The Coronation Street fan-favourite left the ITV soap back in 2024 following a heartbreaking storyline.
Tianna Corbin TV Reporter
14:03, 30 Mar 2026Updated 14:03, 30 Mar 2026
Coronation Street actor Peter Ash played Paul Foreman in the ITV soap(Image: ITV)
Actor Peter Ash looks unrecognisable in his latest TV role since leaving Coronation Street.
The actor played Paul Foreman in the ITV soap, who left the cobbles two years ago following a heartbreaking storyline that involved his character being diagnosed with MND.
Following his exit, which left many Coronation Street fans in tears, Peter told The Daily Star’s HotTV column that he was going to enjoy taking some time off following his character’s story arc, which left him exhausted both emotionally and physically.
Although he delved back into the acting pool last year in a panto, Peter will be back on screens this week as he stars in a new Channel 5 drama.
Sharing images of himself in his new role on both X and Instagram, the former soap star wrote: “The Teacher’ @channel5_tv Monday 30th March, 9pm.’
Peter Ash stars as Sebastian Blake in the upcoming series of The Teacher(Image: Clapperboard/Channel 5)
“In the news series of The Teacher, Victoria Hamilton stars as Head of Drama, Helen Simpson – experienced, outspoken, and unwilling to change.’ Great to be part of this incredible cast and crew!”
It wasn’t long before people commented on the post, many thrilled to see the actor back on screens. One person said: “Ooh! Exciting, Peter, long time no see on telly, good to see you back.”
Someone else added: “It looks incredible!! Cannot wait to see you on screen again.” Another viewer added: “Good news, enjoy this series and be good to see you back on TV.”
Viewers are thrilled to see Peter Ash back on screens after leaving Coronation Street(Image: Clapperboard /Channel 5)
While another person shared: “I’m so looking forward to seeing you in this!!! I really missed your acting! I’ve seen the 1st and 2nd series of this! Brilliant! So this one is gonna be EXTRA good!” As one fan commented, “I’m looking forward to watching, it will be great to see you back on TV.”
Peter will play the role of Sebastian Blake in the third season of The Teacher, alongside Unforgotten star Victoria Hamilton, who plays Helen Simpson.
A synopsis for the series reads: “Influential female student Cressida Bancroft dislikes Helen for accusing her of being a woke warrior to gain popularity. After this clash of ideals, Cressida sets out to turning the world against Helen, before focussing her attention on Helen’s family, including her son Sam.
Victoria Hamilton plays Helen Simpson in the third series of The Teacher(Image: Channel 5)
“As Helen delves deeper into Cressida’s past, she uncovers a world of sadness and neglect. But has she learnt enough about Cressida to stop her final act of revenge?”
The upcoming series marks the third instalment of The Teacher, with the first season airing back in 2021 as Sheridan Smith took on the role of Jenna Garvey, an educator accused of having relations with an underage student following an alcohol-fuelled evening.
More recently, Kara Tointon played teacher Dani Oxley, whose existence becomes completely upended when a student vanishes, and catastrophe ensues while on a school excursion.
The Teacher season 3 starts on Channel 5 at 9pm on Monday, March 30.
