Coronation Street Richard Hillman 'to kill again' as he returns from dead in shock twist - Liverpool Echo

Corrie went to great lengths to keep return of villain under wraps

Coronation Street has brought back infamous serial killer Richard Hillman in a shock Christmas Eve twist as he returned from the dead to haunt Gail Platt in the ITV soap

Coronation Street's biggest villain returns to the cobbles in huge storyline

Gail Rodwell is leaving the soap after 20 years and her exit will feature an appearance of one of the street's biggest villains

When did Richard Hillman leave Coronation Street and what happened to him?

Serial killer Richard, played by Brian Capron, is one of the show's most iconic characters

Coronation Street Richard Hillman 'to kill again' as he returns from dead in shock twist - Liverpool Echo

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

Emmerdale's Jai Sharma actor teases major murder twist as 'bad boy' returns

Emmerdale actor Chris Bisson, who plays Jai Sharma in the ITV soap, appeared on Loose Women this week and let slip that a murder twist is set to rock the village

Legendary EastEnders, Emmerdale and Corrie characters return for Xmas

THE SOAPS are giving fans a treat this year with all three bringing back major characters this Christmas lead by legendary Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman. The serial killer makes a shock comeback today no doubt leaving viewers stunned as he appears soaking wet to his wife Gail Platt. ITVRichard Hillman is back on Coronation Street[/caption] itvJoe Tate has made a surprise return to Emmerdale[/caption] BBCAnd Nigel Bates popped up in E…