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Coronation Street fans in stitches as Ken and Norris 'dressed for coronavirus'

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06.07.2020 - 23:56

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Coronation Street viewers were in stitches as they tuned into the much-loved soap on Monday night. During the episode scenes showed Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) and Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden) attending a painting workshop - and fans found a moment of light relief amid the coronavirus pandemic when they spotted that the two characters were dressed in hazmat suits.

The characters donned the bright blue overall outfits to protect their clothing from paint but TV viewers saw the funny side of the ensembles the UK navigates an uncertain time during the pandemic.

One joked on Twitter: "Norris and Ken are half dressed to battle the #coronavirus#corrie." Another fan grateful for a moment of humour posted a snap of the pair and penned:

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