Dennis Tanner

[Perdita]

CORRIE'S original bad boy Dennis Tanner is returning to the Street to stir things up for Ken Barlow - 43 years after he left.

Actor Philip Lowrie, 75 - who starred in episode one of the 50-year-old soap as Elsie Tanner's tearaway son - is returning on a six-month contract.

Loveable rogue Dennis was in the soap until 1968, when he moved to Bristol.

But viewers were kept up to date with his exploits - including a spell in jail for conning OAPs.

His return will come as a shock for Ken (William Roache).

A source told TV Biz: "Dennis's return will throw the cat among the pigeons. Ken was always sparring with Dennis in the old days. They are still chalk and cheese.

"Dennis was involved in dodgy dealing, theft, fights and spent time in borstal. He was the bane of mum Elsie's life."

Actor Philip has worked on stage and screen since he left.


The Sun

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Original cast member Philip Lowrie is due to return to the cobbles to play Dennis Tanner, the character he played in the very first episode of Coronation Street.

Philip will begin filming in March and will appear on screen in May.

Dennis Tanner was the original Corrie bad lad. He moved in with his mum Elsie Tanner after being released from prison and lived at 11 Coronation Street on and off between 1942 and 1968, when he married Jenny Sutton and moved to Bristol.

The black sheep of the Tanner family, Dennis found it difficult to stay on the right side of the law. Now much older, will Dennis be wiser?

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[tammyy2j]

Why does he return now?

He has no family on the street

[alan45]

Why does he return now?

He has no family on the street

It seems a bit random doesnt it. No doubt we will find out in due course

[Chloe O'brien]

Oh Derdrie a new fella for you to and Audrey to fight over.

[alan45]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ER2fNOdfA4

Dennis

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Pictures have emerged of Rita's upcoming wedding on Coronation Street.

The cast were spotted filming scenes at a church in Manchester today.

Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) became engaged to Dennis Tanner (Philip Lowrie) last month, but the big day will be dominated by a dramatic plotline, which was recently revealed.

The episode is due to be broadcast in June, to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

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THESE are the moments before Corrie’s Rita Sullivan and Dennis Tanner finally get married – 48 years after they first met.



Their big day gets off to an explosive start as Rita turns up in a cop car after being KIDNAPPED.

And the rescued bride arrives to find Norris and groom Dennis fighting.



Dennis, played by Philip Lowrie, returned to the soap last year after a 43-year absence.

He’s marrying old flame Rita, played by Barbara Knox, after proposing last month

[LostVoodoo]

sophie looks amazing, Rita looks scary!

[Perdita]

Philip Lowrie is to leave Coronation Street.

A spokesperson for the series has confirmed that Lowrie – who plays Dennis Tanner – will be leaving Weatherfield in 2014.

Philip Lowrie appears in 'Lorraine Live'
© Rex Features / Ken McKay
Philip Lowrie appears in Lorraine Live

"Dennis won't be killed off and the door will be left open for a possible return," a representative for Coronation Street told The Mirror.

Lowrie originally played Elsie Tanner's (Pat Phoenix) son Dennis from 1960 to 1968.

He returned to the role in 2011, saying at the time that he was truly enjoying portraying Dennis once again.

The actor achieved a Guinness World Record for his return to the soap after a 43-year gap.


Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...#ixzz2nWE9V8HS


Poor Rita