Coronation Street’s Audrey Roberts supported by her family as she films conman Lewis Archer’s funeral scenes
The character was heartbroken after finding her boyfriend dead when he failed to show up for a date
AUDREY Roberts was supported by her family as she filmed Lewis Archer’s funeral scenes in Coronation Street.
The character, played by Sue Nicholls, was left devastated when she discovered her boyfriend was dead during last night’s episode, and will lay him to rest in coming weeks.
In images, shot last month, Sue was seen filming as Audrey at a local church alongside Gail McIntyre (Helen Worth) and grandson Nick Tilsley (Ben Price).
Other characters Claudia Colby (Rula Lenska), Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) and florist Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) were also seen shooting.
Looking downcast Audrey wrapped up against the cold as she arrived at the church to say her goodbyes. Plus, there were a few mystery mourners - who we should learn about soon. More exes?
Last night viewers were left gobsmacked by the conman’s surprise death – just as he was set to propose to Audrey.
The smooth talking character failed to show for a 7pm dinner date with Audrey at the Bistro prompting the salon owner to head to his home accompanied by daughter Gail.
Earlier in the episode he'd complained of stress and shoulder pain, which he blamed on Gail constantly waiting for him to slip up and hurt Audrey.
Gail was convinced that Lewis was having an affair but it turns out he was in fact planning to surprise Audrey with an elaborate proposal and wasn't having an affair after all.
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Gail tried to comfort her mum as she lay weeping over Lewis's body, but Audrey told her to leave, asking for space.
Lewis first appeared in Coronation Street in 2009.
He initially had an on-off relationship with Audrey but broke her hear after stealing from Barlow's Bookies and fleeing the country.
However, he returned in 2012, and reunited with Audrey after paying back the money he stole and claiming to be a changed man.
They split up, partly due to pressure from Gail and barmaid Gloria Price who didn't approve of their relationship.
Gail then began a secret affair with Lewis after he promised her they'd move to Italy to start a new life.
But instead he duped her, stealing £40,000 from her bank account and doing a runner once again.
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