Talk:List of Coronation Street characters/Archive 1

Natasha
Is Natasha really a recurring character?, shes now probobly a current one, has been in the show show for quite some months and often appears nowaday. User:Notdoppler 11:30, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

I think vat Doreen, Wilfred and the Neesons are in v show. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.143.121.244 (talk) 20:20, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

I can't understand why you think that Doreen and Wilfred are still in the show when Doreen last appeared early December 2007 and Wilf early October, maybe the Neeson's MAY appear again so they are in the Recurring section again, it does show that in a coming episode Ryan has just come back from a holiday with Nick again, so Nick might be seen --Dodgechris (talk) 09:05, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

This article survived a vote for deletion in August 2005. The discussion can be found here. The JPS 13:10, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

What is your source for Craig, Keith and Penny departing? And is Freda permanent?

Craig Charles
IMDB is listing Craig Charles as departing during 2006. Anyone have any more info on this? Essexmutant 21:20, 8 January 2006 (UTC)

That's likely since his original contract runs out soon. Due to the problems between him and the producers, it is possible they won't renew his contract when it expires. On the other hand, the IMDB has previously listed Pauline Fleming as departing in 2005 and that never happened.

Sources?
What are the sources for Sophie Webster leaving and the new character "Paul Jones"? I can't find ANYTHING, so please stop adding them to the list. Trampikey 18:15, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

Keith Appleyard leaving
This is my source:

Departing Time
What is the criteria for a character to become "departing"? Ronnie is listed as departing yet apparently leaves in November, a good 7 months away.

Departing/Returning Characters
I don't think we should have this section. The characters are either in the soap or they're not. If people feel we must have the section, then please cite sources. In fact, even with creditable sources, it's only ever half-speculation anyway. Mark272 23:27, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
 * It's not, all are confirmed. Trampikey 19:08, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Having read the citation about character Lauren Wilson there is no proof she is leaving, I feel this should be deleted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.96.147.229 (talk) 19:23, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Is there written proof about Shelley returning?
I know there are rumours about her coming back for the wedding, but is she really returning? Anything directly from ITV?

Cleaned up
I have cleaned up most of the article and arranged it. I've also removed "Departing Characters"; if a character has left, place it in "Past characters". I don't think there is any need for a separate "Babies and Children" section–it's really quite pointless–so I've merged it into "Current characters". LBM 17:22, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


 * One thing that is a bit awkward is that in your current characters list, You did not reinstate Bev, Fred, Craig... that were in the "Departing section" back into the Current character list. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.52.6.210 (talk • contribs)


 * Sorry about that, I'll do it now. LBM 22:01, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

first appearance of Sonny
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds39836.html

Soon to depart section
This section is unneeded; it's explained above. When a character has left, then their name can be placed in the "Past characters" section. -- LBM  | TALK TO ME  22:56, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Peter Barlow
Is now a changed man, he has stoped the drinking after almost killing his son,simon. American Brit 05:21, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Temporary, I assume. -- LBM  | TALK TO ME  10:19, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Dannys Return
Danny Baldwin is not returning december 2008 hes returning later this year Ant Parker 19:29, 25 Febuary 2007 (UTC)

Les
This report confirms that Les won't be seen on screen again, so I have moved him to past characters. -Trampikey(talk)(contribs) 11:29, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

Casey
She is refered to as Casey and is credited as casey, so her name should be casey in the list, not kim.

Recurring Characters section needed?
How do we know if someone is a recurring character or not? I could see Yvonne and Ivor but what about George Trench and Wiki Dankowska? I mean it was big news about Keith Barron joining the show. What about characters like Doreen or Finlay? Why are they in the regular section and not in the recurring section? Emmerdale doesn't have a recurring characters chart and Eastenders had a similar problem with the character of Heather when Digital Spy noted that she was was semi-regular but they still kept her on the main characters chart. Finally, Where is it actually written about characters like Doreen, George or Wiki, as to their contract status, like the American soaps? With just a few exceptions, I have never read on websites or Inside Soap, that such and such a character has signed a contract or will be a recurring player, only that they were hired in the show. Do we know for sure if these characters are just laying low for a while and then being brought into a major storyline like John Stape? Do we even need this section? Can we notjust integrate them into the regular cast section.

