Paula Wilcox is set to return to Coronation Street after 51 years as Geoff Metcalfe’s former lover… but can she save Yasmeen from prison?
- Paula first appeared on Coronation Street in 1969 as Janice, the younger sister of Ray Langton
- She then went on to star in other big TV shows including The Lovers, opposite the father of Kate Beckinsale – Richard Beckinsale
- She was also in sitcom The Liver Birds and from 2007 to 2008 was Hilary Potts in Emmerdale
- And she also starred in the spin-off prequel of Only Fools And Horses in 2011 as Del Boy’s grandmother, Violet Trotter
- Anyone affected by this storyline should contact Refuge, the freephone, 24-hour helpline on 0808 2000 247
She had a small role on Coronation Street 51 years ago before moving on to playing Chrissy Plummer in Man About the House.
But Paula Wilcox is set to visit the Rovers Return once again in a much larger role.
The actress, 70, is coming back to Coronation Street this month as Elaine, a former girlfriend of Geoff Metcalfe (played by Ian Bartholomew, 65) who has been torturing his wife Yasmeen (played by Shelley King, 64) for months.
Comeback: Paula Wilcox is set to return to Coronation Street after 51 years this month as Geoff Metcalfe’s former lover – but can she save Yasmeen from a stint in prison?
Elaine may be set to testify in court when Yasmeen, who is currently in prison, goes on trial for attacking Geoff after snapping under the stress of his constant abuse.
A TV source told The Sun: ‘If Yasmeen pursues the defence that she snapped after endless cruelty at the hands of Geoff, then Elaine’s testimony could prove invaluable.
‘But as this is Corrie it won’t be plain sailing, there’ll be quite a few twists and turns along the way.
Throwback: Paula, 70, first appeared on Coronation Street in 1969 as Janice, the younger sister of Ray Langton (pictured in 1969)
‘Paula is only making a guest appearance for a few weeks but it’s a role she’ll relish sinking her teeth into.’
While Yasmeen is stuck in prison, Geoff’s abusive ways are currently being uncovered by his daughter-in-law Sally Metcalfe (played by Sally Dyvenor, 57).
On the show Sally is a survivor of domestic abuse so is particularly outraged to find out that her father-in-law is an abuser.
Moving on: Paula left her small role on Coronation Street in 1969 before moving on to playing Chrissy Plummer in 70s sitcom Man About the House (pictured)
Paula first appeared on Coronation Street in 1969 as Janice, the younger sister of Ray Langton.
She then went on to star in other big TV shows including The Lovers, opposite the father of Kate Beckinsale – Richard Beckinsale.
She was also in sitcom The Liver Birds and from 2007 to 2008 was Hilary Potts in Emmerdale.
And she also starred in the spin-off prequel of Only Fools And Horses in 2011 as Del Boy’s grandmother, Violet Trotter.
Anyone affected by this storyline should contact Refuge, the freephone, 24-hour helpline on 0808 2000 247
Old flame: Paula will return as Elaine, a former girlfriend of Geoff (played by Ian Bartholomew, 65) who has been torturing his wife Yasmeen (played by Shelley King, 64) for months (pictured: Geoff and Yasmeen)
The truth will come out: While Yasmeen is stuck in prison, Geoff’s abusive ways are currently being revealed by his daughter-in-law Sally Metcalfe (played by Sally Dyvenor, 57)