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Marc Baylis has revealed that toxic Tracy will be Rob's 'Lady Macbeth', as he hatches a plan to scam Carla.
Fed up with being treated like a dogsbody in the bookies by Peter, Rob phones his big sister Carla and demands that she does something about it.
Marc Baylis, who plays Rob, said: "Peter keeps challenging and questioning Rob... Things really explode. Rivalry kicks off within that space and the whole atmosphere becomes quite unpleasant."
Rob is furious with Carla's solution, which is to have him working in the packing department at the factory, despite the fact he holds a 30% share of the business.
"Tracy fuels Rob in true Lady Macbeth style to pull a scam out of the bag." Marc Baylis on Rob and Tracy.
Sick of relying on his sister for support, and with Tracy dripping poison into his ear, Rob decides to hustle Carla out of £20,000.
"Rob takes things into his own hands by stealing Carla's silk and setting himself up. The whole plan is for Rob to find his own feet and out of Underworld to become self-sufficient."
Determined to compete with Carla and Peter, devious Tracy is on hand to play her part in the act of betrayal
"There’s a huge rivalry between the lifestyle Peter and Carla can afford and the lifestyle Tracy and Rob have." Marc Baylis on Rob and Tracy versus Carla and Peter.
"Tracy seriously pulls it out of the bag and her lies are through the roof! Something happens which even Rob isn’t expecting; so much so that even Rob thinks it’s actually happened."
With a criminal record to his name, Rob could face prison if Carla uncovers his wrong-doings.
"Rob has an underlying belief that because of their family ties and their past, Carla will not send him back to that place or even report him for the crime. He’s definitely pushing his luck and that’s a chance he takes, but it’s more through Tracy coercing and guiding him that makes him go through with it," said Marc.
Marc Baylis has warned that his character Rob Donovan may be messing with the wrong person when he tries to scam his sister Carla Connor.
This week's episodes see Rob steal £20,000 worth of silk from the Underworld boss after he gets fed up with her lack of respect for him.
Rob teams up with his scheming girlfriend Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) to pull off the scam, pretending that the expensive material was stolen when Tracy was doing a delivery job for the factory.
Unfortunately for Rob, his plan isn't a total success as Carla (Alison King) is quick to smell a rat. She then becomes determined to find out whether Rob has betrayed her.
Baylis told itv.com: "Rob always thinks that he'll get away with anything. As far as he's concerned, once the silk's in his back pocket as such and has been stashed away safely, all he's got to do is find a buyer.
"Carla thinks nothing is ever 100% legit with Rob, so she obviously starts playing a few of her games behind the scenes and starts chasing Rob and tries to find out exactly what he's up to."
He added: "Is there a family war brewing on the horizon? We'll have to wait until we get to the horizon, but I'd definitely say that something is brewing!"
Coronation Street continues tonight (May 20) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
I can't get into the other 2 threads on Rob therefore maybe 3rd thread lucky.
Coronation Street star Marc Baylis has predicted that his character Rob Donovan can get back on friendly terms with sister Carla Connor.
Sibling rivalry between the pair exploded last month as Carla (Alison King) discovered that Rob and his scheming girlfriend Tracy Barlow had stolen £20,000 worth of silk from her.
However, speaking to TV Extra magazine, Baylis explained: "I think the relationship will recover. They have a deep understanding of each other and they are the only blood relatives each has at the moment.
"Alison and I have a really nice balance in playing those moments when they are close, and then when they are fighting and competing with each other. It's all very deep-rooted. That's why it can seem very harsh, because it's based on unpleasant things from their childhood."
Discussing Rob's future, he continued: "Rob starts up on his own with Tracy at his side, so it's the first time we see him standing on his own two feet. It's a whole new chapter for him."
Baylis also tipped Rob and Tracy to stay together for a while yet.
He said: "I do think they will be together for a certain amount of time, but I think there are hidden feelings for Michelle remaining. That's why it's so great now, because I've been here a year and have built up relationships with the different characters rather than having to think on my feet."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV.
For our latest exclusive Inside Soap Awards chat, we caught up with Coronation Street actor Marc Baylis, who's up for the 'Best Newcomer' prize at this year's ceremony.
Here, Marc tells us about his first year on screen as charmer Rob Donovan and shares some teasers on upcoming storylines for the character.
How do you feel about being in the running for 'Best Newcomer'?
"It's great. Obviously it's an honour to be up there with the other nominees, as it's not an easy feat to get a character to settle into a long-running drama. It's nice from a personal point of view, but a large group of people have come together to get the character to this stage - first and foremost the producers and the writers, and also my colleagues who I'm working alongside. I definitely pass the baton and share that around!"
