[7], Bertie Osbourne made his first appearance in episode 9667, broadcast on 14 January 2019. [21] Edison is introduced as a member of the Bailey family, consisting of brothers Michaelel Bailey (Ryan Russell) and James Bailey (Nathan Graham), and their parents, Ed and Aggie Bailey (Lorna Laidlaw). [23] Edison also establishes friendships with Ken and Roy Cropper (David Neilson). He added that to Ed, James is "the golden child". [22] Producer Iain MacLeod called the family "funny, warm and will pull together through thick and thin" and expressed his joy at their castings, adding that the actors work well together. [28] She also revealed that she was surprised to be offered the role of Aggie. [6] Helen Daly of the Daily Express observed that Natalie is "out to get" Nick when she returns. She reveals that a patient died and she felt responsible, despite it not being her fault. [12] The character and Malacrino's casting details were announced on 26 January 2019. [3] Nick enlists Natalie in his plan to rob his grandmother, Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls), in return for some of the money. [4], Sharp attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the class of 1982. [20] James and Steve soon bond and MacLeod confirmed that James would establish friendships with Steve and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) as they are in awe of his football connection. Aggie realised how much she truly loved Ed and the pair reconciled. [26] MacLeod also revealed that James would face an initial negative response to his sexuality from some members of his family, but they soon warm to the idea. When Fiz and Tyrone realise that Jade is John's daughter, they kick her out. Every so often people will peer at Lesley Sharp and ask the actor: "Have you been on telly?" Series producer Iain MacLeod wanted to highlight that "slavery hides in plain sight".[17]. [32], Bernie is billed as "an old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit" and dislikes hard work and responsibility. [29] Bernie arrives to support Gemma through her pregnancy and prove herself as a mother. He is later pronounced dead and his body is taken away. [4] When Nick fails to pay her, Natalie arrives in Weatherfield to confront him. Michael wants to react to the comments made by Don, however Ed insists that they have to pick and choose what arguments to involve themselves in and if they react, then they won't get paid. [21] He also opined that Michael acts as the "glue that holds the family together". [29] The character and Hazlegrove's casting details were announced on 1 May 2019. A show spokesperson told Inside Soap that the quadruplets' introduction would spark the exposure of "a more vulnerable side to Gemma", adding, "Typically, Gemma and Chesney have very different ideas on parenting, so how will the pair cope with the new four arrivals? Aggie is next seen in the pub doing paperwork for her pharmacy job, where Kirk Sutherland (Andrew Whyment) approaches her about a rash and she is forced to try and deal with it. [19] Alina is introduced as a love interest for Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni). However, Evelyn sides with Fiz. [7], In early 2009 Sharp played Petronella van Daan in the BBC's new version of The Diary of Anne Frank. [17] Alina is helped by Seb, who endangers his life and other lives too. Ed is a former property developer-turned-builder who purchases the construction yard with Michael. [31] The first image of Hazlegrove in the role of Bernie was released on 1 June 2019. [17] The story team worked with the Salvation Army on the story. Nina Lucas, played by Mollie Gallagher, made her first on-screen appearance on 11 November 2019.