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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Coronation Street to welcome new family who will run Rovers Return
Coronation Street to welcome new family who will run Rovers Return Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. (Image: ITV) Coronation Street is to welcome a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. Shameless actor Aaron McCusker stars as Eva's partner Ben Driscoll, with Father Ted's Pauline McLynn playing his interfering mother Maggie. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are the new landlords in October, more than seven years after Eva stopped pulling pints to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: "We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. "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." Article continues below A host of stars have left the British soap this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap opera, and Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Father Ted star lands new major role in Coronation Street
Father Ted's Pauline McLynn is returning to our screens after joining the cast of Coronation Street. The 63-year-old is most known for playing the lovable housekeeper Mrs Doyle in the iconic comedy series and now will venture across to the UK television scene to join the long-running soap. Pauline will star as part of a new family who will take over the local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. Pauline played the lovable Mrs Doyle. Pic: Channel 4 Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. Eva will return alongside her latest partner, Ben Driscoll, who is portrayed by 'Shameless' star Aaron McCusker. Pauline is playing Ben's interfering mother, Maggie. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are taking over as the new landlady and landlord of the pub in October, seven years after Eva left the street to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. 'The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees ups galore. Pauline McLynn will play an interfering mother. Pic: Neil Mockford/WireImage '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.' A host of stars just left the UK series this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker, Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe, and Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt. Coronation Street has been running for 65 years after first airing in December 1960. With the most recent one airing this week, the British soap has broadcasted 11,634 episodes and there are plenty more to come. It is estimated that it would take over six months to watch the whole series without taking a single break.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Father Ted star set for key Coronation Street role
The series is to welcome a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. Shameless actor Aaron McCusker stars as Eva's partner Ben Driscoll, with Father Ted's Pauline McLynn playing his interfering mother Maggie. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are the new landlords in October, more than seven years after Eva stopped pulling pints to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. Pauline McLynn, Aaron McCusker and Catherine Tyldesley (Danielle Baguley/ITV/PA) Today's News in 90 seconds - 6th August 2025 '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.' A host of stars have left the British soap this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap opera, and Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe. Coronation Street is shown on Virgin Media Television in Ireland. Sligo born McLynn (63) played housekeeper Mrs Doyle in iconic Irish comedy Father Ted. Among dozens of TV and film roles, she played Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, Tip Haddem in the BBC One comedy Jam & Jerusalem, and Yvonne Cotton in EastEnders.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
NI actor to become latest Rovers landlord as he joins Coronation Street
Also joining the cast will be Father Ted's Pauline McLynn Coronation Street's famous Rovers Return Inn will have a new family running the pub – with a Northern Irish actor set to be pulling pints as the establishment's latest landlord. Aaron McCusker – known for his roles in TV shows Shameless and Hope Street and starring in the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody – will join the long-running soap as Ben Driscoll, the partner of Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018.
BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Father Ted star Pauline McLynn to join Coronation Street cast
Coronation Street is to welcome a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Catherine Tyldesley's character Eva Price, who was last seen on the show in 2018, will return alongside her latest partner and his mother, who are both new to the cobbles. Advertisement Shameless actor Aaron McCusker stars as Eva's partner Ben Driscoll, with Father Ted's Pauline McLynn playing his interfering mother Maggie. Ben's two sons and Eva's daughter Suzie will also be joining the cast. Catherine Tyldesley attending the Bafta Television Awards 2023 (Yui Mok/PA) Residents will discover that Eva and Ben are the new landlords in October, more than seven years after Eva stopped pulling pints to start a new life in France with her daughter. Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks said: 'We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow. Advertisement '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.' A host of stars have left the British soap this year including Sue Cleaver, who spent 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw. Among the others who have left are Colson Smith, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap opera, and Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe. Advertisement
