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Peter Baldwin(Derek Witon) Dies |
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Peter Baldwin(Derek Wilton) Dies
Granada news reported on their bulletin that actor Peter Baldwin - best known for playing Derek Wilton in Coronation street has passed away.
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That's very sad news, I have lots of memories of him.
RIP |
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Yes, I just heard the sad news too. He was 82 apparently.
![]() He was one of Corrie's most successful characters, and his partnership with Mavis was inspired. I will always remember him (and his gnomes) fondly.
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Sad news, was great in Corrie, RIP Peter Baldwin
, condolences to all family and friends.
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82?! doesn't seem possible.
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I miss the wondering gnome Arthur!
![]() RIP Peter. |
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So sad to hear this.
Mavis and Derek. Unique. |
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Very sad, one of the best characters Corrie ever had. Who can forget the duels with Victor for the hand of Mavis? Not to mention that his Derek, IIRC, was responsible for bringing in another fabulous character, Norris.
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Sad news indeed. I watched Corrie back then (gave up on it years ago) and I always loved Derek and Mavis. I remember Norris being brought in as part of Derek's SL and I never could stand him.
R.I.P. Peter and condolences to his family and friends. |
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Such sad news
![]() One of Corrie's best male characters. |
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sad to read this about Peter Baldwin, if it wasnt for Brian Park, we would have had more years of Derek.
If it aasnt for Peter Baldwin, we probably wouldnt have Norris now |
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Just been watching him on youtube
The highlight has to be him working for Victor Pendleburys paper products |
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Sad news remember Derek from when i was a kid, always use to laugh at his car with the paper clip on it, Peter Baldwin was a good actor. RIP thought he was older than 82 though but still a good age.
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RIP. I have a lot of happy memories of him and Mavis on Corrie
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Derek was great. R.I.P
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Very sad news.
Derek is often dismissed because of the gnome saga but he was one of those characters who could have you in stitches one minute and crying the next. Peter Baldwin understood that comedy has to be played with the same conviction as drama, and so Derek remained a fully rounded character even when things got loopy. Anytime Victor Pendlebury showed up you just knew you good times were coming. The best love triangle in soap history! |
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Thought he was already dead, must have him confused with someone else. Anyway RIP he was an entertaining character
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Very sad news. I used to love Corrie back when I was a child in the 90's, with Derek and Mavis, Reg, Maureen and Maud, Don and Ivy ect. R.I.P.
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RIP
![]() Derek and Mavis were classic Corrie |
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I have checked Grenada news and there is nothing about Peter Baldwin passing away. Is this thread a wind up? Horrible thing to do if so.
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I have checked Grenada news and there is nothing about Peter Baldwin passing away. Is this thread a wind up? Horrible thing to do if so.
Wikipedia entry has been changed (which means nothing) and 'Corrieblog' has reported it but doesn't include a link to a story from a reputable news source. Edit: Wikipedia cites Corrieblog as its source. Hmmmm. |
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Quote:
I have checked Grenada news and there is nothing about Peter Baldwin passing away. Is this thread a wind up? Horrible thing to do if so.
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http://coronationstreetupdates.blogs...-dies.html?m=1
Article from the Coronation Street blog on the sad news here 😞 RIP Fond memories of his time onscreen. |
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Digital spy are also reporting on this
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