Do you think the show is in with a good chance at the awards in general this year?
"Absolutely. The standard of the show has been maintained very highly over the past year, so I don't see any reason why we shouldn't do well. At the same time, I know other shows work equally as hard. It really is a case of whether we'll get enough votes from the viewers, and fingers crossed that will happen!"
Rob has featured prominently on screen over the summer. Are you pleased with the way it's all been going?
"Definitely. Since Rob and Tracy have got together, I think the mischievous levels have gone through the roof with my character! I'm loving working with Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, as she's absolutely brilliant at what she does, and I think the material itself has been really good.
"It was a great achievement to get in the bookies, no matter how Rob got hold of it! To be in the show for a year and to now have our own shop on the set is fantastic. Hopefully the trouble with Rob and Tracy will continue."
What's your take on the feud between Rob and Peter?
"I think a lot of it stems from the fact that Peter is with Carla, and Rob is very protective over his sister, irrespective of the way they've been arguing. Underlying everything, there is love between the siblings and Rob wants the best for Carla. It's also the fact that there are a lot of similarities between Rob and Peter, so there are a lot of locked horns and I've really enjoyed playing those scenes with Chris Gascoyne.
"Hopefully that's something that will continue for a while, as I really enjoy that storyline of having two males at loggerheads."
Do you think their differences will have to be resolved at some point?
"If anything, I'd like their differences to get worse! The feud is definitely far from finished at the moment. Rob and Tracy have got the lease on the shop for only six months, so I'm sure that will crop up again.
"Also, with Peter and Carla's wedding coming up, I'm sure Rob and Tracy will be in the mix there - stirring up as much trouble as they possibly can! They're definitely not in support of the wedding…"
Have the viewers taken sides in the feud?
"Hopefully they're split! I don't think the story has been written to be one-sided, as a mixed response is what works best when there are feuds on the street. We want some viewers to be siding with Peter and Carla, and others to be siding with Rob and Tracy.
"There are also arguments that Rob and Tracy have between themselves, and we want the audience to be divided on those too. That's a key part of drama, and long may it continue being ambiguous."
Kate said in one of her recent interviews that she isn't sure whether Rob and Tracy really love each other. What are your thoughts on that?
"This is an area that we're venturing into at the moment, so the story will unfold and answer that question for you! I don't really want to give too much away about whether it's a genuine love, but they do get on very well and have a great relationship.
"They have fun, they push each other, and they get a lot of enjoyment out of each other. But as for whether they love each other, I'll leave that one to develop with the storyline…"
Could you ever see Rob change his ways and become more of a family man with Tracy and Amy?
"Time will tell! Some people mature in different ways, but it could be too soon for Rob as he's really not ready to become a father. He's been behind bars for a number of years, so now he's just testing the water.
"The thing about Rob is that he's got a lot of barriers up after his time in jail, so he wants to avoid getting into situations too soon. He's got a few scars and wounds that we've yet to open and heal. Settling down would be too soon, but he does have fun with Tracy."
We all know that Deirdre doesn't like Rob very much, but what's it been like to film with Anne Kirkbride?
"It's been an absolute privilege! Anne is one of the biggest figures on the show. Even though we've done a lot of scenes together now, there are still times when we're in the Barlows' and it shocks me that I'm working with her.
"That's one of the reasons why I took on the challenge of this job, because you get an opportunity to work with actors of a very high calibre. It's the same with Ali King, Chris and Kate. I'm very fortunate to be working with the people I'm working with."
We've heard that Tina will soon be causing some trouble for Tracy and Rob. What can you tell us about that?
"A situation develops at the shop where Tina, Dennis and Rita get involved, and they all feel that Rob and Tracy are ripping them off. That's a catalyst for a dispute which we're filming at the moment. It's very good material, and a good opportunity to branch out and make the webs thicker with the shop storyline.
"I can't say much more than that, but there's some really strong stuff to come."
Would you like the writers to delve into Rob and Carla's history and family life more?
"Absolutely. It's a massive avenue which we can explore over the next year. There's a lot to unravel with the pasts of both characters. When [producer] Stuart Blackburn came on board, we delved into that a bit more and brought out a few more home truths. We saw exactly where they both were coming from as individuals, which culminated in the massive row over the stolen silk.
"Those situations still aren't resolved. There's a lot that we're hearing on the inside about what will come up in the next year, and hopefully that will give a few more answers - but not too quickly!"
