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Emily Bishop longest running Coronation Street character

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Eileen Derbyshire debuted in the show only a month after William Roache. However as Ken has been absent for 16 months, this must make him the second longest running character in the series now?
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    vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 69,565
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    An old school actress who acts because she loves it.

    Eileen Derbyshire is a true pro.
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    Pete CallanPete Callan Posts: 24,399
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    Eileen Derbyshire was out of the show on two occasions too, six months off from December 1961 to June 1962 and eleven months from February 1966 to January 1967 - so Bill Roache still leads, just!
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    RobertfitzRobertfitz Posts: 2,732
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    What major storylines has Bishop even had? Forgive my ignorance, I don't really know Corrie's history
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 128
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    Robertfitz wrote: »
    What major storylines has Bishop even had? Forgive my ignorance, I don't really know Corrie's history

    She's actually done lots

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Bishop#Storylines

    I agree that she is a true professional. Never gives interviews, just does the job for the love of it and gets on with her life. Underused in recent years but a real gem. Was always diverse and can turn her had to humour or serious acting. Long may she continue. :)
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    Pete CallanPete Callan Posts: 24,399
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    JTSee2 wrote: »
    She's actually done lots

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Bishop#Storylines

    I agree that she is a true professional. Never gives interviews, just does the job for the love of it and gets on with her life. Underused in recent years but a real gem. Was always diverse and can turn her had to humour or serious acting. Long may she continue. :)
    An even better insight into Emily's history on the Street is here http://coronationstreet.wikia.com/wiki/Emily_Bishop
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    Janet PlankJanet Plank Posts: 10,252
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    vaslav37 wrote: »
    An old school actress who acts because she loves it.

    Eileen Derbyshire is a true pro.
    I agree. vaslav37.
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    lionkingonstagelionkingonstage Posts: 3,046
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    Love Emily Bishop. Show wouldn't be the same without her. She looks fantastic for her age too.
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    iMatt_101iMatt_101 Posts: 7,081
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    vaslav37 wrote: »
    An old school actress who acts because she loves it.

    Eileen Derbyshire is a true pro.
    This
    I am very fond of her and Barbara Knox and hate when Barbara is slated on here
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    Shady_Pines1Shady_Pines1 Posts: 1,608
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    The scene where she's sitting alone listening to Waltzing Matilda after Norris's brother (played by Andrew Sachs) died is so moving. She is criminally underused and a much better actress than the likes of Kym Several-Surnames or the late unlamented Michelle "Ronseal" Keegan.
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    J-BJ-B Posts: 18,615
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    54 years and the Emily creature hasn't offered to buy a single round in the Rovers.
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    Absolute RotterAbsolute Rotter Posts: 787
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    Money for old rope.
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    Pete Callan wrote: »
    Eileen Derbyshire was out of the show on two occasions too, six months off from December 1961 to June 1962 and eleven months from February 1966 to January 1967 - so Bill Roache still leads, just!

    Bill has had time off other than the recent scandals as well though. If Eileen was only off on maternity leave or whatever, she would still be officially a member of cast wouldn't she? It's not like she was on suspension.
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    lionkingonstagelionkingonstage Posts: 3,046
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    JTSee2 wrote: »
    Bill has had time off other than the recent scandals as well though. If Eileen was only off on maternity leave or whatever, she would still be officially a member of cast wouldn't she? It's not like she was on suspension.

    When was the last time Bill had time off? I swear he has been constant apart from the time he had off for the trial
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    lionkingonstage wrote: »
    When was the last time Bill had time off? I swear he has been constant apart from the time he had off for the trial

    He was off for a bit when his wife died and again when his kid died and am sure they had to re-write a few episodes because of illness and stuff. Got to be expected with a career spanning as long as his on Corrie
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    Ashley79Ashley79 Posts: 173
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    JTSee2 wrote: »
    He was off for a bit when his wife died and again when his kid died

    That was really sad, think he was away for quite a bit understandably
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    Pete CallanPete Callan Posts: 24,399
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    JTSee2 wrote: »
    He was off for a bit when his wife died and again when his kid died and am sure they had to re-write a few episodes because of illness and stuff. Got to be expected with a career spanning as long as his on Corrie
    Any absence has not been more than a few weeks though. That's standard, everyone goes through periods when they don't appear. In fact prior to this, the only significant break Ken has had on-screen is about three months in 2007 which was entirely story-led.
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    Beautiful_HarvBeautiful_Harv Posts: 9,144
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    Absolute Rotter wrote: »
    Money for old rope.

    Exactly how I feel.

    Forward ahead a few years and you'll find Fizz and Maria the new Emily - cushy number
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    Sunny BSunny B Posts: 7,359
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    Who has done the most episodes, Ken or Emily?
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    Ashley79Ashley79 Posts: 173
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    Sunny B wrote: »
    Who has done the most episodes, Ken or Emily?

    not sure but I wouldn't trust IMDB - Ken I imagine
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    Sunny BSunny B Posts: 7,359
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    Ken - 1,503
    Emily - 1,088

    I think that sounds about right.
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    J-BJ-B Posts: 18,615
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    A scrounger and a lush without an ounce of work ethic.
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    stellersstellers Posts: 916
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    So why is never given anything to do:confused:
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    Pete CallanPete Callan Posts: 24,399
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    Sunny B wrote: »
    Ken - 1,503
    Emily - 1,088

    I think that sounds about right.
    This might interest you http://coronationstreet.wikia.com/wiki/Top_100_appearances
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    Hound of LoveHound of Love Posts: 80,138
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    Beautiful_Harv wrote: »
    Exactly how I feel.

    Forward ahead a few years and you'll find Fizz and Maria the new Emily - cushy number[/QUOTE]

    bib::o:o

    Wouldn't surprise me though!

    The only time I have seen Eileen Derbyshire give an interview, was when she got her MBE. I'm surprised that she did that, as some "celeb" recipients have refused to speak to the press after getting a gong (let alone be filmed receiving it).
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    Sunny BSunny B Posts: 7,359
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    Pete Callan wrote: »
    This might interest you http://coronationstreet.wikia.com/wiki/Top_100_appearances

    Thanks Pete :)

    I still miss Family Affairs :(
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