Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is one of the most iconic characters on TV and has been played by actor David Neilson for almost three decades.
Roy first made his appearance on the Cobbles in 1995 as a secondary character, but two years later, Roy became a permanent fixture on the ITV soap and ever since, he has captured the nation’s hearts as loveable Roy, with his signature cardigans and shopping bag he seems to take everywhere, writes The Mirror.
And many die-hard fans of the soap will recall Roy's heartbreaking love affair with anorak-wearing Hayley, played by actress Julie Hesmondhalgh.
