Jacqueline Leonard returns to River City as Lydia Murdoch. A familiar face from River City's past returns to Shieldinch this year when Jacqueline Leonard reprises her role as Lydia Murdoch, the estranged wife of local gangster Lenny.

What else was Jacqueline Leonard in?

Filmography

• Known For. Chaplin Yankee Doodle Dancer (1992)
• EastEnders Lorraine / Lorraine Wicks (1996-1997)
• Maisie Raine Sally Murphy (1999)
• Doctors Dr. Caroline Powers (2000-2003)
• Actress. ...
• Coronation Street Linda Hancock (2015-2022)
• Something Wonderful Sarah (2021)
• The Shore Janet (2018)

Where is Jacqueline Pirie now?

She opened one of her drama schools in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, before moving it to Victoria, British Columbia, where she now resides.

How old is Linda Hancock?

Linda is played by actress Jacqueline Leonard. Jacqueline was born on November 28 1965 making her 56 years old.

Does Jacqueline Leonard have kids?

Is Jacqueline Leonard married? Jacqueline is married to husband Alex Mansfield and the pair share a 20-year-old daughter Aleisha.

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Who is Jacqueline Leonard Corrie?

Jacqueline Leonard (born 28th November 1965 in Blackpool) appeared on Coronation Street in February and March 2015 as Linda Hancock, ex-wife of Owen Armstrong and mother to Izzy and Katy. She made a return to the role in February and March 2022.

What age is Lydia from River City?

The 56-year-old was last seen in Shieldinch three years ago when River City viewers were led to believe she was accidentally killed by her husband Lenny, who then covered up the crime.

Is Lydia in River City still alive?

When Lydia wakes up she tells DCI Grant that Lenny must have discovered her affair with Alex and tried to kill her out of revenge. She's heartbroken but feels returning to Shieldinch isn't an option. Lydia makes a Deal with the Devil! Grant helps Lydia fake her death and she escapes to Italy.

Is Lydia alive in River City 2022?

Still reeling from news that Lydia has been found, the crook waits impatiently at the safehouse after he'd spent months searching for her following the revelation from his nemesis DCI Rachel Grant, played by Therese Bradley, that she was alive.

Who plays Josephs granny in Corrie?

However, soap watchers were left distracted during the scenes after instantly recognising Linda star Jacqueline, 56, from her role as Lorraine Wicks on EastEnders, who played the on-screen mother of Joe Wicks (Paul Nicholls).

Who plays Granny Linda in Corrie?

Linda, played by Jacqueline Leonard, is visiting her grandson Joseph and has noticed that his dad Chesney Brown is struggling to make ends meet while bringing up her grandson as well as quads with his partner Gemma Winter.

Who is leaving River City 2020?

River City star Sean Connor has said a tearful farewell to show following the latest episode - and fans are worried that another two of their favourites may have left. Actor Sean Connor, alongside David Paisley and Charlene Boyd all appear to have made an exit from the soap after the latest episodes.

Is Jacqueline Leonard Scottish?

The family lived in Scotland for much of Leonard's childhood, which is another reason why returning north to shoot River City is so special for her. “I grew up near Bathgate and Falkirk, and everyone in the family used to ask when I was coming up here to work.

Who is Chesneys sons mum?

Joseph Peter Brown is the son of Chesney Brown and Katy Armstrong and older half-brother of Aled, Bryn, Carys and Llio Winter-Brown. Born in 2011 to 17-year-old parents, Joseph was one year old when Katy left Chesney, taking Joseph with her.

Who is Joseph's mum?

Linda, played by Jacqueline Leonard, is Katy Armstrong's mum. In October 2017 Joseph's mum, played by Georgia May Foote, was killed off-screen in a car crash in Portugal.

What has Linda Hancock been in?

Since the Square and before the cobbles she has appeared on Holby City, Doctors, Waterloo Road and for 14 years she starred as Lydia Murdoch in Scottish soap, River City. The 56-year-old Blackpool actress said she would love to stay in Corrie permanently but this time it's another 'flying visit'.

Where is Jacqueline Chadwick now?

With a vow never to return to acting, in 2004 she founded "The Jacqueline Chadwick Academy of Performing Arts" workshop, teaching drama. By 2007 she had set up a drama school in her home town of Stirling, and opened another school in British Columbia, Canada - where she now resides.

Who is the new character Linda in Coronation Street?

Glamorous Linda is played by Blackpool-born actress, Jacqueline Leonard. And some eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice that Jacqueline has appeared in a string of other TV shows too, including Eastenders. One fan wrote: "Corrie fans..