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Coronation Street bosses have announced that Terry Duckworth will be returning to the cobbles in the spring.
Nigel Pivaro has agreed to reprise his role as the Weatherfield villain, who is the wayward son of the late Jack and Vera (Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn) and father of current resident Tommy (Chris Fountain).
When he makes his return, Terry has no idea that Tommy is living on the street. Dramatic scenes are then expected to follow when the reasons for his comeback become clear.
Pivaro commented: "I am elated to be returning to Coronation Street, which as a Salfordian has been part of my life for nearly 50 years - not just as a character in the show, but as a fan long before becoming an actor.
"I have lived with Terry for more years than not now and have come to realise that he exists in the minds of so many people that he is almost real.
"Despite enjoying so many other acting roles and spending the last five years as a journalist writing for a range of newspaper titles and making documentaries with the BBC's Inside Out series, I am always proud to carry Terry with me. Therefore when producer Phil Collinson talked about Terry returning to the Street, it was an offer I did not want to refuse.
"Part of the excitement is that the show has changed so much with so many different characters and set ups - it will present Terry with a completely different landscape to that which he knew before. I am going to enjoy playing Terry rediscovering his roots, the changes that have taken place and his reaction to them.
"It will be strange and a little sad without my old sparring partners, Bill and Liz, with whom I had forged such a strong working and personal relationship - but I relish creating an interesting new rapport with Chris, who plays Terry's son Tommy."
Coronation Street boss Phil Collinson added: "I'm very excited to be welcoming arch villain Terry Duckworth back to Coronation Street. I grew up watching him duck and dive and break his parents' hearts - a deliciously evil performance from Nigel Pivaro.
"This time, though, he'll not only be blighting the life of his son Tommy but the lives of every resident of Coronation Street with a typically audacious scheme."
Terry has made numerous appearances on Coronation Street since his debut in 1983. He was last seen in 2008 on the day of Vera's funeral.
its been a while since his last return, must be running out of money!!
Hopefully it will make Tommy more prominent as at themoment hes not really done a lot and is a bit of a spare part.
tammyy2j
02-02-2012, 13:45
Did he miss Jack's funeral?
Did he miss Jack's funeral?
Was not allowed to, Jack did not want him there
Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has expressed his delight over his screen father Terry Duckworth's upcoming return to the soap.
Show bosses today announced that Terry, played by Nigel Pivaro, will be back on screen in the spring - upsetting the lives of the Weatherfield residents.
Fountain, who has been playing Terry's son Tommy for nearly a year, discussed the big news during an appearance on Loose Women today.
"We've literally just found out about it, but we know that he's going to come back and he's going to cause trouble," Fountain explained.
"For me, I'm looking forward to it because it opens up a whole other side of Tommy that I can work with, and that nobody has ever seen before. I think he'll come to realise just what type of dad he's got!"
Fountain continued: "Tommy's been put as this womaniser, but this opens up a whole different side of his character - and it's going to test Tommy and Tina's relationship. To have Terry come back is really exciting."
Meanwhile, Michelle Keegan - who plays Tina - warned that her feisty character will take no nonsense from Terry.
She said: "I think Tina will give him a run for his money!"
Bet he ties up with Whiny Maria.
According to an article by the Press Association, Terry is only going to be back for a month.Shame if that is true, I would like to see him back long term, especially with Tommy around, so much potential there for cracking storylines
Terry can do a lot of damage in a month
He certinaly can! Theres a lot of people on the street still that will no terry and what he was like before.
Terry can do a lot of damage in a month
He will, I am sure, but sadly also very predictable
He will, I am sure, but sadly also very predictable
Yeah, it would be nice if he could bond with Tommy, not just be out-and-out evil.
Yeah, it would be nice if he could bond with Tommy, not just be out-and-out evil.
didnt he try and sell Tommy as a child?
in which case bonding probably isnt high on his agenda
didnt he try and sell Tommy as a child?
in which case bonding probably isnt high on his agenda
Haha, yes...I forgot about that :D
Haha, yes...I forgot about that :D
and I into vague memory terrotory here, but didnt Tommy need a kidney transplant? or was that Terry?
but Vera put herself forward for a donor didnt she?
and I into vague memory terrotory here, but didnt Tommy need a kidney transplant? or was that Terry?
but Vera put herself forward for a donor didnt she?
His other son Paul needed the transplant, Terry offered to be donor, took the money and left, Vera then donated
His other son Paul needed the transplant, Terry offered to be donor, took the money and left, Vera then donated
ah thanks for that, my memory is there abouts but obviously cloded by the cold
yep the kidney was paul i think. and after Terry did the bunk vera donated and it made her poorly. Another reason Jack could never forgive Terry.
