Simon Barlow

Simon Barlow
Coronation Street character
Alex Bain as Simon Barlow (2021)
Portrayed byDaniel Whelan (2003)
Jake and Oscar Hartley (2003)
Alex Bain (2008–2024)
Duration2003, 2008–2024
First appearanceEpisode 5538
6 July 2003
Last appearanceEpisode 11281
3 June 2024
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byKieran Roberts (2003)
Kim Crowther (2008)
In-universe information
OccupationCourier
Drug dealer
FatherPeter Barlow
MotherLucy Richards
Adoptive motherLeanne Battersby
StepfatherNick Tilsley (adoptive)
StepmotherCarla Connor (2013–2014, 2021–2024)
Half-brothersOliver Battersby (adoptive)
GrandfathersKen Barlow
George Wilson
Les Battersby (adoptive)
GrandmothersDeirdre Barlow
Valerie Barlow
Stella Price (adoptive)
UnclesLawrence Cunningham
Daniel Osbourne
Greg Kelly (adoptive)
AuntsSusan Barlow
Tracy Barlow (adoptive)
Eva Price (adoptive)
Toyah Battersby (adoptive)
First cousinsJames 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.