I had been thinking Deirdre would be coming back soon. Such sad news. RIP Anne. :(
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I had been thinking Deirdre would be coming back soon. Such sad news. RIP Anne. :(
peter would return for her funeral on screenQuote:
Originally Posted by mariba
I hope he does.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
Tuesday, 3rd February, 7.30pm - 8.00pm
Deirdre and Me: A Tribute
Another chance to see this documentary special looking at the woman behind those famous glasses, showing as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street.
Originally shown in November 2012, this hour-long documentary sees Anne takes the cameras backstage at Coronation Street and talks about everything from her battle with depression to being diagnosed with cancer, her close relationships with her fellow cast members to meeting her future husband on set.
And she explains how she coped playing one of the most loved characters on our screens as she faced such personal issues behind-the-scenes.
Anne takes viewers back to the start of her career when she was a theatre stage manager in Oldham, before talking about the first time she stepped onto Coronation Street.
She reveals her fears that, after just six years on the Street, she might have to leave the show when her colleague, Neville Buswell, who played her husband, decided to quit.
The programme also reunites Anne and William Roache, who plays her screen husband Ken, with Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin. The trio discuss the affair that rocked the Street almost 30 years ago when Ken discovered Deirdre had been sleeping with Mike.
Plus, Anne talks about her private life, including her cancer diagnosis, and her battle with depression that she faced as Deirdre was locked up for fraud in the famous Weatherfield One storyline.
As she takes cameras into her dressing room on the Coronation Street set, Anne also talks about her close off-screen relationships with her on-screen family. And other cast members past and present, including William Roache, Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne share their thoughts about working with Anne over the last 40 years.
And its about time that Tracy would finally grow up! The Barlow family future and reputation is soon in her(and Peter's) hands..
I hope they show a different Tracy as Deirdre was the only one who loved her unconditionally. It should show her serious loss and it should be visible for some time. But they never do things properly.
The funeral of Coronation Street icon Anne Kirkbride was held yesterday (January 27).
Family and close friends paid their last respects at a small, private service for the actress, who passed away at the age of 60 last week.
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According to The Mirror, her husband David Beckett and brother John Kirkbride requested an *invitation-only service.
Coronation Street colleagues thought to have been invited include Bill Roache (Ken Barlow), Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow), Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald) and former Corrie actor Johnny Briggs (Mike Baldwin).
Filming at Coronation Street was cancelled for the day on January 20 as a mark of respect to Kirkbride, who had played Weatherfield's Deirdre Barlow for 42 years.
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William Roache pays tribute to Anne Kirkbride during the 2015 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London
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Much of the ITV soap's cast of past and present shared their condolences, while EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt paid tribute to Kirkbride at the NTAs.
They will have to address this in the show now - will be very difficult :(
Eastenders still haven't dealt with John Bardon's death. Dot is still visiting Jim, so I guess there's no rush in dealing with Deidre.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I hope they do deal with it as soon as they feel comfortable doing so..as Deidre has been away so long it's not believable anymore-missing your own daughter's wedding and Rob's arrest, Pete coming home from prison and then..leaving Weatherfield. And now..Tracy was just in an accident that nearly killed her?? And no mention even her mom calling her asking how she was??! I know it's a soap but it should be realistic too.
If memory serves, Stan Richards who played Seth Armstrong in Emmerdale, it was about twelve months later before the screen funeral of Seth. I too hope that Anne's death is dealt with as soon as possible in terms of Deidre and not to wait for the creation of some major storyline in six months time.
I think it was about 6 months after Clive Hornby's death (Jack Sugden) that they had his funeral in the show.
agree with your comments -but I suppose theyQuote:
Originally Posted by mariba
were showing sensitivity to actress while she was
still with us and to her husband and family now
that she has died.
when they made announcement about Annes
"leave of absence" request I did think it sounded
potentially very serious but hoped I would be
wrong.
From reports made of friends comments- she was
hoping to be back on Corrie in a few weeks.
It is very difficult situation for programme managers
and for them to make right decisions to avoid
people feeling written off before theyve gone and
also adding to distress their families feel.
Actors like Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn decide to
leave and make the most of the time/ health they
have- so dont mind that their character dies.
