Becky McDonald
Becky McDonald | |||||||||
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Coronation Street character | |||||||||
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Portrayed by | Katherine Kelly | ||||||||
Duration | 2006–2012 | ||||||||
First appearance | Episode 6221 5 February 2006 | ||||||||
Last appearance | Episode 7786 23 January 2012 | ||||||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
Introduced by | Tony Wood | ||||||||
Spin-off appearances | Out of Africa (2008) Romanian Holiday (2009) | ||||||||
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Becky McDonald (also Granger) is a fictional character from the British soap opera
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.
Creation and casting
Becky was created as a short-term recurring character, working in the Underworld sewing factory. The character was deemed popular so producers decided to bring her back,[1] with executive producer Steve Frost initially pitching the idea of bringing in her family,[2] stating: "Becky will leave Weatherfield for a short period of time and shock the Street's residents when her relatives return with her."[2] However, this never materialised and Becky returned without any relatives. It was also thought that producers were going to kill the character off, in her early stages.[3]
Auditions were held for the role of Becky which required the auditionee to look deliberately scruffy. Actress Katherine Kelly commented: "I was told to turn up looking as crap as possible, with no make-up. But that morning I'd also been for an audition where I had to look really glamorous. So I sat on the Tube putting grease in my hair and wiping my make-up off with everyone looking at me. By the time I got there I looked a right state!".[1] Kelly was initially only cast for a three-month period when she began filming in 2006, but impressed producers and was offered an extended contract as a regular character.[1] On 17 June 2008, after further impressing the producers, Kelly was signed for an additional 12 months.[4] In February 2009, Kelly again had her contract extended, securing her role in the soap until August 2011.[5] However, in 2010 Kelly was signed to a new 18-month contract by new producer Phil Collinson, a contract which was described as "unprecedented" at the time.[6]
Development
Characterisation
The Daily Mirror's Beth Neil has observed that during her time on Coronation Street, Becky has morphed "from a thieving tearaway into a vulnerable young woman, clearly damaged from a troubled upbringing."[7] Kelly has commented that Becky finds it hard to rely on others, as she is: "Very out of sorts, because she's a very independent, feisty sort of character."[8] She has stated that she loves Becky's "trailer trash" appearance.[9]
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Becky is not an aspirational character, she strives to be normal, satisfied with a "hard up lifestyle".[10] She has changed since her early days, having calmed down a little in terms of her often out of control behaviour. Of this Kelly comments: "If someone had said to me that in three years' time she'd be Becky McDonald and would be behind the bar in the Rovers, I wouldn't have believed it [...] When Becky first came in she was a totally different character, but she's calmed down a lot and her softer side has come out."[10]
Over the course of the series elements of Becky's backstory are revealed to the viewer. The character is stated to have been raised by an abusive, alcoholic mother until leaving home at the age of 14 after being raped by her mother's boyfriend. Becky was left to fend for herself until she was taken into care. Becky has mentioned living with numerous foster families, but stated that none of them were willing to adopt her as she was somewhat of a "wild child". Becky had a heavily disrupted education, having attended many schools, several of which she was expelled from.
Becky became the 50th barmaid at the Rovers Return Inn in June 2008. Kelly opined that the character's ex-con personality would give her an advantage behind the bar,[11] explaining: "The previous producer, Steve Frost, loved the idea of a barmaid who could lose her temper and throw a punch. Becky's an ex-con so she can fight dirty like nobody else."[12] The character's chain smoking tendencies often play out onscreen when she is experiencing stress, something which drew off-screen criticism for her disregard of littering the streets with her cigarette butts.[13] ITV publicity has described Becky as having many different levels to her persona, stating that she loves drinking cider, and that she isn't bothered by how she looks—though when she dresses up she "dresses to the nines" with big earrings, gold rings, logo belts and hair pieces.[14] She dislikes anyone ordering her about, as she cannot handle being told what to do.[14]
Kelly has also revealed that she often changes the material within scripts to play out best how she thinks Becky would act in certain situations.[15] Kelly stated she didn't think Becky would slap other characters, rather opting for punches.[15] She stated: "The script often says, 'Becky slaps Steve' but we try to find a different way to do it. I always think she wouldn't slap, she would punch" Kelly was behind other violent scenes featuring her character, adding "The slap is too common in soaps".[15]
Relationships
Becky formed a friendship with local residents Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondhalgh). Becky's on-screen partnership with Roy was particularly successful. Kelly stated it was the turning point in her character's development that won public affection,[16] while Neilson stated that it was an "arranged marriage" by producers, delighted with its outcome.[17] Becky's first serious romantic relationship in the soap was with builder Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas). Their relationship was a turning point in what has been described as a "journey" for the character.[18] Kelly spoke of Becky's different attributes in their relationship, during an interview stating: "She absolutely believes that she's 100% in love with him. I see it as a very teenage relationship because of the on-off status. Becky's very mature in many ways – she's very streetwise and if you needed something, you'd go to Becky and she'd find it for you. But emotionally, she's very immature. That's a lot to do with why she gets on so well with Roy because he's quite emotionally immature, too. It's probably the one level that they do connect on."[18] Fans approached the actress in the streets, claiming they were jealous of her because of her on-screen romance with Jason.[19] Following her breakup with Jason, and the aftermath which was highly publicised in the media,[20] such as the Daily Mirror.[21]
"It's all her dreams come true. When she first arrived on the Street, she was homeless – that was the only definition of Becky I got when I originally landed the part. To go from the old fingerless gloves to setting up a flat with Jason, the fittest guy on the Street, it's the best life has ever been for her."
