I think it was about 6 months after Clive Hornby's death (Jack Sugden) that they had his funeral in the show.
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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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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