July 10th 2024.
Maureen Lipman has become a well-known name on the popular soap opera Coronation Street, where she portrays the feisty and quick-witted Evelyn Plummer. However, the actress recently shared that there have been some challenges in playing this role. Prior to the announcement that she would be taking a break from the show, Maureen revealed that she had found certain aspects of the job difficult.
Last week, it was announced that Maureen's character Evelyn would be temporarily written out of the show towards the end of 2024, as the actress takes on a new role on stage. But before this news, Maureen had opened up about the surprises she encountered when she first joined the cast in 2018 as Tyrone Dobbs' biological grandmother. It was not her first time on the show, having previously appeared in a different role for six episodes back in 2002.
In an interview with Best magazine, Maureen shared her thoughts on the fast-paced nature of filming on Coronation Street. "I think it's a tough job because there's no time to rehearse," she said. "It didn't used to be like that. Coronation Street used to have a fully planned-out run by producers, but now you're in and you're out. I mean, it sorts the weak from the strong, because you've got to be able to do that. It's pretty scary when you start, but it's fine – it's good for you."
Maureen also touched on the changes she has seen in the show over the years, speaking on the Beyond The Title podcast earlier this year. She noted that the show now tackles more heavy and timely topics, such as murder and domestic abuse, whereas in the past there was more room for lighthearted conversations and interactions between characters.
Despite the challenges, Maureen has had a successful run on the show, with her character Evelyn forming a strong friendship with Roy Cropper and reconnecting with her estranged daughter Cassie Plummer. In the upcoming months, she will be taking on a new role as Mrs. Potty in a pantomime, but fans can rest assured that she will be returning to the cobbles in 2025.
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