Former Coronation Street actor Charles Lawson and ex-Hollyoaks cast member Peter Mitchell are to appear in an episode of Doctors together, Digital Spy can reveal. The soap stars, best known for their roles as Jim McDonald and Pete Hamill respectively, have already filmed their guest appearances on the BBC One daytime drama. Lawson has taken on the part of Gary, a warehouse worker who is unable to deal with his recent diagnosis of petit mal epilepsy and attempts to hide his condition from his employer. Mitchell, meanwhile, plays Gary's (more)...
- 10/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Charlie Lawson prefers farming to acting. The 51-year-old star - best known for playing 'Coronation Street' rogue Jim McDonald on and off since 1989 - claims his profession has grown increasingly "boring" and is now more content to work with partner Debbie Stanley in their farm shop in Cheshire. He said: "I wouldn't say farming's taken over our lives, but it's become important to Debbie and we enjoy working together immensely. "It gives me an opportunity to say no to things that I don't want to do. Because there's nothing worse after 35 years of doing things you don't want to bloody...
- 4/26/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Charles Lawson has revealed that he is flattered by the public reaction to his character's recent armed robbery storyline. Earlier this month, fans saw Jim McDonald make a bungled attempt to hold up a bank in order to secure the cash he needed to buy the Rovers Return. Jim's latest guest stint has now drawn to a close because he is now back behind bars as he awaits trial for his crime. Since the episodes aired, a Facebook group titled "Free Jim McDonald. He's Innocent, So He Is" has attracted over 40,000 followers. Speaking to The Sun, Lawson confirmed that his partner Debbie Stanley recently alerted him to the campaign. He explained: "I knew nothing about Facebook. Debbie stumbled across it. It's very flattering and fun. I've been in this business 35 years. I'm long in the tooth and wise enough to know that (more)...
- 4/26/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Short skirts, high heels, low-cut tops... it could only be one woman. Tonight, Coronation Street will bid farewell to Liz McDonald. Beverley Callard broke the news to fans of the ITV1 soap last October. She may have been missing from the Street as the show celebrated its 50th anniversary in December, but Callard has had no shortage of drama over her two decades in the iconic role. From her volatile marriage to Jim McDonald and looking out for sons Steve (more)...
- 4/14/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Charles Lawson has discussed his character's shock armed robbery plotline, admitting that Jim McDonald is a "desperate man" when he tries to steal a fortune. Tonight's double bill of the Weatherfield soap sees Jim resort to drastic measures as he holds up a bank in a bid to raise the cash he needs to buy the Rovers Return. However, as the drama unfolds, things start to go wrong when the bank cashier secretly presses a panic button, alerting the police to Jim's crime. Explaining his alter ego's behaviour, Lawson told Hot TV magazine: "I don't think for a moment he thought, 'Right, one way I could get the pub is to rob the bank'. He is just a desperate man and he can't face telling Liz that he hasn't got the cash to buy the pub for her. "He isn't thinking about the consequences (more)...
- 4/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Charles Lawson has confirmed that he would be willing to return to Coronation Street for more guest appearances beyond his latest stint on the soap. The actor recently filmed another short comeback as Jim McDonald, who will be seen back on screen this week as he tries to help ex-wife Liz in her hour of need. Jim's reappearance ties in with Liz's departure storyline as Beverley Callard has decided to bow out from the role to pursue new projects. In an interview on Lorraine this morning, Lawson was asked whether it could be possible for Jim to appear on Corrie even after Liz has departed. He replied: "Yeah, (more)...
- 3/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Beverley Callard has admitted that she was "excited" to work with Charlie Lawson again before leaving Coronation Street. The actress, who will film her final scenes as Liz McDonald this week, told The Mirror that filming with Lawson (Jim McDonald) and Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald) reminded her of "the old days" on the ITV1 soap. Teasing plot developments following Liz's return to the Street last night, Callard revealed: "I can't give too much away, but Jim basically turns up when Liz needs him most - he's (more)...
