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Corrie's Ashley Peacock Actor Speaks Out on Return as Fans Beg for Comeback
Steven Arnold has focused on a theatre career since leaving Coronation Street 16 years ago and confirmed he will not reprise his character Ashley Peacock, who died in the 50th-anniversary tram crash.
- Steven Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock on Coronation Street, confirmed he will not return to the show after 16 years. The 51-year-old actor stated he has no plans to revisit the series.
- What began as a three-line guest role for a single episode quickly blossomed into a 15-year stint. Arnold initially signed for three months but script rewrites extended his time significantly.
- Peacock met a 'shocking end' during the soap's infamous tram crash for the 50th anniversary. Arnold recalled: "Ashley was crushed by this falling beam and it was hanging on chains."
- Speaking to Betway, Arnold shared his 'fondest memory' working with John Savident, who played his onscreen father, Fred Elliott. He credited Savident with teaching him "how to act on set."
- Although he left the series, Arnold noted that Julia, who played his wife Claire, regularly attends his stage performances. He continues teaching acting at colleges, sharing lessons from his time on the show.
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