The upcoming funeral scenes on Coronation Street left one cast member feeling unsettled in an unexpected way. As Billy Mayhew’s death plays out on screen, actress Harriet Bibby has admitted that filming the goodbye felt “bizarre,” turning an already emotional storyline into something personally disorienting.
Billy’s Funeral Filming Felt Unsettling For Harriet Bibby
Billy’s death has affected the Street deeply, but the experience of filming his funeral brought an added layer of discomfort for Harriet Bibby.
She explained that the timing played a major role, as Daniel Brocklebank had only recently finished his final scenes on the show when the funeral sequence was filmed. The closeness between real life and fiction made the experience feel strange.
Saying goodbye to Billy on screen happened almost immediately after Daniel’s departure, which blurred the emotional boundaries of the moment. Harriet admitted that it felt far too soon to be reenacting a farewell when the cast had only just adjusted to his absence.
Years of working closely together also intensified the experience. Billy and Summer shared a long-running bond on screen, and that history meant the funeral scenes carried emotional weight that went beyond scripted drama.
The Church Location Made The Scenes Feel Even Stranger
The setting itself added to the sense of unease Harriet felt while filming. The same church had already been used for several major moments involving Billy and Paul. She recalled filming Paul and Billy’s wedding in that church, followed later by Paul’s funeral. And now Billy’s farewell as well.
Standing in a place tied to so many past storylines made the experience heavier than expected. Every corner carried memories tied to both joy and grief. Revisiting that familiar space reminded Harriet of how much of the story history had unfolded there. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.