Liz McDonald to return as Rovers landlady

Liz McDonald is to make a comeback to Coronation Street as landlady of the Rovers.



Actress Beverley Callard, who was behind the bar of the iconic pub bet­ween 2006 and 2011, will return to the ITV soap when Liz's son Steve (Simon Gregson) buys the Rovers from Stella (Michelle Collins).

An insider told the Daily Star: "The McDonalds have always had a soft spot for the Rovers. Steve would never have got rid of it if it wasn't for his financial problems when he was wed to Becky.

"So now that he can afford it again, he can't wait to get back in there."

Steve doesn't tell anyone about buying back the Rovers, other than Liz who returns in the autumn. Stella only knows that an unknown buyer is interested.

Stella tells Eva and Gloria in scenes airing next month: "I've got someone who's offered the asking price, it's a mystery buyer.

"£160,000 is a fair price, it's a lot of money. We're going to have to start packing today, we move out on Friday."

Liz was last seen on screen in April 2011, when she left Weatherfield after her on-off partner Jim (Charles Lawson) had put her through more heartbreak.

The best part Beverly ever played was Donna's mum in Two Pints of Lager & A Packet of Crisps. They never found a suitable replacement character and the series went downhill rapidly after she left.

I think you're right there. And the best landlady of the Rovers was Bet Lynch.

And the best landlady of the Rovers was Bet Lynch.

Appears I'm not alone in thinking that!