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    What are the first names of Kevin and Sally Webster's 2 girls?'Coronation Street'

      Rosie and Sophie. Rursie and Surphie if you want to talk like the Websters.

    Coronation Street is in what town?'Coronation Street'

      Weatherfield.

    What did Tyrone Dobbs give Jack Duckworth on his 60th birthday?'Coronation Street'

      a stuffed bird. Tyrone had one of Jack's recently deceased prized pigeons stuffed and mounted.

    Emily Bishop's nephew Geoffrey has recently moved to the Street. What is his creepy nickname?'Coronation Street'

      Spider. Spider is a vegetarian hippielike person who recently got work in the unemployment office (working with the Man rather than against him)

    What is the name of the pub featured on Coronation Street?'Coronation Street'

      The Rover's Return. People can go to the actual pub where they shoot Coronation Street and order a pint.

    Which character has been around the longest as of 1999?'Coronation Street'

      Ken Barlow. Played by William Roache, Ken Barlow has been around since day one and he says could be around for another 40 years.

    When did Coronation Street debut on British television?'Coronation Street'

      1960. Coronation Street debuted on December 9th 1960 and is still running today with an estimated fan base of 19 million viewers

    What was the name of Alf Roberts' 2nd wife?'Coronation Street'

      Renee. His first wife was never {seen;} she died in 1972. He then married Renee. After she died, he married Audrey. He always held a torch for Rita, though.

    Who covered for Jenny Bradley when she crashed Rita's car whilst under the influence?'Coronation Street'

      Martin Platt.

    With which other female character did Gloria have a love triangle?'Coronation Street'

      Rita. Rita and Gloria were both involved with the love creep Alan Bradley.

    What was the name of the barmaid who later left to star in 'Brookside'?'Coronation Street'

      Gloria. Went on to play Jackie in 'Brookside'.

    What did Des Barnes burn when his wife Steph left him?'Coronation Street'

      His Boat.

    How many sons does Mike have?'Coronation Street'

      Three. One when Mark had an affair with his wife Linda, another from his marriage to Susan Barlow. Danny Baldwin was revealed to be Mike's son and not his nephew.

    What was Alma's last name when she first joined the show?'Coronation Street'

      Sedgwick. Became Baldwin after marrying Mike.

    Who nearly died in the Rover's Return fire?'Coronation Street'

      Bet Lynch.

    What type of pet did Mavis and Derek have?'Coronation Street'

      Budgie. She was called Harriet.

    Toughest question for last: Denise Osborne wowed the crowd at the Rover's with her rendition of what famous song?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Fever. Denise took to the mic after much encouragement and a few pints, at the Rover's Karaoke night.

    Gail and Brian's son Nick went to live with his uncle in what country?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Canada. He left after his short marriage to Leanne failed. She since left the show for a time as well.

    Tyrone Dobbs named his dog after what 'Friends' character?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Monica. He bred the dog, who had her puppies on Norris' bed. Tyrone later became engaged to the dog breeder's daughter, Maria.

    Don Brennan's wife Ivy left the show and never returned. Where did she go?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Religious Retreat. Ivy was never successful at getting Don to share her religious devotion. Her character was killed off some time after her departure.

    When Norris Cole first joined the show, he called Derek Wilton by what name?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Dirk. Norris ended up marrying and divorcing Derek's former wife, Angela. He left the show for a few years, but later reappeared as a regular, working with Rita in the Kabin.

    What are the names of Kevin and Sally's daughters?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Rosie and Sophie. The girls have spent most of their years dealing with the unpredictable on-again, off-again relationship of their parents.

    What was the name of Sally and Danny's hardware store?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      D and S hardware. Sally took over the shop by herself after Danny left her on their wedding day.

    The actor who played Gail's former husband Brian was married to what real-life American woman?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Leeza Gibbons. Tabloids reported that Gibbons left him after finding him in bed with another man! Gibbons never backed up that version of events, however.

    Weatherfield and its surrounding area were modelled after what British town?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Manchester. The creators wanted to create the same gritty, working-class feel as its inspirational city.

    Steve MacDonald was once beaten by a group of attackers sent by what local thug?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Jez Quigley. Jez was then beaten by Steve's father, Jim, and later died. Jim was sentenced to four years in prison.

    Ken and the street's former hairdresser have a son named Daniel. What was the hairdresser's name?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Denise Osborne. Denise left the show soon after giving birth, and the salon was taken over by Fiona.

    What was the name of the young Moroccan whom Dierdre married?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Samir Rashid. Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived. Samir was killed by thugs as he was walking near the canal.

    Easiest question first: What is the name of the pub where Coronation Street residents hang out?'Coronation Street' Quiz

      Rover's Return. The pub has had several landlords and ladies over the years, including Annie Walker, Bette and Alec, Jack and Vera, Natalie, and the team of Mike Baldwin, Fred Elliott and Duggie Ferguson.

    Finally, Raquel Wolstenholme made a brief visit to 'Coronation Street' after having left a few years earlier, and revealed to Curly that he was a father. What is the name of the couple's daughter?Sex, Lies and 'Coronation Street'

      Alice. Alice lives in a French chateau with her mother and the mansion's owner, whom Raquel later married. Hope you enjoyed this look back at some of the Street's best scandals!

    Martin and Gail's divorce stemmed from his affair with co-worker Rebecca Hopkins. After growing impatient for Martin to split with Gail, Rebecca left Weatherfield and her job at the hospital. Where was her new job?Sex, Lies and 'Coronation Street'

      Dubai. Rebecca returned to the show briefly and resumed her love affair with Martin. She was disappointed again, however, when he wouldn't join her in Dubai despite the end of his marriage.

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