Soaps are so full of death and disaster that fans relish a little comic relief. And it usually falls to our favourite double acts to bring us the biggest laughs.
On ITV last night, Jason Manford looked at classic Corrie duos like Stan and Hilda Ogden. While we all have our favourite soap couples, some of the best have zero romance between them while others are sworn enemies.
From Ena and Elsie’s rows on the cobbles, to EastEnders’ Robbie and Wellard, here’s our pick of the partnerships. Dot & Ethel: EastEnders (1985-2000) Dot Cotton and Ethel Skinner, played by June Brown and Gretchen Franklin, fast became one of soap’s finest double acts from their beginnings in 1985.
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