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{{Short description|Fictional character from Coronation Street}}
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| portrayer = [[Rupert Hill]]
| portrayer = [[Rupert Hill]]
| occupation = [[Taxicab|Taxi driver]]
| occupation = [[Taxicab|Taxi driver]]
| image = [[File:Jamiebald.jpg|200px]]
| image = Jamiebald.jpg
| imagesize = 200
| introducer = [[Tony Wood]] (2004)<br>[[Phil Collinson]] (2011)
| introducer = [[Tony Wood (producer)|Tony Wood]] (2004)<br>[[Phil Collinson]] (2011)
| first = Episode 5805 <br>19 July 2004
| first = Episode 5805<br>19 July 2004
| last = Episode 7585<br>24 April 2011
| last = Episode 7585<br>24 April 2011
| years = 2004–2008, 2011
| years = 2004–2008, 2011
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| classification= [[List of former Coronation Street characters#Last appeared in 2011|Former; regular]]
| born = 27 June 1980
| home = [[Clapham]]
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| classification= [[List of past Coronation Street characters#B|Former; regular]]
| wife =
|father = [[Danny Baldwin]]
|father = [[Danny Baldwin]]
|mother = [[Carol Baldwin]]
|mother = [[Carol Baldwin]]
|stepmother = [[Frankie Baldwin]] (1986–2006)
|halfbrothers = [[Warren Baldwin]]
|halfbrothers = [[Warren Baldwin]]
| grandfathers = [[Mike Baldwin (Coronation Street)|Mike Baldwin]]
| grandfathers = [[Mike Baldwin (Coronation Street)|Mike Baldwin]]
| grandmothers = [[Viv Baldwin]]
| grandmothers = [[Viv Baldwin]]
| great grandparents = [[Frank "Frankie" Baldwin|Frank Baldwin]]<br>Mary Baldwin
| uncles = [[Mark Redman (Coronation Street)|Mark Redman]]<br>[[Adam Barlow]]
| uncles = [[Mark Redman (Coronation Street)|Mark Redman]]<br>[[Adam Barlow]]
| adoptivesons= [[Dylan Wilson]]
| adoptivesons= [[Dylan Wilson]]
}}
}}
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'''Jamie Baldwin''' is a fictional character from the [[Television in the United Kingdom|British]] [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] [[soap opera]] ''[[Coronation Street]]'', played by [[Rupert Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0048174/|title=Jamie Baldwin|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]]|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref> He first appeared in 2004 and left in 2008,<ref name="ITV homepage">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/atoe/JamieBaldwin1.html|title=Jamie Baldwin|publisher=[[ITV.com]]|date=2007-05-22|access-date=2008-12-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122033211/http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/atoe/JamieBaldwin1.html|archive-date=22 January 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> returning briefly in 2011.


==Development==
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'''James Andrew "Jamie" Baldwin''' is a [[Character (arts)|fictional character]] from the [[Television in the United Kingdom|British]] [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] [[soap opera]], ''[[Coronation Street]]'', played by [[Rupert Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0048174/|title=Jamie Baldwin|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]]|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> He first appeared in 2004 and left in 2008.<ref name="ITV homepage">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/atoe/JamieBaldwin1.html|title=Jamie Baldwin|publisher=[[ITV.com]]|date=2007-05-22|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> In March 2011 it was announced that Jamie would return for one episode on 24 April 2011.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a306943/corrie-heads-south-for-easter-special.html Corrie heads south for Easter special - Coronation Street News - Soaps - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
===Family relationships===
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Fans of actor [[Rupert Hill]] speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad [[Mike Baldwin (Coronation Street)|Mike Baldwin]]'s ([[Johnny Briggs (actor)|Johnny Briggs]]) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs-old/latest/2006/03/18/exclusive-mike-fall-inspires-rupert-115875-16828787/|title=MIKE'S FALL INSPIRES RUPERT|publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Brian Roberts|date=2006-03-18|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref>

