Coronation Street fans rejoice, the ITV soap is finally to resume filming next week after the coronavirus pandemic shut down filming in March.
However, some characters will be noticeably absent when the episodes make it to air later this summer. The strict rules bosses have to follow mean actors who are over 70 will not be allowed back on set for the time being, as this group is considered one of the most vulnerable to the deadly bug A spokesperson said: "With regards to over-70s we will be adhering to all government guidelines and following the appropriate steps." Here we take a look at all the characters who might disappear from our screens thanks to the new rules...