Gail Rodwell is Corrie’s longest running female character. Considering her lethal taste in men that’s quite an achievement.
Helen Worth, who plays her so brilliantly, says Gail really came into her own when she got her kids. Now she can lay claim to raising the soap’s most dysfunctional family.
Until recently, Gail was the only Weatherfield parent to have been pushed down the stairs by one of her brood (hi, David), an honour she now shares with Ken Barlow and his son Daniel.
As for her future, we’re hoping she will continue to drive her sons mad helping out at Trim Up North. Perhaps Vin Diesel the Weazle could be husband no. 6…
Early days
Raised by single mum Audrey, Gail first appeared in 1974 and actually spent her early years on the street as a lodger for Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) which gave her a broad education.
Gail’s big buddy was roommate Suzie Birchall . The pair brought Seventies fashion to the cobbles though their friendship soured when Suzie made a pass at Gail’s first husband Brian.
Gail’s favourite job was working in Jim’’
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