ITV Coronation Street fans tell Ken to 'look behind him' as he gets emotional about his past

Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people when soap icon Audrey Roberts confides in her friends that she tried to take her own life. Viewers saw Audrey receiving treatment in hospital last month, telling a doctor that she had accidentally taken too many tablets.

Coronation Street fans are pretty sure they've 'worked out' what is next for Tim Metcalfe in the ITV soap as his impotence continues to plague his relationship with wife Sally. For months viewers have watched the usually energetic cab driver become a shell of his former self as he struggled to get amorous with his wife following his life-saving heart surgery.

Coronation Street saw a former couple reunited during Monday night's episode (August 1) as Wendy Papadapoulos, nee Crozier, enjoyed a dinner date with her old flame Ken Barlow. Wendy, a former Weatherfield Council secretary, famously had an affair with Ken Barlow in 1989 leading him to divorce from his late wife Deirdre.

It's fair to say Coronation Street fans were left quite distracted as Debbie Webster and Ryan Connor kickstarted their money-making plans. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the Bistro owner is suffering money troubles and has been hosting themed nights at the restaurant to try and encourage more custom.

There were emotional scenes in Coronation Street last week when Jack Webster welcomed step-mum Abi Webster back home alongside his dad Kevin. It had been a long time coming for the family, with Abi and Kevin rekindling their marriage after her drug binge led to her giving birth to Imran Habeeb's baby.

Fans think they've spotted Kevin Webster's 'long lost brother' in the latest episode of Coronation Street. Viewers took another trip to Weatherfield on Friday night (July 29), where the mechanic was anxiously waiting to find out if he had been charged after smashing up Stephen Reid's car.

Coronation Street's Harriet Bibby, Elle Mulvaney, Jack James Ryan and James Craven seemed to be closer than ever as they partied at the soap's summer bash. Earlier this week, the cast and crew on the ITV programme were out in force for the annual do.

Coronation Street fans never forget a face - so there's no surprise they were quick to recognise the psychic Debbie Webster hired for a special night at the Bistro. She took the advice of Ronnie Bailey to host some themed nights at the restaurant in order to attract customers, aware she is suffering money troubles.

Jack James Ryan has shared his support to his 'brillant' co-star after she confirmed her last scenes on Coronation Street. The actor, who plays Jacob Hay in the ITV soap, took to Twitter to praise the actress who is the second person to announce their Weatherfield exit this week.

Coronation Street legends Barbara Knox and Bill Roache were the stars of the show as they made a rare appearance out on the town with their co-stars. The actors, who play Rita Tanner and Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, were out in Manchester for the show's summer party.

Coronation Street fans were horrified when newbie Aaron told girlfriend Summer Spellman he had been 'jumped' before meeting her in the Rovers. Viewers of the ITV soap were first introduced to Aaron, played by James Craven, earlier this year after he met Summer at a diabetic support group.

Coronation Street fans could feel the tension radiating through the screen as Kevin Webster finally snapped. The mechanic, played by Michael Le Vell in the ITV soap, has put himself under a lot of pressure of late amid wife Abi returning home with her son, Alfie.

Coronation Street viewers are working out the real identity of Mad Dog, the person texting Hope Stape. The 11-year-old has been the target of texts by a person going by the peculiar username.

This week on Coronation Street, Debbie Webster - played by Sue Devaney - and Ryan Connor stage their fake robbery at the Bistro. Ryan - played by Ryan Prescott - fuses the electricity and uses the cover of darkness to empty the safe. Later, Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) - is horrified to discover the money is gone.

ITV Coronation Street star Colson Smith has addressed the reason behind his 10st weight loss. His co stars have appeared alongside him on ITV Loose Women. Colson plays Craig Tinker in the soap.

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey has been inundated with compliments after posing for a sun-kissed snap. The actress, who viewers best know for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap, swapped Manchester for London this week.