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Gemma Winter-Brown is key to saving Coronation Street's famous pub the Rovers Return, but her husband Ches is not happy about it, the show spoilers have revealed. In recent days landlady Jenny Bradley has shared her concerns about the finances at the pub. During Monday's episode, things went from bad to worse for Jenny as she was told that the brewery would not buy the pub after looking at the books.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A+E Networks has promoted Youngsun Soh to senior VP and MD of A+E Korea, and John Flanagan to senior VP and MD of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia. Saugato “Shoggy” Banerjee, who currently serves as MD of A+E Asia, is leaving the company from Sept. 30. The moves, intended to bolster operations in Asia, were announced Monday by Patrick Vien, group MD, A+E International and Steve MacDonald, president, global licensing & international. Based in Seoul, and reporting to Vien, Soh will continue to lead the growth of A+E’s business in Korea. She has led the unit since joining the company in 2017 as GM and oversaw the launch of History and Lifetime linear channels.

A+E Networks has rejigged its structure in Asia, with its regional chief leaving as a result.

looking over Roy Cropper (David Neilson) after he suffered chest pains. She is also involved in the long-running and tragic arc which has seen Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Susan Gaddas made her debut in 2014, In August 2014, seeing to Max Turner when he was brought in by his parents David and Kylie Platt after his behaviour underwent a sudden deterioration.

Amy Barlow faces a fresh setback in Coronation Street as she continues to risk a court appearance after outing Aaron Sandford as a rapist. Last month, viewers of the ITV soap saw Amy accused of harassment after spotting former friend Aaron's old flame Mia at the garage, and told her he raped her.

Former Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has shared a touching tribute after the sudden passing of an important family member. The actor, who played Jacob Hay on the soap, took to his Instagram stories to share the sad news that his family dog and ‘best mate’, Frank, had unexpectedly passed away.

Coronation Street legend Simon Gregson has long known what an incredible baker his wife Emma is. Now a whole village is in on the secret too - after she took over a popular tearooms in Cheshire.

After Coronation Street's Amy Barlow was raped by Aaron Sandford back in February, viewers have been watching the youngster trying to get her life back on track as best as she can. It emerged that Amy – played by Elle Mulvany – was raped by once-friend and housemate Aaron – played by James Craven – after getting drunk. But after trying to report the incident to the police and not being taken seriously, she sadly retracted the allegation in the hope she could just move on.

READ MORE: Corrie's Simon Gregson addresses hair transplant rumours after Steve McDonald's new lookShe wrote: "Just to let people know, my beautiful, brilliant, opinionated, loud, warm-hearted, talented and singular mother died on Thursday night at 10. 30pm. "My sister Cory and I were by her hospital bed for 30 hours straight and in the end, as is so often the case, she slipped away in our absence with a beautiful nurse called Mercy (you couldn't write it) caring for her.

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson has hit back at rumours that he has had a hair transplant and said: “people are strange”. Viewers were speculating that Simon, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, had been through a hair transplant procedure after wearing a cap in one episode.

Coronation Street mirrored the thoughts of a nation on Wednesday, as Paul Foreman and Steve McDonald fumed over hospital parking prices. In two concurrent scenes, Paul received a devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease from a doctor, while Steve was visiting his daughter Amy Barlow, who'd drank a full bottle of vodka as a way of numbing the pain of her recent rape ordeal. "Some people die within three years, others live longer," the nurse explained to Paul.

Steve McDonald has spent a bit more time on screen of late, after he discovered the horrifying truth behind his daughter Amy Barlow's sudden decision to move back home. The teen, played by Elle Mulvaney in the ITV soap, left the flat she shared with friend Aaron Sandford after she accused him of rape.

Fans of Coronation Street were surprised last month when Tracy McDonald - nee Barlow - appeared surprisingly level-headed when her daughter Amy told her she had been raped by her friend Aaron Sandford. However, true to form and never one to shy away from drama, she caused a ruckus earlier this week.

Coronation Street fans were left perplexed during the latest trip to the cobbles as they found out a previously unknown detail about one of the show's characters. Monday night's edition of the ITV soap (April 3) saw Tracy Barlow demanding action after feeling Amy's report of rape wasn't taken seriously by police.