Just a thought.69.90.207.142 23:14, 7 September 2007 (UTC) samusek2

If they dont have a profile on itv.com/coronationstreet then they are not regulars

The recurring characters section was removed the other day, i generally think it was needed but now the Mandal family have left i don't think it is necessary and also Clarissa, a recurring character leaves tonight anyway. Andrius Babylon 12:18, 26 September 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrius Babylon (talk • contribs)

Recurring characters section may need to be put back as the mandal family have NOT left read digitalspy and itv spoilers, Natasha, Tom and Joe will also fit in nicely with this section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.157.92.154 (talk) 16:02, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

emmerdale has a recurring character section, we should probobly put it back in or remove the emmeredale section.86.143.121.28 (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

Duration??
The duration dates shown seem to be for the actors rather than the characters. For example Sarah-Louise Grimshaw has been in the soap since 1987. Tina O'Brien took over in 1999, but this is not the first appearance of the character. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.17.53.167 (talk) 21:26, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Characters?
Archie Shuttleworth is still down as recurring eventhough he has not appeared for a long long time. Also Lauren WIlson is down as departing April 08 but the citation offers no proof. Christian1985 —Preceding comment was added at 19:31, 27 February 2008 (UTC) Sorry to go over old ground but archie is a character that re appears if there is a death in the street! he most certainly should be re appearing for blanche's funeral as he is an ex romance and will surely be driving her to the church for her funeral i presume! we will see anyway Bankhallbretherton (talk) 21:59, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

Dylan and Hayden Whitbread AfD
There is an AfD in progress for Dylan and Hayden Whitbread. This article links to Dylan and Hayden Whitbread and will need to be adjusted accordingly if Dylan and Hayden Whitbread is deleted. davidwr/ (talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail)  01:00, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Left
Have Ivor Priestley, George Trench, Abi Sharpe, and Nick, Wendy and Alex Neeson left the show? Ivor and George haven't been in the show for ages now and we never no when the "Baby swap" storyline stops, so we never no if the Neeson's are in the show or not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.70.204.90 (talk) 16:18, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Left
The Neeson's won't be seen again, as the babyswap storyline is over, therefore they're in the past characters section. However if they do appear again, feel free to put them back in the recurring characters section.

Abi Sharpe was an extra character for Mel Morton, who departs late 2008, therefore for now she is in the departing characters section. However if she doesn't leave, feel free to put her back to recurring characters section.

This is Drew (talk) 17:42, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

I have now added Abi Sharpe to the recurring characters list as she was seen in July 2008.

This is Coroguy —Preceding comment was added at 19:24, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Guest characters section
May i ask to include a Guest characters section - i included one, but it was removed, it could be useful, as characters like Jimmy Dockerson are not recurring, because he has yet only appeared once, so is classified as a Guest character -- Dodgechris (talk) 16th July 2008 18:24 (UTC)

sections
With sections, say the characters in the departing section, do they need to be in the current characters section as well, because they are still current, AND departing? -- Dodgechris (talk), 10:10, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

more left
What about George Trench and Ivor Priestley, have they left, are they gonners? -- Dodgechris (talk) (UTC)

I am pretty sure Ivor's gone now, but what about Archie Shuttleworth and Yvonne Casey? -- Dodgechris (UTC)

Also on Wilf Morton, hes still in class as departing, yet his last appearance was in October last year!Should i remove Wilf then, and put him on as past characters? -- Dodgechris(UTC)

I'm not sure about putting Ryan in the recurring characters section: He dosen't seem to be making many appearances, last was over a month ago. What do you think? -- Dodgechris (talk) (UTC)

If the character does not appear by mid August 2008, the character will be put in the recurring characters section -- Dodgechris (talk) (UTC)

Is Clarissa Mason leaving the soap in October with the other Masons, if so, she should be shown in the departing characters section?. Dodgechris (UTC)

Has Anna McIntyre left? She made on appearance, on 14 May 2008, which was over 2 months ago, should she remain as a past character, or should she be shown in the new Guest characters section, what do you think? Dodgechris (talk) (UTC)

Have Ivor Priestley, George Trench, Wilf morton, Yvonne Casey, Archie Shuttleworth and Anna McIntyre all left the soap or not?

Yes, all those characters have disappeared and long gone, Anna McIntyre wasn't even a character. Also the peacock's are all now in the Returning characters section due to the house swap storyline --Dodgechris (talk) 20:08, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Past characters
I have added a suggestion on the past characters article about being merged here, why not have them all in one article? --Dodgechris (talk) 09:20, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

I think that we should have all the pets in one section called Pet Characters what you think? Bankhallbretherton (talk) 22:07, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

Mason's
Have Clarissa and Harry left the street now? I know that Dan s still in the show but the other two i'm not too sure about. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Notdoppler (talk • contribs) 20:00, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

