Jane Danson was nearly hit with a rubber remote control while filming her upcoming abuse storyline for 'Coronation Street'. The 36-year-old actress - who has played Leanne Battersby on the ITV soap for 18 years - described the first dramatic moments of the dark storyline that will see her 12-year-old stepson, Simon, become the perpetrator of domestic abuse. Leanne is seen cowering after Simon screams and throws something at her, though Jane revealed: ''It was a rubber remote ... but it didn't actually hit me to be fair.'' Leanne became the sole guardian of Simon - played by Alex Bain - when her...
- 6/1/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby is to be abused by her step-son Simon. Bosses of the ITV soap have decided to tackle the issue of parent-child domestic abuse by introducing a dark new storyline in which Leanne, who is played by actress Jane Danson, will be abused by her ex-husband Peter Barlow's son Simon (Alex Bain). Speaking about his plans for the Manchester-based drama, producer Stuart Blackburn announced on ITV's 'This Morning': ''This summer is going to see 'Coronation Street' at its classic best. It's going to be a mixture of romance, of comedy and of drama, and out of that drama...
- 3/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby is to be abused by her step-son Simon. Bosses of the ITV soap have decided to tackle the issue of parent-child domestic abuse by introducing a dark new storyline in which Leanne, who is played by actress Jane Danson, will be abused by her ex-husband Peter Barlow's son Simon (Alex Bain). Speaking about his plans for the Manchester-based drama, producer Stuart Blackburn announced on ITV's 'This Morning': ''This summer is going to see 'Coronation Street' at its classic best. It's going to be a mixture of romance, of comedy and of drama, and out of that drama...
- 3/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre impresses Peter Barlow after she saves his son from bullies. The recovering alcoholic - played by Chris Gascoyne - is horrified after he discovers Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and her school pals have been tormenting Simon (Alex Bain) and posting footage of the vicious behaviour online. However, after the beautiful barmaid (Michelle Keegan) races to the rescue and steps in to defend the youngster, Peter is amazed by her heroic actions and the pair strike up a flirtatious fling, which leads to a saucy sex session. Returning pub landlady Liz McDonald (Bev Callard) realises the pair are starting...
- 9/25/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Digital Spy presents the full list of winners at the Inside Soap Awards 2012. Best Actor
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street''s seven-year-old Simon Barlow has turned to booze. Simon - played by child actor Alex Bain - is rushed to hospital in an upcoming episode of the ITV1 soap after the stress of his dad's custody battle with estranged wife Leanne (Jane Danson) over him leads the youngster to drown his sorrows with a bottle of wine. Chris Gascoyne, who plays Simon's alcoholic father Peter Barlow, told Inside Soap magazine: ''It's very serious - a life-and-death situation. Simon's unconscious, so no one knows just how much he's drunk. Peter's thrown into total panic. ''Peter is angry about Simon going off the rails,...
- 6/8/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne has praised Alex Bain's performances as Simon during his emotional scenes on the soap. The 44-year-old, whose character Peter Barlow is Simon's father, said that the young actor "coped really well" with such a "heartbreaking" storyline. Simon has been at the centre of an angry custody battle between his dad and stepmother Leanne, who Peter left for Carla last year. Gascoyne told MSN: "It's hard for him to [cry]. He has coped with it really well and we try to make it a bit of fun. "The (more)...
- 6/7/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Jane Danson has admitted that she can understand why her character Leanne Barlow is so keen to secure custody of stepson Simon. Leanne has recently vowed to fight for Simon (Alex Bain) as she believes her estranged husband Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is an unfit father now that he is back on the booze. To make matters worse, Peter is also facing serious trouble with the law after telling police that he killed Frank Foster. He made the claim to protect girlfriend Carla (Alison King), who was under suspicion of committing the crime. Danson, asked whether she thinks Leanne is right to demand custody of Simon, told TV Times: "I do. When she finds out that Peter's drinking and he admits to killing Frank, she thinks she's the best person to look after Simon. And she's desperate to be a mum - it's the one thing (more)...
- 3/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Carla Connor and Peter Barlow have a massive argument in tonight's episode (March 1) as the pressure of their current situation takes its toll. Carla (Alison King) has a positive start to the day as she begins to make some progress with Simon (Alex Bain), who reveals his favourite meal to her when she suggests making a family dinner from scratch that evening. Later, though, things go wrong when Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has to ask Leanne (Jane Danson) to look after Simon, as he's busy dealing with a council licensing officer who has arrived at the bookies unexpectedly. (more)...
