Coronation Street fans, brace yourselves for a heartwarming nod to a Weatherfield icon! The beloved Emily Bishop, MBE and master of spiritual texts, is still very much in the minds and mobiles of the cobbles crew. Although the legendary Eileen Derbyshire, 94, has taken a decade-long 'extended break' from the show – with her last cameo in 2019 via birthday video call to Ken Barlow – she's anything but forgotten.
In a recent episode, we caught Rita Tanner, played by Barbara Knox, venting over Emily's daily dose of spiritual picture messages. Rita's phone frustration left Brian Packham, portrayed by Peter Gunn, suggesting a gentle letdown, while Emily's serene vibes reached Jenny Connor, who's just left the street.
Off-screen, Emily's son Oliver Holt keeps fans in the loop with nostalgic snaps from the soap's glory days, confirming the nonagenarian actress is 'well looked after and happy.' It's been six years since Emily's Scottish retreat from the street, and while a comeback seems as unlikely as a sunny day in Weatherfield, the recent shoutout means Emily's spirit is still texting away! Stay tuned to see if she'll swap scenic Scotland for the cobbles once more!
