Who was Gail Platt's dad Ted in Coronation Street and who played him?

If you’re a Coronation Street fan then you’ll have likely recognise the character Kylie Platt. Kylie quickly became a central role in the hit ITV soap after joining in 2010.

Actress Katherine Kelly catapulted to fame while playing barmaid Becky McDonald in Coronation Street. Quickly becoming a household name, the actress captivated fans with her cheeky personality and rowdy ways on the soap.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has revealed his secret argument with Jack P Shepherd away from the Corrie cobbles. Colson, 22, and Jack, 33, host Sofa Cinema Club podcast together alongside their Corrie co-star Ben Price, who plays Nick Tilsley on the soap.

Coronation Street fans have been left shocked at the price of the homes on the street. Yes, the latest debate to hit the cobbles is over the asking price for Corrie homes, which are selling for cheap according to fans.

direct to your inboxThere was a shock on the Corrie cobbles when David Platt's bid to buy back his childhood home was snatched away. David entered a furious bidding war alongside neighbour Tracy Barlow to buy 8 Coronation Street at an auction, and he was fuming when he lost out.

direct to your inboxIt's been a whole 13 years since a classic Coronation Street moment between David and Gail Platt.The mother and son have found themselves in all sorts of predicaments over the years - some funnier than others.Their relationship regularly leaves viewers in stitches as Gail's over protective mother technique battles against David's stubbornness.Though they always come back together in the end in more touching scenes.But now Corrie itself has left fans in stitches over its

direct to your inboxCoronation Street fans wondered if they might have been transported from Weatherfield to Albert Square in a scene from Friday night's double bill. Archdeacon Billy Mayhew showed off his lesser-known musical talents on Corrie after his partner Paul Foreman gifted him with a piano.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street viewers will be left scratching their heads during tonight's episode as a new character arrives on the cobbles.Fans of the ITV soap will see Lucas, played by Glen Wallace, arrive in Weatherfield in Friday's hour-long trip.But what is his connection to the street?Well, what we know for now is that businessman Lucas arrives at the Underworld factory in search of Carla Connor.Carla is taken aback by his appearance as the pair initially met years ago when she

direct to your inboxYou could say they're neighbours, or you could say frenemies so it's no wonder Coronation Street's Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw look set for more drama. Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, who play Gail and Eileen on the ITV soap, appeared on This Morning on Wednesday to discuss what's coming up for their characters.

Nina Lucas first appeared on the Cobbles in 2019.The gothic niece of Roy Cropper is set to be involved in a romantic story line with Asha Alahan, the show has confirmed to Digital Spy. Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod has also previously told the publication that: "There'll be a fantastic and unique love story for Nina, which might not entirely end up where you expect now.

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has been snapped on an outing with her Coronation Street star mum Sally. Actress Phoebe was seen heading to a farmer's market in Manchester with her mum Sally Dynevor, who is best known for playing Sally Webster in ITV soap Coronation Street.