Soap favourite Jack Duckworth bows out of Coronation Street

Jack Duckworth was reunited with his beloved Vera in moving scenes last night as he bowed out of Coronation Street.

The soap stalwart, played by Bill Tarmey, died in the same armchair in which his wife passed away three years ago.

The actor planned to leave last year but was persuaded to stay and be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.