Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker, received a heartwarming phone call from Barbara Knox (Rita Tanner) after announcing his departure from Coronation Street.
Colson Smith is set to exit as Craig Colson Smith was ‘taken aback’ when he received an unexpected phone call from a Coronation Street legend following news of his impending departure. The actor, who plays Craig Tinker, confirmed earlier this month that he would be exiting the ITV soap after 14 years as the policeman. ‘Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025,’ he wrote on Instagram at the time.
’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Barbara Knox, who plays stalwart Rita, got in touch with Colson Following word of his upcoming exit, Colson received a call from legendary cobbles stalwart Barbara Knox, who portrays Rita Tanner, which the Craig star said left him ‘taken aback’.
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