Julie Walters: 'I want Corrie role'

Julie Walters has once again spoken of her ambition to appear in Coronation Street.

The BAFTA-winning actress previously revealed that she would like a role in the ITV soap, of which she is a fan.

"I would love to be in Corrie one day," she told What's On TV. "Although not at the moment because I am enjoying a staying-at-home period.

"But one day, it would be lovely to do a short spell on it. I already know Helen Worth, who plays Gail, and I’ve met a few other cast members at the BAFTAs.

She added: "Although whenever I meet Corrie stars I get terribly excited and act like an idiot!"

Coronation Street will mark its 50th birthday with a live episode next Thursday.

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