Tina McIntyre
Encyclopedia
Tina McIntyre is a fictional character
in the British ITV
soap opera
Coronation Street
. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan
, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008. The character has gained a large fan base due to her brash personality, with the character being central to many key storylines such as perjury
, abortion
and the sudden death of her father.
(Jack P. Shepherd
), and within a week, has sex with David, resulting in Tina becoming pregnant. When David has Tina's name tattooed on his arm, she becomes very angry and storms out. Gail (Helen Worth
) convinces Tina to abort the baby which she does. When David eventually finds out about the abortion, he pushes his mother down the stairs, leaving the scene quickly and fleeing to Tina's, making up with her while he is there. She later gives David an alibi. Tina tells David that she will help him if it goes to court and has to commit perjury
. David convinces Tina to lie for him. When Gail's memory starts returning, David is caught out and sent to prison.
In July 2009, Jason plants a drunken kiss on Tina after humiliating himself with Minnie Chandra (Poppy Jhakra
). Although at first clearly enjoying his attention, after the kiss, Tina angrily informs him that isn't the way to win her affections and leaves. Later, she and Jason go out for a drink together and return to Jason's house. Tina then asks Jason if he fancies her and, after he admits he does, she tells him the feeling is mutual and they kiss passionately. The couple then move in to the flat above The Kabin after their bid to buy it is accepted and they renovate it together. The relationship ends in December 2009.
In February 2010 after Gail returns from the Lake District without Joe, after a breakaway, Tina becomes worried. Unknown to everybody, Joe has in fact drowned at the lake in a botched attempt to fake his own death in order for Gail to claim on his life insurance policy. In March 2010 when Gail is accused of murdering Joe. Tina then comes to suspect that Gail may be guilty and bans her from attending Joe's funeral. Tina sinks deeper into depression as she grieves for Joe. David's friend Graeme Proctor
(Craig Gazey
) does his best to try and help her but she refuses and he discovers that she has not eaten for a long period of time. Gail is proven not guilty, which leaves her reeling. However, when she later learns that Tracy Barlow
(Kate Ford
) was making up the claim that Gail confessed to her, she comes to realise that her stepmother is innocent, and she makes her peace with her.
Tina begins to harbour deeper feelings towards her close friend Graeme. Having reconciled with Jason as he supported her through Gail's trial, she soon comes to the conclusion that she is not in love with him and tells him. Graeme admits to Tina that he is love with her, however, she does not reciprocate immediately. In September 2010, Tina quits her job in The Kabin after Norris Cole
(Malcolm Hebden
) accuses her and Graeme of credit card fraud. In December, Tina accepts a new job working behind the bar at the Rovers. Her first night on the job proves to be memorable for all the wrong reasons when a gas explosion at The Joinery bar causes a tram to derail and crash on to the Street. Tina helps in the rescue effort as many devastated residents seek shelter at the Rovers.
In February 2011, during a St Valentine's Day meal with Graeme, Tina is surprised to find their waitress is her old friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan
). Tina notices Xin isn't her usual self and Xin explains that she is upset as she cannot pay her bills. Tina offers Xin the spare room in her flat but when landlord Dev Alahan
(Jimmi Harkishin
) hears of the girls' plans, he tells Tina the rent would have to be increased if Xin moved in. The following month, Tina and Graeme's flat, which was destroyed in the tram crash, is fully refurbished and ready to move into. In March, as Xin's visa is running out, Tina concocts a plan to keep her in the UK whereby Graeme would marry Xin. Tina and Graeme stage a break-up soon after in the first phase of the plan and Tina moves out of the flat. After Xin moves in, she and Graeme develop a close friendship and Tina becomes jealous. Despite an investigation by the UK Border Agency, Xin is granted her visa. However, a twisted ankle means that she cannot move out of the flat. In May 2011, Graeme refuses to go to bed with Tina because he is married to Xin despite it not being a genuine relationship. Graeme and Xin then develop feelings for each other and they end up sleeping together. Graeme tells Tina about the affair and she is angry and heartbroken. Tina is provoked by David's wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) who tells Tina that she should've expected this. Tina and Kylie brawl in the pub to the annoyance of Steve who gives her a final verbal warning. Tina deals with the situation very badly and threatens to report Graeme and Xin to the immigration authorities. After Gail intervenes, Tina changes her mind and as Graeme and Xin leave Weatherfield for London, she tells him that she could never hate him despite breaking her heart.