- 3/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Peter Barlow faces more trouble as Simon rejects him in Thursday night's (March 1) episode of the soap. When Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is visited by a council licensing officer who wants to investigate the bookies, he's forced to ask Leanne (Jane Danson) to take Simon to school and pick him up again at the end of the day. That evening, Leanne gives Simon (Alex Bain) his tea at The Rovers - unaware that Carla (Alison King) is planning a special family meal back at (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Carla Connor and Leanne Barlow are at the centre of dramatic scenes as their bitter rivalry turns violent in tonight's (February 27) double bill of the soap. Leanne (Jane Danson) is still intending to collect her things from Peter's flat and make a speedy return to London, but her plans are disrupted when she sees Simon and he insists on spending time with her. As they catch up, Simon (Alex Bain) wastes little time before telling Leanne how much he dislikes Carla (Alison King) - before falsely claiming that (more)...
- 2/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow is to "knock seven bells" out of Carla Connor. While Leanne - played by actress Jane Danson - originally fled Weatherfield when it came out that her husband Peter (Chris Gascoyne) had been having a steamy affair with Carla (Alison King) for months, she returns to the cobbles to collect her belongings and settle a few scores. However, the feisty bookmaker hits the roof when her stepson Simon (Alex Bain) falsely claims Carla has been hitting him. Jane explained: "Leanne finds Carla at the factory and basically knocks seven bells out of her. The old Leanne comes out...
- 2/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow is to "knock seven bells" out of Carla Connor. While Leanne - played by actress Jane Danson - originally fled Weatherfield when it came out that her husband Peter (Chris Gascoyne) had been having a steamy affair with Carla (Alison King) for months, she returns to the cobbles to collect her belongings and settle a few scores. However, the feisty bookmaker hits the roof when her stepson Simon (Alex Bain) falsely claims Carla has been hitting him. Jane explained: "Leanne finds Carla at the factory and basically knocks seven bells out of her. The old Leanne comes out...
- 2/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street actress Jane Danson will reportedly leave the soap in 2012. The actress, who plays Leanne Barlow, will depart the cobbles temporarily after asking show bosses for a few months off, according to the Daily Star. Leanne will apparently leave Weatherfield after finding out that husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) has been having an affair with Carla Connor (Alison King) behind her back, as her stepson Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) tearfully begs her to stay. After Peter confesses that he loves Carla and sees his future with her, Leanne packs her (more)...
- 12/30/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy presents the full winners' list from the Inside Soap Awards 2011. Best Actor
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) Coronation Street
Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) EastEnders
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy) Emmerdale - Winner!
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady) Hollyoaks Best Actress
Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) Coronation Street
Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon) EastEnders - Winner!
Pauline Quirke (Hazel Rhodes) Emmerdale
Claire Cooper (Jacqui Ashworth) Hollyoaks Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow) Coronation Street
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher) EastEnders - Winner!
Joe-Warren Plant (Jacob Gallagher) Emmerdale
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham) Hollyoaks Best Newcomer
Paula Lane (Kylie Platt) Coronation Street
Steve (more)...
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) Coronation Street
Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) EastEnders
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy) Emmerdale - Winner!
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady) Hollyoaks Best Actress
Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) Coronation Street
Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon) EastEnders - Winner!
Pauline Quirke (Hazel Rhodes) Emmerdale
Claire Cooper (Jacqui Ashworth) Hollyoaks Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow) Coronation Street
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher) EastEnders - Winner!
Joe-Warren Plant (Jacob Gallagher) Emmerdale
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham) Hollyoaks Best Newcomer
Paula Lane (Kylie Platt) Coronation Street
Steve (more)...
- 9/26/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Jane Danson has revealed that there are turbulent times ahead for her Coronation Street character Leanne Battersby. Speaking on This Morning, the actress warned that Leanne's happiness with partner Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and his young son Simon (Alex Bain) will come under threat over the next few months. Danson commented: "I think as I've grown up on the show, Leanne has as well. At the moment we're seeing her in an almost ideal family situation, she's become a mum of sorts and she's very close to Simon. "But I'll (more)...
- 5/4/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Peter Barlow will be left devastated when his young son Simon runs away. Chris Gasgoyne - who portrays the battling alcoholic in 'Coronation Street' - has revealed how his alter-ego ''panics'' when he's told the youngster has gone missing. He said: ''Peter's devastated. It's every parent's worst nightmare. He fears he'll never see Simon again...'' The drama begins when Simon (Alex Bain) is taken on a trip to Blackpool by his grandparents George (Anthony Valentine) and Eve (Sabina Franklyn) - who are desperate to take the youngster away for a few days to escape the drama surrounding his father's drink problem. But when Simon hears ..
- 3/3/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Simon Barlow is set to go missing on 'Coronation Street'. The six-year-old - played by Alex Bain - disappears while on holiday in Blackpool with his grandparents George and Eve as they are taking an evening stroll on the promenade. A source told The Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Viewers will see George and Eve anxiously waiting near the pier for the police to arrive with rowdy stag and hen night revellers milling about. ''The town's bustling nightlife and busy roads will paint a forlorn, hopeless picture of just how big and dangerous a place Blackpool can be at that time of night for a lost ..
