Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown appears to be being rivalled as the soap's 'Weatherfield Barbie' after the cast headed out for their recent summer bash.
26.06.2023 - 07:45 / ok.co.uk
She shot to fame playing Brookside’s Lindsey Corkhill in the 90s, then became a TV presenter, a pop star, a radio DJ, an M&S model and even a West End star. But Claire Sweeney’s new role in Coronation Street as Tyrone Dobbs’ long lost mum Cassandra is Claire’s favourite role to date. Claire’s character Cassandra doesn’t make her debut until Wednesday (28 June), but Claire already thinks she’s done the best work of her career.
On her second day she filmed a 14-page two-hander scene with Dame Maureen Lipman, who plays her cantankerous mother Evelyn.The memory will stay with Claire for a lifetime and she rates it above starring with late legend Patrick Swayze in West End musical Guys And Dolls. “It was lovely being on stage with Patrick Swayze,” says Claire. “I’ve loved all of that but that scene with Dame Maureen Lipman is my career highlight.
She’s one of England’s best actresses, to watch her was a masterclass. For me it doesn’t get any better.The quality of the scripts is fantastic. You’re doing top-class drama with great actors.” Coronation Street’s Evelyn might have a sharp tongue but actress Dame Maureen has showered Claire with warmth and kindness since she started filming in May.
“The night before we did our first scenes together, Maureen and David Neilson, who plays Roy Cropper, took me for dinner,” reveals Claire. “It was nice because we both had quite a few mutual friends in theatre and she was so kind, as was David. “It was a lovely thing to do and I’m eternally grateful for that because I wasn’t seeing them for the first time on set.
Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown appears to be being rivalled as the soap's 'Weatherfield Barbie' after the cast headed out for their recent summer bash.
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassandra "Cassie" Plummer in the ITV soap, has revealed when her character will be returning to the small screen alongside estranged mother Evelyn Plummer as fans had been wondering if they would come back.
“Fear.”The now 47-year-old reflected on the roller coaster scene she shot for the film at age 19 that involved her having an orgasm. “I didn’t have control over it,” Witherspoon claimed in an interview published Wednesday by Harper’s Bazaar, adding that she had requested a stunt double.“It wasn’t explicit in the script that that’s what was going to happen, so that was something that I think the director thought of on his own and then asked me on set if I would do it, and I said no,” she said about the James Foley-directed film.
met for the first time during the monarch’s reign on Monday, and all eyes were on them.The politician, 80, encountered the 74-year-old sovereign at Windsor Castle, where many people believed that Biden breached protocol.Body language expert Judi James gave some insight into the pair’s gathering on the sweltering July day.When Biden’s car pulled up to the royal residence, Charles came out to welcome him with a handshake.When they both walked together up a few steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. James explained to the US Sun that protocol dictates that one must never touch a member of the royal family unless they extend their hand first.“Biden’s forthcoming touch rituals might not have been offensive but they would have been unusual,” she said. “[He] treated the king as he might a cherished friend that he had not seen for a while.”The handshake the two shared involved “close torso proximity,” and, according to James, “this was performed inside what is known as the intimate zone of friendship.”Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.She went on: “The walking in front protocol is said to be based on hierarchy, meaning no one in the United Kingdom would walk in front of a king or queen.
Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien looked sensational as she headed out to party with her soap pals. The actress, who plays Sarah Barlow, escaped her character's current baby drama to let her hair down at the ITV soap's summer party.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Coronation Street star Sally Carman proudly displayed the huge tattoo on her arm as she joined co-stars for the soap’s summer party. The 42 year old actress, who plays Abi Franklin in the popular ITV show, flaunted the impressive design of flowers, birds and leaves on her forearm at the event at the Ivy Restaurant in Manchester this week. Sally, who is also known for playing Kelly Maguire in Channel 4 comedy Shameless, has given fans glimpses of the sleeve tattoo on social media before but it is rare for her to show it off publicly.
Coronation Street's newest star Claire Sweeney couldn't have looked more different to how she looked during her on-screen debut earlier this week as she stepped out for a charity bash.
Coronation Street fans were left stunned by the return of a much-loved character who some claim to have 'forgotten'. Kevin Webster was seen returning to Weatherfield during Wednesday night's episode of the ITV soap (June 28) after being missing from the street for a number of weeks.
Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has sent a three-word message to her new co-star after fans claim to have spotted her character's 'clone' on the cobbles. The actress plays Abi Webster in the ITV soap and was among those welcoming Claire Sweeney to the cast.
Coronation Street fans have demanded that Dame Maureen Lipman's wages are raised after her latest stellar performance in the ITV soap as Evelyn Plummer. The usually no-nonsense character was seen breaking into tears during the latest trip to Weatherfield as she was confronted by her daughter, Cassandra.
Coronation Street fans are being introduced to Cassandra Plummer for the first time and white fans don't know the character yet, they'll certainly know the famous face playing her.
Former Coronation Street actor Jamie Kenna has launched a new career worlds away from the ITV soap.
Former Coronation Street star Jamie Kenna has been supported by his ex-castmates and his fans after revealing his latest career move. The actor appeared in the ITV soap back in 2021 as Phill Whittaker.
told Germany’s ZEIT magazine earlier month. “The second that happens, they’re ready to move forward.”But film industry sources told The Post they’re not so sure Spacey will be welcomed back with open arms even if he is found not guilty.“I can’t imagine anyone hiring him,” a Hollywood film executive told The Post. “What he’s accused of is so dicey.
Stacey Solomon has candidly addressed her fans' very personal prediction after she and Joe Swash jetted back from a 36-hour trip on their own. The couple spent their weekend attending their friend's wedding in Austria, leaving their five children at home.
Claire Sweeney is set to reclaim her crown as a soap queen tonight (Wednesday) with her first scenes in Coronation Street - and her character is already ruffling feathers on the cobbles. Actress Claire found fame as Brookside's Lindsey Corkhill, but is about to resume life in soap land more than 20 years on as an explosive new character in the ITV soap.
Claire Sweeney is having the time of her life - just as the perimenopause strikes.The actress, 52, is thrilled to have landed the role of Cassandra Plummer on Coronation Street and is happy at home with her son Jaxon, eight. Starting the perimenopause - the time just before the menopause - means that Claire has mild symptoms including anxiety. However, her doctor is helping her keep things under control - and she’s yet to have a hot flush.
Landing a role on Coronation Street was a dream come true for Claire Sweeney - but she’s still looking for love.The actress - who appears on screen as Tyrone Dobbs’ addict mum Cassandra Plummer on Wednesday June 28th - has tried dating apps including A-list matching system Raya. Currently Claire’s single – she split from Jaxon’s dad in 2015 – but she’s feeling fulfilled by her family, friends and career. “I’m open to dating but at the moment I’m so busy with Jaxon and Corrie and everything else,” smiles Claire.
Claire Sweeney was over the moon to win a dream part on her favourite TV soap Coronation Street on her birthday - and then she got a gift of a scene with Dame Maureen Lipman. Claire is playing Cassandra Plummer, the long-lost mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and the estranged daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Dame Maureen Lipman) and has been a fan of the soap her whole life. She makes her debut on Wednesday 28th June.
Coronation Street is set for dramatic scenes next week as Claire Sweeney makes her first appearance as Tyrone Dobbs' long-lost mum and Evelyn Plummer's estranged daughter Cassandra. In upcoming scenes, as Evelyn grumbles to Tyrone about Roy Cropper spending time with Yasmeen Metcalfe, Cassie watches unbeknown to them. Following Tyrone’s advice, Evelyn invites Yasmeen and Roy to join her later at the bistro.