Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd claims soap bosses 'lied' about iconic storyline

Major bombshell

CORONATION Street actor Jack P Shepherd, known for his role as David Platt, has accused soap bosses of lying about a classic storyline due to time and budget constraints. The star made the revelation on the podcast 'On The Sofa'.

Richard Hillman saga

Shepherd discussed the iconic Richard Hillman storyline, revealing that contrary to what was said, they only filmed one ending instead of three alternatives, as claimed by the show's producers.

Villainous reign of terror

The Richard Hillman character, played by Brian Capron, met his demise in 2003 after a dramatic storyline involving the abduction of several characters and a fatal crash into a canal. The character briefly returned last year for a special appearance.

Return to Weatherfield

Brian Capron, who portrayed Richard Hillman, shared his experience of returning to the show after over two decades since the character's exit, praising the writing and the balance of dark humor and menace in the scene.

Coronation Street continues to air on ITV1 and ITVX.