Bethany Platt

[Perdita]

Newcomer Katie Redford has been revealed as Sarah-Louise Platt's daughter Bethany on Coronation Street.

The character is returning to the cobbles as a 14-year-old this spring, having left her home in Milan, Italy.

Coronation Street's Katie Redford
© Jo McLintock

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Bethany turns up unannounced and is soon followed by mum Sarah who will be played by Tina O'Brien once again. She intends to bring her daughter back to Milan but both end up staying in Weatherfield.

Speaking about the news, Redford said: "Until I'm actually on set, I genuinely don't think it will sink in that I'm joining the cast of Coronation Street. I know it sounds cliched but it really feels like a dream come true.

"Bethany Platt is going to be such a fun and witty character to play and I hope everyone enjoys her return as much as I'm going to!"

Producer Stuart Blackburn added: "Full of mischief and with a real lust for life Bethany is an unpredictable force of nature who will bring joy and chaos in equal measure, turning their household upside down.

"Life has just got a lot more interesting for The Platts and anyone who crosses Bethany's path."

The Grimshaw family will also be affected by Sarah's return due to her history with warring brothers Jason and Todd.

O'Brien took over as Sarah in 1999 when the role was recast. She left the cobbles in 2007 and has since had parts in Blue Murder, Waterloo Road, Accused, Doctors and Casualty.

The actress and her personal trainer boyfriend Adam Crofts recently welcomed the arrival of a baby boy. She also has a 5-year-old daughter Scarlett, whose father is Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas (Jason).

[tammyy2j]

She looks older than 14

[Perdita]

I think she looks a bit like Tina, so quite believable mother and daughter pairing

[swmc66]

That's what I thought. Good casting

[Kim]

The actress is actually 25 apparently! She was on Twitter with the username @katieredford89 but it's since been deleted. ITV/Corrie were telling people that she was 19...

[swmc66]

Well lets hope she is a convincing 14 year old. They used to do that with a lot of programmes and films ..get someone a lot older to play them. Shame as they are taking opportunities away from teenagers who do not have many opportunities.

[Lennie]

He is lovely and she has found a great mate and a person who is genuine and real with her, and someone she feels vulnerable and can open up to.... really enjoying their scenes. And he completely adores her

Spoiler
https://twitter.com/MirrorTV/status/892123330341462019

[sean slater]

Very surprised there is not a thread dedicated to this. However in my opinion their relationship is what they should be showing over Christmas, rather than all the doom and gloom of Phelan, Adam and Aidan.

Whoever has read the spoilers will know that Bethany finally tells Craig on Boxing day that she wants them to start a relationship but that she wants to take things slow. As she has realised how great a guy Craig is

I am really looking forward to what is in store for the pair. I think they could be really good for one another. I already feel like it's going to be the new 'Stacey and Bradley (EE)', so I hope the writers don't disappoint.

[swmc66]

Currently Corrie writers are doing a great job in disapointing us. It would be nice to have a happy storyline. I think the boys outside her house knew her story so were staring and making fun.

[sean slater]

I was wrong about Boxing Day. Surprised they got together on Friday night Fabulous though, hopefully more Craig and Bethany to come during Christmas. I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship will work. They have fun together but bringing romance to the table will provide a different dynamic. It's also quite nice that Craig's a virgin and Bethany hasn't had good experience with sexual relationships, so its sort of the first time for both of them. Give them more time to get used to each other and for their feelings to develop and grow before moving onto the next level.