October 9th 2024.
Jonathan Harvey, the talented screenwriter behind the popular Coronation Street, has recently announced his plans to return to the show after taking a break last week. This news has been met with excitement from fans, as Jonathan has been a key part of the show for over two decades, writing a total of 331 scripts.
Jonathan first joined the show in 2004, initially brought on to help with Todd Grimshaw's coming-out storyline. However, his skill and dedication soon led to him becoming a regular writer for the show. He has also worked on other successful projects, such as the Kathy Burke sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme and the play Beautiful Thing, which was adapted for the screen in 1996.
In fact, Beautiful Thing featured some familiar faces from the world of soap, including Linda Henry and Tameka Empson, who both went on to star in EastEnders. Jonathan recently reunited with Linda, who has taken a break from the BBC drama, proving that the soap world is a small one.
Last week, Jonathan confirmed his departure from Coronation Street with a witty tweet, revealing that his last episode would be Paul's funeral. He also mentioned that the first half of the episode was written by Jan McVerry, with Jonathan penning the second half.
But this departure doesn't mean the end of Jonathan's career in soapland. He has announced that he will be returning next year, after taking a well-deserved break from the fast-paced world of soap writing. In the meantime, he has been busy with his latest project, Here You Come Again, a new musical featuring the music of Dolly Parton. The show will debut at the Lowry Theatre in Salford, which is conveniently located near the Coronation Street set.
Jonathan has adapted Here You Come Again for British audiences, and the show continues to tour regularly. In an interview with I Love Manchester, he was asked if he would ever consider returning to writing for soaps. In his usual humorous style, he replied, "If they'll have me!" He went on to explain that he had initially only planned to stay with Coronation Street for a year or two, but ended up staying for twenty years.
His quick-witted writing has made him a fan favorite, and fans will surely be delighted to hear that he plans to return to the show. Jonathan also revealed that his work on Coronation Street has been one of the most enjoyable writing jobs of his career. Working with a team of writers in the writers' room has been a refreshing change from the solitary process of writing.
As a former teacher, Jonathan has also found a sense of camaraderie with the staff on Coronation Street. He has missed the sense of community he experienced in the staff room, and feels that he has found a similar environment on the show.
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