Catherine Tyldesley, known for her role as Eva in Coronation Street, believes her return to the soap opera has significantly improved her family life. After a seven-year absence, she resumed her role in October, becoming the new landlady of the Rovers Return. Tyldesley reflected on the emotional toll of balancing her acting career with motherhood, recalling a particularly difficult moment when she had to leave her three-month-old daughter, Iris, for work in Malta. This experience led to a breakdown in a supermarket, highlighting her struggles as a working mother. The call from Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks came at a pivotal moment when her husband, Tom Pitfield, expressed the challenges of parenting alone. Tyldesley now cherishes being able to spend weekends with her children and support them in their schooling. She is committed to her role in the soap as long as she finds the storylines engaging, and she feels grateful for the opportunity to be part of a show she grew up watching. Since her return, she has also been involved in a significant storyline addressing serious issues, further emphasizing her dedication to her craft.