Deirdre Barlow: Last News

David Neilson, who plays the beloved character Roy Cropper in Coronation Street, has a life that's almost as eventful as his on-screen persona.

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne, is set to leave the Cobbles after 23 years.The actor first appeared as Peter in 2000 during Corrie's 40th anniversary live episode, and has had a few stints on and off the show since then. Chris left the role in 2003, returned in 2007 for a brief stint, and then came back full-time in 2008.

Coronation Street has reached the end of an era this week, as Peter Barlow exits the soap and calls an end to his relationship with Carla Connor. Actor Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, has said goodbye to his career on the show.

It's the end of an era in Coronation Street as Peter Barlow and Carla Connor call it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans' most-loved relationships. Not only that, they've also had to say goodbye to Peter as actor Chris Gascoyne leaves the cobbles.

Coronation Street's Deirdre Barlow's former flame, Samir, is barely recognisable in a new Netflix role, almost 30 years after his tragic departure from the soap. Before becoming a Barlow, Deirdre, played by Anne Kirkbride, was known as Deirdre Rachid, having married her younger beau, Samir Rachid. Samir, portrayed by Al Nedjari, met Deirdre while she was holidaying in Morocco in 1994.They got hitched and he later joined her on the famous cobbles.

Coronation Street fans were left in a state of dismay during the latest trip to Weatherfield as it was revealed that Peter Barlow was the reason for Stephen Reid's shocking permanent exit. Fans have been speculating as to how the serial killer would leave.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Soap star Chris Gascoyne has been photographed in Manchester ahead of his upcoming departure from hit ITV soap Coronation Street after playing Peter Barlow in 23 years.The actor, 55, cut a casual on Thursday as he strolled in the city while puffing on an e-cigarette. Chris sported blue jeans and a grey jumper, along with a Carhartt denim waistcoat and an orange baseball cap. He is set to leave his role on Coronation Street at the end of 2023 as he sets his sights on new opportunities, including a panto role which will see him reportedly rake in a six-figure salary during the festive period.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has opened up about the impending exit of co-star Chris Gascoyne. Fans were already under the impression that the actor would be leaving the ITV soap at some point before the end of this year as Peter Barlow.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves fearing the worst as they think they have uncovered how Peter Barlow will exit Weatherfield. It was confirmed by actor Chris Gascoyne that he'll be leaving the role on the ITV soap meaning a departure for Peter from the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has become a 'favourite' to appear on a hit BBC show after his soap exit was confirmed. The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles on-and-off for 23 years.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has unintentionally whipped fans up into a frenzy as his new role away from the ITV soap was revealed. The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles on-and-off for 23 years.

FANS of Coronation Street were left hot under the collar at one character's sexy new look on the cobbles. ITV viewers were left swooning at the TV screens on new Year's Eve thanks to Peter Barlow showing off his handsome new look complete with new glasses to rival those of Deirdre Barlow's.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that David Neilson is a legend of Coronation Street. The actor has spent an incredible 27 years playing the ITV's soap's much-loved Roy Cropper. The cafe owner made his debut on the cobbles back in July 1995.

Coronation Street viewers will see tensions rise between the Alahan family in upcoming scenes when Aadi tells his dad Dev about his plans to marry Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson).The father and son come to blows with Dev disapproving of their engagement.Corrie latest explosive storyline is one in a long list of shockers for the Alahan clan who have seen more than their fair share of action over the last 23 years since Dev arrived in Weatherfield.READ MORE: Corrie Sunita star's life - Emmerdale actor romance, Boy George link and two lovers ruleDaily Star take a look at where the cast members who have been a part of the family are now.Dev - played by Jimmi Harkishin - first arrived in Weatherfield in November 1999 having relocated from Birmingham to take over his Uncle Ravi's shop.Over the years Dev has become quite the businessman investing in Street Cars and Prime Doner.He also had many an affair with flings with everyone from Deirdre Barlow to crazed lover Maya Sharma.But his one true love was on/off wife Sunita, who ultimately tragically died at the hands of her own lover Karl Munro, leaving Dev to raise their twins alone. Sunita first arrived in Coronation Street having fled an arranged marriage in Mumbai and started working at Dev's shop.

Corrie fans will remember Doug Murray who was a much loved character that was famous for his iconic sideburns and fling with Deirdre Barlow in the 90's.The actor who played Doug, Brian Hibbard sadly died at the age of 65 in 2012.What many people don't know is that he led a very interesting life had many weird jobs and was the lead singer of a popular 80's band.Brian was born into a working class family in South Wales and was educated at Ebbw Vale Grammar School.He tried out plenty of different jobs that included being a teacher, a steel worker, a barman and a chimney sweep but eventually realised his love for music and formed the a capella group The Flying Pickets.The band had a number one hit in 1983 with their first single - a cover version of Yazoo's Only You.It spent five weeks at the top of the chart and won the coveted Christmas number one slot that year.They hit the Top 10 again with another cover, When You're Young and in Love (1984), but only scraped into the lower reaches of the chart with their third single, the Eurythmics song Who's That Girl (1984.)Stardom coincided with the 1984-85 miners' strike, so the group staged benefit concerts and picketed pits, coke plants and power stations, leading one record chain to refuse to stock their albums as reported by The Guardian.So he began his very successful acting career and started his run in Coronation Street in 1992 where he was one of Deidre Barlow’s many lovers.He later called on bosses to modernise the show, claiming the storylines were 30 years out of date.

Coronation Street have been praised for an emotional scene that left fans in tears on Friday, where they paid tribute to the Manchester Arena victims. An emotional exchange between Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw saw the pair stand by a mosaic bench dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing on 22 May 2017.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

Coronation Street actress Susie Blake is happy with life as a single lady as she believes she is “far too difficult” for love.Susie once married fellow actor Martin Potter but the pair separated in 1998.Now, the 71-year-old has confessed she has not been looking to date anyone for more than two decades.But she is happy with the way her life has been in those years as she enjoys having a busy work schedule.She told Mirror.co.uk that she is “a romantic” but is “perfectly happy living alone”.Susie continued: "I am far too difficult. I haven’t dated since, I think, 2000.“I like watching an old romantic film.

EMOTIONS ran high in Weatherfield last night as Amy Barlow opened her gifts on the morning of her birthday. The first of a double serving of Coronation Street opened with Deirdre Barlow's brief and poignant return.

Coronation Streets fans struggled to hold back the tears as Deirdre Barlow made a brief return to the Cobbles.During Wednesday’s double bill of the popular ITV soap, viewers watched long-standing character Amy Barlow opening her birthday presents as she celebrated her 18th in style.She started her day with a pile of presents at her feet as her doting parents Steve and Tracey Barlow showered their daughter with gifts on the important day.One of her main gifts the brunette beauty was treated to was a gorgeous minidress blissfully unaware of the surprise party planned for her by her friends and family.But there was one other present that left viewers emotional, as she quickly made mean work of their beautiful wrapped presents.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.