Eileen Derbyshire is taking leave from 'Coronation Street'. The 84-year-old actress - who has played the ITV soap's longest running female character, Emily Bishop, since 1961 - is reportedly set to take six months away from the show. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Eileen asked for a few months off from filming and she is due to leave early in the New Year. ''She is obviously a big loss to the show, even if it really is temporary, because she's one of the most recognisable characters on the cobbles. And so many other popular cast members are heading for the door.'' It is...
- 11/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah Harding felt like an ''amateur'' on the set of 'Coronation Street'. The former Girls Aloud singer has joined the ITV soap as Joni Preston for four episodes and has confessed she was nervous about filming alongside legends Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Eileen Derbyshire (Emily Bishop). She said: ''They are icons and they're pros as well and I came in thinking, 'Oh my goodness, I'm so going to fluff my lines, I'm such an amateur!' ... So yes, I was well rehearsed.'' Sarah's fellow popstar Shayne Ward is also preparing to join the much-loved show, but she's yet to bump into him...
- 7/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow is finally kicked out by Emily Bishop this evening (August 9) as she pushes her luck too far. Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) tries to keep Tracy busy in tonight's episode by arranging some paid floristry work for her at the church, only to be left infuriated when she fails to turn up. Later, the situation at Number 3 becomes even more intolerable when Tracy (Kate Ford) deliberately ruins another pair of Norris's dancing shoes - unaware that they have sentimental value to Emily as they used to belong to Ernest. Emily subsequently (more)...
- 8/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Gordon Clegg arrives at The Rovers with sad news to announce in tonight's (April 16) double bill of the soap. Gordon (Bill Kenwright) has arranged to meet Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) at the pub as the pair are planning to pay a visit to Betty, who hasn't been well recently. However, when Gordon turns up later than planned, he's forced to break the news that Betty passed away during the night. Everyone at The Rovers is shocked and saddened by their loss, but they draw some comfort from the knowledge that Betty died peacefully. Later, as everyone raises their glasses to the long-serving (more)...
- 4/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street's ''farewell'' to Betty Driver will have a ''touch of drama''. The ITV soap will mark the actress' passing last year with the return of Bill Kenwright - who played her son Gordon in the late 1960s and 70s - in a special episode, and although the funeral of her character Betty Williams will not be shown, there will be a shocking revelation as part of the storyline. A source told Inside Soap magazine: ''Although it was under sad circumstances, Barbara Knox (Rita) and Eileen Derbyshire (Emily) were delighted to have Bill there. ''Betty's farewell will be very touching - but...
- 3/10/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's ''farewell'' to Betty Driver will have a ''touch of drama''. The ITV soap will mark the actress' passing last year with the return of Bill Kenwright - who played her son Gordon in the late 1960s and 70s - in a special episode, and although the funeral of her character Betty Williams will not be shown, there will be a shocking revelation as part of the storyline. A source told Inside Soap magazine: ''Although it was under sad circumstances, Barbara Knox (Rita) and Eileen Derbyshire (Emily) were delighted to have Bill there. ''Betty's farewell will be very touching - but...
- 3/8/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has revealed that his character Peter Barlow will be pushed to the edge as he is haunted by the memories of Weatherfield's tram crash disaster. Fans already know that there are troubles ahead for Peter and it has now been confirmed that the upcoming first anniversary of the crash drives him to a desperate state. Peter was in The Joinery bar when it was destroyed in the incident last December. Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold) later died while trying to save the bookmaker. Gascoyne told Soaplife of the new storyline: "Every time that night's mentioned, it brings up feelings that he really doesn't want to surface. He's never confronted what happened that night. The anniversary pushes him to an all-time low." Peter's turmoil begins when Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) asks him to make (more)...
- 11/25/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street bosses have decided that the soap's Christmas episodes should be full of comedy and warmth, according to a report. Show chiefs have lined up humorous and heartwarming scenes to air over the festive period, the Daily Star claims. It is thought that the programme's team want to provide a contrast to last year's Christmas editions, which took place in the aftermath of the devastating tram crash disaster. Weatherfield veterans Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) and Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) will apparently go head-to-head in the culinary stakes after bickering over who would make the best Christmas dinner. To settle the matter, they take part in a cook-off which is judged by their neighbours. Meanwhile, the street's residents are expected to receive a shock on December 25 as they wake up to bald Christmas trees which have shed (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Eileen Derbyshire set herself on fire filming 'Coronation Street' scenes this week. The 80-year-old actress - who plays show stalwart Emily Bishop - was unhurt by the incident, which saw her stand too close to a candle, setting her shawl alight, during filming on Wednesday (21.09.11), though she was seen by a doctor in her dressing room. A source said: "It was a scary moment for Eileen. She got too lose to a tea-light candle ad her clothes went up in flames. She was lucky someone on the crew acted so quickly. "Thankfully, she didn't get burned but the costume was ruined...