Tommy Duckworth
has been pursuing Tina for many weeks now, with her giving him mixed signals. She moves into number 9 with Tommy and Tyrone. Tommy accept's Tina's offer of a meal together at home, despite having arranged had a date with Amber Kalirai
. Tommy quickly sneaks off from the date to be with Tina, after lying to Amber that Tyrone is in hospital. Amber walks in on Tommy making a move on Tina and dumps him. Tina is left furious and storms off after trashing up the dinner in anger.
In August 2011, Tina gets the attention of local doctor Matt Carter, after some flirtatious chatting, he asks her out. They now go on regular dates, much to Tommy's jealousy.
, to help change his evil ways. As the character's personality was portrayed on screen, soap bosses and viewers were impressed with the character and actress Michelle Keegan
which resulted in her character becoming a permanent fixture. Giving the character more ties to Coronation Street
it was announced that her onscreen family had been cast. She has worked in low-skilled jobs such as the Kabin and as a barmaid. Her main links in 'Coronation Street
were initially with the Platt family.
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Keegan spoke about her character's success in the show stating that: "Tina came in to the show just to change David into a nice character, and then to get to the point where he pushed his mum down the stairs. I was supposed to be out of there after that. But they’ve kept me on. They needed a bit of a ballsy character, I think. She’s moved into the Platts’ now and she’s getting a family base around her, so hopefully she’s around for the long haul. I didn’t think I was staying, so I’m very lucky".
, Gail Platt
and Becky Granger
who had taken an initial dislike to her. This showed off her brash personality and her straight talking attitude from her first appearances. These personality trends have helped characterise and popularise Tina.
Describing Tina's personality after her arrival on screen, the official ITV
website states: "Tina has never felt like she’s fitted in anywhere, but she’s not a pushover by any means. She thinks she knows everything, but doesn’t and would rather be friends with lads than girls, who usually hate her. Challenge her to an arm wrestle and she’ll probably win." Also stating that she is feisty and fell into a common job rather than not being smart enough to do anything else, with Michelle saying during an interview: "She’s feisty but she’s essentially a good girl at the moment". In another interview she reveals that her character dresses to appear sexy and confident. and with another the ITV official website saying: "She can be very feisty but she's just a normal, vulnerable, 17-year-old girl and she's very confused.".
On the teenage abortion storyline actress, Keegan (who knew about the storyline before taking the part) said: "It was such an emotional storyline to be involved in I was scared and wondered if I'd really be able to pull it off. But it's been a real challenge and good to get my teeth into something.".
commented on Keegan's nomination as best newcomer at The British Soap Awards 2008 and her portrayal of the character saying: Coronation Street
’s Michelle Keegan is nominated as Best Newcomer, fully deserved even after just a few months on screen" and "teen rebel Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle, reminds many of a young Suranne Jones
as Karen McDonald." Keegan won the award. which she was voted for by a panel. One of the main reasons Michelle was given a longer contract with the soap was because the character had impressed the viewers and bosses so much and Ian Wylie also commented on the win and big impression, an achievement because of the short amount of time the character has been on screen. Jon Wise of 'The People' observed her as bolder than Liz McDonald's
make-up and brassier than Leanne Battersby
. Michelle has also been nominated at the National Television Awards for Best Newcomer. The Daily Mail
commented how the character has gained a large male fan base after just 18 months within the show. The Daily Mirror added that she had gained a notable army of fans because of her character's personality and Keegan's natural acting style.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the British ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...
, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008. The character has gained a large fan base due to her brash personality, with the character being central to many key storylines such as perjury
Perjury
Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the willful act of swearing a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial proceeding. That is, the witness falsely promises to tell the truth about matters which affect the outcome of the...
, abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
and the sudden death of her father.
Storylines
In January 2008, Tina becomes the girlfriend of David PlattDavid Platt (Coronation Street)
David Daniel Platt is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 26 December 1990 and is portrayed by actor Jack P...
(Jack P. Shepherd
Jack P. Shepherd
Jack Peter Shepherd is an English actor. He plays David Platt in the ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street. He joined the show in April 2000, taking over the role from Thomas Ormson.Shepherd was born in Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire....
), and within a week, has sex with David, resulting in Tina becoming pregnant. When David has Tina's name tattooed on his arm, she becomes very angry and storms out. Gail (Helen Worth
Helen Worth
Helen Worth is an English actress, best known for her portrayal of the Coronation Street character Gail McIntyre- Early life :...
) convinces Tina to abort the baby which she does. When David eventually finds out about the abortion, he pushes his mother down the stairs, leaving the scene quickly and fleeing to Tina's, making up with her while he is there. She later gives David an alibi. Tina tells David that she will help him if it goes to court and has to commit perjury
Perjury
Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the willful act of swearing a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial proceeding. That is, the witness falsely promises to tell the truth about matters which affect the outcome of the...
. David convinces Tina to lie for him. When Gail's memory starts returning, David is caught out and sent to prison.
In July 2009, Jason plants a drunken kiss on Tina after humiliating himself with Minnie Chandra (Poppy Jhakra
Poppy Jhakra
Poppy Jhakra is an actress from West Yorkshire in England. She is currently in the cast of Waterloo Road as English Teacher, Eleanor Chaudry....
). Although at first clearly enjoying his attention, after the kiss, Tina angrily informs him that isn't the way to win her affections and leaves. Later, she and Jason go out for a drink together and return to Jason's house. Tina then asks Jason if he fancies her and, after he admits he does, she tells him the feeling is mutual and they kiss passionately. The couple then move in to the flat above The Kabin after their bid to buy it is accepted and they renovate it together. The relationship ends in December 2009.
In February 2010 after Gail returns from the Lake District without Joe, after a breakaway, Tina becomes worried. Unknown to everybody, Joe has in fact drowned at the lake in a botched attempt to fake his own death in order for Gail to claim on his life insurance policy. In March 2010 when Gail is accused of murdering Joe. Tina then comes to suspect that Gail may be guilty and bans her from attending Joe's funeral. Tina sinks deeper into depression as she grieves for Joe. David's friend Graeme Proctor
Graeme Proctor
Graeme Proctor is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Craig Gazey, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 18 April 2008....
(Craig Gazey
Craig Gazey
Craig Gazey is an award-winning English actor.He attended Eggbuckland Community College up until 1998, where he attended City College Plymouth, studying a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts. He then went on to attend Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and graduated in 2005...
) does his best to try and help her but she refuses and he discovers that she has not eaten for a long period of time. Gail is proven not guilty, which leaves her reeling. However, when she later learns that Tracy Barlow
Tracy Barlow
Tracy Lynette Barlow is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed, since 2002, by Kate Ford, the latest in a series of actresses who have played Tracy at various ages...
(Kate Ford
Kate Ford
Kate Connerty is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010....
) was making up the claim that Gail confessed to her, she comes to realise that her stepmother is innocent, and she makes her peace with her.
Tina begins to harbour deeper feelings towards her close friend Graeme. Having reconciled with Jason as he supported her through Gail's trial, she soon comes to the conclusion that she is not in love with him and tells him. Graeme admits to Tina that he is love with her, however, she does not reciprocate immediately. In September 2010, Tina quits her job in The Kabin after Norris Cole
Norris Cole
Norris Benjamin Cole is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Malcolm Hebden, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 11 March 1994 and remained until his departure on 14 April 1997, only to return on 1 December...
(Malcolm Hebden
Malcolm Hebden
Malcolm Hebden is an English television and stage actor best known for his role as Norris Cole in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...
