David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd)

David Platt

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
  • Attacks Jason Grimshaw with bricks after discovering he is seeing Tina

Likes

  • Plotting
  • Causing trouble

Dislikes

  • Canals
  • Most people

Key Relationships

 
Jack P. Shepherd

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
 

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