Actress Margi Clarke, known for her role as Jackie Dobbs on the popular show Coronation Street back in 1998, has had a varied career since her time on the cobbles. Jackie, who was initially introduced to Weatherfield after serving time in jail alongside Deidre Barlow, made quite an impact during her time on the show before heading back to Liverpool in 1999, leaving her son Tyrone in the care of others.

Returning in 2008 with a memorable appearance featuring bright pink hair, Jackie caused turmoil for Tyrone and his then-wife Molly Dobbs leading up to their wedding. Her final exit from the soap was in 2010. However, a surprising twist in 2018 revealed that Jackie was not Tyrone’s biological mother, with the introduction of Cassie Plummer and the revelation of Tyrone’s real father, Ross Wilkes.

Before her Coronation Street stint, Margi Clarke was well-known for her roles in Brookside and the cult British film Letter To Brezhnev. She had also appeared in various TV shows and even tried her hand at presenting and stand-up comedy.

Following her time on Corrie, Margi ventured into other projects, including roles in Family Affairs, films like Revengers Tragedy and 24 Hour Party People, and a prime-time role in the sitcom Benidorm. Despite taking a break in the nineties due to personal struggles, Margi continued to pursue her passion for acting.

In more recent years, Margi’s on-screen appearances have been limited, with her last known TV role in 2014. She also shared her experience of working as a barmaid in a Liverpool pub in 2012 while waiting for her next big acting opportunity. Margi has expressed the challenges of finding roles as an older Scouse woman in the industry but remains passionate about her craft.

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