Gwen Taylor relieved to be outed as Frank Foster killer

If you missed Coronation Street last night, the big news is that Anne Foster was revealed as the Frank Foster killer. Corrie's all about strong women and feckless men, and they took this one step further with a mother killing her own son.  I was actually very surprised indeed with the outcome of the story and was really happy that Corrie had kept this particular fan on the edge of her sofa seat until the final reveal.

Actress Gwen Taylor, who played Anne, gives an interview at the official Coronation Street website at itv.com where she admits she's relieved the murder secret is now out in the public domain.

She says: "It has been wonderful to be part of such a fantastic storyline but so difficult trying to keep the secret for so long. It is weeks since we filmed the scenes where Anne confessed to Sally and I haven’t told a soul.

"The morning after Frank was murdered I arrived back at the airport from a trip to Ireland and suddenly everyone was asking me who killed him. It is such a relief that it is all finally out in the open now and I am not worried that I will give the game away. It will be interesting to see how people will react now they know it was me!"

See also: Actor Andrew Lancel interviews Gwen Taylor on radio, Thursday night this week.

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Second take on the Corrie murder reveal

Yes, it's another blog post about the murder of Frank Foster and outcome, a mother so distraught, anguished and angry that she lashed out and ended up killing her own child. Will Anne go to jail or to a psychiatric facility because she's very close to the edge.

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Frank Foster storyline from the beginnings when he was overly aggressive with Maria, to his take-control wooing of Carla who loved another but couldn't have him so took what was on offer, to the rape and trial and the aftermath, conniving to cheat Carla out of the factory.

I think the casting of Andrew Lancel was great and adding Gwen Taylor in the mix to play his mother was inspired. I think they even looked like mother and son. When the climax of a story leaves me a bit breathless, like it did tonight, I know the Powers That Be have done their job.

As usual, I've had a longer look at it over here.


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Anne Foster is favourite to be Frank Foster's killer

Now that the official Coronation Street website at itv.com/corrie have released a picture of Frank Foster's dead body on the factory floor, it's time to reveal the results of our poll here on the Coronation Street Blog.

We asked Corrie fans to vote for who they think will kill off freaky Frank. 

A whopping 1,672 votes were cast and the results came in as follows in order of number of votes:

Anne Foster was the "other" who fans voted for most with 21.17% (354 votes)

Peter Barlow 17.28% (289 votes)

Kevin Webster 16.57% (277 votes)

He'll commit suicide 13.04% (218 votes)

Carla Connor 11.72% (196 votes)

Sally Webster 11.48% (192 votes)

Michelle Connor 5.08% (85 votes)

Leanne Barlow 3.65% (61 votes)

More killer outsiders voted for under "other" include new business woman Jenny Sumner, cabbie Lloyd Mullaney, little Simon (!), a triumverate of Michelle, Carla and Maria, Karl Munro, Ken Barlow, Terry Duckworth, Hayley Cropper, Sophie Webster, Rosie Webster, John Stape, Eccles, Norris Cole, Rita Sullivan, someone from Frank's past, an unknown assailant and er, Ivy Tilsley's ghost.

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Where have you seen Frank Foster's parents before?

If you're wondering where you've seen Frank Foster's parents before on Coronation Street, then wonder no more.

Frank's mum Anne is played by Gwen Taylor, fondly remembered from appearing in the classic ITV comedy Duty Free, and more recently as dishonest Peggy Armstrong in Heartbeat. Joining her as Frank's dad Johnny is Paul Clayton - who previously appeared in Corrie as Mal Quillan in 2005. Paul is well known for a number of television roles and, as Mr Bartle, met a nasty end at the hands of the Ood in Doctor Who.

Fiz's Prison Governor, Sunita's Aunties, Ken and Deirdre's pottery teacher, Tommy Duckworth,  Mrs Hargreaves who died in Audrey's salon,  Sally Webster's fella Jeff, Joy Fishwick's investigator, Charlotte's Parents, Ken Barlow's grandson James, Ken Barlow's son Lawrence, Dr Matt Carter, Saucy Charlotte, Izzy's dad Owen Armstrong,The Corrie coppers, Colin Fishwick, Trevor the binman, Connie Rathbone, Uncle Umed,Julie Carp's mum, Luke Strong, Sophie Webster's boyfriend, Eileen Grimshaw's dad, Norris' girlfriend, Graeme Proctor,Molly's Aunty Pam, Maria's mum and dad, Gail's dad, Scary Brian, Tina's dad, Tony Gordon's henchman, Little Simon Barlow

Mother-in-law from hell joins Coronation Street

Actress Gwen Taylor is joining Coronation Street son as Carla Connor's future muture in law after Frank's parents turn up on the Street. 

The Sun reports today that Frank appoints his mum Anne to act on his behalf at Underworld after Carla refuses to have anything to do with him after he rapes her.  Frank's mum Anne then sets about weasling her way into unsuspecting Carla's heart - as Frank pulls the strings to bring her down.

Eventually one morning Anne turns up with heavies who set about stripping the factory of half of everything - including sewing machines and stock.

Workers try to stop the men while frantic Carla rings a lawyer. But she is told that Frank is within his rights to remove goods representing his share of the business.

Distraught Carla has no option but to send staff home, leaving big orders unfinished and herself facing financial ruin.

Frank Foster's parents arrive in Coronation Street

This just in from the official ITV Corrie website.

Frank Foster's parents - Anne and Johnny Foster - are set to arrive in Coronation Street. Their first appearance is on the 5th September when they arrive for Frank and Carla's engagement party at the Bistro.

Anne will be played by Gwen Taylor, fondly remembered from appearing in the classic ITV comedy Duty Free, and more recently as dishonest Peggy Armstrong in Heartbeat. Joining her as Johnny is Paul Clayton - who previously appeared in Corrie as Mal Quillan in 2005. Paul is well known for a number of television roles and, as Mr Bartle, met a nasty end at the hands of the Ood in Doctor Who.