Samia Smith reveals Corrie nightmare

Coronation Street star Samia Smith has had a nightmare about her storyline in the soap.

The actress, who plays hairdresser Maria Connor, said her character's clashes with Carla (Alison King) over husband Liam (Rob James-Collier) had spilled over into her dreams.

She told Teletext: "I dreamt he was running off with Alison King. I went mental - running around screaming and crying.

"Then I woke up and my face was completely blotchy. I'd been crying in my sleep!"