Coronation Street's Jane Hazlegrove has shown her affection for her co-star in a playful behind-the-scenes snap. The actress, who is adored by fans for her role as Bernie Winter on the ITV soap, joined the cast in 2019. Her character was initially described as "an old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit.

She is not one to be tied down to a man, a job or any responsibilities, especially when it means hard work for her." However, since settling into the street, she has shown herself to be a big-hearted individual who would go to great lengths for her loved ones. Bernie, who is currently involved in a storyline that involves her getting entangled in a shady money-making scheme after meeting her lookalike Fern, played by Gabrielle Glaister, has found love with Dev Alahan and is closer than ever to her children.

Off-screen, Jane is just as close to her on-screen family. The former Holby City star took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays Gemma Winter, taking a quick nap. The pair can be seen resting their heads on the shoulders of their co-star Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown, as he stares straight at the camera with a slightly unimpressed expression.

Jane captioned the post: "Everybody needs a Chesney for a pillow! When me and @dolly_rose_campbell need a little snooze, this man @samaston93 has broad shoulders! Bless him.. he loves us madly! ! ", reports the Manchester Evening News .

Sam, a veteran actor on the famed soap for ove.