Coronation Street lines up another action-packed week, so get yourself a first look at all the upcoming drama with our picture gallery above. With big developments for Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) and Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce), next week is not one to be missed. Tracy (Kate Ford) calls at the police station and glues herself to the counter, explaining to the desk sergeant that she’s not going anywhere until they take Amy’s rape allegation seriously.

Coronation Street is set for powerful scenes next week when brave Amy Barlow reports Aaron Sandford to the police after he raped her when she was unconscious Only recently, soap stars Elle Mulvaney and James Craven have been at the centre of a non-consensual sex storyline, which soap bosses hope will open conversations about sexual activity among young people.The episode, which aired on 3 March, saw Elle's character Amy and James' character Aaron share a drunken kiss while at the flat they share, following his row with girlfriend Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby).The pair then moved to the bedroom where Amy started to undress, before admitting she felt sick and rolled away from him. However, in harrowing scenes, Aaron continued to kiss Amy who was unaware of what happened next as he made the decision for her that they will have sexual relations.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has given fans an update on his real-life injury after Steve McDonald appeared on screen last year in a wheelchair. In an episode of the ITV soap aired on November 29, the character returned from a trip to Spain. He got sympathy from his pals in the boozer, with the exception of his wife Tracy, as he explained that he had broken his leg while chasing a mugger.

Elle Mulvaney has grown up in front of Coronation Street viewers' eyes. Thirteen years after taking over the role of Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald's daughter, the actress has been thrust back into the forefront of the ITV soap.

Premium documentaries, co-productions and the changing streamer landscape are set to dominate next week’s Mipcom Cannes as thousands of buyers descend on the Croisette after three years off, according to a wealth of senior sales bosses.

Ahead of this year’s I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! starting, many names have been tossed around under speculation that they could head to the Australian jungle. The latest is Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver, who is best known for playing Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that David Neilson is a legend of Coronation Street. The actor has spent an incredible 27 years playing the ITV's soap's much-loved Roy Cropper. The cafe owner made his debut on the cobbles back in July 1995.

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding looked positively glowing as she posed for a selfie on the cobbles. The actress, who is best known to viewers for playing Shona Platt in the ITV soap, is currently expecting their second child.

Hayley Tamaddon has been diagnosed with meningitis. The 45 year old was rushed to hospital over the weekend where she was pictured on an IV drip. In a new post shared on Thursday morning, Hayley explained that she had a brain scan after feeling her “head might explode”, leading to her latest diagnosis.

Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon was in hospital over the weekend, and she took to her Instagram stories to share a picture of herself on an IV drip. The 45 year old actress, who played Amanda Beckett on Corrie, wrote: "So.... Not the greatest of weekends...".

Coronation Street favourites left the cobbles behind as they headed across MediaCityUK in Salford for a night at the theatre. Elle Mulvaney, who plays the soap's Amy Barlow, was among the cast hitting the red carpet at The Lowry.

Coronation Street spoilers for next week see Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) all set to tie the knot with Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna). However, it looks like it's going to be a rocky road to the altar. Fiz is shocked after her ex Tyrone (Alan Halsall) declares his love for her, but how will she react to his outburst? Meanwhile, Phill’s glamorous ex-wife Camilla (Louise Marwood) arrives unexpectedly and tags along to the hen night, making Fiz feel distinctly uncomfortable.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman looked gorgeous as she donned a swimsuit amid the warmer weather. The actress, who is best known for playing Abi Webster in the ITV soap, looked worlds away from the drama of Weatherfield as she relaxed in a hot tub over the weekend.

Coronation Street fans are set to see Simon Gregson as they've never seen him before. The actor is, of course, best known for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap but he'll be swapping the cobbles for the stage as part of Lorraine Kelly's new ITV show.

Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson are set to become Drag Queens for a new ITV show. Hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Queens For The Night will see Spice Girls Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett, Drag Queen Courtney Act and West End star Layton Williams judge a series of famous faces as they unleash their own drag alter egos.

Their sex life has become somewhat of a bone of contention among Coronation Street fans but Sally and Tim Metcalfe were at it again during the latest trip to the cobbles - however, it all went very wrong.