List of Coronation Street characters (1961)

Coronation Street characters
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Coronation Street is a British soap opera, initially produced by Granada Television. Created by writer Tony Warren, Coronation Street first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in the show's second year, by order of first appearance.

Originally written by Warren, the series is produced by Stuart Latham until July and then by Derek Granger from July onwards. In January, Latham introduced four new regular characters, the first batch to arrive since Warren's initial creations at the start of the series a month earlier. These were factory workers Sheila Birtles (Eileen Mayers) and Doreen Lostock (Angela Crow), timid shop assistant Emily Nugent (Eileen Derbyshire) and an extension to the Walker family, Annie and Jack's son Billy Walker (Kenneth Farrington). As of 2011, Derbyshire still appears as Emily.

January also saw the introduction of Len Fairclough (Peter Adamson), a character who would become one of the series' central figures and the show's most prominent alpha male. Adamson continued in the role for twenty-two years. Bryan Mosley also made his first appearance as Alf Roberts later in February, originally a recurring role, Alf wasn't made a regular until 1971. In April, petty criminal Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) moved in. June saw the show's first birth, as Paul Cheveski was born to parents Linda and Ivan.

Granger took over as producer in July, and he introduces Valerie Tatlock (Anne Reid) in early August, followed by Bill Gregory (Jack Watson) in his first of four short stints in October.

Sheila Crossley

Arnold Tanner

Arnold Tanner
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Frank Crawshaw
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren (1961) Peter Eckersley (1966)
Duration	1961, 1966
First appearance	4 January 1961 Episode 8
Last appearance	20 June 1966 Episode 576
Classification	Former; guest
Family Wife Elsie Grimshaw (1939-1962) Norah Dawson (1962—) Sons Dennis Tanner Daughters Linda Cheveski Grandsons Paul Cheveski Martin Cheveski

Arnold Tanner is the first husband of Elsie Tanner. In January 1961, he turned up on the doorstep of number 11 after an absence of fifteen years in order to meet his two children and ask for a divorce from Elsie so he could marry his new girlfriend Norah Dawson. At first Elsie refused, but was persuaded otherwise when Arnold threatened to cite her wartime romances in their divorce. He was last seen in June 1966.

Dot Greenhalgh

Dot Greenhalgh
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Joan Francis
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren (1961) Stuart Latham (1961) Derek Granger (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969) Tim Aspinall (1964) Richard Doubleday (1968)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
First appearance	6 January 1961 Episode 9
Last appearance	12 November 1969 Episode 927
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Husband Walter Greenhalgh Father Jack Todd Mother Vi Todd Brothers Jim Todd Sisters Sally Todd

Dot Greenhalgh (nee Todd) is the long-time best friend of Elsie Tanner. The pair worked together at Miami Modes, a local clothes shop, and eventually Dot was given a promotion to supervisor—but left soon after to work at a department store. Dot had several flings in her time despite being married, and in 1969, her husband Walter finally finished with her and on top of this she lost her fancy new job. Miami Modes took her back, but when she stole stock and then blamed Elsie, her life in Weatherfield came to an end. She admitted her guilt, got the sack and Elsie refused to speak to her ever again.

Norah Tanner

Norah Tanner
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Avril Angers
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren
Duration	1961
Appears on	6 January 1961 Episode 9
Classification	Former; guest
Family Husband Arnold Tanner (1961—)

Norah Tanner (née Dawson) was Arnold Tanner's new fiancee who owned a sweet shop in Weatherfield. She arrived in Coronation Street with Arnold when he was seeking a divorce from Elsie Tanner, in order for him to marry Norah. Norah thought she was a better class than anyone who lived on the Street and during an argument with Elsie she called her 'Common', whenever Elsie referred to Norah she called her 'Madame Toffee shop'.

Joe Makinson

Joe Makinson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Brian Rawlinson
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1963) June Howson (1970)
Duration	1961, 1963, 1970
First appearance	13 January 1961 Episode 11
Last appearance	19 August 1970 Episode 999
Classification	Former; recurring

Joe Makinson is a plumber who arrives early in 1961 to carry out work for Christine Hardman. Having just dumped her boyfriend Malcolm for his lack of support following her mother's death, and on discovering that May had unpaid debts, Christine's struggle sparked sympathy from Joe, who paid for the plumbing bill himself. Joe then asked Christine for a date and they became an item. After a few months Joe asked Christine for her hand in marriage and they became engaged, but soon after a Christine had decided she needed more excitement in her life and subsequently broke it off with him. Joe was heartbroken.

Joe briefly returned in 1963 and resumed his affair with Christine, but he ended it when he realised he meant nothing to her. He returned again in 1970 to settle a debt with Alan Howard.

Beattie Pearson

Beattie Pearson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Gabrielle Daye
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren (1961) Derek Granger (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962, 1969) Leslie Duxbury (1971) Eric Prytherch (1973) Susi Hush (1975) Bill Podmore (1981) Mervyn Watson (1983, 1984)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1981, 1983, 1984
First appearance	13 January 1961 Episode 11
Last appearance	16 May 1984 Episode 2412
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Date of birth	21 August 1933
Family Husband Norman Pearson (1953–) Father Albert Tatlock Mother Bessie Tatlock Grandfathers William Tatlock Grandmothers Emmeline Tatlock Uncles Alfred Tatlock Cousins Valerie Barlow Other relatives Peter Barlow (1st cousin once) Susan Barlow (1st cousin once) Adam Barlow (2nd cousin) Simon Barlow (2nd cousin)

Beatrice "Beattie" Pearson (neé Tatlock) is the daughter of Albert Tatlock, played by Gabrielle Daye. Beattie was first seen on Coronation Street in 1961 visiting her father. Beattie's visits were quite rare usually coming to the street when she wanted something She attended the wedding of Ken Barlow to her cousin Valerie Tatlock in 1962 and also attended Val's funeral in 1971. She moved in with Albert for a few weeks when she left her husband, Norman, but Albert soon sent her back. In 1975 she along with the rest of the Street attended Albert's 80th Birthday street party. In 1981 on another visit to Coronation Street Beattie was afraid that she would have to have Albert live with her because Ken and Deirdre Barlow were thinking of leaving the Street, but she was glad when they decided to stay. Beattie's last appearance was after Albert died in 1984. Beattie gave Ken his World War one medal at his funeral, saying that Albert always looked upon him as a son.

