Corrie’s Peter Barlow actor has been seen reuniting with some of his former co-stars from the ITV soap
Coronation Street legend Chris Gascoyne has been seen reuniting with some of his former co-stars, which comes days after he unveiled his TV return.
The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow in the ITV soap, which is filmed in Salford, on and off, for 23 years, before he bowed out of the role in December 2023.
His final scenes saw his character, Peter, leave Weatherfield following his involvement in the death of serial killer Stephen Reid, leading to a break-up with his on-screen partner, Carla Connor.
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Chris confirmed his departure in July 2023 to pursue other projects and spend more time with his family, though the soap has suggested the door is open for his potential return.
And while he’s since been seen on the small screen in the likes of All Creatures Great and Small for its sixth series last year, Chris has taken to social media to tease that he is preparing to return to TV in another new role.
Following the news, Chris has been seen reuniting with his former co-stars, Simon Gregson and Angela Lonsdale, with the latter sharing a string of photos from their time together on Instagram.
Corrie fans will recall that Angela found fame as cobbles policewoman, and Curly Watts’ second wife, Emma Taylor, who met Curly when she arrived to investigate crimes in the area, from 2000 to 2003.
They married on Christmas Eve 2000, and Emma gave birth to their son Ben on Boxing Day 2001. In 2003, the couple put number 7 Coronation Street on the market and moved to Newcastle. But when Curly made a comeback for the 2010 spin-off DVD movie A Knight’s Tale, he revealed that his marriage to Emma had since ended.
Meanwhile, Simon is famed for playing Steve McDonald in Corrie, with his first appearance in Weatherfield siring on December 6, 1989, when he was just 15-years-old.
Sharing pictures of the trio’s outing, which included a dog walk and a visit to a country pub, Angela wrote on Instagram: “Just three old bezzies in pursuit of Big Foot [crying laughing emojis] and belly laughs @fat_dracula @chrisgascoyneofficial! The latter we achieved in abundance… as for Big Foot to be continued!! Special guest appearance by Oscar.”
Corrie’s Tracy Barlow actress, Kate Ford, was among those responding to the post, writing: “Awww love this,” while another former Weatherfield favourite, Ryan Thomas, replied: “Beautiful scenes [heart emojis].”
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