Corrie's Kirkbride: I ignore people who call me Deirdre

Anne Kirkbride hates it when people refer to her as her 'Coronation Street' alter ego, Deirdre Barlow.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2012 - 18:25

Anne Kirkbride hates it when people refer to her as her 'Coronation Street' alter ego, Deirdre Barlow.

The iconic star has appeared as Deirdre on the ITV soap for 40 years, but gets upset if fans don't refer to her by her actual name when they meet her off set.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Manchester Person: Corrie Person: Kirkbride Person: Deirdre Anne Kirkbride Person: Deirdre Barlow Person: Anne Kirkbride Person: Deirdre Person: Anne Organisation: ITV

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