Coronation Street icon quits after 20 years as fans say 'didn't know you were leaving'
dailyrecord.co.ukCoronation Street icon has decided to bid farewell to the ITV soap after an impressive two-decade tenure.Jonathan Harvey, a stalwart scriptwriter for the show, has been responsible for crafting some of the most unforgettable plots since he joined the team in 2004.
With a remarkable tally of 331 scripts to his name, Harvey has shaped the narratives for Weatherfield's beloved characters such as Sally Dynevor, Helen Worth, and William Roache.Harvey revealed that his swansong episode had already graced television screens on October 2, marking his departure with the poignant storyline of Paul's funeral.Taking to social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, Harvey announced: "My last episode of Corrie is on tonight.
Paul's funeral." He continued, sharing writing credits: "Jan McVerry's written the first half and me the second. Sure it'll all be plain sailing and everyone'll get on and it'll all be lovely," accompanied by a series of eye emojis, reports the Express.
Despite his recent exit announcement, Harvey disclosed that he actually stepped down from the Coronation Street writing squad five months prior.
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