Gail Platt unrecognisable in first ever scene as ITV Coronation Street airs montage of 50 years
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Coronation Street has released an emotional montage of clips of Gail Platt's momentous 50 years on screen. Actress Helen Worth has decided to bow out of the long running ITV soap this Christmas. Her final episodes will air over the festive break as viewers prepare to bid farewell to the iconic character. In emotional scenes, Gail will face some big revelations that leave her questioning her whole life.
Gail's last time on screen will be Christmas Day and Helen has already wrapped filming. Ahead of the episodes hitting the screen, Coronation Street have shared a video of Gail's most memorable moments. The montage was specially created for Helen’s leaving party last month.
There wasn't a dry eye in the Bistro as Helen, cast and crew enjoyed the many highlights of her 50 years in the show. The soap has decided to share the video with its viewers so they can also relive some of the classic moments that made Gail one of the most iconic characters in the show’s history.
It documented her arrival in Weatherfield in 1974, her many weddings, troublesome children and grandchildren, almost being murdered by Richard Hillman, fighting in the Street with arch nemesis Eileen, her complex relationship with mum Audrey and her famous monologue after Aidan’s suicide.
Speaking of her decision to bow out, Helen said: "This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world. I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
