Irene "Renee" Roberts (also Bradshaw) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Madge Hindle. The character was created by producer Bill Podmore as a new shop keeper. He wanted a mature female to create an atmosphere of gossip the show had previously boasted. While Podmore envisioned Renee as a feisty character, Hindle decided to play down the persona and make her likeable; she believed that no one would visit her shop otherwise. Renee was partnered with Alf Roberts (Bryan Mosley) and they later marry. However, Hindle and Mosley did not think the two were compatible. Renee also features in a feud over her shop and comedic stories such as a disastrous fishing trip.
Writers eventually decided that the Roberts' marriage had failed, and wrote her out; Renee was killed off in a car accident. Podmore has maintained that he made the correct decision, citing Renee's exit as establishing Alf as a memorable character. Reporters from Inside Soap and the Sunday Mail have branded Renee's death as shocking. The character's wedding was popular with journalists from the Daily Record and the Independent Broadcasting Authority.
Irene "Renee" Roberts (also Bradshaw) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Madge Hindle. The character...
the role of the feisty shopkeeper, ReneeBradshaw. Hindle joined the cast as ReneeBradshaw in 1976. In 1978, Renee was married to the character Alf Roberts...
married ReneeBradshaw (Madge Hindle), who now owned the corner shop. Theirs was an awkward courtship - Alf withdrew his first proposal, telling Renee that...
Phyllis Plant (1946–1970), who did not appear onscreen; secondly to ReneeBradshaw (1978–1980); and latterly to Audrey Roberts, from 1985 onwards. Mosley's...
to have a heart of gold. Podmore brought in new characters, such as ReneeBradshaw, and brought minor characters, such as Fred Gee and Vera Duckworth,...
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Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966), better known by the ring name Bradshaw or JBL, is an American professional wrestling commentator and retired professional...
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