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Coronation Street Star Joins Emmerdale 23 Years After Leaving ITV Show
Lonsdale plays DS Reid in a storyline that sees Charity report sexual assault to police, as producers say it will explore survivor trauma.
- Former Coronation Street actress Angela Lonsdale has joined Emmerdale as DS Reid, appearing in a storyline where Charity Dingle reports a sexual assault by Dr Caitlin Todd.
- Actress Emma Atkins described the arc as "one of the most demanding and significant storylines," while producer Sophie Roper noted the plot explores complexities of how Charity processes trauma when the perpetrator is a woman.
- Lonsdale famously portrayed police officer Emma Watts on Coronation Street from 2000 to 2003, featuring a tempestuous marriage to Curly Watts and a long-lasting feud with Les Battersby.
- Meanwhile, former Coronation Street star Jake Parry is returning to the show in a new role 23 years after originally playing Simon Barlow, writing on TikTok: "Back where it all started 22 years ago, it's a pleasure to be back on this show."
- Fans should expect schedule changes this week due to the Women's World Cup, as neither Emmerdale nor Coronation Street will air on Thursday, June 11, while both shift airtimes Wednesday and Friday.
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Coronation Street star joins Emmerdale 23 years after leaving ITV show
Former Corrie actress Angela Lonsdale has appeared on Emmerdale in one of its recent episodes, as part of a new story involving Charity Dingle.
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