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14-11-2014, 05:06
Former Waterloo Road star Philip Martin Brown has landed a guest role on Coronation Street.
The actor, best known for playing Grantly Budgen on the BBC One drama, announced the news on his Twitter page.
Looking forward to #corrie . Going to have some fun with the role
— Philip Martin Brown (@PhilipMartinB) November 13, 2014
Digital Spy can confirm that Brown will appear in a handful of Corrie episodes next year as part of Steve McDonald's ongoing depression storyline.
When Steve (Simon Gregson) finally starts to seek help for his problems, Brown will feature as a therapist who treats him.
Viewers have already seen Steve speak to a GP about his troubles, but he has since gone into denial by refusing to acknowledge the possibility of depression.
Over the coming weeks, Steve will start to push his loved ones away by refusing to confide in them about how he is feeling - jeopardising the future of his relationship with Michelle Connor in the process.
A turning point in Steve's story is expected to arrive in January when a Streetcars mini-bus carrying a number of the local residents crashes while he is driving. The incident will finally make Steve realise that he needs some help, paving the way for Brown's on-screen arrival.
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Philip Martin Brown attends the The TVChoice Awards
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Philip Martin Brown
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn recently said: "This is a story about Steve battling his secret, hidden depression. He is a man in chaos, scared and confused, and stuff like this doesn't happen to people like him. He is absolutely terrified of admitting it.
"This will come to a head in January where a tragedy will strike that will force him to face up to those demons."
Brown played Grantly on Waterloo Road between 2006 and 2013. He has a large number of stage, TV and film credits to his name and previously appeared on Coronation Street in a small role as a police detective in 2005.
The actor, best known for playing Grantly Budgen on the BBC One drama, announced the news on his Twitter page.
Looking forward to #corrie . Going to have some fun with the role
— Philip Martin Brown (@PhilipMartinB) November 13, 2014
Digital Spy can confirm that Brown will appear in a handful of Corrie episodes next year as part of Steve McDonald's ongoing depression storyline.
When Steve (Simon Gregson) finally starts to seek help for his problems, Brown will feature as a therapist who treats him.
Viewers have already seen Steve speak to a GP about his troubles, but he has since gone into denial by refusing to acknowledge the possibility of depression.
Over the coming weeks, Steve will start to push his loved ones away by refusing to confide in them about how he is feeling - jeopardising the future of his relationship with Michelle Connor in the process.
A turning point in Steve's story is expected to arrive in January when a Streetcars mini-bus carrying a number of the local residents crashes while he is driving. The incident will finally make Steve realise that he needs some help, paving the way for Brown's on-screen arrival.
http://i2.cdnds.net/14/46/618x402/showbiz-philip-martin-brown.jpg
Philip Martin Brown attends the The TVChoice Awards
© Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage
Philip Martin Brown
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn recently said: "This is a story about Steve battling his secret, hidden depression. He is a man in chaos, scared and confused, and stuff like this doesn't happen to people like him. He is absolutely terrified of admitting it.
"This will come to a head in January where a tragedy will strike that will force him to face up to those demons."
Brown played Grantly on Waterloo Road between 2006 and 2013. He has a large number of stage, TV and film credits to his name and previously appeared on Coronation Street in a small role as a police detective in 2005.