Coronation Street actor Peter Ash triumphs at the National Television Awards after moving storyline

Coronation Street actor Peter Ash has said winning the serial drama performance at the National Television Award is an “amazing way” to end his time on the soap opera.

The storyline for his character Paul Foreman saw him deteriorate as he battled with motor neurone disease (MND), the character recently dying from the disease.

Collecting the prize at the award ceremony in London, he said: “This is honestly incredible – what an amazing way to end my six years on Coronation Street.”

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He also thanked the Corrie team and the charities which supported him, paying special tribute to Daniel Brocklebank, who played his on-screen husband Billy Mayhew.

Ash said he “couldn’t of wished for anyone better to have done this storyline with”.

There were heart-wrenching scenes in the ITV soap on Monday night (September 9) as Paul Foreman, played by Peter, died following the diagnosis of the life-limiting illness, that affects more than 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time and for which there is currently no cure.

In the episode, Paul's health took a sudden turn for the worse and he was rushed to hospital as he struggled to breathe. Later, after doctors informed his family there was nothing more they could do but make him comfortable, Paul took his last breath.

But in a heartbreaking twist, Billy was unable to say goodbye after a series of events, that started with him looking for his lost phone, delayed his efforts to get there.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Peter spoke to his fans and followers and encouraged them to support those affected by MND in real life. He wrote to his fans and followers: "Thank you so much for all your comments and