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Jane Danson
Jane Danson (born Jane Dawson, 8 November 1978) is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street between 1997 and 2000, and from 2004 onwards. Her other television credits include Children's Ward (1995–1997), The Grand (1997) and The Bill (2002–2003). For her role on Coronation Street, Danson won the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance.
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Born
1978-11-08
Birth Place
Bury, Greater Manchester, England
Spouse(s)
Robert_Beck_(actor)
Children
2
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Coronation Street star Jane Danson reveals more on Leanne and Harvey's scary scenes

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street's Jane Danson has opened up about the upcoming confrontation between Leanne Battersby and Harvey Gaskell. The pair are set to come face-to-face once again as part of Super Soap Week after Harvey (Will Mellor) escapes from prison and manages to track down Leanne, whose testimony helped put him behind bars earlier this year.
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Coronation Street star Jane Danson reveals emotional new decision for Leanne

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street star Jane Danson has opened up about an upcoming emotional moment for Leanne Battersby on the soap. As fans will know, Leanne has been through quite a lot lately, having tragically lost son Oliver and infiltrating drug lord Harvey's dealings before helping to bring him down in court.
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Coronation Street star Jane Danson praises dark turn for Leanne and Simon story

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street's Jane Danson has revealed how pleased she is with the latest dark twist for her character Leanne Battersby, as Leanne's efforts to keep her teenage adoptive son Simon Barlow safe have escalated. Leanne is still deeply embroiled in grief for her late son Oliver,...
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Coronation Street star Jane Danson reveals Leanne will stand up to drug villains

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Jane Danson has promised Coronation Street viewers that they will see Leanne Battersby stand her ground against her drug tormentors. Next week's episodes will feature Leanne facing immediate danger and considering leaving Weatherfield when drugs kingpin Harvey (Will Mellor) finds out she's been working with police.
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Coronation Street star Jane Danson explains Leanne Battersby's exit decision

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street star Jane Danson has opened up about Leanne Battersby's decision to leave Weatherfield after finding herself in danger. Upcoming scenes on the soap will see Leanne confess to grassing up evil drug lord Harvey (Will Mellor) after a job goes wrong, leading her to make plans to move away with son Simon (Alex Bain) for their own safety.
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