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Coronation Street welcomes back one of the soap's most popular characters next week as Sarah Platt returns to the cobbles for a showdown with her wayward daughter Bethany.
Sarah flies in from Milan, after Bethany (Lucy Fallon) rebels by refusing to leave Weatherfield following her recent decision to visit the Platts. Although Sarah is initially furious over Bethany's behaviour, she later realises just how unhappy the teen has been in Milan and agrees to move back for her sake.
With Sarah sticking around in Weatherfield after all, it's not long before she is thrown into her next big storyline as she starts an unexpected relationship with Callum Logan, which is bound to get her family talking...
Here, Tina O'Brien - who plays Sarah - chats about her character's return and the storylines to come.
How does it feel to be back on Coronation Street?
"It's lovely. I thought I was going to walk in and feel very much like the new girl, but actually I did a scene in the Platts' the other day and it was strangely normal, almost like someone was going to pinch me and say, 'You've been in a coma for seven years!' It was really odd, but nice."
How did the return come about?
"Well, I had been to see [Coronation Street producer] Stuart [Blackburn] and we had some chats, but then I was in the process of having a baby so it was slightly put on hold. After I had Beau, it was then brought up again and I said, 'Oh yes, I'd love to'. It was nice actually, as it meant that I could have this really precious time with my little boy but I also knew that I was going back to something as well.
"There are things Sarah hasn't finished with David, Jason, her mum - and obviously now this whole new dynamic of Bethany. It's so exciting to be part of the Platts, so I jumped at the chance."
So there was no hesitation about returning?
"There wasn't actually. I feel incredibly lucky that I have been offered this opportunity. When I first started, I was 16 and had just left high school. I left at 24 as I felt I needed to go and branch out and see the world - it was almost like it was time to leave uni.
"Now I am older and feel I have tried different things. To be a working actress and to have a job in Manchester on something as massive as Coronation Street, I am very lucky and certainly don't take it for granted."
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Sarah arrives at the Platts
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Sarah's return scene
The show's set has moved in your absence!
"Well because I have been gone, I have lost any kind of nostalgia for the old building. Coming here has been a nicer experience for me - it feels like I have gone to a new place, yet you walk into a studio and nothing has changed. It's good - it's much better than the old building."
Has it been easy to step back into Sarah's shoes again?
"I was really nervous as it has been so long, but the second the scripts came through, it was really quick. When I did the scenes with Jack [P Shepherd, who plays David] and Helen [Worth, who plays Gail] and everyone, it was really nice. Sarah has got a little bit older and wiser during her time away. She has mellowed, but she's still very outspoken.
"I think she thinks Weatherfield is a little bit beneath her. She struts back in, she's been working in fashion, she sees David and she is like, 'Oh my gosh, you are still living with your mum'. There is still a soft side of her and you see some really nice scenes with her daughter."
It's fair to say that Sarah has some trouble on the way with Bethany, including when she goes shoplifting! What do you think of Sarah's parenting skills?
"It's hard - it's not something I would want. I would be mortified if my daughter went shoplifting, but that's not to say it will never happen. Sarah was very young when she had Bethany and she did the best she could, but she was very young.
"Sarah is not a really bad parent, she just sees Bethany as more of a friend. When she does something bad she doesn't say, 'Right you can't do this', she almost then wants to say, 'Are you okay? Let's go shopping together'. She is trying to do the right thing but she is just misguided."
What is the age gap between yourself and Lucy in real life?
"There are 12 years between us. Sarah had Bethany when she was 13, so it is quite similar - we are just at a different stage further on. I am 31 and I came into the show when I was 16 playing 12, so basically Lucy is the next generation of the similar part.
"I do feel quite protective of Lucy. She is brilliant, and I know there was a lot of drama before she started, but I think she is the perfect choice."
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Bethany runs off after shoplifting
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Bethany turns shoplifter
How will Sarah be with the Grimshaw brothers? She has history with both of them...
"I think that will be really interesting for her. Going back in, she's quite cool after living in Milan. I think it'll be nice for them to catch up and put some things to rest. She hasn't seen Todd since he was quite a young guy, so it will be interesting to see how he has grown up. With the scenes we have shot, he seems quite friendly to her, so that will be interesting!"
We'll also see Bethany stir up some trouble between Sarah and Jason!
"Yes, she keeps telling Jason that Sarah has got a shrine and that she's still in love with him! I think Sarah just feels completely out of her depth with Bethany. I think she doesn't know how to handle things. She tries to remain calm but she doesn't know how. But Gail will help and Audrey will stick her oar in."
Does Sarah get on well with Gail once she's back?
"It seems quite straightforward - I think Gail just gets a bit fed up of her children rowing! Gail has always been very supportive and she has seen Sarah a lot. Whenever Helen goes on holiday, Gail goes to Milan. She will be like, 'For heaven's sake, how they going to write me out now?!' It has been so lovely seeing Helen again. I love her so much and it's really nice to be working with my 'other mum'."
