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.

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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

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 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 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.

Will they help her decide what to do? According to multiple reports, it's thought her killer ex Richard Hillman makes a shock return for the episodes after 21 years. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Jane Danson 'sorely misses' co-star as fans beg for soap ...