Dr. Susan Gaddas, played by Christine Mackie, made her first screen appearance on 4 August 2014. Coronation Street spoilers - Evelyn Plummer plays moving role in Daryan Zahawi exit plot. Aadi Alahan. [19] After the match Dean loses to Steve leaving Dean agitated. Lloyd marches into the Bistro to send Neil packing. ITV. They are soon joined by Alya, who tries to stop Geoff from harming Yasmeen, who then stands up to Geoff, saying that she is no longer scared of him and that he is a pathetic excuse for a man. Dr Ali Neeson is in serious danger as he collapses after Gary Windass' revenge turns deadly on Coronation Street tonight. [17] The Nazirs are the show's first Muslim family. Erica later accepts a job at the local corner shop, unaware that the manager Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), has developed a crush on her. Upon his arrival, he is shocked to learn that Alya is in financial trouble and offers to bail her out. Gemma drives Bethany away from the street and shows her a video call from Callum, who has drugged Sarah. Much to Andy's relief, Gavin plans to leave the UK with his money. Zeedan left Weatherfield for London on 23 May 2018. They gradually grow close and she begins to stick up for him in front of David and Kylie. But he gets the shock of a lifetime when bad news reaches him next week in Coronation Street. She climbs up the ladder to talk to him and tells him she's never coming home. Andy confesses the truth to a horrified Steph, but manages to persuade her not to expose him, convincing her Michael's health would be at risk from such a shock. [19] Of joining the show, Moorhouse commented "I'm delighted to be treading the cobbles. However, Phelan changes his mind and tells Andy to kill Vinny instead. Steph Britton (Tisha Merry), who worked as a waitress there, becomes attracted to Andy; while he initially steers clear to avoid his lie going too far, Andy eventually asks her out. Billy is amused. Steve suggests Lloyd play Neil at his own game. "[32] A reporter writing for the Inside Soap Yearbook 2017 described Billy's kiss with Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) as "x-rated" and noted that "many viewers complained". Neil interrupts Lloyd and Andrea's picnic and settles down with a pint to watch them. There, Phelan indirectly confesses to killing Andy upon telling Luke that he's succeeded in finding him. They're surprised when Neil invites him in. Billy has flyers distributed for the church comedy night. She originally appeared from October 2014 to September 2015 as a recurring character before returning on a permanent basis from 11 March 2016. She manages to gain 15,000 and buys a new sewing machine at work, leading to all of the other workers wondering where she got the money to buy it. He and Carla Connor (Alison King) get drunk and go back to her flat. As Hollyoaks explores the traumatic shared history of Warren Fox (Jamie . In May 2020, Geoff's abuse becomes too much for Yasmeen, and she stabbed him in the neck with a broken bottle after he threatens her with a knife. Sean forgets his anger as he comforts him. Passerby on Coronation Street / . Suspecting Phelan's involvement, an irate Andy strikes Phelan over the head with a brick, putting him in a coma. Zeedan's found himself in trouble yet again and I hope everyone tunes in to see madness unfold! Sean and Billy enjoy their date in The Rovers but it is cut short when Billy is called away to visit a parishioner in trouble. Yasmeen decides to help Geoff back up with her scarf, only for Geoff to lose his grip and fall to his death. Satisfied that she's talked about him enough they fire her from her new job the following day. He calls on Sean and explains how he's told the Bishop he cannot live a lie that Sean is his boyfriend and that he has to accept it. At work Alya regularly gets into arguments with boss Carla Connor (Alison King) especially after Aidan commits suicide. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Neil refuses to come down until Andrea comes back to him. James Gaddas plays newcomer Cormac. On the day Eileen accepts Phelan's proposal, Michael seeks the help from Gail's neighbour Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) - who too resents Phelan; back when Michael first appeared on the street in 2014, Phelan raped Anna by blackmailing her into sleeping with him - which she reluctantly agreed to do in order to prevent Phelan for tormenting her son Gary Windass (Mikey North) and ex-boyfriend Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) during their disastrous business partnership. However, Gail tells him that his real son has died in a car accident followed by a Heart Attack . He begins seeing Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford). Emily reveals to an intrigued Yasmeen that she resorted to vandalism when she was at a protest many years before, and Yasmeen enlists the help of Roy to stop the library from closing down. However, she later reveals to Gary that they