Helen Worth to Depart 'Coronation Street' After 50 Years as Gail Platt

The iconic actress will make her final appearance on Christmas Day, concluding a storyline centered on her character's seventh wedding.

Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt on 'Coronation Street' since 1974, is leaving the show after five decades of memorable storylines.
Gail's exit storyline involves her seventh wedding, with doubts raised by a dream sequence featuring her late, villainous ex-husband Richard Hillman.
Worth expressed gratitude for her long career, describing her time on the show as a 'blessing' and emphasizing her appreciation for the cast and crew.
The character's journey has included dramatic moments such as turbulent family relationships, multiple marriages, and even a wrongful imprisonment plotline.
Producers have promised Gail a happy ending, with her final episode airing as a special hour-long installment on Christmas Day.