We Used to Watch These British Soap Stars, But Where Are They Now?

Published on 04/25/2021
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Tina O’Brien – Sarah Platt from Coronation Street

Tina O’Brien decided to leave Coronation Street in 2007 after joining the cast in 1999, but she missed playing Tina O’Brien so much that she returned in 2015 and has remained on the show ever since. Between 2010 and 2011, Tina appeared on the drama Waterloo Road as Bex Fisher. Meanwhile, Tina kept herself occupied by appearing in pantomimes and reality TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and appearing on various other shows.

Tina O’Brien – Sarah Platt From Coronation Street

Tina O’Brien – Sarah Platt From Coronation Street

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Linda Davidson – Mary Smith from EastEnders

Linda Davidson, a Canadian-British actress, and writer portrayed Mary Smith, a troubled goth punk on EastEnders. She was one of the show’s original characters, and she appeared on the show from 1985 to 1988. Linda has left acting, despite appearing as a guest on one more episode of the show in 2019. She has worked with Giving World, BBC, Invisiplay, and the Jamie Oliver Group and is a leading speaker on digital disruption.

Linda Davidson – Mary Smith From EastEnders

Linda Davidson – Mary Smith From EastEnders

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