Coronation Street and Emmerdale confirm when they'll return to six episodes a week

Rob Mallard became the third actor to play the role of Daniel Osbourne in Coronation Street when he joined the soap in 2016. He has since endured heartbreak onscreen as Ken Barlow's son, when he lost his wife Sinead Tinker, played by Katie McGlynn, when she died from cancer and has been raising their child alone.

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has been a firm part of the soap since her debut in 1997, playing the part of Leanne Battersby.The star, who is currently part of a heartbreaking storyline involving her son Oliver, is an undeniably iconic part of Corrie, but just how much do we know about her life off-screen? Let’s take a look… Jane Danson’s career The 41 year old actress’ career began back in 1991 when she made her television debut in the series GBH.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon headed out for a sunny stroll with her daughter, 10 year old Freya. The Maria Connor actress looked stunning in loose-fitting denim jeans with a black T-shirt which had Paradise written on it in colourful sequins.The 38 year old was comfortable for her walk in white trainers while she shielded her eyes with sunglasses and wore a gold chain.

Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne has portrayed the role of Peter Barlow since joining the hit ITV soap in 2000. While the actor has been on the soap for two decades, there isn't a lot we know about Chris’ life away from cameras.

It’s all going on in Coronation Street at the moment, but then again when isn’t it? And in new scenes, we’re set for some big drama on the cobbles as Kevin Webster finds out from his sister Debbie that Abi is having an affair with Peter. Abi, played by Sally Carman, has been battling drug addiction on the hit ITV soap, and recovering addict Peter has been her shoulder to lean on lately, helping her overcome her demons.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will return to six episodes a week after recovering from the slowdown in production caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

If you’re a Coronation Street fan then you might be familiar with the fact that there’s a new, rather bizarre storyline about to hit the cobbles.

Remembering when Natasha Blakeman was last on ITV soap Coronation Street is quite the throwback. Actress Rachel Leskovac, who plays Natasha on the show, was last spotted on the cobbles in 2010 after making quite the dramatic exit.

Coronation Street fans have pointed out a racy blunder involving the soap’s Nicky Wheatley character. Nicky, who is currently embroiled in a bizarre plot alongside Daniel Osbourne, was wearing a tight black dress and heels in the scene and had just been released from jail.

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has explained her sudden disappearance from the cobbles.The 63 year old actress, who plays Liz McDonald on the ITV soap, had fans baffled as she suddenly disappeared from our screens earlier this year, shortly after announcing her plans to leave the soap. And Beverley has now revealed she is battling to walk again after a routine hip operation, leaving her unable to film for the show.

Briony Aston has filmed herself performing yoga with her newborn son Sonny two weeks after his birth. Coronation Street star Sam Aston and his wife welcomed their first child together earlier this month, six weeks before he was due.