Maureen Lipman, 78, packs on the PDA with her business consultant boyfriend David Turner during a cosy outing in north London after she confirmed their romance

Maureen Lipman enjoyed a PDA-filled outing with her boyfriend, business consultant David Turner, as they headed out together to North London on Friday.

The Coronation Street actor, 78, got cozy with her suave new partner as they stepped out hand in hand.

The couple laughed and whispered and even stopped to share a sweet kiss before crossing the road.

They held hands as they walked through the streets of the London borough, with Maureen looking particularly colorful in a striking look.

Maureen wore a beautiful patchwork style cardigan over a green long sleeve shirt with rolled up sleeves.

Maureen Lipman, 78, enjoyed a PDA-filled outing with her boyfriend, business consultant David Turner, as they headed out together in North London on Friday

The Coronation Street actor clung to her friendly new partner as they stepped out together

The Coronation Street actor clung to her friendly new partner as they stepped out together

The couple laughed and whispered and even stopped to share a sweet kiss

The couple laughed and whispered and even stopped to share a sweet kiss

Maureen wore brown pants and light pink shoes, and accessorized with a beautiful bright pink hat.

The star first mentioned David in the fall of 2023, when she shared that she was bringing a “gentlemanfriend” to that year’s National Television Awards.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express she said, “I’m going with my good friend David.”

Speaking about finding love again at the age of 77, the star was overjoyed to share life with a partner.

She said: ‘It’s a gift to everyone involved. It’s a gift and he’s been very kind. I’ve met some nice men in my life, some very interesting men, and we’ll see where it goes.”

They made their public performance debut at the Oldie Of The Year Awards in November.

During the event, Maureen proudly said of David: ‘That’s my other half.’

The actress was married to TV screenwriter Jack Rosenthal for thirty years, until his death in 2004.

Maureen grabbed the back of David's neck during the kiss

Maureen grabbed the back of David’s neck during the kiss

The star first mentioned David in the fall of 2023, when she shared that she was bringing a

The star first mentioned David in the fall of 2023, when she shared that she was bringing a “gentlemanfriend” to that year’s National Television Awards

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express she said: 'I'm going with my lovely friend David'

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express she said: ‘I’m going with my lovely friend David’

Speaking about finding love again at the age of 77, the star was overjoyed to share life with a partner

Speaking about finding love again at the age of 77, the star was overjoyed to share life with a partner

She said: 'It's a gift to everyone involved.  It's a gift and he's been very kind.  I've met some nice men in my life, some very interesting men, and we'll see where it goes.”

She said: ‘It’s a gift to everyone involved. It’s a gift and he’s been very kind. I’ve met some nice men in my life, some very interesting men, and we’ll see where it goes.”

They made their public performance debut at the Oldie Of The Year Awards in November

They made their public performance debut at the Oldie Of The Year Awards in November

During the event, Maureen proudly said of David: 'That's my other half'

During the event, Maureen proudly said of David: ‘That’s my other half’

Previous relationship: Maureen had a 13-year relationship with computer expert Guido Castro, who died in 2021 (photo in 2014)

Previous relationship: Maureen had a 13-year relationship with computer expert Guido Castro, who died in 2021 (photo in 2014)

Originally known for Educating Rita, Maureen is now best known for her role as the grandmother of established character Tyrone Dobbs in Corrie

Originally known for Educating Rita, Maureen is now best known for her role as grandmother to established character Tyrone Dobbs in Corrie

Maureen has appeared in the Manchester soap since 2018 as Evelyn Plummer, mother of addict Cassie Plummer.

Maureen has appeared in the Manchester soap since 2018 as Evelyn Plummer, mother of addict Cassie Plummer.

She and David were the picture of happiness as they enjoyed a fun stroll together in London

She and David were the picture of happiness as they enjoyed a fun stroll together in London

Late last year, Maureen made her first public appearance with her new man, confirming their relationship for the first time

Late last year, Maureen made her first public appearance with her new man, confirming their relationship for the first time

She was with Italian businessman Guido Castro for 13 years before he passed away in 2021.

Originally known for Educating Rita, Maureen is now best known for her role as grandmother to established character Tyrone Dobbs in Corrie.

Maureen has appeared in the Manchester soap since 2018 as Evelyn Plummer, mother of addict Cassie Plummer.

The role won her two awards: Best Newcomer from the Inside Soap Awards and Best Comedic Performance from The British Soap Awards.