"Episode 1 (Coronation Street) The first episode of the British television soap opera ""Coronation Street"" was broadcast live on the 9 December 1960, it was broadcast in black-and-white. Episode 2 was video taped shortly after the airing. The series first introduces Florrie Lindley (Betty Alberge), who has bought up the local Corner Shop from Elsie Lappin (Maudie Edwards), who has now retired after working there for many years. Elsie warns Florrie about the residents and stays around to show her the tricks of the trade. At No. 11, Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) berates her 18-year-old son Dennis (Philip Lowrie), who"
"Corner Shop, injuring Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati) along with Molly and baby Jack. After a moment of suspense, one of the carriages tipped down and smashed into ""The Kabin"", with Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) being crushed by a falling shelf case. The crash also set No. 13 Coronation Street, the Peacock's home, on fire, trapping Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth), her two children, Freddie (Niall Beresford) and Joshua (Benjamin Beresford), their friend Russ (Finton Flynn), and Simon Barlow (Alex Bain). A telegraph pole is also struck down in the carnage, knocking out the electricity across the street. The initial blast briefly"
"was asked to return as a regular character, Alma taking over control of the café she was given in her divorce settlement from Jim. Barrie has recalled that her first scene was opposite a ""Coronation Street"" ""legend"", Elsie Tanner, played by Pat Phoenix: ""She came for a job at the café and I had to tell her she couldn't have one. That was quite scary. It was my first episode but I didn't think the Street took me to its heart because I wasn't called for another eight years. By that time, Jim had gone - I never actually met"
"emerged from the shadows of a humdrum marriage."" Renee visits her brother, Terry Bradshaw (Bob Mason) and notices that the Corner Shop is for sale. She purchases the Corner Shop and opens it as ""Renee Bradshaw"", evicting Gail Potter (Helen Worth), Tricia Hopkins (Kathy Jones) and Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) from the upstairs flat. She begins a feud with Annie Walker (Doris Speed) from the Rover Return over the acquisition of an alcohol license. When Annie tries to blockade it in court, Renee starts a petition and wins the case. The pair later decide to become friends. Renee's fiancé Harry"
"at Brian Tilsley's (Christopher Quinten) leaking garage roof. Bill buys No.11 Coronation Street from Linda Cheveski (Anne Cunningham), who is acting on behalf of her mother Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix), and rents Len Fairclough's (Peter Adamson) builder's yard from his wife Rita (Barbara Knox), and they become very friendly. Bill's first wife, Alison, died of cancer in June 1980. However, it is Percy Sugden's (Bill Waddington) niece, Elaine Prior (Judy Gridley), whom Bill falls for, and in January 1985 they marry and move to Southampton with Bill's daughter Debbie (Sue Devaney), where Elaine opens a hair salon. In 1986, Elaine"
"after doing some digging finds out that he has a wife, who spots her rummaging through his car. She later confronts her and they talk about Nick. Carla later meets with Nick and blackmails him, telling him that he either sells his share over to her or she tells his wife, Elsa and Leanne, who is now seeing, about the marriage and his relationship. On 20 September 2006, it was reported that the former ""Dream Team"" actress, Alison King, had been cast as Carla Connor. A ""Coronation Street"" spokeswoman said of the new addition, ""she will make quite an impact."
"Store. Chris is played by Chris Knowings, and is the nephew of Gordon and Susan. Hooper's Store Hooper's Store is a fictional business and meeting-place on the television show Sesame Street. Its original owner from the series debut in November 1969 was Mr. Harold Hooper, and later in the early 70's assistant and later manager David, others include Mr. Handford, and Alan; these managers have been assisted by Tom, Cookie Monster, Bert, Linda, Petey, Dr. Gina Jefferson, Carlo, Natalie, Gabi, and Chris at times. The fictional store was said to be founded by Mr. Harold Hooper in 1951 as a"
"2005. She was a former classmate of character Fiz Brown (Jennie McAlpine); Molly was very resentful against Fiz, who had bullied her at school. She worked in the bakery until her father's departure and worked briefly as a kennel-maid before becoming an assistant to Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) at the Corner Shop. Vicky Binns was selected to join ""Coronation Street"" as a rival for at-the-time already established character Fiz Brown. In real life, Binns is the best friend of actress Jennie McAlpine who plays Fiz. She told the ""Manchester Evening News"": ""They brought me in to play her rival, which"
"Shop; not long afterwards he was succeeded in this by his son by Henry Lainson Griffin (1855–1916), certainly before 1891. Henry was primarily an upholsterer, the second of five children born to George and his wife Caroline Collins, of Stanway, Essex. Certainly, the company swapped its Colchester High Street premises on February 1, 1900 for new ones on Head Street, where it remained until 1963. Originally dealing in the sale or let of both soft furnishings such as ""eider down quilts, coal vases etc"" and houses, the former was its only enterprise at the time of merger with H. E."
