Matt Carter (Coronation Street)

Matt Carter (Coronation Street)
Matt Carter
Doctor carter.jpg
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Oliver Mellor
Created by Phil Collinson
Duration 2010—
First appearance 20 August 2010
Classification Present; regular
Profile
Occupation Doctor

Dr Matthew "Matt" Carter, is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Oliver Mellor. He made his first on screen appearance on 20 August 2010.

Contents

Creation and development

Oliver Mellor was initially cast as a doctor for Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac)'s pregnancy storyline. Digital Spy said Mellor had initially been signed for four episodes, but that there was a "strong possibility" he would return for a longer stint. The character was introduced in August 2010 as Dr Carter, Gail McIntyre (Helen Worth)'s new boss at the medical centre.[1]

In June 2011, it was revealed that Matt would embark on a romance with Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) [2], however, Michelle has revealed that she thinks her character "would feel out of place with Matt".[3] It was also revealed that it would become clear that "Matt has some 'skeletons' in his closet.", and Mellor himself has claimed that he would like "to explore a dark side to his character".[4] Mellor has also claimed that "being given an on-screen romance is like getting 'a promotion'."[5]

Storylines

Natasha first sees Dr. Carter and confides in him that she has just had an abortion. She tells him that she does not want her partner, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) to know and he vows to keep her secret, even when Nick enters the surgery and introduces himself as the baby's father. Dr. Carter overhears Natasha and Gail, who is Nick's mother and the medical centre's receptionist, arguing. He soon learns that Gail hacked into Natasha's records and told Nick about the abortion, thereby breaking the rule of patient confidentiality. He immediately sacks Gail and Natasha leaves.

Whilst Dr. Carter is having a drink in the Rovers, an explosion occurs at the Joinery Bar, causing a tram to derail and crash on to the street. Dr. Carter takes charge of the casualties and tends to the wounded. He treats many street residents, including Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati). He helps Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) when she goes into labour prematurely until an ambulance arrives. He offers Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth) mental health advice after she discovers that her husband Ashley has died in the accident.

Some weeks later John Stape (Graeme Hawley) visits Dr. Carter after being unable to sleep following the tram crash. Dr. Carter assumes that John's inability to sleep is due to the stress and worries of having a premature baby, however, John admits that it is his guilty conscience which is weighing him down. After prescribing John sleeping pills, Dr. Carter suggests that John speaks to a councillor, an idea which he refuses. John visits Dr. Carter for a second time the following week where he appears to be unstable following his actions. Dr. Carter suggests that John puts his guilt into perspective, before giving him a stronger prescription. Dr. Carter visits Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) at his home after Peter takes a fall while recovering from the injuries sustained from the events of the tram crash.

Dr. Carter has an awkward incident with Sunita Alahan's aunts who are trying to find her a new husband. They invite him around to Number 7 after claiming one of them is ill. Sunita and her husband Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) return at the same time, shocked and embarrassed by her aunts' behaviour.

Matt begins dating Tina in August 2011, much to the annoyance of Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain), who becomes jealous of him.

Reception

Matt is said to be "hunky".[6] In August 2011, Inside Soap readers voted Matt their favourite doctor in soap opera.[7]

References

  1. ^ Green, Kris (8 July 2010). "Corrie casts new Street doctor". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a240328/corrie-casts-new-street-doctor.html. Retrieved 4 May 2011. 
  2. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a325185/coronation-streets-tina-tipped-for-new-love-interest.html
  3. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a334782/coronation-street-michelle-keegan-tina-would-feel-out-of-place-with-matt.html
  4. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a326229/coronation-street-doctor-wants-darker-plot.html
  5. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a335748/coronation-street-oliver-mellor-kissing-michelle-keegan-isnt-awkward.html
  6. ^ http://www.virginmedia.com/newsfeeds//11587/2011/06/16/hunky-doctor-to-sweep-corrie/
  7. ^ "Your verdict". Inside Soap (Hachette Filipacchi UK) (33): 97. 20 - 26 Augusrt 2011. 

External links

v · d · eCoronation Street

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • List of Coronation Street characters (2010) — Coronation Street characters 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street — Title sequence of Coronation Street (Introduced on 31 May 2010) Genre Soap opera Created by …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! — was a direct to video spin off from the British soap opera Coronation Street. It followed Jack, Vera, Fiona and Maxine on their trip to Las Vegas. It was released on VHS in 1997.[chronology citation needed] Cast Role Actor Vera Duckworth… …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street timeline — Coronation Street has had a large number of major events. There have been over 2000 storylines. Some of the most notable are included in this article. Contents 1 1960s 1.1 1960 1.2 1961 1.3 1962 …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street: Out of Africa — DVD cover art Directed by Duncan Foster Produced by Gavin Blyth …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday — DVD cover art Directed by Ian Bevitt Written by Simon Crowther and Chris Few …   Wikipedia

  • Matt Carter (disambiguation) — Matt Carter may refer to: Matt Carter (born 1972), former General Secretary of the British Labour Party Matt Carter (racer) (born 1981), automobile racer Matt Carter, the guitarist of the post hardcore band Emery Matthew Carter, typeface designer …   Wikipedia

  • List of Coronation Street characters (2000) — Coronation Street characters 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 …   Wikipedia

  • List of Coronation Street characters (2009) — Coronation Street characters 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 …   Wikipedia

  • Coronation Street sets — A partial image of the Granada Studios backlot in Manchester city centre which houses the Coronation Street set The sets of the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street have changed since first broadcast in December 1960. The current s …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”