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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Where Coronation Street fans have seen Aunty Rani before as actress makes soap comeback
Coronation Street viewers have been introduced to Rani Alahan, the Aunt of Dev Alahan, but the actress has actually been on the programme before on several occasions. Coronation Street viewers have been introduced to Rani Alahan, the aunt of Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), who has arrived just in time for his wedding to Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove). She quickly caused a stir at number seven as she set about taking control of the nuptials and the bride-to-be adopted a posh accent in a bid to impress her. The character is played by Josephine Lloyd-Welcome and, while she is now taking on a whole new role, this is not the first time she has been seen walking the cobbles of the nation's most famous street. From 2004 until 2009, she appeared on an intermittent basis as Doctor Patel and was initially seen on-screen with Dev and Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) as she delivered the results of his then-wife's blood tests prior to her brain tumour diagnosis. Following that, she shared scenes with legendary matriarch Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and Jerry Morton (Michael Starke), when her character visited the former kebab shop owner following a health scare. In 2010, she appeared as an unnamed doctor who checked on Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey), who is her new character's great-niece, for suspected meningitis. And in 2012, she was seen Raveena Bhatia, who was the boss of Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) when he worked as a midwife at Weatherfield General. At the time, she played a part in his storyline that saw the openly gay character having an affair with Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon), and she spotted them both together in the Bistro. But Josephine's new part comes as Weatherfield businessman Dev, who first appeared on the soap in 1999, made a comeback after six months away. As well as her various stints on Coronation Street, Josephine has also appeared in a wealth of other British television staples throughout her lengthy career. Earlier this year, she appeared as Devika Babu in the penultimate episode of the latest episode of Doctor Who alongside Ncuti Gatwa, and she has also starred in episodes of Not Going Out, EastEnders, Doctors, Casualty, and Holby City. In 2021, she appeared the regular role of Rainbow on the Nickelodeon sitcom Goldie's Oldies. In 1980, she appeared in six episodes of Agony, the sitcom that made a star out of Dame Maureen Lipman, who now plays Evelyn Plummer on Coronation Street. Away from the screen, Josephine has also enjoyed an illustrious career on stage and has tread the boards in productions of Kinky Boots, The Mousetrap and Top Girls. But Josephine is not the only soap star to have appeared in Coronation Street in various roles before making a comeback in a regular part. Way back in the early days of the show, Jean Alexander played landlady Mrs Webb over the course of two episodes before rejoining in her signature role as the iconic Hilda Ogden. Similarly, Beverley Callard played the one-off part of June Dewhurst, a friend of Gail and Brian Tilsley in the early 1980s before she truly made her mark on the programme as Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald. Years later, Lisa George played a family liaison officer on more than one occasion before she arrived to play feisty knicker stitcher Beth Sutherland from 2011, and Catherine Tyldesley, who is thought to be making a comeback as former barmaid Eva Price, played a midwife before she landed what became her most famous role. And in 2004, Alison King played a bored housewife known only as Mrs Fanshaw, who seduced builder Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) before she returned two years later to take on the role of no-nonsense factory boss Carla Connor. What's more, Jane Hazlegrove first joined the cast as a teenager when she played Sue Clayton in the early 1980s. Her character's family became involved in a dispute with Jack and Vera Duckworth before they left, and the actress came back more than two decades later to take on the part of Bernie. Aunty Rani's debut on the programme comes just as Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) is set to leave. We haven't got an exit date yet for the character, but with his father Dev Alahan returning to Weatherfield after months offscreen, amid two big twists for his son, it seems it could be soon. Aadi was caught up in drama just weeks ago when he planned to take LSD at a party only for someone else to unknowingly take it. That person, Lauren Bolton, nearly died and has yet to find out Aadi was involved. He's been trying to make amends by helping her out, and in upcoming scenes they grow closer - with this no doubt set to end in heartache. Also, Aadi was the victim of theft last week when someone robbed the shop. Of course it soon emerged that Aadi had staged the whole thing, with the help of troubled teen Brody Michaelis. Brody took off with the money, or so it was assumed as Aadi claimed £6,000 was taken. He was later forced to confess to his stepmother Bernie Winter that this was the amount he was in debt after taking out a loan. He'd taken the money from the safe to pay off said loan, hoping the robbery would allow them to claim on the insurance. Next week the drama continues when Aadi realises the insurance company won't pay out. With the money gone, surely it's only a matter of time before he's forced to explain all to his father Dev. Aadi is facing big trouble once he's exposed for both the staged robbery and the LSD spiking, not to mention the betrayal towards his family with the theft of their money to fix his mistake, without telling anyone. With it confirmed Aadi is leaving the show soon, will this all lead to him leaving home for good?
