Haworth: 'Corrie is my second home'

Julia Haworth has revealed that she regards Coronation Street as her "second home".

The 29-year-old actress, who plays Claire Peacock, insisted that she does not expect the novelty of being part of the iconic soap to ever wear off.

Haworth told Metro: "It was very strange walking down the cobbles, but very quickly you don't take it for granted - I still walk into the Rovers and smile even to this day."

She added: "It does become your second home really. You walk down the street as if it's a real street.

"When you have the privilege to take people round - you know, people that have bidded in charity auctions for it whatever - there's a real feeling of pride when you take people round and you can explain to them why the street's so small."

Haworth joined Coronation Street in 2003 and her alter-ego has since featured in a number of dramatic plotlines, including post-natal depression and child kidnapping stories.

She commented: "I was 23 when I started, and I'd been watching it on the television for 20-odd years. It's a brilliant place to work, and I think if you asked anyone here they'd say exactly the same."