Remember what happened last time
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Coronation Street villain Terry Duckworth will open a lap dancing club in Weatherfield when he returns to the cobbles, a tabloid report has claimed today. :eek:
The bad boy, played by Nigel Pivaro, will cause a stir in the area by setting up the business in a few weeks' time, according to The Mirror.
It is thought that Terry's latest antics could spark particular opposition from the street's more conservative residents.
A Coronation Street source told the newspaper: "Can you imagine the impact the place will have on the more elderly characters in the street?"
Coronation Street bosses announced plans for Terry's return last week, promising fireworks when he is reunited with his son Tommy (Chris Fountain).
Producer Phil Collinson recently said: "I grew up watching [Terry] duck and dive and break his parents' hearts - a deliciously evil performance from Nigel Pivaro.
"This time, though, he'll not only be blighting the life of his son Tommy but the lives of every resident of Coronation Street with a typically audacious scheme."
Coronation Street will air Terry's return scenes in April.
[QUOTE=Perdita;767054]Coronation Street villain Terry Duckworth will open a lap dancing club in Weatherfield when he returns to the cobbles, a tabloid report has claimed today. :eek:
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shame Cheryl left....a job there for her on the doorstep...
Why on earth would he want to open up a club in Coronation Street. Its well away from the fleshpots. That aside, I thought he was only back for 4 weeks
Why on earth would he want to open up a club in Coronation Street. Its well away from the fleshpots. That aside, I thought he was only back for 4 weeks
Guess his plans will meet with too much opposition from the residents and he leaves to open a club in Manchester or wherever he fancies his chances :searchme:
Guess his plans will meet with too much opposition from the residents and he leaves to open a club in Manchester or wherever he fancies his chances :searchme:
Im sure you are right but it seems a biggish storyline for just 4 weeks
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has predicted that there could be tension between Tyrone Dobbs and Terry Duckworth when the Weatherfield bad boy makes his return.
Nigel Pivaro last week announced that he is reprising the role of Terry, who has been tipped to cause a stir on the cobbles by launching an "audacious scheme".
Terry's comeback will see him reunited with his son Tommy, played by Chris Fountain. However, Tyrone is likely to be unhappy to see him after the way he treated Jack and Vera when they were alive.
Halsall told Digital Spy: "Myself and Nigel have had some good scenes in the past, and his return will bring a whole new dimension for Chris's character too. I'm looking forward to it.
"I'm not sure yet whether anything will go on between Tyrone and Terry, but I think it's likely that something will. The last time Tyrone spoke to Terry, he told him not to turn up to Jack's funeral. So there's got to be a bit of bad blood there."
Unconfirmed tabloid reports have suggested that Terry will launch a lap dancing club in Weatherfield once he arrives back in the area.
Coronation Street fans will see Terry's return in April.
CORRIE'S Tommy Duckworth is left nursing a bloody nose — after his arch villain dad Terry returns to the cobbles.
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ITV bosses are keeping tight-lipped about the reason for Terry's return to Weatherfield.
All they will reveal is that he will be shocked to discover his son, played by Chris Fountain, is living on the street.
Terry (Nigel Pavaro) will be reunited with Tommy who older viewers will remember he famously tried to SELL back in 1993, leaving mum Vera and dad Jack devastated.
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Arch villain ... Terry Duckworth
Dramatic scenes are expected to follow, when the answers behind his comeback will become clear.
Producer Phil Collinson said: "I'm very excited to welcome back Terry Duckworth to Coronation Street. I grew up watching him duck and dive and break his parents' hearts."
Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan has given hints about the potential effects of Terry Duckworth's return.
The Tina McIntyre actress teased that Terry, played by Nigel Pivaro, will be heavily involved with son Tommy.
Tina and Tommy have flirted for over three months, but they are yet to admit their true feelings for each other.
"Well, Terry Duckworth - Tommy's dad - is coming back so we'll have to see how that affects things for Tommy and Tina," Keegan told Soaplife. "Tina's lost her dad, so will she be getting a new father figure? Or will Terry be trouble?"
Regarding whether she thinks Tina and Tommy will ever properly be in a relationship, Keegan added: "I do because I genuinely think they love each other.
"They'd make a good couple because they've liked each other for a long time. Tommy's been looking after Tina since day one.
"He was on Tina's side when she split up with Dr Matt (Oliver Mellor) and during the whole Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) bust-up."
Maybe Terry takes a shine to Tina for himself :p
Coronation Street's producer Phil Collinson gave away plenty of spoilers during his interview on This Morning today (April 2), announcing the casting of Sue Johnston as Stella's mum, dramatic wedding plans for Rita and Dennis and the details of Betty's big secret.
