For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here Coronation Street had to seamlessly add dramatic murder trial scenes featuring Abi Franklin after actress Sally Carman fell ill with Covid-19.
Sally was off work for a month after being stricken with the virus, so vital Corrie scenes showing her character Abi at the court were swiftly filmed and added after she returned.
After she had recovered the soap star managed to film her scenes, co-starring Michael Le Vell as her partner Kevin, within two days with a crew member who read out the lines. READ MORE: Tanya Bardsley looks stunning as she shares health update after collapse "It was very different for me because I came down with Covid so I was off for a month because I got it