Saira Choudhry: Last News

Instagram followers. Yesterday, the Coronation Street star revealed that her partner Marcus Jackson had popped the question in Edinburgh.Saira, who plays Naila Badal in the popular ITV soap, revealed that Marcus had romantically got down on one knee on New Year’s Eve. This engagement has been a long time in the making, as the couple first met a whopping 23 years ago. Saira and Marcus were all smiles as they took a selfie outside Edinburgh Castle. The thrilled bride-to-be showed off her new engagement ring, writing: “I said Yesss.

CORONATION Street actress Saira Choudhry has got engaged to her long term partner - more than 23 years after they first met. The 40-year-old, who also starred in Hollyoaks, shared her big announcement this evening as she posted a snap of her new bling – just moments after businessman Marcus Jackson got down on one knee.

K.J. Yossman “Dodger,” the high-octane family drama based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” is set to return to the BBC for three specials. Production has just wrapped in Bristol on the three one-off episodes, which include a Christmas-themed offering, with Christopher Eccleston (“Doctor Who”) returning as Fagin and Billy Jenkins (“Peaky Blinders”) returning as the eponymous child pickpocket. Also returning for high jinks in Victorian London are Ellie-May Sheridan (“Call The Midwife”), Aabay Ali, Connor Curren, Mila Lieu, David Threlfall (“Shameless”), Alex Kingston (“Doctor Who”), Rhys Thomas (“The Fast Show”), Javone Prince (“No Time To Die”), Lucy Montgomery (“Disenchantment”), Saira Choudhry (“Life”), James Fleet (“Vicar of Dibley”), Lenny Rush (“A Christmas Carol”) and Sam C Wilson (“Hanna”).

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Christopher Eccleston will lead the cast of Dodger, a new story set in the world of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. The series, produced by NBCUniversal International Studios, is a ten-part family adventure that will air next year on CBBC and BBC iPlayer.

hereGail, played by Alison Steadman, is married to Henry, played by Peter Davison, and is about to celebrate her 70th birthday when a chance encounter throws her whole life into question.David, played by Adrian Lester, is happily married to Kelly played by Rachael Stirling, but is faced with temptation when he meets the impulsive Saira, played by Hollyoaks, Corrie and Cold Feet actress Saira Choudhry, on holiday.Pilates teacher Belle’s neatly ordered life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of her chaotic 15 year-old niece Maya, played by Erin Kellyman.And Heavily pregnant Hannah, played by Melissa Johns.