Sue Nicholls: 'Viewers call me Deirdre'

Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls has revealed that fans of the soap often call her "Deirdre".

The actress, who plays Audrey Roberts on the ITV1 show, told Inside Soap that viewers have been known to get mixed up when they spot her in the street.

Asked whether she has had any amusing encounters with the public, Nicholls replied: "Mainly people seem to think I'm Deirdre Barlow! They shriek at me, 'Deirdre! Deirdre!'.

"I think the public get confused because the names Audrey and Deirdre sound quite similar."

The 66-year-old was also asked if the younger Coronation Street cast members ever seek her advice on the soap's set.

She replied: "If anything, I'm the one who goes to them for worldly advice - they know far more than me! One of the younger girls did ask me about going to drama school the other day, as she wanted to improve her technique. I didn't really know what to say, as I don't think you can get any better training than actually doing the job."