The show has featured hundreds of famous faces over the years, with some going on to become household names around the world.

From Stephen Graham to Joanna Lumley, here's some of the big-name actors/actresses who appeared on Coronation Street before they were famous.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has opened up about his first ever day on the soap and recalled how he was left ...

CORONATION Street fan-favourite character future revealed – despite the star only popping up in two episodes so far this year ...

Coronation Street viewers are wondering if the identity of Lauren Bolton's biological father will be revealed on the ITV soap ...

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has opened up about his first day on the cobbles and revealed the rather expletive ...

Coronation Street's Julie 'set for shock romance' before death - but Eileen will be livid Moreover, amidst her sinister scheme, Cassie kindled a romance with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).

A Coronation Street star will be heading back to the cobbles after 25 years - but he'll be playing a new character rather ...

Former Coronation ... 256 episodes of The Street, departing in 1996 and making a brief return in 1998. Chloe also starred in 1999 spin-off After Hours, which followed Steve and Vikram Desai ...

Donna Preston, who is currently taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, appeared in Coronation Street almost seven years as Abi Franklin's friend Den who flirted with Steve McDonald ...

partly due to her tumultuous relation with Steve McDonald and her notorious rivalry with Coronation Street's own Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford. Viewers haven't forgotten the iconic showdown ...