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Jack P Shepherd has been on Coronation Street for more than 20 years - but it wasn't until this weekend that he had a taste of his 'dream' job. The actor, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, enjoyed a bit of work away from the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has jokingly shared his annoyance after his long-time co-star William Roache, also known as Bill, dropped a huge clanger during their recent set interaction.

Coronation Street fans didn't know where to look as they were finally given a look inside Carla and Peter Balow's flat. Viewers of the ITV soap thought they had last seen the couple living with Peter's dad Ken Barlow at No. 1 Coronation Street.

Ken Barlow is set to find himself reunited with another former flame as Coronation Street announced the return of Stephanie Beacham. The actress will reprise her role of Martha Frazer in the ITV soap next month, it was revealed on Thursday (October 10).

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has said the Queen made you feel like you were “the only person in her life” as he reflected on his encounters with her over the years.The 90-year-old, who is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, recalled meeting the late monarch personally and during her two visits to the cobbles of Weatherfield while appearing on a special episode of This Morning on Monday. Bill was among one of the veteran cast members who greeted the head of state when she visited in 1982 to open the show’s new set and more recently in 2021 as the soap celebrated its 60th year on screens.

The cast of Coronation Street have been sharing their own tributes following the Queen's death. Elizabeth II, 96, was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.

Coronation Street fans were left emotional earlier this week when Audrey Roberts bravely told her friends that she had attempted to take her own life. Viewers had wondered what had happened after the character, played by Sue Nicholls, ended up in hospital and hid the stay from her family.

Secrets of the past as set to be unlocked in Coronation Street next week as Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) fights for Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows). Refusing to believe that Stu could be a murderer, Zeedan gets Adam Barlow (Samuel Robertson) to request Stu’s old case files to see if his version of the story checks out. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) is shocked, still reeling from the revelations about Stu’s past.

Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people when soap icon Audrey Roberts confides in her friends that she tried to take her own life. Viewers saw Audrey receiving treatment in hospital last month, telling a doctor that she had accidentally taken too many tablets.

Coronation Street saw a former couple reunited during Monday night's episode (August 1) as Wendy Papadapoulos, nee Crozier, enjoyed a dinner date with her old flame Ken Barlow. Wendy, a former Weatherfield Council secretary, famously had an affair with Ken Barlow in 1989 leading him to divorce from his late wife Deirdre.

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.

Jack James Ryan has shared his support to his 'brillant' co-star after she confirmed her last scenes on Coronation Street. The actor, who plays Jacob Hay in the ITV soap, took to Twitter to praise the actress who is the second person to announce their Weatherfield exit this week.

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.

This week on Coronation Street, Debbie Webster - played by Sue Devaney - and Ryan Connor stage their fake robbery at the Bistro. Ryan - played by Ryan Prescott - fuses the electricity and uses the cover of darkness to empty the safe. Later, Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) - is horrified to discover the money is gone.

Coronation Street fans admitted to being a bit emotional following the latest trip to the cobbles. Ken Barlow was confronted by his past as he finally came face to face with Wendy Papadopoulos - nee Crozier.

Taking a tour of Coronation Street is a real treat for many fans of the Weatherfield soap. And now fans also have the chance to meet someone from their favourite show as they take in the sights on the famous cobbles.

Coronation Street fans were stunned to make a 'rare sighting' just minutes into the latest episode on Wednesday night, April 27, Manchester Evening News reports.

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache has celebrated his 90th birthday today. Bill is renowned for being the longest-running soap actor, playing Ken Barlow on the ITV show since it first began in December 1960. In order to mark the impressive milestone, his family have released new portraits of the 90 year old taken by his son Will at their family home in Cheshire.

Coronation Street's William Roache - known as Bill - was welcomed onto the This Morning sofa to talk to Phil and Holly about his new book, Life and Soul, and upcoming 90th birthday next Monday. And the soap icon - who has played Weatherfield icon Ken Barlow since the show’s very first episode in December 1960 admitted that despite romances with dozens of women as the bookish on-screen lothario, it’s the Queen he has a crush on in real life, dating back to a meeting in 1953. After discussing his life, work and ways he stays young in outlook as his milestone birthday approaches, Holly Willoughby turned the conversation round to the Queen, who celebrated her 96th birthday this week.

His upcoming big birthday may have been widely publicised on ITV this week but William Roache's youthful appearance is still continuing to stun fans. The Coronation Street actor is just days away from marking his 90th birthday, on April 25.

Coronation Street fans were left in awe on Monday as the ITV soap shared a picture of Bill Roache's "incredible" 90th cake.Taking to Instagram, the ITV soap shared a picture of the Ken Barlow star, whose birthday is on 25 April, posing with his birthday cake, which is a replica of his character on the famous cobbles.The cake sees a fondant version of Ken Barlow sitting outside the Rovers Return Inn complete with the cobbles and a Coronation Street sign. Corrie penned alongside the snap: "Bill turns 90! Join us tonight for a special documentary celebrating the 90th birthday of the man behind Ken Barlow.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.

William "Bill" Roache admitted he "fancied" the Queen and grew fonder and fonder of the 95 year old monarch every time he met her. The Coronation Street actor, who celebrates his 90th birthday this month and was named in the New Year's Honours list, has met Her Majesty an incredible eight times. And from their very first meeting, the Ken Barlow icon was attracted to her.

It's been a staple on the small screen for more than 60 years and was recently visited by the Queen to mark its delayed anniversary but not many will know that Coronation Street almost wasn't called Coronation Street. The ITV soap was first broadcast on December 9, 1960.

He holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-running TV soap star but does Coronation Street legend William Roache plan to retire any time soon? We wouldn't put any bets on it.

Coronation Street is renowned for its long-standing characters - from Ken Barlow to Rita Tanner. But over the past year, some fresh-faced stars have taken to the cobbles in some of the ITV soap's most hard-hitting storylines to date.

He's just days away from celebrating a huge milestone and in celebration, Bill Roache has been reunited with his first on-screen wife. The Coronation Street legend is set to have a programme dedicated to him on Tuesday (April 19) ahead of his 90th birthday on April 25.

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Coronation Street viewers were left emotional after they spotted what they thought was a touching tribute to Ukraine on the ITV soap. On Monday night, ITV viewers saw Elle Mulvaney's character Amy Barlow trying to convince her grandfather Ken Barlow (William Roache) to give her the inheritance that her late grandmother, Deidre (Anne Kirkbride) left her before she passed away.

The newest Dragon to appear in the famous Den, Steven Bartlett, was caught off guard last night when he heard himself being mentioned by Coronation Street characters Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) and Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney). The social media businessman, 29, posted a clip of the Monday 21 March's episode on Twitter with the caption, "Ummm excuse me what ????", as he saw the Weatherfield residents refer to him as the same title of his book, "a happy sexy millionaire".