Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd has explained why his character connects with audiences.
The soap star is renowned for his role as David Platt in the ITV show. He first joined the cast in 2000 and has since become one of Weatherfield's most iconic figures.
Jack's legendary status was confirmed this week as his character was immortalised with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool. Corrie has a loyal following on Merseyside - and Jack told the ECHO at the grand unveiling why he thinks his character resonates with so many people.