Doreen Lostock

Doreen Lostock
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Angela Crow
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Tony Warren (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962)
Duration	1961, 1962–1963
First appearance	18 January 1961 Episode 12
Last appearance	2 October 1963 Episode 293
Classification	Former; regular

Doreen Lostock and her friend Sheila Birtles first appeared when they worked at Elliston's Raincoat Factory. Doreen briefly dated Billy Walker before he left for London in August 1961, and became the third Rovers barmaid that year. Due to the Equity Actor's Strike, Doreen was absent from the Street from November 1961 until June 1962, but like many others the absence was left unexplained upon her return. Eventually, two weeks after Sheila's suicide attempt forced her to leave the Street, Doreen herself found she had nothing left in Weatherfield and went to join the Women's Royal Army Corps.

Eileen Hughes

Eileen Hughes
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Prunella Scales
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	20 January 1961 Episode 13
Last appearance	24 February 1961 Episode 22
Classification	Former; guest

Eileen Hughes is a hairdresser played by Prunella Scales who briefly vied for the affections of Harry Hewitt. While she and Florrie Lindley both liked him, Harry only had eyes for barmaid Concepta.

Len Fairclough

Len Fairclough
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Peter Adamson
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961–83
First appearance	25 January 1961 Episode 14
Last appearance	11 May 1983 Episode 2307
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Date of birth	5 November 1924
Date of death	7 December 1983
Occupation	Businessman, builder, councillor, shopkeeper
Family Wife Nellie Briggs (1949–64) Rita Littlewood (1977–83) Sons Stanley Fairclough

Leonard Franklin "Len" Fairclough was played by Peter Adamson.

Len was from Liverpool, born on 5 November 1924. His parents were killed in the Blitz, after which Len joined the Merchant Navy. After de-mob, he came to Weatherfield, where he married Nellie and had a son Stanley (played by Peter Noone, later of the British pop group Herman's Hermits). The marriage was not a happy one, and, on 22 November 1963, Nellie told him she wanted a divorce. Nellie later died of cancer, and Stanley never forgave his father for how he had treated her - they were never reconciled.

A builder by profession - he owned his own yard - he also spent many years as an Independent councillor for Weatherfield. Len's idea of a real woman was his next door neighbour, Elsie Tanner. Attractive, sexy, with a ribald sense of humour, she was more of a friend than a lover. However, when Len suggested that their relationship should go to the next level, Elsie always refused, not wanting to spoil the special bond they had. When Elsie re-married, to a handsome G.I., Master Sergeant Steve Tanner, he was consumed with jealousy, to such an extent that when Steve was found dead in suspicious circumstances, Len was accused of murdering him.

Len had reconciled himself to being on his own for the rest of his life - and then he met Rita Bates, who earned her living as a cabaret singer in the rather downmarket Gatsby Club. Although she claimed she was married to Harry Bates, they were in fact only a common-law couple; her name was actually Rita Littlewood. Rita had a lot in common with Elsie. She was feisty, independent and was never afraid to stand up to Len, and this was what he wanted in a woman. Elsie was initially very cool towards Rita, but they became firm friends later. After a rocky courtship, Len and Rita married and honeymooned in Tenerife, where Rita had a secured herself a singing job.

After a while, Rita started to feel frustrated by Len and his lack of motivation. Feeling he was taking her for granted, Rita left him, upon which Len went to pieces. Once she had agreed to return, the couple attempted to adopt a child, but were told they were too old. Instead, they fostered, first a boy called John, then, on a more long-term basis, Sharon Gaskell. Len was amused that she preferred woodwork to needlework and that she liked playing football - this caused an instant bond between them, much to Rita's delight. Sharon became the Faircloughs' surrogate daughter, and Len was proud of her. When he came home unexpectedly one night and found a boy in the house trying to entice Sharon upstairs, he threatened to hit him. Rita was angry, believing that Len had mishandled the situation, but he was able to say from the heart that he had only done it because he cared about Sharon. Eventually, Sharon moved away, after getting a job as a kennel maid in Sheffield. Life seemed to be going well for the Faircloughs; they had two businesses, Len's building Yard and The Kabin, a newsagents. However, an off-screen scandal involving the actor who played Len resulted in a decision by the producers to discontinue the character.^[1] For several months Len did not appear, his absence explained by a storyline that he was working long hours on a contract away from home.

Rita's world came crashing down when Len fell asleep at the wheel of his van and collided with a motorway bridge. He was killed instantly. Rita was devastated, but was comforted when Sharon came back from Sheffield to attend the funeral. Rita was later to discover, however, that Len had been having an affair with a woman in Ashton. As a result, her memories of Len remained bitter-sweet. When Rita subsequently began a relationship with Alan Bradley, Alan stole evidence of Len's identity and pretended to be him in order to obtain a loan to support his own business. It was Rita's discovery of the deception that caused her violent final break-up with Alan.

Edwin Mason

Edwin Mason
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Campbell Singer
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1963)
Duration	1961, 1963
First appearance	25 January 1961 Episode 14
Last appearance	1 April 1963 Episode 240
Classification	Former; guest
Family Sisters May Hardman Madge Mason Nieces Christine Appleby

Edwin Mason is the brother of May Hardman who visited Christine after her mother's death in order to give her some money to live on, and warned Joe Makinson to stay away. He later visits again and meets Christine's husband-to-be Frank Barlow who he disapproves of.

Emily Bishop

Billy Walker

Billy Walker
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Kenneth Farrington
Created by	Tony Warren
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962, 1964) Margaret Morris (1963) John Finch (1969) June Howson (1970) Brian Armstrong (1972) Bill Podmore (1977, 1978, 1979) Mervyn Watson (1984)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1970–1971, 1972–1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1984
First appearance	27 January 1961 Episode 15
Last appearance	5 December 1984 Episode 2471
Classification	Former; regular
Family Father Jack Walker Mother Annie Walker Sisters Joan Davies Grandfathers Amos Walker Edmont Beaumont Grandmothers Joan Walker Florence Beaumont Uncles Arthur Walker Jim Walker Aunts Mavis Beaumont Other relatives Mavis Walker Tom Walker

Billy Walker was the son of Annie and Jack Walker and first appeared 27 January 1961. He was played by actor Kenneth Farrington.

