Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Context: Lionel Hipkiss, using the alias Mel Hutchwright, is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Ian McKellen. He makes his first on-screen appearance on 1 May 2005 and is last seen on 22 May 2005.

Question: who did ian mckellen play in coronation street?
To answer the question, consider the following: Lionel Hipkiss, using the alias Mel Hutchwright, is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Ian McKellen.
The answer: Lionel Hipkiss , using the alias Mel Hutchwright.