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Coronation Street scenes.Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) is delighted when he receives a special visit from his son but not everyone is happy.The Underworld factory worker has been growing close to newcomer Frank Bardsley over recent weeks.READ MORE: Coronation Street fans floored as Phill star shows off real accent in sweet videoSean is excited at the prospect of his son Dylan coming to stay and tells Eileen Grimshaw how he hope Frank and Dylan will hit it off.Later on, Sean decides to make dinner plans for the trio but Frank refuses the invite, making out he wouldn’t want to intrude on Dylan’s first night, leaving Sean disappointed. Corrie fans will remember that Dylan is the son of Sean and Violet Wilson, was introduced to the cobbles back in October 2004 as a former pupil of Ken Barlow.She mistakenly believed her boyfriend Jamie Baldwin was gay – but he was actually having an affair with his stepmother Frankie.Sadly, a pregnant Violet later lost her and Jamie’s baby.

Coronation Street viewers will receive a blast from the past when Wendy Crozier returns to the cobbles in upcoming scenes.Wendy was last seen in Weatherfield over a decade ago - and has now returned as a foster carer for Abi Webster's baby Alfie.However, after her affair with Ken Barlow in 1989 and failed rekindling of their romance back in 2012, what does this mean for Wendy? And how will she feel if she bumps into Ken again?While viewers wait to see if Wendy and Ken's romance will blossom again, Daily Star takes a look inside the life of Coronation Street Wendy Crozier actress Roberta Kerr.Although one of Roberta's most famous roles was as Wendy Crozier in Coronation Street, the actress first made her TV debut in another rival soap.From 1984-1985, Roberta played Sally Haynes in the Channel 4 soap Brookside, and later landed a role as Jan Glover in ITV's Emmerdale from 1994-1998.She also had a role as Judge Barrett in Hollyoaks in 2017 - making her one of the actors to have appeared in most of the UK's soap operas.That's not all, as the actress has also appeared in some of the UK's biggest TV programmes including Casualty, Doctors, Downton Abbey and The Royal Today.Roberta Kerr's character Wendy Crozier is well known to Coronation Street fans, after she first appeared in Weatherfield in 1989.From there, Wendy became involved in a huge affair with Ken Barlow after she landed a job working alongside him on the local newspaper.However, their affair ultimately led to the breakup of Ken's marriage to Dierdre Barlow - with Ken losing his job at the paper.Although Wendy later left the cobbles in 1990, she came back in 2012 and it is yet to be seen if romance is on the cards again for Ken.Speaking about the upcoming scenes on

Coronation Street’s original stars has sadly died at the age of 94.Ernst Walder played Ivan Cheveski on the ITV cobbles, one of the original cast members alongside the likes of Ken Barlow star William Roache.He was also the boyfriend of the ITV soap’s co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s.But today, ex-Corrie writer Daran Little confirmed that the star sadly died last December.He told Twitter followers: “Very sad to read of the passing of dearest Ernst Walder."An original C St cast member who quickly became Tony Warren's boyfriend before Tony caught him in bed with another cast member."He added: “Ernst used to send my sons chocolates every Christmas and was the loveliest man."Ernst held the role of Ivan from 1960 until 1963, and made further appearances in 1966 and 1967.His character Ivan was married to Elsie Tanner’s daughter Linda, and when it turned out Linda was pregnant the pair decided to rekindle their love after an initial separation.In 1984, it was revealed that the couple had gone their separate ways off-screen.His last appearance came in late September that year.Tributes have also been pouring in for Ernst online, with one fan writing: “Rest in Peace Ernst.” Another penned: “Sad to read of the death of Ernst Walder, he played Ivan Cheveski in Coronation Street and was one of the original characters back in 1960. “Extremely close to Pat Phoenix, he had so much charisma in those early years.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has revealed he once thought about quitting the cobbles to pursue his dream of being in Westerns. The soap stalwart – who has played Ken Barlow since Corrie began in 1960 – is a big fan of Westerns and liked the idea of being in the sorts of movies that Hollywood star Clint Eastwood made.Luckily for Corrie fans, the 90-year-old didn't pursue it.He told the Sunday People: "When I started out I wanted to be in films, particularly I wanted to be in Westerns."There was a time in the middle of my career when I was in my 40s, I thought if ever I'm going to get out and do something else, now is the time."But I only thought about it.

Coronation Street fans will remember the chaos which was caused by Les Battersby when he arrived in Weatherfield in 1997 alongside his wife Janice, his daughter Leanne and stepdaughter Toyah.Turning the famous cobbles on its head with his menacing and conniving ways, Les, played by actor Bruce Jones, bought a touch of humour to the long-running ITV soap.With the chaotic family causing chaos on the street, it was Les who was known to push boundaries and to take things a step too far.One of the character's more memorable moments saw him headbutt Ken Barlow after he wrongly believed he was trying to seduce Toyah while Ken helped her with her additional English tuition.Following Janice and Les' infamous split due to Janice finding love with Dennie Stringer, Les also formed a new relationship with Chesney and Fiz's mum, Cilla Brown.But in 2007, actor Bruce faced suspension from Corrie after it came to light that he had told an undercover reporter about upcoming storylines and made inappropriate comments about the programme.Though he was a staple character at the time, it was later announced that he would not be returning to the show.Following his departure from the ITV soap, Bruce worked as a roadie for Irish tribute band ZZ Top O'The Morning.