Generally the producers prob err on the side
of too much time - but viewers do have to
suspend belief quite often about soap storylines
but the sutuation where actor is seriously ill
and dies -is an occasion when I dont mind doing
that.
Hard for writers as things happen. Maybe they could say it was a heart attack. Her character was a heavy smoker. Whatever it is it is going to be off scene but i am sure they will have a proper funeral for deirdre. I hope they show Tracy missing her mum. She was the only one who unconditionally loved her.
Besides Peter and maybe Shelley and her mother Bev who else could return for Deirdre's funeral?
Coronation Street bosses are consulting with Anne Kirkbride's family as they make plans for her iconic character Deirdre Barlow to have a fitting send-off later this year.
Kirkbride passed away in a Manchester hospital in January following a short illness. The 60-year-old had played the much-loved role of Deirdre since 1972.
On screen in Coronation Street's storylines, Deirdre is away from Weatherfield staying with her friend Bev Unwin. Kirkbride's final scenes aired in October 2014.
Speaking today (March 13), Coronation Street's executive producer Kieran Roberts commented: "We absolutely will say farewell to Deirdre in the show. We don't yet know exactly what the plans are.
"Anne's death was a huge tragedy and everybody who worked with her just loved her to bits - she was a very special woman. What's really important is that the first thing we have to do is respect Anne and her family.
"We're talking to her family about lots of things and when we feel we've done that, we will be planning to say farewell to the character of Deirdre as well. I'm sure we will do justice to that amazing, iconic character later in the year."
Tributes poured in from across the soap world and beyond after Kirkbride's sad passing in January. Production at Coronation Street shut down for the day as a mark of respect, while Kirkbride's on-screen husband Bill Roache (Ken Barlow) made an emotional speech about his long-time friend and co-star at the National Television Awards.
More recently, it has been revealed that Kirkbride's name will remain on her dressing room door at Coronation Street's studios as a permanent tribute to her.
A memorial service for Anne Kirkbride has been announced.
Friends, family and fans will be able to pay their respects to the late Coronation Street star on Saturday, May 30 at Manchester Cathedral.
Kirkbride - who played Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap for 42 years - died in January at the age of 60 after a short illness.
Cast members William Roache and Beverley Callard will be among the Corrie stars attending the service, which will begin at 11.30am.
"Cast and crew will celebrate Anne's life alongside her family and members of the public who would like to pay their respects to the actress who brought so much joy into everyone's lives as Deirdre Barlow," said her family and the show's producers in a statement.
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Anne Kirkbride
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Meanwhile, Coronation Street bosses are consulting with Kirkbride's family as they make plans for her iconic character Deirdre to have a fitting send-off later this year.
More recently, it has been revealed that Kirkbride's name will remain on her dressing room door at Coronation Street's studios as a permanent tribute to her.
Coronation Street bosses finalise Deirdre Barlow exit storyline
Coronation Street bosses have finalised plans to provide Anne Kirkbride's iconic character Deirdre Barlow with a fitting send-off later this year.
Kirkbride passed away in a Manchester hospital in January following a short illness.
The soap's bosses have been consulting with Kirkbride's family as they planned a suitable farewell for the character, who was first introduced on the show in 1972.
Coronation Street has now confirmed that the storyline had been decided, telling the Sunday Mirror: "We have finalised details for a plot explaining *Deirdre's departure, which will be screened in the summer."
Speaking to us last month, Coronation Street's executive producer Kieran Roberts commented: "We absolutely will say farewell to Deirdre in the show.
"Anne's death was a huge tragedy and everybody who worked with her just loved her to bits - she was a very special woman. What's really important is that the first thing we have to do is respect Anne and her family.
"We're talking to her family about lots of things and when we feel we've done that, we will be planning to say farewell to the character of Deirdre as well. I'm sure we will do justice to that amazing, iconic character later in the year."
A memorial service for Kirkbride will take place on Sunday, May 30 at Manchester Cathedral to allow friends, family and fans to pay their respects to the actress.
It has also been revealed that Anne Kirkbride's name will stay on her dressing room door as a permanent tribute to the Coronation Street star.
