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Coronation Street viewers were left in disbelief on Thursday's episode as the ITV soap celebrated Rita Tanner's birthday on the cobbles

Although she's far from the longest-running character on beloved soap Coronation Street, Jane Danson has had her work cut out playing 'gobby' Leanne Battersby for nearly thirty years

Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox has been a part of the soap for six decades - making her the world's longest-serving female TV soap star known and loved by millions

Coronation Street legend Norris Cole actor Malcolm Hebden is set to make a huge comeback to TV screens after quitting acting and the ITV soap three years ago

The broadcaster is set to pay tribute to Barbara Knox was originally cast as Rita in 1964 – a role she has carried out on a permanent basis from 1972 to the present day

After landing the part of Rita in 1964, the soap legend admits she thought would be 'forever' - but producers quickly axed the character and Barbara did not return for eight years

The image has been released by ITV before the star marks the milestone by celebrating with the Coronation Street cast and crew this weekend

Rita, played by Barbara Knox, and Mavis, played by Thelma Barlow, were on-screen best pals, and their cheeky double act on the cobbles was beloved by viewers for almost 30 years

The actress will join former co-star Bradley Walsh for the ITV show, which will trace her first footsteps into showbiz before her debut appearance on the soap in 1964

An iconic actress is set to return to Coronation Street as Gemma and Chesney prepare to tie the knot

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary presented This Morning live from Coronation Street in a special tribute to King Charles

'Dressed as she was in a grubby vest and combat trousers, she wouldn’t have looked out of place at a bus stop eating chips', wrote Paul