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Daniel Brocklebank Wraps First Post–Coronation Street Stage Role After 11 Years on the Soap

The Billy Mayhew actor says the acclaimed MND plot aligned with his decades of work with the MND Association, unknown to producers.

Overview

  • Brocklebank confirmed in mid-November that he had filmed his final scenes at the Trafford-based set, ending an 11-year run.
  • He concluded a run as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein the Musical at the Liverpool Playhouse on January 3 and thanked audiences in a "What a ride" post.
  • Former co-stars and fans, including Georgia Taylor, posted supportive messages following his stage run and exit.
  • He called the 2024 motor neurone disease storyline a coincidence given his 23 years with the MND Association and personal family experience.
  • The portrayal drew praise and earned Best Partnership at the Inside Soap Awards 2024 and Best Storyline at the Radio Times Soap Awards.