For our latest exclusive Inside Soap Awards chat, we caught up with Coronation Street actor Marc Baylis, who's up for the 'Best Newcomer' prize at this year's ceremony.
Here, Marc tells us about his first year on screen as charmer Rob Donovan and shares some teasers on upcoming storylines for the character.
How do you feel about being in the running for 'Best Newcomer'?
"It's great. Obviously it's an honour to be up there with the other nominees, as it's not an easy feat to get a character to settle into a long-running drama. It's nice from a personal point of view, but a large group of people have come together to get the character to this stage - first and foremost the producers and the writers, and also my colleagues who I'm working alongside. I definitely pass the baton and share that around!"
Do you think the show is in with a good chance at the awards in general this year?
"Absolutely. The standard of the show has been maintained very highly over the past year, so I don't see any reason why we shouldn't do well. At the same time, I know other shows work equally as hard. It really is a case of whether we'll get enough votes from the viewers, and fingers crossed that will happen!"
Rob has featured prominently on screen over the summer. Are you pleased with the way it's all been going?
"Definitely. Since Rob and Tracy have got together, I think the mischievous levels have gone through the roof with my character! I'm loving working with Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, as she's absolutely brilliant at what she does, and I think the material itself has been really good.
"It was a great achievement to get in the bookies, no matter how Rob got hold of it! To be in the show for a year and to now have our own shop on the set is fantastic. Hopefully the trouble with Rob and Tracy will continue."
What's your take on the feud between Rob and Peter?
"I think a lot of it stems from the fact that Peter is with Carla, and Rob is very protective over his sister, irrespective of the way they've been arguing. Underlying everything, there is love between the siblings and Rob wants the best for Carla. It's also the fact that there are a lot of similarities between Rob and Peter, so there are a lot of locked horns and I've really enjoyed playing those scenes with Chris Gascoyne.
"Hopefully that's something that will continue for a while, as I really enjoy that storyline of having two males at loggerheads."
Do you think their differences will have to be resolved at some point?
"If anything, I'd like their differences to get worse! The feud is definitely far from finished at the moment. Rob and Tracy have got the lease on the shop for only six months, so I'm sure that will crop up again.
"Also, with Peter and Carla's wedding coming up, I'm sure Rob and Tracy will be in the mix there - stirring up as much trouble as they possibly can! They're definitely not in support of the wedding…"
Have the viewers taken sides in the feud?
"Hopefully they're split! I don't think the story has been written to be one-sided, as a mixed response is what works best when there are feuds on the street. We want some viewers to be siding with Peter and Carla, and others to be siding with Rob and Tracy.
"There are also arguments that Rob and Tracy have between themselves, and we want the audience to be divided on those too. That's a key part of drama, and long may it continue being ambiguous."
Kate said in one of her recent interviews that she isn't sure whether Rob and Tracy really love each other. What are your thoughts on that?
"This is an area that we're venturing into at the moment, so the story will unfold and answer that question for you! I don't really want to give too much away about whether it's a genuine love, but they do get on very well and have a great relationship.
"They have fun, they push each other, and they get a lot of enjoyment out of each other. But as for whether they love each other, I'll leave that one to develop with the storyline…"
Could you ever see Rob change his ways and become more of a family man with Tracy and Amy?
"Time will tell! Some people mature in different ways, but it could be too soon for Rob as he's really not ready to become a father. He's been behind bars for a number of years, so now he's just testing the water.
"The thing about Rob is that he's got a lot of barriers up after his time in jail, so he wants to avoid getting into situations too soon. He's got a few scars and wounds that we've yet to open and heal. Settling down would be too soon, but he does have fun with Tracy."
We all know that Deirdre doesn't like Rob very much, but what's it been like to film with Anne Kirkbride?
"It's been an absolute privilege! Anne is one of the biggest figures on the show. Even though we've done a lot of scenes together now, there are still times when we're in the Barlows' and it shocks me that I'm working with her.
"That's one of the reasons why I took on the challenge of this job, because you get an opportunity to work with actors of a very high calibre. It's the same with Ali King, Chris and Kate. I'm very fortunate to be working with the people I'm working with."
We've heard that Tina will soon be causing some trouble for Tracy and Rob. What can you tell us about that?
"A situation develops at the shop where Tina, Dennis and Rita get involved, and they all feel that Rob and Tracy are ripping them off. That's a catalyst for a dispute which we're filming at the moment. It's very good material, and a good opportunity to branch out and make the webs thicker with the shop storyline.
"I can't say much more than that, but there's some really strong stuff to come."
Would you like the writers to delve into Rob and Carla's history and family life more?