- 9/23/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
The Coronation Street actress who plays Emily Bishop set herself alight during filming earlier this week. Eileen Derbyshire, who received an MBE last year after 50 years in the ITV soap, was shooting a scene for special Bonfire Night episodes when she got too close to a candle and set the arm of her shawl on fire. The production team had to run on set and spray her with a fire extinguisher and the 80-year-old was then taken to her dressing room to receive treatment from a doctor. One source told The Mirror: "It was a scary moment for Eileen. She got too close to the tea-light candle and her clothes went up in flames. She was lucky someone on the crew acted so quickly. Thankfully, she didn't (more)...
- 9/23/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Eileen Derbyshire set herself on fire filming 'Coronation Street' scenes this week. The 80-year-old actress - who plays show stalwart Emily Bishop - was unhurt by the incident, which saw her stand too close to a candle, setting her shawl alight, during filming on Wednesday (21.09.11), though she was seen by a doctor in her dressing room. A source said: "It was a scary moment for Eileen. She got too lose to a tea-light candle ad her clothes went up in flames. She was lucky someone on the crew acted so quickly. "Thankfully, she didn't get burned but the costume was ruined...
- 9/21/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Just like tropical storms and hurricanes, famous soap opera women named Emily tend to be unpredictable and even dangerous--and fun to follow!
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. The original name-lists featured only women's names, but in 1979, men's names were introduced. Of course, in the soap opera world, the best dramatic, tempestuous and unpredictable characters are almost always women.
In honor of Emily the Tropical Storm, here are our five favorite soap opera women named Emily (characters and actors).
1. Emily Stewart
Emily Stewart is a woman with many talents, including being a newspaper mogul and high class prostitute. Played (over the years) by Janine Sagan, Pat Reynolds, Jenny Harris, Marissa Morel, Colleen McDermott, Melanie Smith and Kelley Menighan Hensley, she churned up As The World Turns from April 1972 to September 2010, and made a brief appearance on The Young And The Restless in March 2007. Over the years,...
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. The original name-lists featured only women's names, but in 1979, men's names were introduced. Of course, in the soap opera world, the best dramatic, tempestuous and unpredictable characters are almost always women.
In honor of Emily the Tropical Storm, here are our five favorite soap opera women named Emily (characters and actors).
1. Emily Stewart
Emily Stewart is a woman with many talents, including being a newspaper mogul and high class prostitute. Played (over the years) by Janine Sagan, Pat Reynolds, Jenny Harris, Marissa Morel, Colleen McDermott, Melanie Smith and Kelley Menighan Hensley, she churned up As The World Turns from April 1972 to September 2010, and made a brief appearance on The Young And The Restless in March 2007. Over the years,...
- 8/2/2011
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- We Love Soaps
Coronation Street's Rita Sullivan and Emily Bishop are set to become love rivals. Bosses of the ITV1 soap are considering pitting the Weatherfield veterans - played by Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire respectively - up against one another as they battle for the affections of a man. It is the thought the male in question could be Dennis Tanner, who is to make a surprise comeback in next week's episodes. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Barbara and Eileen are great actresses and will love a meaty storyline to get their teeth into. One idea is for Rita and Emily to fight...
- 5/3/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Rita Sullivan and Emily Bishop have been tipped to become love rivals in a forthcoming storyline. According to The Mirror, show bosses are considering pitting the Weatherfield veterans - played by Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire - against each other in the coming months by having them compete for the attentions of a man. It is thought that Dennis Tanner, who makes a surprise comeback in next week's episodes, could be the male in question. A show source told the newspaper: "Barbara and Eileen are great (more)...
- 5/3/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Debbie Rush has revealed that she is excited about the soap's upcoming live episode. The actress, who plays Anna Windass in the ITV1 soap, admitted that she is seeking advice from the show's veteran actors, such as Bill Roache and Eileen Derbyshire, who performed in the last live episode ten years ago. She told Inside Soap: "Everybody's dead excited about going live again - it's not often in your career that you get the chance to (more)...
- 11/13/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Barbara Knox has revealed that she instructed the Queen to watch Coronation Street's 50th anniversary episode. The veteran actress, who was recently honoured with an MBE alongside fellow star Eileen Derbyshire, admitted that she was shocked by her own words. She recalled on Paul O'Grady Live: "It was so nerve-wracking. She was wonderful, and you try and think of something that (more)...
