Graeme Proctor
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Craig Gazey | ||||||||
| Duration | 2008–2011 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 18 April 2008 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 13 June 2011 | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Steve Frost | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
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| Occupation | Butcher (2008–2010) Window cleaner (2009–2011) |
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| Home | London | ||||||||
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| Father | Adam Proctor |
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| Mother | Kathleen Proctor |
| Wife | Xin Chiang (2011–) |
| Uncles | Derek |
Graeme Proctor is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Craig Gazey, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 18 April 2008.
The character is also noted for his eccentric behaviour, outlandish one-liners and his habit of singing, often whilst walking alone. After the character had only been part of the serial for a short period he became a firm favourite with viewers, with Gazey winning three "Best newcomer" awards and "Best Comedy Performance" for his portrayal. It was announced in January 2011 that he would leave during summer 2011. The character departed on 13 June 2011.
After arriving on Coronation Street, he first stays with fellow former inmate and good friend, David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), but later moves out. Graeme soon commits a crime when he steals a sports car on the day he is released and brings it back to the Platts' house to the indignation of David's girlfriend, Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan). On 17 November 2008, Graeme, David and Tina break into the home of the Windasses, trash the kitchen and set fire to the fittings as the family had stolen tools belonging to Tina's father, Joe (Reece Dinsdale). Realizing he needs to rid of the car he stole, he enlists David's help but in a twist of events, the Windasses steal the vehicle, doing them a favour. Graeme continues supporting the Platts when the Windasses move next door to them in their ongoing feuding.
Graeme later goes on to get a job at Elliott and Sons Butchers run by Ashley Peacock (Steve Arnold) as he is short staffed. Graeme's storylines were for comedic effect. Graeme is paid by Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) to punch him in the face so that he can go to court to help Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly). Graeme punches Steve so hard that Steve crashes through the fencing of the Smoker's shelter. It is later revealed that the character was to take on the speaking mannerisms of Fred Elliott (John Savident) by using some of his famous sayings. Fred's son, Ashley, becomes extremely annoyed by Graeme's behaviour and he is forced to apologize. Graeme then starts his own gardening business and later begins a window cleaning service.
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