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Corrie's Roy Cropper and Cathy Matthews cosy up together on a bench with the soap stalwart wrapping his arms around his red-head companion

Published: 15:15 GMT, 14 April 2016 | Updated: 18:00 GMT, 14 April 2016

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Since arriving on Coronation Street last spring her relationship with soap stalwart Roy Cropper has progressed at a gentle pace.

But Cathy Matthews (Melanie Hill) and fan favourite Roy (David Neilson) appeared to step things up a notch in scenes filmed on Monday.

The good-natured pairing were seen sitting beside each other on a bench in front of a grassy verge within a residential area.

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Hug it out: Cathy Matthews (Melanie Hill) and fan favourite Roy (David Neilson) appeared to step things up a notch in their relationship in scenes filmed on Monday

Roy was dressed in his trademark beige coat and cream chinos, which he teamed with black socks and a pair of brown shoes.

He rested his man-bag by his side while he clasped his hands together and looked forward while he spoke to Cathy.

Meanwhile, the café assistant wore a quilted navy jacket with blue jeans and tan slip-on shoes.

The actress looked like she'd been through the wars with bloodied knuckles on her left hand and a marked-up face.

Instantly recognisable: Roy was dressed in his trademark beige coat and cream chinos

Side by side: The good-natured pairing were seen sitting beside each other on a bench in front of a grassy verge in a residential area

However, she didn't look too concerned about her injuries as she flashed a smile and shared a giggle with Roy while he affectionately hugged her.

As Roy wrapped his arm around his love interest, Cathy returned the gesture in kind, placing one hand on his knee and the other on his arm.

Prior to joining the show last year, Melanie admitted she was nervous about the public's reaction to her performance.

Close display: As Roy wrapped his arm around his love interest, Cathy returned the gesture in kind, placing one hand on his knee and the other on his arm

Deep in conversation: Café assistant Cathy wore a quilted navy jacket with blue jeans and tan slip-on shoes

Speaking to the Mirror about landing her part, the 53-year-old confessed she was anxious about fans lashing out at her online for trying to replace Hayley Cropper - played by Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Stressing that she didn't want Corrie fans to see Cathy as Hayley's replacement, Melanie insisted: 'I could never wear her shoes. I'll just wear different shoes.'

The popular transgender character, who was of course the beloved wife of Roy – played by David Neilson, committed suicide on the show last year after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Hayley's last episode, which aired in January 2014, attracted an impressive 9.7 million viewers as a teary-eyed nation tuned in to watch her pass away.