DS Lisa Swain may be hard as nails on Weatherfield’s streets, but behind the scenes, actress Vicky Myers is getting all teary-eyed. This week, Vicky celebrated four years since her first-ever appearance on Coronation Street—and she’s dropping hints that her character’s journey is far from over!
Arrests, Heartbreak, and the Genesis of #Swarla
Hard to swallow, isn’t it? Lisa initially burst onto our screens as DS Swain, the tough-as-nails detective who was hell-bent on catching Seb Franklin’s murderer. Vicky was originally set to appear for just four episodes then. But in classic soap style, fate had other plans—and so did the fans.
During the three years that followed, Swain continued to make appearances—case after case, one raised eyebrow at a time—before assuming full-time regular status at Weatherfield in 2023. And let’s be real: she’s been quite the sensation.
Since joining the show full-time, Swain has made ten arrests (yes, ten!) including household names such as Roy Cropper, Peter Barlow, and Toyah Battersby. And the drama doesn’t end there—2024 alone involved her being held hostage twice, shooting her own daughter Betsy, and revealing the surprising truth surrounding the murder of her wife Becky, tragically killed in the line of duty.
And then, naturally, there’s the romance that came out of nowhere. Swain and Carla Connor? Ah yes—#Swarla is very much a reality. The simmering chemistry between Weatherfield’s best cop and the Underworld queen has brought about a social media storm. Let’s just say the fandom is hooked.
Coronation Street: Vicky Gets Sentimental
Celebrating her anniversary on Instagram, Vicky Myers posted a combination of behind-the-scenes treasures from her early years and a shot of her first scene. Her caption said it all: “Four years of DS Lisa Swain 👮♀️. I can’t quite believe it’s been four years. What a journey, what a story, what a woman—and there’s plenty more to come!”
She thanked fans whether they “love her or hate her” and said she’s “forever grateful” for the wild ride. (We’re not crying, you’re crying.) Of course, her Corrie co-stars didn’t spare any comments. Sally Carman (Abi Webster) stated, “You are the best!! Here’s to the next four you amazing woman!” Meanwhile, Sair Khan (Alya Nazir) just added: “Woohoo.”
So what’s next for Lisa Swain? More heartbreak? More handcuffs? Or maybe, just possibly, a little bit of happiness with Carla Connor? If Vicky’s hints are anything to go by, the drama’s only just getting started. Keep your eye on Soap Opera Daily for every sharp glance, surprise kiss, and shocking arrests of Coronation Street.
