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Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton reveals the surprising way he landed his iconic role as Sean Tully as he celebrates 20 years on the soap


The actor, 48, who arrived on the street way back in 2003, has been playing the barman and factory worker full time since April 2004.

Meanwhile, a harrowing storyline is set to continue on Coronation Street as Liam is left so desperate he contemplates suicide after suffering months of bullying by ringleader Mason. In an hour-long episode on Wednesday, the depths of Liam’s despair will be shown as he is seen to search online for ways to kill himself but is interrupted by his mum, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon). Iain Macleod, Executive Producer of Continuing Drama at ITV, said: 'This is a story that will have immense personal resonance for many people - it certainly did for some of the Coronation Street team.

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