Care home residents thank Corrie star for spirit lifting performance
Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A Perthshire care home resident made an award-winning former Coronation Street actor’s day by sending her a special message on primetime TV this week.Gordon Dilworth of Balhousie Pitlochry thanked Julie Hesmondhalgh for a performance she gave residents last year to lift their spirits during a segment on Monday night’s The One Show on BBC One.The show’s producers approached the home to take part in the broadcast as a surprise for Julie, who was being interviewed about her theatre and TV work.As well as Gordon’s message, a group of residents and staff were featured cheering to the delight of Julie and the show’s presenters.Last summer, Julie