Simon Barlow

Simon Barlow
Coronation Street character
Alex Bain as Simon Barlow (2021)
Portrayed by	Daniel Whelan (2003) Jake and Oscar Hartley (2003) Alex Bain (2008–2024)
Duration	2003, 2008–2024
First appearance	Episode 5538 6 July 2003
Last appearance	Episode 11281 3 June 2024
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Kieran Roberts (2003) Kim Crowther (2008)
In-universe information Occupation Courier Drug dealer Father Peter Barlow Mother Lucy Richards Adoptive mother Leanne Battersby Stepfather Nick Tilsley (adoptive) Stepmother Carla Connor (2013–2014, 2021–2024) Half-brothers Oliver Battersby (adoptive) Grandfathers Ken Barlow George Wilson Les Battersby (adoptive) Grandmothers Deirdre Barlow Valerie Barlow Stella Price (adoptive) Uncles Lawrence Cunningham Daniel Osbourne Greg Kelly (adoptive) Aunts Susan Barlow Tracy Barlow (adoptive) Eva Price (adoptive) Toyah Battersby (adoptive) First cousins James Cunningham Adam Barlow Bertie Osbourne Amy Barlow (adoptive) Susie Price (adoptive)

Simon Barlow is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street and was played by Alex Bain between 2008 and 2024. The character was originally played by twins, Jake and Oscar Hartley, on his birth in 2003. Simon is the son of Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Lucy Richards (Katy Carmichael), the adoptive son of Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and the grandson of Ken Barlow (William Roache). His storylines have included his mother's death, a custody battle between Peter and his maternal grandfather, a custody battle between Peter and Leanne, physically abusing Leanne, and dealing drugs. In December 2023, it was announced that Bain would be written out after 16 years and the character departed on 3 June 2024.