Jan 19 2015
Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow in the soap, has died aged 60 after a short illness. A statement on the soap’s website said the cast and crew are “heartbroken”. The actress was part of the ITV soap for 44 years. William Roache, who played her on-screen husband Ken Barlow, said: “I […]
Feb 13 2005
ITV soap Coronation Street is to add ‘red button interactivity’ to its programme on Sky this summer. Interactive features planned for the soap will include additional sub-plots and background stories, out-takes, behind-the-scenes coverage and competitions.
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Mar 2 2016
Coronation Street creator Tony Warren dies
Coronation Street creator and writer Tony Warren has died aged 79, it has been announced. A message on the show’s Twitter account said: “It’s with great sadness that Coronation Street confirms legendary creator and writer Tony Warren, MBE has passed away.” In a statement, ITV said the award-winning scriptwriter had died following a short illness. […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Coronation Street, ITV, Tony Warren dies