Sue Johnston to reprise her role in Brookside as Shelia Grant

Actress Sue Johnston is set to reprise her role in Brookside for the TV soap’s long-awaited return.

Camera crews are set to return to the famous cul-de-sac as part of a one-off special episode to mark Hollyoaks’ 30th anniversary.

Johnston, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2009, will return to the character of Liverpudlian matriarch Sheila Grant, later Corkhill.

“It’ll be so lovely to go back and be Sheila for a day as it was such big, enjoyable part of my life,” said Johnston, who is also well-known for playing Barbara Royle in the award-winning BBC comedy The Royle Family.