BREAKING NEWS: Coronation Street legend says soap is ‘tough’ with no socialising ahead of taking a break😱😱

Coronation Street legend Maureen Lipman has claimed that life on the cobbles is “tough”

as she prepares to take a break from the soap after 22 years on the show.

Coronation Street’s Maureen Lipman has opened up about the challenges of working on the soap,

as she gears up for a break from the show.

The 78 year old actress first graced the cobbles 22 years ago as the posh landlady Lillian Spencer, hired at the Rovers Return by Fred Elliott (portrayed by John Savident).

Coronation Street legend says soap is 'tough' with no socialising ahead of taking a break

In 2018, she made a comeback to the cast, this time as Evelyn Plummer, the long-lost grandmother of Tyrone Dobbs (played by Alan Halsall). When asked about her experience in Coronation Street since her return in a recent interview, Maureen admitted “it’s a tough job”, claiming there is now barely any time to rehearse scenes.

Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman says Coronation Street’s quick way of doing things ‘sorts the weak from the strong’ (Image: ITV)

She revealed: “It didn’t use to be like that. Coronation Street used to have a fully planned-out run by producers but now you’re in and out. I mean, it sorts the weak from the strong, because you’ve got to be able to do that. It’s pretty scary when you start but it’s fine, it’s good for you. As a young actor, you’ve got to be on fire and as a writer, you’ve got to be pretty quick off the mark, and sometimes it could be better.

She shared to Best Magazine that while she’s close with co-stars like David Neilson (Roy Cropper), Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs), and Jennie McAlpine (Fiz Brown), their social interactions are limited. The star explained: “They’re a nice group of people but I don’t see them sociably, unless maybe David or Alan,” she shared. “There is no social life at Coronation Street. Everyone goes home to their kids and their mortgages, but it’s still a family, reports the Mirror.

Maureen cherishes her time with her partner David Turner, whom she met through friends, as well as her children and grandchildren. “I’m very lucky that I’ve got my kids and grandkids and I’ve got a lovely man in my life, so what’s to complain about,” she expressed contentedly.

Fans will be thrilled to hear that Maureen is set to dazzle audiences in a new pantomime role in Beauty and the Beast, performing alongside magician Pete Firman. This exciting gig means she’ll be taking a break from the soap, but not to worry, she won’t be gone for long.

A Coronation Street spokeswoman confirmed Maureen’s temporary departure: “Dame Maureen is taking a sabbatical from Coronation Street towards the end of the year. We look forward to seeing her back on the cobbles in 2025.”

Maureen herself humorously announced her pantomime engagement, saying: “They asked me to do Panto and I said ‘Oh no I can’t’. they said ‘OH YES YOU CAN’. “

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