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Based on the sexual relationship between Jamie's character and his step-mum, Rupert Hill claimed that he wasn't quite sure about Jamie's true feeling for Frankie, though he could clarify why Jamie had such feelings, he was concerned about how the storyline had an uncomfortable atmosphere, he admitted that he and [[Debra Stephenson]], who played Frankie, were wary about filming these scenes, thinking it was sensational and irregular, though the scripts they received were more than interesting. He claimed that it had given he and Debra a new dimension to their relationship, and that the filming was enjoyable as of the deep plot.<ref name="A family affair"/> He also described the plotline as "fantastic".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a38470/corrie-actor-praises-fantastic-plot.html|title=Corrie actor praises "fantastic" plot|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Daniel Kilkelly|date=2006-10-22|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref>

===Romance with Joanne===
In 2005, Jamie begins dating [[Joanne Jackson (Coronation Street)|Joanne]], one of Mike's employees, in order to prove to his former fiancé, [[Leanne Battersby]] ([[Jane Danson]]), that he is over her.<ref name="Joanne">{{cite magazine |last1=Brand |first1=Claire |title=On the rebound |magazine=[[Inside Soap]] |date=5–11 November 2005 |issue=44|page=34}}</ref> He is desperate to show that he is over Leanne and he recalls that on his birthday Joanne made it clear that she is "smitten" with him, so he begins flirting with her.<ref name="Joanne" /> Joanne is delighted when Jamie asks her out, but their date ends up being "disastrous".<ref name="Joanne" /> Hill revealed that being with Joanne is a complete "rebound" thing for Jamie, explaining that it's "a bit of a flat affair and Jamie's not really ready for it".<ref name="Joanne" /> However, Jamie then decides that he "quite likes" Joanne, though Hill did not think that they would "run off down the aisle".<ref name="Joanne" /> Hill explained that Jamie just wants to take his mind off Leanne and "the best way to do that is to see someone else".<ref name="Joanne" /> Joanne and Jamie end up enjoying each other's company and plan to see each other again, but they decide to not start something so soon after Jamie's breakup with Leanne and due to Jamie's problems with his alcoholic mother, [[Carol Baldwin]] (Lynne Pearson).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodrigues |first1=Charlotte |title=Zaraah Abrahams: From Coronation Street to EastEnders |url=https://www.entertainmentdailyuk.com/soaps/who-did-eastenders-star-zaraah-abrahams-play-in-coronation-street/ |website=Entertainment Daily |access-date=1 September 2024 |date=30 December 2020}}</ref>

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===Departure===
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On 16 April 2007, a spokesperson for ''Coronation Street'' confirmed that Hill had decided to leave the soap opera after his contract expired.<ref name="Exit">{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a45305/rupert-hill-to-leave-coronation-street.html|title=Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2007-04-16|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref> Speaking of his decision, a spokesperson for ''[[Coronation Street]]'' told ''[[Digital Spy]]'', "Rupert has indicated to the producers that he intends to leave the show at the end of his current contract but the length of this contract means that he will remain with the show until about this time next year."<ref name="Exit" /> The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting.<ref name="Exit" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a88268/violet-and-jamies-weatherfield-escape.html|title=Violet and Jamie's Weatherfield escape|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2008-01-29|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref> Co-star [[Jenny Platt]] also announced her exit, alongside Jamie.<ref name="Exit" /> In May 2010, Hill revealed that leaving ''Coronation Street'' was a big risk for him; reflecting on his stint on the soap opera, Hill told the ''[[Birmingham Post]]'', "I got paid incredibly well, and starring in ''Coronation Street'' was a very enjoyable job, and I made really good friends. But I've always wanted to be an actor. And part of what attracted me to the profession was the diversity of roles you can get. In the end I accepted that I was going to have to take a pay cut and face up to the possibility that I might never work again. It didn't matter, though. I had to take a risk and leave Corrie in 2007 because I didn't want to play Jamie Baldwin for the next 25 years".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Rupert Hill: 'Leaving Corrie was a risk' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a218782/rupert-hill-leaving-corrie-was-a-risk/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=15 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915015731/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a218782/rupert-hill-leaving-corrie-was-a-risk/ |archive-date=15 September 2024 |date=7 May 2010}}</ref>