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star returns 21 years after debut – but with a twist
A CORONATION Street star is set to return to the cobbles 21 years after debuting - but with a twist. The long-running ITV soap is 3 Josephine Lloyd-Welcome is returning to Coronation Street Credit: ITV 3 She has played multiple guest characters - and is returning for another role Credit: ITV Josephine Lloyd-Welcome made various guest appearances as Dr. Patel in 2004, 2008 and 2009. Although Josephine is returning to the soap, she will be playing a brand new role. The actress has already begun filming her scenes and will be on-screen this summer . The Sun has approached Coronation Street for comment. Read more on Corrie Josephine also portrayed separate character Raveena Bhatia for a four-episode stint in 2012. She appeared as the boss of show regular Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) at Weatherfield General. Her original character, Dr. Patel, treated Sunita Alahan during her pregnancy . In 2008, Gail Platt called on her to check in on then- neighbour Jerry Morton , who'd felt unwell. Most read in Soaps The actress' other credits include episodes of Doctor Who, Where the Heart is, Casualty and Doctors. It comes as The Sun revealed Coronation Street has signed up a Brookside legend for a brand new role. Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter - just weeks after original star 'disappeared' from soap Actress Sarah White played Bev Dixon for a decade on Brookside until it was axed in 2003. The Sun told how she has signed up for a brief stint on the cobbles. A source said: 'Sarah will be playing a mediator as part of Theo Silverton's acrimonious divorce from wife Danielle. 'She's filming now and will be seen on screen later this year.' Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 3 Josephine made her first Corrie appearance 21 years ago Credit: ITV
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star returns 21 years after debut – but with a twist
The returning star has already begun filming her scenes cobbles arrival Coronation Street star returns 21 years after debut – but with a twist Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star is set to return to the cobbles 21 years after debuting - but with a twist. The long-running ITV soap is no stranger to characters coming and going. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Josephine Lloyd-Welcome is returning to Coronation Street Credit: ITV 3 She has played multiple guest characters - and is returning for another role Credit: ITV Josephine Lloyd-Welcome made various guest appearances as Dr. Patel in 2004, 2008 and 2009. Although Josephine is returning to the soap, she will be playing a brand new role. The actress has already begun filming her scenes and will be on-screen this summer. The Sun has approached Coronation Street for comment. Josephine also portrayed separate character Raveena Bhatia for a four-episode stint in 2012. She appeared as the boss of show regular Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) at Weatherfield General. Her original character, Dr. Patel, treated Sunita Alahan during her pregnancy. In 2008, Gail Platt called on her to check in on then- neighbour Jerry Morton, who'd felt unwell. The actress' other credits include episodes of Doctor Who, Where the Heart is, Casualty and Doctors. It comes as The Sun revealed Coronation Street has signed up a Brookside legend for a brand new role. Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter - just weeks after original star 'disappeared' from soap Actress Sarah White played Bev Dixon for a decade on Brookside until it was axed in 2003. The Sun told how she has signed up for a brief stint on the cobbles. A source said: 'Sarah will be playing a mediator as part of Theo Silverton's acrimonious divorce from wife Danielle. 'She's filming now and will be seen on screen later this year.' Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Coronation Street's Vicky Myers appears in Classic Emmerdale
Vicky Myers who plays DS Lisa Swain on Corrie has amassed a legion of fans since first appearing on the show in 2021. So it was no wonder that people were quick to take to social media to share their delight at spotting a younger Vicky on a rival soap. An episode of Classic Emmerdale that aired earlier this week featured Vicky as a receptionist at Val Lamberts' daughter's wedding. Little throwback of Vicky on Classic Emmerdale today as a Receptionist 🩵#vickymyers The episode was first broadcast in February 2007. 'Unexpected legend in the Dales,' one person tweeted. Another said: 'If you were watching Classic Emmerdale today, you might have spotted a familiar face…a little appearance from @VixMyers in 2007.' 'Oh wow Vicky looks so young there,' another added. 'Omg look who shows up when I was watching Classic Emmerdale – and still as stunning as ever,' another commented. Classic Emmerdale is broadcast on ITV3 from 1.25pm on weekdays. Emmerdale isn't the only show that Vicky has starred in before - she also had a significant part in Coronation Street before becoming DS Swain. In 1998 Vicky played a nurse at Weatherfield General during the tragic demise of Des Barnes. She had two more roles as an extra before landing the part of DS Swain. A post shared by Vicky Myers (@vicksmyers) Earlier this month, Vicky took to social media to celebrate four years since her most recent Corrie debut. Recommended reading: Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth's partner is EastEnders star Emmerdale's Bradley Ritches almost played this ITV soap star Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden hints at return to ITV soap She shared a series of previously unseen photos from her initial stint on the soap including DS Swain's police lanyard and her name on a dressing room door. Alongside the post Vicky wrote: "Four years of DS Lisa Swain. I can't quite believe it's been four years.' Away from the cobbles, Vicky also had roles in shows like Ackley Bridge, Casualty and a main role in the ITV drama The Long Shadow.