Nick Neeson
The other Neeson's have definately left the street now, but Nick seems to be mentioned several time with a possible chance of an appearance, so hes back in the recurring characters section for now. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Notdoppler (talk • contribs) 17:38, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Pet's
Should pet's be characters? I have added Ozzy dog to Recurring as has being appeared since 2006. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Notdoppler (talk • contribs) 20:24, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Danielle
There seems to be a character in the show by this name yet she isn't mentioned at all on this page... Skitzo (talk) 16:45, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
 * If a character is so minor they don't have a last name, it's usually a good sign they're not notable enough to mention. Frickative  17:04, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I don't watch the show that much to know whether a last name has ever been mentioned, however if the character is a regular, however minor, they should still be noted on the cast list. Skitzo (talk) 22:37, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Given that the character has appeared in only 2/3 episodes total and there is nothing to suggest she will reappear, I'm not sure what you're basing her being a 'regular' on. Frickative  22:53, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

JD
is this a real character? Skitzo (talk) 01:20, 3 February 2009 (UTC)

Episodic characters
Should these not stay in the current cast list? There are many more cast members on 'episodic' contracts, such as Rita, Norris and Betty and I think it would be best to just merge the two, since they are neither recurring or departing. You can easily find such information in the individual articles. AJ21SW (talk) 13:58, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Reccuring, Guest and Main
Why do people keep deleting the recurring character section. Characters such as Minnie Chandra, Len Windass and Ben Richardson are only recurring and should be on the recurring list. Character such as Ramsey Clegg, who will only be on the soap for around three months, should be on a guest character list —Preceding unsigned comment added by Coronation Street Fan (talk • contribs) 14:59, 24 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Because it's a thoughtless edit. Jack Duckworth a recurring character!? It's ruined the page now. It will take ages to repair it. Minnie Chandra, Ben Richardson and Sian Powers are also part of the main cast. Yet they are reccuring? They have pages on the official website... Sort the mess you've made out. Unless you go out and find the non existant sources confirming these are recurring characters your edits will just be reverted. Simple really. Although Ramsay Cleg and DC Hooch... they are recurring. Jack Duckworth = Definetly not recurring. Raintheone (talk) 01:46, 21 August 2009 (UTC)


 * I agree with Raintheone, I don't actually see the point of the recurring character section, no-one has any sources to say these are recurring do they? Umed Alahan in particular keeps getting put on there, yet he is living on the street and is seen as regularly as the likes of Dev, Pam and Kirk - how on earth does this make him recurring? Minnie also works on the Street, and is seen just as regularly as Darryl, Teresa and Amber. The only characters who could qualify for recurring status in my opinion, or maybe just guest status, are DC Hooch and Slug. Maybe Len at a push, but no-one else. AJ21SW (talk) 15:18, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Can we revisit this topic? There seems to be a lot of edit warring going on over the "Recurring characters" list in particular. I accept that all the infant characters are inherently recurring, but I think for the adult characters some sort of reference is needed to verify their status. For Jack Duckworth all I've so far found is this article from July 2009, which specifically states that "Bill's episodes haven't been reduced". There's also this piece on Rachel Leskovac which states she has a three year contract with the show. I think that assuming a character is "recurring" based on how often they appear on screen as opposed to based on a reliable source stating they have a recurring contract is original research. Frickative 13:33, 1 March 2010 (UTC)


 * I've been saying this to editors, about Natasha and Jack. They don't seem to listen though. Hopefully now someone else has pitched in with sources, that will change. RAIN the ONE  (Talk) 01:00, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Im glad ye want to help but if ye have a problem with this ye should be editing and helping with the corrie sections on a regular basis nd not producing crap whenever ye feel like, Corrie needs some dedicated editors like myself and not people who only help when they have a problem like the two of ye! oh ya plus these big decisions can not be made without consulting a dedicated corrie editor first Brianwazere 20:27, 3 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Please remember to assume good faith and comment on the content, not contributors. These "big decisions" should always be based on what is verifiable through reliable sources, rather than the personal opinions of contributors. There's absolutely no need to be so uncivil. Frickative  20:42, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

Yes well all im saying is a little bit more help with these articles would be good. Soon enough im hoing to run through all the characters articles and update them correctly and it would be nice if someone could help it would make the process run faster Sorry for upsetting you Brianwazere 20:59, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

Emily Bishop's tenure
Now, I know this one has been discussed to death. Personally I completely disagree with the '1960' bit - I've seen the episodes and she's nowhere to be seen!

