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Ruby Dobbs

Milton Fanshaw
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Robert Vaughn
First appearance 27 January 2012
Last appearance 19 February 2012
Introduced by Phil Collinson
Classification Former; recurring
Alison Soames
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Dawn Hope
Duration 2012–2013
First appearance 24 May 2012
Last appearance 25 March 2013
Introduced by Phil Collinson
Classification Former; recurring
Gloria Price
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Sue Johnston
Duration 2012–2014
First appearance 5 September 2012
Last appearance 21 February 2014
Introduced by Phil Collinson
Classification Former, regular
Profile
Occupation Barmaid
Pub Landlady
Talent Agent
Home Southern France
Ruby Dobbs
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Macy Alabi
Duration 2012–
First appearance 9 September 2012
Introduced by Phil Collinson
Classification Present; recurring
Profile
Other names Ruby Soames (1st birth name)
Ruby Dobbs (2nd birth name)
Home 9 Coronation Street
Mandy Kamara
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Pamela Nomvete
Duration 2012–2013
First appearance 14 September 2012
Last appearance 9 August 2013
Introduced by Phil Collinson
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Pub chef and barmaid

Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in 2012, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by series producer, Phil Collinson. Milton Fanshaw, a new love interest for Sylvia Goodwin, arrived in January. Rob Donovan made his first appearance in July. Gloria Price, Ruby Dobbs, Mandy Kamara and her daughter, Jenna made their debuts in September. Penny Thornley arrived in October and Carole Evans made her debut in November.

Milton Fanshaw, played by Robert Vaughn, made his first on-screen appearance on 27 January 2012. Milton was introduced as a new love interest for Sylvia Goodwin (Stephanie Cole). The character and casting were announced on 2 November 2011. Vaughn had a three-week guest stint with the show. Of Vaughn's casting, Coronation Street producer Phil Collinson commented: "I am delighted to be welcoming The Man from U.N.C.L.E. to Coronation Street. Robert was a huge part of my childhood and a magnificent actor. I am looking forward to seeing the impact this exotic character has on the ladies of Weatherfield." The actor began filming his first scenes on 7 December 2011. Steve White from the Daily Mirror reported that Vaughn would be using the former dressing room of Betty Driver (who played Betty Turpin). The dressing room had been locked after Driver's death in October 2011. Milton is a wealthy American man who meets Sylvia while she is away on a cruise.itv.com said Milton "puts the cat firmly amongst the pigeons."Will Thorp (who played Chris Gray) called Vaughn's casting "incredible", while a Coronation Street insider said Vaughn's casting had given the show's cast a "massive boost." Jaci Stephen of the Daily Mail said Milton brings "some light relief" to the show.


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