"Radio 4 series, ""The Archers"", (1950–present day). Or the ITV1 soap opera ""Coronation Street"" (1960–present day) featuring a cornershop; it was owned previously by Alf Roberts the grocer, and after his death in the late 1990s was bought by Dev Alahan, reflecting this common change in British culture. The dying days and changing culture of the traditional British grocer were explored to great effect in the BBC TV comedy series ""Open All Hours"" (1976–1985), set in the real suburb of Balby in Doncaster; the shop front used for the street scenes in the series does actually exist in the area"
"his father. His grandfather had died aged 42 from a heart attack. In 1998, Tony married Lindsay (Susie Amy), who later had an affair with his brother, Patrick. Tony was a womaniser and only cared about money and mostly himself. He had run a business known as ""Gordons Catalogues"", and was also a property developer. In 2006, Tony and Lindsay divorced although she thought that he would eventually come back to her. Tony arrives in ""Coronation Street"" in September 2007 as the owner of a clothing firm, giving a contract to Carla Connor (Alison King) and Liam Connor's (Rob James-Collier)"
"her fellow employees was Patti the barmaid (Victoria Jackson). In the series premiere, Tammi married the owner of Starbrite Cleaners, Harvey Krudup (Jim O'Heir), who she thought was worth millions, but realized that Starbrite's lone location was at the Plaza. For the rest of the show's run, Tammi would try (unsuccessfully) to end her marriage. Other businesses at the ""Plaza del Toro"" included a Chinese restaurant, ""Wok Don't Run"", owned by Fanny Sue Chang (Amy Hill) and Althea (Loretta Fox), both of whom were lesbians; the ""Good Things"" gift shop, owned by Rafe (Maxwell Caulfield) and Bettina Barrett (Eliza Coyle);"
"but only during her school holidays. Only five complete editions are known to have survived: The show was recorded principally in the BBC's West London studios, mainly Riverside 1, and also at BBC Birmingham Studios, with external scenes filmed in Haverhill, a town in South-west Suffolk, which itself expanded rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s through residents moving from London. The opening sequences of the first episode showed the Cooper family driving to their new home, this was actually Thaxted in Essex. The cast included several actors who later achieved wider fame, including Alan Browning (later seen in ""Coronation Street""),"
"in the newly renovated Covent Garden Piazza building in 1980. In 1988 she sold the shop to Christopher Baldwin and his brother Peter Baldwin, a toy theatre collector and actor best known for his role of Derek Wilton in the UK soap opera ""Coronation Street"", who had been the shop's manager between acting jobs. In 2008 Christopher Baldwin retired and Louise Heard, who had worked in the shop since the 1980s, became the co-owner with Peter Baldwin. In 2010 they opened a second shop in Stable Yard at Hatfield House. Since Peter Baldwin's death in 2015 the shop has been"
"""Coronation Street"" as a policewoman. Jones's first major television role was in BBC's adaptation of ""The Forsyte Saga"". Jones played the maid, Smither, a small but recurring part. Prior to playing Blanche Hunt in ""Coronation Street"" her best-known role was in ""Sam"" with Mark McManus. Several years after her first ""Coronation Street"" role she had another guest role on the opposite side of the law, as a shoplifter. In 1974, she made her first appearance as Blanche Hunt, the mother of Deirdre. The part had originally been played by Patricia Cutts, who died by suicide after appearing in only two"
"bar area, the Select, and the Snug into one larger bar making the interior set match the size of the outdoor set more closely. It has stayed the same layout ever since, but its wallpaper and fittings were updated in 2008. In 2002-03, ""Coronation Street"" featured storyline of Richard Hillman (Brian Capron), who entered as a relative of the late Alma Halliwell (Amanda Barrie). Initially the character was seen offering financial advice to residents and buying the house of Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire), in an arrangement where she would have the right to live in it for her lifetime, but"
"at No. 1 Coronation Street with Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) and own a shop, Barlow's Buys. The shop is where Barlow's Bookies used to be. After becoming engaged, Rob and Tracy embark on a series of illegal schemes, which are witnessed by Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan). Rob also discovers that Tina is having an affair with Peter behind a pregnant Carla's back. On the night of his engagement party, Rob visits Tina and asks her not to tell Carla about the affair, as it will ruin her happiness. Tina refuses and threatens to call the police and expose his scams."
