Where are they now? Corrie Icons of the 90s - Phil Middlemiss

Phil Middlemiss played the role of Des Barnes from 1990 to 1998 when his character was killed off.

Following his time on Coronation Street, Phil has appeared regularly on television, most notably in the part of David Buckley in the drama Where the Heart Is for six years from 2000. He also starred in Doctors, Cold Blood, Casualty, Silent Witness and The Last Detective.

For several years he was in a relationship with Alison King who later appeared in Coronation Street as Carla Connor although they have since split up.

In 2012 Phil was declared bankrupt after investing in an African film. The MEN have the story here.

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