Coronation Street legend to return to screens in new Call the Midwife series

Wendi Peters, known for portraying Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, has joined a new star-studded BBC detective series, appearing unrecognisable in the role. Simultaneously, Coronation Street legend Julie Hesmondhalgh is set to return to the small screen. She will be appearing in the latest series of Call the Midwife, a move expected to delight fans of the programme. Both actors are transitioning from their soap opera fame to these new BBC productions.