I agree let Leanne, Peter and Simon be happy for a change.
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I agree let Leanne, Peter and Simon be happy for a change.
Yes it would nice to see them happy for a while but I guess Chris and Jane are two of the best actors on the show so they get the dramatic storylines
Jane Danson has admitted that she wants Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow to have a baby.
The actress told Inside Soap that she hopes Leanne and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) can add to their family, but teased that they can't seem to "confront" the idea.
Danson told the magazine: "Leanne keeps dropping hints, but they haven't really had a heart-to-heart about it yet. They've discussed it with others, but can't seem to confront it."
Leanne is step-mother to Peter's son Simon, a role Danson said that her alter-ego takes very seriously as she grew up without her birth mother.
Danson explained: "She has her own family now. When Simon feels pain, Leanne does too. She's making up for what she didn't have when she was Simon's age."
However, Leanne is soon to be reunited with her real mother, when new Rovers Return manager Stella - played by Michelle Collins - reveals her true identity.
It would be nice to see Leanne with a baby of her own. She is a good Mother to Simon.A baby would make their family complete.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
It will be interesting to see how this long lost Mother story unfolds.:hmm:
Coronation Street star Jane Danson has predicted that her character Leanne Barlow will have to fight to keep her marriage on track in the coming weeks.
Leanne will soon be left concerned over her husband Peter's connection to Carla Connor (Alison King) when he finds himself drawn back into the businesswoman's personal problems in the aftermath of her rape ordeal with Frank Foster.
Danson told All About Soap: "[Leanne is] concerned for Carla, as any woman would be - but to be honest, she's more worried about the relationship between Carla and Peter at the moment."
After being reported to the police for sexual assault, Frank causes trouble by telling Leanne the truth about how Carla was behind the wheel in the recent car crash which hurt Stella - and how Peter (Chris Gascoyne) knows all about it.
Danson continued: "She's furious, but she isn't surprised. She demands answers from both of them, but she doesn't get very far. Before she can decide if she's going to keep Carla's secret or not, though, Carla takes an overdose - and Leanne and Peter race to the flat to find her unconscious.
"Leanne tells Peter he has to let the experts look after Carla, though time can only tell if he will. Leanne's prepared to fight for her husband, but they've got a long way to go before things are perfect."
Carla's dark new Coronation Street storyline begins on Monday at 7.30pm on ITV1.
BOOZY Corrie bookie Peter Barlow looks in low spirits as he slumps against an off-licence window clutching a bottle of vodka.
Alcoholic Peter (Chris Gascoyne) falls off the wagon next month as the rape of pal Carla Connor (Alison King) starts to affect his marriage to loyal wife Leanne (Jane Danson).
A source said: "When things go wrong at home, he can't help turning to drink again."
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Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has revealed that the soap's bosses are planning to "delve deeper" into the troubles of his character Peter Barlow.
The Weatherfield bookie has a long-standing alcohol problem and his struggle to stay on the wagon is expected to be revisited in the coming weeks.
Gascoyne told Inside Soap's Yearbook 2012: "I'm just about to film an episode where Peter is going to appear in every scene, which is brilliant to do. It will explain a lot about the man's internal workings, and viewers will get to see him participating in his regular Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, which we've actually never properly seen on screen.
"We're going to delve deeper into it and see him with his sponsor. It's really great stuff."
Yesterday, tabloid reports suggested that Peter will betray wife Leanne by spending the night with Carla Connor in upcoming episodes.
Pondering the possibility, Gascoyne admitted: "I think it'll probably go down that route in the end, and there could be a lot more sneaking around.
"The interesting thing would be to see what happens when the excitement died down between Peter and Carla and they'd be settling down to everyday life - taking Simon to school and going to work. I'm not sure how they'd both deal with that."
Gascoyne was recently spotted filming scenes which see Peter desperately clutching a bottle of vodka outside an off-licence.
Forgetting the Carla element, I'm kind of pleased [though that isn't really the word I mean] that Peter's going to be shown relapsing. Not in a nasty way, more in a realistic portrayal of addiction. The few alcolohics I've known have struggled much more than Peter appeas to be.
It's been on the cards for a few months now, and finally Carla Connor and Peter Barlow get it together.
As these pictures show, the Coronation Street characters look very much in love as they spend time together in Manchester.
However, like most romances in soapland, the course of true love will not run smoothly as Peter is still married to his wife, Leanne.
The relationship has been bubbling under for months as Carla has slowly grown to love ex-alcoholic Peter.
They became close after he helped the factory boss come to terms with her own problems with alcohol.
And it was Peter (Chris Gascoyne, 43) who to Carla's aid when she was raped by twisted businessman Frank Foster.
