that day, she ended up in a brawl with Liz, after Liz threw Clarissa out of the Rovers Return, after Clarissa offended Liz about looking old, and then threw her drink over her. She was only allowed back into the Rovers after she apologised.

Clarissa and Harry reappeared on the street in September 2008 just as Harry and Liz resumed their fling, soon developing into an affair. When Clarissa discovered the truth from Liz, they both teamed up to exact their revenge on the philandering bookie. Liz invited Harry into the back room of the Rovers with the promise of sex, as she stripped Harry to his underwear Clarissa entered the room with her camera phone and took the incriminating photos of Harry. He soon left the street and the ownership of the bookies to his son Dan.

Joe McIntyre

Main article: Joe McIntyre (Coronation Street)

Kenzie Judd

Kenzie Judd
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Jack Cooper
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 26 May 2008
Last appearance 3 April 2009
Classification Former; recurring

Kenzie Judd is played by Jack Cooper and first appeared on 26 May 2008. Kenzie is the main member of the gang of hoodies that terrorised the street. He also raided the Kabin and left Norris Cole shaken, he also robbed Roy's rolls. They also caused Jerry Morton to suffer a heart attack. This persuaded Jerry's daughter, Kayleigh not to be with him, and he lost his part in his schoolplay, which went to schoolmate Chesney, who also has an eye for Kayleigh. Kenzie later appeared on the Street with the other hoodies on 22 August 2008 to beat Chesney, but the fight was broken up by their ex schoolteacher John Stape. He returned on 3 April 2009, when he and his gang attacked Chesney, only to be stopped by Chesney's sister, Fiz Brown who was about to punch him, until the intervention of the headmaster, Mr. Griffin.[3]


Jimmy Dockerson

Jimmy Dockerson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Robert Beck
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 11 July 2008
Last appearance 23 October 2009
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Home Prison
Occupation Mechanic/Henchman

James 'Jimmy' Dockerson is played by actor Robert Beck. The character first appeared on 11 July 2008, as a henchman of Tony Gordon, sabotaging the clients of Kevin Webster. Several months later, Jimmy reappears when Tony discovers that his fiance Carla Connor has had an affair with her former brother-in-law Liam. Tony arranges a hit-and-run incident to kill Liam, hiring Jimmy to carry it out on Tony's stag night on 17 October. On 22 December 2008, he meets up with Tony where he tells him not to call him again. A few days later, after Tony attempts to murder Jed Stone, he calls to ask for Jimmy's help but he hangs up on him. In early February 2009, Carla meets with Jimmy, where he tells her of his hired henchman activities and what really happened on the night of Liam's death.

Jimmy returns on 22 October 2009 when Tony hires him to kill Carla after she threatens to expose the truth. After a vicious scuffle with her, after gaining entry into her apartment, she strikes him over the head with a candlestick knocking him unconscious, and Tony tricks Carla into thinking that he is dead. She then promptly leaves for Los Angeles again not knowing that Jimmy is still alive.

In November 2009, Tony hands himself into the police, and gives Jimmy's name as the hitman that he hired to kill Liam. The police then begin searching for Jimmy. Tony, meanwhile, confesses to Carla that he had only pretended Jimmy was dead in order to get her to leave and protect himself. In early December, the police tell Carla that Jimmy has been arrested and has confessed to killing Liam and told them of Carla's attack on him.

Pam Hobsworth

Pam Hobsworth
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Kate Anthony
Duration 2008–10, 2011—
First appearance 16 July 2008
Classification Present; regular
Profile
Date of birth c.1963 [4]
Residence Outside Weatherfield
Occupation Self-employed Saleswoman

Pam Hobsworth (née Compton), is played by Kate Anthony. She made her first appearance on 16 July 2008 as the Aunt of established character Molly Compton (Vicky Binns).

Pam is first seen selling ham to Blanche Hunt (Maggie Jones) in the Rovers Return Inn. When Molly arrives, they recognise each other instantly.

On 25 July 2008, Pam buys Molly's boyfriend Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) a Fabergé egg to use to propose to Molly. Pam tells Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey), Molly, and Tyrone that she will leave if she has outstayed her welcome, but they insist she stay. Pam leads them to believe that her husband has died but tells Molly that he had, in fact, thrown her out for having an affair.

