David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) interview

• Character
• Actor

• David Platt

  

  1. D.O.B: 25 December 1990
  2. Address: 8 Coronation Street, Weatherfield
  3. Work: Salon assistant

  First Appearance

  • 26 December 1990: David was first seen cradled in mother Gail's arms in Weatherfield General Hospital, the day after he was born.

  Street History

  • 1991: Moves into number 8 with his mother Gail, father Martin and siblings Nicky and Sarah
  • 2000: Tries to gain his family's attention when Sarah gives birth to Bethany
  • 2001: Upset when Gail and Martin's divorce is finalised
  • 2002: Helps to rescue Martin from a fire at his flat
  • 2003: Driven into the canal by Gail's deranged husband Richard Hillman
  • 2005: Feels betrayed when Martin moves to Liverpool with his new girlfriend Robyn
  • 2006: Feuds with Gail's boyfriend Phil Nail
  • Distresses his family by secretly sending greetings cards signed 'Richard Hillman'
  • Develops a crush on Maria Sutherland and is hurt by her affair with Charlie Stubbs
  • 2007: Appears in court to corroborate Tracy Barlow's story that she killed Charlie out of self-defence
  • Hides some Ecstasy tablets in a doll belonging to Bethany, causing her to overdose
  • Drives his car into the canal on the day of Sarah and Jason's wedding
  • 2008: Starts going out with Tina McIntyre but is upset when he finds out she had a termination
  • Pushes Gail down the stairs during an argument
  • Wreaks havoc on the Street, smashing windows, and is sentenced to four months at a young offenders' institution
  • 2009: Starts a fight with Gary Windass in an effort to have him sent to prison
  • Hatches a plot to frame Gary for burglary
  • 2009: Attacks Jason Grimshaw with bricks after discovering he is seeing Tina
  • 2010: Undergoes a character transformation and becomes the dutiful son after Gail is banged up for murder, and sets out to clear her name
  • Discovers he has epilepsy after he accidentally knocks over Graeme whilst driving
  • Shocks Gail by sleeping with Tracy Barlow
  • 2011: Marries Kylie Turner in a civil ceremony after meeting her in Tenerife
  • Continues to work at the salon and supports Kylie's plan to seek custody of Max
  • Considers leaving Weatherfield after Gail and Kylie clash again, but when he and Kylie are given Max to look after, they try to built a future together at No 8 with Gail's support

  Likes

  • Plotting
  • Causing trouble

  Dislikes

  • Canals
  • Most people

  Key Relationships

  • Kylie Platt
  • Gail Platt
  • Nick Tilsley
  • Audrey Roberts

• Jack P. Shepherd

  

  1. D.O.B: 14th January 1988

  First TV Appearance

  • 'Where the Heart Is'

  Work

  • 'Clocking Off', 'This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper' and 'City Central'.

  Likes

  • Computer games

  Dislikes

  • Andy Murray