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Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox filming documentary to mark 90th birthday

Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox filming documentary to mark 90th birthday
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ITV commissions a documentary about Barbara Knox, aka Coronation Street legend Rita Tanner, to mark her 90th birthday.

ITV has commissioned a one-off documentary to celebrate the 90th birthday of Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox.

The actress has played the part of Rita Tanner since 1964 and has served as regular cast member for the last 51 years.

In the programme, Knox will be joined by former castmate Bradley Walsh as she looks back on her time on the soap and discusses her personal life, revealing childhood memories and photos for the first time.

The show will also feature candid interviews with some of the many actors and actresses to have worked with her on Corrie over the years.

"It's easy to throw the words 'legend' and 'icon' around, but Barbara Knox really does embody both of those terms," said Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's head of entertainment commissioning.

"It's a privilege to tell the story of one of British television's most enduring stars as she celebrates a very special birthday."

The programme will air on ITV1 and ITVX later this year.

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