Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson predicts the show's demise due to average acting and gruelling schedules.

Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson predicts the soap's demise, criticising "average" acting and gruelling schedules. Lawson, who played Jim McDonald, blames younger cast members for viewers switching off due to their "extremely average acting". He also claims some older members of the show are "not happy" and worries that Coronation Street won't be around in 10 years.