November 8th 2024.
Hope Street has been a staple in the lives of many viewers, and one of its most beloved characters, Barry Pettigrew, has been a key figure since the very beginning. Warning: spoilers ahead for those who haven't seen the latest episode. This past Friday's episode of Hope Street was filled with heartache as we said goodbye to Barry, who has been a mainstay on the BBC One series for over three years.
The devastation in Port Devine was palpable as retired police officer Barry was found unresponsive by his stepdaughter Marlene. She had become worried when he didn't return home from a trip on his boat. It was Eve Dunlop, the new police inspector, who was there with Marlene when she made the heartbreaking discovery. Eve offered her sympathies in what were undoubtedly some of the most emotional scenes in the series. I'm not crying, you're crying.
Barry, along with other beloved characters like Concepta O'Hare and Finn, made his first appearance in the very first episode of Hope Street. His relationships with Marlene and Concepta, plus his protective nature towards Finn, made for some truly memorable moments throughout the years.
Hope Street, which follows the lives of both the local police department and residents of a Northern Irish town, returned for its fourth series last week. Metro has declared it to be the best yet. Since its debut three years ago, the BBC One series has become a force to be reckoned with.
Barry's absence will certainly be felt by all who knew and loved him. His friendship with Concepta was always a joy to watch and provided some of the most heartwarming moments in the series. The first series introduced us to Leila Hussain, whose arrival caused quite a stir in Port Devine. In the second series, we saw the addition of detective Al Quinn, who proved to be quite the troublemaker. And in the third series, Hollyoaks star Karan Hasan joined as Jo Lipton, much to the delight of Callum McCarthy, with whom she began a relationship.
Sadly, Barry's time in Port Devine has come to an end. The fourth series has brought about some major changes, with key stars leaving and new cast members joining, including Derry Girls' Tara Lynne. In last week's episode, Jo Lipton left Port Devine for a new adventure in Belfast, leaving Callum with quite the bombshell. She revealed that Nicole Devine-Dunwoody may be pregnant, possibly with Callum's child. This adds even more drama to an already intense series.
Don't miss out on all the drama and heartache in Hope Street's fourth series, airing Fridays at 2pm on BBC One. And for those who can't catch it on TV, you can stream all of series four on BBC iPlayer. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to reach out to us via email - we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soap-related on our homepage.
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