"day, Herbie Donnelly, who worked in different cinemas on O'Connell Street for fifty-one years until he retired eighteen years before the programme was made, and Pat Liddy, who worked in Aer Lingus on O'Connell Street for thirty years and is now a local historian. The first programme focused on Shop Street in Galway and was broadcast on 16 January 2009. It features contributions from Mary Bennett, who moved from County Clare to Galway in the late 1950s, built a business empire up from a souvenir stall in the Great Southern Hotel to a popular store (The Treasure Chest) located on"
"wants Sunita and his children back, after learning that she has a new partner, Matt, and that they're engaged. In January 2010, Dev is secretly pleased when Sunita tells him that she has broken up with Matt. Realising that they are meant to be together, Dev and Sunita agree to give their relationship another chance and buy 7 Coronation Street from the widowed single mother, Maria Connor. In December 2010, after the tram crash Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly) steals money from the Corner Shop's safe whilst Dev is in hospital after Sunita was injured. Later that month, Dev says whoever"
"in ""Coronation Street"". Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany, the son of Katharina (née Schrott-Fiecht), a librarian, and Hans Emil Sachs, an insurance broker. His father was Jewish and his mother was Catholic, and of half-Austrian descent. He left with his parents for Britain in 1938 to escape the Nazis. They settled in north London, and he lived in Kilburn for the rest of his life. In 1960, Sachs married Melody Lang, who appeared in one episode of ""Fawlty Towers"", ""Basil the Rat"", as Mrs. Taylor. He adopted her two sons from a previous marriage, John Sachs and William Sachs,"
"2014, and was nominated for the award again in the 2015 ceremony. Carla Connor Carla Connor (also Gordon and Barlow) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Alison King. She made her first appearance on screen during the episode airing on 1 December 2006. Carla has been referred to as ""the new Elsie Tanner"". This was King's second role in the soap as she previously played Mrs. Fanshaw for one episode in 2004. King was off-screen from February 2009 until October 2009 due to her maternity leave. In May 2012 King announced she"
"in the Corner Shop again and in May 2010, Sunita convinces Dev to sell the flat and buy No. 7 from Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie). Dev agrees and Maria accepts their offer. In August, Sunita is horrified to find Aadi unconscious on the sofa and calls an ambulance. At the hospital, they learn that he has a head injury, that caused bleeding on the brain. Sunita and Dev believe Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth) is responsible as she is their childminder, causing an argument with the Peacocks, but are shocked to learn that Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) is responsible. Aadi was"
"involved in the tram crash in December 2010. The tram rips through the shop and the flats above, with Rita inside the shop. After initially believing that Rita is out at a friend's, Norris and Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) raise the alarm and Rita is eventually rescued. Audrey's Salon is situated at the junction of Rosamund Street and Coronation Street. It is currently owned by Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls). 2, Coronation Street has been a hairdresser's salon since 1991, shortly after it was built. It was originally a charity shop, run by Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) in 1990. Previous salon"
"they reconciled. In 1968, Lucille became involved with Gordon Clegg (Bill Kenwright), an accounting student whose protective mother Maggie Cooke (Irene Sutcliffe) had recently bought the Corner Shop. Annie objected to Gordon, fearing that his father Les's (John Sharp) alcoholism was hereditary, and because she suspected Maggie thought Gordon was too good for Lucille. The lovelorn couple ran away to get married but missed the train to Gretna Green and returned home, to their parents' relief. Annie's attitude towards Gordon changed when he became a qualified accountant - a man of education. The following year, Annie was once again on"
"as ""Coronation Street's"" executive producer. He was unhappy with the show's Corner Shop set and decided to implement changes. Podmore thought that employees Gail Potter (Helen Worth) and Tricia Hopkins (Kathy Jones) could not create an atmosphere of gossip that the shop had once created. He believed that in order to recreate it, a new mature female should be introduced. He originally planned the character of Renee to be independent, fun and feisty – an ideal to spar with pub landlady Annie Walker (Doris Speed) over alcohol sales. Podmore told Daran Little in his book ""The Coronation Street story"" that"
"Elsie Tanner Elsie Tanner (also Grimshaw, Howard and Gregory) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Pat Phoenix from the series inception in 1960 to 1973 and from 1976 until 1984. Elsie Tanner was one of the original core characters on ""Coronation Street"" and appeared in the first episode. She is considered something of an icon in soap history and regarded as one of ""Coronation Street's"" greatest ever characters. Her final appearance came in January 1984, when Elsie emigrated to Portugal. Phoenix decided to quit the series in 1983 to pursue other projects."
