Beverley Callard is "loving every moment" of her career and has no plans to leave ‘Coronation Street’.
The soap legend – who first played Liz McDonald three decades ago – is still enjoying her time as the Rovers Return mainstay, and while she recently announced her role in new theatre show ‘The Thunder Girls’, she has dismissed speculation it means she is leaving the cobbles.
She tweeted: "No, I’m not leaving @itvcorrie I love playing "Liz". Great stories happening!
"But I’m doing some fab theatre too @rockyhorroruk Liverpool @TheThunderGirls Salford. Loving every moment!!!!!!! X (sic)"
Although Beverley – who is also appearing on stage in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ – normally has to snub other work offers because of ‘Corrie’ commitments, she has figured out an arrangement with soap bosses.
This year marks 30 years since 61-year-old Beverley’s first appearance on the cobbles, and she has admitted it’s "very scary" to look back and really think about how long it’s been.
She recently joked: "It’s very scary isn’t it? And the worst thing is I hate watching myself!
"30 good years though – and of course ‘Coronation Street’ is actually 60 next year, which is even better."
Although she has enjoyed a varied career – including credits for the likes of ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ and ‘Loose Women’ – Beverley revealed she doesn’t mind that more fans seem to know her as Liz than any other role.
She admitted: "I love it because as you can imagine, we get recognised wherever we go. Liz is loved so I appreciated that greatly!"
Beverley Callard opens up on Coronation Street future