Billy was the son of Jack and Annie, landlords of the Rovers Return. Although he grew up Weatherfield, Billy moved to London to run a garage in 1961, and only made fleeting appearances in Coronation Street until Jack died in 1970 and Billy returned to help out at the Rovers to ease the burden on Annie. A mechanic by trade, Billy was never happy behind the bar of the Rovers and left Weatherfield several times in the early 1970s to work in London again. In 1974, Billy became engaged to Deirdre Hunt. With the wedding only weeks away in 1975, Billy called off the wedding and left to take a job in Jersey, which became Billy's new home. In the years that followed, Billy occasionally returned, usually to ask Annie for money for the latest business deal which interested him as he usually gambled his own money away and was always debt-ridden. He kept tabs on Deirdre, despite her marrying and divorcing Ray Langton in his absence, and unsuccessfully tried to convince her to make a new start with him in Jersey.

When Annie retired in 1984, Billy took over the Rovers licence at her request, but after a short time as landlord he was forced out by the brewery for holding after-hours parties and he left Weatherfield again and returned to Jersey. It is not known what has happened to Billy in the years since his departure.

Preceded by Jack Walker and Annie Walker (1937–1984) {{s-ttl|title=Landlord of the Rovers Return Inn (1984)

Succeeded by Bet Lynch and Alec Gilroy (1985–1995)

Joan Davies

Joan Davies
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	June Barry (1961–1964) Dorothy White (1978)
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) Margaret Morris (1963) Bill Podmore (1978)
Duration	1961, 1963–1964, 1978
First appearance	3 February 1961 Episode 17
Last appearance	17 May 1978 Episode 1809
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Husband Gordon Davies (1961–) Father Jack Walker Mother Annie Walker Brothers Billy Walker Grandfathers Amos Walker Edmont Beaumont Grandmothers Joan Walker Florence Beaumont Uncles Arthur Walker Jim Walker Aunts Mavis Beaumont Other relatives Mavis Walker Tom Walker

Joan Davies (née Walker) is the daughter of Jack and Annie Walker. She is one half of the first couple to wed on Coronation Street and moved to Derby with her new husband soon after the wedding. As far as we know Joan and her husband Gordon were still together by the time the last Walker, her brother Billy, left the Street in 1984—making their marriage one of the longest and most successful in the show's history.

Gordon Davies

Gordon Davies
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Calvin Malone
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	3 February 1961 Episode 17
Last appearance	13 March 1961 Episode 26
Classification	Former; guest
Family Husband Joan Walker (1961–) Father George Davies Mother Hilda Davies

Gordon Davies is the school teacher fiancé of Joan Walker. They married on 8 March 1961 and subsequently settled into a new life in Derby.

Alf Roberts

Phil Braithwaite

Phil Braithwaite
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Brian Dean
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	1 March 1961 Episode 23
Last appearance	30 October 1961 Episode 92
Classification	Former; recurring

Phil Braithwaite is first seen in March as a Town Hall employee who Ena Sharples went to complain to about her gas. He next appeared when he moved into the flat above the Corner Shop with his friend Norman. He was potentially a regular character but the Equity Actor's Strike prevented him from appearing just a few episodes after his return, and he was never seen again. Phil and Norman were said to have moved out of the flat in January 1962.

Norman Dobson

Norman Dobson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Alan Holden
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	1 March 1961 Episode 23
Last appearance	30 October 1961 Episode 92
Classification	Former; recurring

Norman Dobson is first seen as a Town Hall employee who Ena Sharples went to complain to about her gas supply. He next appeared when he moved into the flat above the Corner Shop with his friend Phil. He was potentially a regular character but the Equity Actor's Strike prevented him from appearing just a few episodes after his return, and he was never seen again. Phil and Norman were said to have moved out of the flat in January 1962.

Colin Lomax

Colin Lomax
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Davy Jones (1961) Alec Sabin (1972)
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961, 1972
First appearance	6 March 1961 Episode 25
Last appearance	13 September 1972 Episode 1216
Classification	Former; guest
Family Father Bob Lomax Mother Vera Lomax Sons Jason Lomax Grandfathers Alfred Sharples Grandmothers Ena Sharples Uncles Ian Sharples Tom Schofield (great) Aunts Madge Sharples Alice Raynould (great) Cousins Tom Schofield Jr. (1st cousin once)

Colin Lomax is the grandson of Ena Sharples who twice visited the Street. Colin is notable for having future Monkees member Davy Jones originating the role in 1961.

Sylvia Snape

Sylvia Snape
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Patricia Routledge
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	22 March 1961 Episode 29
Last appearance	5 April 1961 Episode 33
Classification	Former; guest
Family Husband Mr Snape

Sylvia Snape ran a café on Rosamund Street, which Doreen Lostock worked at for a short while before it closed down. She is played by a young Patricia Routledge, now better known for her role in Keeping Up Appearances.

Michael Regan

Michael Regan
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Shay Gorman
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	22 March 1961 Episode 29
Last appearance	5 April 1961 Episode 33
Classification	Former; guest

Michael Regan is a man with whom Concepta Riley had a brief fling to make Harry Hewitt jealous. This was due to Concepta's mistaken belief that Harry had no feelings for her when she saw him with Florrie Lindley.

Alice Burgess

Alice Burgess
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Avis Bunnage
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	27 March 1961 Episode 30
Last appearance	8 May 1961 Episode 42
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Brothers Harry Hewitt Nephews Christopher Hewitt Nieces Lucille Hewitt

Alice Burgess is the divorcée sister of Harry Hewitt who moved in and became his housekeeper. Her presence meant that Harry's daughter Lucille could finally come home from the orphanage, but Lucille was very hostile towards her bossy aunt and after a couple of months Alice packed up and left, prompting Harry to propose to Concepta Riley in the hope of her becoming a new mother for Lucille.

Mrs Dumbarton

Mrs Dumbarton
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Diana Coupland
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962)
Duration	1961, 1962
First appearance	5 April 1961 Episode 33
Last appearance	24 October 1962 Episode 195
Classification	Former; recurring

Mrs Dumbarton is the manager of clothes shop Miami Modes, in which Elsie Tanner and Dot Greenhalgh worked. She isn't well liked by the employees, who rejoice when she leaves the store in 1963.

Walter Fletcher

Walter Fletcher
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Donald Morley
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	5 April 1961 Episode 33
Last appearance	16 August 1961 Episode 71
Classification	Former; recurring

Walter Fletcher is a rep who briefly dated Elsie Tanner. He planned on opening a new dress shop and making Elsie the manageress but backed out at the last minute.