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===Return===
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In March 2011, the show bosses announced that Hill, along with former co star [[Jenny Platt]], would return for one episode set in [[London]] in which [[Sean Tully]], played by [[Antony Cotton]], would go to visit them. A Coronation Street spokesperson stated: "It will be a real treat for Corrie viewers to see Sean exploring the sights of London, whilst at the same time Todd returns to Weatherfield to catch up with his mum. Sean is desperate to be a real dad to Dylan so when Violet says he can visit he is thrilled, but when he arrives in the capital he is in for a few surprises."<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a306943/corrie-heads-south-for-easter-special.html Corrie heads south for Easter special – Coronation Street News – Soaps – Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Storylines==
==Storylines==
Shortly after his arrival in Weatherfield, Jamie began dating [[Leanne Battersby]]. He left her briefly for her enemy [[Maria Sutherland]], but eventually reconciled with Leanne again. She then embarked on an affair with his father, Danny. When this was revealed, Jamie broke up with Leanne and disowned Danny. Jamie's mother, Carol, came to Weatherfield and stayed with Jamie and Frankie, who had thrown Danny out because of his affair with Leanne. He supported her during her attempts to give up drinking, but she tried to destroy his relationship with Frankie, unsuccessfully. He later failed in a rebound romance with [[Joanne Jackson (Coronation Street)|Joanne Jackson]], as his mother's continuing problems, which dominated his life. After Carol schemed to break the bond between Jamie and Frankie by insinuating that they fancied each other,<ref name="A family affair">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=25686&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=|title=A family affair|publisher=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|The Metro]]|date=2006-11-17|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> they decided to kick her out and Jamie disowned her.
Shortly after his arrival in Weatherfield, Jamie began dating [[Leanne Battersby]]. He left her briefly for her enemy [[Maria Sutherland]], but eventually reconciled with Leanne again. She then embarked on an affair with his father, Danny. When this was revealed, Jamie broke up with Leanne and disowned Danny. Jamie's mother, Carol, came to Weatherfield and stayed with Jamie and Frankie, who had thrown Danny out because of his affair with Leanne. He supported her during her attempts to give up drinking, but she tried to destroy his relationship with Frankie, unsuccessfully. He later failed in a rebound romance with [[Joanne Jackson (Coronation Street)|Joanne Jackson]], as his mother's continuing problems, which dominated his life. After Carol schemed to break the bond between Jamie and Frankie by insinuating that they fancied each other,<ref name="A family affair">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=25686&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=|title=A family affair|publisher=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|The Metro]]|date=2006-11-17|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref> they decided to kick her out and Jamie disowned her.


Jamie began dating [[Violet Wilson]], following her split from [[Jason Grimshaw]], who had had an affair with [[Sarah Platt]]. Violet moved in with Jamie, but Jamie's secret love for Frankie affected their relationship. Jamie and Violet split after a holiday abroad and he then declared his love for Frankie. The relationship lasted until Danny caught Jamie and Frankie in bed together. Danny and Jamie had a fight which resulted in Danny almost killing Jamie, after he was left unconscious in the canal but Danny dived in to save him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs-old/latest/2006/11/17/corrie-blimey-115875-18109806/|title=CORRIE BLIMEY!|publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Brian Roberts|date=2006-11-17|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=25685&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=|title=Danny explodes as affair revealed|publisher=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|The Metro]]|date=2006-11-17|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>
Jamie began dating [[Violet Wilson]], following her split from [[Jason Grimshaw]], who had had an affair with [[Sarah Platt]]. Violet moved in with Jamie, but Jamie's secret love for Frankie affected their relationship. Jamie and Violet split after a holiday abroad and he then declared his love for Frankie. The relationship lasted until Danny caught Jamie and Frankie in bed together. Danny and Jamie had a fight which resulted in Danny almost killing Jamie, after he was left unconscious in the canal but Danny dived in to save him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs-old/latest/2006/11/17/corrie-blimey-115875-18109806/|title=CORRIE BLIMEY!|publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Brian Roberts|date=2006-11-17|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=25685&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=|title=Danny explodes as affair revealed|publisher=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|The Metro]]|date=2006-11-17|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref>