A few other snippets were also disclosed about Terry Duckworth's upcoming Weatherfield return and the future for Carla and Peter's relationship, which we'll detail here in Soap Scoop.
Teasing Terry's comeback, Coronation Street's boss hinted that the villain will spot an opportunity when he learns that Tommy (Chris Fountain) has inherited some cash following his grandfather's death.
Collinson joked: "He comes back to the street, and of course it's got nothing to do with the fact that his son - who he's never seen since he gave him up as a tiny baby - has just inherited a little bit of money from his grandfather! It's got absolutely nothing to do with that at all!
"[It's] really thrilling to have him back and he's excellent. He's a brilliant baddie. He's as bad as ever."
Collinson also confirmed that Carla (Alison King) and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) are staying together for now, but seemed to rule out a fairytale ending for the pair.
He said: "I love that relationship, they're like Burton and Taylor, aren't they? They're just brilliant, car crash television. They're going to be together for a while, I hope. They won't be happily ever after - no-one is in soap!"
Coronation Street bad boy Terry Duckworth returns to the cobbles later this month - and immediately finds himself in a fight with his son Tommy.
The drama begins when Nick Tilsley spots a sign outside the unit next to the Bistro, which announces that a new bar is about to open.
A shocked Nick then sees Owen struggling to get Tommy's clapped-out camper van moved from outside so that he can have a skip delivered. When Nick quizzes him about who he's working for, Owen reveals that the company is called 'TD Enterprises'.
With Tommy (Chris Fountain) nowhere to be found, a tow truck turns up and starts to lift the vehicle. When Tommy finally arrives back, he's aghast and berates the new bar's boss - which leads to a fight.
As Tommy brawls in the street, Tyrone (Alan Halsall) rushes over to pull the men apart. Only then does he realise just who Tommy's scrapping with - it's Terry (Nigel Pivaro)! How will Tommy react when he realises that he's face-to-face with his dad?
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Coronation Street bad boy Terry Duckworth is back causing chaos on the cobbles next week as he arrives to launch a lap-dancing bar next to the Bistro.
As Terry comes face-to-face with his shellshocked son Tommy (Chris Fountain), he doesn't seem at all interested in getting to know the mechanic - wanting to focus solely on his business ambitions.
However, Terry's attitude soon changes when he discovers that Tommy has recently inherited a substantial sum from his late grandfather Geoff. Needing financial backing to get his bar off the ground, Terry puts on a show of contrition - but will Tommy be fooled?
Here, Nigel Pivaro chats about reprising the role of Terry and reveals details of the upcoming storyline.
You've been away from acting for a few years as you're a journalist now. Would any other job have tempted you back?
"No, not really! With all due respect, if I'd been asked to do a 20-week tour of a play, that wouldn't have grabbed me at all. But Coronation Street was obviously different."
Did you expect to return at some point?
"Well, it hadn't really occurred to me, because I had my head down doing my journalism work. But then the phone call came, and it was a delight to be asked. It came at the right time, as I'd been writing for five years professionally, so I felt comfortable and confident with it. I thought there'd be no issue with doing something else now.
"If the offer had come in the first year or 18 months of my journalism career, I think I would have had a completely different mindset about it. However, when the call did come, I felt more than comfortable and more than established. It was perfect timing."
Terry is back to open a lap-dancing bar! Why does he choose Weatherfield for his new business?
"Because he wants to prove a point to people round there. He could have launched the bar anywhere, really, but I think he wants to prove to people that he can make something of himself. He's showboating a little bit!
"Terry thinks he's got a vision. He's got the idea that this is the way high-rollers spend money, misguided as he may be. He thinks the bar is going to attract footballers and celebrities."
How do the Weatherfield locals react to Terry's plans?
"They're not happy to have Terry back, and they're especially angry that he's going to be opening a lap-dancing bar on a residential street! You won't be surprised to hear that Norris is doing a bit of finger-pointing…"
Terry sees a place for Tommy in his plans when he learns of his inheritance, doesn't he?
"Yes, Terry sees this as a real opportunity. He's not in dire straits with his finances, but he's punching above his weight. So while Tommy's inheritance isn't a life-changing fortune, it's a substantial amount that would be crucial to Terry's plans. It's a possible lifeboat for Terry."
How does Terry worm his way in with Tommy to get the cash?
"Terry relies on his wide boy persuasiveness, but he's quite lucky because Tommy is a willing recipient. Like most children who didn't have their parents growing up, Tommy is desperately curious about his heritage. So Tommy does make it easy for him! Tina also encourages Tommy, because Terry is new to her and she doesn't know what he's really like."
