'Coronation Street' legends to return for Betty farewell?

Coronation Street stars of yesteryear could make a one-off return for Betty Driver's on-screen farewell.

Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden), Julie Goodyear and Roy ­Barraclough (Bet and Alec Gilroy), Sarah Lancashire (Raquel Watts) and Cheryl Murray (Suzie Birchall) are all in the frame to appear at the character's funeral, according to The Sunday Mirror.

"It is one of the most spectacular episodes to have ever been ­discussed for someone's final farewell," a source claimed.

"Everyone loved Betty Driver and, if asked, people would no doubt jump at the chance of being brought back to pay this incredible tribute," the insider added.

Goodyear, who spent 25 years on the Street, has already said that she is keen to reprise her role for a one-off episode.

Producer Phil Collinson has promised to give Driver a "brilliant and magnificent" send-off.

The actress passed away a fortnight ago at the age of 91 following a period of ill health.

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