Does Sean Wilson still make cheese?

Despite several acting jobs after leaving Corrie, Sean recently revealed that his main focus is now on cheese-making, but he hasn't turned his back on acting forever. He made his return on the soap in March 2018 for a handful of episodes as part of the David Platt male rape story line.

What is actor Sean Wilson doing now?

Sean Wilson makes cheese now

In real life, actor Sean trained as a chef after he left Corrie and worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. He started his own business, Saddleworth Cheese Company, and wrote a cookbook called The Northern Chef in 2012. He also had an accompanying television series in 2013, on Channel 5.

What cheese does Sean Wilson make?

Mr Wilson, whose favourite cheese is their award winning creamy Lancashire How's Your Father, said it was a conscious decision to drop his acting career for food.

Where does Sean Wilson make his cheese?

Actor Sean Wilson talks to loveFOOD about his new life as a cheesemaker in the Ribble Valley. From Coronation Street to the rolling hills of Saddleworth, it's a bit of a set change for Sean Wilson who now runs Saddleworth Cheese Company in Lancashire. And the actor-turned-cheesemaker is relishing every minute.

Is Saddleworth cheese Company still trading?

THE SADDLEWORTH CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED Inactive.

Sean Wilson's Guide to Cheese - Part 1 | This Morning

Why did Sean leave Coronation Street?

Sean was said to have been axed from the show after he refused to take part in a storyline which saw his character get romantically involved with a teenage girl. He wrote in his book, The Great Northern Cook Book, of his decision to leave - explaining: "By 2005 I knew my tenure on the Street had to end.

How is yer father cheese?

How's Yer Father is a semi-hard cows' milk cheese produced by Sean Wilson of the Saddleworth Cheese Company near Oldham in Lancashire. Sean used to be an actor and was most famous for his role as Martin Platt in Coronation Street.

Who is the new chef in Coronation Street?

His acting career has seen him chef up for the Weatherfield residents and attend to patients in A&E at Holby City Hospital. But for Tristan Gemmill, the next rung on the ladder has taken him to pantomime, where he is portraying the Sheriff in a production of Robin Hood at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

Who makes smelly Apeth cheese?

The three cheeses were: Smelly Apeth – a medium blue cheese from the Saddleworth Creamery.

How did Martin leave Coronation Street?

Development. Actor Sean Wilson was axed from Coronation Street when a major storyline conference decided the character of Martin had been "played out".

Where is smelly Apeth made?

Better known as Martin Platt from the popular TV soap, Sean visited the store last Friday in his new role as an accomplished artisan cheesemaker, to launch 'Smelly Apeth', a delicious medium soft blue veined cheese made by Sean and his team at the Saddleworth Cheese Company in Lancashire (www.saddleworthcheese.co.uk).

Why did Martin Platt leave?

Martin's 2005 departure came due to Sean Wilson being axed when he refused to take part in a storyline involving Martin having a relationship with an underage girl. Wilson opposed the storyline due to having a family of his own.

What happened to Rebecca Hopkins in Coronation Street?

Rebecca Hopkins

Rebecca left Weatherfield a few months later and moved to Dubai where she had been offered a new job, but the damage to the Platt's marriage was already done and Gail and Martin separated later that year.

Is Martin Platt coming back to Coronation Street?

A Coronation Street legend is set to return to the cobbles after spending 13 years away. Martin Platt, played by Sean Wilson, is going to make his re-entrance into the soap later this year.

Who plays Stu Carpenter in Coronation Street?

Bill Fellows (born 25th May 1957 in Middlesbrough) appeared in Coronation Street from October 2021 as homeless man Stu Carpenter who provided vital evidence that led to Corey Brent being arrested for the murder of Seb Franklin and who later became a chef at Speed Daal and a resident at 6 Coronation Street.

What happens to Sean in Corrie?

Sean managed to get his old jobs back at Underworld and the Rovers Return respectively, and was back on the rebound. He returned back to living with Eileen in 2020, four years after originally moving out.

Is Sean still in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton confirms returning character in big year for Sean. A familiar face will be back on the cobbles.

Did Gail find out about Martin and Rebecca?

Love cheat take two! Gail became paranoid that Martin was cheating with his nurse colleague Rebecca and while he was initially innocent, it did lead to an affair which went on for some weeks. When Rebecca ditched Martin, Gail discovered the truth and this was the end of the road for the marriage as they divorced.

Who is Max's real dad in Coronation Street?

Callum later revealed to Max that he was his real dad, which caused the boy to rebel against David and wanted to know more about his real father.

When did Rebecca leave Coronation Street?

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has said goodbye to the cobbles following the exit of her character on Wednesday night (March 23).

Who is the new girl in Coronation Street?

Lydia is played by actress Rebecca Ryan who you might recognise from a string of other TV programmes. The Manchester-born actress is 30-years-old and is the sister of Jack James Ryan who played Jacob Hay earlier this year.

Who is the new male actor in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street newcomer Frank Bardsley actor Simon O'Brien's TV past. A former Brookside actor has joined the cast of Coronation Street. Scenes this week introduced the character of Frank Bardsley as a new love interest for Sean Tully.