What would Coronation Street be like without ‘The Bish’ – the longest running female character that is of course, Emily Bishop?
Viewers are about to find out as Eileen Derbyshire, the 84-year-old actress who plays the soft hearted Christian, is the latest star to take an extended break from the show.
Hot on the heels of Alison King (Carla), Brooke Vincent (Sophie), David Neilson (Roy) and Les Dennis (Michael), all of whom are taking breaks, Derbyshire is expected to depart the soap early next year, with Emily expected to take a holiday with her absent nephew Spider Nugent.
And, while there are reported claims that show bosses fear she may not return, it is… Read the full story