WHAT NEXT FOR PETER & CARLA?
Peter wants to kick the booze – but is it too late to turn things around?
Booze has long been the demon on Peter Barlow’s shoulder, and the cabbie’s recent assault, combined with his discovery that his partner Carla slept with Adam, prompted a spectacular fall from the wagon and a stubborn, self destructive belief that he’s not worthy – or even capable – of being helped.
As Peter continues to entertain the idea of a slow descent into an early grave, Ken is hugely relieved by his son’s confession this week that he actually wants to live. But don’t let this ‘breakthrough’ fool you.
Our Corrie source tells us that while Peter’s mind is willing, his body may not be able. He manages to stay off alcohol in the coming months, but his health seriously deteriorates, leaving his and Carla’s future hanging by a thread.
‘Peter’s been told many times, “Your next drink could kill you,” and we felt that we had to make good on that to a degree, and go right to the end with what would happen to Peter’s body if he hit the bottle again – which, obviously, he has,’ says Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod.
‘Having spoken to Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, he’s keen to really immerse himself in Peter’s physical deterioration. So we’ve had discussions with doctors and nutritionists about how we can make it as visually shocking and realistic as possible.’
It’s going to be a rocky road ahead as Peter stares death in the face, but we’re promised that it will seal Peter and Carla’s reputation as Weatherfield’s answer to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
TOO CLOSE for comfort
Cindy frets when wounded Junior plays games
CONFESSION time
Denise tells the Brannings that daughter Chelsea caused the crush at Peggy’s
Joel MURDERED!
But which of the villain's many haters is to blame?
Love HURTS
Sam's injured when he tries to reunite Nick and Leanne
Girl BOSS!
FELICITY WARD introduces us to the female version of David Brent.
ECHOES of the past
ELEN RHYS on swapping solving crimes in Spain for a murder mystery in her native Wales
True DETECTIVES
We celebrate the crime-crackers who will be unravelling mysteries over the coming months...
Double TROUBLE
MICHAEL MCINTYRE on how fresh twists and star power will make this the best series of The Wheel yet
Time to say GOODBYE...
As Emmerdale legend Zak Dingle passes away, actor LISA RILEY pays tribute to her beloved co-star, the late Steve Halliwell
Power & PASSION!
What to expect from a lavish reworking of Dame Jilly Cooper’s steamy saga, set in the cut-throat world of TV