Coronation Street actor David Neilson has opened up about a habit of his on-screen character, Roy Cropper.The star, 72, has featured in the ITV soap since 1995, becoming known for carrying a bag around with him, and he has now opened up to explain the significance of the item.The star is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy in the fictional town of Weatherfield, which he has played for over 25 years.Neilson's character is rarely seen without a shopping bag with keys strapped to the handles.The ITV favourite has finally opened up on the heartbreaking reason about why it features so heavily in the programme.The star explained that he has an emotional link to the item following the death of his mother before he joined the show.Neilson.
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