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Wednesday's episode confirmed to me that Liz intends to con Tony out of his share of the pub. When Steve said Tony hasn't yet paid for his actions and Liz agreed, I could see a lightbulb going on in her head. I hope we're right about this! :thumbsup:
yes daz i agree, liz has a plan
She s such a good actress. I really felt her pain when she was with Tony at the bar. There is a good chemistry between these two characters they play it so well.
i like tony shame he is leaving but glad liz getting even
Coronation Street's Beverley Callard is thanking her loyal fans for their support as she struggles with "the demons of depression".
The Liz McDonald actress opened up candidly and movingly about the subject of depression in a series of tweets on Wednesday (March 30).
"Been battling the demons of depression," she wrote. "One of the meds I'm on, has been stopped by pharmaceutical company, apparently it doesn't make money."
Callard was subsequently sent waves of support by Corrie viewers, who made sure the actress knew she was not alone in facing depression:
@Beverleycallard Stay Strong Bev! My dad suffered from it,it was horrible to see but there is light on the other side of the tunnel! Love u!
— Layton J Smith (@layt2000) March 30, 2016
Reacting to the supportive messages, she later tweeted: "I'm getting there!!!! Thanks so much for all your good wishes."
Callard has been signed off from work on Corrie for up to two months so she can focus on her health, reports The Sun.
Earlier this year, Callard encouraged others battling depression to "always talk" about their feelings so as not to keep them bottled inside.
Individuals who are affected by this story, please contact Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 (www.samaritans.org) or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk).
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So will she go off to Spain to stay with Andy when Steve returns?
hope she fights it and is back on the street soon,but her mental health should be her top priority, good on her speaking out
Coronation Street bosses have been forced to rework a number of scenes for Tony Stewart's funeral after Beverley Callard was signed off sick.
The actress, who plays Weatherfield's Liz McDonald, has been given two months off from the show after opening up about her depression battle.
It was revealed earlier this month that Liz's on-off partner Tony Stewart was being killed off off-screen, but she was due to be heavily involved in his funeral, which began filming last week.
However, Callard's break from the show has meant that certain key plots in the funeral scenes are being altered, with some being dropped altogether to cover her absence.
The Sun reports that Liz was even due to have a fight with Tony's son Jason at the service, but that has now had to be scrapped.
Fans rallied around to support Callard after she opened up candidly and movingly about the subject of depression in a series of tweets earlier this week.
"Been battling the demons of depression," she wrote. "One of the meds I'm on, has been stopped by pharmaceutical company, apparently it doesn't make money."
Beverly Callard has opened up about her battle with depression after it was revealed she'd be taking a two-month break from Coronation Street to focus on her health.
The actress, who plays Liz McDonald, opened up to her fans on Twitter earlier this week, revealing that one of the meds she was taking has been stopped by the pharmaceutical company.
"The chemist said they didn't have it in stock, and initially I wasn't worried," she added to The Mirror. "But when I'd gone without Restandol for eight weeks, I knew I was sinking. It's the weirdest feeling to describe."
Callard also went on to reveal how the change to her prescription affected her at work.
"At first no one knew I was struggling," she said. "I wanted to keep it a secret. But I was getting worse and worse each day. I was getting ready in my dressing room and I couldn't take it anymore.
"Liz had to be dressed up for a certain scene – she had to wear a PVC outfit. Fear took over and I started to cry. I thought, 'I'm not confident enough to put this on. I can't do it'."
She continued: "A few days later, I was behind the bar in the Rovers when depression swamped me like a big blanket. I thought, 'I'm not brave enough to do this today.'
"I was crying and one of the make-up girls said, 'You're not well, are you, darling?' 'No', I said. 'I'm really not'. Bosses then sent me home."
Callard has taken a break from the soap before in 2009 after suffering from a nervous breakdown but has continued to be honest and open about her battle with depression.
"There is so much stigma around mental illness, and that's the reason you have to talk about it," she said.
"Everything in my life is amazing and wonderful right now and you think, 'How can this happen to me again? Why?' I've got a wonderful husband, a fantastic family and a great job. I've got nothing to moan about whatsoever.
"But once you start to slide into that black hole you can't ever imagine being well again."
The actress revealed in the interview that her co-stars have been "amazing" in their support of her, adding that Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) "could see I was at the end of my tether".
