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Sophie McCoid

Throwback picture shows Coronation Street's Norris Cole as you've never seen him before

Malcolm Hebden recently returned to Coronation Street playing everyone's favourite nosy neighbour Norris Cole.

Malcolm has been absent from th e ITV soap for over a year , after being plagued by health problems.

But this month Norris finally returned to the Cobbles - fresh from his South American adventure.

Norris returned with a bang , as Mary accused his fiancée Freda of murdering him - only for Norris to turn up in a taxi during the pair's slanging match.

Norris is set to leave the soap again soon, but plans are in place for him to continue to return intermittently.

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But Norris was once a key character in the show - with an unearthed picture from Norris' heyday showing just how hilarious his character was.

Way back in 2001 Norris took part in the Rovers drag night - which had a pop stars theme.

Norris transformed himself into Eartha Kitt - known best for her 'Santa Baby' Christmas hit.

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Wearing a leopard print dress and headscarf Norris was like a different person.

Ensuring all eyes were on him he accessorised his look with black gloves and a large feather boa and grey heels.

Despite tough competition from Vik and Steve as Agnetha and Frida from Abba and Duggie as Dolly Parton, Norris won the day - creating an iconic Corrie moment.

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