Oh, be still my beating Corrie-loving little heart. Maureen Lipman is returning to Coronation Street! But she's not returning in her role as snobby Rovers landlady Lillian 'and never, ever Lily' Spencer...
She's returning as Tyrone's battleaxe grandma Evelyn.
ITV Corrie have released these publicity pictures today. They say that Maureen will play Evelyn Plummer, who comes into Tyrone's life after he decides to research his family history following the recent death of his mum Jackie Dobbs.
Outspoken battleaxe Evelyn will soon be ruling the roost at number 9 much to Fiz’s dismay and it isn’t long before she starts to ruffle a few feathers on the Street.
Coronation Street Producer Iain MacLeod said: “I am beyond thrilled that we are introducing such a great new character, played by someone of Maureen’s pedigree."
Maureen is currently appearing in new a one woman show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Maureen Lipman is ‘Up For It’ is currently playing the Assembly George Square Theatre until 12th August.
Evelyn will make her debut on the cobbles in September.
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