Coronation Street fans welcomed actor Sean Wilson back as David Platt's dad Martin after 13 years away from the cobbles.
On Thursday night's episode, David (Jack P Shepherd) went to meet his dad as he wondered whether to confide in him about being sexually assaulted by Josh Tucker.
"You can tell me who's upset you." - Martin
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2018
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The 52-year-old actor, who last appeared in Corrie in 2005 having debuted in the soap in 1985, described returning to the role as being similar to "putting on an old jumper".
Fans were delighted to see Martin Platt back on screens, with many calling for him to make a full-time return to the soap.
Can Martin please stay for good David needs him @itvcorrie #Corrie
— jez tallack (@jezbit1220) March 22, 2018
So good to see Martin back😊 I’ve missed him @SeanWilsonChef @itvcorrie #Corrie
— Alicia (@xxAlicia89) March 22, 2018
Martin Platt slipped straight back into character as if he had never been away #corrie
— Nicola (@Nicola66short) March 22, 2018
@SeanWilsonChef is so good Seeing Martin back on the Cobbles tonight loved you scenes with @JackPShepherd88 #Corrie 👏
— jez tallack (@jezbit1220) March 22, 2018
pls can Martin stay permanently #Corrie
— daisy (@DaisyStoyle) March 22, 2018
Wilson has said he has not ruled out a permanent return to the soap, telling ITV's Lorraine: "I walked into the building ... Angela was there at the door, who was always there at the door.
"The make-up girls were all the same girls, went on the set and same cameramen, every corner I walked around it was someone familiar."
He added: "The first scene is with Jack and I just walked on to the set and I think the first or second take they were like 'Thanks very much, that was very good, boys.'
"I said to Jack 'Oh my god, this is like rolling back the years'."
Asked if he would be keen to return permanently, Wilson said: "I think I've made it clear the character has enough links within the show. Past relationships, marriages, children, grandchildren - there's quite a bit to go at."
