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The journalist and writer - best known as the presenter of the BBC's motoring programme Top Gear - was surprised by Michael, appropriately, at the Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC. Guests include fellow broadcasters Anne Robinson and Alan Whicker.
Jill - a newsreader with the BBC since 1985 whose work also includes presenting such shows as Holiday and Crimewatch - was interrupted by Michael during a recording session at the BBC Television Centre.
Among those paying tribute to Jill are pop singer Cliff Richard, broadcaster Julian Pettifer and her Crimewatch colleague Nick Ross.
Michael caught up with Sue - a regular cast member since 1985 - outside the Street’s hair salon.
Her real life husband - and former Street actor - Mark Eden is naturally a guest, while other guests include actors Donald Sinden and Elizabeth Spriggs, and - in a rare appearance - Dame Hilda Bracket’s creator, Patrick Fyffe.
Michael sneaked behind the bar of the Queen Vic to surprise the actor who became the show’s resident hardman. Ross joined the soap in 1990 and quickly established himself as a popular character, winning several acting awards during the decade.
The tribute includes filmed tributes from Brentford Rugby team and footballer Paul Gascoigne.
The comedian and actor - remembered for his impressions with comedy partner Dustin Gee on the television series Russ Abbot's Madhouse - was surprised by Michael, at ITV's Central studios, while presenting the gameshow Family Fortunes, which he had fronted since 1987. Comedians Ken Dodd and Freddie Starr are among the guests.
Michael Aspel tells the story of the life and career of the singer-songwriter Justin Hayward, best known as the frontman of The Moody Blues
