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A lookback at Coronation Street star Helen Worth's most iconic storylines as Gail Platt after she announced her shock exit from the soap


As Corrie fans count down to Gail's final farewell in the coming months, MailOnline takes a look-back at some of her most iconic storylines...

Defending the storyline, a spokesperson for the soap said at the time: 'It is a fact that Britain has Europe's highest teenage pregnancy figures and Coronation Street is reflecting that and telling the story of one young girl.' Viewers of the ITV soap rushed to social media to praise actress Helen Worth's performance as she delivered a stunning monologue overlaid with scenes of Weatherfield residents hearing the news of Aidan's death. Meanwhile David Platt (played by Jack P Shepherd) was heading to court for his plea hearing after being charged with assaulting Gary Windass (Mikey North) at the charity boxing match, but did a runner from lawyer Imran's (Charlie De Melo) car.

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