From Corrie to Emmerdale, here are the 15 highest paid soap actors in the UK

Soaps are a massive part of UK pop culture. What do Brits want to do after a hectic day at work? While other nearby countries might see people sitting at a cafe to enjoy a glass of wine or heading to a social event of some sorts, here in the UK we love nothing more than to catch up with our favourite soaps. We know about the risks of spending too much time on a screen, but the temptation is too great: these shows reliably supply the sort of escapism we're after, with affairs, blackmail and drama peppering every episode.

We come to feel we know the characters on our screens, especially when they are recurring characters who stand the test of time. Indeed, when the actors who play them die, fans are heartbroken - as was the case earlier this year when soap legend Georgina Hale passed away.

The commitment of these actors is sometimes celebrated through awards, and they often earn a handsome salary for their work. Here's a list of the UK's highest earning soap actors, for those who are curious about the people behind the characters in their favourite soap.

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The Sun : SOAP ROYALTY Ultimate soap rich list with Corrie hunk worth £6m and their savvy side-hustles including £100k DVD & gin firm

Mirror: Ultimate soap rich list - millionaires in Corrie and big earners in Albert Square