Watch Sir Patrick Stewart’s first ever TV role in dramatic Coronation Street scene

| Soaps Editor and Editorial Training Manager Published October 30, 2026 12:10pm Updated October 30, 2026 12:12pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video You will know him as Star Trek’s Captain Picard and X-Men’s Professor X. You may also recall laughing at his comic timing as American Dad’s Deputy Director Bullock and baby Susie in Family Guy. And you will also be more than aware of his exceptional theatre career, not least of all his masterful performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Sir Patrick Stewart, who this week died at the age of 86 prompting an international and unanimous wave of warm tributes, had a career like few others. But what you may not know is, like many legends of the screen, he first cut his broadcast teeth in Coronation Street as a dashing fireman at the age of 26. In blazing scenes almost 60 years ago, a 1967 episode saw him turn up to tackle a fire, alongside characters such as Len Fairclough, Dennis Tanner and Ken Barlow. At the time Patrick was an unknown compared to these famous names – who would have known what was ahead? Cutting his teeth on Corrie – and the rest is history (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Best of friends – Sir Ian paid a warm and loving tribute to Sir Patrick. Ian would also go on to star in Corrie (Picture: Shutterstock) The booming voice and distinctive face are unmistakable, and one of the greatest talents TV has ever seen was born. Patrick died after a ‘brief and poignant’ battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His final role is still to be seen, alongside long-time, loved best friend Sir Ian McKellen in Avengers: Doomsday. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Sir Ian described him as ‘the most respected and beloved actor of his generation’. In a statement posted to social media, he said: ‘You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. ‘Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love.’ Deals of the Day This Hoover vacuum is a game-changer for pet owners and muddy homes The wellbeing brand behind everyone's favourite candles has launched its biggest sale yet See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Sir Ian would go on to star in Corrie himself, in a much remembered role as con-artist author Mel Hutchwright. Arrow MORE: Patrick Stewart’s final film is a fitting end to a career that defied snobbery Arrow MORE: What is Lewy body dementia? The often misdiagnosed disease Sir Patrick Stewart battled Arrow MORE: Games Inbox: What is Patrick Stewart’s best video game role? The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.