Arthur Dewhurst

Arthur Dewhurst
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Robin Wentworth
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	5 April 1961 Episode 33
Last appearance	28 June 1961 Episode 57
Classification	Former; recurring

Arthur Dewhurst is a detective who had a relationship with Elsie Tanner. He became overly clingy and possessive due to Elsie's many male friends, and she finished with him. Arthur got himself transferred after the split.

Marian Lund

Marian Lund
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Patricia Heneghan (1961) Linda Marlowe (2008)
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) Kim Crowther (2008)
Duration	1961, 2008
First appearance	17 April 1961 Episode 36
Last appearance	11 July 2008 Episode 6858
Classification	Former; recurring

Marian Lund was a librarian who worked at the university which Ken Barlow attended. Despite being eleven years his senior, Marion and Ken began a love affair after he ended his relationship with Susan Cunningham. However, the romance ended when Ken found out that Marian had a fiancé.

Ken and Marian next crossed paths 47 years later when a university reunion brought them back together. They briefly hinted at their past relationship, though no direct connection to Marian was addressed.

Jed Stone

Jean Stark

Jean Stark
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Renny Lister
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	24 April 1961 Episode 38
Last appearance	23 October 1961 Episode 90
Classification	Former; regular
Family Father Mr Stark Mother Mrs Stark

Jean Stark was played by Renny Lister. She first appeared as a workmate of Christine Hardman's and when Jean fell out with her parents it was Christine she turned to for support, who invited her to move in as lodger. She didn't stay long, and Christine was left alone once again. In reality, actress Renny Lister was meant to be a permanent cast member but a strike by the actor's union Equity meant that only a few of the main characters could appear for a period at the end of 1961. However, when the strike was over, Lister wasn't invited back and Jean's disappearance was left unexplained.^[2] She also briefly dated Jed Stone, a friend of Dennis Tanner. Their date didn't go very well, however the actress Renny Lister is married to the actor who played Jed, Kenneth Cope, known for Randall and Hopkirk Deceased, in real life.

Tom Hayes

Tom Hayes
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Dudley Foster
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	29 May 1961 Episode 48
Last appearance	3 July 1961 Episode 58
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Father Sydney Hayes Mother Alice Hayes Brothers Fred Hayes Sisters Esther Hayes Ada Hayes

Tom Hayes was the brother of Esther Hayes who came to live on the Street after being released from prison. He had several crazy money-making ideas, all of them needing some sort of investment, usually from Esther which she flatly refused. After sponging off his sister for too long, a friend of Esther's pointed out to him that he wasn't welcome anymore and he subsequently left.

Nancy Leathers

Nancy Leathers
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Norah Hammond
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962)
Duration	1961, 1962
First appearance	31 May 1961 Episode 49
Last appearance	1 August 1962 Episode 171
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Former Dish washer
Family Husband George Leathers (1916) Daughters Ida Barlow Grandsons Ken Barlow David Barlow Other relatives Peter Barlow (great grandson) Susan Barlow (great granddaughter) Darren Barlow (great grandson) Daniel Osbourne (great grandson) Adam Barlow (great great grandson) Simon Barlow (great great grandson)

Nancy Leathers was the mother of resident Ida Barlow and grandmother of Ken Barlow and David Barlow. Nancy had been widowed when her husband George, Ida's father, had been killed in action during the First World War. Nancy lived with the Barlows for sometime during 1961 before moving into an OAP bungalow. She made her last appearance at Ken's wedding to Valerie Tatlock in 1962.

Paul Cheveski

Paul Cheveski
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Victoria Elton (1961, 1962) Marcus Saville (1966, 1967) Nigel Greaves (1972)
Introduced by	Stuart Latham (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962, 1966) Jack Rosenthal (1967) Eric Prytherch (1972)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1966, 1967, 1972
First appearance	14 June 1961 Episode 53
Last appearance	8 March 1972 Episode 1162
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Date of birth	12 June 1961
Family Father Ivan Cheveski Mother Linda Cheveski Brothers Martin Cheveski Grandfathers Arnold Tanner Grandmothers Elsie Tanner Uncles Dennis Tanner

Paul Cheveski was the son born to Ivan and Linda Cheveski in 1961. He was the first baby to be born on Coronation Street and moved to Canada with his parents shortly after his birth. Paul made his last appearance in 1972.^[3]

Brian Foley

Brian Foley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Denis Holmes
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	19 June 1961 Episode 54
Last appearance	18 October 1961 Episode 89
Classification	Former; recurring

Brian Foley was Esther Hayes's boss who developed a friendship with her due to their similar interests. They visited galleries and concerts together, and Esther turned to him for support when her brother Tom was using her for money.

Michael Courtney

Michael Courtney
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	John Kelly
Introduced by	Stuart Latham
Duration	1961
First appearance	26 June 1961 Episode 56
Last appearance	28 August 1961 Episode 74
Classification	Former; recurring

Michael Courtney was a member of the Over-Sixties Club of which Albert Tatlock became chairman and Michael treasurer. Minnie Caldwell fell for his charms but nothing came of it and they remained friends.

Mario Bonarti

Mario Bonarti
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Frank Coda
Introduced by	Derek Granger
Duration	1961
First appearance	17 July 1961 Episode 62
Last appearance	6 September 1961 Episode 77
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Father Leo Bonarti

Mario Bonarti was an Italian immigrant who bought the lease to Snape's Café, and opened up a new Italian restaurant with his father Leo as head chef. Ena Sharples was strongly against the restaurant, but won a free meal in a raffle and didn't see the sense in depriving herself. Mario was instantly attracted to Christine Hardman, but she found him too possessive and dumped him after a while.

Valerie Barlow

Valerie Barlow
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Anne Reid
Duration	1961, 1962–1971
First appearance	7 August 1961 Episode 68
Last appearance	27 January 1971 Episode 1047
Classification	Former; regular
Book appearances	Coronation Street The Complete Saga
Profile
Date of birth	26 November 1942
Date of death	27 January 1971
Occupation	Hairdresser
Family Husband Ken Barlow (1962–1971) Father Alfred Tatlock Mother Edith Tatlock Sons Peter Barlow Daughters Susan Barlow Grandsons Adam Barlow Simon Barlow Grandfathers William Tatlock Grandmothers Emmeline Tatlock Uncles Albert Tatlock Cousins Beattie Pearson

Valerie Barlow (née Tatlock) is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. The character was Ken Barlow's first wife and featured in the programme for nearly ten years before being killed by an electric shock when using a faulty electrical outlet in her home.