never had sex. He unnerves Steve with his responses at attempts at conversation. Todd overhears Sean and Billy discussing Jason's condition and how he might need a kidney transplant. Paul was recently hit by Carla Connor on his motorbike. In June 2015, she sees Kylie who has returned to Weatherfield after going missing for six months, attempting successfully to wean herself off drugs. [15] Alya was described as being "strong-minded" by the show's assistant producer Ella Kelly. Coronation Street Coronation Street spoiler: Stephen accidentally takes LSD He gets a taste of his own medicine. Steve then agrees to give Michael another chance. While Anna tries unsuccessfully to bribe Phelan in leaving Weatherfield, Michael heads down to the site office and extracts Phelan's fake passport for his getaway escape. She makes it clear she wants to sleep with him but he leaves as he does not want to take advantage. The next day, Yasmeen arrives at Leanne's flat again and meets her half-sister, Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). When Dr. Gaddas sees Steve in the street at the end of the day, he confirms that he had taken no action and she warns him that he has to deal with his depression or it will only worsen. As time went on without Michael following his passing, Andy correctly suspected Phelan's role in his death and tried in vain to expose this but was consequently abducted and locked in a cellar of Phelan and Eileen's would-be new home for nearly the entirety of 2017; this ultimately ended with Phelan killing Andy after forcing him to execute Vinny, whom Andy in his last moments was manipulated into believing was responsible for Michael's death, not Phelan. He doesn't believe their excuses. Lloyd notices Neil has set candles and wine and threatens to call the police if he bothers Andrea again. When Nick throws her a birthday party for her 50th birthday, Erica is upset and humiliated, especially as Carla is present. Coronation Street star David Neilson has reunited with former co-star Katherine Kelly. But if you're not a Corrie fan, cast your minds back to seasons 2 and 3 of Downton Abbey when she played the role of Daphne Bryant in the hit ITV period drama. His character was written out and he departed off-screen. Phelan keeps Andy chained to a wall in the basement of an abandoned house. Anna initially refuses to help Michael as she wants nothing to do with Phelan, but later discovers the scam herself after unwittingly seizing Phelan's phone from her adoptive daughter Faye Windass (Ellie Leach). Billy is tense before his meeting. David is accused and is warned by police that he could go down for murder if Macca dies. When Dr Gaddas tells him it could take 12 . Geoff later tries to get revenge on Yasmeen by setting her house on fire with them both inside. He then follows Steve into The Rovers and listens in to him talking about the StreetCars business. Worn out after a long walk, Sean and Billy find a country pub where they book a room for the night. Geoff paints her as a violent alcoholic and that she attacked him unprovoked. Yasmeen escapes through the roof and Geoff chases her up. Steve is stunned to hear that Andrea is married. From the adjoining table, Neil chats constantly to Lloyd and Andrea and even buys them all champagne. Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. Later, Zeedan is followed and attacked by two unknown assailants in an alley. In reality, Kylie has been taking the tablets herself, unable to cope with the strain of Max's ADHD. It was Carla. Sean wants to make up with Billy but doesn't do anything about it as he thinks he's blown his chances. ITV. He's upset as he explains to Sean that the Bishop made his disapproval of the publicity plain and in desperation Billy lied to him, assuring him that he and Sean have ended their relationship. Unable to withstand Phelan's blackmail any longer, Andy and Steph plan to flee Weatherfield for Portugal on Phelan's wedding day to Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver). In late 2017, Billy goes to court with Peter Barlow and is stabbed outside after breaking up a fight. She later finds out that Pat was behind it. Eventually, Zeedan comes round to the idea of Leanne's presence and accepts his father's relationship with her. Gemma returns a few months later at the salon, stating that she has quit drug dealing and is wanting a job as a salon assistant. Yasmeen first appears talking to her son, Kal, in his gym. Neil tries to get into the back of the pub to see Andrea but Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) tells him she's gone out. Coronation Street: Who plays Kelly Neelan? She later finds out that he is a convicted murderer.