Storylines of Coronation Street bar area, the Select, and the Snug into one larger bar making the interior set match the size of the outdoor set more closely. It has stayed the same layout ever since, but its wallpaper and fittings were updated in 2008. In 2002-03, "Coronation Street" featured storyline of Richard Hillman (Brian Capron), who entered as a relative of the late Alma Halliwell (Amanda Barrie). Initially the character was seen offering financial advice to residents and buying the house of Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire), in an arrangement where she would have the right to live in it for her lifetime, but
The British Soap Awards in a row. Bill Tarmey, who played Jack Duckworth in "Coronation Street", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in November 2012. Betty Driver, who played Betty Williams in "Coronation Street", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in October 2011. Maggie Jones, who played Blanche Hunt in "Coronation Street", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in December 2009. Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden in "Emmerdale", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2008. Wendy Richard, who played Pauline Fowler in "EastEnders", was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in