Overview

• She made her first appearance as Rani Alahan on August 1, arriving early to oversee Dev and Bernie’s nuptials.
• Between 2004 and 2009 she portrayed Doctor Patel on Coronation Street and later returned in guest roles in 2010 and 2012.
• Social media users linked her to past roles in Only Fools & Horses and a recent Maltesers advertisement.
• Her casting continues Coronation Street’s practice of recasting familiar actors in new parts to refresh story arcs.
• Lloyd-Welcome’s career spans British staples including Doctor Who, EastEnders, Casualty and Holby City.