Throughout, Peter had been unaware that Carla had fallen for him. :confused: She already told him that she loves him
However as we head towards Christmas Peter will realise that she’s the one he really loves.
According to a report, they enjoy a night of passion and the bookmaker even goes so far as to tell Carla he will leave Leanne for her.
A Corrie insider told the Daily Star: 'Peter tries to tell Leanne that their marriage is over but fails to tell her about his night with Carla.
'Leanne vows to do everything to save her marriage and Peter backs down. But it doesn’t stop him from seeing Carla and the pair embark on a passionate affair. :(
'Carla is happy to have him whenever she can and doesn’t care that it’s behind the back of her friend. It’s going to be a very complicated time for Peter Barlow.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz1czp3OPrV
Leanne is better for Simon I really cant see Carla as a mother
Coronation Street's producer Phil Collinson has hinted at what fans can expect from two tales of heartbreak ahead on the cobbles.
Weatherfield bookie Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) has been tipped to put his family life with wife Leanne (Jane Danson) in jeopardy in the coming weeks by embarking on an affair with Carla Connor (Alison King), while Karl Munro's relationship with Stella Price is also expected to come under strain in the New Year.
Speaking of Peter and Carla's future, Collinson told Inside Soap: "It's been a long story and I think we owe it to the audience to see them together. I genuinely don't know where that story is going, but they're two damaged people and it definitely isn't going to be an easy journey.
"Peter's caught between two women who offer him very different things - Carla's exciting and different and new, while Leanne is safe and familiar - and in every single way she's the best thing that's ever happened to him.
"Peter is brilliantly complicated and is never going to take the easy option, so there's certainly heartbreak in store for Leanne and Simon." I hope they don't split up, lets see a couple overcome their problems for a change :(
Collinson also said that the problems ahead for Karl (John Michie) and Stella (Michelle Collins) will be a big plot for early 2012.
"Karl has a number of secrets that Stella has missed, and the start of 2012 is going to be tough," he explained. "Karl may turn to someone else as he sets off on a dark journey which threatens his and Stella's future. It's a big storyline."
Maybe they will leave the cobbles once Karl has got them into big financial difficulties, we can only hope
Peter could always marry both of them; it would be nothing new for him....
Please dont have Karl turn to Leanne :thumbsdowQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
"Collinson also said that the problems ahead for Karl (John Michie) and Stella (Michelle Collins) will be a big plot for early 2012."
Do we really care about Karl and Stella?
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has revealed that his character Peter Barlow will be pushed to the edge as he is haunted by the memories of Weatherfield's tram crash disaster.
Fans already know that there are troubles ahead for Peter and it has now been confirmed that the upcoming first anniversary of the crash drives him to a desperate state.
Peter was in The Joinery bar when it was destroyed in the incident last December. Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold) later died while trying to save the bookmaker.
Gascoyne told Soaplife of the new storyline: "Every time that night's mentioned, it brings up feelings that he really doesn't want to surface. He's never confronted what happened that night. The anniversary pushes him to an all-time low."
Peter's turmoil begins when Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) asks him to make a speech at a memorial service which is being planned to mark the anniversary.
"The thought of it absolutely terrifies him," Gascoyne continued. "He's spent the whole of the past year trying not to think about it. On the one hand, it makes him very grateful he's alive, but on the other it makes him feel guilty.
"Guilty that Ashley died and he didn't. Guilty he's not moved on - that the crash hasn't changed him into a better person."
The storyline is expected to lead to Peter turning to alcohol again and embarking on an affair with Carla Connor (Alison King), as previously reported.
Gascoyne said: "He's slowly realising his feelings for Carla and obviously he's tempted by drink during this period. Alcohol might weaken his resolve."
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Originally Posted by ellie2
An affair has been brewing for months, but Peter Barlow and Carla Connor finally make a commitment to one another this fortnight.
The anniversary of the tram crash brings back appalling memories for survivor Peter, but bad news just keeps on coming. First, the fella discovers that his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, Jonno, is seriously ill in hospital – then wife Leanne’s fertility test results reveal that she can’t conceive naturally.
Just as he’s already tempted to hit the bottle, he finds out Jonno has died – but it’s the pressure of making a speech at the tram crash commemoration that pushes him over the edge, and right into Carla’s arms.
Guess Carla will be pregnant before Leanne can say IVF
Coronation Street star Jane Danson has hinted that there could be a future for her character Leanne Barlow's marriage even if she discovers her husband Peter's upcoming affair.
Peter is expected to embark on a secret relationship with Carla Connor (Alison King) as his personal problems escalate in a forthcoming storyline.
However, Leanne has her own history of infidelity as she cheated on Peter with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) late last year.
