[Spiciesforver]

Maybe she might be the next Ken Barlow in 30 years time

[Jimmy Connors]

She was 17 when he first appeared. I was surprised to read that.

[TLC1098]

She's only in her late 50's so she probably has another 30 years in her. However she will never be another Ken because she isn't an original character.

[edEx]

I always wonder if they have to splice together her scenes from multiple takes. I can't imagine that she doesn't have really dreadful coughing fits all the time when she has to speak forcefully, since she obviously smokes far too much listening to her voice.

[Scorpio2]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors

She was 17 when he first appeared. I was surprised to read that.

She basically dedicated her life to Corrie. What a legend.

[chemical2009b]

Originally Posted by Scorpio2

She basically dedicated her life to Corrie. What a legend.

Simon Gregson was 15 when he started on Corrie and doesn't look like quitting for a long time to come.

[Scorpio2]

Originally Posted by chemical2009b

Simon Gregson was 15 when he started on Corrie and doesn't look like quitting for a long time to come.

That's what I like about the longtern actors the ones now just use soaps as stepping stones to boost their careers.

[cooler]

Originally Posted by Scorpio2

She basically dedicated her life to Corrie. What a legend.

Not suprised, the amount she's on. About 200k a year for having to whine at Ken and defend a cartoon killer.

[Jimmy Connors]

Originally Posted by Scorpio2

She basically dedicated her life to Corrie. What a legend.

True. I think she's great.

She spoke movingly about Maggie Jones in the article as well. They shared a special relationship.

[comedy89]

The great thing about Corrie compared with the the other soaps is that characters stay.
Ken-1960- Present
Rita- 1960's-present
Emily- 1961-Present
Deidre- 1970-Present
Gail- 1970's- Present
Audrey- 1980's- Present
Sally " "
Kevin" "
Steve " "

Recurring

Bill- 1985- Present (hopefully)

[pegasus2]

She may not have a choice in the matter when Stuart Blackburn takes over.

[flobadob]

Originally Posted by Scorpio2

That's what I like about the longtern actors the ones now just use soaps as stepping stones to boost their careers.

Hardly ever works though, does it?

[Lousiana]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors

She was 17 when he first appeared. I was surprised to read that.

I used to watch old eps on Granada + and she looked middle-aged in the 80s but maybe it was the fashion then.

[Maria_Robinson]

Sadly she is a rather average actor and would find it rather cold ouside I fear if she left the cushy number when the regular pay day from our favourite soap. She looks more like a gnarled oak tree every day and looks about the say age as Sue Nichols (Audrey) who is 72.

[chessie__x]

I'm glad she's chosen to stay - it's nice continuity. More stuffed marrows!

[comedy89]

Originally Posted by Maria_Robinson

Sadly she is a rather average actor and would find it rather cold ouside I fear if she left the cushy number when the regular pay day from our favourite soap. She looks more like a gnarled oak tree every day and looks about the say age as Sue Nichols (Audrey) who is 72.

Sue Nicholls is 68 actually, there is only 7 years difference between her and Helen Worth (Gail) who is 62.

[jsmith99]

Hardly a shock/surprise headline, given that she's receiving a fantastic amount of money for a small amount of (not particularly difficult) work.

Next week : what popes do in the woods.

[Oldnjaded]

Originally Posted by comedy89

The great thing about Corrie compared with the the other soaps is that characters stay.
Ken-1960- Present
Rita- 1960's-present
Emily- 1961-Present
Deidre- 1970-Present
Gail- 1970's- Present
Audrey- 1980's- Present
Sally " "
Kevin" "
Steve " "

Recurring

Bill- 1985- Present (hopefully)

Good point, and I think that's another reason why so many people would cite Corrie as their favourite soap. It's because most people have 'grown up' with a lot of the characters and they have become (at least a peripheral) part of their lives. With times as they are, I think it's important for people to have some 'constants' in their life. People like Ken, Rita, Emily, Deirdre and Gail have been around for as long as I can remember, and I really wouldn't be happy to lose any of them. Long may they all reign.

[Oldnjaded]

Originally Posted by chessie__x

I'm glad she's chosen to stay - it's nice continuity. More stuffed marrows!

The world can never have too many stuffed marrows.

Just ask Ken!