"Absolutely. It's a massive avenue which we can explore over the next year. There's a lot to unravel with the pasts of both characters. When [producer] Stuart Blackburn came on board, we delved into that a bit more and brought out a few more home truths. We saw exactly where they both were coming from as individuals, which culminated in the massive row over the stolen silk.
"Those situations still aren't resolved. There's a lot that we're hearing on the inside about what will come up in the next year, and hopefully that will give a few more answers - but not too quickly!"
Coronation Street's Rob Donovan is unable to resist temptation next week as Tina McIntyre starts flirting with him.
As seen in pictures released at the weekend, Tina (Michelle Keegan) shares a surprise kiss with Rob after becoming fed up with Peter Barlow blowing hot and cold with her.
Here, Marc Baylis - who plays Rob - explains why his character is unfaithful to girlfriend Tracy.
How would you describe Rob's feelings for Tracy?
"Rob's really fond of Tracy and he likes her a lot. They have a good relationship and they bounce off one another.
"As Rob is a bit of a flash in the pan, he doesn't really plan or look too far into the future. As far as serious relationships go, this is probably the biggest he's ever had. He's not adverse to a future with Tracy though, and I think if it came down to it, he'd probably commit to her for the long haul."
How does Rob feel about Tracy's behaviour since they got the shop?
"Tracy has not always played ball as far as the shop is concerned, and that's been troubling Rob a fair bit. With his track record, he's been keen to play it straight this time and get things right, so he wasn't best pleased when she pulled a fast one with Dennis over Rita's ring! Rob makes Tracy aware when he's not happy though, and I think he's happy to let her know that she either plays it straight or needs to walk away."
Has working together every day taken the romance out of their relationship?
"Funnily enough no, I think if anything it's brought them closer together. It's given them something that's theirs for them to take seriously together. When they worked in the factory I think they were both happy to play games and live dangerously, but I think their new business has brought an element of domesticity into the mix that has brought them closer."
Tracy is keen to let Rob know she's his equal not his employee.
How relieved is Rob about reconciling with Carla?
"Making up with Carla was a big relief for Rob. He felt as though a big weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He never wanted to be neck and neck with Carla. It's Peter that Rob has got a problem with, but Rob never wanted that to come between him and Carla. She's the only family he's got and he loves his sister so he was really pleased to be invited to the wedding, even though he doesn't agree with her being with Peter whatsoever!
"Rob and Peter can't stand each other and nothing has changed there. They are complete arch-enemies, but they have this unwritten rule, this silent pact now. They both have Carla's best interests at hearts and they know they have to stop their battling for her sake."
Given their history of animosity, is Rob surprised when Tina starts to flirt with him?
"I think the whole business between Tina and Rob and Tracy was actually more just Tina versus Tracy! I think Rob got caught up in that and tried to do anything for an easy life and squash any trouble between them.
"Rob's a red-blooded male at the end of the day, so when attractive women flirt so outwardly with him, he's on dangerous ground! Rob struggles to resist. He can have a laugh with Tina too, so he does flirt back with her.
"I think most men in Weatherfield think Tina is extremely attractive. She has energy about her that he really likes. I think she's always caught his eye a little bit."
Why do they end up kissing?
"They're playing games with each other. The thing with Rob is that he can't resist a challenge. He'll always rise to the bait, and Tina challenges him. They're both pushing each other while they are flirting and it's all about game playing. That's how it happens."
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Tina and Rob kiss
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How worried is Rob when Carla catches them kissing?
"He's bricking it. Not because of Carla - Rob trusts her not to tell Tracy and Carla seems to find the whole thing amusing. He's just worried about her going home and telling Peter, his enemy, who also happens to be his girlfriend's brother! He's really panicked."
Does Carla want Rob to pursue Tina?
"She does actually, yes. She thinks it would be a great idea for him and Tina to be together. Carla can imagine him with someone more like Tina rather than Tracy, although that is probably just Carla wishful thinking! She does egg him on a little bit."
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Carla sees Tina and Rob Kissing
What do you think Tracy would do if she found out?
"It's not even worth thinking about! She'd kill him. I don't know that he's necessarily afraid of Tracy, but he knows she's not one to mess around with. God knows what she'd do to him!"
Do you think there'd be a big reaction if Rob found out about Tina and Peter?
"He'd have to play it very carefully actually. I don't think he'd be able to have a knee jerk reaction. At the end of the day, Peter's still his landlord for the business, so he has that to think about. But then Carla's his sister and he's always been protective of her where Peter's concerned. I don't think Peter would be in a good place."
