| Marcus Dent | |||||||
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 Charlie Condou as Marcus Dent (2007) |
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||
| Portrayed by | Charlie Condou | ||||||
| Introduced by | Steve Frost (2007) Phil Collinson (2011) |
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| Duration | 2007–08, 2011– | ||||||
| First appearance | 7 September 2007 | ||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||
| Profile | |||||||
| Date of birth | 1978[1] | ||||||
| Home | 2a Coronation Street | ||||||
| Occupation | Midwife | ||||||
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Marcus Dent is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Charlie Condou. He made his first screen appearance during the episode on 7 September 2007. Marcus departed on 5 September 2008, but returned on 24 April 2011.
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Casting [edit]
In April 2008, it was announced that Condou had left the show after a year playing Marcus.[2] A show insider said : "Charlie's very popular among the cast and he'll be missed. His character has made a big impact over the last year, quite ground-breaking really - no doubt there will be a juicy exit for Marcus. The likelihood will be a love triangle."[2] Speaking of his departure Condou said: "I have had a fantastic time in Coronation Street, but as a jobbing actor I believe it is time to move on. There are a few things in the pipeline, one of which is a feature film which is being made abroad. But all that's under wraps at the moment."[2] A Corrie spokeswoman said : "We'll be sad to see Charlie leave. The decision was a mutual one."[2]
In January 2011, it was confirmed that Dent would return to Coronation Street.[3] A statement on the show's official website said: "There are eventful times ahead for Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) as his old flame Marcus Dent returns to the cobbles. Marcus arrives back in Weatherfield on 13 May 2011 and the relationship between him and Sean is rekindled."[3] Later in 2012, Sean and Marcus split up after Marcus began a heterosexual relationship with Maria.
Storylines [edit]
2007–08 [edit]
Marcus is initially a sonographer at Weatherfield General Hospital, introduced when Violet Wilson (Jenny Platt) goes for a scan. He gives his number to Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) who is also present at the scan. The two start dating but Sean is unsure how the relationship should progress. Sean tricks Marcus into revealing the sex of the baby when he wants to know but Violet doesn't, causing a rough patch in the relationship, but it is overcome and the couple remain together happily. Marcus and Sean deliver Violet and Sean's son when Violet goes into labour in The Rovers on 22 February 2008. He is by the side of Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) as she gives birth to her stillborn baby in April 2008. Marcus quits his sonographer job to try to find more fulfilling employment. He and Sean plan to move into their own flat but Sean briefly loses his job at Underworld putting their plans on hold.
On 27 August 2008, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) receives a call from her son Todd (Bruno Langley) saying that he has seen Marcus in a nightclub in London with another man. Eileen subsequently tells Sean who initially dismisses it but becomes increasingly more paranoid and angry. When Marcus discovers that Sean has made a pass at Tom Kerrigan (Philip McGinley), he punches Tom as he suspects that Sean has slept with him. Marcus later tells Sean that he is fed up of his jealousy and calls a cab to take him to London. Sean pleads with Marcus but he says an emotional goodbye to Eileen, Maria and Liam (Rob James-Collier) before departing for London, leaving Sean devastated. When he leaves, he promises to keep in touch with Eileen and Maria as he has been through so much with them.
2011– [edit]
In April 2011, Sean goes down to London to visit Violet and Jamie (Rupert Hill) so he can see Dylan. After witnessing them row, he decides to go and join Dylan in the kitchen and is shocked to find Marcus there with Dylan. They decide to put the past behind them and have a day out in London with Dylan. When they return, they see Jamie leaving in a taxi and try to comfort Violet but Sean leaves after Violet is hostile towards him. As Sean gets on the coach and the coach leaves, Marcus arrives with some flowers but he is too late. Several weeks later, Marcus returns to Weatherfield and catches up with Sean, hugs Eileen and meets Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) and Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston). He announces that he has a job interview and is hoping to stay in Weatherfield. Eileen organises a blind date for Sean which turns out to be Marcus, and they go on a date to Nick (Ben Price)'s bar, Marcus later kisses Sean and they decide to give their relationship another go.
In June, Sean hears that Violet has been in a car crash and needs someone to look after Dylan. He immediately decides that he must look after Dylan but does not tell Marcus as he had recently booked a holiday. However, Eileen tells Marcus about Dylan and Marcus supports Sean and they decide to go and collect Dylan but after Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) makes a remark about Sean and Dylan, causing Sean to have second thoughts but Marcus eventually persuades him to go and get Dylan. Dylan stays with them until Violet has recovered from her injuries, sparking a desire in Marcus for a child of his own but Sean isn't interested in having any more. Marcus tries to pretend that being part-time dad to Dylan and helping Maria with Liam is enough but in the end, he and Sean can't agree about this and split up. Marcus stays with Maria, Kirk and Liam for a while and talks about going back to London but Maria persuades him to stay in Weatherfield.
In October 2012, Marcus knows something is wrong with Maria and after a little persuasion, admits that she has found a lump in her breast. Fearing it could be cancer, she asks him to go with her to the hospital, which he does. They learn that Maria does not have cancer and on returning to Maria's flat, they share a kiss, much to Marcus's surprise. They pretend it never happened and go to Eileen's birthday party, especially as Maria is dating Jason and Marcus is dating a colleague, Aiden. Eventually they admit their feelings for each other and end their relationships with Jason and Aiden. Aiden, angry at Marcus for agreeing to move to London with him and then changing his mind, assumes that Sean has been causing trouble. Sean gets the impression that Marcus wants him back and is horrified to walk into the flat and find Marcus kissing Maria. He then struggles to accept that Marcus is now in a straight relationship and tells Jason, who is absolutely furious with both of them for lying to him
References [edit]
- ^ "Marcus Dent". itv.com. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Coronation Street star Charlie Condou to leave the soap". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. 10 April 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Coronation Street's Marcus Dent return confirmed". STV. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
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