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Alan Halsall paid an emotional tribute to his late friend and former Coronation Street co-star Bill Tarmey at last night's (January 23) National Television Awards. Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, won the 'Best Serial Drama Performance' accolade at last night's ceremony. Watch Alan Halsall's interview with Digital Spy backstage at the National Television Awards below:
Speaking about what Tarmey would have thought about his award win, Halsall said: "He'd probably be laughing his head off. He used to say to me, 'None of that bloody acting you!' "For me to pick up an award for acting, he'd (more) »
- By Alex Fletcher
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