Ashley Peacock
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Steven Arnold | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 1995–2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 3812 1 February 1995 |
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| Last appearance | Episode 7489 10 December 2010 |
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| Introduced by | Sue Pritchard (1995) Brian Park (1996) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur (2006–2010) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Fred Elliott |
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| Mother | Kathleen Gutteridge |
| Wife |
Maxine Heavey (1999–2003) Claire Casey (2004–2010) |
| Sons | Freddie Peacock |
| Adoptive sons | Joshua Peacock |
| Stepsons | Joshua Peacock (2002-2003) |
| Grandfathers | William Elliott |
| Grandmothers | Amelia Elliott |
| Aunts | Beryl Peacock |
Ashley Sibelius Peacock is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by Steven Arnold, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 1 February 1995. On 23 April 2010, it was announced that the character had been axed along with his on-screen family by new producer Phil Collinson. Ashley was a victim of the tram crash and died as part of the show's 50th birthday in December 2010.
Ashley is the son of Fred Elliott and Kathleen Gutteridge. He was conceived when his father had a relationship with Kathleen who was an employee at his family's shop. Fred proposed to Kathleen, wanting to provide stability for his son but Kathleen rejected his proposal as she did not want to be tied down at a young age. When Ashley was born, Kathleen agreed to let Fred's sister Beryl Peacock and her husband Sam, raise Ashley as their own son. Ashley grew up believing Fred was his uncle and Beryl was his mother.
Ashley is first seen doing bicycle deliveries for his uncle, Fred Elliott, from his butcher's shop. Fred sends Ashley to Rita with a parcel of rump steak. Rita doesn't want it as she doesn't want to be obligated to Fred. Jamie does his puncture trick on Ashley's bike and is paid again. Kelly is pleased to see Ashley, her old schoolfriend. She gives him a cup of tea and is pleased to discover that he's not going out with anyone. She tells him that his old girlfriend Margaret was two timing him all the time. She is embarrassed when Sally matchmakes between them. Ashley and Kelly arrange to have a date in the Rovers, both terribly shy of actually asking the other out. Ashley feels bold enough to kiss Kelly but runs off in case Fred catches him. Ashley tells Judy that Fred intends to sell the horse for horsemeat. Ashley and Kelly plan to spend the night together at No.1 in Ken's absence. Ashley spends the night with Kelly at No.1. Emily sees Ashley leaving No.1 in the morning and realises that he spent the night with Kelly. Ken returns from the course to find Ashley wearing his dressing gown. Emily is annoyed when Ashley accuses her of telling Ken about him staying the night with Kelly. Emily tells Ken that she's not going to tell tales on Kelly but admits Ashley stayed the night. Kelly and Ashley have to cancel an evening out in Blackpool as Ken has an emergency meeting. Ashley tells Kelly that Ken puts on her but she accuses him of being selfish. Ashley apologises to Kelly and tells her that he's fed up as they never get any privacy. Ashley asks for time off as he has enteritis. However, Fred discovers that he's helping Kelly to move into Ken's house. A row ensues and Ashley gets fired. Ashley refuses to make amends with Fred. Kelly asks Rita to persuade Fred to take Ashley back as Ashley's too scared to approach Fred. Rita asks Fred to give Ashley a second chance but he tells her to let him run his business his way. She is put out. Rita explains to Kelly that she had no luck with Fred in getting Ashley's job back. Fred reinstates Ashley.
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