The dictionary definition of Stalwart reads: Loyal, reliable, and hard-working. My own personal interpretation of Stalwart as far as Coronation Street goes lie in these characters in this blog post who I don't think we're seeing enough of. Yes, bring on the younger characters, of course, we need all ages showcased on the Street. But forget your elders at your peril, too.
Here are some of my favourite stalwarts that I reckon we need to see more of in higher profile storylines and with more screen time too.
Agree? Disagree? As always, we love to hear your views.
Audrey and Gail. Yes, I know that's two for the price of one, but both are being pitifully under used and have been for some time. Maybe Gail will come into her own massaging Eileen Phelan's fevered brow when she finds out what her husband's gone and done. The two of them can swap notes on what life was like being married to a murderer. And Audrey can help pour the gin.
Ken Barlow had a huge storyline earlier this year in the Who Pushed Ken? saga, but it was more a showcase for his family, rather than Ken himself. Let's have Denise Osbourne back as Daniel's mum and she can spark up a flame with Ken again who can float around in his kimono.
Liz, of course. Nothing else needs to be said. Apart from get her name back up above the door at the Rovers.
Roy is very much a peripheral character these days. David Neilson, Roy Cropper and we fans deserve more.
And Yasmeen is a little gem, underused and in the background.
Come on Corrie, do your stuff, you're good at this, you've had 57 years practice. Give the stalwarts a voice and a storyline.
Tvor @tvordlj on Twitter
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