—Kelly on Becky's change in luck. (2008).[18]
She then embarked on an affair with fellow resident Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). Kelly stated during an interview that she felt Becky was "punching above her weight" with Jason.[22] Kelly revealed that she felt Steve was the best man for Becky over her previous lover Jason, stating: "Both boys bring out different things in Becky. With Jason, they liked going clubbing, and it was no strings attached, I think Becky needs more than that, even though she wouldn't admit it. I think, long-term, Steve's better for her."[23] When Gregson was interviewed by entertainment website Digital Spy, he was asked if he thought that his character has had a positive impact on Becky's life. In reply he stated: "I think he's turned it around. She was all over the place getting into trouble all the time but he's made her grow up. And having a little girl there in Amy, that's made her grow a bit, too. She's got responsibilities now. She's besotted with him. She's still a total pisshead, though!"[24] Steve and Becky attempted to marry twice in 2009; their first wedding was given a promotional push from ITV, which aired adverts for the first wedding episodes.[25] Their relationship was featured in a series of romantic plots which ITV dubbed the "Summer of Love" season of the soap, with advertisements airing.[26]
In 2009
Becky later forged a friendship with Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth), of this unlikely love/hate friendship Kelly stated: "Claire and Becky strike up a weird, weird friendship because the kids are a similar age, Josh and Amy. [...] So the trouble begins, One minute [Becky and Claire] are good friends and the next, they're really not."[28] Becky's relationship with her mother was never shown onscreen, but when she died Kelly stated: "Becky hated her, and the death has brought back a lot of bad memories."[29] In 2010 it was announced that Becky's half sister would join the cast, with Kelly stating: "We've got some really, really exciting stuff happening. Becky's going to get a half-sister – a younger sister".[30] Kelly had stated that her family was not introduced on-screen because producers didn't want to "pin her character down" with one set of characters.[22]
Miscarriages and adoption
In 2010, the character underwent changes in appearance and direction with Becky suffering two miscarriages.[31] Kelly branded the storyline challenging, admitting she felt a huge responsibility to get it right, stating: "It's definitely been the hardest thing I've done since I've been here. I think the responsibility to do it well that you feel is huge."[32] Kelly also spoke of the sadness she felt for the impact the plot has on her character adding: "She can't really put up any barriers about this – it's the worst thing that's ever happened. She goes from being a girl to a woman, I think. I'm just devastated for her".[32] Kelly brands the storyline as her hardest, "Most of Becky's storylines have an element of fun in there somewhere, but with this one it was just like a cloud was hanging over me for six weeks."[33]
However, Becky and Steve decide to adopt, in a storyline which was originally meant for
In an interview with tabloid newspaper Daily Mirror, Kelly revealed that she researched the storyline at the Manchester Adoption Society, who expressed their delight that two high-profile characters were given such a plot.[33] Kelly initially thought Becky would not be able to adopt because of her criminal record, but the society pointed out that the storyline would highlight the fact that adoption is possible for previous offenders, with Kelly stating: "They said the two main things they look for are stability in a family and a lot of back-up at home, which Becky and Steve have with Roy, Hayley and Liz."[33] On what kind of mother Becky will be, Kelly added: "She'd either palm it off on Roy and Hayley and the Barlows, or she would be over-protective and not want it to have the life she had."[33]
Introduction of family
Producers later introduced a half-sister for Becky, in the form of Kylie Turner (Paula Lane).[35] Kylie was initially described as having a "full on" personality, similar to Becky.[35] When she arrives, she ruins her and Steve's plans for adoption. She and Kylie brawl violently over the incident; Lane received bruising from filming the scenes.[36] They were so violent that they were toned down before transmission.[37] Kelly described Kylie and Becky as having a love-hate relationship with her, but at the time she "wants to kill her".[38] Lane herself stated that Kylie loves Becky but "feels resentful that she left home when she was only eight. Becky was like a mother to Kylie."[39]
It is then revealed Kylie has a son,
Departure
In 2011, Kelly decided to quit the role. She said it was one of the "hardest decisions of her life" but felt it was the right time to "say goodbye to Becky".[44] Executive producer Phil Collinson remarked that Kelly was talented and managed to make Becky into a "firm favourite" with viewers.[44] Kelly finished filming her final scenes as Becky on 9 December 2011.[45]
Storylines
Becky first appears in Weatherfield as an old friend of factory worker
Becky starts dating builder
Becky reveals to Steve that Hooch arrested her for shoplifting when she was 15, and attempted to molest her.[48] She filed a complaint against him at the time, and Hooch is determined to get his revenge as this harmed his promotion prospects. During Becky's trial, Steve develops genuine feelings for her and they begin an affair, with Steve promising to leave Michelle. Although he keeps his promise, Becky reunites with Jason, eventually leading to him proposing to her. She accepts but reconsiders when Steve proposes as well. Becky ultimately breaks up with Jason and moves in with Steve. His daughter, Amy Barlow (Amber Chadwick), initially dislikes Becky, prompting her to put their wedding on hold, though Steve eventually convinces her to set a date.
