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Beverley Callard has revealed things will liven up when Tracy Barlow returns to Coronation Street.

The troubled single mum, played by Kate Ford, will be back for good this spring, and Beverley Callard - who portrays sparring rival Liz McDonald - reckons sparks will fly between the two when Tracy returns to the ITV1 soap.

Asked if there might be a catfight or two she said: "Yes, I'm not telling you any more than that - but it's not boring, that's for sure."

"It's never smooth though, is it, with the women of Coronation Street?"

Bev revealed she's thrilled about Kate's comeback.

"I can't wait. We've worked a lot together and we're very good friends in real life," she said.

"I think you'll see the McDonald women and the Barlow women have lots of fun together as we normally do."