- 1/12/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's forthcoming child disappearance plot "bears absolutely no resemblance" to the Madeleine McCann tragedy three years ago, a show source has confirmed to Digital Spy. Earlier today, it emerged that Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) 6-year-old son Simon, played by Alex Bain, will go missing in Blackpool later this year, sparking fears that he has been snatched. The incident will occur when Simon's grandfather George (Anthony Valentine) takes him on holiday to the seaside resort after becoming convinced that his alcoholic father Peter is an unfit parent. However, while taking a stroll on Blackpool promenade, George and his wife Eve (Sabina Franklyn) take their eyes off Simon for a short amount of time and soon discover that he has vanished. Police are then called to investigate the matter. A tabloid newspaper today compared (more)...
- 1/12/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's forthcoming child disappearance plot "bears absolutely no resemblance" to the Madeleine McCann tragedy three years ago, a show source has confirmed to Digital Spy. Earlier today, it emerged that Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) 6-year-old son Simon, played by Alex Bain, will go missing in Blackpool later this year, sparking fears that he has been snatched. The incident will occur when Simon's grandfather George (Anthony Valentine) takes him on holiday to the seaside resort after becoming convinced that his alcoholic father Peter is an unfit parent. However, while taking a stroll on Blackpool promenade, George and his wife Eve (Sabina Franklyn) take their eyes off Simon for a short amount of time and soon discover that he has vanished. Police are then called to investigate the matter. A tabloid newspaper today compared (more)...
- 1/12/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has joked that his screen son Alex Bain acts like an "old man" on the soap's set. The actor, who plays Peter Barlow on the ITV1 show, revealed that the 8-year-old regularly supports Weatherfield newcomer Anthony Valentine (George Richards) and Street veteran Bill Roache (Ken) during filming. "After each scene, he gives Anthony Valentine and Bill Roache a kiss and a cuddle and tells them well done," Gascoyne is quoted by Bang Showbiz as saying. "Alex really is like a little old man himself sometimes!" The (more)...
- 10/28/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby - played by Jane Danson - returned to the cobbles at the end of last week and as she attempts to settle back into Weatherfield life, bookie Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) has her firmly in his sights. In the hope of rekindling their romance, Peter invited Leanne for a meal in the flat above the bookies. There, he admitted that he had seen a couple of women while she was in Leeds but neglected to reveal their names. Peter and Leanne ultimately fell into a passionate embrace but little Simon's (Alex Bain) subsequent mention of Michelle (Kym Marsh) set Leanne's mind into overdrive. Danson says: "Peter says [that the women he slept with while she was away] were no-one Leanne knows, so when Simon lets slip about Michelle, Leanne sees it as another betrayal. In her mind, he's not been completely honest so how (more)...
- 9/16/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Following the death of Simon's (Alex Bain) rabbit Leanne, Peter (Chris Gascoyne) decides to take his son on a trip to Leeds in the hope of cheering him up. Simon's puzzled as they walk into an Italian restaurant and when he asks his dad why they're there, Peter points out Leanne (Jane Danson) walking towards their table. How will (more)...
- 9/7/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
ITV and Ofcom have reportedly received a number of complaints over remarks about Christianity made by Ken Barlow during Coronation Street's Easter Sunday episode. The Sunday evening edition of the soap, which attracted an audience of 5.4m, contained scenes in which Ken - portrayed by William Roache - played down the role of the church and Christianity in front of his family, including his grandson Simon (Alex Bain). In the script, written by Mark Wadlow, Ken was seen telling his son Peter (Chris Gascoyne) that his attendance at church was "pure tokenism", which prompted Blanche (Maggie Jones) to interject, claiming that Simon needed some "spiritual sustenance" following the his recent ordeals. Ken, however, responded that Simon should seek such strength "in his fellow man rather than recourse to a supernatural being", to which Blanche accused (more)...
- 4/14/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
ITV and Ofcom have reportedly received a number of complaints over remarks about Christianity made by Ken Barlow during Coronation Street's Easter Sunday episode. The Sunday evening edition of the soap, which attracted an audience of 5.4m, contained scenes in which Ken - portrayed by William Roache - played down the role of the church and Christianity in front of his family, including his grandson Simon (Alex Bain). In the script, written by Mark Wadlow, Ken was seen telling his son Peter (Chris Gascoyne) that his attendance at church was "pure tokenism", which prompted Blanche (Maggie Jones) to interject, claiming that Simon needed some "spiritual sustenance" following the his recent ordeals. Ken, however, responded that Simon should seek such strength "in his fellow man rather than recourse to a supernatural being", to which Blanche accused (more)...
- 4/14/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne has likened his Weatherfield character to a youngster. The 40-year-old's character Peter Barlow returned to the Street at the end of October and brought with him his five-year-old son, Simon (Alex Bain). Peter gained custody of Simon following his mother Lucy's death, despite having not seen him since he was born. Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Gascoyne suggested that Peter's rocky relationship with his father Ken (William Roache) over the years has had a big impact on the way he is. "[Ken]'s the root of everything he does," he said. "There's a little bit of (more)...
- 12/16/2008
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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