Chris Harper, who plays evil Nathan Curtis in Coronation Street, has been speaking to Inside Soap magazine this week about the final twist in the grooming storyline.
He says that Nathan plans to take Bethany abroad and leave her there with an acquaintance of his. "This is Nathan's last chance to cash in on Bethany," he tells Inside Soap. "He's going wash his hands of her and move on. She’s been a lot of trouble and this is his last chance to cash in on her."
However, it's not all plain sailing for Nathan. "Bethany will show a lot of courage and do something very difficult. She is actually very clever. I think it’s the moment everyone has been waiting for. Bethany jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire, but the end of Nathan’s evil control is in sight. However, the effects of abuse can last a lifetime, and Coronation Street take this storyline very seriously. Bethany has a long way to go on the road to recovery."
And once he leaves Coronation Street, what's next for Chris Harper? "I think I can rule out Bond and Doctor Who! This is an exciting time – there’s so much brilliant television out there at the moment. I’d really love to work with some other ex-Corrie actors: Julie Hesmondhalgh, Suranne Jones and Sarah Lancashire are all incredible."
See also our blogger Michael's excellent post on this subject and how different generations of fans have been reacting differently to it. Read it here.
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