On telly tonight: Deirdre and Me

Tonight's the night - Tuesday 13 November - for the special documentary all about Anne Kirkbride, who plays Coronation Street's Deirdre Barlow.

The documentary is called Deirdre And Me and will celebrate Anne's 40 years on Coronation Street.

It will cover the “Free Deirdre” campaign, the “Weatherfield One” story and Anne also tells of her grief when actress and close friend Maggie Jones, who played on-screen Corrie mum Blanche Hunt, died.

Deirdre and Me is on ITV1 tonight - Tuesday 13 November at 8pm.

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