List of Coronation Street characters

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Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance.

Contents

Present characters

Regular characters

CharacterCurrent actorCharacter durationRef(s)
Ken Barlow William Roache 1960–present [1]
Rita Tanner Barbara Knox 1964, 1972–present [2]
Tracy Barlow Kate Ford [a] 1977–1983, 1985–1997, 1999, 2002–2007, 2010–present
Audrey Roberts Sue Nicholls 1979–1982, 1984–present [3]
Nick Tilsley Ben Price [b] 1981–1999, 2002–2004, 2009–present
Kevin Webster Michael Le Vell 1983–present
Debbie Webster Sue Devaney 1984–1985, 2019–2027 [4] [5]
Sally Webster Sally Dynevor 1986–present
Sarah Platt Tina O'Brien [c] 1987–2008, 2015–present
Steve McDonald Simon Gregson 1989–present
David Platt Jack P. Shepherd [d] 1990–present
Daniel Osbourne Rob Mallard [e] 1995–1997, 2007, 2016–present
Roy Cropper David Neilson 1995–present
Leanne Battersby Jane Danson 1997–2000, 2004–present [6]
Toyah Battersby Georgia Taylor 1997–2003, 2016–present [7]
Tyrone Dobbs Alan Halsall 1998–present [8]
Dev Alahan Jimmi Harkishin 1999–present [9]
Maria Connor Samia Longchambon 2000–present
Kirk Sutherland Andy Whyment 2000–present
Bethany Platt Lucy Fallon [f] 2000–2007, 2015–2020, 2023–present
Todd Grimshaw Gareth Pierce [g] 2001–2004, 2007, 2011, 2013–2017, 2020–present
Adam Barlow Sam Robertson [h] 2001–2007, 2016–present
Fiz Brown Jennie McAlpine 2001–present
Sean Tully Antony Cotton 2003–present
Chesney Brown Sam Aston 2003–present
Amy Barlow Elle Mulvaney [i] 2004–present
Asha Alahan Tanisha Gorey [j] 2006, 2009–present
Ryan Connor Ryan Prescott [k] 2006–2010, 2012–2013, 2018–present
Carla Connor Alison King 2006–present [10]
Dylan Wilson Liam McCheyne [l] 2008, 2011–2012, 2020–present
Gary Windass Mikey North 2008–present
Mary Taylor Patti Clare 2008–present
Liam Connor Jr. Charlie Wrenshall [m] 2009–present
Brian Packham Peter Gunn 2010–2013, 2015–present
Izzy Armstrong Cherylee Houston 2010–present
Jack Webster Kyran Bowes [n] 2010–present
Hope Stape Isabella Flanagan [o] 2010–present
Eva Price Catherine Tyldesley 2011–2018, 2025–present [11]
Ruby Dobbs Billie Naylor [p] 2012–present
Tim Metcalfe Joe Duttine 2013–present
Alya Nazir Sair Khan 2014–present
Gemma Winter Dolly-Rose Campbell 2014–present
Billy Mayhew Daniel Brocklebank 2014–2026
Shona Platt Julia Goulding 2016–present [12]
Summer Spellman Harriet Bibby [q] 2017–present [13]
Abi Webster Sally Carman 2017–present
Evelyn Plummer Maureen Lipman 2018–present
James Bailey Jason Callender [r] 2019–2022, 2025–present [14]
Ed Bailey Trevor Michael Georges2019–present
Michael Bailey Ryan Russell2019–present
Bernie Winter Jane Hazlegrove 2019–present
Nina Lucas Mollie Gallagher 2019–present
George Shuttleworth Tony Maudsley 2020–present
Ronnie Bailey Vinta Morgan2021–present
Lisa Swain Vicky Myers 2021–present
Glenda Shuttleworth Jodie Prenger 2022–present [15]
Dee Dee Bailey Channique Sterling-Brown 2022–2025
Lauren Bolton Cait Fitton 2022–present
Christina Boyd Amy Robbins 2023–present
Cassie Plummer Claire Sweeney 2023–present
Kit Green Jacob Roberts 2024–present
Betsy Swain Sydney Martin2024–present
Brody Michaelis Ryan Mulvey2025–present [16] [17]
Theo Silverton James Cartwright2025–present [14]
Carl Webster Jonathan Howard 2025–present [18]
Ollie Driscoll Raphael Akuwudike2025–present [19]
Becky Swain Amy Cudden2025–present [20]
Ben Driscoll Aaron McCusker 2025–present [21]
Maggie Driscoll Pauline McLynn 2025–present [22]

Recurring and guest characters

CharacterCurrent actorCharacter durationRef(s)
Joseph Brown William Flanagan [s] 2011–2015, 2017–present
Jake Windass Bobby Bradshaw [t] 2013–2019, 2021–present
Lily Platt Grace Ashcroft-Gardner [u] 2013–present [23]
Dr. Susan Gaddas Christine Mackie2014–present
Harry Platt Joshua Leavy [v] 2016–present
PC Jess Heywood Donnaleigh Bailey 2017–2018, 2021–2023, 2025–present [24]
Susie Price Aurora Bradshaw [w] 2018, 2025–present [25]
Bertie Osbourne Rufus Morgan-Smith [x] 2019–present
Aled Winter-Brown Joseph Woods2019–present
Bryn Winter-Brown Charlotte and James Holt,
Arthur, Lily and Lucy Taylor		2019–2020, 2022–present
Carys Winter-Brown 2019–2020, 2022–present
Llio Winter-Brown 2019–2020, 2022–present
Sam Blakeman Jude Riordan2020–present
Glory Bailey Mayia M2021–present
Orla Crawshaw Carla Mendonca 2021–present
Alfie Franklin Carter and Oakley Razak Townsend2022–present
Frankie Bolton Roman Thresh2024–present
Dorin Pop Henry Meller2024–present
DI Costello Daon Broni2024–present
Laila Bailey Raya Walton2025–present
Danielle Silverton Natalie Anderson 2025–present
Miles Silverton Lewis William Magee2025–present
Millie Silverton Kaitlyn Earley2025–present
Joanie Michaelis Savanna Pennington2025–present
Shanice Michaelis Molly Kilduff2025–present
Trisha Marlow Anita Booth2025–present
Pete Lang Andrew Hayden-Smith 2025–present [26]

