At the Soap Awards in May, did it all kick off between you and the casts of the other soaps?

T: We were too busy having a good time. We got given all these free cocktails so I was downing red and yellow ones at the same time. I ended up with a hangover before I'd even crashed out so my boyfriend had to put me to bed. All I can remember is telling Harold Bishop from Neighbours how much I loved him.
S: I got really drunk that night and didn't get to bed until 6am. I just remember a young lad from EastEnders filming it with a camcorder for a BBC programme. He asked me ifthere was any rivalry between the two soaps and I said, 'No, we just really hate EastEnders.' He nearly dropped the camcorder. But seriously, they're a really friendly bunch and everyone gets on. 

In a catfight between the girls from all the soaps, how would you Street girls do?

T:  Personally I'd get battered. I'm really not that hard so my best trick would be to jump on their back and pull them down. But because we have loads of fight scenes in Corrie we'd work well together, so I reckon we'd have the edge.
N: Yeah, we've got a few feisty young girls so we'd have a good chance. I'm not someone who'd normally lash out, but if someone started giving me a good hiding I'd certainly give them some back.
S: I've done a bit of Thai boxing so I could look after myself. I also know how to kill someone using just my little finger. I'm not giving the secret away, but it's all to do with how you can get someone on the floor before going in for the kill. 

Sounds promising. Be honest, has anyone ever shagged on the Coronation Street set?

T: I'm sure someone has, but it's probably been kept under wraps. I certainly haven't and I wouldn't even be tempted. You've got to remember that the set's been there for years. The sofas in the Rovers are so grubby, you just wouldn't. Well, I can see that men get off on doing it in really weird places but women just don't. 

Spoilsports. So if a lesbian storyline required you to snog another girl, who would you choose?

N: Tina, because I've known her for five years so I'm really comfortable around her.
T: Yeah, I'd probably choose Nikki or maybe Lucy Jo because we could just laugh about it. Lucy would make me feel more relaxed so I wouldn't be going, 'Oh I'm going to be sick.' 

What's the weirdest bit of fan mail you've received?

S: I had one that had to be given to the police. Some weirdo got a picture of my head and stuck it on all these porn stars' bodies and then wrote all this really incestuous stuff.
T: A guy keeps sending me videos. Not mucky ones, he sent me Independence Day the other week. He sends these weird letters with them. Halfway through in red ink it'll say 'Door unlocked. Please come round at 3.30.'
N: Some 50 year old from a nursing home sent his photo and asked me to go out with him and meet him at the train station. Then I found out he'd sent the same letter to Tina.
T: We should have turned up. 'Oh, so you're two-timing us. And I thought I was special!' 

Has a celebrity ever tried it on with you?

T: Yeah, he thought because he was famous he could just click his fingers. He asked me to go and sit in a corner with him and when I refused he said, 'You'll regret that.'
S: It happened to me once. I really can't name names but I think he's had a go at every female in the showbiz world. 

Ah, Mick Hucknall.

S: No, but very similar to him. He was so arrogant I just walked away. He wasn't my type. Or anyone else's for that matter. 

You all look dead fit to us but is there a part of your body that you're unhappy with?

S: I'd really like to have small hips like Tina. In fact, I'd love to have no hips.
N: I'd change my back because my shoulder blades really stick out. I hate them. I get so jealous when I see girls with flat backs.
T: I really hate my stomach it's far too short. If everything was as diddy as my wrists I'd be happy. I feel really feminine when I look at my wrists. 

So do we. What one item of clothing never fails to make you feel sexy?

T: My little black dress. Do you know, the only time I've ever worn stockings and suspenders was when I went to see The Rocky Horror Show. I wouldn't use them to ignite passion unless someone wanted me to. I'm up for uniforms too. You've got to have a laugh haven't you?
S: I've got some very pointy high black shoes and when I put them on I always feel good.
N: When my hair and make-up are done I instantly feel sexy, I don't need skimpy underwear it's got to feel comfortable. If it's too tight it ends up pushing in places you don't want it to. 

Has your acting ability ever come in handy in real life?

T: There have been occasions I've probably milked it more than I should. And I don't mean in the bedroom. Guys are so insecure about that one.
S: I was recently on my mobile while driving and didn't realise that the police were following me. They stopped me so I just turned on the waterworks and they really freaked out and said that they were sorry and just to make sure I didn't do it again. It can be quite useful turning it on like that. 

Any other secret talents?

T: I've got really supple fingers, look! (Bends her fingers back and forth in a frankly weird and alarming manner.)
S: I used to do gymnastics so I can get my leg behind my head.
N: I can shake my arse like Beyoncé! I've got quite a round shapely bum and I can wobble it really fast. It's basically just shaking the fat in your arse. I discovered I could do it when I was out dancing at a club. These days I just save it for at home.