How have you found this latest storyline?
"It's been absolutely brilliant. I'm working with some great people and I really enjoy working with Chris [Gascoyne, who plays Peter]. The writing has really gone up a gear for Rob, which I'm really pleased with. I just hope we've done the scripts justice. It's been a lot of fun."
Coronation Street's Rob Donovan is unable to resist temptation next week as Tina McIntyre starts flirting with him.
As seen in pictures released at the weekend, Tina (Michelle Keegan) shares a surprise kiss with Rob after becoming fed up with Peter Barlow blowing hot and cold with her.
Here, Marc Baylis - who plays Rob - explains why his character is unfaithful to girlfriend Tracy.
How would you describe Rob's feelings for Tracy?
"Rob's really fond of Tracy and he likes her a lot. They have a good relationship and they bounce off one another.
"As Rob is a bit of a flash in the pan, he doesn't really plan or look too far into the future. As far as serious relationships go, this is probably the biggest he's ever had. He's not adverse to a future with Tracy though, and I think if it came down to it, he'd probably commit to her for the long haul."
How does Rob feel about Tracy's behaviour since they got the shop?
"Tracy has not always played ball as far as the shop is concerned, and that's been troubling Rob a fair bit. With his track record, he's been keen to play it straight this time and get things right, so he wasn't best pleased when she pulled a fast one with Dennis over Rita's ring! Rob makes Tracy aware when he's not happy though, and I think he's happy to let her know that she either plays it straight or needs to walk away."
Has working together every day taken the romance out of their relationship?
"Funnily enough no, I think if anything it's brought them closer together. It's given them something that's theirs for them to take seriously together. When they worked in the factory I think they were both happy to play games and live dangerously, but I think their new business has brought an element of domesticity into the mix that has brought them closer."
Tracy is keen to let Rob know she's his equal not his employee.
How relieved is Rob about reconciling with Carla?
"Making up with Carla was a big relief for Rob. He felt as though a big weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He never wanted to be neck and neck with Carla. It's Peter that Rob has got a problem with, but Rob never wanted that to come between him and Carla. She's the only family he's got and he loves his sister so he was really pleased to be invited to the wedding, even though he doesn't agree with her being with Peter whatsoever!
"Rob and Peter can't stand each other and nothing has changed there. They are complete arch-enemies, but they have this unwritten rule, this silent pact now. They both have Carla's best interests at hearts and they know they have to stop their battling for her sake."
Given their history of animosity, is Rob surprised when Tina starts to flirt with him?
"I think the whole business between Tina and Rob and Tracy was actually more just Tina versus Tracy! I think Rob got caught up in that and tried to do anything for an easy life and squash any trouble between them.
"Rob's a red-blooded male at the end of the day, so when attractive women flirt so outwardly with him, he's on dangerous ground! Rob struggles to resist. He can have a laugh with Tina too, so he does flirt back with her.
"I think most men in Weatherfield think Tina is extremely attractive. She has energy about her that he really likes. I think she's always caught his eye a little bit."
Why do they end up kissing?
"They're playing games with each other. The thing with Rob is that he can't resist a challenge. He'll always rise to the bait, and Tina challenges him. They're both pushing each other while they are flirting and it's all about game playing. That's how it happens."
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Tina and Rob kiss
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How worried is Rob when Carla catches them kissing?
"He's bricking it. Not because of Carla - Rob trusts her not to tell Tracy and Carla seems to find the whole thing amusing. He's just worried about her going home and telling Peter, his enemy, who also happens to be his girlfriend's brother! He's really panicked."
Does Carla want Rob to pursue Tina?
"She does actually, yes. She thinks it would be a great idea for him and Tina to be together. Carla can imagine him with someone more like Tina rather than Tracy, although that is probably just Carla wishful thinking! She does egg him on a little bit."
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Carla sees Tina and Rob Kissing
What do you think Tracy would do if she found out?
"It's not even worth thinking about! She'd kill him. I don't know that he's necessarily afraid of Tracy, but he knows she's not one to mess around with. God knows what she'd do to him!"
Do you think there'd be a big reaction if Rob found out about Tina and Peter?
"He'd have to play it very carefully actually. I don't think he'd be able to have a knee jerk reaction. At the end of the day, Peter's still his landlord for the business, so he has that to think about. But then Carla's his sister and he's always been protective of her where Peter's concerned. I don't think Peter would be in a good place."
How have you found this latest storyline?
"It's been absolutely brilliant. I'm working with some great people and I really enjoy working with Chris [Gascoyne, who plays Peter]. The writing has really gone up a gear for Rob, which I'm really pleased with. I just hope we've done the scripts justice. It's been a lot of fun."
