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Episodes of the Weatherfield serial were not aired as planned last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after the show's siege storyline was deemed unsuitable for broadcast following the Cumbrian shooting massacre.
Speaking at last night's BAFTA TV Awards, Roache - who plays veteran character Ken Barlow - confirmed that he was in favour of the decision to postpone the dramatic instalments.
He told BBC News: "It was a very sensitive and appropriate thing to do and when you see the episodes you'll understand why."
The show's shock plotline sees crazed Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) taking hostages at Underworld as he attempts to exact his revenge on those he believes have wronged him.
Coronation Street will return to ITV1's schedules tonight with a double bill of episodes airing at 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Screenings will then continue on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
> Click here to see Corrie's new Siege Week schedules in full
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