One appearance on an episode of Coronation Street sparked a 'spin-off' series for two characters that wasn't set on the cobbles.
The Brothers McGregor first aired in 1985 and followed two-half brothers from Liverpool, who ran a second-hand car lot in the city.
But some will remember that neither brother was satisfied and had aspirations for a different life. Read More: 'Many a good night at Quaffers': Your memories of the legendary Stockport nightclub Cyril, played by Philip Whitchurch, saw himself as 'the next Frank Sinatra' and Wesley, played by Paul Barber who later starred as Denzil in Only Fools and Horses , had hopes of becoming a successful businessman.
But some television fans may be unaware that the idea for the sitcom came after the characters first appeared on ITV's Corrie.
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