Coronation Street star Marc Baylis has teased a big year ahead for his character Rob Donovan.
Viewers saw Rob share a kiss with Tina McIntyre at the end of last year and Baylis has now confirmed that Tracy will discover his betrayal over the next few weeks.
Speaking on ITV's Lorraine this morning (January 22), Baylis said: "Tracy won't be happy. I have been given the green light to announce that Tracy does find out in a couple of weeks. Rob is in trouble.
"That is the best part about playing Rob - I haven't got a clue which direction he is going to go in. For the last 18 months, I think that is what we have been setting up. It is going to be a big year for Rob."
Baylis also reiterated that the cast are still in the dark over Tina's exit storyline. Show bosses have confirmed that Tina will be killed later this year, but exact details of how she meets her demise and who is responsible have so far been kept under wraps.
He said: "I think that is going to be a massive storyline. We don't know what is going on yet and the scripts haven't been released. I think it is mid-April that we are going to be shooting all of that. It'll be a good story."
Baylis also praised the show for its hard-hitting scenes earlier this week, which saw Hayley Cropper end her own life using a lethal cocktail of drugs, determined to control her death while she still could.
He said: "Credit to everyone for what happened on Monday night. Personally, I think it is brilliant that we have tackled that subject.
"I think, get people talking, read everything that is in different papers with different opinions, and form your own opinion. There is nothing wrong with that so I think it is a very proud week for the show.
Speaking about his Most Popular Newcomer nomination at tonight's National Television Awards, Baylis added: "I think all four of us that have got to this stage should be proud of where we are at.
"I got a new suit yesterday just to make sure I that I look alright. I am just going to enjoy it. "
WEDDING bells are set to ring over Weatherfield as jailbirds Tracy Barlow and Rob Donovan plan to wed
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WEDDING bells are set to ring over Weatherfield as jailbirds Tracy Barlow and Rob Donovan plan to wed
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I quite like Rob and Tracy together now, I must be the only one :p
It is Tracy I don't like, Rob is ok
I like Rob too.
another rob fan here
He is leaving
Good!
Shame Tracy is not leaving instead of him ...
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That was a given as he is a murderer. However sad he is going
Rob Donovan faces a tough time next week as he is forced to face Tina McIntyre's funeral.
Although Rob is desperate to avoid the emotional service due to his guilt over Tina's demise, he realises that he has to attend in support of his sister Carla.
Here, Marc Baylis - who plays Rob - reveals the latest story developments and discusses the news that he will be leaving the soap later this year.
How would you describe Rob's feelings about Peter at the moment?
"Rob hates Peter. He thinks Peter is a loser and he blames him for everything that happened. Rob never felt he was good enough for Carla."
How does Rob feel about framing Peter for his own crime of killing Tina?
"Rob has totally justified it in his mind. He genuinely feels that although Peter didn't commit the actual murder, if Peter hadn't had the affair and started drinking again, then Tina wouldn't be dead. Rob wouldn't have had to go and see Tina that night. For Rob it was always about family and protecting Carla and his business."
How does Rob feel after Carla and Peter have got drunk together?
"The last thing Rob wants is them getting closer and Carla starting to realise that Peter was not the killer. It is crucial for him to keep dripping the poison in Carla's ear and get her believing that Peter murdered Tina."
Is Carla Rob's main priority now?
"Carla and Tracy are Rob's priorities. If it ever looked like they were going to take the rap for the murder, he would not have let that happen - he would die for them and confess, but as it is Peter in the frame he has no issue with that."
Is part of Rob glad that Tina is dead, because of what she did to Carla?
"Rob really tries not to think about Tina, as he is just focusing on Peter. He has demons and he is a man on the edge, but he has to keep a cool head. If he started to think about Tina, he would not be able to cope with the guilt."
Is Rob's main aim to run Peter out of Weatherfield or frame him for Tina's murder?
"Rob wants Peter arrested and charged. He knows that Peter is the main suspect and once the police have got their man, the pressure would be off him. He wouldn't really want Peter to disappear as that would not be the end of it."
Why does Rob go to Tina's funeral?
"It is the last thing he wants to do. He had no plans to go at all, but Carla asks him to go with her. He has told Carla that he is there for her, even more so since she lost the baby. It wouldn't look suspicious if he didn't go, as at no point does anyone have any suspicions about him in relation to Tina's murder - but he knows he can't let Carla down."
Why does Rob fight with Peter at the funeral?
