Coronation Street takes home four gongs at the Inside Soap Awards
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street has been awarded four prizes at this year's Inside Soap Awards. Three of the soap's stars were praised for their performances on the cobbles while the programme itself won the gong for best showstopper.
The best showstopper award is given to the soap that has the best showcase stunt or episode. It was awarded to Coronation Street for its acid attack storyline.
The instalment saw Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still) attempt to throw acid on Daisy Midgeley. She had been the victim of a long-running stalking storyline. READ MORE: Victoria Beckham says it was 'as simple as that' as she and David recall first meet READ MORE: The Long Shadow on ITV: cast, plot, how many episodes it has and what time it starts But Corrie's stars also received their fair share of prizes, with Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey, being given the gong for best newcomer.
Todd Boyce was also named best villain for his portrayal of serial killer Stephen Reid. Dame Maureen Lipman was awarded the prize for best comic performance.
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