Charlie Lawson: Last News

He is famous for playing one of Coronation Street's toughest tough guys for the past 35 years. But in real life Jim McDonald actor Charlie Lawson was heading for more relaxing pursuits at the weekend.

Actor Charlie Lawson, famed for his role as Jim McDonald on Coronation Street, has revealed his struggles with finances, expressing concern about the cost of heating his home.The veteran actor described 2024 as the worst year in his 44-year career, attributing part of his lack of work to his outspoken political opinions. Further strain was added when his wife Debbie had to shut down her farm shop in Cheshire due to financial difficulties, leading to almost £50,000 in unpaid debts and potential legal action.

Actor Charlie Lawson has candidly opened up about his financial struggles revealing he is finding it difficult to afford heating for his home this winter.

Charlie Lawson has openly recounted his wild times with Katie Price, confessing to partaking in "anything that we had got our hands on".

Coronation Street icon Charlie Lawson, who played Jim McDonald, has boasted of his wild nights out with Katie Price taking “anything that we had got our hands on”. The Corrie legend told of his hell-raising lifestyle while playing hardcase Jim McDonald on the soap, reports the Mirror.

Coronation Street stalwart Charlie Lawson has issued a grim forecast for the future of the beloved soap, suggesting it could face its final curtain within the next ten years.

A number of angry villagers say they are boycotting their local Waitrose - after a popular car park attendant was suspended from duties. Residents in Alderley Edge are up in arms about the suspension of Robert Shaw, known as Bob, who patrols the Waitrose car park in the Cheshire village.

Eamonn Holmes is struggling with his mental health after being left wheelchair bound and hardly able to walk.

Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson has married his partner of 22 years Debbie Stanley.

When Debbie Stanley thought about walking down the aisle to meet her beau, Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson after twenty two years together, she knew exactly what she would be wearing. Whilst most brides traditionally wear a dress of some sort for their nuptials, Debbie, 59, wanted to buck the trend, wearing a three-piece outfit that was inspired by the Emmerdale character of her pal Claire King, 61.

The tears were flowing as Corrie's Simon Gregson made an emotional best man speech at the wedding of his on-screen dad, Charlie Lawson, who played Jim McDonald on Coronation Street. Simon, 49, has been friends with Charlie, 63, since they met, when Simon was aged just 14. And he certainly delivered when making his best man speech at the nuptials for his TV dad, which took place at Shrigley Hall in Cheshire.The speech was, in equal parts, emotional and hilarious, with Simon getting the crowd crying and laughing, with bride Debbie labelling it as 'unbelievable'.

Coronation Street legends past and present reunited to celebrate the marriage of Charlie Lawson and his long-time partner Debbie Stanley, but it was a certain familiar face presiding over proceedings who almost stole the show. Charlie and Debbie’s officiator was none other than daytime TV royalty Eamonn Holmes, a close pal of the groom for more than 30 years.

Coronation Street stars past and present turned out to celebrate the marriage of Charlie Lawson and Debbie Stanley, but it was a certain familiar face presiding over proceedings that very nearly stole the show. Charlie, 63, and 59 year old Debbie’s officiator was, remarkably, daytime TV legend Eamonn Holmes, 63, who’s been close pals with the groom for more than thirty years.

We know him best for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, but actor Charlie Lawson is about to take centre stage for an entirely different reason, as he prepares to tie the knot in a ceremony officiated by his showbiz pal Eamonn Holmes. The 63 year old actor is due to marry his fiancée Debbie Stanley after being engaged to her for more than a decade, with GB News star Eamonn stepping in to help oversee the ceremony after a special phone call from his dear friend personally requesting his presence.

Northern Irish broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has revealed he is to preside over the wedding of former Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson.The 63-year-old GB News presenter joked that he should become “some sort of preacher” after he was asked to conduct the forthcoming marriage ceremony for Co Fermanagh-born Charlie, who played Jim McDonald in the ITV soap for 11 years.The actor, also 63, who has featured in occasional episodes of Coronation Street since his exit in 2000, is marrying businesswoman Debbie Stanley after being engaged to her for more than a decade. On GB News on Tuesday, 12 September, Eamonn revealed that he will be officiating at the ceremony while he was talking about the global pop star Ed Sheeran gatecrashing a wedding in Las Vegas.

Eamonn Holmes has announced he's landed himself an unusual but prestigious role at Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson's wedding.

Coronation Street have confirmed Bill Webster had died with his son Kevin Webster by his side. It was confirmed during tonight's episode that Bill - who was played by Peter Armitage - had passed away with his family by his side. Tonight, multiple residents of Weatherfield had it confirmed to them that Bill had passed away.

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has hit out Jedward's controversial remarks about the monarchy following the death of the Queen last Thursday.

Victoria Beckham, 48, reportedly doesn't believe Nicola Peltz is the "charming girl she once knew," according to a new source.The 27-year-old married Victoria and David's oldest son Brooklyn Beckham, 23, at a Palm Beach wedding back in April.Despite snaps of the family seeming to get along with Nicola, ongoing rumours claim not all is as it seems.A source told to Heat Magazine: "Vic says Nicola is not the charming girl she once knew"Nicola wasn't really famous before she met Brooklyn."Sure, she was rich, but she was an actress with a few small movies to her name.Piers Morgan delivers dig to Meghan Markle as kids gain royal titles"Since she married Brooklyn, her profile has sky-rocketed."Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Victoria for comment.Rumours about the pair not getting along began following the couple's big day.According to a source, Nicola "stormed off" during her wedding after Marc Anthony's speech reportedly caused her to cry.The speech was said to be dedicated to her mother-in-law Victoria.An insider told the Daily Mail: "It was totally just an ode to Victoria and how awesome she is."She stormed off in the middle of her wedding reception with [her sister] Brittany and her mom, and was crying her eyes out."Another report claimed Victoria switched the couple's first dance to a mother and son one instead.James Martin supported by fans as he shares heartbreaking post [REACTION]Corrie's Charlie Lawson blasts Jedward over controversial royal tweets [REVEALED]Rita Ora leaves little to the imagination in sparkly silver bodysuit [PICTURED]Despite ongoing rumours about the pair, Brooklyn previously said that everybody gets along.In her latest interview, the actress praised her own mum for helping her with

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Coronation Street, said he thinks some actors care more about their profile than “practising their craft”. He urged those wanting to get into acting to “stop being obsessed by fame.The actor added: “Throw all that bad attitude away and go to drama school.