The special episode, which will air on Friday 16 May, will transport viewers back to 2007 as it explores the “complex history” of Kit Green, shedding light on the character’s motivations and the reason behind his complicated relationships.

Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Kit’s biological mum Bernie Winter, was spotted filming scenes for the episode earlier this year, with paparazzi photos appearing to confirm that the flashback will recall an occasion Bernie tried to make contact with her son while he was growing up and living with his foster parents.

Viewers will also witness the teenage years of Mick and Lou, uncovering the truth behind their intertwined past with Kit.

The soap is about to start exploring the tension between Kit and Mick, with Gary suspecting Kit of covering for Mick.

The flashback episode will finally reveal the reasons behind Kit’s actions as viewers witness the events that “bind them together”.

The younger version of Kit will be played by Brook Debio, while teen Mick and teen Lou will be played by Lewis Walton and Charlotte Alex-Riley, respectively.

Speaking about the episode, older Kit actor Jacob Roberts said he was “grateful that we’d be delving into Kit’s past to show why he is the way he is”.

“He lived a completely different life back then, one he’s worked hard to leave behind, unlike Mick,” he continued.

“The arrival of Mick and Lou has definitely shaken Kit. He knows they bring trouble, and now, as a Detective Constable, his job is to maintain peace in Weatherfield.

“Kit was very much like Mick and Lou growing up, and they hold that over him so he’s terrified of his past coming back to haunt him.

“It was also quite surreal meeting Brook, the actor playing young Kit – definitely a funny experience to come face-to-face with a younger version of myself!”

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