Coronation Street, the UK’s longest running soap opera, has been a breeding ground for some of the best local talent over the decades.
Some of the nation’s favourite TV and film stars started their careers on the fictional Manchester street and went on to become household names.
Here are some of the Greater Manchester-born actors that swapped the cobbles of Weatherfield for red carpets.
5. Sally Lindsay
Sally Lindsay, originally from Stockport, played Shelley between 2001-2006. She is a regular face on British TV screens, acting in shows such as The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Mount Pleasant and Scott and Bailey, as well as briefly presenting gameshow Tenable. She has also had her own travel show, Posh Weekends with Sally Lindsay. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images) Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack
6. Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan, originally from Stockport, played Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street between 2008-2014. She is currently starring as Erin in Lancashire-based comedy series Brassic on Sky. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
7. Suranne Jones
Suranne Jones, who grew up in Chadderton, played Karen McDonald between 2000-2004. Since leaving, she has starred in a string of successful TV shows, including Scott and Bailey, Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sky UK Ltd) | Getty Images for Sky UK Ltd
8. Sarah Lancashire
The Oldham-born actress played Raquel Watts between 1991-1996. She has starred in series Last Tango in Halifax and Happy Valley. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) | Getty Images