After another confrontation between them, Danny "signed" everything over to Jamie and disappeared. Jamie told Violet about the affair with Frankie after she told him that she was pregnant, leaving her horrified. With Danny still missing, Jamie and Frankie planned to move to Spain, bound for a new life, and Jamie quit his job at King's Robes. However, on New Year's Eve, Frankie changed her mind and left [[Weatherfield]] alone. Following his split from Frankie, Jamie was employed at local cab firm StreetCars by [[Steve McDonald (Coronation Street)|Steve McDonald]]. Jamie disapproved of [[Sean Tully]], who was [[homosexual]], and Violet's plan to have a baby but eventually apologized for his attitude; however, when Jamie invited Violet to join him at Carol's wedding, there was an obvious attraction. Jamie and Violet later reconciled and planned to raise her and Sean's baby together. Following the baby's birth, they planned to leave Weatherfield and raise baby Dylan in London, excluding Sean. Violet then proposed to Jamie, who accepted, before filling the car with their belongings set to leave.
After another confrontation between them, Danny "signed" everything over to Jamie and disappeared. Jamie told Violet about the affair with Frankie after she told him that she was pregnant, leaving her horrified. With Danny still missing, Jamie and Frankie planned to move to Spain, bound for a new life, and Jamie quit his job at King's Robes. However, on New Year's Eve, Frankie changed her mind and left [[Weatherfield]] alone. Following his split from Frankie, Jamie was employed at local cab firm StreetCars by [[Steve McDonald (Coronation Street)|Steve McDonald]]. Jamie disapproved of [[Sean Tully]], who was [[homosexual]], and Violet's plan to have a baby but eventually apologized for his attitude; however, when Jamie invited Violet to join him at Carol's wedding, there was an obvious attraction. Jamie and Violet later reconciled and planned to raise her and Sean's baby together. Following the baby's birth, they planned to leave Weatherfield and raise baby Dylan in London, excluding Sean. Violet then proposed to Jamie, who accepted, before filling the car with their belongings set to leave.
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Violet's sister, [[Lauren Wilson (Coronation Street)|Lauren]], spotted Jamie loading the car. He claimed that he was attending a stag do, but she realized their plan when he loaded a pushchair. Lauren wasted no time in informing Sean. As Violet and Jamie drove off, Lauren, Sean, and his partner, [[Marcus Dent]], attempted to stop them, but they escaped and Violet disposed of her phone, so that Sean could not get into contact with them again.
Violet's sister, [[Lauren Wilson (Coronation Street)|Lauren]], spotted Jamie loading the car. He claimed that he was attending a stag do, but she realized their plan when he loaded a pushchair. Lauren wasted no time in informing Sean. As Violet and Jamie drove off, Lauren, Sean, and his partner, [[Marcus Dent]], attempted to stop them, but they escaped and Violet disposed of her phone, so that Sean could not get into contact with them again.
In April 2011, Sean goes to London to visit Dylan and sees Violet and Jamie rowing. Jamie reveals that Violet had had an affair with a gardener. Sean decides to take Dylan out for the day with Marcus, who is also living in London. As Sean and Marcus return to Violet's house, they see Jamie leave in a taxi. Violet reveals that she and Jamie have split up.
In April 2011, Sean goes to London to visit Dylan and sees Violet and Jamie rowing. Jamie reveals that Violet had had an affair with a gardener. Sean decides to take Dylan out for the day with Marcus, who is also living in London. As Sean and Marcus return to Violet's house, they see Jamie leave in a taxi. Violet reveals that she and Jamie have split up.

