| Penny Thornley | |
|---|---|
| Coronation Street character | |
| Portrayed by | Susan Hanson |
| Introduced by | Phil Collinson |
| First appearance | 15 October 2012 |
| Last appearance | 19 October 2012 |
| Classification | Former, recurring |
Penny Thornley, played by Susan Hanson, made her first screen appearance on 15 October 2012. The character and casting was announced on 23 August 2012. The Daily Mirror's Steve White reported that Hanson would only be on the show for a short stint, and her character's appearance coincides with the temporary departure of Nigel Havers who plays Lewis Archer. A writer from Inside Soap later announced that Penny is a former girlfriend of Lewis and her arrival could threaten his relationship with Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls). A Coronation Street spokesperson commented "Penny's arrival will shine a light on Lewis and the way he used to conduct himself."
After learning that Lewis Archer has gone missing, Penny comes to Coronation Street to meet his partner, Audrey Roberts. She reveals that he disappeared shortly after seeing her and that they have unfinished business. She explains that when she knew Lewis, he was going by the name of Hugh. Penny fell in love with him and Lewis proposed, before taking £10,000 from her and disappearing.
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