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The Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star reveals he's working part time in a coffee van after moaning acting roles have dried up
A CORONATION Street legend has revealed he's working part time in a coffee van - after saying acting roles have dried up. He appeared in the ITV soap for over a decade, with brief returns subsequently. 4 4 4 Charlie Lawson, 65, played the character of Jim McDonald - dad to Street stalwart Steve (Simon Gregson). Viewers will remember his tumultuous marriage to Liz (Beverley Callard). Posting on X, Charlie shared a short clip of himself speaking from the coffee van. He said: "Well folks, welcome to Bridge 19 café, which is on the Macclesfield Canal, going north something or other. "Saturdays and Sundays, from breakfast time early in the morning until two o'clock." He added: "I'm here sometimes, cooking for you so you can get a selfie and all that sort of craic as well." One follower commented: "Keep up the great work Charlie." Another added: "That's 25 minutes from me see you tomorrow ill have sausage bacon on thick bread with brown sauce and my Scooby will have 6 sausages please." Charlie joined the Coronation Street cast as Jim McDonald in 1989, staying on for an impressive 11 years. He quit the role in 2000 - but has returned for brief stints, most recently in 2018. Coronation Street proposal goes badly wrong as Carla Connor forced to call it off It comes as the actor previously addressed 2024 being his worst year in the entertainment industry. Speaking on The Nolan Show, Charlie said: "2024 is the most unsuccessful year I've had in 44 years. "And there are a lot of issues to do with that. "I've got lots of white hair, I'm 64 and there are less parts around. "I work for GB News at the moment and I've got to renegotiate that contract next year and my wife Debbie runs a women's refuge. "I'm in the living room with my shooting gear on because I'm a field sportsman and because I can't have the heat on all day and it's Baltic over here. "Have you looked at your bills? "You have lean times, I mean last year the heat was on all the time in the winter, this year it will not be." 4
Belfast Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Many outside NI may not have a clue what they've just watched on GB News, but it was still great fun
Dodgy camera work akin to a Facebook live feed? Check. Dame Arlene Foster wearing orange? Check. Charlie Lawson as unfiltered as ever? Check. Presenters back in the studio who have little clue as to what's occurring? Check. And so the Grand GB News Orange Tour of Ulster continues: Armagh to Belfast to Carrickfergus and, this year, Coleraine.
Belfast Telegraph
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Dame Arlene Foster returns to front GB News coverage of The Twelfth
Last year former Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson teamed up with Ms Foster for coverage from Carrickfergus. Commentators also included Trinity College Dublin historian Dr Gavin Hughes along with GB presenter Dougie Beattie. Posting on X, Ms Foster said: 'One week to go until the big day! 'This year @GBNEWS will be bringing you The Twelfth live from Coleraine with all the usual gang. See you then.' The former DUP leader moved into broadcasting after resigning her Assembly seat in October 2021, becoming a presenter on GB News for a period. She was given her own programme – The Briefing with Arlene Foster – which was broadcast on Fridays and regularly appeared on the channel's Sunday political magazine show The Political Correction. Last month, the former Stormont First Minister made her Sky News debut on Press Review. The programme previews the following day's newspapers every evening ahead of their publication the following morning. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content The Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690, which unfolded at the Boyne river north of Dublin and saw Protestant King William of Orange defeat Catholic King James II to secure a Protestant line of succession to the British Crown. Thousands of Orange lodge members parade through the summer months to mark William's victory and other key dates in Protestant, unionist, loyalist (PUL) culture. Those celebrations culminate on the Twelfth. For the fourth year running, GB News are on the ground to cover the parade. Bands and marchers will take to the streets at 18 locations across all six of Northern Ireland's counties to mark the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. This year Dundonald will host a Twelfth demonstration for the first time in more than 50 years. It will join 18 other venues across Northern Ireland including Belfast, Ballymena, Kesh, Coleraine, Keady Coagh, Sixmilecross, Augher, Dromara, Dundrum, Kilkeel, Cullybackey, Rasharkin, Carnlough, Lisburn, Glengormley and Maghera. The Twelfth demonstrations in Northern Ireland will follow the traditional Rossnowlagh parade held in Co Donegal which took place on Saturday.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street legend sparks concern days after hospital dash, saying ‘I'm in mad pain'
