CHARLIE CONDOU CONFIDENTIAL: CHARLIE CONDOU

Thursday, August 15, 2013

CHARLIE CONDOU - No.811

MARCUS FROM CORRIE

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OUT WITH THE FAMILY

15 SEP 2013 LONDON

ALTERNATIVE PARENTING SHOW

21 SEP 2013 LONDON

Top British celebs to host family day at the London landmark, giving gay families a support network and a lovely day out

Gay celebrities and UK TV actors Charlie Condou (Coronation Street) and Sophie Ward (Holby City) are gearing up for some animal antics at London Zoo, hosting a grand day out for LGBT parents and their kids. Expecting animals, food and fun, the zoo is opening its gates to gay families across the UK, hoping to create a relaxed environment for like-minded families to interact and network. Both LGBT parents themselves, soap actors Condou and Ward will be on hand to share their own personal experiences on the highs and lows of the joys of raising children in a same-sex relationship. Condou believes events like this are important with the continuing increase of LGBT parents in the UK, as same-sex parenting can still be viewed in a negative light. ‘Some gay families can feel isolated, don’t have a good support network around them and often find it hard to meet people who are sharing similar experiences,’ he said. Even Ward agrees, ‘[raising a child] can be even more challenging for parents who happen to be gay.’ However the event seeks to relieve some of the pressure of parenting, with Condou adding: ‘There will be people on hand to offer advice and support but above all, it is an opportunity for LGBT parents and their children to have fun in an open, non-judgemental and friendly environment.’ This is the first major gathering of its kind, run by organization ‘Out with the Family’, taking place 15 September at London Zoo. The pairing will also be speaking at The Alternative Parenting Show on 21 September in London. This is a major convention for would-be gay parents, the biggest event of its kind in the UK, with exhibitions and parenting experts on hand to offer advice to potential parents.

BRUNO LANGLEY BACK ON CORRIE TO REPRISE HIS TODD GRIMSHAW ROLE

Expect some action soon when Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) arrives to wreak havoc on Corrie. Back in July 2008, Todd Grimshaw was the one that caused Corrie couple Sean and Marcus to split by revealing to Sean that Marcus was spotted with an ex called Noel. After a blazing row, Marcus left the self-absorbed Sean for the bright lights of London but returned to Corrie in 2011 when Sean accidentally met Marcus and decided he wanted Marcus back. All these relationship shenanigans were a cleverly written exit and reentry for Charlie Condou who plays Marcus, as he was off to become a dad for the first time and try other career options. But now, Todd is back to make a play for Marcus - ahem, allegedly.

The following newspaper excerpt is from a period before this blog was up and running and gives an overview of plotlines from 2008:

Corrie couple Sean Tully & Marcus Dent split:

By Katie Begley

Daily Star Published 14th July 2008

And it is all down to the Street’s original gay Todd Grimshaw. He spills the beans that medic Marcus has been seeing a bloke called Noel in London. At first Sean (Antony Cotton) cannot believe his lover would two-time him and pours his heart out to Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu). She tries to reassure him all is well but heartbroken Sean tells Kelly: “It’s so awful. I can’t bear the thought of him being with someone else. I love him.” Sean then rings old pal Todd (Bruno Langley) to check his facts before confronting Marcus. He then rants at his other half: “Don’t deny it because you've been seen with someone else. Just tell me who he was and if you love him.” And Marcus (Charlie Condou) finally confesses to snogging ex-lover Noel. A Corrie mole said: “Sean is shattered by the news. He knows that things can never be the same again between him and Marcus.” Actor Charlie is quitting Corrie when his year-long deal ends in September. He said: “It’s the right time to move on and there are a few things in the pipeline.”

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