Corrie stars pay tribute to 'loveable' Anne Kirkbride

Coronation Street stars past and present have paid tribute to the "caring, loveable and funny" Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow in the soap for more than 40 years.

Smiles and laughter were the theme at Manchester Cathedral in a celebration of the life of the popular actress, who was hailed for creating one of television's "truly great characters".

ITV News Reporter Helen Callaghan reports:

Family, friends and fans of the actress Anne Kirkbride have been paying tribute to her at a memorial service.

She played one of Coronation Street's best-loved characters, Deirdre Barlow, for more than 40 years.

ITV News Reporter Helen Callaghan reports as Manchester remembers: