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English actress (born 1998)

Harriet Bibby Bibby in 2023 Born Harriet Anne Bibby (1998-04-27) 27 April 1998 (age 28) Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England Education De Aston School ALRA Occupation Actress Years active 2018–present Television Coronation Street

**Harriet Anne Bibby** (born 27 April 1998) is an English actress, known for her role as [Summer Spellman](/source/Summer_Spellman) in the [ITV1](/source/ITV1) soap opera *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)*. Prior to her casting on the soap, Bibby appeared in episodes of *[Doctors](/source/Doctors_(2000_TV_series))* and *[Brassic](/source/Brassic_(TV_series))*.

## Life and career

Harriet Anne Bibby was born on 27 April 1998 in [Market Rasen](/source/Market_Rasen), [Lincolnshire](/source/Lincolnshire).[1] She attended the [De Aston School](/source/De_Aston_School), where she featured in school theatre productions and eventually got into the [National Youth Theatre](/source/National_Youth_Theatre) summer school programme. After leaving De Aston, she attended the [Academy of Live and Recorded Arts](/source/Academy_of_Live_and_Recorded_Arts) (ALRA), where she obtained a BA in acting.[2] Whilst studying at ALRA, she appeared in various stage productions, including *[Oppenheimer](/source/Oppenheimer_(play))* and *[Game](/source/Game_(play))*.[3] Bibby made her television debut in a 2020 episode of the [BBC](/source/BBC) soap opera *[Doctors](/source/Doctors_(2000_TV_series))*, where she portrayed [Clara Bindon](/source/List_of_Doctors_characters_(2020)#Clara_Bindon).[4] She then appeared in an episode of the [Sky](/source/Sky_Max) series *[Brassic](/source/Brassic_(TV_series))*.[5]

In 2020, Bibby was cast in the [ITV1](/source/ITV1) soap opera *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)* as Summer Spellman.[6] The role was previously played by [Matilda Freeman](/source/Matilda_Freeman), who had decided to leave the role earlier that year.[7] She was 22 when she was cast as the 16-year-old character, accrediting her casting to her "baby face".[8] After being cast as Summer, Bibby moved to [Manchester](/source/Manchester) with her sister.[2] A year into her tenure, Bibby was nominated for Best Newcomer at the [2021 *Inside Soap* Awards](/source/Inside_Soap_Awards#2021_winners).[2] Then in 2022, she was nominated for a [National Television Award](/source/National_Television_Award).[9] In July 2022, Bibby took a break from the soap to appear in the theatre production *Blackbird*. She was meant to appear in the play prior to joining *Coronation Street* but it was postponed due to the [impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on theatre](/source/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_theatre).[10] Also alongside her role on *Coronation Street*, Bibby works as a musical theatre teacher for children on Saturdays, due to enjoying them as a child.[11]

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2020 Doctors Clara Bindon Episode: "Cul-de-Sac" [6] 2020–present Coronation Street Summer Spellman Regular role [6] 2021 Brassic Kaden's Mum 1 episode [6] 2022 The Masked Dancer Summer Spellman 1 episode [12]

## Stage

Year Title Role Venue Ref. 2018 The Threepenny Opera Beggar Octagon Theatre [3] 2018 Game Liam ALRA [3] 2018 Oppenheimer Jean Tatlock ALRA [3] 2019 Cannibals Lizaveta ALRA [3] 2022 Blackbird Girl Royal Court Theatre [13] 2026 My Name is Rachel Corrie Rachel Corrie 53Two, Manchester [14]

## Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2021 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Nominated [15] 2022 National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Coronation Street Nominated [16]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Franklin, Ashley (27 October 2020). ["Lincolnshire-born actress lands big role in Coronation Street"](https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/coronation-street-harriet-bibby-summer-4643558). *[Lincolnshire Live](/source/Lincolnshire_Live)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220627221649/https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/coronation-street-harriet-bibby-summer-4643558) from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BA_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BA_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BA_2-2) Verney, Joseph (6 October 2021). ["Lincolnshire actress is loving life on Coronation Street"](https://web.archive.org/web/20221225174223/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/10/lincolnshire-actress-is-loving-life-on-coronation-street/). *The Lincolnite*. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Spotlight_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Spotlight_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Spotlight_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Spotlight_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Spotlight_3-4) ["Harriet Bibby"](https://www.spotlight.com/5092-9084-8444). [Spotlight](/source/Spotlight_(company)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201101023524/https://www.spotlight.com/5092-9084-8444) from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Writer: Matthew Wakefield; Director: Nimer Rashed; Producer: David Lewis Richardson (2 June 2020). ["Cul-de-Sac"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jrlt). [*Doctors*](/source/Doctors_(2000_TV_series)). [BBC](/source/BBC). [BBC One](/source/BBC_One). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200604151202/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jrlt) from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Holmes, Michael (28 October 2021). ["Coronation Street actress Harriet Bibby, who plays Summer Spellman in the ITV soap, helps local drama school with fundraising"](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/corrie-star-helps-local-drama-school-youngsters-3435397). *[Blackpool Gazette](/source/Blackpool_Gazette)*. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ITVX_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ITVX_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ITVX_6-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-ITVX_6-3) ["Coronation Street has revealed the new Summer Spellman"](https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2020-10-27/coronation-street-has-revealed-the-new-summer-spellman). [ITVX](/source/ITVX). 27 October 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230825210626/https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2020-10-27/coronation-street-has-revealed-the-new-summer-spellman) from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Coronation Street's Summer Spellman recast after Matilda Freeman quits"](https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/coronation-street/summer-spellman-recast-matilda-freeman-harriet-bibby/). *[Heart](/source/Heart_(radio_network))*. 28 October 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220120201559/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/coronation-street/summer-spellman-recast-matilda-freeman-harriet-bibby/) from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Sansome, Jessica (20 August 2022). ["ITV Coronation Street: Real life of Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby - actual age, real job, releasing song and unexpected co-star friendship"](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/itv-coronation-street-real-life-24801782). *[Manchester Evening News](/source/Manchester_Evening_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220923184226/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/itv-coronation-street-real-life-24801782) from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NTA_9-0)** Verney, Joseph (22 May 2022). ["Lincolnshire Coronation Street actress proud of NTA nomination"](https://web.archive.org/web/20221230031404/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2022/05/lincolnshire-coronation-street-actress-proud-of-nta-nomination/). *The Lincolnite*. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Haasler, Sue (20 June 2022). ["Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby reveals new acting role away from Summer"](https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/20/coronation-street-summer-star-harriet-bibby-reveals-new-acting-role-16856742/). *[Metro](/source/Metro_(British_newspaper))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220622010535/https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/20/coronation-street-summer-star-harriet-bibby-reveals-new-acting-role-16856742/) from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Chase, Stephanie (12 August 2022). ["Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby opens up on second job away from the cobbles"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40878795/coronation-street-harriet-bibby-second-job/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221001052123/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40878795/coronation-street-harriet-bibby-second-job/) from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["When is The Masked Dancer 2022 final?"](https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/masked-dancer/2022-when-final-episode/). *[Heart](/source/Heart_(radio_network))*. 22 September 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220922115605/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/masked-dancer/2022-when-final-episode/) from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Everett, Charlotte (18 June 2022). ["Coronation Street's Summer star Harriet Bibby reveals her new role away from the ITV soap"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/coronation-streets-summer-star-harriet-27267602). *[Daily Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220622101908/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/coronation-streets-summer-star-harriet-27267602) from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Meads, Glenn (13 February 2026). ["Coronation Street's Harriet Bibby takes on a different type of Corrie on stage at 53two"](https://ilovemanchester.com/coronation-streets-harriet-bibby-53two). *I Love Manchester*. Retrieved 8 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** "The *Inside Soap* Awards 2021". *[Inside Soap](/source/Inside_Soap)*. 28 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Morris, Seren (24 May 2022). ["National Television Awards 2022: Full list of nominees and how to vote"](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/national-television-awards-2022-full-list-nominations-how-to-vote-b1002112.html). *[Evening Standard](/source/Evening_Standard)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230130195754/https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/national-television-awards-2022-full-list-nominations-how-to-vote-b1002112.html) from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

## External links

- [Harriet Bibby](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11644961/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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