Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland on the ITV soap, has delighted fans by sharing a TikTok video of him giving his real-life daughter, Hollie, a tour of the show's set. The video, posted on his account @andy.whyment7, shows Hollie experiencing various departments and iconic locations.
Behind-the-scenes tour for work experience
Hollie joined her father at the Coronation Street set for work experience. The tour included visits to the wardrobe department, hair and makeup rooms, dressing rooms, and famous sets such as Roy's Rolls, Underworld factory, and the Rovers Return. Andy captioned the post: "Took @Hollie x in work with me for her work experience. She has been in all the different departments and watched a scene be shot (no spoilers sorry). I actually learnt some new things myself. Really enjoyed showing her how it all comes together by a great team of people!!"
Fans react with amazement
Fans were quick to comment on the video, expressing surprise and admiration. One wrote: "Now this is the Corrie Tour I want." Another said: "This looks fab! What a great experience." Some were surprised by the set's scale, with one noting: "Shocking how small the Rovers set is," and another admitting: "Thought they were real houses they used." A viewer commented: "This was really cool mate!!! Love this behind the scenes, no one could have done it better."
Andy Whyment's Coronation Street history
Andy Whyment first appeared on Coronation Street in 1990 and 1997 as minor characters named Mark and Wayne. He officially joined the cast in 2000 as Kirk Sutherland, a role he has played for 26 years. In addition to his acting, Whyment has recently expanded his social media presence, joining TikTok earlier this year. In his first video, he humorously noted his difficulty getting verified despite having Wikipedia, ITV, IMDb, and a newspaper article as proof of identity.
