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direct to your inboxCoronation Street's Johnny Connor was brutally attacked by his prison cellmate in Monday's double bill, and the harrowing scenes were too much for some fans.Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, has been suffering from complications of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis since being put behind bars in January.As well as going blind, he has been struggling with his mobility because of his debilitating illness.So Corrie viewers were sickened when the popular Rovers Return landlord was
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Faye Brookes made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Kate Connor after her first appearance on the soap in 2006, but she has now announced she's landed her "dream role".The Dancing on Ice star, 33, announced she will be playing the character of Roxie Hart in Chicago alongside the likes of Drag Race UK's Divina De Campo and singer Sinitta. Faye shared Chicago The Musical's tweet with her followers which read: "The names on everybody’s lips are gonna be...
Coronation Street fans pointed out a mistake from Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap. During the episode of Corrie, Alya Nazir tried to get into her grandmother Yasmeen Metcalfe's house after she spotted her grandmother collapsed on the floor.
direct to your inboxThe late Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs was barred by cab drivers because of a controversial cheating storyline on the soap.Johnny, who died on Sunday following a long illness aged 85, was refused service after a plot which saw charmer Mike cheat on his wife Alma, according to his former co-star Amanda Barrie.Amanda, who played Alma from 1981 until the character's death from cervical cancer in 2001, told Good Morning Britain that the soap star was so convincing in his
Johnny Briggs, a British actor best known for his role as businessman Mike Baldwin in the long-running TV soap opera Coronation Street, has died. He was 85.
William Roache has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Johnny Briggs following the news of his sad death. It was announced on Sunday that former Coronation Street star Johnny had passed away at the age of 85 after a long-running illness.
Johnny Briggs, a British actor best known for his role as businessman Mike Baldwin in the long-running TV soap opera “Coronation Street”, has died. He was 85.
direct to your inboxCoronation Street legend William Roache has paid an emotional tribute to former co-star Johnny Briggs.Describing the Mike Baldwin star as an 'impeccable' actor he said he was fortunate to have worked with the soap icon for so many years. William, who has played Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since its launch in 1960, was at the centre of many dramatic scenes with Johnny who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness.
Former Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the soap, has died aged 85. Johnny’s death was announced by his family in a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs.