Two stars of Coronation Street are mum and son in real life and many fans had no idea. Over the years, the ITV soap has seen several real-life family members tread the cobbles.

Over the years, the cobbles of Coronation Street have been graced by a number of real-life family members, including a mother and son duo who starred on the show

Sibling rivalry has seen Ryan and Adam Thomas star on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, twins Isabella and William Flanagan appeared on Corrie with sister Amelia playing April Windsor on Emmerdale, whilst Peter Ash played Paul Foreman in Weatherfield and cousin Will Ash landed the role of Caleb Milligan on Emmerdale.

Tributes are being paid to the actor Geoffrey Hinsliff, best known for playing Don Brennan in Coronation Street, who has died at the age of 87. Hinsliff, who was born in Leeds, first found fame in the ITV soap in 1987 with his cobbles career lasting a decade.

Many viewers have been following their soap favourites for years, but may not be aware that several stars have real-life family connections

Emmerdale actress Claire King has been part of the soap world for over 30 years, playing the iconic Kim Tate. But fans were left stunned after they spotted her in a rival soap