Lionel Hipkis V Coronation Street

The genius conman Lionel Hipkis as portrayed by Sir Ian Mckellen for 10 classic Coronation Street episodes during May 2005
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[@planesteve]

Have to say Sir Ian Mckellen nailed this part playing Lionel Hipkis/Mel Hutchwright, he was worth watching.

[@MosesDeLaRoses]

I think he also proved what terrific actors the older cast members were

[@jamesbyersmusic]

What an amazing character played by a phenomenal actor.
The performance from the rest of the cast was also sensational!! 🙂

[@flemit35]

Greatest character ever

[@passingcars2022]

Challenge your friends to see how far they can get through this before the pretentiousness gets too much

[@michaelpout4798]

Lol when ken came in the look on his face he never trusted him and was right

[@td2539]

He didn't trust him at all...but mel was such a snake it really was great to watch!!!

[@johnwalters4792]

People fell for that 😂