More details: Visit websiteTWO more names have been confirmed for the highly anticipated crossover episode with Brookside and Hollyoaks - as fan excitement continues to build.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the iconic soap, which saw some of it's stars reunite earlier this year , was being revived for a special episode to commemorate Hollyoaks' 30 th anniversary.
Now it's been announced that John McArdle and Paul Usher will be reprising their roles as Billy Corkhill and Barry Grant respectively.
Speaking of his return, John, who has also starred on Emmerdale , expressed: "It's going to be a nostalgic visit back to the famous close. Also I've got to try and find the character of Billy Corkhill again as I haven't played him for 35 years!⁘
Meanwhile, Paul, who has also starred on EastEnders, was part of the original cast from the very first episode in 1982, playing the character of Barry for 13 years.
He later returned for a brief stint in 1997 and again in 1998 before coming back for the show's final episode in 2003.
Paul admitted he was "looking forward to seeing all of the old faces," but it remains to be seen which other characters will be coming back for the one-off special.
This announcement comes after it was previously revealed that actress Sue Johnston would be reprising her role as matriarch Sheila Grant , the wife of John's character Billy.
Sue last played Shelia in 1990 – as the character left after marrying Billy and moving to Basingstoke with him.
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