Coronation Street: The Return of Trisha Pinkerton and Tim Metcalfe’s Past

Coronation Street is set to revisit a dark chapter in Tim Metcalfe’s past with the anticipated return of Trisha Pinkerton (Anita Booth) this spring. The storyline, which first unfolded in 2025, centers around a past relationship between Tim and Trisha that has resurfaced, causing tension with his wife, Sally Metcalfe.

Who is Trisha Pinkerton?

Trisha Pinkerton, played by Anita Booth, is an ex-girlfriend of Tim Metcalfe. Their history came to light when Tim picked her up during a cab shift, immediately recognizing each other after decades apart [Metro]. Tim initially described Trisha as someone he used to deliver papers to and who worked in a local corner shop, but revealed that she was 20 years old while he was only 14 [Metro].

The Nature of Their Relationship

The revelation of the age difference sparked concern, as Tim later confided in Brian Packham that he lost his virginity to Trisha [Metro]. The storyline has raised questions about grooming, with Sally attempting to assist Tim understand the implications of their past relationship [AOL]. Currently, Tim doesn’t believe he was groomed [AOL].

What to Expect with Trisha’s Return

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has indicated that the storyline will continue to explore Tim’s evolving understanding of the past [AOL]. Sources suggest Trisha’s return will bring further complications for Tim and Sally [AOL], potentially making things “even darker” for the couple [AOL].

Anita Booth’s Background

Anita Booth, who plays Trisha Marlow, has a history in television, though specific details about her previous roles were not provided in available sources [Coronation Street Wiki].

Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.