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Sue Johnston joins Coronation Street

TV Gossip

2 Apr 2012

Sue Johnston has joined the cast of 'Coronation Street'. Producer Phil Collinson has confirmed the 'Waking the Dead' actress will begin filming for the ITV1 soap at the end of the month, and will make her on-screen debut as Gloria, the mother of…

Corrie bosses casting Carla Connor's brother

TV Gossip

28 Mar 2012

'Coronation Street' bosses are looking for a hunky actor to play Carla Connor's brooding brother. ITV bosses are keen to find exactly the right match to portray the mysterious character - who is often mentioned by Carla (Alison King), but has never…

Kym Marsh's Coronation Street character has a 'dark side'

TV Gossip

7 Mar 2012

Kym Marsh admits there is a "dark side" to her 'Coronation Street' character Michelle Connor. The factory manager will come under suspicion for the murder of evil businessman Frank Foster (Andrew Lancel) in upcoming episodes of the ITV1 soap and…

Andrew Lancel always knew Frank would die

TV Gossip

5 Mar 2012

Andrew Lancel always knew his 'Coronation Street' character would end up dead. Evil businessman Frank Foster will be murdered in tonight's (05.03.12) episode of the ITV1 soap leading to a whodunit plot and although Andrew wasn't aware of the all the…

Corrie's Carla Connor 'capable of murder'

TV Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Coronation Street's Carla Connor has "more motive" for killing Frank Foster than any of the other suspects. Alison King - who plays the troubled factory boss in the ITV1 soap - thinks fingers will point at her alter-ego after the evil rapist is found…

Andrew Lancel 'heartbroken' to be Corrie baddie

TV Gossip

22 Feb 2012

Andrew Lancel finds it "heartbreaking" to play a 'Coronation Street' baddie. The actor - who portrays Weatherfield rapist Frank Foster in the ITV1 soap - admitted as a long-standing fan of the show, he finds it difficult to see his evil alter-ego be…

Murder suspect Sally Webster

TV Gossip

8 Feb 2012

Coronation Street's Sally Webster will become the prime suspect for Frank Foster's murder. The factory worker finds herself in the firing line after she is caught standing over the evil businessman's body when he is discovered dead in the Underworld…

Alison King 'proud' of Corrie rape storyline

TV Gossip

30 Jan 2012

Alison King is "proud" of Coronation Street's rape storyline. The actress - who plays factory boss Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap - was sexually assaulted by her former fiance Frank Foster (Andrew Lancel) when she called off their wedding and with…

Andrew Lancel admits rape scenes were tough

TV Gossip

16 Sep 2011

Andrew Lancel admits 'Coronation Street' rape scenes were among the hardest he has ever had to film. The actor portrays cruel businessman Frank Foster in the ITV1 soap and was grateful for the support of his co-star Alison King, who plays his…

Corrie Carla's HIV scare

TV Gossip

8 Aug 2011

Coronation Street's Carla Connor will fear she has contracted HIV following her brutal rape. The brunette businesswoman - played by Alison King - will be terrified she has caught the virus after being sexually attacked by cruel boyfriend Frank Foster…

Carla Connor will attempt suicide after rape

TV Gossip

27 Jul 2011

Coronation Street's Carla Connor will try to commit suicide after being raped by fiance Frank Foster. The factory owner - played by Alison King - will down a mixture of pills and red wine to cope with the twin traumas of being sexually assaulted by…

Carla Connor raped by Frank Foster

TV Gossip

22 Jul 2011

Coronation Street's Carla Connor will be raped by her fiance Frank Foster. The factory owner - who is played by Alison King - is set to be sexually assaulted by her business associate lover when she calls off their forthcoming wedding and announces…

Carla Connor to have jealous crash

TV Gossip

6 Jul 2011

Coronation Street's Carla Connor is set to crash her car into Peter Barlow's bookmakers in a jealous rage. The brunette beauty - who is played by Alison King - is jealous of Peter (Chris Gascoyne), who she has been in love with since he set about…

Corrie's Carla 'too old for affairs'

TV Gossip

17 Jun 2011

Alison King thinks her 'Coronation Street' alter-ego is too old to have another affair. The actress - who plays brunette bombshell Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap - explained while her character has fallen for Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), she isn't…

Alison King hates Corrie character's voice

TV Gossip

10 Jun 2011

Alison King hates her 'Coronation Street' alter-ego's voice. The 38-year-old actress - who plays mouthy Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap - wishes the character could go to elocution lessons to improve her tone, as she can't stand her "nasally…

Alison King's 'annoying' Corrie character

TV Gossip

19 Nov 2010

Coronation Street's Alison King has revealed her character "annoys the hell" out of her. The brunette actress - who plays feisty femme fatale Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap - admitted she would never choose to be friends with her "nightmare…

Carla Connor's drink driving arrest

TV Gossip

8 Sep 2010

'Coronation Street's Carla Connor will be arrested for drink driving in a Christmas special. The episode will see the businesswoman - played by Alison King, 37 - being pulled over by police after knocking back champagne at the opening of Nick Tilsley…

Alison King inspired by Hopkins

TV Gossip

21 Jun 2010

'Coronation Street's Alison King can't work unless she has a picture of Anthony Hopkins by her side. The 37-year-old actress - who plays Carla Connor in the popular ITV1 soap - has a photograph of the 'Silence of the Lambs' actor in her dressing room…

Alison King's feisty baby

TV Gossip

5 Jun 2010

Alison King's daughter is as "fiery" as she is. The 'Coronation Street' actress, who plays Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap, admits her 15-month-old baby Daisy is already taking after her. The 37-year-old actress revealed: "She's got my frown.

Alison King's Corrie worry

TV Gossip

28 May 2010

Alison King worries she ruins her 'Coronation Street' scenes. The actress - who plays feisty businesswoman Carla Connor in the ITV1 soap - is terrified she spoils the soap's most crucial moments by pulling the wrong facial expressions on…

Alison King fears for Carla

TV Gossip

24 May 2010

'Coronation Street's Carla Connor would be "terrified" if she knew Tony Gordon was out to get her. Actress Alison King - who plays the sexy businesswoman - believes her alter-ego would be petrified if she knew how much danger she will be in when her…

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