CORONATION Street legend Charlie Lawson has given fans an update after being rushed to hospital earlier this month following two falls. The soap favourite, 65, revealed he's back at his Cheshire home with wife Debbie and dog Seamus but is still suffering from "mad sciatic pain". Advertisement 5 Charlie Lawson has given fans a health update after a hospital dash Credit: Charlie Lawson 5 The soap star is in agony with back issues Credit: X He shared a video on X and wrote: "Well, back home! I'm in the exact same pain and state of immobility as I went in 10 days ago!!!" Charlie was relieved to find he doesn't have cauda equina syndrome - compression at the lower end of the spine that can cause permanent damage with life-changing consequences. He said: "I don't mind telling you I'm fed up, I haven't been able to walk Seamus as you can see and it's starting to get to me being an outside tough character. "I can't stand this sitting indoors and having to rest all the time with mad sciatic pain and all the rest of it but I'm home, the sun's out and I'm with my darling Debbie so I'll see you soon. Cheerio now." Advertisement The Jim McDonald actor underwent an MRI and various tests during his hospital visit. In a video, Charlie explained his predicament, saying: "Hi folks, went to physio this morning and she sent me straight to A&E, which I did. "They examined me. I have an MRI scan and I'm sitting waiting for the results. "They've whisked me back in for more examinations so it's not going awfully well at the moment. Advertisement "Anyway, I'll keep you updated. "They put a wristband on me and all sorts of craic. I've fallen over twice, so something going wrong down there." Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson says cast are underpaid The well-wishes are still coming in for Charlie, with one sympathetic fan writing: "Awww Charlie, thanks for updating us. I've been thinking about you. Hope you get some answers and get back to full health soon. Such a worry. Look after yourself and love to Debbie xx." Another said: "I hope they sort something soon Charlie. Chronic pain is a horrendous thing to live with until it is controlled." Advertisement A third said: "Can see it in your eyes. I hope you get it sorted. It's awful. Please look at decompression of the spine. It helped my husband immensely. Wishing you so much luck get well." Charlie joined Coronation Street in 1989 immediately grabbing attention as Jim, the patriarch of the McDonald family. He was on the soap for eleven years before he quit the role. In his 2024 memoir, Charlie recalled "hating every minute" of working on the set, prior to his exit in 2000. Advertisement The actor went into detail about how he had wanted to leave the soap a year before he finally did. He wrote: "For months now, I have been going through the motions of turning up and doing Jim McDonald, and hating every moment of it and believe it or not, on more than one occasion seriously considering taking the lift to the fourth floor, walking into Jane Macnaught's office, our Christmas producer, and telling her to shove it up their a***s. "The biggest mistake was that I did not take this action." Despite his grievances, Charlie has reprised the role of Jim on multiple occasions over the years, with the last time being in 2018. Advertisement 5 Charlie was last seen in Corrie in 2018 Credit: Rex Features 5 The actor shot to fame in Coronation Street playing Jim McDonald Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street legend sparks concern days after hospital dash, saying ‘I'm in mad pain'
CORONATION Street legend Charlie Lawson has given fans an update after being rushed to hospital earlier this month following two falls. The soap favourite, 65, revealed he's back at his Cheshire home with wife Debbie and dog Seamus but is still suffering from "mad sciatic pain". 5 Charlie Lawson has given fans a health update after a hospital dash Credit: Charlie Lawson 5 The soap star is in agony with back issues Credit: X He shared a video on X and wrote: "Well, back home! He said: "I don't mind telling you I'm fed up, I haven't been able to walk Seamus as you can see and it's starting to get to me being an outside tough character. "I can't stand this sitting indoors and having to rest all the time with mad sciatic pain and all the rest of it but I'm home, the sun's out and I'm with my darling Debbie so I'll see you soon. Cheerio now." READ MORE ON CORONATION STREET The Jim McDonald actor underwent an MRI and various tests during his hospital visit. In a video, Charlie explained his predicament, saying: "Hi folks, went to physio this morning and she sent me straight to A&E, which I did. "They examined me. I have an MRI scan and I'm sitting waiting for the results. "They've whisked me back in for more examinations so it's not going awfully well at the moment. Most read in News TV "Anyway, I'll keep you updated. "They put a wristband on me and all sorts of craic. I've fallen over twice, so something going wrong down there." Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson says cast are underpaid The well-wishes are still coming in for Charlie, with one sympathetic fan writing: "Awww Charlie, thanks for updating us. I've been thinking about you. Hope you get some answers and get back to full health soon. Such a worry. Look after yourself and love to Debbie xx." Another said: "I hope they sort something soon Charlie. Chronic pain is a horrendous thing to live with until it is controlled." A third said: "Can see it in your eyes. I hope you get it sorted. It's awful. Please look at decompression of the spine. It helped my husband immensely. Wishing you so much luck get well." Charlie joined Coronation Street in 1989 immediately grabbing attention as Jim, the patriarch of the McDonald family. He was on the soap for eleven years before he quit the role. In his 2024 memoir, The actor went into detail about how he had wanted to leave the soap a year before he finally did. He wrote: "For months now, I have been going through the motions of turning up and doing Jim McDonald, and hating every moment of it and believe it or not, on more than one occasion seriously considering taking the lift to the fourth floor, walking into Jane Macnaught's office, our Christmas producer, and telling her to shove it up their a***s. "The biggest mistake was that I did not take this action." Despite his grievances, 5 Charlie was last seen in Corrie in 2018 Credit: Rex Features 5 The actor shot to fame in Coronation Street playing Jim McDonald Credit: ITV 5 Charlie spilled the beans on life in Corrie in his 2024 memoir Credit: Amazon
