Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell)

[Perdita]

Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has revealed that two new female characters are heading to the cobbles this Spring.



First up is Emma Brooker, a trainee hairdresser who starts an apprenticeship at the salon. She’s played by Alexandra Mardell, who had a guest role in the Brenda Blethyn crime drama, Vera, last year.

She’ll be followed by a character called Kayla, played by Mollie Winnard – who has previously starred in the Kay Mellor drama Love, Lies and Records.

“Kayla will be working in Speed Daal (Zeedan Nazir’s new restaurant),” reveals Corrie producer, Kate Oates. “She’s going to be causing trouble for Bethany and Craig…”

Meanwhile, show bosses have also confirmed the return of two old faces to the Street in the Summer. Nigel Havers will be reprising his role as dastardly Lewis Archer – the conman who famously swindled Gail Platt in 2013, before fleeing to Belize.


Read more at http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/coronatio...El6hJfKWfVK.99

[Perdita]

Coronation Street: hairdresser Emma is staying – actress Alexandra Mardell is given new contract
Upcoming drama for Emma will see her caught in the crossfire when war breaks out at the salon as rival stylist Claudia tries to pinch Maria out from under Audrey’s nose. So whose side will Emma be on? “She doesn’t want to take sides, but she can see that Audrey is clinging on for dear life. Emma is just trying to keep the peace as much as possible.

“But it’s great for me because I got to share a scene with Rula Lenska, who’s a legend. It doesn’t come much better than being in a scene with both her and Sue. I’m being spoilt.”

And as for life away from Audrey’s, Emma will receive romantic attention from Seb Franklin, with viewers set to wonder whether he’ll reveal all about his recent HIV diagnosis. “I think she’d be very open-minded if she were to find out. But she probably wouldn’t understand it fully – that could be more of an issue! There are certainly lots of complications when it comes to Seb – Faye’s still interested in him, for a start.” #coronationstreet #corrie

[Perdita]

Online chat is that Emma is the daughter of Fiona Middleton and Steve ...

[tammyy2j]

Online chat is that Emma is the daughter of Fiona Middleton and Steve ...

I would welcome that if it means Fiona returning

She could be Jim's daughter also, as he slept with Fiona too

[Southcoastsoap]

Jim McDonald is supposed to be returning, could it be another parent/child reunion?

[lizann]

is she living now with billy?