Deirdre has not been even mentioned on screen for a while, she would be calling Tracey, Amy and Ken frequently or even Liz too
Ken now seems taken up with his "novel potential romance" with Audrey and Tracey her affair with Tony and trying to take over the pub and who is minding Eccles
.
I think they will pair Ken with Audrey after the Summer
outrageously disrespectful!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
I know but Ken and Roy are very different people. Maybe not so quickly but i cannot understand why they are having these scenes with Audrey unless its leading to something
I do think that might happen in the future but I doubt the Corrie team are even contemplating it so soon after Anne's death.Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
weren't roy and ken good book buddies no scenes now of themQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
weren't roy and ken good book buddies no scenes now of themQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
Corrie bosses plan emotional funeral for Deirdre Barlow -
Coronation Street bosses are planning a big, emotional funeral for Anne Kirkbride’s character Deirdre Barlow.
Ever since the iconic actress’ death the soap’s writing team having been trying to come up with a fitting exit for her much-loved character.
But while the exact cause of Deirdre’s death has yet to be revealed, it has been confirmed that she will have a big Weatherfield funeral.
A source told the Sun: “It will the equivalent to a state funeral in soap terms. All the current cast will be there and there may be some old favourites brought back to pay their respects.
“Filming it will be incredibly tough for the actors. They were all so close to her as a person that they’ll be thinking of her - and her passing - on the day.”
I wonder which old favourites will be back for the funeral
Quite a few I should think- who have workedQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
with Anne over many years actor who played
Billy Walker- perhaps Mavis- Bev.
Not the fraudulent pilot!!
Sadly a lot of the older actors have died since
character last appeared.
I did wonder if the screen funeral might be
a reason for Robert Preston coming back -
as Dierdre seemed to like him.
Dupl
I thought that but the bit that is confusing is his wife joins him later on
Thats probably to add more drama afterQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
his "re-union" with Tracy!!
Dont think Tracy has ever been interested
in any man who wasnt someone elses and
Tracy and Robert have been divorced since
approx 2003- he could have been married
to second wife quite a while!
Did say they were still casting for Nu Robert
tho and SW might be a bit young to play
character.
If first appearance is connected to Dierdres
death/funeral then that could be a few months
in future??
Dupl
Coronation Street legend Anne Kirkbride has been nominated for a British Soap Award – nearly four months after her tragic death.
Anne, who died from cancer aged 60 in January, is up for Scene of the Year for an episode in which her character Deirdre Barlow hurls a trifle against a wall.
A Corrie spokesman told the Mirror: “It’s a fitting and respectful tribute to Anne that she is nominated in this category.
"We’re proud of all our *Coronation Street nominees this year."
The nominated scene was among the last Anne filmed before she left the ITV soap in September after 44 years on the show, following her diagnosis.
In it she reaches breaking point after daughter-in-law Carla Connor (played by Alison King) and daughter Tracy (Kate Ford) argue over Carla’s reluctance to talk to imprisoned husband Peter on the phone.
Furious Deirdre hurls the trifle at a wall in anger before breaking down in the arms of husband Ken (William Roache).
He then suggests she goes to stay with pal Bev – a plotline filmed to allow Anne to take an anticipated three-month break from the show.
But sadly she was never to return to Weatherfield.
Corrie bosses will mark Anne’s death with an emotional on-screen funeral for Deirdre to be filmed later this year.
Sources say her husband David Beckett and their family have approved the plot.
A Coronation Street spokesman said: “We have finalised details for a plot explaining Deirdre’s departure, which will be screened in the summer.”
Anne joined the soap’s cast in 1972 and Deirdre was involved in several of its most gripping plots, including a love triangle with husband Ken and Mike Baldwin.
She also sparked a “Free The *Weatherfield One” campaign in 1998 after her character was wrongly jailed for fraud.
The 17th annual British Soap Awards take place in Manchester on May 16.
:cheer:
I think some of her other scenes are far better which show her comedy timing. She was really funny and whoever wrote her scripts was great. I really liked how they reinvented Deirdre after her mother died. Did she ever get a lifetime award?
Anne was ill for sometime and then sadlyQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
died in the Awards year- presume this ends
in march 2015 - they would only have scenes
from a few months to pickfrom and it would
have been one of last she filmed.