How does Eileen feel about seeing Sarah again?
"Sarah is with Jason having a catch up and he's trying to let her down gently, as obviously he thinks she's madly in love with him thanks to what Bethany has said! Eileen is very much straight to the point and says, 'What are you doing here?' She hasn't got any fond feelings for Sarah. I can kind of understand that, but to be fair, it was more Todd's fault than Sarah's. Her and Maria have both had problems with their gay boyfriends, so they will have a lot to chat about!"
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Sarah finds Bethany moaning to Jason
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Bethany causes trouble between Jason and Sarah
What will Sarah's relationship with Callum be like?
"I think it will be interesting to see a more daring side to Sarah. Because she had a baby quite young, she had to be more responsible back then. It's really nice to be working with Sean Ward. I'm sure people think it's funny that the second she walks in, she hooks up with the guy who will cause most problems with the family.
"To begin with she isn't interested in Callum at all. It's only because David really gives her a hard time that it almost pushes her towards Callum. She even says, 'Don't tell me what to do or else I will do the opposite' because David is like 'You stay away'. She was going to stay away but David's attitude changes her mind!"
Kylie's return should be interesting then!
"I don't know how Kylie is going to feel about the whole Callum situation. I think Sarah might be burning her bridges there. When Kylie comes back, they are an item. Can you imagine? 'Hi, happy maternity, I am with your ex!'"
Do you think it'll be stranger doing love scenes now that you're a mum-of-two?
"Well, I have got some kissing scenes on Friday and I was actually asking questions today, 'So when you were doing this, what was it like?' Because it has been so long since I have done actual romantic scenes! It will be fine as Sean is lovely. He is tall and he keeps saying I'll be too small for him!"
Who did you keep in touch with during your time away?
"Helen. Obviously Ryan [Thomas, who plays Jason] because we have got a little girl together. Jack a little bit because I know his partner Lauren, and Samia too."
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Bethany begs Sarah to stay in Weatherfield
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Sarah and Bethany
Was Ryan pleased you were back?
"He really was actually - he has been really supportive. He knew from the very early stages as I discussed it with him. He said, 'I think it will be really good for you'. We have my little girl Scarlett, and we are a very modern family. We spent Christmas morning all together this year for the first time, so it was lovely."
Was it sad to come back so soon after Anne Kirkbride had passed?
"Yeah, it was really strange when I first came back as she was such a loved member of the family, so it was a sad time but everyone has pulled together. Everyone has to carry on with the job they are doing.
"I have fond memories of Anne. When I was younger we had a smoking room and I was quite naughty - I used to smoke but I don't any more. She furnished the room out in curtains, cushions and lamps and she used to potter around keeping it tidy! I also remember her going off shopping, she loved her shopping."
Are you prepared for the level of fame that comes with Corrie again?
"I don't think you ever can be, to be honest. I don't think there is anything like it for acknowledgement when it comes to the public, but it will be fine. It will be interesting as my partner Adam has never seen that as we got together after I had left."
Have you seen a nice reaction from Corrie fans since your return was announced?
"Yes, on Twitter and stuff it has been really nice. It was a different world when I was last here - we didn't have Twitter or Facebook and you only got that interaction walking down the street. I was so lucky that I had some fantastic storylines and I don't think I realised at the age of 16 just how huge the storyline was about Sarah's pregnancy. I just thought that was normal! I used to get a lot of people coming up and saying hello so that will be interesting again."
Bethany looks older than Sarah in the above picture
That is exactly what I was thinking Tams!
Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has said that her character Sarah Platt will keep seeing Callum Logan after their romance is exposed next week.
Sarah (Tina O'Brien) has recently embarked on a fling with bad boy Callum (Sean Ward), despite the ongoing feud between him and David.
However, next week will see the truth come out when Nick catches the pair kissing, leaving David furious.
O'Brien said: "Sarah's really gutted because she wanted to do the right thing and tell David in her own time and do it the right way. She's messed it up and she knows she's gone about it in all the wrong way.
"She does try to explain [to David] but he's so gutted that she's seeing Callum. I think he sees it as a betrayal - out of all the people she could go out with, why did it have to be him?
"She feels really guilty. She does feel bad, she knows she's messed up - but having said that she will still keep seeing Callum!"
O'Brien also admitted that Sarah will be hoping to act as a mediator between Callum and David as they continue to go head-to-head for custody of Max.
She said: "I think that's what she is hoping for! In her head she thinks they could play happy families - she's ten steps ahead!
"She's really torn. I don't think Sarah actually harbours bad feelings towards her brother anymore so it's difficult. She does say to Callum at one point that he's won and her brother has lost, so she does show Callum support. But I think she's trying to be neutral for David too.
"Her head has just been turned by Callum. He has given her the whole speech about how Max is his son and how much he really cares for him."
Still a betrayal
she should wise up, callum don't want her, he loves winding david up and now kylie too
What does she think Callum does for a living? Where does she think he gets the money from to buy her expensive presents?
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