"Peter turns up drunk and sits brooding in the church. Carla is really upset and it pushes Rob over the edge. It is weeks of guilt and anger at Peter that all comes to a head. Afterwards Rob and Peter are both taken away by the police."
Does Carla have any suspicions of Rob after that?
"None at all. This is the thing that is making it so easy for Rob to be mouthing off about Peter - it isn't as if anyone has any suspicions about Rob, and he has no motive for attacking Tina that anyone is aware of. Only the viewers know that they had words and that she was threatening to expose him and Tracy."
How does Carla cope with the funeral?
"Carla is in a bad way. At this point she is still a suspect and Rob is determined to be there for her. The last thing he wants is Carla in the frame for the murder he committed."
How have the public reacted to you since Rob was revealed as the killer?
"I have actually been really pleased with the reaction. It is mostly jokey and people saying 'Oi Rob!' or asking if they are safe around me. I just laugh and tell them it's okay as I haven't got my iron bar with me! With this sort of storyline you just have to roll with it and it's great that people are engaging with the story and enjoying it so much."
How do you feel about the story?
"It is a fantastic honour and privilege to be given the responsibility of being at the centre of such a huge storyline. When I was first told about it I was shocked, but then really pleased to be playing a character that will be in the show's history alongside other killers like Richard Hillman and John Stape.
"I'm also blessed with all the actors I get to work with on this show. As well as Ali and Chris who are amazing, I also love working with Kate Ford. Rob and Tracy's relationship has been a huge part of cementing him as a character and getting to know more about him. And now I am working with William Roache and Anne Kirkbride which is just a joy!"
What kind of future is Rob facing?
"Well once you are told that you are going to murder someone in a soap, you know that your time is limited. I do know when I am leaving but there are still so many twists and turns in the storyline that I don't want to reveal that just yet."
Is Rob happy with Tracy?
"Rob and Tracy are a perfect match. He certainly wasn't looking to settle down and he had a few wobbles along the way, but Tracy took him by surprise and the feelings crept up on him. She is like no-one he has met before and he does really want to be with her. She makes him laugh and he totally understands her."
Will they get as far as a wedding?
"A wedding is most certainly on the cards and as Tracy is in charge of it all, I would imagine everything will be beautifully overstated in every way! She wants to show the world that they have made it. For Tracy it is all about people's perception of her and of them as a couple."
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no your not the only one. He has done a better job changing Tracy than her parents raising her
he has convinced himself that peter is the killer :p
Coronation Street killer Rob Donovan will realise that his problems are far from over in an upcoming storyline.
Marc Baylis, who plays Rob, has been spotted filming on location as he attempts to dispose of his secret murder weapon.
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Marc Baylis films on location as Rob Donovan for Coronation Street
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Marc Baylis films on location as Rob Donovan for Coronation Street
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Viewers know that Rob murdered Tina McIntyre after he brutally attacked her following her fall from the balcony. In upcoming scenes, he will panic when the place he hid the weapon used to kill Tina is re-developed.
New on-set pictures show Rob desperately trying to cover his tracks by attempting to get past the security guard who doesn't believe his missing dog story.
However, after paying passing kids to cause a distraction, Rob digs up the weapon and hurries to the ship canal where he throws it and the shovel into the water.
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Marc Baylis films on location as Rob Donovan for Coronation Street
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Coronation Street will air these scenes in a few weeks' time.
Coronation Street star Marc Baylis has said that his character Rob Donovan will be left panic stricken when his plan to frame Peter Barlow falls apart next week.
Viewers know that Rob murdered Tina McIntyre earlier in the year, but Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has been arrested for the crime and is currently awaiting his hearing.
Rob is initially relieved when he hears that Peter will be pleading guilty to murder, but after some wise words from both Ken and fellow prisoner Jim, Peter changes his mind.
Baylis said: "It's the worst thing he could possibly hear. He thought everything was going to plan but suddenly that turns full circle and all of the work he's done to get Peter sent down has been undone by Ken. Rob's going to have to start from scratch.
"Everything keeps changing and Rob's all over the place. He doesn't know where he stands or how to react. He's going round in a circle of mental hell."
Speaking about the repercussions for Peter's young son Simon, Baylis added: "He feels guilt yes, absolutely, but then he also uses Simon as a bit of a pawn in the game by coaxing him away to the zoo when he's meant to be visiting his dad.
"Simon's visit would have helped Peter stay strong and helped him to see he had something to fight for, but Rob was determined to take that away from him.
"He does obviously feel guilty and knows that the ramifications for Simon would be devastating, but then Rob also knows he can use Simon to his advantage at this moment in time. It's about Rob needing to stay a free man."
