Pauline McLynn confirms fascinating connection to Coronation Street’s first ever barmaid

Pauline McLynn, who plays new Coronation Street matriarch has an interesting connection to the inaugural Rover’s barmaid (Picture: ITV)Fans rejoiced when it was announced that legendary actress, Pauline McLynn would be moving to Weatherfield as Maggie, the matriarch of the new Driscoll clan, who, alongside daughter-in-law, Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), are taking over the streets iconic boozer, the Rover’s Return.With even co-stars warning viewers of what was to come, viewers pra