Coronation Street confirms Owen Armstrong's return after 11 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:09 · Archive

Actor Ian Puleston-Davies is reprising his role as Coronation Street builder Owen Armstrong after nearly 11 years away from the ITV soap.

Ian Puleston-Davies is returning to Coronation Street to reprise his role as builder Owen Armstrong after leaving the soap in 2015, nearly 11 years ago. The 67-year-old Welsh actor will move his character back to Weatherfield to live with his daughter Izzy and grandson Jake.

Owen's return will see him create conflict with Gary Windass, blaming him for his family's troubles. Producer Kate Brooks said Owen 'brings a ton of drama' and 'wreaks havoc on the Street, and his relationship with Gary is severely put to the test.' Puleston-Davies commented on his return: 'I can't wait to pick up where I left off 10 years ago. It's brilliant to be back and to get stuck into a cracking storyline. Owen's back and he's still angry!'

Puleston-Davies will begin filming next week, with his scenes set to air in January 2027. The producer teased that Owen will join forces with 'an unlikely alliance' during his time on the Street.

How it is being reported

• Ian Puleston-Davies back in Coronation Street as Owen Armstrong after a decadeHe will reprise his role as the no-nonsense builder nearly 11 years after he left the cobbles.Evening Standard · 21 Oct, 17:54
• Coronation Street confirms Owen Armstrong's 'dramatic' return after 11 yearsActor Ian Puleston-Davies is reprising his role as Coronation Street builder Owen Armstrong after nearly 11 years away from the ITV soap, and Gary Windass may need to watch outThe Mirror · 21 Oct, 15:02

In this story: Ian Puleston-Davies · Owen Armstrong · Gary Windass · Izzy Armstrong · Jake · Coronation Street · ITV · Weatherfield

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