Paul (Peter Ash) was diagnosed with diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last April with fans of the soap watching him deteriorate.
The Coronation Street cast were seen on set filming heartbreaking scenes for Paul Foreman's funeral in Manchester on Tuesday.
It was previously announced that Peter would film his final scenes as Paul this summer, with the character revealing his plans to take his own life. Paul's foster daughter Summer Spellman, played by Harriett Bibby followed behind with his mum and sister, Bernie and Gemma Winter .Coronation Street is set to screen a powerful episode devoted entirely to a day in the life of MND sufferer Paul from his perspective on 26 July.
From visiting the church where they married to tasting beer bubbles in the Rovers and enjoying time with his friends and family, viewers will hear Paul’s innermost thoughts as he comes to terms with the fact that he has limited time left. 'Coronation Street has never done anything like this before, it is extraordinary, heartbreaking, funny and beautiful. Must see television at its best!'
'It's a unique insight into the struggles Paul faces. The acting from all of the cast is superb but especially Peter Ash and Dan Brocklebank. They are truly spectacular.' Peter Ash, 39, who plays Paul, also admitted that he feels 'incredibly proud' to have worked on the episode. Of filming the episode he said: 'There were times I burst into tears on set during the filming of this episode.''Pete and I have been living in an emotional state for a while now with this storyline, and obviously because we have played it out in real time.'
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