BRITAIN'S most famous boozer The Rovers Return will tackle the pandemic – by turning itself into a takeaway. Residents will be filmed tucking into portions of Betty’s hot-pot and downing pints of Newton and Ridley’s ale in their front rooms on Coronation Street. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Actors will return to work on the cobbles next week and the coronavirus will be reflected in new episodes to be filmed in the coming weeks.
Residents will be seen in face masks, the Underworld knicker factory will begin making gowns for NHS staff and there will be social distancing queues outside Weatherfield’s own Co-op branch and Dev’s corner shop.