| George Wilson | |||||||||
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Anthony Valentine | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Kim Crowther | ||||||||
| Duration | 2009–10 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 2 November 2009 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 10 May 2010 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; recurring | ||||||||
| Profile | |||||||||
| Occupation | Businessman | ||||||||
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George Wilson is the father of Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) late wife Lucy (Katy Carmichael). On his first appearance, Peter is hostile towards him, however, he later softens and agrees to let him see his grandson Simon (Alex Bain). George also visits Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride), while Deirdre's mother Blanche (Maggie Jones) is smitten with him.
On 20 November 2009, George and wife Eve join the Barlows for dinner. However, Blanche gets drunk and reveals Peter's past as an alcoholic and girlfriend Leanne's (Jane Danson) as a hooker and arsonist. George storms out but later apologises for his behaviour. George gradually begins to use his considerable wealth to win round Peter, Simon and Leanne, much to Ken's chagrin. He also supports Peter's plans to open a bar on the Street and assists him in the development, prompting Ken to continually argue with both George and Peter.
After Peter is admitted to rehab to recover, in February 2010, George takes custody of Simon much to the dislike of Peter who is arrested after confronting and threatening George at his home. George later announces to Eve that he plans to take full custody of Simon.
The following month while on a short holiday in Blackpool, Simon runs away from George and Eve, which leads to Peter quickly rushing to Blackpool to find his son. The Barlows and The Wilsons are in dismay as they spend hours looking for Simon. However, Simon returns to Weatherfield the following day after taking a train home. Peter and his family are delighted to have Simon back to them but Peter later lets George know that he wants him to stay away from his son before George expresses how sorry he is about the incident.
George later sends a wreath at Blanche's funeral and allows Leanne's ex-husband, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), to use the premises that was originally going to be used as their bar as a temporary factory after UnderWorld is burnt down by Carla Connor's (Alison King) ex-husband Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien), who had escaped from prison.
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