Why did Martin Platt leave Corrie?

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.

Is Martin Platt coming back to Corrie?

The character, played by Sean Wilson, returns to Weatherfield after a 12-year absence to support son David in the aftermath of his sexual assault. Sadly, it won't mean a reunion with ex Gail as Martin will be accompanied by pregnant girlfriend Robyn and their unborn child.

When did Sean Wilson leave Coronation Street?

CORONATION Street star Sean Wilson has left fans shocked after stepping away from the lime-light following his Dancing On Ice appearance. The actor - who played Martin Platt in the ITV soap - took to the ice the year after his character, who spent two decades on screen, emigrated from the cobbles in 2005.

How 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.

Is Martin still in Coronation Street?

After Martin's affair with Katy, it was said the Corrie bosses wanted him to have another relationship with an even younger teen. But actor Sean Wilson wasn't happy about the direction the character was taking, and when Martin was axed, he said the producers had “done him a favour”.

Martin leaves the street

How did Martin leave Coronation Street?

Martin Platt is the father of David Platt, adoptive father of Nick Tilsley and Sarah Louise Platt and second husband of Gail Platt. He was played by Sean Wilson for 20-years from Ep 2486 - 28 Jan 1985 to Ep 6157 - 9 Nov 2005, where he moved away to Liverpool with his new girlfriend.

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.

What happened between Martin Platt and Les Battersby?

He made life hell for nurse Martin Platt during his hospital visit, and stole drugs from the unlocked trolley. He overdosed and had to have his stomach pumped. He insisted Martin was to blame, and Martin resigned when the hospital believed Les' lies over his own verdict.

Why did Martin leave Gail?

In 1999, Martin had an affair with nurse Rebecca Hopkins. Martin was all set to leave Gail for Rebecca but his plans changed when it was discovered that Sarah was pregnant at the age of just thirteen. Rebecca eventually left Weatherfield and Martin and Gail couldn't patch up their relationship, so later divorced.

What happened to Sally and Danny in Coronation Street?

Sally later confesses to her ex-fiancé, Danny Hargreaves (Richard Standing), that she and Kevin slept together on the eve of his wedding to Alison, and Danny leaves her and the Street. In 2002, Sally suggests to Kevin that he move back into Number 13 and they remarry later that year.

What happened to Martin Platt and Rebecca?

In 1999, Martin becomes friendly with Rebecca Hopkins (Jill Halfpenny), and Gail accuses him of having an affair, but is reassured. Martin and Rebecca subsequently do have an affair, which Martin confesses to Gail only after Rebecca has left him.

What happened to the actor who played Martin Platt?

Wilson has said the main reason for leaving the serial in 2005 was because producers informed him of a story line where he would date an underage girl and he did not agree with it.

What does Sean Wilson do now?

Discovering his passion for cheesemaking, Sean set up the Saddleworth Cheese Company in 2009. And his business has gone from strength to strength with his products now stocked in Asda. He also makes an award-winning blue called Smelly Ha'peth.

Is Sean Wilson coming back to Coronation Street?

We are very excited to confirm that Sean Wilson will be returning as Martin Platt for a short time in March. Margaret Hanna and 13,084 others like this. I didn't know you were a Corrie fan.

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.

When did Jez Quigley leave Coronation Street?

Gerald Francis "Jez" Quigley was a villainous character in Coronation Street from Ep 4207 - 6 Jun 1997 to Ep 4892 - 15 Sep 2000.

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 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.

Why was Les Battersby sacked from Coronation Street?

But he left a decade later in March 2007 after he was reportedly suspended from the soap after he was accused of drunkenly revealing storylines to an undercover reporter. It was confirmed in May that he would not be returning to the show, and would be suspended until his contract ended in September.

Is Janice Battersby coming back to Corrie?

However, Vicky has revealed it's unlikely she'll return to the cobbles as she reflected on her time on the soap. “I can't see it,” she said. “I was knackered before they even added an extra episode, so I don't think I'd keep up. I'm happy with how things worked out.

What happened to the actor who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street?

In March 2007, he was suspended from Coronation Street after allegedly getting drunk with an undercover reporter, making inappropriate comments and revealing future storylines. It was confirmed in May that he would not be returning to the show, and would be suspended until his contract ended in September.

What happened to Mike Baldwin's son Mark in Coronation Street?

Mark contacted his family in Weatherfield and Mike was found and taken to hospital there. He died of pneumonia a week later.

What happens to duggie Ferguson?

The fall didn't kill him outright, but Richard chose to rifle through Duggie's pockets, take his keys and raid his safe, taking the cash from the sale of the Rovers, rather than summon help. Duggie was later found to have crawled to another room and died.

What happened to Dougie in Coronation Street?

In 2001 Duggie feuded with one of his tenants, Toyah Battersby and he said she will get what is coming to her when he was left in financial ruin. That night she was raped, so Duggie was a suspect, however the real culprit was Phil Simmonds. Duggie later went into business with Richard Hillman.