- 3/15/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Jim McDonald is to hold up a building society in a shock new Coronation Street storyline, reports have claimed. The ex-convict - played by Charles Lawson - returns to the cobbles for another guest stint next month, determined to win back ex-wife Liz (Beverley Callard) once and for all. Show sources have already revealed that Jim plans to buy The Rovers from son Steve (Simon Gregson) - convinced that the pub is the key to Liz's heart. However, according to The Sun today, Jim struggles to raise the cash and subsequently resorts to desperate measures by going ahead with an armed raid. He is expected to march into the Weatherfield Building Society and tell one of the workers: "I've got a gun. (more)...
- 2/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jim McDonald will offer to buy the Rovers Return when he makes his Coronation Street comeback, reports have claimed. Earlier this month, it emerged that Jim - played by Charles Lawson - will return to the cobbles in March with a surprising suggestion up his sleeve. According to The Sun, Jim's unexpected idea is that he should purchase the pub - hoping to then hand it over to ex-wife Liz (Beverley Callard) in an attempt to win her back. Liz already manages the business for son Steve and daughter-in-law Becky. It is thought that Jim makes his offer as Steve and Becky are experiencing money troubles, meaning that his proposal could prove tempting. (more)...
- 2/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jim McDonald will return to Coronation Street in March for a new storyline involving ex-wife Liz, it has been revealed. The Weatherfield favourite was last seen on screen before Christmas, when a plot twist saw him savagely beaten - an attack that appeared to have been arranged by Liz's new boyfriend Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies). Inside Soap reports that Jim - played by Charles Lawson - will reappear on screen on March 24 and make a "shocking suggestion" to Liz (Beverley Callard). Meanwhile, Liz is expected to return home from Spain a week earlier, turning up at The Rovers (more)...
- 2/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Charles Lawson has admitted that he can get "fed up" of acting. Lawson will reprise his role as Jim McDonald ahead of the ITV soap's 50th anniversary in December. "I've been a professional actor for 31 years but I get really fed up of it," he told the Daily Record. "It's not the same job it used to be. Nobody (more)...
- 10/12/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Beverley Callard and Charles Lawson have teased what Coronation Street viewers can expect to see between Liz and Jim McDonald. In August, Lawson confirmed that he would reprise his role in the ITV soap later this year and feature in the 50th anniversary episodes. Speaking to Digital Spy, he said: "[The romance has] been going on since 1989, so you'll have to keep watching." Callard added: "It's never boring, that's for sure!" When asked about Liz's relationship with Owen Armstrong, played by Ian Puleston-Davies, Callard (more)...
- 10/1/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Jim McDonald will be left badly bruised and beaten by builder Owen Armstrong. The Sun reports that Jim, played by returning actor Charles Lawson, will fight for Liz's affections once again in a storyline this autumn. However, Owen (Ian Puleston-Davies) will find himself on the receiving end of Jim's acid tongue after Liz (Bev Callard) can't help but show feelings towards him. "Jim and Liz might be divorced but (more)...
- 9/18/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street star Charles Lawson has praised the quality of the soap's 50th anniversary stage production. The actor, best known for his role as Jim McDonald on the Weatherfield drama, is appearing as the narrator in Corrie!, a special play which packs five decades of storylines into one show. Speaking on GMTV about the project, Lawson commented: "It does work extremely well - the actors are incredible. I just stand there and read because I'm the narrator - it's easy for me! But the guys and girls are extraordinary. "If you're a Corrie fan, get your rear ends down because (more)...
- 8/16/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jim McDonald is returning to 'Coronation Street'. Actor Charles Lawson - who played the ex-husband of Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald from 1989 to 2000 and has made several guest appearances since then - has confirmed he will film scenes for the soap later this year but fears his alter-ego will be killed off. He said: ''I'm going back for a few episodes. I haven't seen the scripts yet. But I suspect I could get the chop. The Northern Irish actor admitted he thinks the former army sergeant could be one of the victims of the tram crash which is set to hit the ..
