THE baby dilemma facing young married Leanne and Nick Tilsley has caught the nation's attention.

But, in the latest edition of the popular Coronation Street magazine, Radcliffe's Jane Danson, who plays Leanne, sheds a new light on the problem.

She says: "In a sense, Leanne has been playing at happy families, trying to be older than she is.

"She has grown up a lot since she got married, and she's working hard at it, but when it comes down to it she's still only 17."

Referring to the fact that the young couple are now contemplating an abortion, Jane adds:"Leanne didn't even think about what financial help they would need.

"I think that both partners have to really want a baby for it to work, otherwise there will always be one of them begrudging the baby or the affection the other person gives it."

As to whether the couple go through with the pregnancy or Leanne has a termination, it's all still in the air.

Perhaps local fans will find out more in tonight's episode.

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