Hayley Cropper will be making something of a 'return' to Coronation Street - eight years since the popular character departed the ITV soap for good. Hayley, the wife of Roy Cropper, died in heartbreaking scenes in 2014, but her memory is about to be revived.
Viewers will remember that Hayley customarily wore a red hooded anorak, and the garment is making a comeback as part of a new storyline. In scenes to be shown next week, Bernie will be seen persuading Roy's niece Nina to let her clean her uncle's flat for his birthday, as a way of earning extra money.
Bernie finds a box of old clothes while in the flat, and suggests that they be donated to charity. However, Nina doesn't spot Hayley's red anorak in the box.