Pam convinces Tyrone that Molly wants a lavish wedding and begins teaching him how to make more money. She gets into a row with Tyrone's mother, Jackie, (Margi Clarke) after she upsets Molly and Tyrone. She encourages Tyrone to help her sell cheap merchandise in October 2008. Two months later, Molly finds out that Tyrone has been selling for Pam and walks out, making Tyrone furious with Pam. However, it is clear that Pam wants to see her niece happily married. In December, Pam buys the kebab shop chip fat from Darryl Morton (Jonathan Dixon) and converts it to biofuel. On New Year's Eve, she tries to move the fuel from Jack's outside toilet where she was storing it. The sparks from the angle grinder, which Pam is using, cause an explosion and Pam is knocked unconscious.[5] However, she makes a full recovery.

Pam decides to continue peddling cheap goods to buy a new pigeon coop for Jack. She asks Tyrone to drop off some sunglasses at the Flying Horse pub. Even though the exchange is only hours before his wedding, Tyrone reluctantly agrees. The buyer announces that he is an undercover police officer, and only agrees to let Tyrone go if he gives him everything free of charge. Tyrone is furious with Pam, who realises that the man is her ex-boyfriend, Whispering Geoff. Further bad news occurs when Molly and Tyrone realise that Jackie has stolen their honeymoon tickets to Paris. Pam arranges for them to spend a week in a caravan in Blackpool, although Molly is not impressed.

In June 2009, Pam goes to a singles night with Bill Webster (Peter Armitage) and the couple develop a romance. Pam discovers that Molly is having an affair with Bill's son, Kevin (Michael Le Vell), in October 2009, after spotting them kiss. She demands Molly end the relationship or else she would inform Tyrone of her infidelity. Molly lies to Pam that she has ended the affair. In March 2010, Pam is dismayed to learn that the baby Molly is expecting could be Kevin's. She confronts Molly and accuses her of lying about the baby in a sick attempt to get Kevin to leave his family , then condemns her for her treatment of Tyrone, resulting in Molly slapping Pam. However, over the following weeks, she slowly supports Molly and starts a grudge against Kevin, originally defending him. In September, Pam visits Molly after she gives birth to her son, Jack, and wonders why Kevin was there during the birth. Pam also attends Jack's christening and later comforts Molly when she tells Pam that she is still in love with Kevin but he is not interested in her anymore. In December, Pam is devastated when Molly dies after being crushed by rubble during the tram crash. Pam confronts Kevin and tells him that he is to blame and breaks the news to Molly's father, Diggory, by telephone and leaves to comfort her brother.

Tyrone is furious with Pam after he finds out that she and Bill knew about Kevin and Molly's affair on the day of Molly's funeral.

In May 2011, Pam and Bill go travelling off-screen. It was initially believed that they will not be returning as actor Peter Armitage who plays Bill was axed from the show.[6] However it was announced in July 2011 that Kate Anthony and Peter Armitage would be reprising their role as Pam and Bill later in the year, as producer Phil Collinson had a change of heart about axing them.[7]

Pam returns in September 2011 with Bill, announcing their plans to marry. Pam is devastated to find out that Kevin is itending to change Jack's surname to 'Webster' and was living with Sally again.

While advising Molly to end her affair, it was mentioned that Pam had been married and divorced four times, and due to Pam's infidelity in three of the marriages.

Prem Mandal

Prem Mandal
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Madhav Sharma
Duration 2008
First appearance 18 July 2008
Last appearance 14 November 2008
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Businessman

Prem Mandal, played by Madhav Sharma, first appeared upon meeting Dev Alahan and Vernon Tomlin on a golf course. Prem, who runs a successful floor-covering business, remembered Dev from a Trades association meeting. Prem took Dev under his wing, as he said Dev reminded him of a younger version of himself. Sharma had previously played Dev's father during a 2004 appearance.[8] Dev was invited to dinner with Prem and his wife Nina on 1 August 2008. Nina then began an affair with Dev behind Prem's back. In October 2008, he consented to Dev going out with his daughter Tara as he saw Dev as a man of integrity and honour. Prem was disgusted when Dev revealed his affair with Nina to him, he forced him out of his house and vowed to have nothing more to do with him, ending his relationship with Tara, but agreed not to tell her why they had to end.

