| Diggory Compton | |||||||||
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Eric Potts | ||||||||
| Created by | Sue Pritchard | ||||||||
| Duration | 2005–06 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 2 February 2005 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 17 July 2006 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
| Profile | |||||||||
| Date of birth | (1960-03-12) 12 March 1960 (age 53) | ||||||||
| Occupation | Baker | ||||||||
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Diggory Compton was played by Eric Potts.
When he arrives in Weatherfield with his daughter Molly, Diggory opens the local bakery shop at the end of the street. He tries wooing Liz McDonald by inviting her to a Christmas dinner party, however she ended up meeting her future husband, drummer Vernon Tomlin at the event. During his time in Weatherfield, Diggory befriends Mike Baldwin. Diggory leaves Weatherfield in July 2006 after his business fails.
Molly visits him in 2008 after falling out with her fiance Tyrone Dobbs. On 5 January 2009, Molly receives a call from the hospital that Diggory's appendix has burst. Several days later, it is revealed Diggory will recover but he will ultimately miss Molly and Tyrone's wedding due to being hospitalised for a week.
In December 2010, Diggory is informed by telephone that Molly has died in the tram crash caused by an explosion at the Joinery Bar. Diggory's sister Pam Hobsworth tells Molly's former lover Kevin Webster the heartbreak of having to inform Diggory of his daughter's death saying she is wondering what words to use to break the news to him. Diggory is not seen at Molly's funeral as he is reportedly too ill to attend.
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