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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
I worked in a shop by the Coronation Street set and met the cast – but there's a soap star we all fell in love with
humble as ever I worked in a shop by the Coronation Street set and met the cast – but there's a soap star we all fell in love with Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAN that used to work in a shop near the Coronation Street set has revealed she met a lot of the cast - but there was one star who was her "favourite". The woman told the story on a Reddit forum about people who've met British TV stars. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 A user on Reddit revealed she met a lot of the Coronation Street cast when she worked in a shop close to the set - but there was one star that stuck with her Credit: ITV 4 Vera Duckworth (Liz Dawn) was a much-loved fictional character on Coronation Street for over 30 years Credit: ITV She shared that she used to work in TK Maxx, a new store which had opened in Manchester, "20 ish years ago". Many of the soap stars would come into the store and she described them all to be "so lovely". But there was one in particular that was exceptionally nice and always went above and above, leaving a lasting impression on the fan. The fan said that Vera Duckworth star, Liz Dawn was her "favourite". She penned: "Liz Dawn was my favourite. She would stop and chat and sign autographs for every single person that approached her. She was lovely to all the staff." The user said that the legendary cobbles star would come into the store so often that she remembered the workers names and would always make sure she said hello to them. The fan added: "Other customers would say she could be served before them in the queue and she would say no, saying that she liked to queue and behave normally when she wasn't in work." Vera Duckworth was a much-loved fictional character on Coronation Street for over 30 years. Liz had starred in the popular long-running soap for 34 years - after first joining the cobbles in 1974. She had a recurring role as a factory worker until her husband, Jack Duckworth, (played by Bill Tarmey) first appeared in 1979. After three decades on the cobbles, Liz quit the soap in 2008. Liz passed away at the age of 77, in September 2017, following a long battle with the lung condition, emphysema. 4 The fan described Liz Dawn as her "favourite" and said she was "so lovely" Credit: Rex Features 4 She passed away at the age of 77 in 2017 following a long battle with a lung condition Credit: Rex Features
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I worked in a shop by the Coronation Street set and met the cast – but there's a soap star we all fell in love with
A FAN that used to work in a shop near the Coronation Street set has revealed she met a lot of the cast - but there was one star who was her "favourite". The woman told the story on a Reddit forum about people who've met British TV stars. 4 4 She shared that she used to work in TK Maxx, a new store which had opened in Manchester, "20 ish years ago". Many of the soap stars would come into the store and she described them all to be "so lovely". But there was one in particular that was exceptionally nice and always went above and above, leaving a lasting impression on the fan. The fan said that Vera Duckworth star, Liz Dawn was her "favourite". She penned: "Liz Dawn was my favourite. She would stop and chat and sign autographs for every single person that approached her. She was lovely to all the staff." The user said that the legendary cobbles star would come into the store so often that she remembered the workers names and would always make sure she said hello to them. The fan added: "Other customers would say she could be served before them in the queue and she would say no, saying that she liked to queue and behave normally when she wasn't in work." Vera Duckworth was a much-loved fictional character on Coronation Street for over 30 years. Liz had starred in the popular long-running soap for 34 years - after first joining the cobbles in 1974. She had a recurring role as a factory worker until her husband, Jack Duckworth, (played by Bill Tarmey) first appeared in 1979. After three decades on the cobbles, Liz quit the soap in 2008. Liz passed away at the age of 77, in September 2017, following a long battle with the lung condition, emphysema. 4 4
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
I worked in a shop by the Coronation Street set and met the cast – but there's a soap star we all fell in love with
A FAN that used to work in a shop near the Coronation Street set has revealed she met a lot of the cast - but there was one star who was her "favourite". The woman told the story on a Reddit forum about people who've met British TV stars. 4 A user on Reddit revealed she met a lot of the Coronation Street cast when she worked in a shop close to the set - but there was one star that stuck with her Credit: ITV 4 Vera Duckworth (Liz Dawn) was a much-loved fictional character on Coronation Street for over 30 years Credit: ITV She shared that she used to work in TK Maxx, a new store which had opened in Manchester, "20 ish years ago". Many of the soap stars would come into the store and she described them all to be "so lovely". But there was one in particular that was exceptionally nice and always went above and above, leaving a lasting impression on the fan. The fan said that Read more on Liz Dawn She penned: "Liz Dawn was my favourite. She would stop and chat and sign autographs for every single person that approached her. She was lovely to all the staff." The user said that the legendary cobbles star would come into the store so often that she remembered the workers names and would always make sure she said hello to them. The fan added: "Other customers would say she could be served before them in the queue and she would say no, saying that she liked to queue and behave normally when she wasn't in work." Vera Duckworth was a much-loved fictional character on Coronation Street for over 30 years. Most read in TV Liz had starred in the popular long-running soap for 34 years - after first joining the cobbles in 1974. She had a recurring role as a factory worker until her husband, After three decades on the cobbles, Liz quit the soap in 2008. 4 The fan described Liz Dawn as her "favourite" and said she was "so lovely" Credit: Rex Features 4 She passed away at the age of 77 in 2017 following a long battle with a lung condition Credit: Rex Features
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
I worked in a shop next to the Coronation Street set - the cast showed their true colours away from the cameras and one star really stood out
A Coronation Street fan who previously worked next to the soap's old set has revealed how the stars were different to their on-screen characters - and one actress that stood out. The long-running ITV show has been a staple of the schedule for a whopping 63 years now, attracting a loyal fan base, from old to young. Before the show moved to its new base at MediaCity in Salford, Manchester, it was previously located at Trafford Wharf Studios. A former store worker who claimed to work right next to the famous cobbles has revealed how the actors would pop in when they weren't busy filming dramatic scenes. Taking to Reddit, the unnamed woman explained how she worked in TK Maxx, when it originally opened two decades ago. She said the entire cast were 'all lovely' but the late Liz Dawn stood out the most for her, branding her her 'favourite'. The woman explained: 'Liz Dawn was my favourite. She would stop and chat and sign autographs for every single person that approached her. She was lovely to all the staff.' She added: 'Other customers would say she could be served before them in the queue and she would say no, saying that she liked to queue and behave normally when she wasn't in work' Liz played the iconic role of Vera Duckworth and was married to Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey), living at 9 Coronation Street. She departed the role in 2008 after a whopping 34 years on the cobbles. At the time, she had been battling lung disease emphysema. Liz died in 2017 at the age of 77. Meanwhile, last month it was revealed how Coronation Street stars were left 'furious' over impending budget cuts. The ITV soap is set to have its episode count slashed by bosses after already seeing a number of stars axed from the programme. Now, the cuts have put another 'dampener' on the cast with their annual summer party said to have been cancelled. A source told The Sun that the stars have organised and will be paying for their own get together this year instead. They explained: 'It's been a difficult few months and people were really looking forward to the party, but it puts a bit of a dampener on things that they have to pay. 'It might not be a lot to some of the bigger known stars but for some staff it is. The fact that drinks aren't included is a real blow too.' The source added: 'People aren't really that surprised though considering the constant budget cuts.' Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