- 11/6/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street actresses Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire have been made MBEs by the Queen today. The two long-serving actresses, who play Rita Sullivan and Emily Bishop respectively, were included in the Queen's birthday honours list and were rewarded for their services to acting. Speaking outside Buckingham Palace after the ceremony, Knox told the Daily Mail: "It's very overwhelming quite honestly because it's something I've done all my life and loved and suddenly I've got an honour. "I suppose we do give a service, so many millions love (more)...
- 11/3/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Barbara Knox has said that she is "shocked and delighted" to be recognised with an MBE for her services to acting. The 76-year-old, who is part of the Queen's birthday honours list, has appeared as Rita Sullivan in episodes dating back to 1964. Eileen Derbyshire, 78, has also been honoured for her tenure in Coronation Street, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Meanwhile, Anne (more)...
- 6/12/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
London, June 12 – Welsh beauty Catherine Zeta Jones has received a Cbe in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The Oscar-winning actress received a Cbe for her services to the film industry and charity.
Zeta Jones was honoured alongside actress Sophie Okonedo and Midsomer Murders actor John Nettles, who are both given OBEs.
Writer Ronald Harwood, who won 2003’s best-adapted screenplay Oscar for The Pianist, received a knighthood.
Veteran Coronation Street stars Eileen Derbyshire and Barbara Knox gain MBEs in the soap’s 50th anniversary year.
Knox, 76, said she was “absolutely shocked and delighted at the same moment” to be recognised.
Actress Anne Reid,.
The Oscar-winning actress received a Cbe for her services to the film industry and charity.
Zeta Jones was honoured alongside actress Sophie Okonedo and Midsomer Murders actor John Nettles, who are both given OBEs.
Writer Ronald Harwood, who won 2003’s best-adapted screenplay Oscar for The Pianist, received a knighthood.
Veteran Coronation Street stars Eileen Derbyshire and Barbara Knox gain MBEs in the soap’s 50th anniversary year.
Knox, 76, said she was “absolutely shocked and delighted at the same moment” to be recognised.
Actress Anne Reid,.
- 6/12/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Coronation Street's Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden) finally breaks down during tonight's episode when he opens his estranged half-brother Ramsay's (Andrew Sachs) trunk. Having shunned Ramsay's attempts at building bridges, Norris was stunned to learn that he died on his return flight home to Australia. The news knocked Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) for six, while Norris remained indifferent about his relative's passing. Earlier (more)...
- 9/23/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street actress Ali Briggs is to make a return to the soap. Briggs played the role of Emily Bishop's (Eileen Derbyshire) deaf niece Freda in 2005. Freda was last seen leaving her aunt's upset after housemate Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden) became annoyed by the attention she was receiving from Emily. Her return will also signal the arrival of Freda's fiancé. A source told The Mirror: "Norris struggled to deal with her deafness and this led to some great comedy scenes at Norris's expense." They added: "Freda was cast in the mould of many great (more)...
- 5/21/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street bosses today denied claims that three of the show's older stars have been threatened with the axe. A report in a tabloid newspaper suggested that Betty Driver, Eileen Derbyshire and Barbara Knox - who play Weatherfield's Betty Williams, Emily Bishop and Rita Sullivan respectively - were on the verge of being given the boot by the soap's producer Kim Crowther. However, a Corrie spokeswoman told Digital Spy: "Kim Crowther sees the older actors in the show as absolute Coronation Street gold and would never seek to lose them."
They added: "Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire will be leading some big storylines in 2009, while Betty Driver always provides gravitas behind the (more)...
They added: "Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire will be leading some big storylines in 2009, while Betty Driver always provides gravitas behind the (more)...
- 1/2/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street actor Kenneth Cope has suggested that fellow veteran cast member Eileen Derbyshire should be honoured with a damehood. Cope, who recently reprised his role as Jed 'Sunny Jim' Stone, is the focus of this year's Christmas episodes of the Weatherfield soap. Jed's antagonistic attitude towards knicker factory boss Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) reaches a dramatic climax over the festive season when Tony reaches the end of his tether and attempts to silence him once and for all. Speaking of his co-star Derbyshire, (more)...
- 12/20/2008
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
A group of veteran Coronation Street stars have been told to expect massive pay cuts, according to a report. Betty Driver (Betty Williams), Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan), Malcolm Hebden (Norris Cole) and Eileen Derbyshire (Emily Bishop) will start to be paid on a scene-by-scene basis within the next few weeks, the Sunday Mirror claims. The cast members currently receive between £180,000 and £250,000 per year. However, under the new arrangement, the stars' pay rates would only reach their former levels when the actors are involved in high-profile storylines. An insider told the newspaper: "It's an absolute disgrace. These stars have (more)...
- 8/17/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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