Danson: 'I'm happier than ever on Corrie'

Jane Danson has revealed that she is happier than ever with her career at Coronation Street.

The actress has been with the soap on and off since 1997 and her character Leanne Battersby is currently involved in an ongoing love square storyline alongside Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Carla Connor (Alison King).

Speaking to All About Soap about her favourite Leanne plotlines from over the years, Danson explained: "Gosh, there are so many - Leanne has been at the centre of some really poignant moments in Corrie history.

"Nick and Leanne running off to Gretna Green really sticks in my mind, because it was my first big storyline. I've had some extremely challenging stuff to do over the years, but I'd say I'm the happiest I've ever been on the show right now. I love working with Alex Bain and Chris Gascoyne."

The star also said that she wants Leanne to have an easier time in 2011 following the rocky period she has endured this year.

She commented: "I'm hoping [for] a little bit of happiness, because she's had a rather eventful 2010! I'm soon going to be the only Battersby left on the street, which is sad but exciting at the same time. There's so much great stuff to look forward to - just when I think Leanne's done everything she could do, she shocks me by doing something else!"