Coronation Street favourite unleashed the power of his mind to get it back - and boasted it was in better condition than when it was nicked.Bill - Corrie’s Ken Barlow for more than 60 years - said the universe stepped in to help him after he put himself in a good mood and forgave the thieves.He claimed: “With love and forgiveness, things do get easier, even when life throws you an unexpected challenge.“I got in my Volvo once and drove to a shop just around the corner from my home.“I jumped out and nipped in to pick up an item, and when I came out, my car had gone.“As I was so close to the shop, I’d left the keys in it – and of course, if you’ve left your keys in your car, your insurance doesn’t apply.“When I’d got over the shock and was in a better frame of mind, I thought, ‘The person who’s stolen the car is not living a good life, so I wish them well and hope they will learn from this experience and will sort themselves out’.”To mark his 90th birthday, Bill has released a new special edition of his self-help guide Life and Soul.And inside he has shared his spiritual skills that have helped him overcome all sorts of problems - including his pinched motor.He explained: “A few months later I got a call from the police to say my car had been found and was in a pound in Birmingham.“When I went to the pound, I saw a row of battered and bashed cars, and at the end, gleaming, clean and in perfect condition, was mine.“So I got my car back in better condition than I’d left it in.“When we practise avoiding blame and sending forgiveness, we eventually get to the point where it’s almost a habit.“The minute we feel anxious or insecure, whoomph – we just go into that place of calm.”“I jumped out and nipped in to pick up an item, and

Coronation street - with his appearance surprising both viewers and Weatherfield residents.He returned to the street on this day in 2011 (May 12), after 43 years away from the soap - with Dennis Tanner actor Philip Lowrie remaining on Coronation Street for a further three years before departing once more.To mark the anniversary of Dennis Tanner's return to the cobbles, Daily Star takes a look inside the life of actor Philip Lowrie - from connections to Victoria Wood to a hidden popstar career.Philip Lowrie was one of the Coronation Street OGs when the soap began on December 9, 1960 - but he originally auditioned for the part of Ken Barlow, before William Roache was offered the role.Instead, Philip was cast as the cobbles first bad-boy Dennis Tanner, with the character fresh out of a six-month stint in prison and hoping to embark on a career as a talent manager and a singer.During his time on the cobbles, a future fan favourite was also introduced as an acquaintance of Dennis' - the lovable Rita Littlewood - later known as Rita Sullivan, who famously ran the cobble's newsagents for many years when she joined the soap as a permanent character in 1972.Two years after joining the soap, Philip shared a similarity with his on-screen counterpart when he decided to embark on a career as a pop star.In 1963, he recorded a single called I Might Have Known at London's famous Abbey Road Studios, but the song failed to reach the UK charts.It is reported that his pop star career did not take off and he continued to play Dennis Tanner until Philip decided to leave Coronation Street in 1968.Dennis was written out of the series after his character left for a new job in Bristol alongside wife Jenny Sutton - and it would be many years

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache reckons humour and not taking matters “too seriously” is the key to a long life.The 90-year-old ITV icon believes that enjoying life and finding the funny side of its pitfalls can help you to a ripe old age.Actor Bill, who has been on the Manchester soap cobbles since 1960, said laughter has kept him sprightly.“Wanting a laugh as often as you can” has meant that he has powered through problems and stress while balancing his life long career on the box.He said: “Looking through life through the prism of humour is a very good philosophy to live by.“We should enjoy things. We take a lot of things too seriously. Life is good.“If you can enjoy yourself and be happy, that is the key to it.

Coronation Street's Ken Barlow will reunite with former lover Wendy Crozier, as actress Roberta Kerr is due to make a return to the cobbles for the first time in over a decade.The pair are set to be involved in a dramatic new storyline.According to The Sun: “Wendy was run out of the cobbles by Ken 10 years ago after she tried to rekindle their affair and she’s stayed away.“But this summer she will make a comeback as a social worker involved with another street resident and end up bumping into her old flame.“Has Wendy changed or will she want to get her claws back into Ken?”Wendy arrived in Weatherfield in 1989, where she was given a job on journalist Ken Barlow's (William Roache) newspaper.The pair embarked on an affair while Ken was married to Deirdre.Deirdre sought revenge, leading to Ken losing his job and Wendy replacing him as editor of the newspaper they worked on.Feeling depressed about the state of his life, Ken decided to leave Wendy and return to Deirdre.Wendy returned to the soap in 2012, becoming a Governor at Bessie Street School after her husband, Christos, died.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.She inevitably met up with Ken again, however, he kept his distance until she convinced him they could just be friends.But Wendy was up to her old scheming ways, as she got Ken drunk and let him stay the night at hers, telling Deirdre they'd slept together, even though Ken had only slept on the sofa.With that, he decided to end their friendship for good.But could it be rekindled now Deirdre is no longer alive?The source added: “Deirdre might be gone, but Wendy will have to get through a furious Tracy if she wants Ken.

