Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has opened up on what viewers can expect on the cobbles on Christmas Day, including a 'glorious' send off for Gail Platt after 50 years
Coronation Street 's Christmas special is being pitched as "Old school Corrie with a modern twist" by the soap's new producer, Kate Brooks. Fans will be saying a tearful farewell to Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, who is leaving after an impressive 50-year stint on the beloved show.
The producer hints at a highly nostalgic Christmas Day episode: "We can't tell a story on Christmas Day about her exit without a feeling and being steeped in nostalgia and there's tonnes of nostalgia in this episode," Kate reveals. While Gail Platt's exit is a significant change for the family, the younger generations are preoccupied with their own dramas. Shona Platt , Gail’s daughter-in-law, spirals when David conceals prison visitation notes from her son Clayton, who killed David’s ex-wife Kylie. .
Earlier this year, Leanne was duped by Rowan Cunliffe into investing in his self-improvement organisation, the Institute. As if that wasn’t enough, it was then revealed her fiance Nick Tilsley was having an affair with her sister Toyah, leaving her heartbroken. "Little Sporty Spice and Scary Spice came barreling onto the street. For me, just tapping into how they were and how they were as Battersbys was really important and that kind of all comes to the forefront on Christmas Day. It doesn't end well for anyone."
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