REAL life siblings starring in soaps have surprised fans time and time again over the years once their links are revealed. Last year Coronation Street viewers were stunned to learn that Rick Neelan and Tommy Orpington were played by brothers Greg Wood and Matt Milburn.
Although the revelation was surprising at the time, it isn't actually that unusual for soap stars to run the risk of bumping into a family member at award ceremonies - if not at their exact place of work.
From EastEnders to Emmerdale and Corrie to Hollyoaks, we look at the soap actors who share the trade with a sibling - and others who have colleagues a little further from home.
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