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 star Brian Capron has spoken about his shock return to the show for the first time. The actor reprised his role as dead character Richard Hillman in the closing moments of the soap's Christmas Eve episode.

Richard Hillman came back to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve, and actor Brian Capron teased what it might mean for Gail Platt and Helen Worth's departure from the cobbles

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that character Rob Donovan will be back to cause trouble for his sister Carla and partner Lisa on the cobbles

Coronation Street has been on our TV screens for more than 60 years - and one of the show's most iconic characters in that time has been Richard Hillman. Serial killer Richard, played by Brian Capron,

Coronation Street killer Richard Hillman has returned to the soap - but fans are certain the cobbles bad guy is about to kill again

As Coronation Street's Gail Platt's exit storyline heats up, fans are convinced that her evil ex Richard Hillman is set to make a shocking return to the cobbles.

UK soap star Helen Worth was given an emotional send-off by the cast and crew of Coronation Street, a show she left on Christmas Day after 50 years.

Coronation Street is set for a tearful, dramatic Christmas Day as a beloved character bids farewell. Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt for an impressive 50 years, will be leaving the ITV soap.