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Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has been a show staple since 2003 and it seems acting runs in his blood.The actor, 47, portrays Sean Tully on the ITV soap.His mother Enid Dunn has also made several Weatherfield appearances and in fact, made her Corrie debut before her son did.READ MORE:Corrie's Antony Cotton hits out at 'dangerous' Dancing on Ice after agonising ITV stintThe Bury-based actress first appeared on the cobbles as Dennis Stringer's aunt Joan Lawson in January 2002 at the character's funeral.She returned to the cobbles in 2006 as a character credited as Old Crone.Enid later played a special role in 2010 TV movie The Road to Coronation Street.The actress portrayed Granada Television tea lady Agnes, who famously informed the soap's creator Tony Warren that his planned title Florizel Street sounded like a disinfectant - leading him to change it.In spite of her various soap roles, Enid's Corrie journey was far from over.In 2011, she played a woman bumped into by the murderous John Stape (Graeme Hawley).Enid made her final Coronation Street appearance to date as bingo player Maureen Rothwell in 2014.She has also appeared in episodes of Cutting It, No Offence, Shameless and Bancroft - and previously appeared as barmaid Joyce in Peter Kay's hit comedy Phoenix Nights.Her recent TV roles have included small parts in The Bay and Compulsion.While his mother may have retired her Coronation Street roles, Antony recently renewed his contract with the ITV soap.This year has seen the character tested by a short-lived relationship with Frank Bardsley (Simon O'Brien) and his son Dylan Wilson's return to the cobbles.Following its axe on Friday due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation Street will make a return to

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Sir Ian McKellen almost appeared on Emmerdale, but unfortunately, Coronation Street’s creator prevented the casting. While appearing on This Morning, Sir Ian, 84, spoke about his master plan to appear in every soap playing the same character. The idea began to formulate when he appeared in ten episodes of Coronation Street in 2005 as con artist Lionel Hipkiss who pretended to be an author called Mel Hutchwright.

One of Coronation Street's most recognisable stars had their mum pop up in the ITV soap recently - and viewers may have missed it. This year Antony Cotton is celebrating his own Corrie milestone. as the actor, who is best known for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, will mark 20 years on the cobbles after making his debut in 2003.

READ MORE: Sharon Osbourne meets queue of people waiting to see Queen's coffin at Westminster She visited the sets of EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale at various points of her career.

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.The star died of natural causes aged 94 on September 6 last year, but it wasn't until Daran Little broke the news on social media that his death was publicly revealed.Ernst Walder had been a Corrie regular from the beginning in his role as Ivan Cheveski back in the 1960s.The openly gay star had been dating the show's co-creator, Tony Warren, at the time.Daran Little paid tribute to him on Twitter today, telling the world that he was devastated.He also lost no time in reflecting on the late star's love life while honouring his memory."Very sad to read of the passing of dearest Ernst Walder," he wrote."An original C St cast member who quickly became Tony Warren's boyfriend before Tony caught him in bed with another cast member."More to follow....

One of Coronation Street's original cast members, Ernst Walder, has died at the age of 94.The actor played the role of Ivan Cheveski, who was the son-in-law of Elsie Tanner in the hit soap opera. He was also the boyfriend of the show's co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s. According to metro.co.uk, he passed away on Monday 6 September last year, but it was not known until now.

It's been a staple on the small screen for more than 60 years and was recently visited by the Queen to mark its delayed anniversary but not many will know that Coronation Street almost wasn't called Coronation Street. The ITV soap was first broadcast on December 9, 1960.

Growing up in Salford, David Taylor can still hear the milkman rattle across his old cobbled street.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has revealed Tony Warren, who created the show, had some interesting methods.

Coronation Street character names from gravestones, according to show legend Bill Roache. The actor, who has portrayed Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since the very first episode on December 9, 1960, has revealed the show’s creator used to walk around cemeteries looking for name inspiration for his now-famous characters.He said: “I remember him telling me when he needed family names he used to walk around the graveyards to get the names from there.“But he was always bubbling over with ideas and energy.

When I wrote that first TV crit on Coronation Street in the Daily Mirror – in December 1960 – I was a very young critic. But I can’t make that an excuse.

ITV: ‘I first got this [record] 10 years ago. There was a guy in a series called How The World Turns in New York and for years, he was the only one that was ahead of me.‘I often joke about it and say “If you want to get this, it’s very easy really.

ITV: ‘I first got this [record] 10 years ago. There was a guy in a series called How The World Turns in New York and for years, he was the only one that was ahead of me.‘I often joke about it and say “If you want to get this, it’s very easy really.

Coronation Street first appeared on our screens on December 9th 1960, meaning we are 60 days away from its 60th birthday.

Coronation Street will also have some of creator Tony Warren’s own images and artefacts from the show’s archives.The QR codes throughout the book will allow users to scan them and take a look back at some of the most popular scenes while the gatefold pages will show readers just how much the Corrie set has transformed over the years.It gets even better as the impressive book will also feature family trees of some of the iconic Corrie families including that of the Platts and the Barlows.If you’re the ultimate Corrie fan and want to get your hands on the book that will give you all you need to know about the soap, then you can pre-order the book before it drops in October.