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Old 01-08-2014, 11:30
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 11:32
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An old school actress who acts because she loves it.

Eileen Derbyshire is a true pro.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:33
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 11:37
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 11:43
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 11:47
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 12:19
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An old school actress who acts because she loves it.

Eileen Derbyshire is a true pro.
I agree. vaslav37.
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Old 01-08-2014, 12:28
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 13:21
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 14:31
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 15:07
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 15:44
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Old 01-08-2014, 16:33
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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!
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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Old 01-08-2014, 16:37
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 16:40
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 16:43
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 17:07
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 17:15
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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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Old 01-08-2014, 17:20
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Who has done the most episodes, Ken or Emily?
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:22
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Who has done the most episodes, Ken or Emily?
not sure but I wouldn't trust IMDB - Ken I imagine
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:34
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I think that sounds about right.
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:37
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:38
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So why is never given anything to do
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:46
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I think that sounds about right.
This might interest you http://coronationstreet.wikia.com/wiki/Top_100_appearances
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Old 01-08-2014, 17:46
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[quote=Beautiful_Harv;74025342]Exactly how I feel.

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

bib:

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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