EXCLUSIVE – Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson is facing legal action after his posh cheese and wine deli went bust leaving suppliers thousands of pounds out of pocket
- Corrie icon Charlie Lawson is still being chased for thousands of pounds
Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson is still being chased for thousands of pounds after his posh deli went bust – and now could be dragged to court.
Official documents have revealed that legal action is being prepared against the actor to recoup the money owed.
Lawson, 63, who played Jim McDonald in the ITV soap, opened Prestbury’s Farm Shop in Cheshire with his partner Debbie Stanley in 2010.
He was often seen behind the counter serving artisan cheese, meat and game.
But in 2018, a voluntary liquidator was appointed after the outfit went bust and accounts at Companies House showed the business had equipment assets of just over £700 with only £24.91 in the bank, while owing £37,000.
Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson is being chased for thousands of pounds
Charlie’s Prestbury farm shop closed for good in 2018 owing £37,000
And a report filed this month has revealed that the firm liquidating the company is struggling to be paid.
The document reveals: ‘During the period of this report, no further monies have been received in respect of the payment of the costs of liquidation.
‘To date, the sum of £33,160 has been paid in this regard and the balance of £1,340 is being pursued. As a response has not been received from the guarantor, solicitors have been instructed to collect the amount owed.’
Charlie first hit the cobbles in 1989 and was a regular for 11 years making brief comebacks as his character Jim McDonald between 2003 and 2018
A previous report revealed that cash was owed to a turkey farm, wine suppliers, an energy company and firms as far afield as France.
The Northern Ireland-born actor has had financial troubles previously.
In 2001 he had to declare himself bankrupt, owing nearly £200,000 to the Inland Revenue and finance firms.
MailOnline has contacted the star’s representatives for comment.
The actor first hit the cobbles in 1989 and was a regular on the soap for 11 years. He made brief comebacks between 2003 and 2018.
During this run, his character Jim was in and out of prison, resulting in long periods away from the show.