Becky gets a bright pink princess style wedding dress, but she ends up getting drunk on champagne on the day of the wedding, and turns up so drunk that the registrar refuses to perform the ceremony. They plan a second ceremony, with Becky now wearing a white wedding dress with feathers on, and Slug returns,[49] seemingly reformed but actually working for Hooch. Slug plants drugs on Becky. At Becky and Steve's second wedding, the reception is raided by police, and Becky is arrested for drug possession. Steve hires lawyers to free Becky, and afterwards Steve and Becky find Slug and convince him to tell them what Hooch has on him to make Slug even consider framing Becky. They use it to blackmail Hooch into calling a truce and drop the charges.
Becky tells Steve that she is pregnant and he later discovers that Becky has already told
Becky, still crushed over her betrayal by Steve, stays with Roy and Hayley. While
Reception
Critical response
"The Croppers, especially Roy, were the thing that really turned public opinion [about Becky] around to being positive."
—Kelly on Becky's popularity (2009).[16]
The character has been praised by Nacro, a crime reduction charity which aims to tackle social exclusion and reintegrate offenders. Kelly was concerned they may find Becky to be a caricature, but was pleased to learn they enjoyed Becky being portrayed in a positive light.[50] Media website Digital Spy deemed Kelly a Coronation Street "icon" when the Radio Times had her recreate Manet's famous painting, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.[51] Kris Green of the same website branded Becky's rampage storyline as a repeat of a previous plot in which David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) smashed up Coronation Street, while Daniel Kilkelly had branded Becky as a "hellraiser".[20][31]
TV critic
Ruth Deller of entertainment website
The storyline which featured the character's old nemesis DC Hooch drew criticism of Becky's excessive littering of her cigarette butts. Environmental agencies
Kevin O'Sullivan of the Sunday Mirror said that Becky had a "seismic departure" as she "checked out of soapland's asylum in characteristically crazy style". He added that "barking Becky" left "hell town Weatherfield" after much soul-searching. O'Sullivan opined that the "corrie cobbles" would not be the same without Becky. Although, he felt it was a "shame the only storyline she ever had was the stuck record of her rancid relationship with mad Mr McDonald."[62] Christopher Couture, founder of self-titled celebrity gossip blog ChristopherCouture.co.uk, described Kelly as "the new Bet Lynch" on Twitter, following her final episode. Laura Morgan of All About Soap said that Becky's exit will "go down in soap history as one of the best".[63] In September 2012, Inside Soap named Becky's exit as their number 2 happy ending, "Becky believed the world expected the worst of her, and thought it her duty to deliver the goods – generally with a strain of White Diamond cider spending down the front of her wedding dress. Steve loved Becky, but her inability to have kids made her insecure – and Tracy exploited that pain in order to drive the pair apart. Happily, Becky won her revenge in the end, and moved to Barbados with Jeremy Sheffield [who played Danny]. The jammy so-and-so."[64]
Accolades
Kelly has won and been nominated for a variety of awards for her portrayal of Becky. In 2009, she was named "Best Female Soap Star" at the
In 2008, Kelly was nominated for the "Outstanding Serial Drama Performance" award at the National Television Awards.[69] At the British Soap Awards, Kelly was nominated for "Best Actress", "Best Comedy Performance" and "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Neilson.[70] The following year she was again nominated for "Best On-Screen Partnership", this time with Gregson and "Sexiest Female".[71] At the 2009 "Inside Soap Awards", Kelly received a nomination for "Best Actress".[72] The following year at the Inside Soap Awards Kelly was nominated "Best Actress" and Becky and Steve were nominated for "Best Wedding".[73] In 2010, Kelly was nominated for "Serial Drama Performance" at the National Television Awards.[74] The same year saw Kelly and co-star Gregson win the "Bride And Doom" partnership award at the "All About Soap Awards".[75] Kelly also garnered nominations for "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Gregson and "Best Actress" at the British Soap Awards.[76] In February 2011, Kelly was nominated for Best Actress at the Soap Bubbles Awards.[77] Kelly was again nominated for "Best Actress" at the 2011 British Soap Awards.[78] At the TVTimes "Corrie Awards", Becky and Steve were nominated in the category of "Best Couple", while Becky herself was nominated for "Best Female Character".[79] In January 2012, Kelly won the award for "Best Serial Performance" at the National Television Awards.[80] In April 2012 Kelly won the award for 'Best Exit' at the 2012 British Soap Awards, while 'Becky's Final Farewell' was voted best single episode.[81]
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