‘Coronation Street’: New Video Reveals Every Time Pat Phelan’s Andy Carver Secret Was Hinted At

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‘Coronation Street’ fans received some shocking news on Friday (18 August), when it was revealed that Pat Phelan has been keeping Andy Carver prisoner.

Eight months ago, we saw Phelan whack Andy on the head with a laptop, before wrapping him a rug and apparently leaving him for dead, but in actual fact, the former bistro worker has been held hostage this entire time.

Now the secret’s out, bosses have revealed a video showing every single time Andy’s fate was hinted at:

Did you spot any of the clues?

Tonight (Monday 21 August), viewers will see Andy attempt to escape, waiting for his captor with some rope and pouncing when he arrives in the derelict basement.

Actor Oliver Farnworth has revealed the lengths he went to in order to make sure his return was kept under wraps.

“I felt a bit like a movie star being driven in my own personal car to set every day and come out with sunglasses on and a hood over my head to avoid the paparazzi,” he said. “I thought it was ultimately hilarious and part of the challenge so I accepted that.

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“It helped in some ways for the role and mental preparation to be isolated from everyone in that way.”

This isn’t the first time a soap has ‘resurrected’ a character, but it’s ‘EastEnders’ who are the true pros at bringing someone back from the dead.

Back in 2002, Dirty Den made a headline-grabbing return to Albert Square, 12 years after being presumed dead, while 2015’s live week saw Kathy Beale making a comeback.

Catch up on all the latest soap news and spoilers here

Soap Stars We Want To See Back On TV
Bet Lynch, 'Coronation Street'(01 of13)
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Julie Goodyear's already returned four times since leaving the soap back in 1966. Surely one more 'Corrie' comeback wouldn't hurt? (credit:Phil Noble/PA Archive/Press Association Images)
Brenden Brady, 'Hollyoaks'(02 of13)
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Brenden was last seen being escorted to prison after confessing to multiple murders... Well, he has to come out of prison at some point, right? (credit:Ben A. Pruchnie via Getty Images)
Becky McDonald, 'Coronation Street'(03 of13)
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Becky, played by Katherine Kelly, finally got her happy ending but we'd love to see her causing problems again on 'Coronation Street'. (credit:Eamonn and James Clarke/Eamonn and James Clarke)
Mandy Dingle, 'Emmerdale'(04 of13)
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Lisa Riley's character was one of the original Dingle clan and she'd definitely shake things up significantly by arriving back in the Dales again. (credit:Michael Walter/PA Archive)
Tina McIntyre, 'Coronation Street'(05 of13)
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We know Michelle Keegan only made her 'Corrie' exit in early 2014, but it'd be great to see her back, wouldn't it?Oh and yes, her character also died, but we're sure the writers could get creative and make it happen somehow... (credit:ITV)
Kim Tate, 'Emmerdale' (06 of13)
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Kim fled the Dales halfway through her own trial in 1999 and we wish she'd come back and cause some more trouble. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Harold Bishop, 'Neighbours'(07 of13)
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The much-loved shopkeeper would always be welcome back on Ramsey Street - even though 'Neighbours' boss Susan Bower said she thinks his character should have been killed off after his dramatic cancer storyline. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
Justin Burton, 'Hollyoaks' (08 of13)
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Long before his 'Corrie' days, Chris Fountain starred as fans' favourite Justin in 'Hollyoaks'.Justin made his grand exit in 2009 when he left with Russ Owen. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Janice Battersby, 'Coronation Street'(09 of13)
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Vicky Entwistle played Janice for 14 years before leaving in 2011 and the Underworld factory hasn't been the same since. (credit:Eamonn Clarke/allaction.co.uk /Eamonn and James Clarke)
Charlene Robinson, 'Neighbours'(10 of13)
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It's been a long time since Kylie last appeared on the Aussie soap (26 years to be precise) and rumour has it, she could be making a comeback for the anniversary edition of 'Neighbours'... (credit:All Action/EMPICS Entertainment)
Scott Robinson, 'Neighbours(11 of13)
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...Of course, it wouldn't be right if Kylie went back without Jason though, would it?! (credit:PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images)
Chrissie Watts, 'EastEnders' (12 of13)
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Chrissie finally killed off Dirty Den after his reappearance in the Square, after being presumed dead for years. She's now in jail for the murder, but we'd love to see the look on Sharon's face if she made her way back to Walford. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Sam Mitchell, 'EastEnders'(13 of13)
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The rest of the Mitchell clan are set for a reunion, and it just wouldn't be right without Peggy Mitchell's daughter would it? (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)