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Coronation Street and Emmerdale.That's not all, as his life has brought him into contact with other Corrie legends including Michelle Keegan, who plays Erin Croft in Brassic.READ NEXT: Michelle Keegan's hottest Brassic moments - topless romp, skintight catsuit and minidressBut did you know that parts of Joe's own life inspired the series? As Brassic continues to air its fourth series, Daily Star takes a closer look at Joe Gilgun's life.While Joe might be famous for his roles in Brassic and Emmerdale, the star got his first taste of acting in ITV soap Coronation Street.In 1994, he played Jamie Armstrong - the son of Diedre Barlow's friend Tricia, who was caught shoplifting at BettaBuy.Jamie was constantly getting into trouble on the soap, with many Weatherfield residents pointing the finger of blame at him if something went wrong.However, Jamie was kind hearted and misunderstood, with the pre-teen trying to help Josie Clarke after her bike was stolen - despite being blamed for the crime himself.He also took care of his mum, who was sadly sent to prison for not paying her TV license, and he eventually went to live with Diedre Barlow.Joe later left the soap in 1997, when his character Jamie departed Weatherfield with his mum Tricia, following her prison stint.In 2006, Joe made a return to the soaps when he played Marlon Dingle's brother Eli in rival ITV programme Emmerdale.Eli got into mountains of trouble during his time in the dales, as well as developing a crush on Priya Sharma while working at the sweet factory.However, Joe's character later bid a tearful goodbye to brother Marlon before leaving the dales after an attempted theft in 2010.During his time on the soap, Joe also took part in an Emmerdale themed episode of

Imelda Staunton is one of Britain's finest acting talents and continues to enjoy an illustrious career which has seen her take on iconic roles in everything from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey. And now, fresh from her role as the late Queen Elizabeth in the final two series of Netflix's The Crown, the actress is set to take on a new challenge as she is relegated from royalty to play the role of crazy aunt in a Brassic Christmas special. Imelda has spoken excitedly about her new role and even joked about continually working with actor Dominic West, after recently playing mother and son in series five and six of the hit royal series.

Fans said they "can't wait" for the return of comedy series as star Michelle Keegan shared a behind the scenes snap. The former Coronation Street actress posted a photo to her Instagram story showing her with cast mates in the Sky comedy drama.

Emmerdale fans have begun making a public plea to the ITV soap's favourite Eli Dingle to return. Fans are hoping Eli, last played by Joe Gilgun before he departed in 2010, will make a comeback to the Dales to by his brother Marlon's side. Marlon's life changed forever after he proposed to Rhona Goskirk last week.

Emmerdale fan favourite Eli Dingle could be set for a huge return to the ITV soap with his brother Marlon currently in hospital after suffering a stroke.Marlon’s life is changed forever after he proposed to Rhona Goskirk - and not in the way he’d hoped.Shortly after the proposal, Marlon collapsed at home and was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke, and is currently struggling to speak, move or eat by himself.As his family have rallied around him, best pal Paddy Dingle has shied away, unable to cope with the reality of Marlon’s illness.As he currently needs all the support he can get, it would make sense for some of his absent family members to come back. As his younger brother, Eli could be the perfect candidate - especially as soap fans are desperate to see Joe Gilgun reprise his role.Joe played Eli from 2006 until 2010, involved in plenty of divisive storylines - including fights with Zak, kidnapping Marlon and ending up dangling off the side of a building, and eventually leaving the village seemingly for good.His character hasn’t been killed off, however, so the door is open for Joe’s return.And fans are certainly clamouring for it, as one begged on Twitter: “Oh Eli come back! But then I love #Brassic too much!!! The only character I really want back though.

Michelle Keegan beams as she films hit show Brassic. It’s clear the actress loves playing feisty Erin Croft in the Sky series.Our exclusive snaps show her larking about as she records her final scenes for the fourth series alongside co-star Joe Gilgun.And it is rumoured these could be among her last ever moments as Erin.

As Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre, Michelle Keegan had more than her fair share of drama, ultimately meeting her end at the hands of Rob Donovan after falling from scaffolding.The actress, who's married to former TOWIE star Mark Wright, then went on to take an action-packed role as soldier Georgie Lane in Our Girl, replacing another soap favourite Lacey Turner, who'd played Molly Dawes in the hit BBC1 drama. So when the chance to star in a comedy came along, with Sky's knockabout Northern romp Brassic, Michelle, who recently wowed in a demin jumpsuit, leapt at the chance to join the cast, alongside another soap graduate, former This Is England and Emmerdale actor Joe Gilgun.

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MICHELLE Keegan transformed into Brassic Barbie as she rocked a pink tracksuit and blonde extensions on the set of the Sky One show. The actress, who plays Erin Croft in the hit dramedy, looked stunning as ever in the casual attire while filming for season four.

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Michelle Keegan looked comfortable in a pink velour tracksuit and denim jacket as she carried furniture while filming Brassic scenes in Manchester, on Tuesday.  The soap star, 34, got stuck in lifting the heavy items and loading them into a van, while clad in the eye-catching casual wear.

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HE was the Dingle bad boy that even gave Cain a run for his money. Eli was at the centre of some of Emmerdale's most controversial storylines, including sleeping with his cousin Debbie, assisting in Alice Dingle's suicide and accidentally shooting Marlon.

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MICHELLE Keegan was spotted hard at work filming  the new series of Brassic in the middle of a thunderstorm - following a romantic break in Majorca with hubby Mark Wright. The 34-year-old is shooting series four of the hit Sky show in Manchester and despite the rubbish weather, she was seen giving it her all on set alongside Joe Gilgun.

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MICHELLE Keegan signed up to a new series of Brassic as the show has been commissioned for a fourth season. The Sky comedy - which follows a group of friends as they debate leaving their forgotten northern town for a fresh start away from crime - has been a huge hit for the channel.

Michelle Keegan has been seen filming action-packed scenes for the third series of Brassic.