A CORONATION Street serial killer is making his soap comeback 13 years after terrifying soap fans with his murder spree. The actor behind the character, who starred on the ITV Cobbles from 1998 until 2011, is back on the small screen this month.
Coronation Street killer switches to BBC soap Doctors
The star has bagged a new role on BBC show Doctors. Corrie villain John Stape, known for multiple murders and sleeping with Rosie Webster, played by actor Graeme Hawley, is now set to star as Jason Chapman in Doctors.
John Stape's shocking journey from teacher to killer
Corrie's John Stape went from a teacher who had an affair with pupil Rosie Webster to a serial killer. His character killed three fellow cast members and kidnapped Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan. Graeme Hawley played the iconic killer until 2011.
From Coronation Street to market stall: Graeme Hawley's break from acting
After struggling to find acting gigs, Graeme Hawley took a break from the small screen and started working on his pal's Christmas market stall. Despite his temporary hiatus, he is now back on TV screens in a new role on BBC's Doctors.
