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Jessica Sansome

Corrie's Jane Danson discusses home life with Hollyoaks star husband

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has given fans an insight into life at home with her fellow soap star husband.

The Leanne Battersby actress has been married to Robert Beck since 2005 .

The couple have two sons - Harry Alexander Jack, 14, and Sam Alfie Robert, 12.

Robert is currently starring as corrupt businessman Fergus Collins in Channel 4's Hollyoaks.

Jane has played Leanne in Corrie since 1997.

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The actor, who fans may recognise him from his various other TV roles including as Peter Harrison in Brookside, joined Hollyoaks earlier this year.

Appearing on ITV's Lorraine on Wednesday, Jane spoke about what it's been like with them both working on a soap at the same time.

"The last sort of 10 months have been a bit different, actually, because he's been there for quite a while to play out a story," she told host Lorraine Kelly. "And he's really enjoyed it.

Jane was chatting all things Corrie with Lorraine (ITV)

"The good thing about it is that we both get soaps, and we both understand the schedule. Sometimes things change, sometimes he might be in early and sometimes he might be in late. So we just kind of got our diaries out together and kind of planned our week.

"My mum was always on hand to help out with the boys, which was amazing. So we've got a lot of support, which is great."

Jane added: "But you know he jobs anyway, so there are periods of time where he's not here for the odd week here and there. So I think like most people we just kind of work it out.

Jane and Robert (Jane Danson Instagram)

"But it's been real nice for him to play out this story, he's been a real baddie, it's been a really meaty part."

When Lorraine suggested she wouldn't want him in Corrie because he's a baddie, Jane admitted to quite liking the idea of him working on the same soap.

Jane was on the ITV morning show to chat about her latest dramatic storyline.

And while she was appearing via video link from her home in Cheshire, the actress may have confirmed a fan theory about who may die this "Super Soap Week".

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