List of Coronation Street characters (2007)

The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street in 2007, by order of first appearance.

Wilf Morton

Wilf Morton
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Rodney Litchfield
First appearance	29 January 2007
Last appearance	5 October 2007
In-universe information Children Jerry Morton Grandchildren Darryl Morton Kayleigh Morton Mel Morton Jodie Morton

Wilfred "Wilf" Morton arrived on Coronation Street with his granddaughter, Jodie. He called Dev Alahan "chief", which Dev took to be a racist comment. However, Jodie explained that Wilf was not good with names and that this was simply his method of addressing people informally. Wilf is an ex-jailbird with an extensive criminal record, mostly off the back of his tendency to take part in a quick scam - a trait that many members of his family have inherited. On discovering granddaughter Mel's plans to join the police, he claimed it was like "being stabbed". However, despite his former misdemeanours, Wilf does hold his family dear; realising that his past record may affect Mel (or "Melanie", as he insists on calling her) and her application to join the Police Force, Wilf "faked" his death on Father's Day, 2007, submitting a false obituary to the Weatherfield Gazette. This action led to Blanche Hunt and Deirdre Barlow believing he was, indeed, dead - with the former arranging her own wake (despite still being very much alive) as a result. Wilf's intentions towards Blanche are not yet known; while the two often bicker, Blanche was genuinely shocked when she believed Wilf to be dead, and Wilf has made several flirtatious comments towards Mrs. Hunt. Although he appeared to live with his son and grandchildren, Wilf's appearances suddenly ceased and was not referred to when his family left the Street in September 2008. He didn't even appear when Jerry had a heart attack in June and hasn't been referred to since late 2007.

Wiki Dankowska

Wiki Dankowska
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Wanda Opalinska
Duration	2007-2009
First appearance	26 February 2007
Last appearance	6 February 2009
In-universe information Parents Mother, in Poland Children Son, in Poland

Wiki Dankowska (Polish pronunciation: [ˈviki daŋˈkɔfska] ), played by Wanda Opalinska, made her first appearance on 26 February 2007 as a new employee of Carla Connor at the Underworld factory. As a Polish immigrant, she was paid less than other employees, and they became concerned that their pay would be affected by this. She was bullied by Joanne Jackson and Janice Battersby, but Hayley Cropper secured her equal pay for her from Liam Connor. She is the only factory worker to have seen Kasia Barowicz fall and die in the factory during an illegal shift. Paul, Carla and Liam covered up Kasia's death until 8:00am the following morning, when the death would be covered by their insurance. Wiki went along with this when Carla told her that if they didn't do this, Kasia's family would get no compensation money. Wiki has a son back home in Poland, aged 21, and she worked in Underworld to support him.

She then started her own business selling underwear. In early 2008, Wiki spotted Kelly Crabtree stealing rejected underwear from Underworld to sell at her own knicker party, and Wiki was torn between telling Carla or keeping it secret. She was soon accused of stealing them herself but Kelly stepped forward to take the blame. She rarely is seen getting angry, but when Janice Battersby returned to work, having been arrested for fraud, after it was discovered she had kept the winnings that had been meant for the Lottery syndicate she was a part of for herself, Wiki was very angry with her and declared that it would be a long time before their friendship could be repaired.

On 25 December 2008, she spent Christmas with Emily Bishop, Norris Cole and Mary Taylor, where she cooked them a traditional Polish dinner. Though they weren't impressed she didn't notice and got merry.

On 6 February 2009 right after Tony Gordon confessed to Carla that he killed Liam Connor, Wiki interrupted them to say that she was going back to Poland, to look after her ill mother. ITV Announced in April 2009 that Wiki Dankowska will not return to Coronation Street after the show axed her.

Kasia Barowicz

Kasia Barowicz
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Irena Rodic
First appearance	26 February 2007
Last appearance	16 April 2007
In-universe information Occupation Seamstress

Kasia Barowicz arrived in 2007 as a Polish worker at the Underworld factory - their second Polish employee following Wiki.

On the morning of 16 April 2007, she was involved in an accident whilst working illegally for Carla Connor in the factory. She tripped whilst carrying a stack of boxes and fell down a flight of stairs, dying from the injuries she sustained. Carla panicked at the thought that her business plans would be scuppered and didn't phone for an ambulance. Instead she phoned her husband Paul who hurried to the factory.

