Character from the British soap opera Coronation Street
Soap opera character
Becky McDonald
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by
Katherine Kelly
Duration
2006–2012
First appearance
Episode 6221 5 February 2006 (2006-02-05)
Last appearance
Episode 7786 23 January 2012 (2012-01-23)
Classification
Former; regular
Introduced by
Tony Wood
Spin-off appearances
Out of Africa (2008) Romanian Holiday (2009)
In-universe information
Occupation
Cleaner
Seamstress
Waiter
Bartender
Businesswoman
Mother
Cath Granger
Half-sisters
Kylie Platt
Husband
Steve McDonald (2009–2011)
Stepdaughters
Amy Barlow
Nephews
Max Turner
Nieces
Lily Platt
Becky McDonald (also Granger) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Katherine Kelly. Becky was created by producer Tony Wood, and made her debut in the episode airing on 5 February 2006. Kelly was initially contracted to appear for three months, but became a series regular after impressing the serial's producers. In April 2011, Kelly announced her decision to leave the soap. Producer Phil Collinson created dramatic storylines in the build-up to her exit.
Becky's storylines focused on her friendship with Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondhalgh), which helped change public opinion of the character, and her relationship with Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) and her marriage with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), with the latter producing two wedding storylines which were highly publicised by ITV. Other notable storylines have included her drunken rampages, two miscarriages and her desire to adopt a child. Becky was portrayed as a no-nonsense character, whose time on the show has been described as a journey. Viewers saw her change from a "thieving ex-con" into a vulnerable woman. The character was praised by crime-reduction charity Nacro for changing opinions on former prisoners. She has been referred to as a "Coronation Street icon", and one of the serial's most popular characters, with critics often praising her activities. However, her tendency to smoke when under stress and litter the streets with cigarettes were criticised by UK environmental agencies. Kelly garnered various awards and nominations for her portrayal of Becky.
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