[18]. He is known for his roles as Darren Michaels and Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street (2001-2004, 2007, 2011, 2013-2017) and Adam Mitchell in Doctor Who (2005). When Phelan is unable to shake Luke of his suspicions, Luke grows to suspect Phelan is hiding something and intends to report Andy missing to the police. The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3. Coronation Street. Erica flirts with Nick and she invites him back to The Rovers, where they have sex. When Luke next sees Andy he confronts him anyway, but Steph persuades him to keep the secret. She is an actress, known for Two Thousand Acres of Sky (2001), Doctor Who (2005) and Coronation Street (1960). Andrea turns up in the Street and begs Steve to listen to her side of the story. Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) tells him that Andrea's gone to tell Neil that it's over between them and, if she doesn't, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) will have to tell Lloyd himself. Geoff lunges for Yasmeen, but instead slides down the roof. In September 2014, Kylie returns to see Dr. Gaddas to ask for a re-supply of the medication that Max had been diagnosed with for his ADHD. Upon moving onto the street Alya gets a job at knicker factory Underworld and in January 2015 the minibus she is travelling in to an awards ceremony with the rest of the staff crashes, Alya manages to escape before the minibus falls down a cliff. Billy Mayhew, played by Daniel Brocklebank, made his first screen appearance on 5 December 2014. Eileen hears about Lucy's death and gives Sean and Billy some space. Sean has given up on Billy when he arrives, having been held up at work. Lloyd is furious to see a notice in the Gazette placed by Neil celebrating his and Andrea's anniversary. She is suspicious about his riches and her suspicions are heightened when Zeedan is attacked by thugs on the street. Neil tells her he's postponed his return to Nigeria so they can spend more time together and suggests they visit their daughter Jess in Liverpool. Dean is the landlord of the Flying Horse public house, which is the rival to The Rovers Return Inn. Video Unavailable. Coronation Street's Faye Windass (played by Ellie Leach) has had some heartbreaking setbacks in the recent months after she discovered she had a phantom pregnancy and her body had entered. . Michael first appears on the street in Gail McIntyre's (Helen Worth) house, pretending to be a gas man, who has come to the house to look at the "gas leak". Christine Mackie, best known for playing Coronation Street's genial GP Dr Gaddas, has written her first play at the age of 62, inspired by the suicide of her father, and starring her. Eileen tells Sean that Billy's congregation will support him. Gail attends Gavin's funeral in Michael's place, claiming he is too ill to go himself, but her guilt leads her to frequently visit Gavin's grave something her younger son David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) later discovers. Billy and Sean confront the pub landlord, accusing him of fabricating the double-booking to disguise his homophobia. I'm very much looking forward to working closely with Paula."[25]. ^ Tanisha Gorey joined the cast in 2009 and is the second actor to play Asha . Matt was played by actor Stephen Beckett. Coronation Street (Episodes 10890 and 10891) Writer: Julie Jones Director: Neil Alderton Maria's offended when Daisy brands her old and out of touch when it comes to hair styling. Lloyd is confident he and Andrea have seen the last of Neil, but he turns up to say the police have let him off with a caution and he's leaving the country for good. Dr. Gaddas tells Kylie that such a test is not proof of permanent abstinence but she gives her leaflets which suggest ways to remain clean and tells her to get the support from the people around her as she will not be able to succeed on her own. Gemma later disagrees with Callum over his plans to leave the country. Billy is furious with him. Susanna Reid 'wardrobe crisis' on GMB has Ed Balls trying to read news and zip her up . The year has gotten off to a pretty terrible start for Emma Brooker and Faye Windass in Coronation Street. Despite trying to keep their relationship a secret from Gail, Michael soon confesses leading to a fight on the street between Eileen and Gail. Sean invites Billy to the wedding as his plus one. In a post on Instagram, Katherine posed for a photo with . Coronation Street spoilers (February 27 to March 3) 1 The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3 2 Call the Midwife star breaks down season 12 finale 3 Angela Bassett messaged Ariana DeBose. However, when Michael reveals the news about his heart condition, the man claiming to be Gavin is seen making a phone call, stating that he needs to find Gavin Rodwell urgently.