Former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has opened up about her new role in a period drama, which she says came at a ‘very needed time’ in her life.

Former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has revealed how a new period drama arrived at a particularly meaningful moment in her life.

The Doctor Who actress is completely transformed in the forthcoming six-part series, The Forsytes, adapted from John Galsworthy’s novels.

Appearing alongside Home and Away’s Joshua Orpin, One Day star Eleanor Tomlinson, This Life’s Jack Davenport, and Downton Abbey’s Tuppence Middleton, plus Francesca Annis, Jamie Flatters, Susan Hampshire and Danny Griffin, Millie portrays the “ambitious wife” of Soames Forsyte (Joshua) who clashes with his cousin Jolyon (Danny) over control of the family business.

She further added: “I’m very fortunate enough to have Joshua Orpin play the husband and we had the most special time, and it will always be in my heart, and I’ve learned so much from this job.”

The Forsytes lands on 5 next week(Image: 5)

Millie played Kelly Neelan on Corrie for four years before quitting in 2022, saying at the time: “Now that the news is out about me exiting the cobbles, I just want to say I’ve had the most incredible 4 years. Growing up here, I’ve made long lasting friendships, learnt so much and I am forever grateful for my time and the storylines I have been given.