Plus, her decades-long friendship with Julia Morris.

''It's a distinct honour.''

''I said to my family, 'I think it’s time to ride this wave'.''

''I love doing the show and will do it for as long as I physically can.''

''I have no problem with it. In fact, it's kind of fun.''

''We're never short of surprises, so we've decided to give you three!''

''There are always plenty of people more deserving.''

''I often feel misunderstood by social media.''

The loveable nurse was technically responsible for killing off one of the show's most loved characters - but you wouldn't know it now.

The actor has played Karl Kennedy for almost 28 years.