Does Tommy know that Terry sold him to the Hortons all those years ago?
"Tommy finds this out very early on, but Terry has his own explanation for all that. It sounds pretty horrendous, but in Terry's mind, his motive was good rather than bad!
"When Terry sold his child, he didn't want Tommy to grow up with Jack and Vera, as they'd made a mess of his own upbringing. He didn't want Tommy growing up in a backstreet in Weatherfield, when he could grow up in suburban Blackpool with middle-class guardians. It's true - he's not spinning a line."
Does Terry have any paternal feelings for Tommy?
"He does, but they manifest themselves in very strange ways, as you'll see! You're never quite sure with Terry, as like all of us in life, he doesn't just have one particular motivation. He's governed by many things and issues - by paternalism, by wanting to do right by his son, by wanting to rectify some of his mistakes, and by pecuniary issues as well."
Could Terry grow to care for Tommy?
"I think he does care, but he's a survivor and an opportunist. He will take whatever course is necessary to further his interests and his survival. But as he reflects, he'll reassure himself deep down that he really cares about his lad. It just may not be apparent to everybody else, or Tommy himself!"
Are you enjoying working with Chris Fountain?
"Yes, it's been great to work with Chris and some of the other young actors in the show. They've all been very welcoming and very respectful, saying things like 'iconic' in relation to my character, so that's putting them in my good books! (Laughs) It's very reassuring that these kids have a respect for the show and what's gone before."
What can we expect from Terry's scenes with Tyrone?
"There's tremendous friction, and that's been a joy to play. That's one of the wonderful things about Coronation Street - that continuity of relationships has underpinned its success over all the years. So that manifests itself in their meetings and confrontations."
Terry also has quite a few scenes with Kirsty, doesn't he?
"Yes, and Kirsty being a policewoman and having a natural curiosity certainly doesn't endear her to Terry! Terry finds a way to turn the feud between Tyrone, Kirsty, Tommy and Tina to his own advantage. He hates Tyrone with a passion so he enjoys causing trouble for him, but Kirsty and Tina are pawns in his strategy. But he doesn't really reckon on Kirsty, as he doesn't think that a WPC is on his level."
Despite his villainous ways, can you see an endearing side to Terry?
"Absolutely. From my point of view, he's got to this position from his history. He didn't have wonderful parents, so he became a chancer. But Terry has certain limits that he probably wouldn't cross, and he's got a certain charm. I try to play him as a character who has his lighter moments. There's an element of fun to Terry and it's important that it isn't dark and heavy all the time."
Do you get a lot of reaction for your role as Terry when you're out and about?
"Never a day goes past where somebody doesn't make a reference to it. There's no science to it - one day it could be four or five negative encounters, and you're left loathing the general public! And then the following day, it's just the opposite - people are offering to carry your bags and things like that. It's unbelievable. People can be good, bad, kind and nasty!"
How long is Terry back for this time around?
"I'm back for a few weeks. It's finite - it has a beginning, a middle and an end, but there are repercussions which continue even after he's left, so he makes a big impact!"
here's a good interview with Coronation Street actor Nigel Pivaro, who is returning soon as Terry Duckworth, in this week's Inside Soap magazine.
Nigel says that he's been working as a journalist for the last 5 years and when he got the call from Corrie to ask him if he wanted to return, he was delighted to be asked. He says that only Corrie could have tempted him away from his day job to return to acting.
It's an interesting, long, read and Nigel says it's strange being back on the cobbles without the actors Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey on set, who played his on-screen parents Jack and Vera Duckworth.
Nigel says: "I shed a few tears for Liz and Bill when they came out of the show. I've tried to prepare myself for them not being around but there's still a strangeness to it. I keep expecting Bill to turn up behind me armed with a script and ask when we're going to run lines together. They were a big presence in the green room, so it's odd."
Anyway, there'll be plenty to keep Nigel busy while he's back on Coronation Street as Terry meets his son Tommy, sets up a lap-dancing club and manages to upset just about all of the residents. Nigel is back on our screens as Terry Duckworth on Monday 16th April and will be on the cast for a couple of months.
here's a question (bit in the catagory of where do all the extra bedrooms come from in EE) - where are all these empty commercial units popping up from under the tram archs?
firstly Nick finds the joinery yard lying empty - since presumably Len Fairclough's era!! which no one else had seen, now TD enterprises finds another similar unit empty right next door?
Coronation Street returnee Nigel Pivaro has admitted that his scheming character Terry Duckworth finds it easy to win over his estranged son Tommy.
