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Anne Foster
Coronation Street character
Anne Foster as portrayed by Gwen Taylor
Portrayed byGwen Taylor
Duration2011–12
First appearance4 September 2011
Last appearance19 March 2012
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byPhil Collinson
In-universe information
OccupationBusinesswoman (until 2011)
Office Assistant (2011–12)
HusbandSam Foster (until 2012)
SonsFrank Foster

Anne Foster is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by Gwen Taylor. Anne is the mother of Frank Foster (Andrew Lancel) and wife of Sam Foster (Paul Clayton). The character and casting was announced on 4 August 2011. Taylor revealed she had found her first day on set "terrifying", but she quickly settled in. A reporter for the Western Mail branded Anne a "pompous matriarch". Taylor said that after being revealed as Frank's killer, she fears that she will be hated in real-life. She also admitted that she only knew the identity of Frank's killer when Lancel revealed it to her during filming and added that she loved filming her scenes as Anne. Taylor made her first appearance as Anne on 4 September 2011 and departed on 19 March 2012.

Storylines

Anne and Sam arrive to celebrate Frank's engagement to Carla Connor (Alison King). Following a car accident involving Frank and Carla, Anne and Sam go to the hospital to check Frank and Carla are okay. Anne later returns to tells Carla that she will be taking over Frank's share of the business until Frank is proven innocent for raping Carla. Anne joins Frank at his new factory and is very pleased to hear that Carla has had a meltdown and fired the workers. Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) hears what Frank has done to Carla and goes to Frank's factory to bring everyone back to work at Underworld, much to the anger of Anne. Anne tries to blackmail Carla into dropping the charges in exchange for Frank's shares in the factory. Carla turns her down and throws her out of her home. Anne goes on a cruise with Sam and a couple of days later she phones Frank and tells him his father has died. Anne returns home and initially struggles with her grief. She blames Carla for Sam's death and goes to the factory to confront her. Anne returns to work with Frank and Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) and they return to Underworld, alongside Carla and Michelle. Anne learns Frank is having an affair with Jenny Sumner (Niky Wardley) behind Sally's back and she tells her. Frank then fires Anne and throws her out of his house.[1]

Anne is devastated when Frank is later found dead in the factory. Anne witnesses Frank's body been removed from Underworld and she tells the police that she believes Carla killed Frank. She later notices the contract for the factory is missing and she accuses Carla of stealing it.[2] Sally realises Frank's watch is missing and Anne assures her she will tell the police about it.[3] Anne attends Frank's funeral with Sally and apologises to Carla.[4] She later goes home alone and Sally comes to find her. She spots Anne with Frank's watch and Anne confesses that she has had it all along. She discovered that Frank did rape Carla and she killed him. Sally runs from the room, but trips and hits her head. Anne decides against calling an ambulance and packs her bags. Her departure is interrupted by Carla, who comes to confront her about her earlier apology. Carla finds Sally and goes to call an ambulance, but Anne threatens her with a knife. Anne explains that she blamed Frank for Sam's death. She went to the factory to get his watch back, but she struggles with Frank for it. When he pushed her away, she picked up a whiskey bottle and hit him. Carla then talks Anne into dropping the knife and she is later arrested.[5]

Creation and casting

Anne made her first on screen appearance on 4 September 2011.[6] The character and casting was announced on 4 August 2011.[6] Taylor revealed she had found her first day on set "terrifying", but she quickly settled in.[7] Anne was married to Sam Foster (Paul Clayton) and is the mother of Frank (Andrew Lancel).[6] Of Anne and Sam, a show spokesperson said "Sam and Anne are pretty full -on characters, like Frank. No sooner have they arrived than they're talking grandchildren which instantly freaks Carla out and tensions soon rise."[6]

Taylor admitted in March 2012 that adjusting to the tight soap schedule was a challenge.[8] Taylor said she was impressed with the acting skills of the regular cast, especially the one with children.[8] She commented: "I'm going to remember the commitment that everyone had for the work. A lot of the women there had babies and young children, but everyone turned up on time and knew their lines - and I was so impressed by that."[8] When signing to play Anne, Taylor had no idea that she would be playing a killer.[9] The actress departed from Coronation Street in March 2012, after the conclusion to Frank's murder storyline.[10]

Development

After Frank's fiancé, Carla Connor (Alison King), accuses him of raping her and calls off the wedding, Anne supports her son.[7] She installs herself at Underworld to protect Frank's half of the business and makes Carla's life a misery.[7] Of Anne's support for Frank, Taylor said "In Anne's eyes, Frank can do no wrong. She'll do whatever it takes to protect him. If he tells her he didn't do it, then he didn't do it. There are plenty of mums out there like that. When the recent riots happened, some women refused point blank to believe their children had been involved. So mums can be a pretty loyal bunch, for good or ill."[7]

