‘maria is like a friend. she has annoyed me and made me cringe’

Coronation Street’s Samia Longchambon knows exactly how she would cope living in the shoes of her troubled character – badly! The actress celebrates 25 years as hairdresser Maria Connor this year and

‘‘ I T’S BEEN A PRIVILEGE TO BE HERE FOR 25 YEARS! ’ ’

Actor Claire Sweeney on starring in the soap, motherhood and keeping fit

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Sue Cleaver is looking forward to countryside strolls and new experiences after walking out of Weatherfield for the final time. The 61-year-old’s last scenes as Coronation Street’s Eileen Grimshaw air

CORONATION STREET | ITV1 THURSDAY