Hollywood royalty returns to Coronation Street next week with Dynasty legend Stephanie Beacham back in her role as Ken Barlow's former lover Martha Frazer to ruffle some feathers in Weatherfield. And the screen icon was in glamorous form as she headed for a night out in Manchester on Saturday night to support one of the city's biggest fundraising galas.
Stephanie wowed the red carpet in a glittering black dress as she arrived with her long-term partner Bernie to support the Michael Josephson MBE Ball at the Hilton on Deansgate. But on screen, fans will soon be seeing her rekindle her passion with Corrie 's most famous lothario Ken.
And Stephanie, 75, says she is loving being reunited with her "great friend" Bill Roache on the cobbles after 12 years. She said: "Bill is a great friend I respect so much. I really love his modesty and sweetness."
