Coronation Street aired a terrifying twist on Christmas Eve, as Gail Platt's killer husband Richard Hillman, played by actor Brian Capron, returned after two decades

Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman has returned to the soap after more than 20 years as part of Helen Worth’s exit storyline as Gail Rodwell (formerly Platt). Played by Brian Capron, Richard appeared in a dream Gail was having on the eve of her wedding to Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson),

Coronation Street has aired an eerie return scene for dead character Richard Hillman. Brian Capron has reprised his role as the iconic soap villain, who came back to haunt his former wife Gail Rodwell in the Christmas Eve episode. The creepy scene came as Gail faced a major crossroads in her life ahead of her planned Christmas Day wedding.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has sent a heartfelt farewell message to fans following her final episode in the show.

Coronation Street spoilers follow for Tuesday’s (December 24) episode that is now available to view on ITVX. The episode in question will air on ITV1 on at 8:45pm. Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth) has been visited by the ghost of Christmas past in Coronation Street – her late ex-husband Richard Hillman (Brian Capron)!