Callard's sick leave has prompted Coronation Street bosses to rework a number of scenes for Tony Stewart's funeral, which Liz McDonald was due to be heavily involved in.
But it doesn't look like Callard is going to be away from the cobbles for too long, as the actress also shared: "Fortunately - or unfortunately for some - I will be in those PVC miniskirts very soon. From what I'm told, Liz will be back with a bang. I can't wait
She added: "I want to say to people like me, 'You will get better – the only thing is, you've got to be strong enough to ask for help.' The stigma surrounding mental health is not as bad as it used to be, but we have a long way to go – and we've got to keep on fighting.
"If I can do it, anyone can."
Individuals who are affected by this story, please contact Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 (www.samaritans.org) or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk).
Digital Spy
I hope she gets better soon :(
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has opened up over her battle with depression in an inspiring and honest live TV interview, assuring fans that she'll be back on set soon.
The actress, who plays Rovers favourite Liz McDonald, appeared on ITV's This Morning today (April 6) following the recent news that she's been signed off work to focus on her health.
Callard has suffered with depression in the past, but experienced a new setback a few weeks ago when one of her medications was taken off the market for not being profitable.
This led to struggles on set as the 59-year-old continued in her popular role as Liz, with the final straw coming when she saw her character's latest skimpy outfit.
Speaking today about what happened, Callard explained: "I lose confidence totally. To be honest, to play Liz - you've got to be very brave to put those clothes on, I have to tell you!
"It was a PVC miniskirt and I just thought: 'Oh my goodness me'. Some days I think: 'Do I really have to wear this?' But that day I just thought: 'I just feel idiotic and maybe I'm not up for doing this anymore'. My confidence had just totally gone.
"Then I looked around on the set and there were all these beautiful females and I just thought: 'I can't do it'. I sat on the Rovers stairs for a little while, while they were moving cameras. I was just crying silently and one of the make-up girls said: 'You need to go home'."
Callard went to see her regular GP and a consultant, but she struggled to get the help she needed until her former Coronation Street co-star Denise Welch - who has herself battled depression - recommended a London-based expert.
"I came to see a Professor John Studd and he's saved my life," Callard said. "He just got the [medication] balance right and he told me how I was feeling and he was bang on.
"Denise Welch recommended him. We can go a year without talking to each other and then one of us will say: 'Hi, how are you?' She was amazing."
Callard urged anyone suffering similar problems to speak up and seek help. She also paid tribute to Coronation Street's former producer Stuart Blackburn, who granted her time off work as soon as he heard about her troubles.
She said: "Bosses need to be aware of it as well. I'm very fortunate that way. Stuart Blackburn our producer just said: 'You need some weeks out to get the medication right'. He understood straight away but many don't.
"I'm back [filming] on the 1st of May - in a PVC skirt I'm sure!"
Digital Spy
Just saw old scenes with Liz. She has aged really well. Lovely woman
I think that guy is the grandfather as well
Has Liz just assumed he's the father?Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
Did Mary not ask whether he is a single father when they were discussing him in the bar?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Liz McDonald will temporarily depart Coronation Street next week and her exit storyline has now been confirmed.
Beverley Callard, who plays Rovers favourite Liz, has been signed off work temporarily to focus on her health.
The Grimshaws have recently been rocked by the devastating news that Tony Stewart has passed away andTony's ex-partner Liz will hear about his passing tonight. However, Liz is soon facing another nasty shock when Tony's grieving son Jason publicly blames her for the tragedy.
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Liz realises that Michelle lied to her
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Tony died of a heart attack, but Jason will make it clear that he holds Liz responsible, believing that his father would still be alive if she hadn't made him leave Weatherfield.
With Jason showing no signs of forgiving Liz anytime soon, she will soon make the big decision to head to Spain in a bid to escape the bad atmosphere.
Upcoming scenes will see Steve and Michelle discuss Liz's plans to head to Spain in the run-up to Tony's funeral.
Liz was initially meant to be heavily featured in Tony's funeral scenes, but bosses were forced to rework them because of Callard's break.
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Andy McDonald in Spain is a god send for Corrie writers :p
Yes it helps. Having said that maybe the actor who plays Steve could still do his job with his arm / shoulder in a sling and they could say he fell down the cellar or something. If i was him i would return as soon as possible.
how did leggy liz get the job in the medical centre, seriously how, was it ever explained on screen, who gave her heads up to apply etc.,
If there was any mention of the job going there, I have missed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
Coronation Street's Liz McDonald makes a surprising decision next week after she's offered a chance to come back to the Rovers Return already.
