George Banks and Dame Maureen Lipman Set for Coronation Street Comebacks!
Coronation Street fans, brace yourselves! George Banks is making a splashy return to the iconic ITV soap after five years off our screens. He’s back as Henry Newton, the ex of Gemma Winter-Brown, stirring up trouble in a brief but juicy stint.
Henry Newton Returns with a Bang
George Banks first strutted onto the cobbles in 2017 and quickly became a fan favourite. After bowing out in 2018, Henry Newton is back — and not everyone will be happy. His comeback promises fireworks, especially for Gemma and her hubby Chesney.
Dame Maureen Lipman Joins the Action
But that’s not all! Dame Maureen Lipman will reprise her role as Evelyn Plummer. The beloved actress had previously stepped back, saying she felt “worn out” by Evelyn’s storyline. Yet recent sightings with fellow stars, including new cast member Claire Sweeney, hint at a grand return.
Claire Sweeney Opens Up on Coronation Street Role
Speaking excitedly about joining Corrie, Claire Sweeney recalls her stints on Brookside and Celebrity Big Brother as stepping stones to fame. On Good Morning Britain, she spilled:
“After I left Brookside and did Celebrity Big Brother, more people knew me as Claire rather than Lindsey Corkhill. It was a great time and the first reality TV show of its kind, so it was such a big deal.”
Claire teased her character’s twist, revealing:
“Tyrone was always led to believe Jackie was his mum, but she wasn’t. He was told his mum was dead. That’s the twist. I arrive on the cobbles with a few major problems — and I’ll leave it there!”
The returns of George Banks and Dame Maureen Lipman guarantee fresh drama and chaos on the Weatherfield cobbles. One thing’s for sure: fans won’t want to miss the gripping shocks headed their way!