Nina Mandal

Nina Mandal
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Harvey Virdi
Duration 2008
First appearance 30 July 2008
Last appearance 17 November 2008
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Retired actress

Nina Mandal, played by Harvey Virdi, made her first appearance on 30 July 2008 as the wife of new character Prem Mandal. She began to flirt with Prem's friend Dev Alahan, who had idolised her in his youth, as she'd been a Bollywood star. The following day Nina invited Dev to come to dinner with her and Prem. When Nina and Dev were alone, Nina shocked Dev by suggesting they have an affair. After some initial reluctance, he gave in within a few days. Nina then told Dev to book a weekend away for him and Nina. Nina then began to blackmail Dev after he attempted to end their affair. When Dev was introduced to Prem and Nina's daughter Tara, Nina furiously warned the shopkeeper to keep away from her. Nina later again blackmailed Dev into ending his relationship with Tara, by threatening to reveal their affair to Prem, but Dev instead told Prem about his sordid affair. In November 2008, Nina was devastated when Tara discovered that she had also been having an affair with her ex-boyfriend. Tara refused to have anything to do with her and Nina urged Dev not to tell her about their fling. Dev agreed, but Dev's daughter Amber, who knew about the affair, told Tara out of spite a few days later. When Tara returned to the Street in late December 2008, she told Dev that she and her mother had not been speaking for several weeks.

Lisa Dalton

Lisa Dalton
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Ruth Alexander Rubin
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 1 August 2008
Last appearance 17 April 2009
Classification Former; recurring

Lisa Dalton arrives on the Street at the beginning of August 2008 as a friend to of Prem and Nina Mandal, when Dev Alahan is invited to dinner with them. Dev and Lisa then begin to date, they meet up shortly after meeting for the first time and they go to the Rovers for a drink. They then decide to stop seeing each other. Lisa returns on 30 March 2009 shortly after Dev's relationship with Tara Mandal begins to fail. She gets drunk with Dev in the Rovers and the pair end up in bed together. On 17 April 2009, barmaid Poppy Morales tells friend Tara of Lisa and Dev's night of passion and Tara warns Lisa not to visit her or Dev again.

Tara Mandal

Main article: Tara Mandal

Saj

Saj
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Junade Khan
First appearance 19 September 2008
Last appearance 22 September 2008
Classification Former; guest

Saj appears in two episodes in September 2008 as Rosie Webster's boyfriend, who she begins dating while on holiday. In the latter episode, they come out of a nightclub and kiss while John Stape spies on them, and she is later kidnapped by John that night. Saj is not seen again after the incident.[9]

DC Hooch

DC Hooch
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Dominic Carter
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 10 October 2008
Last appearance 11 September 2009
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Policeman

DC Hooch is a policeman. He is enemies with Becky Granger and has tried to get her arrested on several occasions. He first accused her of theft, but Becky was found not guilty due to a false alibi from Steve McDonald. He reappeared in mid-2009 when it transpired that he had hired Becky's ex, Slug, to try and bring her down. Slug convinced Becky he was a changed man, however, on Hooch's orders, he planted drugs in Becky's bag on her wedding day to Steve. The Rovers was then raided by the police and Becky was arrested.

Steve confronted Hooch who told him that it was payback for the court case in 2008. Steve then instructed his Streetcars drivers to track down Slug. Lloyd Mullaney managed to find him and he and Steve bundled him into a car boot and took him to Becky, where he admitted planting the drugs for Hooch. Steve, Lloyd and Becky then met with Hooch and Slug was forced to say he would tell the truth in court and defend Becky. Hooch remained confident, however, soon after, the charges against Becky were dropped.

Hooch later met with Steve and told him that he wouldn't bother them again if they stayed out of his way. He also warned Steve that Becky would bring him down. Hooch has not been seen since.


Eddie Windass

Main article: Eddie Windass

Anna Windass

Main article: Anna Windass

Gary Windass

Main article: Gary Windass

Len Windass

Len Windass
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Conor Ryan
Duration 2008-09
First appearance 14 November 2008
Last appearance 14 August 2009
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Date of birth 1963
Home Germany

Len Windass, played by Conor Ryan (the Mancunian actor, not to be confused with the Irish actor of the same name) is the brother of Eddie Windass and the uncle of Gary Windass. He made his first appearance on November 14, 2008. Graeme Proctor warns friend David Platt not to mess with Len and the family as it will lead to trouble after David has been back to the family's house to demand payment for their new kitchen.

