Jack P. Shepherd advocates for family reunion in Helen Worth's final Coronation Street scenes

Jack P. Shepherd, who plays David Platt on "Coronation Street," has successfully pushed for a rewrite of Helen Worth's final episode as Gail Platt. He wanted all of Gail's on-screen family present for her last scene. Gail Platt, a character since 1974, will exit the show on Christmas Day amid wedding plans. Shepherd insisted that the farewell should include her children, leading to a new scene that features the entire Platt family together. The filming of Gail's final scenes was emotional, with 500 crew members attending to say goodbye. Each of Gail's children will have touching moments with her, making the farewell significant for both the cast and viewers.