Article continues below Gillian Taylforth's character, Kathy Beale, first graced our screens in February 1985. As the second wife of Pete Beale, portrayed by Peter Dean, and mother to their son ...

The cafe owner has been portrayed by actress Gillian Taylforth on and off since 1985. One fan recently took to Reddit to point out Kathy is the same age as her mother-in-law Lou Beale, when she ...

Some of the biggest names in soap have - from Steve McFadden, Gillian Taylforth to Ryan Thomas. Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien was once all loved up with her cobbles co-star Ryan Thomas.

Kathy Beale, played by Gillian Taylforth, first hit the soap back in February 1985. She was the second wife of Pete Beale, played by Peter Dean, and is mother of their son, Ian Beale, played by ...

Monday's instalment saw Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) spend an evening with Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman). Afterwards, Kathy sent Harvey a text expressing how she was missing him, but the scene ...

Subsequently, Kathy, played by Gillian Taylforth, confidentially informed Lauren that she was behind Cindy's attack. During Wednesday's episode (2nd April), Lauren pondered over recent events and ...

With Martin's aunt and godmother Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) helping Jean get through to Ruby, Jean asked Kathy to join the discussions. Kathy agreed, but was uneasy due to her secret affair ...

While a devastated Sharon also skipped the service, Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) gave a eulogy, poignantly commenting that Martin should have been speaking at her funeral instead. Ruby Allen ...

The funeral featured a tribute from Martin’s godmother Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth), who reminisced on days gone by and tearfully said that he was far too young to die, and it should’ve ...