Len and Gary menace Joe McIntyre out of his tools in retaliation to David's threat against Len's brother, Eddie and his partner Anna, in order to recover some money they owe. Len helps the family settle in to Number 6 and reappears a month later when Gary asks him to get hold of some copper piping, which they steal from Bill Webster's building yard.[10]

In February 2009, Len is furious when he hears that Gary is being brought to court for starting a violent fight with David. He threatens David's girlfriend Tina McIntyre, warning her not to testify at the trial. He also begins taunting Tina's father Joe, whom he later tries to bribe by offering him a lucrative offer to fit kitchens in a new development on the condition that he will persuade Tina not to testify.

In mid-2009, Len gives Gary an alibi when he robs Audrey Roberts's house and causes Ted Page to have a heart attack. However, Gary tells his parents the truth and Eddie tells Len that he isn't welcome in their home any more.

Several months later, Len reappears when Joe McIntyre is thrown off a building job for not being up to it. He then makes a further appearance back on the Street on August 14, with Eddie, when Joe is arrested for breaking into the medical centre. Len has not appeared since.

Len was mentioned in mid-2010 when Eddie arranged to take the order of a load of cigarettes for Len, who was said to be on holiday at the time. Gary also briefly stayed at Len's empty house when he was AWOL from the army.

In April 2011, Eddie receives a phonecall from Len, offering Eddie a job with him in Germany, much to Anna's annoyance. After Eddie and Anna split up, Eddie leaves Weatherfield and goes to Germany to join Len.

Minnie Chandra

Minnie Chandra
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Poppy Jhakra
Duration 2008-09
First appearance 21 November 2008
Last appearance 26 October 2009
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Kebab shop worker

Minnie Chandra, depicted by Poppy Jhakra, first appears on 17 November 2008. Jhakra was added to the soap's cast in a bid to better reflect Manchester's ethnic diversity.[11] She is a college friend of Amber Kalirai and becomes an employee at Prima Doner on Victoria Street. In December 2008, she meets Tyrone Dobbs, whilst he is fixing her car at the garage. They begin to flirt and Tyrone sells her knock-off perfume. Molly Compton, Tyrone's girlfriend looks on as Tyrone and Minnie go for a test drive, leading her to suspect Tyrone is having an affair.

Minnie reappears in late January 2009. Amber has taken on work at her father Dev's kebab shop, Prima Doner, as well as holding down her job at the corner shop, so she can use the wages Dev would be paying her for driving lessons. Dev brings her to the store, where her job has been taken over by Minnie. Knowing Amber's plan had been foiled, Dev swaps their jobs again, sending Minnie to work at Prima Doner.

In June 2009, Minnie becomes friends with Rosie Webster after she almost runs her down, and calls her a "trollop". Rosie decides to tell her first about the £150,000 windfall that she has received from John Stape. The pair then go on a major shopping spree and celebrate later in the Rovers with champagne.

In June 2009, Gary tries to explain to Minnie's co-worker Tina McIntyre his side of story of the burglary of Audrey Roberts's home, which he was involved in, but Tina refuses to listen. Jason Grimshaw then tries to intervene but Gary leaves; Minnie praises Jason for his bravery and asks him out for a drink, to which Jason hesitantly accepts, although he is clearly interested in Tina. Jason gets really drunk when with Minnie and embarrasses himself in front of her. Minnie initially lets him hug and kiss her neck, but she later makes it clear that things aren't going further and leaves the pub.

Minnie is last seen on-screen on 26 October 2009 when she gets Tyrone to fix her car at the garage, she also flirts with him but he tells her to clear off. Minnie hasn't been seen since.

Mary Taylor

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Pat Gordon

Pat Gordon
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Jamie Lee
Duration 2008
First appearance 1 December 2008
Last appearance 7 December 2008
Classification Former; guest
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Home Scotland

Patrick "Pat" Gordon was the brother of Tony Gordon. Pat was first mentioned on 3 October 2008 when Tony asked Liam Connor to be his best man after claiming that he had fallen out with his brother. However, when Liam was murdered by Tony after he hired Jimmy Dockerson to run him over in a deliberate hit-and-run, Tony's fiancee Carla Connor then invited Pat for their wedding. He served as best man to Tony on the day on 3 December 2008. Pat and Tony were on friendly terms, but did not seem overly close, as Pat mentioned to Maria. Pat also tried to tell several wedding guests that he had originally dated Tony's first wife, Lindsey but Tony quietened him down. Pat left the day after Tony's wedding, after unwittingly telling Maria that Tony had lied about his reasons for not being at the first wedding, and that Tony would have killed Liam if he'd found out Liam had had an affair with Carla.