==Creation and development==

===Promotion===
Before his arrival, the soap's directors considered him a 'sex symbol':<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article205459.ece|title=Chip off the old Baldwin|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|date=2004-04-10|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> in his early weeks on the show, he often [[Barechested|took off his shirt]]. {{citation needed|date=December 2008}} He was initially planned to be arrested upon arriving, after beating Frankie's ex-lover, he was also planned to have a relationship with [[Leanne Battersby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article209507.ece|title=Sex, cops and Street fights|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|date=2004-07-08|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>

===Casting===
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Fans of actor [[Rupert Hill]] speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad [[Mike Baldwin (Coronation Street)|Mike Baldwin]]'s ([[Johnny Briggs (actor)|Johnny Briggs]]) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs-old/latest/2006/03/18/exclusive-mike-fall-inspires-rupert-115875-16828787/|title=MIKE'S FALL INSPIRES RUPERT|publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Brian Roberts|date=2006-03-18|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>

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Based on the sexual relationship between Jamie's character and his step-mum, Rupert Hill claimed that he wasn't quite sure about Jamie's true feeling for Frankie, though he could clarify why Jamie had such feelings, he was concerned about how the storyline had an uncomfortable atmosphere, he admitted that he and [[Debra Stephenson]], who played Frankie, were wary about filming these scenes, thinking it was sensational and irregular, though the scripts they received were more than interesting. He claimed that it had given he and Debra a new dimension to their relationship, and that the filming was enjoyable as of the deep plot.<ref name="A family affair"/> He also described the plotline as "fantastic".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a38470/corrie-actor-praises-fantastic-plot.html|title=Corrie actor praises "fantastic" plot|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Daniel Kilkelly|date=2006-10-22|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>

It was announced on 16 April 2007 that Rupert Hill had decided to leave ''Coronation Street'' after his contract expired.<ref name="Exit">{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a45305/rupert-hill-to-leave-coronation-street.html|title=Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2007-04-16|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Following the character's departure, Rupert Hill considered taking on Hollywood and stated he didn't wish to return to ''Coronation Street'', but also didn't rule it out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=147263&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=|title=Rupert's Hollywood ambition|publisher=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|The Metro]]|date=2008-05-12|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> In March 2011 it was announced that Hill will return in April 2011 for 1 episode.

===Personality===
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Jamie appears to be loyal and caring in both his relationships and friendships. He is also naive and gullible, resulting in him not being informed as to what happens.<ref name="ITV homepage"/>

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===Departure (2008)===
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In April 2007, it was announced that Rupert Hill has decided to leave to pursue other acting opportunities. Speaking of his decision a spokesperson for ''[[Coronation Street]]'' told showbiz website ''[[Digital Spy]]'': "Rupert has indicated to the producers that he intends to leave the show at the end of his current contract but the length of this contract means that he will remain with the show until about this time next year."<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a45305/rupert-hill-to-leave-coronation-street.html Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street' - Coronation Street News - Soaps - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In May 2010, Hill revealed that leaving ''Coronation Street'' was a big risk for him, Reflecting on his stint on the [[soap opera]], Hill told the ''Birmingham Post'': "I got paid incredibly well, and starring in Coronation Street was a very enjoyable job, and I made really good friends. But I've always wanted to be an actor. And part of what attracted me to the profession was the diversity of roles you can get. In the end I accepted that I was going to have to take a pay cut and face up to the possibility that I might never work again. It didn't matter, though. I had to take a risk and leave Corrie in 2007 because I didn't want to play Jamie Baldwin for the next 25 years."<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a218782/rupert-hill-leaving-corrie-was-a-risk.html Rupert Hill: 'Leaving Corrie was a risk' - Coronation Street News - Soaps - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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===Return (2011)===
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In March 2011, it was announced that Hill along with former co star [[Jenny Platt]] who played [[Violet Wilson]] were to return for one episode set in [[London]] in which [[Sean Tully]] played by [[Anthony Cotton]] would go to visit them. Speaking of this a Coronation Street spokesperson said: "It will be a real treat for Corrie viewers to see Sean exploring the sights of London, whilst at the same time Todd returns to Weatherfield to catch up with his mum. Sean is desperate to be a real dad to Dylan so when Violet says he can visit he is thrilled, but when he arrives in the capital he is in for a few surprises."<ref name=autogenerated1 />