Valerie Tatlock was born on 26 November 1942 to Alfred and Edith Tatlock, and grew up in Glasgow. Her uncle, Albert Tatlock, lived in Coronation Street in Weatherfield, and by the time of her visit in 1961 she was already a successful hairdresser. Valerie took up residence at Number 1 for a few months. Val immediately caught the eye of student Ken Barlow, who lived right next door to Albert. They had a date, but Val wasn't as keen on a relationship as Ken, she felt that Ken would not be happy with her because he was university-educated and aspired to live above the working-class values which Valerie was comfortable with. When Ken's mother Ida was killed in 11 September 1961, Val spent more time with Ken and they soon began a relationship. As the pair grew closer, Val had to return home to Glasgow. Valerie returned a year later when Ken looked her up while in Scotland and proposed to her. She accepted when he made it clear that he wasn't looking for a mother figure to replace Ida, as she initially feared. They got married at St. Mary's Parish Church on 4 August 1962, and took their honeymoon in London, which was paid for with the money Ken raised from selling his motorcycle.

The Barlows bought 9 Coronation Street and moved in when they returned from their honeymoon. At the time, Ken was teaching at Bessie Street School and Val had converted the front room of the house to a salon, earning extra income for the couple. Married life was not always easy for Valerie. Ken's ambitions sometimes got the better of him - later in 1962 he wanted to give up teaching to focus on writing, meaning the pair would be relying on the money Val was bringing in. He later had a change of heart and stayed in teaching. Despite his commitment to her, Valerie often felt he had settled for second best. She was jealous of Ken's friendship with Christine Hardman, but Christine eventually got engaged to Ken's father, Frank, which shocked the family as Christine was many years younger than Frank. Val also felt out of her depth intellectually when the Barlows entertained Ken's middle-class friends. Val tried to make the relationship work, but Ken didn't make it easy, always pondering intellectual issues and oblivious to Valerie's troubles as she took care of the house.

In 1963, one of Ken's teaching friends, Dave Robbins, moved into the Barlows' house as a lodger. Ken and Dave were putting their careers in jeopardy by giving a TV interview arguing for a school crossing after a pupil was knocked down in Bessie Street. At the last moment, Dave pulled out, and Ken lost out on a promotion as he gave the interview without the school's permission. Dave blamed himself for the child being hit, and was comforted by Valerie. As Ken despaired about losing the promotion, he told Valerie they shouldn't have got married, as Val didn't really understand him. When Ken next returned home, he realised Valerie had left him for Dave, but when he confronted the pair, it transpired Dave wasn't interested enough in Val to fight for her. Heartbroken, Val begged Ken to take her back, and he did. To help things get back to normal, the pair went on holiday.

In July 1964, Valerie found out she was pregnant. Ken was upset, but later realised he was thrilled by the news. To prepare for the birth, Val closed down the salon and converted it into a nursery. On 5 April 1965, Valerie went into labour and was driven to hospital in Len Fairclough's van. She gave birth to twins - a girl and a boy. The babies were christened at the same church Ken and Val got married in and were named Peter and Susan. Valerie's life changed completely as all her time went towards looking after the twins. She still had to pander to Ken's ego - he didn't have to change his lifestyle after becoming a father, and continued his intellectual pursuits. The Barlows had many friends in the Street, and could easily find babysitters, allowing Valerie to attend evening classes in Sociology. In November 1965, while Val was at a class, Ken was looking after the twins, but when he stepped out to the Rovers Return for a few minutes, a piece of coal fell from the fire, filling the house with smoke. Val returned home before Ken had put the fire out, but was outraged that he had left the babies alone while he went out to buy cigarettes. Val told Ken she would leave him if he ever smoked again.

In 1966, Ken had a fling with reporter Jackie Marsh, and was ready to leave Valerie for her, until he realized what a good thing he had in a wife who was willing to assume all the domestic responsibilities and wait on him hand and foot. Val briefly left him and returned to Glasgow with the kids, but returned when he phoned her and convinced her to return, intending to be a more devoted husband from then on. The following year, Ken was arrested for attending an anti-Vietnam demonstration and chose to go to prison rather than admitting he was wrong by paying a £5 fine. Ken's principles were very important to him, but Valerie was disappointed that he chose his principles over his family, leaving Val to take care of the kids herself for a week. Valerie had considered paying the fine behind Ken's back, but couldn't bring herself to betray him. In 1968, the Mission of Glad Tidings and Elliston's Raincoat Factory across the Street were torn down to make way for a block of maisonettes. As they were being demolished, Ken and Val realised the twins were missing. They were found in the factory just before the wrecking ball hit - the parents were relieved.

Val thought about reopening the Salon, now that the twins were more independent. Instead, she started working in the Corner Shop for Maggie Clegg. That year also saw a change of address for the Barlows; after seeing an artist's impression of the maisonettes, Valerie told Ken she wanted to move into one, as it had modern conveniences the 70-year-old Number 9 lacked. Ken didn't want to move, and when Valerie responded by making his life a little less comfortable, he accused her of having an affair with builder Ray Langton. Val was innocent, and made him feel guilty by reminding him of his affair with Jackie. Ken relented and the Barlows moved into Number 14. Shortly after the family moved in, convict Frank Riley held Val at gunpoint while Ken was away. Valerie called for help by tapping an SOS on the pipes under the sink in the kitchen, with it fortunately being overheard by Ena Sharples, who found help. Riley, a convicted rapist, had demanded money and sex from Valerie, but was caught by the police before he got the chance. After it was over, Valerie told the police and Ken that Riley hadn't touched her, but Ken refused to believe her. This almost split the couple up.

In 1969, Val's mother Edith stayed with the Barlows, and tried to convince them to leave Weatherfield. When Edith took the twins out to the fair, she lost them, but they were found by an elderly woman who had taken them in and not contacted the family. Later that year, Alan Howard offered Valerie a job as head hairdresser at a new salon, at £14 a week. Elsie Tanner had been appointed manageress, so she and Val fought for superiority. Ken had thoughts about buying the Salon from Alan, but when he chatted about it with Dave Smith, he later found out that Smith had usurped him and bought the Salon first. Smith initiated a wave of changes at the Salon, offering Valerie a pay rise but sacking other staff. Val walked out along with the remaining staff members, convincing Smith to reinstate everybody. In 1970, Ray Langton taught Valerie to drive while Ken was away on holiday. When he returned, he received a letter warning him about Val and Ray. It transpired that Emily Nugent had written it, but she realised she was wrong and apologised.