Asked whether Leanne could ever forgive Peter if she discovered the truth, Danson told TV Times: "I don't think she could not forgive him, because she's done the same thing. I'm assuming there'll be lots of rows and tears - again - if she finds out what's going on."
She continued: "Personally, I like them as a couple, even though they've not had many happy times. But I do think that to make any future happy times believable, they have to be apart for a considerable amount of time."
Meanwhile, Chris Gascoyne - who plays Peter - explained why his character finds himself drawn to Carla. The pair have often had heart-to-hearts due to their experiences with alcoholism.
"I think he's attracted to her, and I think there's a co-dependency there, whether they're drinking or not," Gascoyne said. "They understand each other perhaps on a different level that Peter and Leanne understand each other."
Coronation Street continues on Thursday night at 8pm on ITV1.
Why do they say they owe it to the audience to see Peter and Carla together?? I don't want them together, and I don't know any Corrie fan who does. Why can't they just have a couple who have problems but then work things out and stay faithful to one another??
WTF is wrong with Corrie do they want to send themselves in to a mini EE where they have everyone jumping into bed with any Tom, Dick or Harry. Leanne and Peter are perfect together they've both come throught tough times in their lives and survived and Leanne adores Simon. Why break up a happy relationship in the name of viewers votes. If they do split them up and Peter goes with Carla how long will it be before she drops her draws for someone else and gets fed up with Peter.
I will give it 4 months and she will be with someone else..
Coronation Street star Alison King has admitted that her character Carla Connor will feel "selfish" as she embarks on an affair with Peter Barlow in an upcoming storyline.
Carla is left thrilled in the coming days when Peter (Chris Gascoyne) confesses his true feelings for her and vows to leave wife Leanne (Jane Danson). However, he later gets cold feet and is unable to go through with the split - meaning that his relationship with Carla must remain a secret.
King told Inside Soap: "She tells him not to say these things to her unless he means them - but Peter is adamant. This is Carla's dream come true, and she finally gives in. He stays the night, though they don't actually sleep together.
"Carla's scared of the consequences, but she loves Peter and he's finally telling her everything she's wanted to hear. Not for one moment does she think he won't do as he says."
Discussing what happens when Peter chooses not to leave Leanne, the actress continued: "Carla does start to realise how difficult it would be if the shoe was on the other foot, and she feels selfish. But now that she's had a taste of what she and Peter could have together, she can't go back to not having him at all."
Coronation Street launches the latest storyline twist next Thursday in a special episode focusing on Peter.
Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne has said his character Peter Barlow could be killed off at any time.
The actor has played the troubled alcoholic for 11 years and has seen him through many affairs, dodgy business schemes and even near death when he was hurt in the tram crash earlier this year. Peter is about to begin an affair with Carla Connor and Chris has no idea if his marriage to Leanne will last.
He told the TV Times: "You never know with Peter, do you. This time next year he could easily be dead!
"That's one of the things I really enjoy - finding out how his life is going to unfold."
Chris also revealed he doesn't think Peter and Carla's relationship will last, if Peter left Leanne for her.
He said: "Peter likes the chase. Leanne's become his wife and his little boy's mum, and it's become boring to him.
"I think it would be the same with Carla when reality kicks in and they have to go to work, or Simon is sick in the middle of the night."
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has admitted that his character Peter Barlow has not forgiven wife Leanne for her affair.
Leanne (Jane Danson) cheated on Peter with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) late last year, but she ultimately managed to salvage her relationship with the bookie when they realised that they couldn't live without each other.
However, as previously revealed, more trouble lies ahead for the Barlows' marriage in the coming weeks as alcoholic Peter will soon start drinking again before embarking on a secret relationship of his own with Carla Connor (Alison King).
Gascoyne told Take It Easy of the storyline: "I think he is slowly realising his feelings for Carla. I think falling off the wagon and having a drink gives him a bit of Dutch courage to express his true feelings.
"Leanne and Peter are not getting on too well because Leanne is struggling to get pregnant and has become very short-tempered. Their relationship is getting increasingly strained."
Asked whether Peter has put Leanne's infidelity behind him, the actor replied: "No, I don't think he has. He tries to, and tells Leanne that he has, but somewhere inside him it still hurts. His subsequent actions might even have a touch of revenge about them - not a lot, but it is there within him."
Coronation Street fans will see Peter drawn back to Carla later this week.
Peter and Leanne are not happy though. I think Leanne still has feelings for Nick too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
Peter, being an alcoholic, wants an instant fix so that he can avoid facing his issues (and has swapped his alcoholism for an addiction to Carla). He's a "runner" - he has frequently in the past run away from difficult issues rather than facing up to them, and he's doing it again. Rather than get help for what is presumably Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he's avoiding dealing with it by getting involved with Carla in what is actually an act of narcissism.
why are they doing this! Leanne and Peter should just have been left to stay together. Why cant there be any happy couples left. Its all getting too depressing!