[29]. . ITV. [15] Yasmeen began featuring in a high-profile coercive control storyline from May 2019 onwards, involving her second husband Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew). Dean went to war with the Rovers' landlord Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) during a match of cricket. A few weeks later, the truth was eventually revealed when Gary and his sister's boyfriend Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) had unknowingly unearthed the bodies of Andy and Vinny during their attempt to uncover the gun that Phelan used to kill Luke. Yasmeen develops an obsession with turning Roy's caf into a library, which eventually becomes too much for Roy. [35] Her departure from the show was announced in May 2017,[36][37] and she departed on 4 August 2017. Siobhan later leaves, and Alya and Gary share a kiss on the dance floor. [27] The character and casting was announced on 14 August 2014. It has always been my favourite television programme. Although the manager knew this, he still sacks Michael after Kylie causes a scene. Zeedan notices Leanne's leg is bleeding, unbeknownst to him that Simon caused the injury and Leanne says that she caught her leg on the dishwasher door. Steve's mother Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) comes out and stops them being moved before Neil comes down off her roof. [10] The character and Dennis' casting were announced on 23 January 2014. Andrea makes her excuses and leaves him alone. Susan Gaddas. Underworld later reopens. The next day, Gail takes Michael to Street Cars and helps him get a job there, after he somewhat impresses Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). However, things take a dark turn when Geoff begins to abuse Yasmeen and isolate her from friends and family. Todd and Jason interrupt Billy and Sean's evening. Kylie seeks Callum out after Max's ADHD diagnosis, as she believes it must be either his "fault" or her own. Gail orders her son and the Bistro's owner, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), to throw Erica out, but he refuses. [32] Series producer Stuart Blackburn commented on the storyline, saying "It's about time Sean had a romance, he's been unlucky in love for a long time. Emily lures Billy to The Rovers on the pretext of asking him to help a parishioner before telling him and Sean to get over themselves. (Image credit: ITV) Stephen Reid gets a taste of his own medicine in tonight's episode of Coronation Street (8.00pm see our TV Guide for full listings) airing a day later than usual due to the FA Cup football. In hospital, Gemma is present when Rita is diagnosed with a brain tumour, and told that she needs an operation to remove it, where the doctors will be able to identify whether the tumour is cancerous. Coronation Street spoilers 1. After Callum attacks Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas), he and Gemma hatch a plan to stop the Platts from reporting him to the police. Susan Gaddas Tuesday 14 May 4:39pm. In August 2016, it emerged that Sharif has been having an affair for seven years with Sonia Rahman (Sudha Bhuchar). During a live episode Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) invites Callum over, hoping to get a confession of his crimes but this backfires when he finds her recording the conversation and takes her hostage. Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) introduces Sean and Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) to the new vicar, Billy. [8] Billed as "hunky", Luke is a mechanic, who finds employment at Kevin Webster's (Michael Le Vell) garage. A horrified Yasmeen phones emergency services, and claims that she had killed Geoff. Tim Metcalfe is no stranger to a funny Coronation Street scene or two. Billy buries the hatchet with Emily. He returns to his flat and, after a moment, Andrea turns up, complete with her bags. [12] They did not progress to the viewer-voted shortlist.[13]. While she was on the Street, Erica had a brief relationship with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). Later, it is revealed that the library has burnt down, leaving Yasmeen saddened. Neil watches them talking together. The police and fire brigade arrive to rescue Andrea and Neil. He enters The Rovers through the back door and to Andrea's horror, confronts Steve, accusing him of having an affair with his wife. Zeedan gives up his job at the gym when he realises he cannot cope with the responsibility as gym manager. Having spent my childhood in the North, to be given the opportunity to return and work on such an iconic, popular TV show is a dream and feels like a natural homecoming. Zeedan Nazir, played by Qasim Akhtar, made his first screen appearance on 5 September 2014. Stephen Reid mistakenly takes LSD. In October 2016, Alya blackmails Sharif after discovering his secret 7-year affair. Erica later learns that Nick is a changed man since he met her. Lloyd chats to Michelle about her wedding planning service and asks her hypothetically what services she would provide for him and Andrea. After failing to persuade Phelan in giving himself up to the police, Michael throws a chair at him to escape. Lloyd lets himself into Neil's house and finds him in a chirpy mood, clearly expecting Andrea. Billy asks Emily for help in hosting a comedy night at the church to raise funds. Coronation Street and Bad Girls star appears in Hollyoaks as blast from Warren's past. He