In the new year, Ken was offered a teaching position in Jamaica and Val agreed to emigrate. The residents of Coronation Street threw the pair a going-away party in the Rovers. Val was late getting ready, so while the party went on in the Rovers, Valerie tried to hurriedly get her hair dried. She tried to fix the plug to her hairdryer by tightening it with a screwdriver. Knowing it was still shoddy, she attempted to use it anyway. Val plugged it in and was given a severe electric shock which killed her instantly. As she fell to the floor, she knocked a portable heater into a packing crate and started a blaze. By the time rescue came, it was too late for Valerie. The whole of the street watched in horror as the house was left on fire.

Nona Willis

Nona Willis
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Barbara Ferris
Introduced by	Derek Granger
Duration	1961
First appearance	30 August 1961 Episode 75
Last appearance	4 October 1961 Episode 85
Classification	Former; recurring

Nona Willis was a new barmaid installed at the Rovers to replace Doreen Lostock, who had just quit. Cockney Nona wasn't easily accepted by the locals after she had told of her past as an exotic dancer and found life in Weatherfield hard. She eventually gave Jack her notice, citing that she found the northern accents difficult to understand.

Shelagh Riley

Shelagh Riley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Shela Ward
Introduced by	Derek Granger
Duration	1961
First appearance	6 September 1961 Episode 77
Last appearance	4 October 1961 Episode 85
Classification	Former; guest
Family Husband Sean Riley Daughters Concepta Hewitt Grandsons Christopher Hewitt

Shelagh Riley was the mother of Concepta Riley who came to Weatherfield weeks before Concepta's wedding to Harry Hewitt was due to take place. Shelagh and her husband Sean were initially apprehensive due to Harry not being a Catholic, but he soon won them over in time for the wedding.

Sean Riley

Sean Riley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Harold Goldblatt
Introduced by	Derek Granger
Duration	1961
First appearance	6 September 1961 Episode 77
Last appearance	4 October 1961 Episode 85
Classification	Former; guest
Family Wife Shelagh Riley Daughters Concepta Hewitt Grandsons Christopher Hewitt

Sean Riley was the father of Concepta Riley who came to Weatherfield weeks before Concepta's wedding to Harry Hewitt was due to take place. Sean and his wife Shelagh were initially apprehensive due to Harry not being a Catholic, but he soon won them over in time for the wedding.

In 1964, Sean's retirement led to Harry and Concepta moving to Ireland to take over the running of the family garage business.

DS Sowman

DS Sowman
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Philip Stone
Introduced by	Derek Granger (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962) Howard Baker (1965)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1965
First appearance	11 September 1961 Episode 78
Last appearance	27 September 1965 Episode 500
Classification	Former; recurring

Detective Sergeant Sowman was the policeman on duty when the call came through that Ida Barlow was missing. When he matched the description Ida's husband Frank gave him to an earlier incident, he sent an officer around to give the Barlows the news that Ida had died. He was next seen as the police officer on scene when Christine Hardman threatened to jump off the factory roof. Luckily however, Christine was talked down by old friend Ken Barlow.

DS Sowman last appearance came as he attempted to track down Elsie Tanner, who had fled the scene of a car accident of which she was involved in with Robert Maxwell.

Bill Gregory

Bill Gregory
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Jack Watson
Introduced by	Derek Granger (1961) H.V. Kershaw (1962, 1970) Mervyn Watson (1983)
Duration	1961, 1962, 1970, 1983–1984
First appearance	18 September 1961 Episode 80
Last appearance	4 January 1984 Episode 2375
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Date of death	2004
Family Wife Phyllis Gregory Elsie Howard (1984–2004)

Bill Gregory is a recurring character played by actor Jack Watson between 1961 and 1984. Navy officer Bill first appears when he meets up with old friend Len Fairclough (Peter Adamson), who he served with in the war. Len introduces Bill to his friends and neighbours on Coronation Street, including his best friend Elsie Tanner (Patricia Phoenix). Bill and Elsie are quickly caught up in a love affair, with Bill neglecting to tell her that he is married - but the affair ends abruptly when Elsie receives a poison pen letter warning her against it. She decides to end it with Bill to save complicating her pending divorce from Arnold Tanner (Frank Crawshaw]]). In reality, actor Jack Watson had to leave his role without any on-screen resolve, due to the Equity actor's strike of 1961.

With Elsie's divorce finalised, Bill returns in July 1962 to pick up where they left off and learns Len is close to beating him to it, having spent a lot of time with Elsie. Bill warns Len off but Len insists they are just friends. Ena Sharples (Violet Carson) later discovers Bill writing to his wife Phyllis, and tells Len he must inform Elsie. Believing his excuses that they are separating, Len decides to keep quiet, so Ena tells Elsie herself. After confronting him, Bill tells Elsie that he is separated, but when Phyllis turns up Bill is forced to make his choice. Elsie tells him she can't make up his mind for him, and so he leaves with Phyllis to give their marriage another chance.

Bill returns once again after an eight-year absence with the news that Phyllis has since died. With Elsie now being courted by Alan Howard (Alan Browning), Bill faced competition for her heart and proposed almost immediately. Elsie waits to make up her mind, while Alan fights to keep her in his life. He succeeds when she turns Bill down and he returns to service. Elsie later marries Alan.

Thirteen years on, and Bill returns from his Portugal home to pay his respects to Rita Fairclough (Barbara Knox) on hearing of the death of Len. Whilst in Weatherfield, Bill is stunned to learn that Elsie is back living on the Street as he thought she was still happily married with Alan in Newcastle. He wastes no time in going round to see Elsie, and takes her out for a meal to catch up. He tells her of his new life in Portugal, but informs her that he must return there the next day, and Elsie is shocked when Bill asks her to come with him. After hours of soul-searching, Elsie decides she's wasted enough of her life and packs her things. After a final walk down Coronation Street, Elsie climbs in the taxi and she and Bill head off for their new life in the sun.

In 2011, as Dennis Tanner (Philip Lowrie) returns to the Street, he tells Rita that Elsie and Bill were married after settling in Portugal, and that after twenty happy years together they died holding hands in a car accident in 2004.

