Jack P Shepherd requests family reunion for Helen Worth's farewell on Coronation Street

Helen Worth, known for her role as Gail Platt, will exit Coronation Street on Christmas Day after 50 years. Her final scenes were filmed in October, and they will feature emotional farewells with her family. Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt, requested that Helen's last scene include the entire Platt family together. Initially, there was no scene planned for all of them, but the writers accommodated his request. The farewell episode is expected to highlight the close-knit family dynamic, marking a significant change for the Platts as they move forward without their matriarch.