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

Richard Hillman returns to Coronation Street as part of Helen Worth’s Gail exit - The character is expected to appear in the soap’s Christmas Day episode as Worth’s exit as Gail nears.

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. The actress took to X to send a video thanking fans for their support through the decades,

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

Coronation Street favourite Gail Platt was left terrified as she came face to face with her killer ex-husband Richard Hillman

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.

Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman is reportedly set to return to the cobbles after 21 years but what has actor Brian Capron been up to all this time away from the ITV soap