) accuses her and Graeme of credit card fraud. In December, Tina accepts a new job working behind the bar at the Rovers. Her first night on the job proves to be memorable for all the wrong reasons when a gas explosion at The Joinery bar causes a tram to derail and crash on to the Street. Tina helps in the rescue effort as many devastated residents seek shelter at the Rovers.
In February 2011, during a St Valentine's Day meal with Graeme, Tina is surprised to find their waitress is her old friend Xin Chiang (Elizabeth Tan
Elizabeth Tan
Elizabeth Tan is a British actress of Chinese descent. Known for a number of BBC television series, she was cast to appear in the long-running ITV Soap Opera, Coronation Street, as the show's first regular Chinese character, making her first appearance in February 2011. She departed the show in...
). Tina notices Xin isn't her usual self and Xin explains that she is upset as she cannot pay her bills. Tina offers Xin the spare room in her flat but when landlord Dev Alahan
Dev Alahan
Devendra 'Dev' Alahan is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Jimmi Harkishin, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 10 November 1999.-Character development:...
(Jimmi Harkishin
Jimmi Harkishin
James "Jimmi" Harkishin is an actor best known for his role as shop owner Dev Alahan in Coronation Street. He also featured in the film East is East and also Bhaji on the Beach....
) hears of the girls' plans, he tells Tina the rent would have to be increased if Xin moved in. The following month, Tina and Graeme's flat, which was destroyed in the tram crash, is fully refurbished and ready to move into. In March, as Xin's visa is running out, Tina concocts a plan to keep her in the UK whereby Graeme would marry Xin. Tina and Graeme stage a break-up soon after in the first phase of the plan and Tina moves out of the flat. After Xin moves in, she and Graeme develop a close friendship and Tina becomes jealous. Despite an investigation by the UK Border Agency, Xin is granted her visa. However, a twisted ankle means that she cannot move out of the flat. In May 2011, Graeme refuses to go to bed with Tina because he is married to Xin despite it not being a genuine relationship. Graeme and Xin then develop feelings for each other and they end up sleeping together. Graeme tells Tina about the affair and she is angry and heartbroken. Tina is provoked by David's wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) who tells Tina that she should've expected this. Tina and Kylie brawl in the pub to the annoyance of Steve who gives her a final verbal warning. Tina deals with the situation very badly and threatens to report Graeme and Xin to the immigration authorities. After Gail intervenes, Tina changes her mind and as Graeme and Xin leave Weatherfield for London, she tells him that she could never hate him despite breaking her heart.
Tommy Duckworth
Tommy Duckworth
Thomas "Tommy" Duckworth is a fictional character in the British television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Currently portrayed by actor Chris Fountain. The character was born on-screen during the episode airing on 9 September 1992 and departed in December 1993, before returning for four short...
has been pursuing Tina for many weeks now, with her giving him mixed signals. She moves into number 9 with Tommy and Tyrone. Tommy accept's Tina's offer of a meal together at home, despite having arranged had a date with Amber Kalirai
Amber Kalirai
Amber Kalirai is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Nikki Patel, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 9 November 2005. In May 2011 it was announced that Patel had returned to filming and Amber appeared again from 11 July...
. Tommy quickly sneaks off from the date to be with Tina, after lying to Amber that Tyrone is in hospital. Amber walks in on Tommy making a move on Tina and dumps him. Tina is left furious and storms off after trashing up the dinner in anger.
In August 2011, Tina gets the attention of local doctor Matt Carter, after some flirtatious chatting, he asks her out. They now go on regular dates, much to Tommy's jealousy.
Background
Tina McIntyre was cast in the soap to portray a short-term girlfriend of character David PlattDavid Platt (Coronation Street)
David Daniel Platt is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 26 December 1990 and is portrayed by actor Jack P...
, to help change his evil ways. As the character's personality was portrayed on screen, soap bosses and viewers were impressed with the character and actress Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...
which resulted in her character becoming a permanent fixture. Giving the character more ties to Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
it was announced that her onscreen family had been cast. She has worked in low-skilled jobs such as the Kabin and as a barmaid. Her main links in 'Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
were initially with the Platt family.
