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Bill Tarmey

Nigel Pivaro: Corrie is the only TV job I wanted

TV Gossip

15 Apr 2012

Nigel Pivaro says 'Coronation Street' is the "only job" he would've returned to acting for. The 52-year-old star - who is reprising his role as Terry Duckworth on the ITV1 soap - admits the bad boy character has followed him around off-screen and he…

Bill Tarmey's tram crash joke

TV Gossip

13 May 2011

Bill Tarmey suggested 'Coronation Street' bosses should him kill off in a tram crash disaster as a "joke". The 70-year-old actor - who played Jack Duckworth in the ITV1 soap for 31 years until his departure last year - suggested the dramatic plotline…

Chris Fountain's Corrie tips from Bill Tarmey

TV Gossip

10 May 2011

Chris Fountain got tips on how to be a Duckworth from 'Coronation Street' legend Bill Tarmey. The 23-year-old newcomer - who joined the cast of the ITV1 soap as Weatherfield womaniser Tommy Duckworth earlier this year - sought advice on how to play…

Bill Tarmey quit Corrie for sick son

TV Gossip

25 Mar 2011

Bill Tarmey left 'Coronation Street' to spend time with his seriously ill son. The actor quit his role as Jack Duckworth on the ITV1 soap last year and while it was initially unknown why he decided to leave, he has now revealed he wanted to dedicate…

Bill Tarmey devised Corrie tram crash

TV Gossip

10 Dec 2010

Bill Tarmey claims this week's tram crash scenes in 'Coronation Street' were his idea. The actor - who left the ITV1 soap last month after playing Jack Duckworth for 31 years - revealed he spoke to producers about filming the explosive episodes as a…

Bill Tarmey lived Corrie 'dream'

TV Gossip

6 Oct 2010

Bill Tarmey "lived the dream" during his years on 'Coronation Street'. The actor - who recently quit the role of lovable Jack Duckworth after 30 years on the show - admits landing the job was a "dream come true" that made him feel like he had won the…

Bill Tarmey feared Corrie disappointment

TV Gossip

4 Oct 2010

Bill Tarmey felt he was "letting down" his 'Coronation Street' co-stars because of his health problems. The 69-year-old actor - who recently filmed his final scenes in the ITV1 soap after 30 years playing Jack Duckworth - decided it was time to go…

Jack Duckworth's ashes scattered with Vera

TV Gossip

1 Oct 2010

'Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth will have his ashes scattered with those of his late wife Vera. The veteran character - who has been played by actor Bill Tarmey for the past 31 years - is set to bow out of the ITV1 soap next month to coincide…

Bill Tarmey lost after Corrie

TV Gossip

20 Sep 2010

Bill Tarmey has "nowhere to go" now he's finished filming 'Coronation Street'. The 69-year-old actor - who portrayed lovable womaniser Jack Duckworth in the soap for 30 years -is struggling to come to terms with all the free time he has now he has…

Jack Duckworth's surprise for Sally

TV Gossip

13 Aug 2010

'Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth makes Sally Webster's dream come true. The cancer-stricken former barman - played by Bill Tarmey - overhears the seamstress (Sally Dynevor) saying she has always wanted to go to the theatre but has never been able…

Jack Duckworth's dying to-do list

TV Gossip

11 Aug 2010

Jack Duckworth will draw up a 'Things to do before I die' list after being diagnosed with cancer. The 'Coronation Street' favourite -played by Bill Tarmey - will be joined by Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) on his quest to complete all his ambitions…

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