<P> Whilst filming takes place on the interior sets, any actors appearing to walk outside (i.e. back onto the street from The Kabin) have to stand around and remain quiet until filming has finished . This fact was revealed in the 15 May issue of TV Times magazine . </P> <P> Whereas The Rovers Return was previously an empty shell on the backlot at Granada Studios a partial interior has been constructed within the new pub at the drama serial's new home over at Trafford Wharf . This was shown on screen by actor Simon Gregson (who plays Steve McDonald) during the ITV programme "Coronation Street: A Moving Story", documenting the two - year process of constructing the new set build . </P> <P> The architecture of Coronation Street was based on Archie Street, Ordsall, an area of Salford which has long been demolished . Archie Street appeared in the programme's original opening credits . </P> <P> There is an Archie Street in Salford today, but not on the site of the original--which stood near St Clement's Church, Ordsall . The original Archie Street was part of Ordsall and now part of Salford Quays is on the site . There is, however, a 15 - metre stretch of the street's cobbles still there and there is even a street sign just off Trafford Road . </P>

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