Carla Connor (Alison King)

[Perdita]

I suppose Tracy could confess as part of her "redemption".

Yes, that would be nice to see but somehow I doubt it ... even if the character is going to transform into a nicer personality I doubt that Tracy will admit to all the things she has done in the past that were wrong ... I imagine she might be more polite and friendly to others in future but the past will stay in the past

[swmc66]

She won't confess as she feels no remorse or guilt whatsoever

[Perdita]

Coronation Street bosses are lining up even more drama for troubled Carla Connor this autumn.

Show producer Stuart Blackburn has named the Underworld boss as one to watch as the ITV soap launches its autumn storylines next month.

It's already been a busy summer for Carla, as her guilt over the recent fire at Victoria Court has driven her to a gambling addiction.

Carla's problems pave the way for the arrival of Shayne Ward's character Aidan Connor, who will be joining the Street next week in the hope of getting her life and business back on track.

Aidan's father Johnny and sister Kate will then be hot on his heels, turning up in September.

Blackburn commented: "The Connors are looking great. I think in Aidan, Johnny and Kate, we've really hit gold. One of those characters will deliver a bit of news to Carla that will change her sense of self and perception forever. It's going to be a real shocker.

"We've also got a lot more twists and turns for Tracy and Carla. They've been out on location filming some of the strongest two-hander scenes we've had this year."

Prime Suspect actor Richard Hawley has been cast in the role of Johnny, while theatre star Faye Brookes has been confirmed to play Kate.

Carla's brother Rob, played by Marc Baylis, will also be returning to our screens later this year for a storyline which will see the killer calling the shots from his prison cell.


Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...#ixzz3ianWnbLB

[tammyy2j]

Alison King has confirmed that her upcoming break from the show is still a long way off.

It was announced earlier this year that the popular actress, who plays Carla Connor, would be taking a sabbatical for creative reasons.
Although details surrounding Carla's temporary exit won't be revealed until nearer the time, King has admitted that she recently signed to stay on the show until next spring.

She said: "I have just signed till May 2016, there is a lot to do with Carla yet. I haven't had chance to think about beyond that.

"As for storyline - I am starting to get a sense of what t might involve but I don't know any details."

Dramatic scenes airing next week will see Carla's enemy Tracy Barlow finally reveal that it was her who start the Victoria Court fire that killed Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath.


Speaking about the repercussions of Carla's discovery, King said: "This revelation makes a massive difference and even if ultimately people don't believe Tracy did it she now knows she didn't and that is what matters.

"She will be angry but for Carla it is much more about knowing that she didn't do it and as long as she knows and the people that matter to her know that is what she cares about more than Tracy being punished."

Discussing Carla's future with Nick Tilsley, King added: "Carla really does care for Nick this is working for her she quite likes for once that someone wants to take care of her and is strong enough to look after her.

"Because she's always been the one in relationships that is the strong one. Nick is a different kind of alpha male and she hasn't experienced this type of relationship before."

[Perdita]

Things won't be merry in the Connor household this Christmas on Coronation Street.

According to the Daily Star Sunday, Carla Connor (Alison King) is set for a shock when Johnny (Richard Hawley) is told that he is her biological dad.

It all kicks off when Carla's brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returns from prison and demands £10k from Johnny to keep the news quiet. Johnny confides in Liz (Beverley Callard) and admits to having a one night stand with Carla's mum.

Viewers will then see Johnny attempt a secret DNA test without Carla finding out.

Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn had previously teased that Rob's return will be a "disaster" for those in his sights.

"He's had a lot of time to think things through while he's been in prison, and Carla and Tracy remain in his sights. After all, these are the two women that got him sent down," Blackburn said.

Baylis was last seen on Coronation Street in November 2014.

[swmc66]

I predicted this in one of the threads

[parkerman]

Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returns from prison

So is this another case of a murderer being allowed out after a very short time? What is it this time? The judge was high on marijuana at the trial so the verdict's been quashed?

[lizann]

what age was johnny to have fathered carla, 12

johnny confiding in liz, new romance, i thought it would be with carla

so carla had relations with her cousins paul and liam, very dingle

[lizann]

what age was johnny to have fathered carla, 12

johnny confiding in liz, new romance, i thought it would be with carla

so carla had relations with her cousins paul and liam, very dingle

[sarah c]

DNA theft is an actual offence, so all this 'secret' DNA testing is a load of crap

do your research SW