Corrie's Katherine "dragged from Altar"

Katherine Kelly as Becky in Coronation Street Credit: ITV, Granada

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly said she was "dragged" from the altar to appear at the Olivier awards.The actress, who presented an award at the theatrical bash, was filming a Kenny Everett biopic hours before the event started.

The star, who played mouthy Becky McDonald in Coronation Street, also said there had been talk of her starring in a film, but stayed tight-lipped.