Stanley Fairclough

Stanley Fairclough
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Peter Noone (1961) Ronald Cunliffe (1967) Jonathan Coy (1977)
Introduced by	Derek Granger (1961) Jack Rosenthal (1967) Bill Podmore (1977)
Duration	1961, 1967, 1977
First appearance	11 December 1961 Episode 104
Last appearance	5 January 1977 Episode 1666
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Date of birth	8 June 1950
Family Wife Liz Brocklebank (1977–) Father Len Fairclough Mother Nellie Bailey

Stanley Fairclough was the son of Len Fairclough and first wife Nellie. When his mother left Len for Harry Bailey, Stanley went with them and became distanced from his father. Opting to be brought up by Harry even after Nellie's death, Stanley resented Len's heavy-handed treatment of his mother for many years until 1977 when he burnt down Len's builders yard in revenge. Len was so hurt and incensed that he didn't attend Stanley's wedding later that year.

Others

Character	Date(s)	Episode(s)	Actor	Circumstances
Ginnie	4 January	8	Beryl Bainbridge	Student friends of Ken Barlow and Susan Cunningham, who helped in creating posters in the Barlows' living room ahead of a protest.
Milo			David Brierly
Glynis	4–25 January	8–14	Anna Gymer	Glynis worked at Elliston's Raincoat factory along with Doreen Lostock and Sheila Birtles. Glynis and Sheila were known for gossiping during their lunch breaks, and looking for male attention.
Customer	6 January	9	Nan Hargreaves-Jones	An awkward customer at Miami Modes who took her time in purchasing a suit from Elsie Tanner.
Hetty	13 January 29 March	11; 31	Dorothy Frere	A Rovers regular, who frequented the snug. When Martha Longhurst fell out with Ena Sharples, somewhat childishly Martha befriended Hetty for a while until the women made up.
Milkman	13 January	11	Geoffrey Brightman	A Weatherfield milkman who heard Albert Tatlock's groans through the door on his morning round and alerted the Barlows to his collapse.
Hilda Wardle	25 January	14	Vanda Godsell	Lady friend of Christine Hardman's uncle Edwin Mason, who comes to make sure Christine has enough money to live on following her mother's sudden death.
Policeman	27 January – 1 February	15–16	Jack Cunningham	Police officer who investigated a break in at the Tanner's, and took charge in evacuating the residents to the Mission Hall following a gas leak later that same day.
Johnny Gibson	3 February	17	Gerald Cowan	A hire purchase man who Ida Barlow bought loose covers from. When he came to the house, Ida's husband Frank had no idea and Ida was forced to admit using his services, which led to the couple rowing.
George Davies	15 February	19	Reg Lever	Parents of Gordon Davies, they came to meet the Walkers on learning of their son's engagement to Joan Walker. Jack and Annie invited them for dinner, where Annie and Hilda attempted to outdo each other.
Hilda Davies			Doris Hare
Norma	15 February	19	Betty Davies	A friend of Eileen Hughes, who competed with her in a darts match in the Rovers against Harry Hewitt.
Fred Jackson	22 February 14 January – 20 March 1963 29 July 1964 7–9 February 1966	21; 218–237; 379; 538–539	Joe Gladwin	Owner of Jackson's Chip Shop, in 1963 he complained about loud music coming from the Mission, unaware that a group of teens were behind the disturbance.
Mary Jackson	22 February	21	Barbara Ashcroft	Wife of Fred Jackson, owner of the local chippy on Victoria Street.
Mary Stubbs	22 February	21	Joy Stewart	Estate agent for Mrs Briggs, who owns all the houses on Coronation Street. She attempts to get the residents to each buy their houses for £200, Frank Barlow shows interest but he tells her he cannot afford it.
Old lady	1 March	23	Totti Truman Taylor	An old lady whom Ena Sharples meets at the Town Hall when she goes to complain about her gas pressure. She tells her of a notice up about the proposed demolition of Coronation Street.
Dr Graham	3 March – 5 June 7–9 August 18 October	24–50; 68–69; 89	Fulton Mackay	The local GP of Weatherfield, who became a frequent visitor to the Mission as he dealt with patient Ena Sharples.
Uncle Fred	13 March	26	Edward Palmer	A guest at the wedding of Gordon Davies and Joan Walker. Gordon referred to him as Uncle Fred, although it was later discovered they bore no relation, and he was just a family friend. Fred's loud and talkative nature was a little overbearing for the Walkers.
Tom Walker	13 March	26	Tom Gowling	Relations of Jack Walker, who attended the wedding of Gordon and Joan in March.
Mavis Walker			Veronica Howard
Eunice Bond	15 March	27	Angela Douglas	A stripper who went by the name of La Composita. She, and her pet python, briefly dated Dennis Tanner.
Mr Lawther	15 March	27	Reginald Marsh	Manager of Weatherfield County football club, who signs David Barlow.
Jim Schofield	15 March	27	Gordon Rollings
Mr Harper	22 March	29	Joby Blanchard	Town Hall official who assured the residents that Coronation Street was not going to be demolished.
Bryan	27 March	30	Bryan Hulme
Leslie	27 March	30	John Kilby
Waitress	3 April	32	Alison Bayley	A waitress who served the residents during a trip to Windermere.
Mr Snape	5 April	33	John Colin	The husband of Sylvia Snape, owner of the cafe on Rosamund Street.
Norah Seddon	5 April 25 August 1971 3–5 April 1972 16–18 January 1978	33; 1107; 1170–1171; 1774–1775	Cynthia Michaelis	Sister of Emily Nugent, she last appears after Emily's husband Ernest Bishop died, and offers her sister support.
George Abbott	12 April – 3 May	35–41	Lane Meddick	Removal man who moved Ena Sharples' belongings when she lost her job as caretaker at the Mission. He also moved them back in three weeks later when Ena was reinstated.
Drunken customer	17 April	36	Morris Parsons	A customer at the Rovers Return, who was refused a pint by Concepta Riley on account of the fact that he was already drunk. Outraged, the man caused a scene and was thrown out by manager Jack Walker.
Removal man	17 April	36	Harry Simons	Removal man who, along with George Abbott, moved Ena Sharples' belongings when she lost her job as caretaker of the Mission.
Clara	24 April	38	Doris Wellings
