Steven Arnold portrayed Ashley Peacock on Coronation Street for 15 years, with his character's exit coming during a tram crash storyline in 2010 that celebrated the show's 50th anniversary. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Steven Arnold described how Ashley was crushed by a falling beam hanging on chains in his final episode. Since departing the soap, Arnold has been involved in dozens of acting projects across theatre, TV, and films.
He does not have regular contact with the Coronation Street cast now, but Julia Haworth, who played his on-screen wife Claire, regularly attends his shows with her children, and crew members are also present. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Steven Arnold described how he would not return to the show, and he previously insisted that Ashley Peacock would always have a special place in his heart. The current status of his relationships with other former cast members is unknown, as are any ongoing discussions or offers from producers for a potential return.
Working with John Savident, who played my dad, Fred Elliot. He had such a wealth of experience. Even now, when I go into colleges to teach acting, I can hear his words coming through my mouth.
Details of his teaching activities in colleges and upcoming projects in theatre, TV, or films have not been disclosed.
He taught me how to act on set, how to give passion to a character. I miss him so much. He was like a father to me. I can’t even begin to explain how much that man taught me. There was not a specific day or moment that stands out to me.
I wouldn’t return.
Ashley was crushed by this falling beam and it was hanging on chains. We filmed the episode and I went off and had my leaving party.
He’ll always have a special place in my heart as I played him for such a long time. There’s elements that you miss but you can still put him in characters that you play here and there.