"stated that none of them were willing to adopt her as she was somewhat of a ""wild child"". Becky had a heavily disrupted education, having attended many schools, several of which she was expelled from. Becky first appears in ""Coronation Street"" as an old friend of factory worker Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu), who encounters Becky at the police station after she has been arrested for shoplifting and Kelly is retrieving her stolen handbag after previously being mugged. Kelly feels sorry for Becky and gives her some money. She then helps get Becky a job at the Underworld lingerie factory but"
"he decides to stay in Weatherfield to look after them. When Ken learns of this, he persuades Sinead to get an abortion. When Sinead reveals to Daniel about the abortion, he breaks up with Sinead and attacks Ken that night. Daniel is not arrested as Ken tells the police that he tripped and no one pushed him. Since 1960, ""Coronation Street"" has featured many characters whose popularity with viewers and critics has differed greatly. The original cast was created by Tony Warren, with the characters of Ena Sharples (Violet Carson), Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) and Annie Walker (Doris Speed) as"
"turns up one evening to catch the culprit, Gail realises that it is him. Luckily, Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) sees him go in, her suspicions aroused, and the police are called. After the warehouse they work in burns down, Gail and Tricia work in the Corner Shop, but when Renee Bradshaw (Madge Hindle) buys the shop and flat in June 1976, the girls are evicted. Tricia leaves Weatherfield and Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) returns. Elsie ensures that Gail can stay in the flat. Elsie and Gail find work at ""Sylvia's Separates"" and move into No 11. She loses her virginity"
"in 1936 and her last in 1972. In 1950, she appeared on stage with Frank Sinatra at the London Palladium. She played Elsie Lappin in the first two episodes of British soap opera ""Coronation Street"" in 1960 and was the first performer to speak during the first scene in the show's history: ""Now the next thing you've got to do is to get a signwriter in - that thing above the door'll have to be changed."" She died in London in 1991. Maudie Edwards Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991) professionally known as Maudie Edwards was"
"has also been nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2015 Inside Soap Awards. Faye Windass Faye Windass (also Butler) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", portrayed by Ellie Leach. She was introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) in the episode aired on 24 January 2011. Faye's early storylines have included being adopted by Anna and Eddie, being the victim and perpetrator of bullying, contacting her birth father Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) and accusing Anna of abusing her. Her later storylines include her falling pregnant"
"fashion retail store ""Gamma Garments"" in ""Coronation Street"", in this series he is the deputy manager of the department store Dobson and Hawks. His boss in the series was Ernest Parbold played by Paul Dawkins who was replaced by Wally Hunt played by Robert Dorning in series 2. Other regulars were Betty Driver as canteen lady, Mrs Edgeley and Joy Stewart as Miss Sinclair, the boss's secretary. Both series of ""Pardon the Expression"" were released (separately) in 2009, A 6-Disc set of the complete series has been released on 12 December 2011, just two years later. Pardon the Expression Pardon"
"collection. Around 1920, Elsie had already achieved her goal in becoming a millionaire and built a cobblestone cottage home in the Carmel Highlands, California, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean which served as a quiet and spiritual place which she and Ralph could continue their writings and host friends. A 1929 postcard taken by photographer, L.S. Slevin, featured the exterior of her cobblestone cottage named ""House by the Side of the Road"". In May 1926, American Evangelist and Four Square founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, disappeared for months and the case remains unsolved. In the trial following her reappearance, five"