Helen Worth (born Cathryn Helen Wigglesworth; 7 January 1951) is a British actress. She is best known for playing Gail Platt in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street for 50 years from 1974 to 2024 (with a …

Helen Worth was born on 7 January 1951 in Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Doctor Who (1963) and The Strauss Family (1972). …

Apr 1, 2026 · Helen Worth was a Coronation Street staple for five decades, but the actor has said her final year on the cobbles cemented her decision to quit. The actor, 75, is opening up about leaving the...

Jun 5, 2024 · Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced she has left the ITV soap after five decades playing Gail Platt. Following the news, we take a look into the 73-year-old's life away from …

Mar 31, 2026 · Helen Worth has opened up on why she really left Coronation Street after playing the iconic role of Gail Platt for 50 years.

Mar 31, 2026 · Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has confirmed the real reason why she left the soap. The actor played matriarch Gail Rodwell for 50 years, before announcing her shocking …

Mar 31, 2026 · After five decades on Coronation Street, Helen Worth shares why she stepped away from Gail Platt and what made her final year so challenging.

Mar 31, 2026 · Helen Worth has spoken out on why she really left Coronation Street - a year and a half after the high-profile exit. The actress, 75, played Gail Platt for 50 years, making her one of the …

Oct 27, 2024 · The decision for Gail to be written out of the ITV soap came after actress Helen Worth decided to step back from her long-running role after celebrating an incredible 50 years on the cobbles.

Jun 5, 2024 · Actress Helen Worth is to leave Coronation Street after five decades on the cobbles. Worth celebrates her golden anniversary on the show next month, having played Gail Rodwell, …