Overview
- Maggie Driscoll, played by Pauline McLynn, has made her debut as Ben Driscoll’s mother and is now on the scene in Weatherfield.
- Fan comments on a Coronation Street Facebook page suggest Maggie may have an undisclosed child living on the street, a theory not confirmed by the show.
- Some viewers specifically point to Carla Connor as a possible link, citing a perceived resemblance to Ben.
- Maggie’s entrance follows Ben’s inability to pay the final instalment on the Rovers Return, prompting him to seek her financial support.
- McLynn said she felt “bewildered” to be cast in the role, as coverage highlights her surprise and the interest in her addition to the cast.