Coronation Street casts new Rovers family led by 90s TV legend
Catherine Tyldesley is set to stage a comeback as Eva Price this autumn to take the reins of the iconic TV pub from Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) but she won't be alone, with new beau Ben Driscoll and his interfering mum Maggie by her side.
Eva and Ben will first appear on-screen in October, when the residents of Weatherfield learn of who will be taking over as publicans of the Rovers.
Eva, who was last seen behind the bar in 2018, will be reunited with sisters Toyah (Georgia Taylor) and Leanne (Jane Danson), but just what has she been up to since her exit?
That is the question.
Stepping into Ben's shoes is Hope Street star Aaron McCusker, who is no stranger to pulling a pint or two given that he plays pub landlord Clint Dunwoody in the BBC One drama, which will return for its fifth series later this year.
Aaron is also known for playing Jamie McGuire in Shameless and for playing Jim Hutton, Freddie Mercury's boyfriend, in the acclaimed 2018 movie Bohemian Rhapsody.
Maggie, meanwhile, will be played by none other than Pauline McLynn, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in Father Ted, Yvonne Cotton in EastEnders and Libby Croker on Shameless.
Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast, with the Price/Driscoll family set to make quite an entrance. More Trending
'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow,' said Corrie boss Kate Brooks.
'The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees ups galore.
'To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline's considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done. Strap yourselves in, it's going to be an exciting and eventful ride.'
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