Rob Burrow's dad issues statement over Corrie MND episode On Monday’s instalment of BBC Breakfast, hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson spoke to Coronation Street’s Peter Ash and Daniel Brocklebank ahead of their upcoming episode. In the ITV soap, viewers have seen Paul Winter’s (played by Peter Ash) health deteriorate after being diagnosed with MND. Recently Coronation Street have confirmed fans will witness a special episode this week that will be entirely devoted to a day in the life of an MND sufferer.
With the powerful instalment being dedicated to the memory of Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, his dad Geoff issued a statement. Sally told the two soap stars what Geoff had to say as she read out his kind words about the soap’s portrayal of the disease. READ MORE Will Mellor issues demand to government as he revisits Post Office scandal Coronation Street are airing a special MND epsiode this week (Image: ITV) It said: “For Coronation Street to run a storyline about MND must have been a hard decision, but they have tackled this horrible disease with a very balanced storyline that reflects the struggles that the MNC suffered and their loved ones are going through.
“As a family we pray that this episode will be watched by millions and continues to raise awareness of this most heartbreaking of diseases. Thank you Coronation Street .” Touched by Geoff’s words, Peter called the statement “amazing” as Daniel highlighted that he also hopes the episode will be wat.