asks for cash in hand, claiming his bank account has been frozen due to fraud, in order to continue hiding his identity. In April 2018 she starts a relationship with Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton) unaware he has recently raped David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), however they later break up, Josh tells Alya that he slept with David when they were drunk to cover his tracks that he in fact raped him, although the next day David's girlfriend Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding) tells Alya that it was rape, leaving her unsure of what to believe. Hurt and upset, Michael leaves Gail and temporarily lives at Eileen's house, much to the dismay of Gail, until a drunken kiss from Michael to Eileen leaves him collapsing and taken to hospital. The abuse eventually comes to light after Simon attacks his cousin, Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney), and Zeedan is pleased to hear that Simon is attending counselling. Abi Franklin. Sean's nervous about attending Billy's church Bring and Buy sale and has got Eileen to agree to go to it with Adrian. Following his recovery, Macca attends Clayton's trial and when his stepbrother is sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, he yells that the verdict is a disgrace and vows to get Clayton out of prison. Alya stands up for herself when Carla says she is spoilt and quits her job. After witnessing Leanne shouting at Nick exclaiming that she also used to be a drug addict and an arsonist, Yasmeen tells Leanne to dump Kal for his sake, and a small argument ensues between the two women. [15] Three years after his exit from the soap, Coronation Street announced that Akhtar would be reprising his role as Zeedan from September 2021. New vicar and love interest for Sean Tully (Antony Cotton), Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), and Erica Holroyd (Claire King), a friend of Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) and love interest for Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), were introduced in December. Coronation Street and Bad Girls star James Gaddas will pen and star in a fresh adaptation of Dracula, it has been announced. He later gets a job as a chef at the Bistro, but later leaves to start up a restaurant selling Pakistani street food named Speed Daal. Like Dr. Robinson, Dr. Gaddas tells Steve he should see a counsellor or talk to someone to unburden himself. In December 2020, Yasmeen's trial begins. Daisy later apologises and Maria opens up to her about her own ordeal with a stalker. After Kal is killed in the fire at Victoria Court, Zeedan initially blames Leanne for his death, but later supports her when she grieves over her loss. Later on that day, Alya is told by solicitor and friend Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) that she is the new owner of Underworld after he finds Aidans will, making Alya realise why Carla wanted her out of the business, a feud follows between Alya and Carla over the business, however she decides to sell the factory back to Carla when a video interview of Aidan comes to light which makes Alya realize how much the factory means to the Connor family and decides to help Zeedan with Speed Daal. [25] Of his casting, Ward said "I am delighted to have been given this unique opportunity to join such a brilliant and much-loved show. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. By Daniel Kilkelly ITV Episode 10,890 - 10,891 | Airs Thursday 02 March 2023. Coronation Street stars Georgia Taylor and Charlie De Melo have fuelled romance rumours with a lovely selfie. Ironically, Phelan dies in the same way as Michael had died - with Anna and the rest of the street watching Phelan die without aiding him, more likely in retribution for Michael's death. Fans of the ITV soap are used to his often sarcastic humour and his ability to handle his wife Sally's latest obsessions.. Andrea is furious when she hears from him about Lloyd sending the clown round. Sean and Billy return to Weatherfield and arrive back at No.11, telling Eileen and Adrian what happened. Kylie's husband and Sarah's brother, David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) comes home and wanting to protect Kylie and Sarah, buries Callum beneath what will be Gail's new "granny annex"; which was still being renovated. Andrea tries a different tactic being nice to him, and Lloyd joins in. Having realised Carla wasn't insured to drive the van, Peter offers Paul 15k compensation but asks that in return he drops the case against Carla. Sean and Billy struggle to sort out their differences as Sean refuses to be kept in a box. (Pictures: ITV) Coronation Street fans got a pleasant surprise over the weekend, as iconic actor David Neilson, who plays Roy Cropper, appeared on Dancing on Ice! Luke's death would later be avenged when Phelan was murdered by his archenemy Gary's mother Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) at the conclusion