It is the cause of much excitement when an actor who plays a beloved, or villainous, soap character is replaced, with loyal audiences adjusting to a new face and voice.
Over the years, Coronation Street fans have seen many characters return to the cobbles looking completely different, such as Summer Spellman, Daniel Osbourne and looking further back, Tracey and Peter Barlow.
In fact, some characters have had multiple faces over the years, with Peter Barlow being portrayed by an astounding seven actors. Some actors quit, leaving bosses to replace them, and other times producers may want a character to appear older.
