Coronation Street to pay tribute to soap legends Jack and Vera at Fiz and Tyrone's wedding

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12 Dec 2022, 18:47

Coronation Street to pay tribute to soap legends Jack and Vera at Fiz and Tyrone's wedding

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Get the hankies out. Coronation Street will pay a touching tribute to two Weatherfield icons, Jack and Vera, over Christmas as surrogate son Tyrone prepares his secret wedding to Fiz.

The festive occasion taking place on Christmas Day is sure to be 'full of warmth' says show boss, Iain MacLeod. "A few years ago we went a bit Die Hard with the Gary Windass and the funfair story, which I absolutely loved.

"This year it's got loads of comedy, family fun, loads of warmth."

Fiz and Tyrone (aka the soap's Alan Halsall and Jennie McAlpine) have spoken about being likened to the late soap legends, Jack and Vera Duckworth (formerly played by Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey).

"It's something I shy away from as much as I possibly can," Alan said.

Coronation Street to pay tribute to soap legends Jack and Vera at Fiz and Tyrone's wedding

Credit: Rex

"For me, Jack and Vera were out there on their own. I think they are absolutely brilliant. I'd like to be the Tyrone and Fiz."

Jennie added: "Equally, it's always so lovely to be asked that and the fact that they are always remembered through Tyrone's history with them and there's a picture of them up in their house and we've still got their bar.

"To get to live in their house is an absolute treat."

Tyrone and Fiz

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A source told The Sun of the festive plot: "Tyrone manages to keep it such a secret, furious Fiz thinks he has made no Christmas plans.

"She sets off on Christmas Day to try and get stuff for dinner but her car breaks down and she has no phone signal.

"Meanwhile, back in Weatherfield, everyone is ready for the wedding. The big question is, 'Will they, won’t they?'."

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