Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne teases new TV show on BBC

Chris Gascoyne, aged 58, who played Peter Barlow on Coronation Street, will star in the BBC’s upcoming daytime drama The Northumbria Mysteries, set in the North East.

The series, led by Robson Green, follows Joe Ruby, an ex-convict and gambler who teams up with Oxford-educated DI Rose O’Connell to solve crimes in the region.

Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne teases new TV show on BBC

Filming has been taking place across the North East, including in the village of Earsdon, just outside Whitley Bay.

Mr Gascoyne shared behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot on Instagram, writing: “I’m back – lots to catch up on…”

One of the photos, showing the actor holding a pint, appeared to be taken at The Red Lion pub in Earsdon.

Landlords at the Red Lion said: “What an incredible day here at The Red Lion.

“We were delighted to welcome the cast and crew of a brand-new BBC drama, who spent the day filming at the pub.

“It was fantastic to see our newly refurbished restaurant transformed into a TV set, with parts of our beautiful beer garden also featured.”

On the series, Mr Green said: “Set against this amazing backdrop, you have this really unusual, likeable and oddball pairing, who slowly realise they have a connection.

Robson Green will star in the new BBC series The Northumbria Mysteries (Image: BBC/Rivers Meet Productions/Signpost Entertainment/Zoila Brozas)

“They’re trying to work out what that connection is and then later on through the series, what to do with that connection.”

The Northumbria Mysteries will also feature Liz White, known for her roles in Life on Mars and Call the Midwife, as DI Rose O’Connell.

Simon Callow, best known for Four Weddings and a Funeral, is also set to appear.

Mr Gascoyne played Peter Barlow on Coronation Street from 2016 to 2023, having first left the soap in 2003 and returned briefly in 2007.

He is the seventh actor to portray Ken Barlow’s eldest son.

Coronation Street star’s new career after exit

Chris Gascoyne may be enjoying more acting roles since leaving Corrie, but another star is trying out a new creative venture since their exit.

Luca Toolan, known for his role as school bully Mason Radcliffe, was killed off in a January storyline last year.

Now, the actor is making strides in his post-Corrie career with the launch of his own production company.

Speaking in a recent TikTok interview with Phil Roberts on Cheshire’s Mix 56, the 22-year-old said: “Life after Corrie, I’m not actually dead.

“Life continues, I’m making my own stuff now, I’ve got my own production company so that’s my passion is making projects.”

He continued: “It’s a dream come true, that’s the stuff that really excites me, having that creative licence and writing, directing, making, hearing stuff.

“Honestly, that’s the most fun stuff.”

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