{"id":55029,"date":"2024-07-19T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2074588"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:21:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:21:50","slug":"coronation-street-confirms-paul-foreman-special-as-he-enjoys-final-day-out-with-billy","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/coronation-street-confirms-paul-foreman-special-as-he-enjoys-final-day-out-with-billy\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street confirms Paul Foreman special as he enjoys final day out with Billy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The episode will be narrated by Paul’s inner thoughts. <\/p>

By Helen Daly\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 19 July 2024 at 06:00 AM<\/p>

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ITV soap Coronation Street<\/a> will air a powerful episode on Friday 26th July 2024, dedicated to Paul Foreman (played by Peter Ash).<\/p>\n

Viewers have watched the fan-favourite character slowly deteriorate from motor neurone disease (MND).<\/p>\n

The special episode will be centred around Paul and Billy (Daniel Brocklebank), who want to spend one last day out together as it\u2019s become unsafe for Paul to use the stairlift out of his flat.<\/p>\n

On the morning when Paul wakes from his dream, he discovers that his speech has drastically worsened, and the events of the episode will be narrated by Paul\u2019s inner thoughts.<\/p>\n

Viewers will get a unique perspective on how Paul is feeling as he comes to terms throughout the day that he has limited time left \u2013 however, we\u2019ll see Paul\u2019s charm and humour is still vibrantly alive through Peter Ash\u2019s narration.<\/p>\n

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Coronation Street to air Billy and Paul\u2019s final day out. ITV<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The episode will be dedicated to the memory of rugby star Rob Burrow, who died from MND in June.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the powerful episode, producer Verity MacLeod said: \u201cPaul\u2019s MND has been such an important, powerful story, and this episode is one of the real pinnacle moments in Paul\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoronation Street has never done anything like this before \u2013 it is extraordinary, heartbreaking, funny and beautiful.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing we were keen to show in this episode is that, due to motor neurone disease, Paul\u2019s speech has now deteriorated to the point where he is unable to speak to his loved ones unaided by technology, that while brilliant, can be slow and restrictive.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, Paul\u2019s brain is still completely active, his personality hasn\u2019t changed. He still has a wicked sense of humour and is the quick-witted cheeky chappy we first met in 2018.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ash added that he is \u201cincredibly proud\u201d of the episode, adding: \u201cFrom the moment I read the script, I knew it was going to be something really special (mostly because I couldn\u2019t stop crying!).<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved being able to record Paul\u2019s inner thoughts, showing us the mind is still 100 per cent, even with MND. I hope the audience enjoys it, as everyone involved gave their all!\u201d<\/p>

Daniel Brocklebank, who lost his grandfather to the disease and is an ambassador of the MND Association, echoed the sentiments above, adding his praise for Ash\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

He shared: \u201cThere were times I burst into tears on set during the filming of this episode. There was one day I got in the car after work, and I just wept.<\/p>\n

\u201cPete and I have been living in an emotional state for a while now with this storyline, and obviously because we have played it out in real time. Seeing Pete in that condition is so emotional to play.<\/p>\n

\u201cPete\u2019s performance and his attention to detail has been incredible. I\u2019m hoping that he wins all the awards, he deserves it so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

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