Coronation Street fans were first introduced to what we now know to be the Platt family nearly fifty years ago. Their time on the cobbles dates back to 1974, when Gail Tilsley, played by Helen Worth, first arrived on the ITV soap.
And, during their time in Weatherfield, the different family members have been part of some of the soap's biggest storylines. Viewers will remember everything from Sarah's teenage pregnancy and David's menacing ways to Gail's multiple marriages and almost being killed by Richard Hillman. Heartbreak has also hit the Platts, with Gail's eldest son, Nick, suffering a brain tumour.
But the actors who play the Platts have also led interesting lives off-screen too, reports the Daily Star. Some have remained veterans on the show, whereas others have pursued new careers.
