One such family was the Harris clan, featuring dad Tommy Harris, portrayed by Thomas Craig, mum Angela Harris, played by Kathryn Hunt, and their children Craig, enacted by Richard Fleeshman, and Katy, brought to life by Lucy-Jo Hudson.
Coronation Street's Craig Harris star now from Netflix role to famous parents Coronation Street has been home to numerous families over the decades.
His father, David Fleeshman, played Mr Soames in EastEnders in 1995 and has taken on various roles in Emmerdale over the years, including Rupert Jonas, DI Drake and John Widnes.
Richard Fleeshman, who portrayed Craig Harris, has enjoyed a successful career since then.
After surviving this ordeal and seeing the criminals apprehended, the family reverted to their original name of Harris in 2003, embracing their 'true' identities, reports Lancs Live.