Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox celebrates her remarkable 90th birthday with a captivating one-off documentary, featuring the esteemed actor and TV presenter Bradley Walsh. The programme offers an intimate look back at Knox’s illustrious career in both theatre and television, delving into cherished memories and childhood photos. It also explores the pivotal moment when she was bestowed the honor of becoming an MBE in 2010.
This extraordinary documentary promises captivating highlights, including appearances by fellow Coronation Street stars, an anticipated reunion with Thelma Barlow (Mavis Wilton) and Malcolm Hebden (Norris Cole), and sentimental reflections on her time on the beloved soap opera.
In an intriguing preview clip, the renowned presenter Walsh (known for his roles as Danny Baldwin and Graham O’Brien) surprises Knox with a lovely bouquet of flowers, revealing his intention to take her on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Together, they will revisit some of the most iconic moments Knox has experienced on screen. Of particular interest is their plan to revisit Blackpool, a location that holds significant meaning for Knox’s character, Rita.
Throughout her tenure on Coronation Street, Knox’s character Rita has been at the center of various captivating storylines. From her diagnosis of a brain tumor in 2017, after collapsing at her foster daughter’s hen do, to the intense Blackpool tram storyline that resulted in the demise of the abusive Alan Bradley in 1989, Knox has portrayed Rita with remarkable talent and depth.
Having spent decades as an integral part of the Coronation Street cast, Knox turned 90 at the end of September, cementing her status as one of the show’s longest-serving actors. To witness the journey and celebrate this remarkable milestone, tune in to the captivating documentary, “Barbara Knox at 90,” airing on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Friday.
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