News about Anne Kirkbride

During Monday's episode, Coronation Street supporters lauded "brave" and "strong" Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) after she confronted rapist Aaron Sandford (James Craven) and praised him. Fans of Soap compared the character's fiery outburst to those of her ancestors, including mother Tracey (Kate Ford), grandmother Deidre (Anne Kirkbride) and great grandmother Blanche (Maggie Jones). Following a boozy night out, the teen has been grappling with traumatic flashbacks, and although she had initially reported Aaron to police, she decided to change her report.

The Royal Family is no stranger to experiencing some of the country's most popular soaps, having made multiple visits to their historic sets over the years. Whether it's the Coronation Street cobbles, Emmerdale village, or EastEnders' Albert Square, Her Majesty The Queen and her son, King Charles, have delighted audiences with their performances in decades past. During her 70-year reign, the late monarch enjoyed four public appearances at UK soaps, the most recent being just a year before her death.

JACI STEPHEN: A conversation with Aaron gives Faith (left, with Cain) an idea and she decides on a family day out - yes, at the seaside. In the meantime, Eve and Suki kiss in Eastenders, as well as a passionate kiss (right). Again in Coronation Street Poor Maria is suffering death threats, and David has concerns that Max is behind it. No surprise there; he usually is.