Didnt get Lifetime Award. There were calls for
a posthumous one -after her death. Perhaps
one may be awarded at the ceremony??
Dupl
she will be getting a posthumous one at the ceremony.
Anne Kirkbride's Coronation Street send-off has been revealed - and it's emotional
Viewers will see grieving daughter Tracy Barlow fall for ex-husband Robert, played by Casualty’s Tristan Gemmill, after he shows up at Deirdre’s funeral
Coronation Street has revealed its plans for Deirdre Barlow’s final farewell.
Viewers will see grieving daughter Tracy Barlow fall for ex-husband Robert, played by Casualty’s Tristan Gemmill, after he shows up at Deirdre’s funeral.
But what Tracy doesn’t know is that Robert, who she wed in 1996, is still married to his second wife.
The scenes, which air in July, lay Deirdre to rest after actress Anne Kirkbride, 60, died of cancer in January.
She played the role for 42 years.
Corrie bosses have worked with Anne’s family on the send-off.
Husband David Beckett approved the plot saying it is “fit for a legend”.
Chris Gascoyne, who played stepson Peter, will also return for the funeral.
Tristan, 47, said: “I’m excited to join the show.
"Coronation Street is a great British institution and it will be a huge challenge to meet the expectations of its devoted audience.
"But it is a challenge I am really looking forward to.”
Landing a job in the Bistro, it looks like Robert’s visit to Weatherfield won’t be a fleeting one.
And producer Stuart *Blackburn said: “Tristan will bring gravitas to the role.”
The funeral, which will go out on screen in July, will be the cast’s chance to say goodbye to Anne, who lost her battle with cancer in January.
Most didn’t attend her funeral as it was kept family affair with just a few of Anne’s co-stars and close friends.
Susie Blake is making an emotional return to Coronation Street for Deirdre Barlow's funeral episodes.
The actress will reprise her role as Bev Unwin as show producers give Anne Kirkbride's iconic character a fitting send-off.
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Susie Blake
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Susie Blake
A Coronation Street spokesperson confirmed the news to Digital Spy today (May 12) and fans can expect to see Bev back on screen in the summer.
On screen in Corrie's storylines, Deirdre has been away staying with Bev since October. She originally left to escape the pressures of her stepson Peter Barlow's murder trial, but decided to stay on for longer to support her friend after Bev's brother passed away.
Kirkbride died in January at the age of 60 following a short illness. Coronation Street producers have since confirmed their plans to write out her character, as sad news will reach the cobbles in the summer that Deirdre has passed away.
Blake played the role of Bev between 2003 and 2006 and was one of many Corrie stars to pay tribute to Kirkbride following her passing.
Speaking in January, Blake commented: "[Anne] made everybody feel part of the family. She was the one who got everyone together, made them laugh, raised the temperature.
"If you went on location, she'd get out the chairs and she'd be sunbathing, making you laugh and taking inappropriate photographs of people who were snoring in deckchairs when they should have been learning their lines!
"She was absolutely key to keeping everybody's energy up on a long day - at a funeral or at a wedding, or any occasion where the whole cast were there and we were all a bit down in the doldrums because it was a long day."
Chris Gascoyne has also confirmed that he will be returning as Peter for the upcoming on-screen funeral.
Late actress Anne Kirkbride will be honoured at this year's British Soap Awards.
The iconic Coronation Street star who played Deirdre Barlow for more than 40 years will be remembered posthumously at this Saturday's (May 16) ceremony.
Her on-screen husband William Roache and close friend Bev Callard will hand the Outstanding Achievement award out on the night, which will be collected by real-life husband David Beckett.
It will be the first time that the British Soap Awards has handed out the Outstanding Achievement gong after the recipient has died.
Kirkbride could also win Scene Of The Year for when Deirdre threw her trifle at the wall.
Coronation Street bosses recently finalised plans to provide Deirdre with a fitting send-off later this year.
On screen in Corrie's storylines, Deirdre has been away staying with Bev Unwin since October. She originally left to escape the pressures of her stepson Peter Barlow's murder trial, but decided to stay on for longer to support her friend after Bev's brother passed away.
Susie Blake, who played Bev between 2003 and 2006, will return for Deirdre's funeral, as will Chris Gascoyne in his role as Peter.