==Reception==
==Reception==
The storyline in which saw his character and Frankie have an affair, was considered "sick" by many viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/columnists/kevin-osullivan/2006/11/26/son-things-are-too-sick-115875-18159843/|title=SON-THINGS ARE TOO SICK |publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Kevin O'Sullivan|date=2006-11-26|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>
The storyline where Jamie and Frankie have an affair was considered "sick" by many viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/columnists/kevin-osullivan/2006/11/26/son-things-are-too-sick-115875-18159843/|title=SON-THINGS ARE TOO SICK |publisher=[[Sunday Mirror]]|author=Kevin O'Sullivan|date=2006-11-26|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref> At the [[British Soap Awards]] 2007, Hill was shortlisted for the 'sexiest male', but lost to his co-star [[Rob James-Collier]] ([[Liam Connor]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a58280/the-british-soap-awards-2007-the-winners.html|title=The British Soap Awards 2007: The Winners|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2007-05-27|access-date=2008-12-23}}</ref>

The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to actor Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting.<ref name="Exit"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a88268/violet-and-jamies-weatherfield-escape.html|title=Violet and Jamie's Weatherfield escape|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2008-01-29|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Co-star [[Jenny Platt]] also announced her exit, alongside Jamie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article25234.ece|title=Rupert quits Coronation Street|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|date=2007-04-16|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> After confirming his exit from the soap, he revealed that before his arrival he was nervous to film his scenes for the character, as he was convinced that his fans would mob him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article245847.ece|title=Rupert scared to act in Corrie|date=2007-07-12|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|author=Nadia Mendoza|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>

===Awards===
In the [[British Soap Awards]] 2007, [[Rupert Hill]] was in the top category for the 'sexiest male', but [[Rob James-Collier]] ([[Liam Connor]]) won the award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a58280/the-british-soap-awards-2007-the-winners.html|title=The British Soap Awards 2007: The Winners|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Kris Green|date=2007-05-27|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Cite web|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/coronation_street/whos_who/jamie_baldwin|title=Jamie Baldwin|publisher=[[What's On TV]]|accessdate=2008-12-23}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071016004817/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/coronation_street/whos_who/jamie_baldwin Jamie Baldwin] at [[What's on TV]]


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Latest revision as of 22:06, 20 November 2024

This article is about the soap opera character. For other people with similar names, see James Baldwin (disambiguation).

Jamie Baldwin
Coronation Street character
Portrayed byRupert Hill
Duration2004–2008, 2011
First appearanceEpisode 5805
19 July 2004
Last appearanceEpisode 7585
24 April 2011
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byTony Wood (2004)
Phil Collinson (2011)
In-universe information
OccupationTaxi driver
FatherDanny Baldwin
MotherCarol Baldwin
StepmotherFrankie Baldwin (1986–2006)
Half-brothersWarren Baldwin
Adoptive sonsDylan Wilson
GrandfathersMike Baldwin
GrandmothersViv Baldwin
UnclesMark Redman
Adam Barlow

Jamie Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rupert Hill.[1] He first appeared in 2004 and left in 2008,[2] returning briefly in 2011.

