From cobbles to the classroom

Julia Haworth, who played Claire Peacock in Coronation Street, is training to become a teacher.

She is currently completing a teaching qualification at Bolton College in conjunction with the University of Bolton. And as part of her practical teacher training she has been leading lectures in TV and film for Bolton College's performing arts students, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills in acting for the camera.

She told the Bolton News:  “As an actor still working professionally within the entertainment industry, the knowledge and skills I am teaching to the Performing Arts students here at Bolton College are 100 per cent up to date, accurate and relevant. This is imperative in a rapidly changing industry and in helping the learners with their future employability."

It is not the first time, students have been taught by the stars of the much loved television soap, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper has visited the college to lead acting workshops.

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Peacocks are leaving Corrie

Bad news I'm afraid for fans of Claire and Ashley Peacock - they're leaving Coronation Street.

New Producer Phil Collinson has reached a decision with actors Steven Arnold and Julia Haworth that the family had come to a crossroads, and would be best to move on from Weatherfield. They'll be around until at least the end of the year, with an exit possibly tying into the 50th anniversary celebrations.

What do you think of the move to axe Ashley, Claire, Josh and Freddie? I, for one, am gutted! I love the Peacock family, and they're one of the few remaining family units on the Street. They've not been given much to do since Julia Haworth went on maternity leave back in 2008, and I'm not too surprised with the news. I suspect with the new Producer coming on board we may see a few more characters moving on from the Street in the coming months!

Claire Peacock in suicide drama

Poor Claire. Whether the rumour's true that she's going to get a life-threatening blood clot or this new rumour that she's going to try to commit suicide, well, her Coronation Street future's not looking bright.

The Star reports that Claire's gripped by depression as she recovers from an operation to remove a blood clot and tries to throw herself off a hospital roof after losing her unborn baby.

Claire Peacock to be killed off?

Could Claire Peacock be getting killed off in Coronation Street?

That's what The Sun suggests in their story today. They reckon that a blood clot will kill Claire's unborn child and leaves Claire in a life-threatening situation too.

The return of Claire Peacock

Emails are finding their way to my inbox asking when Julia Haworth will return to Coronation Street as Claire Peacock. Julia is currently on maternity leave from work on the Street after giving birth to a baby girl in July last year. She'll be back on our screens in the next few weeks as she's involved in the upcoming haunted hat story, oh yes!

Did you know that Julia Haworth is one of only a few Coronation Street actors who have their own, official website? For a complete list, click here.

Julia Haworth has a lickle baby

Coronation Street's Julia Haworth, who plays Claire Peacock, has given birth to a baby girl today and hearty congratulations go her way.

I wonder if she'll sell pictures of the newborn to Hello Magazine like this ex-Corrie actress did? Well, Julia did sell her wedding to OK magazine and sold pictures of her baby bump to Hello magazine so the odds are high. Doesn't anyone want to live a life in private any more or is the media pay-out too high to refuse?

Did you know that Julia Haworth is one of only a few Coronation Street actors who have their own, official website? For a complete list, click here.