- 8/6/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Former Coronation Street star Charles Lawson has announced that he will be returning to the soap later this year. The actor confirmed that his alter ego Jim McDonald will be back on screens within the next few months and be part of the show's 50th anniversary episodes. Lawson told Pa that he is currently unaware of Jim's comeback storyline, but suspects there is a possibility that the character could be killed off. Asked whether he could reveal any plot details, he replied: "I'm going back into the Street for a few episodes... I haven't seen the scripts and even if I could, you know I couldn't. But I have no idea. I suspect either I'm (more)...
- 8/6/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Charles Lawson will narrate the upcoming 'Coronation Street' play. The actor - who played Jim McDonald in the programme from 1989, and still makes reappearances from time to time - is to talk the audience through the new 'Corrie!' stage show, when it opens in August as part of the soap's 50th anniversary celebrations. The Scottish actor said: ''I am delighted to be narrating the piece and I am looking forward to this 50th celebration of the 'established church'.'' The play has been described by show creator Tony Warren as ''an insider's affectionate romp through 50 dramatic years'', and it will include many ..
- 7/28/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
ITV has today confirmed full details of the forthcoming Coronation Street anniversary play penned by the show's long-term scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey. The stage production, now titled Corrie!, is to celebrate 50 years of the Weatherfield soap, condensing the programme's history of births, deaths, marriages and other dramatic events into one action-packed two-hour show. Former cast member Charles Lawson, who starred as Jim McDonald on the serial, has signed up to narrate the comedy play. Speaking of the project, Lawson commented: "I am delighted to be narrating the piece and I am looking forward to this 50th celebration of the 'established church'." Meanwhile, the (more)...
- 7/28/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Beverley Callard has revealed that she wants two of her old Coronation Street love interests to be present at her wedding. The actress, who plays Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald, announced earlier this month that she is to marry long-term partner Jon McEwan in the autumn. Callard has recently been busy drawing up the guest list for the event and is keen for screen ex-husbands Charlie Lawson (Jim McDonald) and Ian Reddington (Vernon Tomlin) to attend the big day. Speaking to Ok magazine, the 53-year-old explained: "Charlie Lawson will be there of course, (more)...
- 6/16/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Beverley Callard is inviting all her 'Coronation Street' love interests to her wedding. The actress - who plays unlucky-in-love barmaid Liz McDonald in the ITV1 soap - plans to celebrate her upcoming nuptials to fiance Jon McEwan at a star-studded ceremony with her former screen lovers. She told Ok! magazine: ''Charlie Lawson (Jim McDonald) will be there of course, and Ian Reddington, my other husband who played Vernon. All Liz's men are coming! ''It's going to be a massive do, there will be nothing subtle about it. We want to shout our happiness from the rooftops.'' The 53-year-old actress plans to have 18 bridesmaids during ..
- 6/16/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Bev Callard has shared some of her most outrageous Corrie memories, including the night that she tried to seduce her on-screen husband, wearing a thong and white socks. The actress, who has starred as Liz McDonald for more than two decades, made the revelation in her new book Unbroken, extracts of which are being published in the News Of The World. Callard said that Charlie Lawson, who plays hubby Jim McDonald, politely declined her advances and put her to bed. The incident was one of many drunken episodes to take place after nights at the Commercial Bar - which lies behind Granada Studios. "He knew I'd regret it in the morning if anything happened, so he took me back to my room again, put me on the bed then laid next to me all night with his arms folded and still wearing his jeans, leather jacket and Timberland boots! How...
- 4/18/2010
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street regulars Charlie Lawson and Nicholas Cochrane are to return to Weatherfield for a "big old McDonald wedding", Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. The duo, who play father and son Jim and Andy McDonald (below), return to filming at Manchester's Granada Studios later this month for their son and twin brother Steve's (Simon Gregson) second wedding to loudmouth barmaid Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly). Speaking to Digital Spy, the soap's producer Kim Crowther said: "Lloyd [Mullaney] plays quite a major part in Steve's next wedding when Jim McDonald makes a reappearance. The thing that Jim gets embroiled in isn't what you'd expect, though." She continued: "Lloyd manages to cause a rumpus at the nuptials without it all panning out as you'd think - considering Lloyd's going out (more)...
- 6/1/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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