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Why Sally Ann Matthews Left Coronation Street | Soap Scoop Interview
In this special bonus episode of Soap Scoop, we’re joined by a true soap legend — Sally Ann Matthews, former Coronation Street landlady and beloved Rovers Return icon, Jenny Bradley.
Sally Ann joins us to talk about:
* Her exciting new role in the UK tour of Here & Now – The Steps Musical
*Being personally recommended for the show by Steps’ Claire Richards
*Life on stage vs life in the Rovers
*What it really felt like running the Rovers Return
*Working alongside Barbara Knox and the magic of the Corrie make-up room
*Why she hasn’t watched Corrie since Jenny’s exit
*Whether Jenny could ever return — or even cross over to EastEnders
Sally reflects on 40 years since her first Corrie appearance, the joy of playing Jenny, and why leaving the show felt like the right time. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes insight into the emotional and practical realities of life on Britain’s biggest soap. If you’re a Coronation Street fan — or simply love hearing from soap royalty — this one’s for you.
00:00 – Introduction: Soap legend Sally Ann Matthews joins us
00:28 – Touring with Here & Now – The Steps Musical
01:20 – Being recommended by Claire Richards
02:30 – What the Steps musical is really about
04:05 – Audience reactions & mega-mix finale
05:54 – First time doing a musical
07:24 – Working with Corrie co-stars on tour
08:48 – 40 years since Jenny’s first appearance
10:34 – What it was really like running the Rovers
12:09 – Why Jenny’s exit felt right
13:58 – The pressure of being Corrie landlady
15:28 – Why Sally hasn’t watched Corrie since leaving
16:56 – Missing the make-up room & cast camaraderie
18:11 – Would Jenny ever return?
19:24 – Could Jenny move to EastEnders?!
20:48 – Sally’s ideal future for Jenny
Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays, and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.
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In this special bonus episode of Soap Scoop, we’re joined by a true soap legend — Sally Ann Matthews, former Coronation Street landlady and beloved Rovers Return icon, Jenny Bradley.
Sally Ann joins us to talk about:
* Her exciting new role in the UK tour of Here & Now – The Steps Musical
*Being personally recommended for the show by Steps’ Claire Richards
*Life on stage vs life in the Rovers
*What it really felt like running the Rovers Return
*Working alongside Barbara Knox and the magic of the Corrie make-up room
*Why she hasn’t watched Corrie since Jenny’s exit
*Whether Jenny could ever return — or even cross over to EastEnders
Sally reflects on 40 years since her first Corrie appearance, the joy of playing Jenny, and why leaving the show felt like the right time. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes insight into the emotional and practical realities of life on Britain’s biggest soap. If you’re a Coronation Street fan — or simply love hearing from soap royalty — this one’s for you.
00:00 – Introduction: Soap legend Sally Ann Matthews joins us
00:28 – Touring with Here & Now – The Steps Musical
01:20 – Being recommended by Claire Richards
02:30 – What the Steps musical is really about
04:05 – Audience reactions & mega-mix finale
05:54 – First time doing a musical
07:24 – Working with Corrie co-stars on tour
08:48 – 40 years since Jenny’s first appearance
10:34 – What it was really like running the Rovers
12:09 – Why Jenny’s exit felt right
13:58 – The pressure of being Corrie landlady
15:28 – Why Sally hasn’t watched Corrie since leaving
16:56 – Missing the make-up room & cast camaraderie
18:11 – Would Jenny ever return?
19:24 – Could Jenny move to EastEnders?!
20:48 – Sally’s ideal future for Jenny
Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays, and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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