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Coronation Street was bursting with drama in Monday's episode as the cobbles welcomed the new Driscoll family. Over the summer, it was revealed that Weatherfield darling Eva Price, portrayed by Catherine Tyldesley, would be making a grand return as the landlady of The Rovers Return. In Monday's episode, Eva was accompanied by her new family - partner Ben Driscoll, played by Aaron McCusker, and his meddlesome mother Maggie, played by Pauline McLynn. Joining the trio are Ben's two sons from a previous relationship, Will, played by Lucas Hodgson-Wale, and Ollie, who joined the cobbles earlier this year and is played by Raphael Akuwudike. Also joining the family is Eva's daughter, Susie, played by Aurora Bradshaw. In Monday's episode, Ben surprised Eva by revealing he's bought the Rovers for her. As Eva and Ben celebrated, they were left gobsmacked by the arrival of Ben's mum Maggie, who announced that she was moving in... much to Eva's dismay!, reports the Daily Star . Soap fans will instantly recognise some of the newcomers thanks to their impressive TV and film careers over the years. Here, we take a look at where you've seen the Driscoll family before... Aaron McCusker, 46, is a familiar face to many, having played Jamie Maguire in Shameless from 2007 to 2013. He's also known for his roles as A J Yates in Dexter in 2013, Jason Donnelly in Fortitude in 2015, Wally Schirra in The Astronaut Wives Club in 2015, Martin in Women on the Verge in 2018, Finn Maguire in Marcella in 2020 and Clint Dunwoody in Hope Street since 2021. On the big screen, he's most recognised for his portrayal of Jim Hutton in the 2018 hit biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Pauline McLynn, 63, is another well-known actor, best remembered for her role as Mrs. Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted from 1995 to 1998. Her other TV roles include Libby Croker in Shameless from 2010 to 2011, Yvonne Cotton in EastEnders from 2014 to 2015, Oona in Inside No.9 in 2021, Win Molloy in Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything in 2022, Coroner in The Inheritance in 2023 and Brónagh McArdle in Bodkin in 2024. She's also appeared in films such as Angela's Ashes, Transformers: The Last Knight and Johnny English Strikes Again. Raphael Akuwudike joined Coronation Street earlier this year, but before that, he had roles in Doctors as Beni Cameron, (Wo)men as Oscar and The Marlow Murder Club as Kit Harcourt. Coronation Street continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV and ITV X.