Despite his brother being arrested for Liam's murder, and later breaking out of prison and causing a siege at a factory which resulted in his death, Pat never returned to the street. When Wreaths turned up at the factory, presumed to be for Tony, Liam's sister Michelle thought Pat had sent them, but Maria said it was unlikely as Pat disowned Tony after discovering he had killed Liam.

Colin Grimshaw

Colin Grimshaw
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Edward de Souza
Duration 2008–09
First appearance 12 December 2008
Last appearance 20 May 2009
Classification Former; regular
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Date of birth 27 April 1939
Date of death 18 May 2009 (age 70)

Colin Grimshaw was the father of Eileen Grimshaw and has seven other children with his former wife. He was played by Edward de Souza and made his first appearance on 12 December 2008.[12] He was first seen being served by Peter Barlow at the bookies. As he was putting on a bet, Eileen phoned him but he said he was on the bus to Weatherfield as he was known for his betting and drinking. He stopped off at the Rover's and was attracted to Rita Sullivan. He spoke to Eileen, again lying to her about his whereabouts, but she recognised the pub owner's voice in the background. She marched across the street and handed him his cold dinner, pouring the entire salt canister on top for good measure. Colin followed her home and gave her some flowers Tyrone Dobbs had thrown away (Colin told her he'd paid for them at great expense). Eileen forgave him. Colin continued to give short strift to his daughter, lying to her on Christmas Day so he could spend the day with Rita. When Rita found out what he'd done, she apologised to Eileen, but Eileen told her it was to be expected.

On 27 April 2009, Colin celebrated his 70th birthday with his partner Rita, Eileen, his grandson Jason along with many other friends at a party in the Rovers Return, organised by Rita. During the celebrations, Colin proposed to Rita and she gladly accepted. However, the party was interrupted by the arrival of Eileen's childhood friend Paula Carp who had recently heard that her daughter Julie had slept with Jason. Paula and Julie got into an argument, with Paula urging her to stop seeing Jason. Paula then dropped the bombshell that Julie and Jason were related. When Colin tried to get her to leave the pub, Paula turned on him and revealed the shocking truth that he was Julie's father, having got her mother pregnant when she was just 14 and he was 38. This meant that Julie and Jason were aunt and nephew, while Eileen was Julie's half-sister.

On 1 May, Colin suffered a stroke while visiting Eileen, and she refused to go with him to the hospital. On 11 May, Colin discharged himself from hospital, and Jason and Julie looked after him at Eileen's. She vowed never to speak to her father again and didn't want him in the house but relented due to his frail state. The police arrived to question him over his child abuse past after Paula reported him to the police, but he collapsed and died instantly from a heart attack whilst in Eileen's living-room.

Jesse Chadwick

Jesse Chadwick
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by John Thomson
Duration 2008, 2009–10
First appearance 15 December 2008
Last appearance 26 March 2010
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Alias General Custard
Occupation Children's entertainer

Jesse Chadwick was played by comedian and actor John Thomson.

It was announced on September 2, 2008, that John Thomson would be joining the cast of Coronation Street as children's entertainer Jesse, filming three episodes with producers hoping for a permanent return in 2009. A spokesman said: 'We are delighted that John is joining the show. John is a fantastic comedy actor and is perfect for the part of Jesse'. It was reported February 16, 2010 on Digital Spy that Thomson would be leaving his Coronation Street role following two stints on the show later in the year [13] His final appearance came the following month.

Storylines

A children's entertainer, Jesse's first appearance was on 15 December 2008 to perform for Amy Barlow's birthday party. The actor joined for a guest three episode stint. He and Eileen Grimshaw double up as entertainers, as Jesse's wife had left him. The pair take a shine to each other, though a relationship isn't able to form with his short stay.

He returns in the summer of 2009 and begins a relationship with Eileen. However, Eileen is at first put off by Jesse's strict mother. Jesse soon moves in with Eileen, bringing his parrot, John with him.

