Julie Goodyear played glamorous Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch
Julie Goodyear played glamorous Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch
Coronation Street's Julie Goodyear wants to return to the show for the funeral of much-loved character Betty Williams.
Julie was among the many Corrie stars who attended soap legend Betty Driver's funeral in Manchester at the weekend.
Julie played glamorous Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch for 25 years, and The Sun reports she wants to be part of the tribute the soap pays to barmaid Betty Williams, due to air in the new year.
A source said: "Julie worked with Betty for 25 years and wants to be part of her exit.
"She's not coming back permanently but she's up for doing an episode.
"Nothing is set in stone yet - but a funeral with stars past and present would be really fitting. She deserves a tribute episode and everyone wants to honour her memory and her work."
Julie, 69, paid tribute to actress Betty last week saying: "She was a true icon and legend and a dear friend. We laughed together, we cried together. We never once had a cross word."
Betty Driver starred in Corrie for 42 years.