CORONATION Street is bringing back Ken Barlow’s former lover Wendy Crozier for a dramatic new storyline. Actress Roberta Kerr will reprise her role for the first time in more than a decade for the new storyline, The Sun can exclusively reveal.

Coronation Street resident Peter Barlow is about to reach a dark place.The character, currently portrayed by Chris Gascoyne, has found himself in hot water after being charged with assault following his attack on the consultant who organised his liver transplant, Dr Thorne.On the devastating chain of events, Gascoyne told Metro: "It's started him on that path again, it's confirming this self loathing for himself that he has laying underneath."It's not an easy thing to live with, he is troubled and when he gets troubled like that and stops communicating with people again that's when I don't know where he’s going to go."What I do know is that the place he's in at the moment is not a very good one."So, who else has played Peter Barlow? And, what are they up to now?Robert Heanue was the first actor to play Peter Barlow.Born the same year as the character in 1965 in Cheshire, he was introduced as the child of Valerie Barlow (Anne Reid) and Ken Barlow (William Roache).The character also had a twin sister, Susan.Robert left the ITV soap five years into his stint. He has not continued acting.

Coronation Street on Wednesday (May 4) has suggested that newcomer Stu Carpenter is a relative of another character in the long-running ITV soap. Carpenter, played by Bill Fellows, was booted out by Yasmeen Nazir, played by Shelley King, earlier this week after he was arrested for apparently breaking into a wholesaler's warehouse.

Coronation Street icon, who has played Ken Barlow for over 60 years, reckons he is 25 years younger than he’s supposed to be. Bill turned 90 last week, but revealed that doctors told him that he has the body of a 65-year-old.The actor declared that as proof that his belief in “youthing” is enabling him to turn time on its head.Bill said: “The first thing we need to do is to accept that ageing is a belief system and we do not have to accept it.“Decline is not inevitable.

Coronation Street fans were stunned to make a 'rare sighting' just minutes into the latest episode on Wednesday night, April 27, Manchester Evening News reports.

CORONATION Street is a family affair both on and off-screen for Bill Roache. The iconic Ken Barlow actor insisted he has no plans to retire after turning 90 this month.

Coronation Street legend William Roache, best known for his role as Ken Barlow on the ITV soap opera, turns 90 years old today (April 25).The ITV icon has been in the show ever since it was first aired on December 9, 1960 - making him the longest-serving television star in a continuous role in TV history, which is even listed in the Guinness World Records.During his six decades on-screen, Bill has had many dramatic and iconic storylines, such as the love triangle between Ken, his wife Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and her lover Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs).On the show Ken has been married four times to three different women, with his relationship with Deirdre being arguably one of the most iconic in TV history.But it would seem that his life off-air has been every bit as soapworthy as his character, Ken Barlow.From claims that the Casanova has bedded 1,000 women to the racy nickname his fellow Corrie castmates has given him, it's no surprise Bill is said to be a bit of a ladies man. Bill has said on numerous occasions how he would like to be in Coronation Street until he reach 100-years-old, which would make him first centenarian to work on a soap.It comes as a special ITV documentary, called Happy Birthday Bill, has been announced, which will celebrate the record-breaking star's life and career.

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache has celebrated his 90th birthday today. Bill is renowned for being the longest-running soap actor, playing Ken Barlow on the ITV show since it first began in December 1960. In order to mark the impressive milestone, his family have released new portraits of the 90 year old taken by his son Will at their family home in Cheshire.

Coronation Street icon William Roache turns 90 years old today (April 25). The actor is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera since it was first broadcast on December 9 1960.He's listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving television star in a continuous role.Bill has been married twice and has had five children, two of them have tragically passed away.He married TV and stage actress Anna Cropper in 1961 but the pair parted divorce in 1974.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, appeared on This Morning and admitted that he has a crush on the Queen whilst fans were shocked at his youthful appearance.The veteran soap actor will turn 90 on 25 April and has played Ken Barlow since the ITV programme kicked off back in 1960. ITV aired a documentary ahead of his monumental birthday titled Happy Birthday Bill, which included Bill himself as he discussed his personal life, career and achievements throughout the six decades he has been on the cobbled streets.Fellow Corrie legend Anne Reid, who played Ken’s first wife Valerie, also appeared in the documentary.

Coronation Street's William Roache - known as Bill - was welcomed onto the This Morning sofa to talk to Phil and Holly about his new book, Life and Soul, and upcoming 90th birthday next Monday. And the soap icon - who has played Weatherfield icon Ken Barlow since the show’s very first episode in December 1960 admitted that despite romances with dozens of women as the bookish on-screen lothario, it’s the Queen he has a crush on in real life, dating back to a meeting in 1953. After discussing his life, work and ways he stays young in outlook as his milestone birthday approaches, Holly Willoughby turned the conversation round to the Queen, who celebrated her 96th birthday this week.

His upcoming big birthday may have been widely publicised on ITV this week but William Roache's youthful appearance is still continuing to stun fans. The Coronation Street actor is just days away from marking his 90th birthday, on April 25.