ITV Coronation Street announces return of Stephanie Beacham as Martha Frazer causes problems for Ken Barlow
20.10.2022 - 14:35
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Ken Barlow is set to find himself reunited with another former flame as Coronation Street announced the return of Stephanie Beacham. The actress will reprise her role of Martha Frazer in the ITV soap next month, it was revealed on Thursday (October 10).
Martha's return to Weatherfield comes 13 years after a brief fling with Ken almost resulted in him leaving his wife Deirdre. And having recently rekindled his relationship with another of his ex-lovers, Wendy Popadopulous, Ken is stunned when Martha arrives to help out with the Weatherfield Players Am Dram production.
Despite his burgeoning feelings for Wendy, it’s not long before his head is turned once more by the exotic charms of actress Martha, and yet again, the octogenarian lothario finds himself in a classic soap love triangle.
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Acclaimed actress Stephanie said of her return to the famous cobbles: “I am delighted that Martha has returned to Weatherfield. It is an absolute joy to be working with Bill again.”
Meanwhile, Corrie legend William Roache added: "I was delighted when Wendy came back into Ken’s life. I love that the writers are drawing on the rich history of Ken’s life to come up with these stories. When I found out that Martha was also going to make a return I was thrilled, but I fear heartache may be round the corner once more for Ken now he has found himself in another love triangle."
Corrie viewers were first introduced to Martha back at the start of 2009 when Ken was out walking his dog Eccles near Weatherfield Canal. When the dog chased after some ducks and fell into the freezing water, Ken had to try and get her out. But it was Martha who extended a
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