Cast changes

Departing characters

CharacterActorRef.
Dee Dee Bailey Channique Sterling-Brown [27]
Billy Mayhew Daniel Brocklebank [28]
Debbie Webster Sue Devaney [29] [30]

Future characters

CharacterActorRef.
Will Driscoll Lucas Hodgson-Wale [31]

Former characters

Lists of characters by year of introduction

Notes

  1. ↑ Kate Ford joined the cast in 2002 and is the fourth actor to play Tracy.
  2. ↑ Ben Price joined the cast in 2009 and is the third actor to play Nick.
  3. ↑ Tina O'Brien joined the cast in 1999 and is the third actor to play Sarah.
  4. ↑ Jack P. Shepherd joined the cast in 2000 and is the second actor to play David.
  5. ↑ Rob Mallard joined the cast in 2016 and is the third actor to play Daniel.
  6. ↑ Lucy Fallon joined the cast in 2015. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  7. ↑ Gareth Pierce joined the cast in 2020 and is the second actor to play Todd.
  8. ↑ Sam Robertson joined the cast in 2004 and is the second actor to play Adam.
  9. ↑ Elle Mulvaney joined the cast in 2010. The character has been previously played by others as a child.
  10. ↑ Tanisha Gorey joined the cast in 2009 and is the second actor to play Asha.
  11. ↑ Ryan Prescott joined the cast in 2018 and is the third actor to play Ryan.
  12. ↑ Liam McCheyne joined the cast in 2011 and initially shared the role with his brother. He took over the role alone from 2020 onwards. The character was previously played by another child actor as a baby.
  13. ↑ Charlie Wrenshall joined the cast in 2012. The character has been previously played by others as a child.
  14. ↑ Kyran Bowes joined the cast in 2016 and is the third actor to play Jack.
  15. ↑ Isabella Flanagan joined the cast in 2017. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  16. ↑ Billie Naylor joined the cast in 2023. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  17. ↑ Harriet Bibby joined the cast in 2020 and is the second actor to play Summer.
  18. ↑ Jason Callender joined the cast in 2025 and is the second actor to play James.
  19. ↑ William Flanagan joined the cast in 2017. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  20. ↑ Bobby Bradshaw joined the cast in 2018. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  21. ↑ Grace Ashcroft-Gardner joined the cast in 2025. The character was previously played by others as a child.
  22. ↑ The character was previously played by others as a child.
  23. ↑ The character was previously played by others as a child.
  24. ↑ The character was previously played by others as a child.

References

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  2. ↑ Crutchley, Joe (1 August 2024). "ITV Coronation Street fans gasp as they only just find out real age of cobbles icon". Liverpool Echo . Reach plc . Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Quinn, Angie (16 December 2024). "Coronation Street Audrey star Sue Nicholls's life - secret career to fan who saved her". Liverpool Echo . Reach plc . Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  4. ↑ King, Danni (12 April 2025). "Coronation Street Debbie Webster star Sue Devaney's life ahead of soap exit". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Coronation Street shares long-term plans for Debbie Webster amid exit fears". Digital Spy via Yahoo News. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Furious Coronation Street star breaks silence over rumours she's been AXED from soap after 28 years". 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  7. ↑ Sansome, Jessica (5 November 2024). "Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby star stuns co-stars with 'natural' transformation". Manchester Evening News . Reach plc. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
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  12. ↑ Paton, Ryan (9 November 2024). "Coronation Street Shona Platt star's 'sad' show future admission as she's supported after family update". Liverpool Echo . Reach plc. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
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  14. 1 2 Patterson, Stephen (9 March 2025). "Major Coronation Street character returns in recast surprise – and he's not alone". Metro . Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  15. ↑ Denby, Laura (20 June 2022). "Jodie Prenger joins Coronation Street as new Rovers barmaid". Radio Times . Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 12 April 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
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  20. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 October 2025). "Coronation Street confirms major new villain as Becky's dark side is revealed". Digital Spy . Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "Coronation Street confirms new owners of the Rovers with EastEnders and Shameless stars". Radio Times . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  22. ↑ "Coronation Street first look as Eva Price returns - and she's not alone". The Mirror. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
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  24. ↑ Percival, Ash (27 March 2025). "Coronation Street actress returning for major star's 'death exit'". Metro . Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  25. ↑ Sansome, Jessica (20 October 2025). "Coronation Street fans make same observation as Rovers Return's new Driscoll family revealed". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  26. ↑ "Coronation Street casts Doctor Who star for role in dark Todd Grimshaw storyline". Radio Times . 9 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  27. ↑ "Coronation Street exit revealed for another beloved character following flurry of major departures". Radio Times . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  28. ↑ Moss, Molly (23 May 2025). "Coronation Street star confirms exit after 11 years in latest cast departure". Radio Times . Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  29. ↑ King, Danni (12 April 2025). "Coronation Street Debbie Webster star Sue Devaney's life ahead of soap exit". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  30. ↑ "Coronation Street shares long-term plans for Debbie Webster amid exit fears". Digital Spy via Yahoo News. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  31. ↑ Sansome, Jessica (20 October 2025). "Coronation Street fans make same observation as Rovers Return's new Driscoll family revealed". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 20 October 2025.
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