In late 2009, Jesse auditions for a new sidekick for his act, eventually hiring Julie Carp, Eileen's half-sister, although Eileen forbids it when she realises that Jesse is attracted to Julie. Jesse and Julie continue with the act in secret. Eileen eventually becomes suspicious and asks Eddie Windass to watch Jesse for her. Eddie soon sees Julie getting into Jesse's van and informs Eileen, who forces Jesse to sack Julie as his assistant, which Jesse reluctantly does.

On Christmas Eve 2009, Jesse takes part in the Rovers Return panto, playing the role of one of the Ugly Sisters along with Sean Tully. In February 2010, Jesse has a big win on the horses and Eileen is sure that he will take her on holiday. However, when Jesse announces that he is using the money to take his parents to Egypt, Eileen dumps him and Jesse leaves the house. He returns to the Street the following month begging for Eileen's forgiveness, and tries to get Julie to put in a good word for him. Julie is stunned when he later makes a pass at her. Julie informs Eileen of Jesse's actions and the two sisters chase Jesse out of the Street after humliating him in the Rovers. He is never seen again.

Poppy Morales

Poppy Morales
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Sophiya Haque
Duration 2008–09
First appearance 17 December 2008
Last appearance 8 June 2009
Classification Former; regular
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Occupation Barmaid

Poppy Morales, played by Sophiya Haque, appears on 17 December 2008. She arrives at the Rovers Return Inn with friend Liz McDonald, whom she has met in a Brazilian Crunch exercise class. Poppy catches Liz's attention as she is a well known barmaid. [14] She is the 51st Rovers barmaid, she is offered 'Assistant Manager' which she accepts, following Michelle Connor hinting at not wanting extra shifts. Poppy also offers to take on Betty Williams' shifts while she visits her son Gordon Clegg and his family in Wimbledon over the Christmas period. At Christmas when Tony and Carla are kissing in the Rovers, Poppy jokingly grabbed Lloyd Mullaney to show what a "real kiss" was like, unknowingly annoying Liz, who has feelings for Lloyd.

In March 2009, Poppy is disgusted when she witnesses Dev Alahan leaving the Rovers with Lisa Dalton, as it is clear that they are going to sleep together. She is stunned the following day when Dev comes into the pub with his girlfriend Tara who is oblivious to his infidelity. In order not to see her friend get hurt, Poppy tells Tara about Dev and Lisa's night of passion. Poppy is given the sack from the Rovers in June 2009, after she fires long-serving Betty Williams. Betty complains to Steve and he tries to get Poppy to reconsider. Poppy then verbally attacks Steve and his girlfriend Becky Granger which leads to Becky dragging her out of the Rovers by her hair. Poppy has not been seen since.

Mike Scott

Mike Scott
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Anthony Bessick
Duration 2008, 2009
First appearance 29 December 2008
Last appearance 30 January 2009
Classification Former; recurring
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Date of death 30 January 2009

Michael 'Mike' Scott, played by Anthony Bessick, first appeared on 29 December 2008, when Janice Battersby was forced to do community service at the local hospital. One day she went for a smoke break and met Mike. He told her he was in for a chest infection, downgraded from pneumonia. She told him about her community service, and they laughed over their shared misfortune. Janice then went back to work, but that night her friends told her she'd been beaming the whole time she'd been out with them, which suggested that she still had Mike on her mind.

He reappeared on 30 January 2009, when Janice met up with him again, they chatted together, though Mike keeled over and collapsed. When Janice tried to get help, Mike asked her to stay with him. Janice screamed for help, with other people in the car park alerting doctors at the hospital. Some time after he was taken inside, a nurse told Janice that Mike had died. The doctors said that he had a clot on his lung. Janice learned Mike had been much more ill than he'd let on to her, and had just had major surgery some days prior to his death. She later learned he had a wife when she received flowers and a card, and Emily Bishop told her how grateful his wife had been that someone was with him after his collapse. Mike's death shook Janice deeply and she considered becoming a nurse.

Anthony Bessick has made two appearances in character on Harry Hill's TV Burp, lampooning the way his character died on screen.

Others

Character Date(s) Episode(s) Actor Circumstances
Nurse 30 May 2008
3 June 2011		 6828–6829; 7617 Paula Williamson A nurse who cared for Jerry Morton at the hospital after he was admitted following a heart attack. She reappeared in 2011 when Fiz Stape was hit by a car in pursuit of her husband John

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