Jack P Shephard has left his on-screen son 'fuming' after letting slip the secret behind one of Coronation Street's set illusions. The actor is best known for playing David Platt on the ITV soap having joined the cast in 2000 at just 12-years-old.
29.07.2022 - 11:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street legends Barbara Knox and Bill Roache were the stars of the show as they made a rare appearance out on the town with their co-stars. The actors, who play Rita Tanner and Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, were out in Manchester for the show's summer party.
And they showed they are still favourites among viewers as they were mobbed for selfies by fans outside Spinningfields' celebrity haunt, The Ivy.
Bill, who turned 90 earlier this year and remains Corrie's longest-serving star, was seen getting out of his car in a white shirt which he wore tucked into a pair of soft-brushed blue trousers and paired with a matching blue blazer and black dress shoes.
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He made sure to pay the driver, with the soap veteran since with cash in his hands, before turning his attention to the awaiting fans, flashing a smile in their direction. He then greeted them as he made his way into the restaurant and was snapped amongst the crowd who had gathered as they grappled for selfies.
Barbara was also approached by a number of fans as she made her way to the celebrity haunt. The 88-year-old from Oldham, who has starred in Corrie for 40 years, was seen stopping for photos and signed autographs before being ushered into the restaurant.
She looked beautiful in a patterned, round neck dress which she wore over a pair of black trousers and teamed with a pair of black heeled shoes.
Barbara was seen holding on to a black clutch bag and added a delicate pearl necklace and matching earrings to her overall look as her trademark red locks flicked away from her face.
They were joined by many of the show's cast and crew. Tina O'Brien, who
Jack P Shephard has left his on-screen son 'fuming' after letting slip the secret behind one of Coronation Street's set illusions. The actor is best known for playing David Platt on the ITV soap having joined the cast in 2000 at just 12-years-old.
Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has revealed that she is still working a normal job outside of her role on the ITV soap. The actress is known to viewers for playing Summer Spellman on the cobbles.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson was all smiles as she grasped onto an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne firmly tucked inside during a night out with her co-stars who she sweetly dubbed her 'mum and dad'.
Jamie Kenna has said a big 'see ya' to the UK after leaving Coronation Street. The actor appeared in the ITV soap as Phill Whittaker last year. The character embarked on a whirlwind romance with recently heartbroken Fiz Stape with the pair tying the knot earlier this year.
Coronation Street fans were bowled over last week when Glenda Shuttleworth made her debut. Last Friday, viewers of the ITV soap were introduced to the sister of undertaker George Shuttleworth. She instantly made an impact on the cobbles, helping to save George's skin at work when he took too many strong painkillers.
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has impressed fans as she went up against her husband in a headstand-off. Fans of the actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, will be aware she is partial to a bit of yoga.
Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey was quick to point out a problem with her own photo as she posed at home for the cute snap. The actress, who is known for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap, took to Instagram over the weekend and was soon flooded with compliments from her co-stars.
Coronation Street star Sue Devaney surprised viewers as she appeared on This Morning. The actress, who is playing Debbie Webster in the ITV soap, appeared on the ITV daytime show to talk about her latest storyline after her character tried to conduct an insurance scam.
Lucy Fallon was inundated with compliments from her fans after recently sharing a string of glamorous photographs on social media. The former Coronation Street actress, 26, who portrayed Bethany Platt in the hit ITV soap, enjoyed a day out at Haydock Park Racecourse in Merseyside with her celeb pals and donned a stunning green gown for the occasion.
Coronation Street star Mille Gibson is reportedly set to leave the cobbles in upcoming scenes, three years after making her debut as Kelly Neelan. The actress has been part of many hard-hitting storylines since arriving in Weatherfield.
It's fair to say Coronation Street fans were left quite distracted as Debbie Webster and Ryan Connor kickstarted their money-making plans. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the Bistro owner is suffering money troubles and has been hosting themed nights at the restaurant to try and encourage more custom.
There were emotional scenes in Coronation Street last week when Jack Webster welcomed step-mum Abi Webster back home alongside his dad Kevin. It had been a long time coming for the family, with Abi and Kevin rekindling their marriage after her drug binge led to her giving birth to Imran Habeeb's baby.
There was a Coronation Street reunion as soap stars past and present came together for a glittering fashion bash at Manchester celebhaunt Rosso. Former Corrie star Arianna Ajtar was joined by a host of her star pals as she celebrated the latest milestone with her burgeoning fashion brand Mars the Label.
Fans think they've spotted Kevin Webster's 'long lost brother' in the latest episode of Coronation Street. Viewers took another trip to Weatherfield on Friday night (July 29), where the mechanic was anxiously waiting to find out if he had been charged after smashing up Stephen Reid's car.
Coronation Street's Harriet Bibby, Elle Mulvaney, Jack James Ryan and James Craven seemed to be closer than ever as they partied at the soap's summer bash. Earlier this week, the cast and crew on the ITV programme were out in force for the annual do.
Coronation Street fans never forget a face - so there's no surprise they were quick to recognise the psychic Debbie Webster hired for a special night at the Bistro. She took the advice of Ronnie Bailey to host some themed nights at the restaurant in order to attract customers, aware she is suffering money troubles.
has changed her name after marrying her co-star. The Abi Franklin actress married Joe Duttine, who plays Tim, earlier this month. The actress now goes by Sally Carman-Duttine on social media.
They might be mother and daughter on Coronation Street but Tina O'Brien and her on-screen daughter Lucy Fallon proved they're the beste of friends off-screen as they enjoyed a night out together. Mother-of-two Tina, 38, who has long been a familiar face in the iconic TV soap, looked fantastic in a flower printed body con skirt and white T-shirt as she showed off her legs in a pair of ankle boots.
Two of the country's soaps collided this week as Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and Hollyoaks actress Ruby O'Donnell caught up at a celebrity-filled event. The pair took to Instagram to share a glimpse of their evening on Thursday night (July 27) at Manchester's Rosso restaurant.
Coronation Street's Hope Stape star has appeared in a goodbye message after it was confirmed that her co-star had officially left the soap. The parents of Isabella Flanagan, who plays the daughter of Fiz and serial Killer John in the ITV soap, shared their farewell to Jamie Kenna after his exit as Phill Whittaker was announced.