But that's not what I created this section for. Recently someone changed it to "1960, 1961, 1962-1966, 1967-" which is absolutely correct in my opinion (apart from 1960). There was a strike at Granada at the back end of 1961 and only fourteen main players held the show for about six months, Emily was not one of them. She disappeared and only returned the next year when the strike was over. Then in 1966 she became pregnant and took a lengthy maternity leave. Including that is no different to including Carla's or Leanne's.

Does anyone agree that it should stay this way? I can just see on the horizon another edit war unless resolved. AJ21SW (talk) 09:22, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Maggie Jones
Ok, so I've made my thoughts on this clear on the edit history page, but I'd like to ask you all what you think. As you probably know Maggie Jones is currently in hospital and has been written out for the forseeable future. Sources are claiming she won't be on screens for at least three months, and there is still no guarantee when or if she will return at all. Wiki needs references, and there are none to prove otherwise. Now, we usually include absences like this all the time particularly for maternity/paternity leaves, but some are disputing this one despite it being heavily sourced.

So I ask, what do you think? Should this leave of absence be included? Ooh, Fruity 20:51, 15 October 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ooh, Fruity (talk • contribs)


 * No i think she shouldn't be put on the departing list or anything like that its only three months and thats not the same amount of time as a maternity leave so keep her in the list of current characters.brian moore (talk) 21:21, 15 October 2009 (UTC)


 * She will be off-screen for an extended period of time, therefore, according to my dictionary, during this period, she will not be 'current'. The fact is, there is no guarantee she will return until the actress has recovered and makes the decision herself, and we shouldn't assume that she will just step back into her role from her hospital bed. Until we have official confirmation from a reliable source, she is still classed as departing. Ooh, Fruity 21:53, 15 October 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ooh, Fruity (talk • contribs)


 * Ah no sorry you could place her in the recurring list but not in the departing list.please dont make things difficult.brian moore (talk) 21:56, 15 October 2009 (UTC)


 * I am not making things difficult, I didn't have to discuss this. I'd like to hear other's views? Ooh, Fruity 22:17, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

well i would like to hear other peoples thoughts aswell im sure though they will agree with me.Blanche is not departing.brian moore (talk) 23:59, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Durations
Why has someone hidden the Characters durations on the characters pages (e.g Ken Barlow and Emily Bishop),Their duration in the show should should be stated in their info box.Does anyonbe have a good reason for making it like this??Brianwazere 21:40, 18 December 2009 (UTC)
 * The template was changed is all, have reverted it all now. I agree with you, I think it should remain like it is and colour-coded the same. Ooh, Fruity 22:38, 18 December 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ooh, Fruity (talk • contribs)

Minnie Chandra
This character has not left the series. There has been no announcement of her quitting, no confirmation from the actress, no source what so ever. She is not a recurring character for the the billionth time of me stating this, she is listed as a OFFICIAL character on the OFFICIAL website, therefore speculation has no place on wikipedia. http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/characters/m-pcharacters/minniechandra/ There you go.  RAIN the ONE  (Talk) 17:45, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Title
Suggestion - Shall we move the article to 'List of Coronation Street characters'. It's no biggie, I just think it should match with 'List of past Coronation Street characters', for general tidiness purposes mainly. Go ahead? Ooh, Fruity (talk) 02:12, 21 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Support. Until fairly recently there were actually two near-identical lists, one here and one at 'List of Coronation Street characters'. When I realised the duplication, I redirected the latter here, just because this page seemed to be more up-to-date and more frequently contributed to. General naming conventions do prefer the other title, though. Frickative  08:32, 21 March 2010 (UTC)


 * How strange. Just checked that out, seems that was the original title (as I thought it was) but got redirected in August 2008 by a now-blocked user. You're completely right, that title seems to be much preferred. Ooh, Fruity (talk) 22:51, 21 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Tried to merge the pages since moving wasn't possible. Hope I've done it right, I've never performed a merge before. Hopefully someone may be able to help if possible? Many thanks Ooh, Fruity (talk) 15:49, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Previous actors
So what's the general concensus on this? There seems to be a divide in the editing so far. Personally, although I didn't put it in myself, I agree with it's presence as I find it quite informative, and I can't understand why it was ever removed in the first place. My view is and always has been to make every article the most useful and informative it can be, it's what Wiki is for in my opinion, and actor history is definitely an important point. As it is, without looking at the page itself, you'd think Chris Gascoyne has played Peter Barlow on and off for 45 years. With the previous actors box, it makes it clear that is not the case. However, it's not a cause I'm going to fight, I'd just like to hear opinions. Ooh, Fruity (talk) 22:37, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

jackie dobbs has left so please delete —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.242.90.255 (talk) 18:24, 1 April 2010 (UTC)