Granada Coronation Street

Brown first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on Barry Hines' novel, making him one of the most well-known comedians of his generation.

The actor and singer, from Blackpool, has made her first appearance in the soap as Glenda, working behind the bar at the Rovers.

The Blackpool-born actor, who rose to fame on a TV talent show in 2008, says starring in the soap has always been on her "bucket list."