Samia Longchambon says Mikey North will have a big role in the Coronation Street Christmas episodes.
The ITV soap is set to ramp up the drama over the festive season.
Although specific details are being kept under wraps, the 37-year-old actress – who plays Maria Connor – has revealed her co-star’s alter ego Gary Windass will be taking centre stage.
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She told Digital Spy: “It was actually really nice doing night shoots because it made it all feel completely different.
“It does get you into the Christmas spirit at first but when you have been filming it for three weeks everyone is like: ‘’’
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