Coronation Street General News Thread

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has admitted that she is relieved to have a less hectic soap schedule this year.

The actress's character Sophie Webster has had quieter times on the cobbles since the emotional departure of her girlfriend Sian Powers last Christmas.

Speaking to Digital Spy at T4 on the Beach yesterday (July 1), Vincent explained that she has been able to enjoy more free time in recent months.

Asked what is coming up for Sophie, Vincent replied: "I don't really know at the minute. I've been in Kenya with work… so I've been pretty much focused on that. I've not really been in work.

"It's been nice because my boyfriend only gets a month off work, so I've been to see him, I've been on holiday with him and I've been to Kenya.

"I've had a nice little chill and a relax, because last year was absolutely hectic - we were in pretty much every day. So it's nice to have a bit of a break, but I can't wait to get back in there."

Vincent appeared at the music event with former co-star Sacha Parkinson, who played the role of Sian.

Discussing her future, Parkinson said: "I'm just auditioning at the moment, and I've gone back to drama school - I'm trying to get a bit better! I'm kind of glad that I've had a bit of time off because I've been trying to pass my [driving] test for about three years, so I've finally done that, thank God!"

Earlier this year, reports suggested that Sophie would become embroiled in Ryan Connor's drugs storyline - but this remains unconfirmed by show bosses.

[Perdita]

Sue Cleaver has returned to the Coronation Street set following a mystery illness.

The Eileen Grimshaw actress contracted the bug while filming an ITV documentary in Kenya with other Corrie co-stars.

The 47-year-old - who was rushed to hospital after coming back to the UK - is filming again on the ITV soap from today, according to MSN.

Some of Eileen's scenes scheduled for earlier this week have been cut by producers, but her storylines haven't been affected.

There were fears that bosses would have to drastically reinvent plots to explain Cleaver's on-screen absence.

Corrie Goes To Kenya, which also features Brooke Vincent, Ryan Thomas and Ben Price, airs later this month on ITV1.

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Sue Cleaver has returned to the Coronation Street set following a mystery illness.

The Eileen Grimshaw actress contracted the bug while filming an ITV documentary in Kenya with other Corrie co-stars.

The 47-year-old - who was rushed to hospital after coming back to the UK - is filming again on the ITV soap from today, according to MSN.

Some of Eileen's scenes scheduled for earlier this week have been cut by producers, but her storylines haven't been affected.



There were fears that bosses would have to drastically reinvent plots to explain Cleaver's on-screen absence.

Corrie Goes To Kenya, which also features Brooke Vincent, Ryan Thomas and Ben Price, airs later this month on ITV1.

so pleased sue has returned to the cobbles, hope she has recovered and is ok.

[Perdita]

Anne Kirkbride has revealed that she does not answer to fans who call her by her Corrie character's name.

The 58-year-old actress, best known as Coronation Street's Deirdre Barlow, only interacts with people aware of her real name.

"Everyone is always really lovely when I'm out and about," she told Inside Soap. "But I only answer to people if they call me Anne.

"If they've gone to the trouble of knowing my real name, then I appreciate that. If people just yell 'Deirdre!' I don't turn around."

Praising the general public, Kirkbride added: "Generally, whenever I go out around Manchester, people either leave me entirely alone or just tell me that they like the character.

"I've also had some nice comments from people now that I'm on Twitter."

Co-star Alison King recently lauded Kirkbride for being the "funniest" on set.

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It's nice that Dierdre appreciates her fans

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It's nice that Dierdre appreciates her fans

Surely you mean Anne

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Surely you mean Anne

Of course I did. I was being naughty.

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of course i did. I was being naughty.

lol :d

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Angela Griffin is "offended" she has never been asked to go back to Coronation Street.

The 35-year-old actress played the role of Fiona Middleton in the soap from 1993 to 1998, and despite since starring in Holby City and Waterloo Road, it is the job on Coronation Street which she gets asked about most.

She said: "It's still mostly The Street that people mention. I always find it a bit bizarre, given that I left so long ago - and some times it'll be someone who's about 20. How on earth do they know I was in it? And I always get asked, 'Are you ever going to ho back?' To which I reply, 'I've never been asked!'

"In all fairness I've never had the chance because I've been in other shows for long periods. But I'm still offended!"

Of all the shows Griffin has appeared in, it is medical drama Holby City she would most like to go back to.

She added: "I'd rather go back to Holby actually, it's filmed at the same studios as EastEnders. I enjoyed

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Angela Griffin is "offended" she has never been asked to go back to Coronation Street.

The 35-year-old actress played the role of Fiona Middleton in the soap from 1993 to 1998, and despite since starring in Holby City and Waterloo Road, it is the job on Coronation Street which she gets asked about most.

She said: "It's still mostly The Street that people mention. I always find it a bit bizarre, given that I left so long ago - and some times it'll be someone who's about 20. How on earth do they know I was in it? And I always get asked, 'Are you ever going to ho back?' To which I reply, 'I've never been asked!'

"In all fairness I've never had the chance because I've been in other shows for long periods. But I'm still offended!"

Of all the shows Griffin has appeared in, it is medical drama Holby City she would most like to go back to.

She added: "I'd rather go back to Holby actually, it's filmed at the same studios as EastEnders. I enjoyed

There are no vacancies in the salon but I would readily swop her for Platt