October 25th 2024.
Jonathan Harvey, the talented and award-winning screenwriter behind the popular show Coronation Street, recently announced his intention to return to the ITV soap after leaving earlier this month. The 56-year-old writer had been a part of the show for over two decades, penning a total of 331 scripts that brought the cobbled streets of Weatherfield to life.
His journey with the show began in 2004 when he joined as a consultant to help guide the staff with Todd Grimshaw's coming-out story. However, his exceptional writing skills quickly earned him a permanent spot as one of the show's regular writers. Before his time on Coronation Street, Jonathan had worked on other successful projects like the Kathy Burke vehicle Gimme Gimme Gimme and the play Beautiful Thing, which was later adapted into a film in 1996.
The film featured future EastEnders actresses Linda Henry and Tameka Empson, and it was a delight to see Jonathan reunite with Linda recently, as she made a guest appearance on the show after a long absence. However, Jonathan's departure from Coronation Street was short-lived, as he revealed in an interview that he plans to return next year.
In early October, Jonathan announced his decision to take a break from the show, but not before leaving his mark on the popular soap. His final episode aired on X, and he humorously wrote, "My last episode of Corrie is on tonight. Paul's funeral. Jan McVerry wrote the first half, and I wrote the second. I'm sure it'll all be smooth sailing and everyone will get along just fine."
His departure from the show came after he announced that he had "stepped back" to take an extended break. But Jonathan hasn't been idle during his time away from Coronation Street. He has been working on his latest project, a new musical called Here You Come Again, featuring the music of Dolly Parton. The musical is set to debut in Salford's Lowry Theatre, just meters away from the Coronation Street set, at the end of the month. Jonathan has adapted the musical for British audiences, and it promises to be a hit.
Beautiful Thing, which has featured several soap stars on screen and on stage, continues to tour regularly. In a recent interview, Jonathan expressed his love for working on Coronation Street and joked, "If they'll have me, I'm planning on returning next year. I felt like after twenty years, it was time for a break. I honestly thought I would only stay for a year or two, but time flew by."
His witty and clever writing has made him a fan favorite, and his return to the show will undoubtedly be welcomed by viewers. Speaking about his most enjoyable writing job, Jonathan revealed, "Probably Corrie. Being part of a team is always fun. Writing can be a lonely and isolating process, so being able to spend time with other writers in the writers' room is a bonus."
Before his successful career as a screenwriter, Jonathan was a teacher, and he reminisced about his time in the education sector. "When I left teaching, the only thing I missed was the camaraderie of the staff room," he shared. "But now, I feel like I get a version of that with Corrie."
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