Ex Corrie Star Bored

[sootycat]

From DS



Johnny Briggs has confessed that he is finding life away from Coronation Street "boring".

Despite having a role in ITV's Echo Beach, Briggs, who played Corrie businessman Mike Baldwin for 30 years, admitted that he misses working on the soap.

"I'm finding semi-retirement boring. Very boring," he told the Press Association.

Briggs added that he would like to be involved in the 50th anniversary celebration for Coronation Street.

"Oh yes, of course I would," he commented. "I mean, I was in it for 30 years and I enjoyed every day. There wasn't a day where I thought: 'Oh, what am I doing here?' All the cast were great and the technicians were great."

The 72-year-old also revealed his favourite storyline from his time on the soap, saying: "I think the trilogy between Ken Barlow, Deirdre and me. It got 22 million viewers. Unbelievable."

What a shame he didn't think of the boredom factor before he decided to retire. !

[Nick]

I think he means Ken Barlow,Deirdre and MIKE...and they say viewers get the actors mixed up with the characters !!

how can Mike be involved....he's dead !!

[RitaLittlewood]

I think he means the retrospectives or something although a live ep with Ken being haunted by Mike would be good. LOL!

When he 'quit' he said he was going to retire. Then he carried on working so now it's semi-retirement. Missus take a chuck of cash in maintenance?

Patsy

[pearly queen]

How come he isn't taking advantage of his national free bus pass? Or sitting round Debenham's restaurant making a pot of tea last all day?
He could even look up old colleagues - maybe go for a pint with Bruce Jones?

There are thousands of things he can do - he needn't be bored, I'm sure he's got more options and cash than most retired people.

[RitaLittlewood]

LOL! Must be too expensive with flights now to go to Florida.

Patsy