How many of the original cast of Coronation Street are still alive?
Of the original cast, William Roache, Alan Rothwell, Philip Lowrie, Ernst Walder and Anne Cunningham are still alive as of 2020.
Who were the 3 old ladies in Coronation Street?
From 1960 to the death of Martha Longhurst in May 1964, Ena Sharples, Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst were 3 old women who frequented The Rovers Return, Coronation Street and drank milk stouts in the Snug.
Who was Elsie Tanners daughter?
Linda Tanner
Linda Tanner was the daughter of Arnold and Elsie Tanner. She was born in Annie Walker’s living room at the Rovers Return Inn on the 8th January 1940, being delivered by Ena Sharples. Linda grew up in the Street, presumably attending Bessie Street School.
Who was Ena Sharples friends in Coronation Street?
Minnie Caldwell
Ena’s best friends from her youth, now Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst, were both also widows by 1960, and frequently sat with Ena in the snug of the local Rovers Return Inn, criticising the lives of the other street residents (as well as each other), while drinking milk stout.
Who is the oldest actor in Coronation Street?
On 26 September 2012, Roache was featured in the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are?, researching his family history. He is currently Coronation Street’s longest-serving actor, having been in the cast from day one.
Who spoke the first line in Coronation Street?
Elsie Lappin
Although Elsie Lappin is the first credited character to speak, two schoolgirls are seen singing outside the corner shop as the episode begins.
Who was married to Pat Phoenix?
Antony Boothm. 1986–1986
Alan Browningm. 1972–1979Peter Marshm. 1951–1952
Pat Phoenix/Spouse
How old was Elsie Tanner when she died?
81
Elsie, her character, died in a car accident, at the age of 81 in 2004 after leaving Weatherfield 20 years earlier, although it was not mentioned in the show until 2011.
Who owns the salon in Coronation Street?
Audrey’s Salon is a hair salon on the “posh” side of Coronation Street (the street itself). It has been owned by Audrey Roberts since 1998 when she bought it off Fiona Middleton.
Who was with Minnie Caldwell and Ena Sharples?
Martha Longhurst
Martha Longhurst (née Hartley) was an elderly woman who, along with her lifelong friends Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell, spent the majority of her evenings gossiping and drinking milk stout in the snug of the Rovers Return. Martha lived alone at 7 Mawdsley Street.