Chatting to... Julia Goulding
(Shona in Coronation Street)
When Shona discovers Clayton’s dad has died of an overdose, why does she decide she needs to see Clayton to break the news herself? Yes, her mothering instinct kicks in and she just needs to get to her baby and break the news to him that his dad has died, so it’s not an easy job.
Shona hasn’t seen Clayton for quite a long time, so what state does she nd him in prison?
He’s an absolute mess and all her instincts as a mother completely kick in and it’s heartbreaking for her to see him that way.
Right now Shona and David’s is in a good place, but does she worry about telling him she’s been to visit Clayton – a er all, he did kill David’s wife, Kylie?
Absolutely she’s worried about telling David she’s been to visit him, ey’ve got a rule that they don’t talk about it but she does keep in contact with Clayton; it’s just never mentioned.
Is David as angry as she anticipates when he nds out?
It comes across as anger towards Shona but what’s later explained a er an altercation with Nick is that it’s also anger with himself because David wants to be there for her and support her, but with Clayton he just can’t and therefore he’s frustrated with himself.
How does Nick react when he hears that Shona’s talking to Imran about getting Clayton moved to another prison?
Nick is massively confrontational: he doesn’t like Shona and she doesn’t particularly like him because he let David down, so there’s not a lot of love lost there. I think he probably relishes the fact that she’s in this really di cult predicament.
How does Clayton react when Shona delivers the news that she can’t get him moved to a better prison?
He totally spits his dummy out of the pram and he uses every method he can as her son, and knowing that she loves him, to change her mind. He comes up with another plan and while Shona doesn’t want to consider it, with his life being threatened, that does tip the tables and she’s torn.
Do you think this is something David and Shona can get through or will the Clayton issue always come between them?
Well it’s not ideal but these things are sent to test us and crikey, have they been tested throughout their relationship! I’d like to think that it will make them stronger and they can get past it, but eventually will there be an obstacle in the road that completely sends them o track?