The award-winner for Best Serial Drama Performance pays tribute backstage to his late friend and colleague

The actor, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, opens up about his feelings for his late co-star: "He knew how much I loved him and vice versa"

Stars including Liz Dawn, Alan Halsall and William Roache attended the service, in Ashton-under-Lyne, for the actor who played Jack Duckworth