The jury returned much quicker than thought and declared that they found Yasmeen not guilty of Geoff's attempted murder, leaving Geoff to storm out of court in outrage. As an acting exercise and something for an actor to get his teeth in to, it is going to be interesting but it is also a privilege to be trusted with such an important storyline that I hope will make a difference. A coercive control storyline was confirmed in June 2019 with executive producer Iain MacLeod announcing that the show was working closely with Women's Aid and Independent Choices Manchester as part of their research. Useless in the kitchen, in the bedroom. In May 2020, Geoff threatened Yasmeen with a knife. Fans know Geoff is set to leave Coronation Street and now it seems Yasmeen will be behind his exit after shopping him to the police. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage. While Yasmeens granddaughter Alya tries to stop Geoff accessing Number 6, the police force her to hand over the keys. The menacing magician was killed off in the ITV soap's 60th anniversary episode on Wednesday night (December 9), as his twisted attempts to take revenge against his estranged wife Yasmeen backfired badly. Geoff then moved back to Manchester, and got a job on Weatherfield Generals hospital radio station. For other inquiries, Contact Us. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Often they don't realise it is happening.". It was this big mistake that sparked the chain of events which ultimately swung the trial in Yasmeen's favour. CORONATION Street delivered a shock tonight in its 60th anniversary special episode as villain Geoff Metcalfe was killed off. Geoff may have been infuriating to watch, but he's certainly earned his place in the list of all-time most memorable Corrie villains. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. I am so sorry Im late, you wouldnt believe the day Ive had, he told the woman named Christine. You cant come to a swanky hotel and keep counting the cost. Geoff abused Philippa during their marriage, and began an affair with her best friend Tessa. "The episodes in which you see Geoff control, bully, manipulate, isolate, threaten, gaslight, belittle and confuse Yasmeen are devastating," she says. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Geoff later visited the psychiatric ward of Weatherfield General where Elaine was staying following a breakdown. Read more Coronation Street spoilers on our dedicated homepage. Amid Yasmeens prison stay, residents back on the cobbles are divided over what happened to her. While preparing the dinner, Yasmeen was visibly distressed after being reminded of Geoff throughout with bottles of wine in the kitchen and Ryan's comments about drinking too much. You cant come to a swanky hotel and keep counting the cost. Bookmark. While the relationship between Coronation Street's Yasmeen Nazir and Geoff Metcalfe culminated in violence on ITV on Friday, a charity has warned similar stories are playing out in real life behind closed doors. After so many months of Geoff trying to erode Yasmeen's strength in the first half of the year, fans will have enjoyed the moment when she finally summed up her evil tormentor. Geoff later goaded Tim into punching him by saying that even as a child, he knew Tim would not amount to anything. "What the hell have you done now? However Yasmeen isnt prepared to let Geoff get away unscathed as she and Imran reported him to the police. CORONATION STREET fans were thrilled as Yasmeen Nazir walked free after the jury decided she was "not guilty" of trying to murder husband Geoff Metcalfe. Coronation Street spoilers: Debbie Webster ditches Ray Crosby? "I have 15 to 20 direct messages every time there is a major moment in the storyline, and particularly since last Friday. The Coronation Street team hopes its story - which has coincided with an increase in calls to domestic abuse helplines during the coronavirus lockdown - will help people escape toxic relationships. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. CORONATION Street fans are horrified after Geoff Metcalfe revealed his next victim as he landed a new girlfriend. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. As Christine watched Geoff head to the bar, viewers rushed to . The storyline has seen Yasmeen - played by Shelley King - gradually pushed away from friends and family, humiliated and tormented by her husband Geoff, played by Ian Bartholomew, in a textbook case of coercive control. Secondly, who was Mike Baldwin married to in Coronation Street? Taipei, Taiwan's capital, has emerged as one of Asia's best-loved destinations. Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor. View our online Press Pack. The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. She confided in Sally but when confronted by her and Tim, Geoff told them that Yasmeen had let her imagination run away with her and that he was fine. Could Geoff be caught trying to kill Yasmeen and granddaughter Alya for plotting to take him down? Even still Yasmeen tried to save him, insisting she was better than him, but it was to no avail and he fell to his death off the roof. Geoff recovered and to his dismay, Yasmeen was charged and later cleared of attempted murder. Partagez cette mission . It's also fitting that Geoff's comeuppance seemed entirely of his own making. I'll come back over." Geoffrey "Geoff" Metcalfe is the late father of Tim Metcalfe and abusive husband of Yasmeen. But will the abuser somehow slip out of this sticky situation, or will this be the last we see of him? The two bonded over their shared passion for charity work and agreed to meet up. Fans initially began suspecting that Geoff would be the father of established character Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), due to their shared surname, although producers kept Geoff's identity a secret until the transmission of Episode 9418 where he visited 4 Coronation Street to comfort his family following the revelation that Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) was a serial killer. Neither his widow nor his son were present at the service. Viewers know Geoffs wise Yasmeen is in prison awaiting trial for attempted murder after she snapped and stabbed him in the neck with a broken bottle in self defence. Despite her suggestion for Patsy Cline, Geoff decided to dedicate a song that he believed summed up what he wanted to say to Audrey earlier. It was also moving to see Yasmeen get the last word in her rooftop showdown with Geoff. Find out what's on and what's coming up on SBS's TV and Radio channels in New South Wales - Wednesday 15th March I popped in on the way home from the police station. "It is death by a thousand cuts. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. She said: Christine cant make it tonight, or tomorrow, or the next night. Flicking his lighter, Geoff held it alight and realised that he had nothing to lose. The on-screen abuse has included Geoff locking Yasmeen in a box, killing and serving her pet chicken as food and telling people she is an alcoholic. ", A second said: "So Geoff has his eyes on another victim", Another added:"Geoff's lining up his next victim to lock in his magic box! Geoff later sold Yasmeen's valuables to Little Baz for 450 and guilt-tripped her into apologising for not believing him. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Geoff Taylor, chief executive, BPI and music spokesman for Get it Right from a Genuine Site, said: "We want people to understand the importance of supporting the films, TV, music, games, books . Geoff used the staged burglary as a way of gaining even more control over Yasmeen. Dont you think youve caused enough trouble. There were 17,616 recorded offences of coercive control in the year to March 2019, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, nearly double the number there were the year before. The soap monster has kept viewers . "Now I would do that before. Primary Menu earsox after shark tank. The real-world COVID crisis only added to the impact of the plot, with Corrie's three-episodes-per-week rationing at the time making Yasmeen's ordeal play out over a longer period than planned. Since 2015, coercive or controlling behaviour has been officially classed as a criminal offence. Even so, after a year of soap that has been slightly short on stunts and action sequences, it's understandable that the temptation to give Geoff a more violent ending in the big 60th anniversary week was simply impossible for the writers to resist. The old 'sticks and stones' adage is just plain wrong - words can be instruments of torture and manipulation.". Geoff asked Yasmeen out for a meal at the Viaduct Bistro, however she had reservations about going, admitting to Rita Tanner that she had never been on a date since splitting up with her ex-husband Sharif. Read More: Coronation Street to resume filming next week - but no kissing or older actors allowed. Geoff Horton: Dicken Ashworth: 1992-1994, 1996-1997, 2000 Doreen Horton: After Yasmeen declared that she was no longer scared of him, Geoff lunged for her, only to lose his footing and start to slide down the roof tiles. Audrey Roberts, who was recovering after a fall, complained to Geoff that the music being played on the station was terrible and made a request for "Crazy" by Patsy Cline. She climbed out of the skylight, screaming for help but no-one could hear her over the protests outside to stop Ray Crosbys development. Back in May, self-centred Geoff assumed that Yasmeen would be his assistant for his "lady in a box" act at the Rovers Return. She tried to walk out on him, but Geoff hit her. Blocking his way as he tried to escape, Alya decided to taunt Geoff after successfully destroying his life. He looked for new insurance to protect their belongings but put his own bank details on the claim, taking charge of the house's finance. Earlier in the episode Geoffs plans unravelled as his new life abroad with Christine slipped away from him. I hope this storyline will help anyone going through similar experiences in the real world by highlighting that feeling undermined, belittled, intimidated or controlled by your partner is never okay., In an interview posted by the official Coronation Street website, Bartholomew revealed "I knew when I was first brought in to the programme as Tims dad that the character might turn a bit dark so it wasnt unexpected. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. 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