Casting
Auditions were held for the part of the character and Michelle Keegan received a call from her agent telling her she had been offered the part, the initial audition being only her second for any part. She was called to a meeting with producer Steve Frost, he was immediately happy with her and handed her the scripts.In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Keegan spoke about her character's success in the show stating that: "Tina came in to the show just to change David into a nice character, and then to get to the point where he pushed his mum down the stairs. I was supposed to be out of there after that. But they’ve kept me on. They needed a bit of a ballsy character, I think. She’s moved into the Platts’ now and she’s getting a family base around her, so hopefully she’s around for the long haul. I didn’t think I was staying, so I’m very lucky".
Character development
During the character's first episode, Tina clashed with various characters such as Betty WilliamsBetty Williams (Coronation Street)
Elizabeth "Betty" Williams is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by former music hall star Betty Driver. Driver was cast as Betty in 1969, after first auditioning for the role of Hilda Ogden...
, Gail Platt
Gail Platt
Gail McIntyre is a long-standing fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Helen Worth, the character first appeared on screen on 12 July 1974...
and Becky Granger
Becky McDonald
Rebecca "Becky" McDonald is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional town of Weatherfield. She is played by actress Katherine Kelly. Becky was created by producer Steve Frost as a recurring...
who had taken an initial dislike to her. This showed off her brash personality and her straight talking attitude from her first appearances. These personality trends have helped characterise and popularise Tina.
Describing Tina's personality after her arrival on screen, the official ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
website states: "Tina has never felt like she’s fitted in anywhere, but she’s not a pushover by any means. She thinks she knows everything, but doesn’t and would rather be friends with lads than girls, who usually hate her. Challenge her to an arm wrestle and she’ll probably win." Also stating that she is feisty and fell into a common job rather than not being smart enough to do anything else, with Michelle saying during an interview: "She’s feisty but she’s essentially a good girl at the moment". In another interview she reveals that her character dresses to appear sexy and confident. and with another the ITV official website saying: "She can be very feisty but she's just a normal, vulnerable, 17-year-old girl and she's very confused.".
On the teenage abortion storyline actress, Keegan (who knew about the storyline before taking the part) said: "It was such an emotional storyline to be involved in I was scared and wondered if I'd really be able to pull it off. But it's been a real challenge and good to get my teeth into something.".
Reception
Ian Wylie of Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening News
The Manchester Evening News is a regional daily newspaper covering Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom. It is published every day except Sunday and is owned by Trinity Mirror plc following its sale by Guardian Media Group in early 2010. It has an average daily circulation of 90,973 copies...
commented on Keegan's nomination as best newcomer at The British Soap Awards 2008 and her portrayal of the character saying: Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
’s Michelle Keegan is nominated as Best Newcomer, fully deserved even after just a few months on screen" and "teen rebel Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle, reminds many of a young Suranne Jones
Suranne Jones
Suranne Jones is an English actress. She first rose to prominence playing the role of Karen McDonald in ITV1's soap opera Coronation Street over a period of four years...
as Karen McDonald." Keegan won the award. which she was voted for by a panel. One of the main reasons Michelle was given a longer contract with the soap was because the character had impressed the viewers and bosses so much and Ian Wylie also commented on the win and big impression, an achievement because of the short amount of time the character has been on screen. Jon Wise of 'The People' observed her as bolder than Liz McDonald's
Liz McDonald
Elizabeth "Liz" Jayne McDonald is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Beverley Callard, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 27 October 1989 and remained on the series until Callard opted to leave in 1998...
make-up and brassier than Leanne Battersby
Leanne Battersby
Leanne Anika Barlow is a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Jane Danson, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 4 July 1997....
. Michelle has also been nominated at the National Television Awards for Best Newcomer. The Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
commented how the character has gained a large male fan base after just 18 months within the show. The Daily Mirror added that she had gained a notable army of fans because of her character's personality and Keegan's natural acting style.