Actor Bruce Jones, who took on the role when he and his on-screen family arrived in 1997, became a firm favourite with viewers as the outspoken taxi driver. He had a ten-year stint portraying Les, alongside his wife Janice (played by Vicky Entwistle), daughter Leanne (Jane Danson) and stepdaughter Toyah (Georgia Taylor).

Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has addressed his character being killed off and claimed fans will be left gutted as bosses 'ignored public demand' to maintain his character

A Coronation Street legend is set to be killed off the iconic ITV soap, 27 years after making his debut. Bosses are reportedly killing off Les Battersby after almost three decades since he first arrived in Weatherfield.