Foreman	1 May	40	Dennis Handby	Foreman at Elliston's Raincoat factory.
Ernie Ashcroft	3 May	41	David Bell
Taxi driver	15 May	44	Newal Palmer
Mr Stark	22 May	46	John Barnett	Parents of Jean Stark who turned up on Coronation Street when Jean rebelled against them and moved in with Christine Hardman. They let Jean know she was free to make her own decisions.
Mrs Stark			Beatrice Varley
Jim Walker	22 May	46	Kenneth Mosley	Brother of Jack Walker who looked after the running of the Rovers while the Walkers went on a trip to Blackpool.
Wally Prentiss	22 May 16 October	46; 88	Frank Pettitt	Driver of the coach that took the residents of Coronation Street on a trip to Blackpool in May, and again in October when they went to see the illuminations.
Baby shop assistant	29 May	48	Stephen Hancock	Shop assistant in 'Babyland', where Linda Cheveski was buying baby clothes.
Cyril	5 June	50	David Lamb
Mr Collingwood	7 June	51	Barrie Cookson	Fiancé of Marian Lund, who informed Ken Barlow of their relationship, ending his affair with Marian.
Father Bennett	12 June 4–6 September	52; 76–77	David Markham	Priest who performs the ceremony of Harry Hewitt to Concepta Riley. He appears as they plan their upcoming wedding, but doesn't appear when they marry.
Mrs Flanagan	12 June 6 September	52; 77	Sybil Holroyd
Peter Derwent	19–28 June	54–57	Philip Stone
Harold Pilkington	21 June – 3 July	55–58	Philip Anthony	Boss at Elliston's Raincoat Factory where Christine Hardman, Doreen Lostock and Sheila Birtles worked. He got on Doreen's bad side when he started to grope her, and she eventually quit.
Foreman	21 June	55	Keith Marsh	Foreman at Elliston's Raincoat factory.
Maud	26 June	56	Doris Hare
Joe Baumgarten	28 June	57	Bill Nagy	An old friend of Minnie Caldwell's, who lodged with her during the war. He and his wife Larine took Minnie out for a catch up.
Miss Pemberton	3 July	58	Joan Paton	An employee at Swindley's Emporium, who had long harboured a crush for him. She quit when Emily Nugent took over the stock and brought in several new lines.
Vince Plummer	5–19 July	59–63	Garfield Morgan	Relief manager at the Rovers who took over when Jack and Annie Walker went on holiday. He upset barmaid Concepta Riley when he made a move on her.
Phil Marsden	5 July	59	Neville Barber	Billy Walker's boss at Chiswick Garage, who offers him a promotion to foreman.
Patricia Holmes	10–12 July	60–61	Sarah Aimson	A thirteen year-old girl who befriended Lucille Hewitt. It later transpired that she was a runaway from an approved school, and was soon caught by the police and sent back.
Leo Bonarti	17 July – 23 August	62–73	Steve Plytas	Father of Mario Bonarti, who installed him as the head chef in his new restaurant on Rosamund Street.
Audrey Plant	17 July – 7 August 11 June 1962	62–68; 156	Mary Duddy	Machinist at Elliston's Raincoat factory, she worked with Christine Hardman, Doreen Lostock and Sheila Birtles.
Sam Johnson	31 July – 2 August	66–67	Ken Parry	Manager of the Orinoco club, where Dennis Tanner performs.
Betty Ridgeway	31 July – 2 August	66–67	Barbara Young	Hostess at the Orinoco club, who Billy Walker takes a shine to. She applies for a job as a barmaid at the Rovers, but nothing comes of it.
Mr Dixon	31 July – 14 August	66–70	Anthony Broughton
Fairground Assistants	7 August	68	Leslie Clarke	Assistants at a fair in which Concepta Riley takes Lucille Hewitt.
			Mollie Hare
Darts Stallholder	7 August	68	Jack Woolgar	Another fairground assistant, who serves Concepta and Lucille.
Mr Lloyd	14–16 August	70–71	Lewis Wilson	Man from the brewery who offers the Walkers the chance to move to a new pub. They go with him to view it, but decide against moving.
James Nugent	21–23 August	72–73	Frank Pettingell	Father of Emily Nugent who comes to Weatherfield to meet Leonard Swindley, who is rumoured to be courting his daughter. In 1966, James suffers a stroke and Emily leaves Weatherfield for a year to take care of him. James dies some time between 1967 and 1972.
Lenny Phillips	30 August – 11 September	75–78	John Barrie	Lenny is Dennis Tanner's agent and owner of the Sporting Club on Viaduct Street in the 60s. Lenny gave Dennis a job after spotting his talents at the Orinoco club.
Station Sergeant	11 September	78	Anthony Sagar	A police sergeant at the station who took in a lost handbag. He later traced the bag back to Ida Barlow, who had been hit by a bus that day.
Agnes MacLean	11–25 September 16 July 1962	78–82; 166	Judy Evans	A lady who hands in a lost handbag at the police station on the day of Ida's death.
Jim Foster	11 September – 9 October	78–86	Bernard Kay	The bus driver who knocked down and killed Ida Barlow. He later tracked down Ida's widower Frank to apologise.
Police Constable	11 September	78	Anthony Sweeny	A PC at the police station when the news of Ida's accident comes through.
Headquarters Constable	11 September	78	Keith Anderson	Constable who broke the news of Ida's death to the Barlows.
Fred Clark	20 September	81	Jack Smethurst	Drayman who tries to con Jack Walker out of two dozen bottles of beer.
Laura	25 September	82	Norma Wilson
Mrs Brown	25 September	82	Nan Hargreaves-Jones
Mr Powell	2 October	84	Stratford Johns	Guest at the hotel where Harry and Concepta Hewitt honeymooned in October.
Hotel receptionist	2 October	84	Jean Butler	Receptionist who books in Harry and Concepta on their honeymoon.
Mr Jackson	9 October	86	Derek Williams	Manager of a supermarket which opens on Rosamund Street. Ena Sharples wastes no time in telling him what she thinks about the venture.
Fortune teller	16 October	88	Julie Perry	A fortune teller who read the fortunes of Ena and Minnie Caldwell on a trip to see the Blackpool illuminations.
TV salesman	23 October	90	Michael Bilton	A man who sells a TV to Linda Cheveski.
Probationer Nurse	23 October	90	Carol Booth	Nurse at the hospital when Minnie Caldwell goes in after being hit by a piece of slate which fell off No. 13.
Mr Wentworth	30 October – 1 November	92–93	Barry Letts	Ken Barlow's boss at Amalgamated Steel.
Rupert	13 November	96	Cheeta	A performing monkey brought home by Dennis Tanner.

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