Development

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Family relationships

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Fans of actor Rupert Hill speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad Mike Baldwin's (Johnny Briggs) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.[3]

Based on the sexual relationship between Jamie's character and his step-mum, Rupert Hill claimed that he wasn't quite sure about Jamie's true feeling for Frankie, though he could clarify why Jamie had such feelings, he was concerned about how the storyline had an uncomfortable atmosphere, he admitted that he and Debra Stephenson, who played Frankie, were wary about filming these scenes, thinking it was sensational and irregular, though the scripts they received were more than interesting. He claimed that it had given he and Debra a new dimension to their relationship, and that the filming was enjoyable as of the deep plot.[4] He also described the plotline as "fantastic".[5]

Romance with Joanne

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In 2005, Jamie begins dating Joanne, one of Mike's employees, in order to prove to his former fiancé, Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), that he is over her.[6] He is desperate to show that he is over Leanne and he recalls that on his birthday Joanne made it clear that she is "smitten" with him, so he begins flirting with her.[6] Joanne is delighted when Jamie asks her out, but their date ends up being "disastrous".[6] Hill revealed that being with Joanne is a complete "rebound" thing for Jamie, explaining that it's "a bit of a flat affair and Jamie's not really ready for it".[6] However, Jamie then decides that he "quite likes" Joanne, though Hill did not think that they would "run off down the aisle".[6] Hill explained that Jamie just wants to take his mind off Leanne and "the best way to do that is to see someone else".[6] Joanne and Jamie end up enjoying each other's company and plan to see each other again, but they decide to not start something so soon after Jamie's breakup with Leanne and due to Jamie's problems with his alcoholic mother, Carol Baldwin (Lynne Pearson).[7]

Departure

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On 16 April 2007, a spokesperson for Coronation Street confirmed that Hill had decided to leave the soap opera after his contract expired.[8] Speaking of his decision, a spokesperson for Coronation Street told Digital Spy, "Rupert has indicated to the producers that he intends to leave the show at the end of his current contract but the length of this contract means that he will remain with the show until about this time next year."[8] The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting.[8][9] Co-star Jenny Platt also announced her exit, alongside Jamie.[8] In May 2010, Hill revealed that leaving Coronation Street was a big risk for him; reflecting on his stint on the soap opera, Hill told the Birmingham Post, "I got paid incredibly well, and starring in Coronation Street was a very enjoyable job, and I made really good friends. But I've always wanted to be an actor. And part of what attracted me to the profession was the diversity of roles you can get. In the end I accepted that I was going to have to take a pay cut and face up to the possibility that I might never work again. It didn't matter, though. I had to take a risk and leave Corrie in 2007 because I didn't want to play Jamie Baldwin for the next 25 years".[10]

Return

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In March 2011, the show bosses announced that Hill, along with former co star Jenny Platt, would return for one episode set in London in which Sean Tully, played by Antony Cotton, would go to visit them. A Coronation Street spokesperson stated: "It will be a real treat for Corrie viewers to see Sean exploring the sights of London, whilst at the same time Todd returns to Weatherfield to catch up with his mum. Sean is desperate to be a real dad to Dylan so when Violet says he can visit he is thrilled, but when he arrives in the capital he is in for a few surprises."[11]

Storylines

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Shortly after his arrival in Weatherfield, Jamie began dating Leanne Battersby. He left her briefly for her enemy Maria Sutherland, but eventually reconciled with Leanne again. She then embarked on an affair with his father, Danny. When this was revealed, Jamie broke up with Leanne and disowned Danny. Jamie's mother, Carol, came to Weatherfield and stayed with Jamie and Frankie, who had thrown Danny out because of his affair with Leanne. He supported her during her attempts to give up drinking, but she tried to destroy his relationship with Frankie, unsuccessfully. He later failed in a rebound romance with Joanne Jackson, as his mother's continuing problems, which dominated his life. After Carol schemed to break the bond between Jamie and Frankie by insinuating that they fancied each other,[4] they decided to kick her out and Jamie disowned her.

