For the latest Coronation Street news and spoilers - sign up here The cast and crew of Coronation Street have been left bowled over following a visit from the Queen herself.
There are plenty of big characters in Weatherfield but none of them quite demanded the same attention of Her Majesty who received a red carpet welcome to the Salford-based set.
The Queen had a whistle-stop tour of famous street, chatting to members of the cast who lined the cobbles for her arrival. And there were a few interesting chats.
She started by chatting to Corrie's own king and queen's, Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, Barbara Knox who is cast as Rita, Sue Nicholls who plays Audrey and Helen Worth, known to millions of soap fans as Gail. READ MORE: The
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