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A 95-year-old Coronation Street legend has revealed why she has come out of retirement 27 years after exiting the popular soap opera. Actress Thelma Barlow, who is known for playing Mavis Wilton on the ITV show, had a 26-year run on the programme before leaving in 1997. Now, the star has revealed she is starring in a new film called 'Sleepless in Settle'.
According to the Radio Times , the 22-minute film sees Thelma star as Barbara, a character trying to find a romantic partner for her middle-aged son Alan (Graham Turner). Corrie legend Thelma Barlow comes out of retirement 27 years after her exit to star in new film The Coronation Street legend told the magazine that she was excited to join the project and revealed what tempted her to take part. She shared that the role of Barbara was specifically created for her by her friend, writer and director Judy Flynn.
The ITV actress said: “I was familiar with her work and knew it would be good. "The characters are so well drawn, it was a joy. "Good writing is easy to learn, there are some lovely lines that reminded me of when I joined Coronation Street.
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