of his lethal siege, during which he shot Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) who in retaliation and in Luke's honor promised Phelan that she would say his murder was self-defence. Erica confides in Liz that she only ever wanted a holiday fling with Nick and she is worried that he expects more. Neil tells Lloyd and Andrea he's seen the light and is truly sorry. Call the Midwife star breaks down season 12 finale. The character and casting was announced on 14 August 2014. Although Leanne returns home with the medication, the pregnancy testing kit she also bought, indicates a positive reading. King Charles is keen to have his oldest grandson and future King Prince George play a role at the Coronation according to latest reports but the Duke and Duchess of Wales have one condition the . Gemma arrives at the Platt household the following week asking where Callum is, and with Sarah's obvious upset, Gemma notices something is wrong. [2] Sharif is the father of Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry), who was introduced in December 2013, and will be part of the show's first Muslim family. Kal's son, Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar), joined in September, completing the Nazir family. Steve tells Lloyd what he's just found out himself about Andrea's marriage. While Sarah is at Callum's flat, Gemma turns up with her face bloodied and battered. The day after, Nick accidentally lets slip that he knows where Michael is living, and Gail visits Michael again. [25] Of joining the show, Farnworth stated "I'm absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. Eileen's son, Todd, is jealous as Sean and Billy go on their date. Neil casually lets them know he's behind it. In 2021, Zeedan returns to the street and immediately bumps heads with Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) for cheating on Alya and tempers fray when he insults Ryan's adoptive brother, Ali Neeson (James Burrows), bringing up his drug addiction and Ryan fires back about Zeedan being away in London while Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) abused his grandmother, Yasmeen (Shelley King). Neil overhears them and thinks they are actual plans. Andy initially claims he used Gavin's name to avoid his wages being swallowed up by his overdraft, but Gavin is unconvinced, and Andy eventually admits the truth, begging Gavin to keep quiet due to Michael's health. Michael finds an address for Gavin and leaves a note with his address and telephone number. A few weeks later, Yasmeen returns to Coronation Street with Sharif to discuss the Weatherfield Library closure with Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire). Lloyd worries he'll get through to her. So Summer had a virtual consultation with Dr Gaddas on FaceTime and told her she had been. Todd is secretly pleased. The storyline culminated in May 2020, when Geoff infected Yasmeen with chlamydia after sleeping with prostitutes, and she stabbed him in the throat with a broken glass bottle when he threatened her with a kitchen knife. Dr. Gaddas gives a prescription for paracetamol but Faye flees the surgery when Anna starts to talk about her eating problems. After ushering the guests away Yasmeen has it out with him and he reveals that Alya blackmailed him. In July 2016, Gemma is attacked in the kebab shop by fifteen-year-old thug Clayton Hibbs (Callum Harrison), who pushes her to the ground and knocks her unconscious. She claims that she and Callum are in trouble. He later offers to have a word with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) after he is nasty to Steph. Dancing on Ice viewers were floored as a legendary soap star appeared on the show on Sunday night. 2. With Amy almost unconscious from the . Lloyd and Steve arrive at Andrea's address only to find it isn't: she gave Lloyd a false address. Kylie Platt's (Paula Lane) old friends, Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Macca Hibbs (Gareth Berliner), appeared from October, as well as Callum Logan (Sean Ward), the father of Kylie's young son, Max Turner (Harry McDermott). [1] The character and casting was announced on 13 January 2014. [16] While he is at the gym, Gary learns Alya is Kal's daughter when they are introduced to each other. Callum Logan, played by Sean Ward, made his first screen appearance on 3 October 2014. Billy arrives back saying that Lucy has died. She also claims that Geoff visited her in hospital and that he threatened her into not giving evidence. The imposter, who is really Andy Carver manages to find some casual work at Nick's Bistro, owned by Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), the eldest son of Michael's girlfriend Gail McIntyre (Helen Worth). After she spends the night with Jason, he is cold towards her as it is his father Tony Stewart's (Terence Maynard) funeral. Characters. Dr Gaddas is played by Christine Mackie. [32] He began filming in October. Andrea comes back from work and sees what's going on.