March 14th 2024.
Sue Nicholls, the beloved actress who has portrayed Audrey Roberts on Coronation Street for an impressive 45 years, recently opened up about her experience on the show and her admiration for co-star Helen Worth. It's hard to imagine the cobbles without Sue's presence, but she actually didn't join the regular cast until six years after her first appearance in 1979.
Throughout her time on the show, Sue's character has gone through many memorable storylines, including serving as a councillor and Lady Mayoress, dealing with the terrifying antics of her serial killer son-in-law Richard Hillman, and more recently, discovering her own son Stephen Reid's dark side. But perhaps one of the most cherished aspects of her character is her endearing relationship with Alf Roberts, the late owner of the corner shop. Even 25 years after his death, their bond is still fondly remembered.
In a rare interview with Sharon Marshall on ITV's This Morning, Sue revealed that her role as Gail's "floozy" mother was only meant to be temporary. "I was asked to come for a week and soon after that I was asked to come back," she shared. And she certainly has no regrets about staying on the show permanently, as she loves working with her co-star Helen "to death."
It's clear that Sue has a deep passion for her role on Coronation Street. She joined the cast permanently in 1985 and has no plans of leaving anytime soon. "There was no question of saying 'no thank you' because I had such a ball that first week," she explained. Despite playing mother and daughter on screen, there is only a seven year age gap between Sue and Helen. Their chemistry on screen is a testament to their genuine friendship off screen.
Through her work on the show, Sue also found love in her late husband Mark Eden, who played the infamous Alan Bradley. Fans will never forget his dramatic death scene in 1989 when he was killed by a Blackpool tram after terrorizing Rita Fairclough. Even after his passing in 2021 at the age of 92, Sue finds comfort in her work family. "Coronation Street is now my life," she shared. "I find it easy to come here, I love the people I work with, I love the storylines they give me, and I want it to go on."
Over the years, Audrey has faced many challenges on the show, including overdosing on medication, having her grandsons Nick and David steal £80,000 from her life savings, and reconnecting with her conman ex-lover Lewis Archer. But through it all, she remains a fixture in the community, running her salon in the heart of the show's production site in Trafford, Greater Manchester. And fans can rest assured that her iconic blue rinses will continue for years to come.
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