Corrie star confirms rehearsal reports

Sue Cleaver has confirmed that rehearsals for Coronation Street's live episode will begin tonight.

Earlier today, it was revealed that the soap's cast are about to begin a ten-day stint of run-throughs for the live broadcast, which airs on Thursday, December 9.

Speaking on This Morning today, Cleaver verified the reports, explaining: "It all kicks off tonight. We have a massive read-through tonight with all of us, so it's going to be very exciting."

The actress - Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw - added: "We're all going to get together, the whole cast and the crew, and we're going to sit there until about 10 o'clock tonight."

Next week's special transmission will last for an hour and focus on the aftermath of the Street's bar explosion and tram crash.

Coronation Street previously broadcast a live episode for its 40th anniversary ten years ago, while a number of its early episodes were also performed live in 1960 and 1961.