In January 2012, it was announced that Frank would be killed in an upcoming "whodunnit" storyline.[11] A reporter for the Metro later announced that five regular characters would become suspects during the investigation into Frank's murder.[12] Frank was found dead on the floor of the Underworld factory by Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor).[12] The Metro reporter said Sally comes under suspicion when she is found standing over Frank's body with bloodied hands.[12] Carla, Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) are questioned by the police, while Sally's ex-husband, Kevin (Michael Le Vell), also fell under suspicion.[12] Anne was not listed among the characters, but Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap included Anne as an additional suspect during a feature on Frank's death.[13] Ellis stated that Anne develops a motive for killing Frank after she discovers his true colours, despite believing he could do no wrong. Anne was devastated as she realised that she had got her son so wrong.[13] Ellis pointed out that Anne played every inch the grieving mother and by blaming other people for her son's death, she could have been covering her own tracks.[13] Ellis added that it must have been painful for Anne to realise that she had raised a monster, so maybe she decided to get rid of him.[13] Taylor said that after being revealed as Frank's killer, she feared that she would be hated in real-life.[10] Speaking to a reporter for TV Biz Taylor said that Anne had been the nastiest character she ever played.[10] Taylor quipped that Anne had been very unkind and cruel towards Sally after she is revealed as killed Frank's killer.[10] She added "I hoped I'd get to play a character this evil one day. They are always more interesting and I'd like to do it again. It's nice to play someone with no redeeming features. You have to find out why people are like this."[10] Numerous viewers correctly guessed that Anne was Frank's murderer, including singer Cheryl Cole.[14] During an interview with Lancel, which was broadcast on Radio City, Taylor admitted that while people had suspected her, she thought it would be a surprise when she was revealed to be Frank's killer.[8]

Taylor also revealed people had also confronted her in public, having recognised her from the soap.[10] Taylor admitted that she only knew the identity of Frank's killer when Lancel revealed it to her during filming.[9] She explained "It was strange, because I didn't know when I signed on that it was going to develop so brilliantly. But a little while after, Andrew was telling me that he was leaving at a certain point."[9] Taylor also said she loved filming her "showdown" with Carla when she tries to call emergency services.[9] Speaking of Anne's situation, Taylor said "A lot has happened to the poor woman, she's lost her husband then her son and stuck to her guns about his innocence. Then she begins to realise something is very wrong. The humiliation of that, and the fact she has been so horrible to people, is too much for her to live with. It turns her funny."[10] 10.2 million viewers saw Anne reveal herself as Frank's killer.[15] Lancel said that he enjoyed watching the revelation of his character's killer.[16] Speaking of the secrecy of the plot, Lancel said he and Taylor lied to everyone and they were relieved when the truth came out.[17] Taylor joked that "she may need a bodyguard" after viewers saw Anne's twisted side. She also said that it was draining playing Anne but also brilliant.[18]

Reception

The Daily Mail's Jaci Stephen said "Frank's mother, Anne, has also been a great addition to the cast, even though she has recovered from the sudden death of her husband with remarkable speed."[19] A reporter for the Western Mail branded Anne a "pompous matriarch".[20] Tony Stewart of the Daily Mirror called Anne a "loyal mum".[21] Jon Wise of The People believed the show made viewers "empathise deeply" with Anne following Frank's death, while the Daily Mirror's Kevin O'Sullivan said Anne was "theatrically distraught" when she discovered her son was dead.[22][23]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 February 2012). "Sally finally sees Frank's true colours". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  2. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (28 February 2012). "Peter cannot remember last night". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  3. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (6 March 2012). "Sally uncovers a new clue". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  4. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (13 March 2012). "Frank's funeral takes place". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  5. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (13 March 2012). "Frank's killer tries to flee". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d "Meet Frank's Parents". itv.com. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d Kilkelly, Daniel (6 October 2011). "'Coronation Street' Frank will be protected by Anne, says Gwen Taylor". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d Kilkelly, Daniel (23 March 2012). "'Coronation Street' Gwen Taylor: 'I upped my game for Anne role'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d Kilkelly, Daniel (20 March 2012). "Corrie's Gwen Taylor: 'Andrew Lancel told me I was the killer'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Blackburn, Jen (20 March 2012). "Corrie Anne: I'm most hated in Britain". The Sun. News Group Newspapers. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  11. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (3 February 2012). "'Coronation Street' confirms Frank Foster death plot". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  12. ^ a b c d "Five Coronation Street favourites suspected of Frank Foster's murder". Metro. Associated Newspapers. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  13. ^ a b c d Ellis, Sarah (3–9 March 2012). "The prime suspects!". Inside Soap (9). Hearst Magazines UK: 6–7. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  14. ^ "Cheryl Cole predicted Corrie murderer". Female First. First Active Media. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  15. ^ Plunkett, John (20 March 2012). "Coronation Street: 10m tune in to discover who killed Frank Foster". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  16. ^ "Corrie plot gives Lancel a 'buzz'". The Press Association. 22 March 2012. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  17. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 March 2012). "'Coronation Street' killer reveal was a buzz, says Andrew Lancel". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  18. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (20 March 2012). "'Coronation Street' Gwen Taylor: 'Anne's behaviour was terrible'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  19. ^ Stephen, Jaci (10 February 2012). "Soap watch". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
  20. ^ "Coronation Street". Western Mail. Trinity Mirror. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  21. ^ Stewart, Tony (3 March 2012). "Who kills Frank? Rapist Frank finally gets his comeuppance and there are at least five suspects who want to see him dead". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  22. ^ Wise, Jon (11 March 2012). "Frank killed for frills". The People. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  23. ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin (11 March 2012). "Cops' Frankless task". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 March 2012.

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