Actress Julia Goulding from Coronation Street reflects on the difficulty of saying goodbye to a dear colleague.

Julia, who plays Shona Platt on Coronation Street, recently spoke about the difficulty of saying goodbye to her co-star Helen Worth, who will be making her final appearance on the show this week. Helen, who has played Gail Platt for 50 years, announced her departure in June and her character will be leaving the cobbles on Christmas Day. However, it is still uncertain whether Gail will go through with her wedding to Jesse Chadwick.

Discussing the emotional experience of filming Gail's final scenes, Julia admitted that it was "horrendous and emotional on so many levels". She has worked with Helen for eight years and has been a fan of hers for even longer, making this goodbye even more difficult. Gail has been a part of Julia's life since she started watching the show and getting to know Helen as a person over the years has made the bond even stronger.

Julia also shared her thoughts on how Gail's departure will affect her character Shona, who is currently going through a rough patch in her marriage to David Platt after cheating on him with Kit Green. She believes that Gail has been a constant support for Shona and without her around, it could expose more issues within the family. Shona has always been on Gail's side, which is a unique dynamic for a daughter-in-law.

When asked about the possibility of Shona and David becoming a "classic Corrie couple" in the future, despite their current problems, Julia admitted that she actually prefers it when they are struggling. As an actress, playing out the drama is more exciting and she enjoys the challenge. She also mentioned the new family unit on the show, with the younger generation of characters like Harry, Sam, and Lilly, and the presence of Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts.

As Gail's exit draws near, fans are eagerly waiting to see how it all unfolds on Christmas Day. If you're a fan of Coronation Street or any other soaps, we would love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and stay updated on all the latest soap news on our homepage. And don't forget to tune in to ITV1 at 7pm on Christmas Day to see Gail's final moments on the cobbles.

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