Trivia

Gave birth to her first child at age 30, a son Albert Farr on November 29, 2014. Child's father is her boyfriend [now husband], Chris Farr.

Was nine months pregnant with her son Albert when she went on maternity leave from Coronation Street (1960).

Her Coronation Street (1960) character Fiz Stape became the 24th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Fiz had a daughter Hope (played by Isabella Flanagan), born on December 6, 2010.

Is one of five British soap actresses to have acted out giving birth in a live episode. The others are Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce in EastEnders (1985) on 23 July 2012), Charley Webb (Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale Farm (1972) on 17 October 2012), Sian Reese-Williams (Gennie Walker in Emmerdale Farm (1972) on 17 October 2012) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox-Hubbard in EastEnders (1985) on 19 February 2015).

Daughter of Thomas (1945-2017) and Linda (née Garner) McAlpine (b. 1944).

Has older brother, Thomas McAlpine (b.1971).

Returned to work five months after giving birth to her son Albert to resume filming Coronation Street (1960).

Gave birth to her second child at age 34, a daughter Hilda Farr on October 29, 2018. Child's father is her husband, Chris Farr.

Was eight months pregnant with her daughter Hilda when she went on maternity leave from Coronation Street (1960).

Returned to work eight months after giving birth to her daughter Hilda to resume filming Coronation Street (1960).