The end for evil Rowan as Coronation Street films dramatic exit

Michael Adams

Published November 4, 2024 9:48am Updated November 6, 2024 11:38am

Rowan talks to Toyah in the bistro in Coronation Street — Georgia Taylor was spotted filming on location (Picture: ITV)

Coronation Street are currently filming court scenes on location – that could see the return of a huge character.

A famous Newton and Ridley van – which is used by crew to transport equipment and props – was first spotted outside of the former magistrates court in Bolton last week.

Parking has also been closed off, and will continue to be for the remainder of this week.

The historic building on Le Mans Crescent regularly doubles as Weatherfield Crown Court in the ITV soap, which can only mean one thing – someone’s in trouble!

A number of other production vehicles were spotted, as well as Corrie favourite Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Habeeb.

Newton and Ridley van from Coronation Street — A Newton and Ridley van – which is used by crew to transport equipment – was spotted (Picture: Michael Adams)

Bolton Town Hall aerial view — The historic area of Bolton doubles as Weatherfield Crown Court (Picture: David Goddard/Getty Images)

Whilst it could be speculated that the scenes filmed could be related to the mystery surrounding Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) death, which is currently ramping up on-screen, Georgia’s presence would suggest otherwise.

Viewers will undoubtedly be waiting for the sinister cult storyline to reach an end after being rested during recent months.

The plot saw Toyah’s sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) entwined in the suspicious Altovalent Institute. The leader Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) preyed on her vulnerabilities, trying to get her to invest in a research centre and turn on her neighbours.

Rowan talks to Leanne in the Chariot Square Hotel in Coronation Street — Will Leanne get justice? (Picture: ITV)

He also blackmailed Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), when he learnt that he’d been unfaithful and slept with Toyah.

After seeing his true colours, Leanne worked with Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) to bring him down. Amy had been conned out of £40,000.

We later heard that twisted Rowan had pleaded not guilty to blackmail and fraud, meaning the case will go to trial.

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In new pictures that have emerged, regular cast David Neilson (Roy Cropper), Paddy Bever (Max Turner), Mollie Gallagher (Nina Lucas) and Jack Carroll (Bobby Crawford) can be seen strolling down Le Mans Crescent in costume and wearing bright red dry robes.

Also shown are guest actors Chris Garner and Carol Royle, who portray Joel’s parents Gus and Anthea.