Perdita
26-06-2008, 06:03
CORRIE legend Bill Tarmey says he is NOT quitting the soap.
Reports claimed Bill — who has played Jack Duckworth for nearly 29 years — planned to leave the ITV1 show later this year.
But a pal told TV Biz: “If Jack’s health holds out he will continue to enjoy his job.
“It’s true September 2009 will mark his 30th year on Corrie but that doesn’t mean that he’s retiring.”
Bill, 67, is thrilled his co-star Liz Dawn, 68, who played his missus Vera, is now revelling in her retirement after quitting last year.
The source added: “Bill is missing Liz terribly but he knows that she’s enjoying herself. She’s sailing the seven seas and seeing the world on cruise ships.”
:cheer: :thumbsup: :clap:
Reports claimed Bill — who has played Jack Duckworth for nearly 29 years — planned to leave the ITV1 show later this year.
But a pal told TV Biz: “If Jack’s health holds out he will continue to enjoy his job.
“It’s true September 2009 will mark his 30th year on Corrie but that doesn’t mean that he’s retiring.”
Bill, 67, is thrilled his co-star Liz Dawn, 68, who played his missus Vera, is now revelling in her retirement after quitting last year.
The source added: “Bill is missing Liz terribly but he knows that she’s enjoying herself. She’s sailing the seven seas and seeing the world on cruise ships.”
:cheer: :thumbsup: :clap: