(This post was originally posted by Llifon on the Coronation Street Blog in August 2013.)There is one character that I'd like to see make a return to the cobbles. And that is Billy Walker, the wayward son of former Rovers landlady Annie. He last appeared in 1984 and I think it's time that he pays another visit to Weatherfield. I don't know about becoming a regular character but very much a guest appearance.
And I've come up with a scenario:
Nick finds out that a new wine bar has opened at the other side of town and goes to investigate. The new owner is Billy Walker, who's been running a bar in Jersey for nearly 30 years. Nick tells him that he's running a wine bar on Coronation Street. Billy is intrigued and comes to visit the competition. While visiting he bumps into Rita and Dennis. Billy is shocked to see Dennis back on the cobbles and both ask about their mothers. And thus we find out the fate of Annie. Billy also makes a comment that it's ironic that Rita has married the son of the woman her husband chased in the 60s.
Billy asks about Deirdre and Dennis puts his foot in it by stating that she's on her own as Ken is in Canada for a few months. Billy is interested and leaves the bistro and goes to No. 1. Deirdre is shocked to see her old flame and fiancée and they enjoy catching up. Unknown to her, Billy is on a quest to win her back.
As well as his story with Deirdre, Billy will also bring bad memories back for Emily. If you remember, Billy blackmailed Emily to get money she got after Ernie's murder. He threatened to tell everybody about Mike's affair with Deirdre but Mike stopped him. Billy tries to make amends with her but is thwarted by a suspecting Norris.
Billy takes an interest in Nick's bistro and wants to be involved. Nick refuses but Billy charms Audrey and reminisces about Alf and he tells Audrey to persuade Nick to make him a business partner. Who knows if it'll work?
Or maybe he could be interested in the Rovers - reclaiming his parents' pub?
I'm getting carried away...
Maybe you've got other ideas? Would you like Billy back on the cobbles?
Who knows? Maybe TPTB at Corrie Towers will be reading this!
Billy asks about Deirdre and Dennis puts his foot in it by stating that she's on her own as Ken is in Canada for a few months. Billy is interested and leaves the bistro and goes to No. 1. Deirdre is shocked to see her old flame and fiancée and they enjoy catching up. Unknown to her, Billy is on a quest to win her back. As well as his story with Deirdre, Billy will also bring bad memories back for Emily. If you remember, Billy blackmailed Emily to get money she got after Ernie's murder. He threatened to tell everybody about Mike's affair with Deirdre but Mike stopped him. Billy tries to make amends with her but is thwarted by a suspecting Norris.
Billy takes an interest in Nick's bistro and wants to be involved. Nick refuses but Billy charms Audrey and reminisces about Alf and he tells Audrey to persuade Nick to make him a business partner. Who knows if it'll work?
Or maybe he could be interested in the Rovers - reclaiming his parents' pub?
I'm getting carried away...
Maybe you've got other ideas? Would you like Billy back on the cobbles?
Who knows? Maybe TPTB at Corrie Towers will be reading this!
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