Coronation Street's Marc Baylis thinks his character Rob Donovan could kill again.
The 37-year-old hunk believes his nasty alter-ego is capable of becoming a serial killer after he murdered barmaid Tina McIntyre in cold blood in May after she threatened to expose his scams.
Speaking to Soaplife magazine, he said: "I'd like to think Tina was a one-off through desperate measures. But once you've done something like that, who knows if that switch can flick again? If Rob feels he has no way out, then who knows what he might do?"
Rob has kept his dirty secret underwraps since Tina's death and has let his brother-in-law Peter Barlow (played by Chris Gascoyne) take the blame after he was arrested following the revelation that he cheated on his pregnant wife Carla (Alison King) with the brunette beauty.
However, Peter's father Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) could be the next one to find himself in a grave as Rob starts to worry when he gets the recovering alcoholic a new lawyer and sets up a campaign to free his son.
Marc explained: "Ken intends to pull out all the stops to get Peter released. He's so adamant Peter is innocent, Rob really begins to think he might not get away with killing Tina.
"He starts playing games and puts obstacles in Ken's way. Rob says the new lawyer must be useless if he was free to take on Peter's case."
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Coronation Street star Marc Baylis has said that Ken Barlow could be the downfall for his killer character Rob Donovan.
Viewers saw Rob kill Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) earlier this year, but he has allowed Peter (Chris Gascoyne) to take the rap for the crime.
However, Ken's return has threatened Rob's plan to frame Peter, as Ken believes that his son didn't murder Tina and encouraged him not to plead guilty at his hearing.
Speaking to Inside Soap, Baylis said: "In true soap style, there is a lot of stuff that happens in the week of Rob and Tracy's wedding.
"Ken's definitely suspicious of Rob, so there is much more material coming up between the two of them.
"Rob knows that if anyone is going to be his downfall, it is going to be Ken. But that makes him act even more suspiciously when he's around Ken."
Alison King, who plays Carla Barlow, also added that she thinks her character could forgive her brother when the truth eventually comes out.
She said: "It'll tear her apart because she loves him. But she also loves Peter, and won't want to see him put away for something he didn't do.
"She couldn't live with herself if she didn't do the right thing. I do think she will forgive Rob, though - he's her brother, and he did it for her."
Alison King...so what did rob exactly do for Carla?? Killed Tina or framed Peter?? I'd say neither-he did everything only for himself! Tina threatened to bring out all their dodgy dealings, that's the reason why she got killed. And Peter ended up in prison only because police started to suspect him. If Rob was a man and actually DID something FOR ANYONE, he would have gone to police straight away and confess. Latest when Carla was questioned. But no, he's a coward. I'm sorry but if my brother did that to me, I couldn't love him anymore. Simple as.
Nicely said Mariba :)
Alison King obviously does'nt understand the storyline she is involved in.
Coronation Street killer Rob Donovan will come face-to-face with the consequences of his ongoing deception as he is forced to comfort a devastated Simon Barlow.
Marc Baylis and Alex Bain, who play Rob and Simon, have been spotted filming the emotional scenes on location this week.
While exact storyline details won't be known until nearer the time, paparazzi photos show that Simon pays a visit to Tina McIntyre's grave in an upcoming episode.
Simon grew close to Tina in the months leading up to her murder, and it's clear that he still misses the Rovers Return's popular barmaid.
Rob tries to reassure Simon as he breaks down in tears at the cemetery, but the youngster's troubles are no doubt a terrible reminder of what he did to Tina - as well as the fact that Simon doesn't have his father Peter around to support him.
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Simon is still upset over Tina
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Rob tries to reassure Simon
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Simon is oblivious to Rob's guilt
Rob's current storyline has seen him desperately try to cover up the fact that he was responsible for Tina's tragic death. He has so far managed to escape detection by pinning the blame on Peter, who is awaiting trial for the crime.
The trial will take place in October - the same month that Rob is due to marry Peter's sister Tracy.
poor rob he can hug me
I wanted to hug Peter yesterday. I can't understand why Steve is so cold towards Peter?? I thought they were bessie mates??! I wouldn't turn my back on my friend if he/she was accused of a crime-I would stand by them. Peter may be a drunk and womanizer, but he's not a murderer, and Steve should know that!
That's what I don't like about Corrie-any time something bad happens, everyone is ganging up together against that one person, and then when the truth finally comes out, everyone is so apologetic! So annoying. Half of the characters have been in prison for something they haven't done, do they have a short memory or what??