He is an actor and director, known for Family Affairs (1997), Leatherbird (2014) and Entity (2012). The Baldwins were a long-running family who lived on Coronation Street for over thirty years between October 1976 and February 2008. Mike went on to have a relationship with both sons, but disowned Mark when he had an affair with his wife Linda and sent Adam away to boarding school after Susan's death. "[10], "CUSTODY STREET; Ken and Mike fight for orphan Adam", "Johann Hari: Why 'Coronation Street' fills me with pride", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Baldwin_(Coronation_Street)&oldid=1016531381, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 April 2021, at 17:35. Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85 Credit: Granada. One woman Mike courted was florist Maggie Dunlop, who ended the relationship after discovering her pregnancy, and raised his son Mark with her new husband Harry Redman, while another was married Deirdre Barlow - starting a lengthy feud with her husband Ken. Mike's last appearance was in the episode of 7 April 2006. Over the last few months of his life, he had been confusing the past and present: Alma, his beloved former wife who had died in 2001, was often mentioned, as was Bet – he even broke into Bet's former home in 2006, to be confronted by the current resident, Les Battersby (Bruce Jones). pic.twitter.com/6aYuEaEXse — Coronation … Mike was seen arguing with Linda, who mysteriously disappeared. Coronation Street will be paying tribute to Johnny Briggs tonight in a special ITV documentary. He first appeared on 11 October 1976 and became one of the show's central characters until his final appearance on 7 April 2006. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. It seemed to be over when he abandoned Alma to marry wealthy widow Jackie Ingram (Shirin Taylor), who inherited a factory from her late husband, Peter (who had died of a heart attack during an argument with Mike). "[2] Mike was shown to get revenge on Ken, though it took a further four years before he could do so on-screen. A couple of years later, after Alma's relationship with Ken failed because of her feelings for Mike, Mike and Alma finally married. Mike and Alma Sedgewick's (Amanda Barrie) romance stemmed back to 1989 and they wed on-screen in 1992, the marriage lasting seven years. Then followed a battle between Mike and Ken for custody of Adam, with Ken adamant that Mike should not look after his grandson. Coronation Street: The Baldwin Family Album ( 2005) Coronation Street: The Baldwin Family Album. In 1998 one incident left Briggs with an injury after he fell backwards. "[1] Briggs has claimed that Ken was jealous of Mike because he was rich and successful while Ken was not, and Roache has claimed that the reason Ken disliked Mike was because he was a self-centred and self-made individual. It took a lot to get Ken angry but after the way Mike had treated his daughter, he was furious. [1] Briggs has stated that he always enjoyed watching the scenes between Mike and Alma, because Alma knew how to handle Mike. People were disappointed when she went back to Ken". She also caused a stir at Fred Elliott's (John Savident) wedding to her mother, Eve Sykes (Melanie Kilburn), and the pressure built on Mike as Mark returned for the celebration. Men were shouting out: 'Go on Mike, give her one.' The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Mike was awarded custody, but returned Adam to his boarding school in Scotland, where his friends were. This was one of those rare times he caught Mike off-guard. When we see him breaking from his dementia-fever for a moment and asking his old flame Deirdre to dance – an almost unimaginably sad scene, as he beams in mid-dance and says: 'This is lovely', while she quietly weeps over his shoulder – the performances are layered with literally decades of shared experience. Imaginary meetings with Bet Lynch, Alma Halliwell and his mother. A statement from his family said Briggs died peacefully after a long illness. Mike had unknowingly fathered a son, Adam, during his brief marriage to Susan Barlow; she kept the baby a secret from him. They have one child. Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, famous for his role as ladies’ man Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85. [2] Briggs has suggested that he and Roache became old hands at doing on-screen fistfights, and that both really enjoyed doing the stunts. After she had confessed everything to Ken, Mike turned up on the doorstep in the hope of taking her away, but she decided to stay with Ken. From the early 2000s, Mike was seen less frequently as actor Johnny Briggs negotiated a reduced working schedule to allow him to enjoy more leisure time, which he often spent at his home in Florida. Mike's family history was retconned in 2004 when mention was made of his brother Harry. It has been suggested in a 2006 ITV documentary that Mike, an antagonistic womanising character, met his match in Alma. Like two cowboys, they spent their lives sizing each other up. I. Jackie Ingram. Following Alma's death, he ended the marriage and Linda slept with Mike's new business associate in revenge. In 1998, Mike was seduced by Julia Stone, who blackmailed him for large sums of cash. [2], Mike and Ken were forced to work together in 2000, when they were featured in a storyline dubbed the "Freshco siege". Of the love triangle storyline, Briggs has said, "the way it captured the nation was amazing. