Maureen Lipman becomes Coronation Street's first dame

EastEnders appeared to show fan-favourite Sarah Platt from Coronation Street was in Albert Square during Monday's episode. A background star looked remarkably like the cobbles character and for a second it seemed the blonde Sarah, played by Tina O'Brien, had decided to hop on the train from Manchester for a trip down south.

The latest Coronation Street spoiler sees one of the soap's most loved characters, Roy Cropper (David Neilsen), make a life-changing decision. He's been left feeling low by his unwitting role in the death of Natasha Blackman (Rachel Leskovac), and doesn't know how to work through this pain and guilt.

Lord Mountbatten's granddaughter India Hicks has revealed what is was like to be bridesmaid at the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 1981.The British aristocrat, 54, who is a the goddaughter of Prince Charles, was just 12 years old when she witnessed the wedding of the century from inside the party of guests and has recalled moments of the day as “intrusive” on reflection.

Princess Diana in the new film “Spencer” almost daily for over two months.

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Coronation Street fans went wild on Wednesday as they recognised newcomer Isla Haywood star Gemma Oaten from Emmerdale. During the latest instalment, Gemma, 37, made her debut on the cobbles as Tyrone Dobbs' new love interest — Isla.

Coronation Street fans have spotted a vital piece of evidence to save Kelly Neelan after she was wrongly questioned for "vandalising" Dev Alahan's new car on Tuesday's hour-long episode. During the latest instalment, Dev's son, Aadi, who has been struggling since his father pulled sister Asha out of their burning vehicle before him during stunt week, decided to lash out.

Coronation Street fans were left stunned on Monday's episodes as Adam Barlow unveiled new shorter hair on the cobbles. Adam, played by Sam Robertson, is best known for his long brunette floppy locks, which are gelled back into a smart quiff.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street are airing hour-long specials on Tuesday night, which will clash with EastEnders and The Great British Bake Off. In a TV schedule shake-up, Emmerdale will now air on 9 November from 7pm until 8pm.

Every year, The British Royal Family gather together for a jam-packed few days of highly-organised Christmas celebrations. Of course, they celebrate with a cheeky tipple just like the rest of us Brits, but they also have to adhere to many rules and age-old traditions.

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams has lifted the lid on her former soap career, revealing she had roles as a background artist in popular ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Speaking during an appearance on lunchtime show Loose Women, gold-medal winning Nicola opened up about her former career when asked by panelist Coleen Nolan.

To celebrate the new release of the much anticipated movie Spencer, KFC has launched a brand new limited-edition jumper on their merchandise website. The biopic is released in UK cinemas on Friday 5 November and tells a version of events based on the late Princess Diana's decision to separate from Prince Charles.

Coronation Street fans were left in tears on Wednesday's episode as Abi Franklin asked Nina Lucas to walk her down the aisle during her wedding to Kevin Webster. Abi has developed a close relationship with Nina, who was her late son Seb Franklin's girlfriend before he was tragically killed in a hate crime attack earlier this year.