Liz has waved goodbye to the iconic pub and landed herself a new job at the medical centre, after selling up to Peter Barlow and Toyah Battersby.
Next week's episodes see Liz already starting to lose patience with her so-called fresh start, as bossy Moira is making her life a total misery at work.
When Eileen Grimshaw pays a visit to the practice, Liz confides in her about just how difficult she's finding it working with battleaxe Moira. Things only get worse when Liz then gets reprimanded for gossiping with one of the doctors when she should be working.
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Liz McDonald continues to struggle at the medical centre in Coronation Street
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Kind Liz later tries to extend an olive branch to Moira by giving her some advice, but she's told to mind her own business and concentrate on answering the phone. Charming!
Once Steve gets wind of his mum's troubles, he calls into the pub and begs Peter to give Liz some shifts behind the bar so she can get back where she belongs.
Peter reluctantly agrees and invites Liz back to The Rovers as a staff member, but she's too proud to accept the offer once she realises that he's only asking because of Steve.
Will Liz regret being so stubborn, or can she make a go of it at the medical centre?
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Steve McDonald asks Peter Barlow to give Liz some shifts in Coronation Street
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Beverley Callard, who plays Liz, recently praised the big changes for her character by telling Inside Soap: "Instead of turning left in the studio, now I just turn right. It's great for me as an actress, as Steve and Liz end up living together in the flat above Streetcars.
"We're getting some proper McDonald scenes and they're so funny! I can't tell you much, apart from Steve is with a woman and Liz doesn't see any chemistry. She tells him, 'Steve, she's a nice girl, but if she doesn't put a snap in your celery, she isn't worth having'.
"And then Liz goes, 'I've seen more romantic kisses at Liza Minnelli's last wedding!' They do write some classics for Liz!"
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Coronation Street's Liz McDonald makes a move which could earn her a shock comeback at the Rovers Return tonight (September 27).
Liz waved goodbye to the pub a few weeks ago after she and her son Steve sold up, passing the baton onto Peter Barlow and Toyah Battersby.
Life certainly hasn't been plain sailing for Liz since then, as she's struggled to adjust to her new job as receptionist at the medical centre.
The former landlady has also clashed with her strict boss Moira Pollock, who's now living under her roof too after splitting from her scammer husband.
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Liz McDonald continues to struggle at the medical centre in Coronation Street
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In tonight's Corrie double bill, Liz is back on more familiar territory as she pays a visit to The Rovers and finds herself embroiled in a workplace dispute.
With Eva Price and Sean Tully suddenly at each other's throats, Liz steps in to give them a stern talking-to – leaving Toyah and Peter impressed by how she handles the situation.
Later on, a postcard arrives at Liz's flat featuring a heartfelt message from Peter and Toyah: "Please come back to us, we miss you."
Have the couple realised they need Liz's expertise behind the bar, and if so, will she be tempted to return? All will be revealed...
Speaking about leaving The Rovers in a recent Inside Soap chat, Beverley Callard – who plays her – commented: "Instead of turning left in the studio, now I just turn right. It's great for me as an actress, as Steve and Liz [are] living together in the flat above Streetcars.
"We're getting some proper McDonald scenes and they're so funny!"
Digital Spy
Does Liz live in Erica's old flat over Dev's shop now with Moira?
liz back living with steve in flat over cab office and moira with them too now
In case anyone panics that Liz might be leaving permanently ... do not worry, she is only taking time out :)
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Coronation Street is reportedly lining up a shocking hit-and-run storyline for beloved character Liz McDonald this Christmas.
Liz (Beverley Callard) — who has most recently been plagued by a revenge plot from ex-husband Jim and supposed daughter Hannah (Hannah Ellis Ryan) — will only see her troubles worsen this holiday season when she's deliberately hit by a car, reports The Sun.
The tabloid claims that her ex-lover Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley) will be arrested for the crime, but there will be some suspicion that his jealous wife Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) was actually behind the wheel.
The hit-and-run leads to a boycott of the Rovers Return by the Weatherfield locals, who refuse to drink at the pub until Johnny leaves. It's worth noting that this storyline hasn't been confirmed by the show quite yet.
However, Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod recently promised that this year's Christmas Day episode will be one for the ages.
"It'll be a Christmassy Christmas," he said in October. "It'll have some big, heart-breaking stories within that, it'll have a big shock at the end and hopefully it'll be a surprising payoff to those stories."
With Nigel Havers's character Lewis Archer also tipped to be killed off in the New Year, the next few months certainly seem to be quite a turbulent time on the cobbles.
Any fans worried that this car accident might prove fatal for Liz shouldn't be too concerned. A Corrie spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy just this week that there are no indications that she'll be leaving the show.
It will be Hannah not Johnny or Jenny
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Glad that the silly phone tracking is going to be over ..
Liz finds out the truth about hit and run .... will she tell the police???
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She is leaving .... :(
A great opportunity for Simon Gregson to pull funny faces and talk in a silly voice.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has quit the soap after 30 years of playing the unofficial Queen of the cobbles, Liz McDonald.
In a recent interview with OK! magazine, the actress revealed that she informed ITV bosses of her plans to leave earlier this month.
Recalling the moment, she said: "I was in shock, I felt totally numb," before adding: "I’ve been told Liz is going to go with one hell of a bang. I can't wait!"
ITV today confirmed the news, adding that Callard will be leaving the show at the end of her current contract. Liz McDonald will be seen on screen until summer 2020.
MD of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North John Whiston said: “With the character of Liz, Beverley Callard has gifted to Coronation Street 30 years of brilliant drama, comedy and everything in between.
"Whether it’s sharing a wicked joke with Eileen, raising an arch eyebrow behind the bar of the Rovers or giving some feckless man the full force of her tongue, Liz is a true Coronation Street icon.
“And while we wish Bev well when she leaves to take on new challenges mid next year, hopefully Weatherfield hasn’t seen the last of Liz!”
In the interview with OK!, Callard revealed that she's taking to the stage with The Thunder Girls, a highly-revered comedy play starring four 50-plus women.
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Unless she is killed off, she could returnQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
"one hell of a bang" for her exit?
Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has teased a "horrific" upcoming story which will affect several families on the cobbles.
Speaking to Inside Soap, MacLeod referenced the fallout from Tracy Barlow cheating on partner Steve MacDonald with Paula and said it will lead to Steve realising he does love Tracy.
But after the pair get their relationship on to its strongest footing, MacLeod revealed that "something will happen that has the most far-reaching impact of any story we've done since I've been on the show."
He continued: "Something horrific occurs that draws in a few different clans on the Street, and forces them to deal with the hardest thing anyone would ever have to deal with."
The storyline will also lead to the exit of Liz McDonald, after Beverley Callard revealed in November she was quitting the soap after 30 years.
"The idea is that Liz attempts to so something heroic for her son as a result of this story I'm hinting at for Steve and Tracy," MacLeod said.
"Her efforts probably go slightly wrong in a way that will corrupt her relationship with Steve and ultimately determine that the best place for her is not in Weatherfield."
MacLeod has also promised he has something big planned for the soap's 60th anniversary later this year.
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Does not look like Liz will be killed off....
Beverley Callard has filmed her last scenes for Corrie :(
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has reportedly filmed her final scenes for the ITV soap.
The actress who portrays Liz McDonald confirmed quite some time ago that she would be departing the cobbles.
However, there was little information known at the time about when her exit would occur or what it would entail.
According to The Sun, Beverley is no longer under contract with Corrie, and has filmed her final scenes.
A source said: ?Liz' s time on the cobbles is over.
She hasn't been killed off so there is always potential for a return but she is definitely done for now.
On Liz's exit, Corrie boss Ian MacLeod previously told Metro.co.uk: We want it to be big and heroic and befitting of a character of that long-standing in the show and she's a tough woman Liz McDonald so we wanted to do something that was reflective of that rather than anything where she sort of goes out on a low ebb.
It's still in the planning stages but a lot about of what Bev said in her interview about she's going out with a bang and were certainly not killing her off, all of that is true.
But in terms of the detail of it, TBC, but it will be some heroic effort to save Steve from the nightmare in which he finds himself.
Liz is in Spain, is her exit connected to Andy?
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According to The Sun, Beverley Callard has already left without an exit scene .... bit disappointing for an actress after such a long time on a show but I guess this stupid virus has changed many lives :(
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Liz in Spain never to return or not for a long while according to the above article