She's got responsibilities now. [42] Steve decides not to tell Becky because he knows Kylie will take Max away, as she is trouble. 20th May 1996 Duration Before she can hit Tracy, Steve confesses. Browse more videos. The character has been praised by Nacro, a crime reduction charity which aims to tackle social exclusion and reintegrate offenders. added by wrfan4eva. Their relationship was a turning point in what has been described as a "journey" for the character. After exposing Tracy, she says her goodbyes to Kylie, Roy and Hayley and takes up Danny's offer to fly to Barbados with him. Coming up this week on Classic Coronation Street (February 1-5) Coronation Street's Maureen Lipman reveals partner has died Tonight's Soaps: Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks Kelly feels sorry for Becky and gives her some money. Actress Katherine Kelly commented: "I was told to turn up looking as crap as possible, with no make-up. A scene taken from Coronation Street the Romanian Holiday. [73] In 2010, Kelly was nominated for "Serial Drama Performance" at the National Television Awards. She's still a total pisshead, though! She goes from being a girl to a woman, I think. [74] The same year saw Kelly and co-star Gregson win the "Bride And Doom" partnership award at the "All About Soap Awards". Becky had a heavily disrupted education, having attended many schools, several of which she was expelled from. Katherine Kelly was a regular fixture on Coronation Street as Becky McDonald once upon a time. Personal Details Born. When ITV3 announced plans to air classic episodes of flagship soap Coronation Street twice daily, long-running fans of the show were delighted.. Ken Barlow as a young buck! "[62] Christopher Couture, founder of self-titled celebrity gossip blog ChristopherCouture.co.uk, described Kelly as "the new Bet Lynch" on Twitter, following her final episode. Becky was created by producer Tony Wood, and made her debut in the episode airing on 5 February 2006. [7] Kelly finished filming her final scenes as Becky on 9 December 2011. [17], Becky formed a friendship with local residents Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondhalgh). [34] Kelly brands the storyline as her hardest, "Most of Becky's storylines have an element of fun in there somewhere, but with this one it was just like a cloud was hanging over me for six weeks. Watch with Prime. Becky was left to fend for herself until she was taken into care. Just as things looked perfect for Becky, Danny reveals that he is moving to Barbados because of his hotel business. Follow. Tracy's mother, Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) is shocked, knowing that Tracy lost the babies before this incident. So I sat on the Tube putting grease in my hair and wiping my make-up off with everyone looking at me. "[2] However, this never materialised and Becky returned without any relatives. Coronation Street - Becky McDonald in a bikini. When she first arrived on the Street, she was homeless – that was the only definition of Becky I got when I originally landed the part. [46] Jason and Becky move in together, but when Jason's ex-wife, Sarah Grimshaw (Tina O'Brien), reveals she is considering coming home, he ends things with Becky. [36] It was revealed that Becky was given the storyline because producer Kim Crowther was determined to feature such a plot. Hayley refuses Becky's apologies and when the cafe catches fire and Becky is rescued from the burning building, the Croppers assume she was responsible. Becky's going to get a half-sister – a younger sister". Becky McDonald (also Granger) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Katherine Kelly. The U.K.'s longest-running television soap, "Coronation Street" focuses on the everyday lives of working class people in Manchester, England. Tracy is hysterical, and nobody believes her anymore. Height: [21] Following her breakup with Jason, and the aftermath which was highly publicised in the media,[22] such as the Daily Mirror. She gets along perfectly with Danny, as well as his young son, Billy (Wade Sayers). Community content is available under. Happily, Becky won her revenge in the end, and moved to Barbados with Jeremy Sheffield [who played Danny]. Rebecca "Becky" Palmer is the daughter of Claire and the late Jeff Palmer. During Becky's trial, Steve develops genuine feelings for her and they begin an affair, with Steve promising to leave Michelle. He added that "barking Becky" left "hell town Weatherfield" after much soul-searching. Becky claims to have been with Steve on the night of her rampage and blackmails him to give her a false alibi, threatening to tell his partner Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) about their one-night stand. See how well you do in the Coronation Street quiz. Played by [76] In February 2011, Kelly was nominated for Best Actress at the Soap Bubbles Awards. Libra. No copyright infringment intended..all copyright goes to ITV Rebecca "Becky" Palmer is the daughter of Claire and the late Jeff Palmer. "[14] The character's chain smoking tendencies often play out onscreen when she is experiencing stress, something which drew off-screen criticism for her disregard of littering the streets with her cigarette butts. Becky is saved from the fire by Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and later vows to gain revenge on Tracy once and for all. [33] Of this Kelly stated: "With the adoption storyline, she borrows Claire Peacock's clothes for a while because she wants to look good for the social worker coming round. Becky McDonald (also Granger) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Katherine Kelly. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. "[15] A spokesperson for the show defended Becky's actions, stating they were portraying the character's high levels of stress realistically. [...] So the trouble begins, One minute [Becky and Claire] are good friends and the next, they're really not. Claire Palmer [42] Kylie plays on the fact Becky is desperate for a child and offers to sell Max to her. [41] In another storyline, Kylie makes a pass at Steve. added by wrfan4eva. She then helps get Becky a job at the Underworld lingerie factory but Becky later frames Kelly for theft. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. Steve hires lawyers to free Becky, and afterwards Steve and Becky find Slug and convince him to tell them what Hooch has on him to make Slug even consider framing Becky. Becky gets drunk and attacks Kylie and forces Liz out of the pub. Becky goes on a business meeting with Steve and attempts to seduce him, while Tracy suffers a miscarriage with Deirdre by her side. We thought it was a good opportunity for her to have a slight image change. She confronts Kylie, but the sisters eventually reconcile and Becky helps Kylie reclaim custody of her son, Max (Harry McDermott). Des is startled when Samantha packs her bags. Becky intends to return to Weatherfield for Kylie's funeral; however, she is unable to make the long trip due to an ear infection. The jammy so-and-so. [38] They were so violent that they were toned down before transmission. 12. "[20] Fans approached the actress in the streets, claiming they were jealous of her because of her on-screen romance with Jason. [61], Kevin O'Sullivan of the Sunday Mirror said that Becky had a "seismic departure" as she "checked out of soapland's asylum in characteristically crazy style". Ashley finds himself in the doghouse with Claire. I'm just devastated for her". In 2009, she was named "Best Female Soap Star" at the TV Now Awards, "TV Soap Personality of the Year" at the Television and Radio Industries Club awards and "Best Actress" at the British Soap Awards. Becky's very mature in many ways – she's very streetwise and if you needed something, you'd go to Becky and she'd find it for you. We understand the writers are concerned with realism but Becky is a role model to many viewers. Becky tells Steve that she is pregnant and he later discovers that Becky has already told Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth); Steve tells his mother, Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard). Katherine was born and raised in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. [1] Kelly was initially only cast for a three-month period when she began filming in 2006, but impressed producers and was offered an extended contract as a regular character. But emotionally, she's very immature. [24], In 2010, the character underwent changes in appearance and direction with Becky suffering two miscarriages. Unfortunately, Becky miscarries twice, although she was unaware of her second pregnancy. 0:07. She said it was one of the "hardest decisions of her life" but felt it was the right time to "say goodbye to Becky". [37] When she arrives, she ruins her and Steve's plans for adoption. "[9] Kelly has commented that Becky finds it hard to rely on others, as she is: "Very out of sorts, because she's a very independent, feisty sort of character. [8], The Daily Mirror's Beth Neil has observed that during her time on Coronation Street, Becky has morphed "from a thieving tearaway into a vulnerable young woman, clearly damaged from a troubled upbringing. [35] Kelly initially thought Becky would not be able to adopt because of her criminal record, but the society pointed out that the storyline would highlight the fact that adoption is possible for previous offenders, with Kelly stating: "They said the two main things they look for are stability in a family and a lot of back-up at home, which Becky and Steve have with Roy, Hayley and Liz. With Jason, they liked going clubbing, and it was no strings attached, I think Becky needs more than that, even though she wouldn't admit it. While at Becky's apartment, Becky admits she still loves Steve and would do anything to get him back. Follow. When he spots Tracy outside The Rovers, he recognises her and reveals to Becky that Tracy lost the babies before her fall. Although, he felt it was a "shame the only storyline she ever had was the stuck record of her rancid relationship with mad Mr McDonald. Find out when Classic Coronation Street is on TV, including 02/03/2021 - 1. 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