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. His last words were "You're finished Barlow, Deirdre loves me, she's mine." "I have been watching classic Coronation Street recently and it has brought home to me what a truly great actor he was. According to Briggs, no choreographers were ever used. The first fight between the pair occurred in 1986, when Ken confronted Mike in his factory about Mike's maltreatment of his daughter. We wish Johnny's family all our condolences. A further misunderstanding caused him to become estranged from Adam. [5] The pair resolved to put the past behind them; it was a temporary reprieve. Tracy Barlow He has been married to Jenny Platt since May 11, 2013. "[9], Grace Dent, writing for The Guardian heaped similar praise on the storyline as she paid tribute to the legendary character: "So, farewell Mike Baldwin. [2] Numerous fights between Ken and Mike were featured, and Briggs has suggested that they became famous for their brawls. The Baldwins were a long-running family who lived on Coronation Street for over thirty years between October 1976 and February 2008. Literally the end of an era. Danny engineered sole inheritance of Mike's empire, egged on by his girlfriend Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). In October 2019, Adam discusses Mike's death with Ken and reveals the irony of Mike dying in Ken's arms. Chess with Chesney and a day out in town with old flame Deirdre. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. His family said in a statement that he passed away peacefully following a long … In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. When Alma discovered this, she left Mike; once they had divorced, she reverted to her maiden name of Halliwell. This upset Ken further. Although Mike's decline from Alzheimer's was bleak and harrowing, there were bittersweet moments to his final days. [1] William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has stated that of all Mike's many women in the serial, he always felt that Alma was Mike's true love, the one that was right and good for him. Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, famous for his role as ladies’ man Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. A statement from his family said he died after a long illness. He first appeared on 11 October 1976 and became one of the show's central characters until his final appearance on 7 April 2006. He's currently taking a break from the soap. Ken and Mike were bound together by armed robbers, which facilitated an end to their feud; Ken helped Mike to combat a panic attack. Mike once again had his own business, the underwear factory Underworld. Producer Maire Tracey said, "The fact that Mike dies in Ken's arms says it all. Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street's Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85. Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, famous for his role as ladies’ man Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85. At times, however, Ken and Mike were often forced to work together in events which saw Deirdre being wrongfully imprisoned by her fraudulent new love interest Jon Lindsay (Owen Aaronovitch) in 1998 and then the two rivals later becoming hostages in an armed robbery at Fresco's Supermarket in 2000. She was introduced as part of the Baldwin family along with Danny Baldwin (Bradley Walsh), Jamie Baldwin (Rupert Hill) and Warren Baldwin (Danny Young). Unable to win Alma back, Mike settled with loud-mouthed machinist Linda Sykes (Jacqueline Pirie), who was interested only in his money. It ultimately turned out that Mike was actually Danny's father and the pair began to forge a relationship. Shortly afterwards, he collapsed and died in Ken's arms, after suffering a massive heart attack. Towards the end of 2005, Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, aged 63. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. Coronation Street (Baldwin Family Album) - video Dailymotion Mike went on to marry Ken's daughter, Susan Barlow (Wendy Jane Walker), who was many years his junior. Behind the scenes Bill Roache has even suggested to Johnny Briggs that they should make a version of Brokeback Mountain for the two elderly cowboys. One major storyline involving Mike came in 1983 when he had an affair with Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride). His family confirmed the news on Sunday. However, on his wedding night, Mike found out that Mark and Linda had been having an affair. On discovering that Susan was pregnant, Mike wanted her to become a stay-at-home wife and mother but Susan decided to have an abortion, and moved to Newcastle