Terry is back on the cobbles next week as he is planning to open a lap-dancing bar next to the Bistro. He later takes a sudden interest in Tommy (Chris Fountain) when he learns that the mechanic recently inherited a substantial sum of money from his late grandfather.
Tommy has reason to be wary of his dad as Weatherfield's residents try to warn him that Terry can't be trusted.
However, Pivaro revealed: "Terry relies on his wide boy persuasiveness, but he's quite lucky because Tommy is a willing recipient. Like most children who didn't have their parents growing up, Tommy is desperately curious about his heritage.
"So Tommy does make it easy for him! Tina also encourages Tommy, because Terry is new to her and she doesn't know what he's really like."
Asked whether Terry has any paternal feelings for Tommy, the actor replied: "He does, but they manifest themselves in very strange ways, as you'll see! You're never quite sure with Terry, as like all of us in life, he doesn't just have one particular motivation.
"He's governed by many things and issues - by paternalism, by wanting to do right by his son, by wanting to rectify some of his mistakes, and by pecuniary issues as well.
"I think he does care, but he's a survivor and an opportunist. He will take whatever course is necessary to further his interests and his survival. But as he reflects, he'll reassure himself deep down that he really cares about his lad. It just may not be apparent to everybody else, or Tommy himself!"
Coronation Street airs Terry's return scenes on Monday (April 16) on ITV1.
Coronation Street's Nigel Pivaro has said he lives in hope his character Terry Duckworth will turn over a new leaf.
The 52-year-old actor has been playing Jack and Vera Duckworth's wayward son Terry on-and-off since 1983 and is about to return to the cobbles to cause trouble for his son Tommy, who he sold as a baby.
Nigel said: "I always hope that at some point there is a turn in Terry but there would have to be a logic to it.
"Terry doesn't go through life wanting to be bad, he just has to be bad because of circumstance, but circumstances can change.
"Whatever happens to Terry, I want to be there when it does because I've put so much into him."
The soap star turned journalist admitted it was strange being back in Corrie without Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey who played his parents, Vera and Jack.
"I'm already missing three or four stalwarts that were here the last time I was on set," he said.
"I still see Bill. I actually went to his 50th wedding anniversary the other day but it's strange without him here. I keep expecting him to rear up behind me and tap me on the shoulder, script in hand."
:: Nigel Pivaro returns to Coronation Street on ITV1 on Monday, April 16
Coronation Street's Nigel Pivaro has said that he is open to the idea of his villainous alter ego Terry Duckworth being killed off.
However the 52-year-old actor, who is making an explosive return in tonight's double-bill, hopes that producers ensure any potential death is on screen.
Speaking on This Morning, Pivaro admitted: "I don't mind the character dying as long as I'm there. If Terry or a character like him with so much history is killed off it needs to happen with a bit of panache but I want to be a part of it."
Teasing his reconciliation with estranged son Tommy (Chris Fountain), Pivaro added: "He's hurt that he's meted out this punishment to his dad. You are going to see him try and make some sort of amends.
"But he also does manipulate the system to his own advantage like he always does. A financial advantage."
Speculation that he is returning to claim the house ....
parkerman
29-12-2021, 18:13
Speculation that he is returning to claim the house ....
Good luck with that one. Ty bought the house off of Jack and Vera. Unless the speculation is that he is going to buy it and not just claim it.
CorneliusBlanc
31-12-2021, 12:19
Good luck with that one. Ty bought the house off of Jack and Vera. Unless the speculation is that he is going to buy it and not just claim it.
Yea, the speculation is he's going to buy it but there's not really any evidence to back it up.
It would be interesting though considering Terry last appeared in 2012 and his exit storyline involved Rick Neelan!
Yea, the speculation is he's going to buy it but there's not really any evidence to back it up.
It would be interesting though considering Terry last appeared in 2012 and his exit storyline involved Rick Neelan!
refresh me please on that terry and rick
refresh me please on that terry and rick
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CorneliusBlanc
01-01-2022, 17:32
refresh me please on that terry and rick
Basically, Terry borrowed money from Rick and couldn't pay him back so reconnected with his son Tommy in order to use his inheritance. Despite Tommy giving Rick his entire inheritance, the loan shark still wanted more money and Terry planned to burn down his strip club in order to get an insurance payout. Tina caught Terry in the act, they fought and she ended up in hospital. Terry claimed that Rick had attacked her and pressured Tommy to borrow some money from Tyrone to finally pay off his debt. Tommy got the money and Terry fled with it, leaving Rick to continue terrorising Tommy and Tina (which climaxed with Rita being held hostage at her wedding to Dennis Tanner!).
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