Coronation Street
He's been in 'Corrie' for 57 years.
The Webster family matriarch was first diagnosed back in 2009.
It's going to be a tough week for the Barlows.
The soap could still be in hot water over the storyline though.
He'll be playing the ex-boyfriend of one of the village's residents.
While the episode made for uncomfortable viewing, very few TV fans contacted the broadcasting watchdog.
'Someone may soon be turning up who will extend the Webster family even further.'
Viewers have praised the storyline, though it's made for uncomfortable viewing.
'It makes for difficult watching.'
Aidan Connor and Pat Phelan will be at the centre of the action.
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