Jamie began dating Violet Wilson, following her split from Jason Grimshaw, who had had an affair with Sarah Platt. Violet moved in with Jamie, but Jamie's secret love for Frankie affected their relationship. Jamie and Violet split after a holiday abroad and he then declared his love for Frankie. The relationship lasted until Danny caught Jamie and Frankie in bed together. Danny and Jamie had a fight which resulted in Danny almost killing Jamie, after he was left unconscious in the canal but Danny dived in to save him.[12][13]

After another confrontation between them, Danny "signed" everything over to Jamie and disappeared. Jamie told Violet about the affair with Frankie after she told him that she was pregnant, leaving her horrified. With Danny still missing, Jamie and Frankie planned to move to Spain, bound for a new life, and Jamie quit his job at King's Robes. However, on New Year's Eve, Frankie changed her mind and left Weatherfield alone. Following his split from Frankie, Jamie was employed at local cab firm StreetCars by Steve McDonald. Jamie disapproved of Sean Tully, who was homosexual, and Violet's plan to have a baby but eventually apologized for his attitude; however, when Jamie invited Violet to join him at Carol's wedding, there was an obvious attraction. Jamie and Violet later reconciled and planned to raise her and Sean's baby together. Following the baby's birth, they planned to leave Weatherfield and raise baby Dylan in London, excluding Sean. Violet then proposed to Jamie, who accepted, before filling the car with their belongings set to leave.

Violet's sister, Lauren, spotted Jamie loading the car. He claimed that he was attending a stag do, but she realized their plan when he loaded a pushchair. Lauren wasted no time in informing Sean. As Violet and Jamie drove off, Lauren, Sean, and his partner, Marcus Dent, attempted to stop them, but they escaped and Violet disposed of her phone, so that Sean could not get into contact with them again. In April 2011, Sean goes to London to visit Dylan and sees Violet and Jamie rowing. Jamie reveals that Violet had had an affair with a gardener. Sean decides to take Dylan out for the day with Marcus, who is also living in London. As Sean and Marcus return to Violet's house, they see Jamie leave in a taxi. Violet reveals that she and Jamie have split up.

Reception

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The storyline where Jamie and Frankie have an affair was considered "sick" by many viewers.[14] At the British Soap Awards 2007, Hill was shortlisted for the 'sexiest male', but lost to his co-star Rob James-Collier (Liam Connor).[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Jamie Baldwin". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Jamie Baldwin". ITV.com. 22 May 2007. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  3. ^ Brian Roberts (18 March 2006). "MIKE'S FALL INSPIRES RUPERT". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  4. ^ a b "A family affair". The Metro. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  5. ^ Daniel Kilkelly (22 October 2006). "Corrie actor praises "fantastic" plot". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Brand, Claire (5–11 November 2005). "On the rebound". Inside Soap. No. 44. p. 34.
  7. ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (30 December 2020). "Zaraah Abrahams: From Coronation Street to EastEnders". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d Kris Green (16 April 2007). "Rupert Hill to leave 'Coronation Street'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  9. ^ Kris Green (29 January 2008). "Violet and Jamie's Weatherfield escape". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  10. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (7 May 2010). "Rupert Hill: 'Leaving Corrie was a risk'". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  11. ^ Corrie heads south for Easter special – Coronation Street News – Soaps – Digital Spy
  12. ^ Brian Roberts (17 November 2006). "CORRIE BLIMEY!". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  13. ^ "Danny explodes as affair revealed". The Metro. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  14. ^ Kevin O'Sullivan (26 November 2006). "SON-THINGS ARE TOO SICK". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  15. ^ Kris Green (27 May 2007). "The British Soap Awards 2007: The Winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
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