Adam Barlow is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by actor Sam Robertson.

Adam was played by Iain De Caestecker from the character's first appearance in 2001 until 21 July 2003 with Robertson taking over the role from 31 December 2004 until 20 April 2007.

It is revealed that Ken's arch-enemy and Susan's former husband, Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs), is Adam's father.

He is dumped by ambitious Candice via letter, has a short fling with Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu), and has a crush on Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) when he first returns to Weatherfield.

Adam begins dating shy factory worker Joanne Jackson (Zaraah Abrahams) after they flirt at his birthday party.

Adam is determined to bring Danny down after he steals his inheritance, unaware that Mike's will is invalid because a more recent will left everything to him.

Adam continues his feud with Aidan while forming a friendly rivalry with Daniel and Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley).

Adam finds out that Rosie and her sister, Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent), buried cocaine in Brian Packham's (Peter Gunn) allotment.

Tracy's daughter, Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney), believes Adam is responsible and calls the police with evidence to prove this.

Daniel is revealed as Ken's real attacker; he had hit him over the head with a poetry book, making him fall down the stairs.

Adam was introduced in January 2001, played by Iain De Caestecker, as part of a storyline which involved a custody battle between long-time rivals Ken Barlow (William Roache) and Mike, the character of Adam departed at the conclusion of the storyline, however De Caestecker reprised the role for two separate stints in 2002 and 2003.

Addressing the plans, producer Kate Oates told Digital Spy: "One of the things I am most excited about and something I consider a real privilege is that I am lucky enough to work on the longest-running soap.

As a young actor it was a little overwhelming, so I'm looking forward to coming back and stamping my mark on the character - I feel there's unfinished business with Adam.

"[6] In an interview with the Radio Times, asked if Adam would become a womaniser like his father Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs), Robertson replied: "Oh yes, it's in my contract!

"[7] In 2017, a "whodunnit" storyline involving the character of Ken Barlow began; the storyline saw an unknown person push Ken down the stairs in the Barlow household, with Adam being named as one of the suspects alongside Daniel, Peter, Tracy, Amy, Pat Phelan and Sinead Tinker.

[8] ITV released a poll to the Coronation Street website so that fans could share their thoughts as to who pushed Ken.