Followers of Demise in Paradise could have been shocked to recognise a well-known face within the newest collection, as actor Richard Fleeshman made an surprising look.
The 35-year-old actor, who performed Taylor Fielding within the BBC crime drama in 2024, first rose to fame as Craig Harris on Coronation Road over 20 years in the past.
Richard’s early days on Coronation Road
© ITVRichard made his cleaning soap debut in 2002 as Craig, a troubled teen who arrived on the cobbles together with his household beneath the witness safety programme.
The Harris household, together with dad Tommy (Thomas Craig), mum Angela (Kathryn Hunt), and sister Katy (Lucy-Jo Hudson), had been thrown straight into drama when their true identities had been uncovered.
After years of turmoil, Craig confronted tragedy in 2005 when Katy killed their father in a match of rage, later taking her personal life. His mom took the blame for the crime, leaving Craig orphaned and within the care of his grandfather, Keith Appleyard (Ian Redford).
Regardless of the heartbreak, Craig discovered love with Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan), and in a memorable storyline, the couple embraced goth tradition.
In 2006, Craig made his exit from Coronation Road, selecting to maneuver to Berlin alone after Rosie modified her thoughts about operating away with him.
Richard Fleeshman’s transformation after leaving the cobbles
© BBCSince leaving Weatherfield, Richard has had a powerful profession spanning stage and display.
He grew to become a profitable theatre actor, starring in West Finish and Broadway productions, together with Legally Blonde and Ghost: The Musical. He additionally pursued a music profession, releasing his debut solo album, Neon, in 2007.
On-screen, Richard made a return to TV with roles in The Sandman on Netflix and The Ark on Syfy, earlier than making his Demise in Paradise debut in 2024 as James Brice.
Viewers had been shocked to see the previous cleaning soap star within the Caribbean-set drama, wanting utterly totally different from his teenage goth days on Coronation Road.
A household of actors
© ShutterstockPerforming runs in Richard’s blood, as each of his dad and mom are well-known within the trade.
His mom, Sue Jenkins, starred as Jackie Corkhill in Brookside, Gloria Todd in Coronation Road from 1985 to 1988, and Bonnie Drinkwater in Emmerdale in 2008.
His father, David Fleeshman, has appeared in EastEnders, Emmerdale, and extra lately, It’s A Sin and The Instructor.
With such a powerful household background in appearing, it’s no shock that Richard has continued to impress followers together with his expertise—whether or not in soaps, theatre, or thrilling dramas like Demise in Paradise.
Demise in Paradise airs Fridays at 9pm on BBC One and is offered to stream on BBC iPlayer.
