Actress Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, has introduced a new family member after the recent loss of her beloved dog Jeffrey.. Magazine at the time: “There’s very little work in our industry for women over 50, but I’m 62 and recently I was doing three jobs at once. Coronation Street: Is Ken Barlow leaving Coronation Street? The ITV soap has seen many characters gracing the cobbles over the years. But Callard appears to want to take on some new roles and projects. She told OK! A statement from the broadcaster read: “ITV has sadly taken the decision to suspend production of the soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale with effect from Monday 23 March. However, there have been hints about an explosive exit with the star promising Liz will leave with “one hell of a bang”. CORONATION Street star Beverley Callard has been left heartbroken at the death of her beloved pet dog. Coronation Street has been on screens since 1960 and is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. “We’ve been doing our best to carry on filming, whilst adhering to the Government’s latest health guidelines, to ensure we’ve episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer. Well-wishes have been pouring in following Beverley Callard’s recent announcement of her dog Jeffrey’s death. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Earlier this month, the Corrie star announced that her dog Jeffrey had sadly passed away. “However, the health and well-being of the production teams, actors, crew and their families is of paramount importance to us and we now feel that the time has come to stop filming. Coronation Street spoilers: David Platt's struggles exposed in twist? Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, has shared a picture with her huge dog Norman. newspaper archive. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/coronation-street-spoilers-cast-beverley-17149746 Beverley, who is also starring in stage show Thunder Girls, will celebrate her 30th year on Corrie next year playing Liz McDonald, which coincides with the show’s 60th anniversary. xx” In a 1980's Spotlight, she was listed "Height 5 feet 5½ inches". xx” ITV has also confirmed a change to the transmission of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. More recently, she revealed to The Mirror she has “no idea what will happen”. A second statement said: “Following yesterday’s announcement that filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be suspended, ITV has taken the decision to reduce Emmerdale’s transmission pattern to three episodes per week from Monday 30 March. DON'T MISS...Beverley Callard talks Coronation Street exit [INTERVIEW]Coronation Street spoilers: Liz McDonald to exit with a 'bang' [INSIGHT]Coronation Street: Is Ken Barlow leaving Coronation Street? Corrie star Beverley Callard took to Twitter to announce the sad news. Among the faces turning up in Weatherfield is Liz McDonald (played by Beverly Callard). Beverley Callard's Height 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm) English actress, known for playing Liz McDonald in ITV's Coronation Street, and also Flo in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. English actress, known for playing Liz McDonald in ITV's Coronation Street, and also Flo in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. She told OK! We are broken hearted! The actress posted the picture to her Twitter page. I know I will have to take medication for the rest of my life. 462 Likes, 13 Comments - Beverley Callard (@beverleycallard) on Instagram: “My boy Norman is growing! Actress Callard is said to have had some sleepless nights before she made the decision to walk away from Coronation Street. “Although I’ve had to leave the safety net of being in Coronation Street to do this, I’m hoping that ageist bosses, of which there are many, take note of how successful this show is and it starts the ball rolling on helping other women my age, get the roles they still deserve.”. 462 Likes, 13 Comments - Beverley Callard (@beverleycallard) on Instagram: “My boy Norman is growing! order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Coronation Street: Geoff Metcalfe suffers real heart attack? How scientists and the government see it, Coronation Street: Barbara Knox and William Roache have return to filming. Heights are barefeet estimates, derived from quotations, official websites, agency resumes, in person encounters with actors at conventions and pictures/films. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Best dog name of all time? I know my Twitter friends loved him too. The news of Callard quitting the long-running series broke in November last year and it seems it was not a decision the star made lightly. On my last day I'll set fire to Liz's wardrobe.". Meet our new baby, Norman 13 weeks old xx, A post shared by Beverley Callard (@beverleycallard) on Sep 30, 2019 at 2:36am PDT, Beverley captioned the post: “Meet our new baby, Norman 13 weeks old.”.