after just a year of marriage. Mike Baldwin became chiefly known for his ruthlessness in business and his string of ruined relationships. Johnny played factory boss Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street from 1976 until 2006, when his character died in the arms of long-running rival Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache. When Mike loses it and starts crying for Alma – the ex-wife who died years ago – we remember her too. The legendary actor died peacefully at his home on Sunday (February 28), his family confirmed. Problems for the pair soon emerged when Maggie became pregnant and she eventually ended things with him after Mike refused to buy the florist's she worked in. Corrie's official Twitter account wrote: "The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. Both Ken and Mike will miss the bust-ups. He is said to have been introduced following pressure from Thames Television and Southern Television to introduce a character from the South of England, as the series' ratings fell in the mid-1970s especially in those regions. Johnny Briggs’ Coronation Street exit is one of the most iconic deaths in the history of the programme. The marriage failed because Mike and Susan disagreed about their plans for the future. This continued as Mike would later go on to marry Ken's daughter Susan (Wendy Jane Walker), which ultimately led to the two arch-enemies going on a custody battle for Mike and Susan's son Adam (Iain De Caestecker) following her death in 2001. https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Baldwin_family?oldid=387275. Mike Baldwin began the majority of his life with a relationship with florist Maggie Dunlop. Currently the family is represented in Coronation Street by Adam Barlow, who returned to the street in November 2016, and his wife Sarah, who he married in March 2020. Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs - who played Mike Baldwin - has died. Adam survived the crash and this led to a custody battle between Mike and Ken. Mike was arrested on suspicion of murder but Linda was found in Ireland with a new man. Jamie Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Ken's grandson also has two half-brothers, Danny Baldwin and Mark Redman, while Danny’s sons Jamie and Warren are his nephews. "[8], Journalist Johann Hari, writing for The Independent heaped praise upon Mike's dementia storyline: "You can see some of these qualities in the storyline that has just stuttered to a close, the tale of the cracking and breaking of wide-boy Street stalwart Mike Baldwin into dementia and death. Barrie has discussed the way she approached playing the romance between Mike and Alma, suggesting that as Alma she treated Mike in the same way that she [Barrie] treated Briggs off-set, poking fun at him. 25min | Documentary | TV Movie 26 December 2005. At first, he blamed Mark but he soon enraged Linda by choosing to spend time with Alma, who was dying of cervical cancer. Mike was killed-off, dying of Alzheimer's disease; he died in Ken's arms. He also went into The Rovers Return and asked where Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear) was, not remembering that she had left the pub 10 years earlier. Originally solely represented by businessman Mike Baldwin, the family name became instantly recognisable when he opened Baldwin's Casuals and MVB Motors and began to gain a reputation for himself as a bachelor. A statement from his family said Briggs died peacefully after a long illness. Making his first appearance in 1976 as a Cockney businessman with an eye for the ladies, Mike was the son of an occasional character, Frank "Frankie" Baldwin, a former docker and Cockney wide boy. Mike and Ken's feud was developed further when he married Ken's daughter Susan, but the relationship ended when she made out that she had aborted his son. Actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, has died aged 85. [2] The storyline had significant cultural impact, with the press claiming that the country was divided between those who thought Deirdre should remain with Ken, and those who thought she should leave with Mike. He soon split from his beautiful girlfriend Penny King (Pauline Fleming), whom he had intended to marry. A soap can do Alzheimer's perfectly because it can draw on the collected memories of it audience in a way no other art form, except perhaps the epic novel, can. Retrieved from " https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Baldwin_family?oldid=20416 ". Categories: Families. The time, at last, to watch Ready Steady Cook and wear pyjamas until tea-time. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. [7] To promote Mike's final scenes, Radio Times released a series of photographs with Ken and Mike re-enacting Arthur Devis's (1807) painting of the death of Horatio Nelson—Baldwin was shown surrounded by his nearest and dearest during his final moments, with Ken prominently positioned next to him, taking on the role of Captain Hardy, Nelson's trusted colleague to whom Nelson famously uttered "Kiss me" before he died. Rupert Hill was born on June 15, 1978 in London, England as Rupert Sinclair Hill. In late October 2005, it is discovered that Danny is actually Mike's son, a result of a fling between Mike and his sister-in-law, Viv (Patricia Brake). We wish Johnny's family all our condolences." Since his first appearance, Mike was involved in several of the show's highly-profiled events. Jackie soon saw through him and their marriage lasted one week. He was 64 years old. