Coronation Street Cobbles Evoke Emotion in Welsh Actor

Welsh actor Nathan Sussex recently described his visit to the set of Coronation Street as a "quite emotional" experience. Known for portraying the villain Buster in Hollyoaks, Sussex admitted that even for him, being on the iconic soap opera's set felt like a surreal "pinch-me moment." He emphasized the significant cultural impact of Coronation Street, noting its status as a "national institution" that many have grown up with.

While his character, Richie Parkinson, is currently involved in a murder investigation on the show, Sussex revealed that no specifics about the storyline's conclusion have been shared with him yet. However, he hinted that the plot might build towards the popular Christmas episodes. Sussex, originally from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, shared that he was a fan of Coronation Street during the 1980s, citing characters like Bet Lynch as memorable.

Sussex has a notable acting career, having won TV's Villain of the Year in 2019 for his Hollyoaks role. His other television appearances include popular series such as Casualty, Emmerdale, It's a Sin, and Men Up.