Paul, Carla and Paul's brother Liam all lied to the police about what time Kasia died. They knew that the police would ask questions if they called the ambulance immediately. As Kasia was working out of hours after doing two shifts, they were breaking the law. Liam even clocked Kasia in at eight o'clock (the time that her legal shift was due to begin) in an attempt to avoid further questions.

That morning, Sally Webster, came in for material for daughter Rosie's school play costume. Sally grew suspicious and knew something didn't add up.

Derek

Derek
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	David Hounslow
First appearance	9 March 2007
Last appearance	15 July 2007
In-universe information Occupation Delivery man Spouse Linda

Derek, was a delivery man at the Rovers Return Inn who landlady Liz McDonald immediately took a shine to. He appeared to feel the same way, so she attempted to get closer to him. Liz became more keen on Derek as Vernon's lazy behaviour started to annoy her, and she continued to feel this way even after she and Vernon got engaged. The fact that Derek was married failed to stop her.

When Vernon was supposed to be meeting Liz for dinner, he became too drunk to turn up so she asked Derek to join her. When he arrived, they both had a good time and, on the way back to The Rovers, Liz and Derek shared a passionate kiss for the first time. After this, Liz continued to play around with Derek and eventually slept with him for the first time after he booked a hotel room for them both. The two then later agreed to continue seeing each other after Derek showed up at the pub pretending to be delivering.

Pat Stanaway

Pat Stanaway
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Sean Hughes
First appearance	28 March 2007
Last appearance	8 September 2007

Pat Stanaway was a short-lived love interest of Eileen Grimshaw.

Luigi

Luigi
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Chris Hannon
First appearance	1 July 2007
Last appearance	7 March 2008
In-universe information Occupation Formerly worked at Valandros restaurant

Luigi was first seen in 2007 at the all new Valandros restaurant, as an assistant chef. He instantly took a dislike to boss Leanne Battersby who he saw as inexperienced. He appeared between 2007 until 2008 when employee Paul Clayton set the restaurant alight in an insurance scam.

Ivor Priestley

Ivor Priestley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Paul Copley
First appearance	8 August 2007
Last appearance	2 December 2007
In-universe information Spouse Angela Hawthorne (2000-2003)

Ivor Priestley was played by Paul Copley. Ivor first appeared at the funeral of his ex wife Angela. He made friends with Norris Cole who was also previously married to Angela. Ivor and George both soon worked together to try and discover who Norris's love interest was, after receiving a declined proposal from business partner Rita, Norris went on to propose to Rita's friend Doreen Fenwick, only to discover that he and George had already done so too, after Norris declined his offer of marriage on 2 December, Doreen declined both Ivor and George's proposals, stating that she had changed her mind about getting married.

George Trench

George Trench
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Keith Barron
First appearance	8 August 2007
Last appearance	2 December 2007
In-universe information Spouse Angela Hawthorne (2004-2006)

George Trench was played by Keith Barron. George first appeared at the funeral of his ex-wife, Angela Hawthorne. He made friends with Norris Cole who was also previously married to Angela. George and Ivor both soon worked together to try and discover who Norris's love interest was, after receiving a declined proposal from business partner Rita, Norris went on to propose to Rita's friend Doreen Fenwick, only to discover that he and Ivor had already done so too, after Norris declined his offer of marriage on 2 December, Doreen declined both George and Ivor's proposals, stating that she had changed her mind about getting married.

Frank Nicholls

Frank Nicholls
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Keith Clifford
First appearance	19 August 2007
Last appearance	3 October 2007
In-universe information Occupation Businessman

Frank Nicholls was an elderly man who was first introduced when Cilla Battersby-Brown got a job at his care home. When Cilla discovered he had money she began flirting with him, and he invited her to become his full time carer. Frank was found by Cilla dead in his chair on 3 October 2007.

Christian Gatley

Christian Gatley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Andrew Turner
First appearance	10 September 2007
Last appearance	1 October 2007
In-universe information Occupation Record Shop Owner Parents Hayley Cropper Cath

Christian Gatley is the illegitimate son of transsexual character Hayley Cropper. He first appeared on the show on September 10, 2007. Christian ran a record shop on Ashton Road, Manchester called Sound Garden. At first Hayley told Christian that she was his aunt but the lies kept on piling higher and higher, and her husband Roy pressurized her to tell the truth, which she eventually did. When Hayley told Christian that she was not his aunt but in fact his father he went mad, violently lashing out at her and running away.