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. Francesca "Frankie" Fraser (also Baldwin) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Debra Stephenson. Michael Vernon Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, portrayed by Johnny Briggs. No more Mike Baldwin in his Edinburgh Woollen Mill golfing jerseys and smart-casual slacks sneaking a fine single malt and a lamb hotpot. Mike's on/off relationship with Alma Sedgewick (Amanda Barrie) lasted the longest. A fan penned: "Sad to hear of the passing of actor Johnny Briggs famous for playing Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street after a long illness. 28 February, 2021 13:53. Making it back to his factory on Coronation Street, he was found by his old rival Ken. For most of Mike's life, it was his battles with Ken that kept him going. [6], The feud came to an end on-screen in 2006, when Briggs quit the role of Mike. Michael Vernon Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, portrayed by Johnny Briggs. When their marriage became jaded, she turned to Mike. Mike soon opened his namesake denim-maker business, Baldwin's Casuals, in Weatherfield and moved there after ending his relationship with his common-law wife Anne Woodley. In a scene which aired in 1990, Mike punched Ken, knocking him over a table in the Rovers Return public house. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. [1], Ken's feud with Mike—spanning over 20 years—began in 1983, when Ken discovered that his wife, Deirdre, was having an affair with Mike. However both Ken and Mike made the peace again after promising Alma that they would be nice to each other before she dies. Susan had been lying when she said she had terminated her pregnancy. A father-of-six, Johnny was surrounded by family when he died after a long illness on Sunday. The family was expanded in 2004 when Mike's "nephew" Danny Baldwin arrived with his wife Frankie, and sons Jamie and Warren Baldwin. R. Mark Redman. The episode where Deirdre ends her affair with Mike and reconciles with Ken was the show's highest-rated episode at the time; as such, the news was so big that it ended up being announced on the scoreboard during a Manchester United v Arsenal match at Old Trafford - with the words "Ken and Deirdre reunited. The actor was a fixture on the cobbles, making his name as the Cockney businessman, for 30 years and becoming one of the ITV soap’s most memorable characters. He'll be sadly missed. Ken 1 – Mike 0" resulting in cheers from the spectators. Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died at 85. Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, who played underwear factory boss Mike Baldwin, has died, aged 85. In his other major storylines, Mike issued a short-lived marriage of convenience with his second spouse Jackie Ingram (Shirin Taylor); established a much-more prolonging marriage with his third spouse Alma Sedgewick (Amanda Barrie) that progressively lasted until the pair's divorce and Alma's eventual death of cervical cancer; instigated a competitive conflict with fellow nemesis Don Brennan (Geoffrey Hinsliff) that culminated with the latter kidnapping Alma and then plotting to kill Mike on many unsuccessful attempts; divorced his fourth spouse Linda Sykes (Jacqueline Pirie) after their ill-fated marriage collapsed as a result Linda's gold-digging agenda that gradually emerged ever since she cheated on Mike with his long-lost son Mark Redman (Paul Fox); and formed a close companionship with his supposed nephew Danny (Bradley Walsh) and his family after it had slowly transpired that Danny was actually Mike's son. Jackie threatened Mike with a shotgun if he did not get out of her sight. Weeks would often pass where Mike was not seen at all, though he did still participate in substantial storylines when his character was present during his remaining years in the programme. He once asked Rita Fairclough (Barbara Knox) how her husband Len (Peter Adamson) was - when he had in fact died more than 20 years ago. READ MORE: [5] Ken and Mike were among several series regulars held up at gunpoint in the soap's local supermarket, where Ken had been working as a trolley pusher. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. Add a Plot ». His passing – like that of Alma in 2001 – was respected with the theme tune not being played over the credits, though a continuity announcement was made. By Press Association Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 1:11 PM At this point, he realised that marrying Linda was a mistake. He marched into the office and let him have it. In the final scenes, a disoriented and dying Mike was found wandering the streets by Ken, and as Ken cradled Mike in his arms, the rivals talked about old times before Mike died, signifying the end of their 20-year feud. The character's exit saw Mike being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which commenced in late 2005 and continued on in 2006 until Mike was eventually killed-off in the story's climax; Mike, in his last moments, collapsed and then died in the arms of Ken. Mike discovered Adam's existence in 2001; Susan attempted to flee, but was killed in a motor accident. Many long-time viewers did not like the addition of Danny and Frankie to the cast, as their existence had only been made possible by continuity error; Mike had long been portrayed as an only child and, adding confusion, Mike's father was also named Frankie. As Mike began a fight for access to his son, Susan attempted to escape again but in her haste, she crashed her car on the motorway and was killed. Prior to this, Mike was always referred to as an only child. Laid on the cobbles in front of the Kabin, this week Mike took his last breaths, clutched to the breast of his nemesis Ken Barlow, witnessed by Rita and Emily, both neighbours of 30 years. The storyline continued onto 1983 and became a ratings winner, with the UK's newspapers giving the story much coverage. The Redmans moved away, and Mike did not see Mark for years. Before his debut on the series, Mike started off his career as a market stall holder until a few years later the character had evolved into a legitimate businessman who was running his own factory. Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85. Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85 A statement from his family said Briggs died peacefully after a long illness. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs. No more clashes with Fizz over shoddy stitching or scanning the obituaries for wealthy widows to woo. Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died at the age of 85. Community content is available under. Everyone was talking about it and the pubs were empty. The episode was broadcast after the 9 pm watershed due to its depiction of violence. Before her marriage to Ken Barlow (William Roache), Deirdre had dated Mike, but decided Ken suited her better. [2] Of the confrontation, Briggs has said, "It was a classic – Baldwin getting it in his own territory, the factory. A peculiarly fitting end to the cockney king of knickers. This event began the long-running feud between Mike and Ken. The actor was a fixture on the cobbles, making his name as the Cockney businessman, for 30 years and becoming one of the ITV soap’s most memorable characters. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. [1], It was suggested in an ITV documentary in 2006 that Ken and Mike's hatred was a clash of cultures: "Barlow the lefty do-gooder versus Baldwin, the cut-and-thrust money grabber. His long-lost son, Mark Redman (Paul Fox), came to Weatherfield, and Mike took him on at the factory as manager. Coronation Street has lead the tributes to soap legend Johnny Briggs. [3] In her 2003 book, Hobson suggested that Ken "spent at least nineteen years unable to cope with the sense of rejection and betrayal" caused by Mike's and Deirdre's affair. Currently the family is represented in Coronation Street by Adam Barlow , who returned to the street in November 2016 , and his wife Sarah , who he married in March 2020 . During his time on the show, Mike had 25 girlfriends and four wives. Quickly establishing himself as the street's most uncompromising employer, Mike was quick to threaten his machinists with the sack if they slacked and had additionally taking a dim view of workers getting above themselves. Briggs, who also appeared in several Carry On films, was 85. In the role of Mike Baldwin, he truly was one of the most iconic characters The Street has ever known. The documentary will air at 8pm and will look at Johnny’s life playing Mike Baldwin … In 2004, Mike's son Danny (Bradley Walsh), Danny's wife, Frankie (Debra Stephenson), and their sons, Jamie (Rupert Hill) and Warren (Danny Young), came to live in Weatherfield, where Danny helped Mike run the factory. [4], Scriptwriters capitalised on the rivalry between the characters when, in 1986, Mike married Ken's daughter Susan, a union that Ken strongly opposed. In 2001, Ken revealed that Susan had a son, Adam Barlow (Iain De Caestecker/Sam Robertson), fathered by Mike. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. A couple of years later, Mike would posthumously reappear in a 2012 short special episode shown as part of Text Santa - with the character appearing as a ghost sent from Hell to give Ken's next-door neighbor, Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden), a warning to change his ways. The follow up of his affair with Deirdre triggered a longstanding feud between Mike and Ken, with the rivalry between them dominating the show's impact for the next two decades. Rupert Hill, Actor: Family Affairs. 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