I think she is well over NickQuote:
Originally Posted by Ruffed_lemur
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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow will take time out from the cobbles after her husband Peter confesses his love for Carla Connor, a report has claimed.
Leanne, played by Jane Danson, is left devastated when Peter is forced to come clean in the aftermath of Frank Foster's rape trial, according to the Daily Star.
As previously reported, Peter and Carla's affair will apparently be exposed in court when pictures of the pair kissing - taken by a private investigator working for Frank (Andrew Lancel) - are submitted in court.
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Peter later tells Leanne: "Okay, it's time for the truth. I didn't want you to find out like this, but I love Carla and we want to be together."
Following Peter's confession, Leanne packs her bags and departs in the back of a taxi - even after her stepson Simon (Alex Bain) has tearfully begged her to stay.
Some reports have suggested that Danson will be taking a few months off from Coronation Street as part of the storyline twist.
However, a Coronation Street spokesperson said that the actress is merely taking a two-week holiday.
Danson recently said that she hoped Peter and Leanne would find happiness, adding: "I do think that to make any future happy times believable, they have to be apart for a considerable amount of time."
Poor Simon he will hurt the most in this
Peter is such a swine. I'm really pi$$ed of at the writers for splitting him and Leanne up over Carla. Poor Leanne and Simon.
There's a story in today's Daily Star that says Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Barlow, will take a break from Coronation Street in 2012.
The paper says that "Bosses were forced to write Jane out of the soap after she begged for a few months off work." And on-screen, Leanne will leave Weatherfield after husband Peter admits he’s in love with his Carla.
Peter finally confesses: “OK, it’s time for the truth. I didn’t want you to find out like this but I love Carla and we want to be together.” Leanne flies at him with her fists before breaking down in tears. Then she decides to pack her bags and go.
Little Simon is in tears and begs her not to leave. But she tells him her mind is made up and heads off from Weatherfield in a cab.
And the Star goes on to say that Jane will return to the soap: "Bosses have assured fans that Leanne will come back later next year."
HOWEVER - none of the above is true. The Chief Publicity Officer for Coronation Street tells us that the story in Digital Shi*e is "Total Nonsense" and that Jane is NOT leaving Coronation Street - she's simply taking a two week holiday. DS, eh?
Leanne can always run to Nick! :D She's not that different to Peter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
Leanne only loves Peter and Simon she would never go back to Nick.
PETER BARLOW's affair will be revealed during factory boss Frank Foster's trial.
Devastated wife Leanne looks on weeping as Peter has to admit under oath that he has been bedding fellow alcoholic Carla Connor.
Producers have brought forward the court case to keep the drama at a peak following Becky's exit next week.
Frank's defence produce snaps of Peter (Chris Gascoyne) kissing Carla (Alison King) and claim she used the rape to gain sympathy from him and make him leave Leanne.
Andrew Lancel said he had not shied away from playing rapist Frank because it was such a gritty, complex role.
He said: "Frank is a complicated character and it was a great role to get because it is such an important subject matter. Frank doesn't believe he is a rapist because he doesn't fit the mould.
"The storyline has been integral in raising awareness of rape and from that point of view if you can achieve something like that from playing a role then that is something to be proud of.
"Fans have been very supportive. I think fans of The Bill still see me as DI Neil Manson and that help
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has promised that there are "unexpected" developments ahead as his character Peter Barlow faces a choice between wife Leanne and lover Carla.
Peter and Carla's affair is exposed next week when pictures of the pair kissing are handed to Leanne (Jane Danson) at Frank Foster's rape trial.
In the aftermath of the revelation, Leanne has a long heart-to-heart with Peter and eventually admits that she might be willing to stay with him - as he forgave her own affair with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) last year.
Leanne's words leave Peter to make a decision over whether he wants to fight for her, or pledge his future to Carla (Alison King) instead.
Gascoyne told Inside Soap: "There's an awful lot of talking to be done. Peter and Leanne have a dark night of the soul, where everything comes out in the open - and Peter is left with a huge decision to make in the end.
"It's not what you might predict, though - there's a twist in those scenes that's quite unexpected. I think they're very well-written."
Gascoyne also confessed that Peter might be tempted to take revenge on Carla's behalf if Frank (Andrew Lancel) is found not guilty at his trial.
"I reckon he'd want to kill Frank," he confirmed. "And you'd never know with Peter. He might have a moment of madness - especially if he's been at the bottle again."
Coronation Street continues on Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.
He should stick with Leanne
he really should i really dont want Corrie to break up Peter and Leanne its so unfair!