Gail (Helen Worth)

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She was proven innocent in court, she does not have a criminal record

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Coronation Street star Helen Worth has reportedly told producers she wants to remain at the soap.

Worth - who has starred as Gail Platt for 39 years - is said to have quashed recent speculation that she plans to leave the show after her wedding.

According to the Daily Star, a Coronation Street source said: "Helen's told bosses she is happy to stay as long as they want her. She's getting wed but there's no chance of her quitting."

The 62-year-old got engaged to teacher Trevor Dawson in March 2012 after the pair had dated for over a year, and they are due to be married later this month.

At the time of the engagement a friend said: "The one thing missing from her life for many years was a loving *partner to share in her success. She has found that in Trevor and everybody is overjoyed for the pair of them."

Worth was previously married to Michael Angelis for 21 years before they divorced in 2001 when he admitted to having had an affair.

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Mon 09 Jun 2014
Time: 8.00pm - 8.30pm
ITV



Gail & Me celebrates Helen Worth’s drama-filled 40 years on Britain’s most famous street, Since the summer of 1974, as long suffering Gail, she has been involved in some of Coronation Street’s most talked about storylines, including her part in five marriages, getting pushed down the stairs by son David and going through the trauma of her 13 year old daughter’s pregnancy.

In this tribute we hear how Helen was brought in as a glamorous young character in the 70’s to freshen up life on the Street. Helen reveals what Pat Phoenix was really like behind the scenes and Cheryl Murray, who played Suzie Birchall, talks about the impact '70s IT girls' Gail and Suzie had on the Street, Amanda Barrie, who played Alma Halliwell, reunites with Helen in the Street’s café, home to 15 years of fond memories for the both of them.

Actor Brian Capron, alias Richard ‘Norman Bates with a briefcase’ Hillman, also returns to the cobbles to recall the ‘killer’ Corrie storylines that rocked the nation.

The documentary also tracks Gail’s disastrous love life, her relationship with David ‘the son from hell’, and reflects on one of the Street’s greatest rivalries – Gail versus Eileen.

Sue Nicholls, who plays Gail’s mum Audrey, reveals how in real life Helen Worth sends her a Mother’s Day card each year, such is the closeness of their working relationship.

The programme features contributions from cast members past and present including Jack P. Shepherd, Sue Nicholls, Paula Lane, Brian Capron, Amanda Barrie, Sue Cleaver, Cheryl Murray, Ben Price and Tina O’Brien.

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Coronation Street's Gail McIntyre will face a terrible dilemma when she learns that 'Gavin Rodwell' is an impostor.

Former Hollyoaks and Mr Selfridge actor Oliver Farnworth has spent almost two months on screen in the role of Andy, who is pretending to be Michael's son Gavin.

Helen Worth, Gail, Coronation Street
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Helen Worth as Gail

After successfully keeping his deceit under wraps, Andy finally confides in his love interest Steph Britton this week by revealing his true identity.

The pair both decide to keep the truth to themselves in the aftermath, but they won't manage to stay out of trouble for long as Michael's partner Gail (Helen Worth) is next to uncover the shocking secret.

Although Gail is keen to expose Andy's deception, she realises that Michael may not be able to cope with the shock due to his heart condition.

Feeling torn, Gail also starts covering for Andy for Michael's sake, but her decision could prove costly for her relationship.

Oliver Farnwoth plays Gavin Rodwell in Coronation Street
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Oliver Farnworth plays 'Gavin Rodwell'

It's already been revealed that the real Gavin will be showing up on the cobbles in the near future and Digital Spy can confirm that actor Mark Holgate will be playing the role for a guest stint.

The arrival of Gavin will come in time for Gail and Michael's upcoming wedding, leaving fans to wonder whether this unexpected development and Gail's role in the lie could throw a major spanner in the works.

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Coronation Street's cast and crew have been working on location today (March 12) for Gail McIntyre and Michael Rodwell's second attempt at tying the knot.

Helen Worth and Les Dennis, who play the on-screen couple, were spotted filming in Manchester alongside their on-screen family.

Les Dennis as Michael on the set of Coronation Street
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Les Dennis on location for Coronation Street

Gail and Michael's first wedding day arrived earlier this week in Monday night's episodes, but Gail ended up arriving late and missing their scheduled slot following an unexpected visit from Michael's son Gavin.

As Gail thought that she had already met the son of her husband-to-be, it was a huge shock to her when the real Gavin arrived and exposed the deception of impostor Andy Carver.

Paparazzi pictures taken today appear to show that the second wedding day will run more smoothly as Gail arrives on time, but whether she has finally got her happy ending remains to be seen.


Les Dennis as Michael Rodwell & Helen Worth as Gail Platt on the set of Coronation Street
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Gail and Michael share a kiss

Another major difference from the last wedding is the presence of Gail's daughter Sarah-Louise and granddaughter Bethany, who had been unable to fly back from Milan for this week's ceremony.

Tina O'Brien and newcomer Lucy Fallon, who play Sarah and Bethany, were among those present for the on-location shoot today. Bethany's return scenes will be screened at the end of next week, while Sarah arrives back a few days afterwards in order to track her wayward daughter down.


Coronation Street will air the wedding scenes in a few weeks' time on ITV.