On 1 October 2007, Becky Granger visited Christian in the record shop and hit him repeatedly in revenge for him attacking Hayley. After she controlled her anger, she told him that whilst Hayley probably wasn't what he expected his father to look like, she was great and he was nothing. She made clear to him that whilst he hurt Hayley, she wouldn't want anyone to hurt him back.

Three weeks later it was revealed that Christian had resigned from the record shop and left Manchester.

Lindsey Gordon

Lindsey Gordon
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Susie Amy
Duration	2007
First appearance	26 November 2007
Last appearance	3 December 2007
In-universe information Spouse Tony Gordon (?-2006)

Lindsey Gordon was the ex-wife of businessman Tony Gordon.

She first appeared when she came to the factory and hit Carla Connor, warning her to stay away from her husband. She also told Carla that Tony was a womaniser and a control freak. Tony just told Carla to ignore his "crazy" ex. When Liam Connor began to play detective and tried to dig up Tony's past, he turned to Lindsey. She continued to still rant that Tony was a control freak, but claimed they were both still in love and that Tony would return to her. Liam tried to tell Carla this, but Carla wouldn't listen, which led to Liam proposing to Maria Sutherland.

Phil Hardwick

Phil Hardwick
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Richard Sargent
Duration	2007, 2008, 2009—
First appearance	28 November 2007
In-universe information Occupation Student

Phil Hardwick is Ryan Connor's wheel-chair bound best friend. He has made periodic appearances since 2007 and made his most recent in May 2009

Nick Neeson

Nick Neeson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Robert Horwell
First appearance	5 December 2007
Last appearance	18 April 2008
In-universe information Spouse Wendy Neeson (divorced) Children Ryan Connor (Biological) Alex Neeson (Legal)

Nick Neeson was played by Robert Horwell. Nick was first seen on the street stalking Ryan in December 2007. Ryan constantly saw Nick's car and was worried when he shouted out his name. Michelle and Liam went to confront Nick and got a shock in return when Nick said he believed to be Ryan's dad. It was then revealed that Ryan is the biological son of Nick, but Alex is his legal son. Ryan went away for a week with Nick on a Canoeing holiday and meets up with Ryan on occasions. Nick was last seen in April 2008 when Michelle was about to go to Ireland with Alex and Ryan to see her parents.

Abi Sharpe

Abi Sharpe
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Rachael Elizabeth
First appearance	12 December 2007
Last appearance	12 September 2008
In-universe information Occupation Police Officer

Police Constable Abi Sharpe was a police officer friend of Mel Morton, first seen in 2007. She had an on off flirtatious relationship with bookie Dan Mason. Abi flirted with Mel's twin brother, Darryl on their 19th birthday, to console him after Lauren Wilson had dumped him, in order to make Lauren jealous. Abi reappeared on 7 July 2008, helping Mel sort out her father, Jerry, after he had a heart attack and was drinking alcohol. Mel also asked her to do a police check on her mother's ex boyfriend, Gary Denmark whom she claimed beat her. At the end of August, Mel was prompted to stay at Abi's with Teresa persisting to live at No.6.

On 3 September 2008 Mel and Abi were celebrating completing their police training when they overheard some youth girls fighting. Abi called the police force while Mel attempted to break up the fight, when Abi saw Mel getting hurt she joined in to save her friend. The fight ended with Abi left with a bleeding eye after sustaining an injury with a glass bottle. Mel called an ambulance and told Jerry about the situation, in shock, Abi was safely transported to hospital. Abi later told Mel in hospital that she needed eye surgery as she had a detached retina. After the operation, Abi was confined to desk duty at the police station because of the damage done to her eye, this was much to her disappointment as she longed to be on the beat. This caused Mel to feel very guilty. Abi later relocated to Stretford and Mel soon followed.

Wendy Neeson

Wendy Neeson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Jane Slavin
First appearance	17 December 2007
Last appearance	7 March 2008
In-universe information Spouse Nick Neeson (divorced) Children Ryan Connor (Biological) Alex Neeson (Legal)

Wendy Neeson was played by Jane Slavin. She is the biological mother of Ryan Connor, but Alex is her legal son. Wendy told Alex's biological mother Michelle that she and her husband Nick had divorced over the row about Alex not being their biological son. She acted up when Alex went to stay with Michelle, and went to claim her son several times, and finally on 7 March 2008 managed to take Alex back home. Wendy, unlike Nick, was curious about Ryan but when he showed no interest in her, concentrated on Alex.