'Legendary' Coronation Street actor Anne Kirkbride dies
Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride, who played the part of the "legendary" Deirdre Barlow, has died after a short illness.
Soap stars to pay a special tribute to Corrie's Anne Kirkbride at the National TV Awards
The Coronation Street actor William Roache will lead the tributes to Anne Kirkbride as the world of broadcasting honours her at the National Television Awards.
A small group of colleagues will be with him in the audience at the O2 Arena in London.
As the soap's Ken and Deirdre Barlow, they shared the screen for more than 40 years.
This report from Tim Scott:
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Favourite 'Deirdre' moments of ITV Corrie boss
Kieran Roberts, ITV's Creative Director of Drama gives us his favourite 'Deirdre' storylines and moments
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Corrie Fans - "It's a sad day"
Coronation Street fans on the Corrie Tour at the Old Granada Studios have paid tribute to Anne Kirkbride - Deirdre Barlow
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My memories of Annie
Entertainment Correspondent, Caroline Whitmore on her memories of Annie Kirkbride