As Schmeichel retires from Corrie, actor Sam Aston, who plays Chesney, says goodbye to his best pal and looks back at filming their emotional last scenes together and some of his best moments on the Street.

See classic clips including the very first time Chesney met Schmeichel and discover how they coaxed the Great Dane into the hot tub for the infamous Cilla and Les bath scene!

Watch the moving interview with special clips now.

If you've been affected by this storyline -
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support
Tele: 0800 096 6606
Email: pbssmail@bluecross.or.uk

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