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Coronation Street star Pauline McLynn has explained a secret tribute to the long-running soap, which will tie in with an upcoming special episode. Next week's scenes will feature a big party in The Rovers Return, as Maggie Driscoll (McLynn) celebrates her 65th birthday.

Viewers have already seen Maggie meticulously planning her birthday bash, ensuring every detail is perfect. However, her party spirit is dampened when the feisty matriarch experiences a flashback revealing her past struggles as a young wife and mother.

Speaking about the extravagant event, McLynn explained that Maggie's celebrations will also serve as a tribute to Coronation Street, as this month marks the soap's 65th anniversary.

"It is going to be a very big birthday. She's 65, which is a nod to the s

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