Pics: Sally and Tim as Annie and Albert for Text Santa

Pictures have been released showing some of the Coronation Street cast as classic characters.  It's all in aid of a sketch that will run as part of ITV's Text Santa on Friday 18 December.

Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) is done up as Annie Walker.  Joe Duttine (Tim Metcalfe) is Uncle Albert Tatlock.  And Debbie Rush (Anna Windass) is dolled up as Elsie Tanner.

And Les Dennis will do his Mavis "I don't really know" Riley!

Sir Richard Branson will also join in the Coronation Street sketch. Read more on that here.

It's not the first time that Corrie cast members have dressed up as blasts from the show's past. Have a look here for some more amazing photos.





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Corrie cast blasts from the past

This Friday night, December 18th 2015 is ITV's Text Santa.  It's a great thing they do for charity every Christmas and they raise loads of cash for good causes.

As part of Friday night's show, there'll be a Coronation Street sketch called Back to The Future.  Some of the current Corrie cast get dressed up as Corrie icons from the past. As yet, we don't know who's getting dressed up as who but hopefully there'll be pics online after the event and it might be on YouTube too.  Sir Richard Branson is even turning up!

The idea of current cast members dressing up as Corrie icons of old isn't a new idea, it's been done before a few times. I always enjoy these sorts of things, so here's some pictures of when cast members dressed up as Corrie icons to whet our appetite for Friday night's Text Santa!

From the ill-fated Coronation Street musical 'Street of Dreams', Kym Marsh was made up as Elsie Tanner.

For Coronation Street's 50th anniversary Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor) and Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) were made up as Stan and Hilda Ogden.

And as Jack and Vera Duckworth...

And as Curly and Raquel Watts.

Also from the ill-fated Coronation Street musical, here's Rachel Leskovac (Natalie Blakeman) as Bet Lynch singing He's My Man.

Can you think of any more I might have missed?






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Sir Richard Branson joins Coronation Street for Text Santa

 

Sir Richard Branson is joining Corrie for ITV's Text Santa. The Virgin boss is making a special one-off appearance as part of a Coronation Street Back To The Future-themed sketch for Text Santa Christmas Jumper Day. 

It'll be aired on Friday 18 December.

The sketch sees Sir Richard arriving on the street in his DeLorean and calling on locals Tyrone and Kirk to help fix the flashy car.

However, when the boys ignore his strict instructions not to touch anything, they are transported back to Coronation Street Christmases of the past and the future.

ITV Text Santa tell us that we are in for a treat as the pair encounter iconic characters including Annie Walker, Albert Tatlock, Elsie Tanner and Mavis Riley - played by current cast members.

Whilst they enjoy their adventures Sir Richard has a few of his own as he encounters current day characters including Dev and Leanne.

Speaking about taking part in the sketch, Sir Richard said: “I was delighted to be a part of Coronation Street’s special sketch for ITV’s Text Santa which will be shown on 18th December at 8pm. I hope everyone will do their bit in a Christmas knit and donate to this fantastic appeal.”

This year the Text Santa appeal is supporting Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children. 100% of all donations will be split between these three incredible charities.



Deirdre: A Life on Coronation Street - official ITV tribute to a soap icon. Available here.

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Corrie goes Back to the Future for Text Santa

This year's Text Santa on ITV will take place on Saturday 18 December.

Coronation Street are joining in with some of the cast members as you’ve never seen them before - or have you?

Corrie stars will travel ‘Back To The Future'.  Some of today’s Corrie stars will morph into iconic characters of old - and a very special guest star will be on hand to drive them to their destination.

 

Text Santa is now in its fifth year and has so far raised over £21million for UK charities. 100% of the money will be shared equally amongst the Text Santa charities going directly to support their vital work.  

Deirdre: A Life on Coronation Street - official ITV tribute to a soap icon. Available here.

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