So often we don't see characters return for funerals when in all likelihood, they *would* be there. The problem is usually the non-availability of the actor but in this case, Chris was pleased to be asked and was able and eager to do it.
He says “It is only right that Peter would be there, and if I can I will always want to keep that continuity. The show has been very good to me."
He reckons the on screen funeral will be emotional for all involved as they will be thinking of their beloved coworker, Anne Kirkbride who died in January, having played Deirdre for 40 years.
Gascoyne is currently about to star in a production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Birmingham Rep from May 15 - 30 if you get the chance to see it. It also stars former Corrie actor Vicki Entwistle.
See also the following as we get ready to say goodbye to Deirdre Barlow:
Interview with Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) on saying goodbye to her on-screen mum
Interview with William Roache (Ken Barlow) on saying goodbye to his on-screen wife
Interview with Corrie scriptwriter Damon Rochefort on writing out a legend from the show
Deirdre to die on her 60th birthday, July 8 2015.
Bev Unwin returning.
Coronation Street build their own graveyard to film Deirdre's funeral
Tracy's ex-husband Robert Preston returns.
The funeral has been written by scriptwriter Damon Rochefort
Deirdre's death has been explained here.
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