Julie Carp and Brian Packham

[Perdita]

Coronation Street bosses have confirmed that Peter Gunn will be reprising his role as Brian Packham.

It is believed that the former headteacher's return will coincide with Julie Carp's exit storyline later in the year.

Peter Gunn as Brian Packham in Coronation Street
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Peter Gunn as Brian Packham

It was previously reported that Katy Cavanagh has quit the role of Julie after seven years, and will exit Weatherfield in the spring after her relationship with Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) runs into trouble.

Prior to her relationship with Dev, Julie had a strong partnership with Brian before they split in 2013 and he left for a new job in Wales.

The couple had run into problems after a medical scare for Julie resulted in her ovaries being removed, dashing her hopes of starting a family with Brian.

Brian then deliberately scuppered her chance of fostering, before revealing that he didn't actually want children at all.

The Daily Star reports that Brian's unexpected return to Weatherfield will leave Julie gobsmacked.

While details surrounding Brian's return storyline are being kept under wraps, it looks like Julie and Brian might get a happy ending after all.

[TaintedLove]

I`ve always liked Brian, and thought he and Julie made a wonderful couple.

It`s great to see Brian come back, but I`ll miss them both when they leave. At least they get a happy ending.

[Perdita]

Brian Packham makes a shock return to Coronation Street next week and he’s on the hunt for his old flame Julie Carp.
His arrival comes at the right time because Julie’s romance with Dev Alahan is on the rocks.
Julie tells Mary Taylor that she’s expecting Dev to propose as he’s invited her out for a meal tonight.
But Mary’s aghast when Dev admits he’s not planning marriage, but instead intends to confess that he met someone else in India and wants to break up!
Meanwhile Beth Sutherland’s shocked to spot Brian knocking on at No.12 for Julie. Informing him that Julie’s happily dating Dev now, Beth sends Brian away with a flea in his ear.
Later, Mary informs Julie that Brian’s back in town leaving her speechless at the news.
When there’s a knock at No.7, she dives for the door thinking it might be Brian but Dev opens it to a striking-looking woman instead.
Mary and Julie are lost for words as Dev awkwardly greets his new love interest, Talisa.

[Perdita]

Coronation Street gossip: Brian’s back for Julie!
Coronation Street’s Brian Packham makes a brief appearance back on the cobbles this week but is sent packing by Beth Sutherland. However, next week the teacher returns to the street again, informing Ken Barlow he’s jacked in his job in Wales in the hope to win back Julie Carp. Brian makes an attempt to plead with Julie that they are destined to be together but he’s left deflated when she tells him that she’s now with Dev Alahan. Meanwhile, Julie’s life with Dev is looking a lot less rosy that she makes out to Brian as she quizzes Talisa about how long she plans to stick around. Julie thinks it’s time for Talisa to get a job and suggests she starts teaching yoga at the community centre. Later in the week Brian approaches Julie in front of Dev, suggesting they go on their holiday together, but yet again Julie sends him packing. How will Dev react to this and will Brian give up without a fight?

[Perdita]

Coronation Street's Julie Carp will leave Weatherfield next week but whether she departs with former partner Brian Packham remains to be seen.

Julie (Katy Cavanagh) will have second thoughts about Brian's offer to travel the world with him after she overhears Dev declaring his love for newcomer Talisa.

Dev puts pressure on Talisa to be honest with her husband and tell him it's over for good.
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Dev puts pressure on Talisa to be honest

Julie is devastated to discover that Dev has had his sights on Talisa, but Dev is also forced to re-think his options when it transpires that Talisa does not reciprocate his feelings at all.

With Dev now keen to make his relationship with Julie work, he soon finds himself in a confrontation with an elated Brian, who has heard the news from Eileen.

Brian and Dev confront each other, each convinced the other isn't worthy of Julie.
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Brian and Dev confront each other

As the pair argue that the other isn't worthy of Julie, she is shocked to overhear their exchange and once again starts to reconsider where her future really lies.

Although Dev begs Julie for a second chance, she is adamant that she won't be second best and reaffirms that their relationship is over.

Dev begs Julie to give him another chance. Will she agree?
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Dev begs Julie to give him another chance

Later, Julie calls on Brian and drops a bombshell, but has she had second thoughts about his offer, or will she head off alone?

Cavanagh's exit was announced earlier this year following her decision not to renew her contract with the ITV soap after seven years in the role.

[mariba]

I hope she goes with Brian..

[Dazzle]

I hope she goes with Brian..

I hope she tells them both to get stuffed and goes alone. She could meet a charming millionaire on the cruise who actually deserves her loyalty.

[tammyy2j]

I hope she tells them both to get stuffed and goes alone. She could meet a charming millionaire on the cruise who actually deserves her loyalty.

Yes she deserves better than both, she is such a kind sweethearted person

[maidmarian]

I hope she tells them both to get stuffed and goes alone. She could meet a charming millionaire on the cruise who actually deserves her loyalty.

probably most hopeful solution.
But Julie & Brian did make a good couple
til.the actor playing Brian decided to leave
and they altered his personality to suit
an exit story line.

[maidmarian]

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