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Quiz about Coronation Street Characters 19601980

"Coronation Street" Characters: 1960-1980 Quiz

Questions about characters and the actors who portrayed them in "Coronation Street" during the first 20 years of the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by BigUncleChester. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BigUncleChester

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,131

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2123

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (8/10), Hayes1953 (10/10), Guest 82 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which character was played by Graham Haberfield? Hint

Len Fairclough

Ray Langton

Jerry Booth

Dennis Tanner

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Ken Barlow's first wife? Hint

Christine Hardman

Doreen Lostock

Sheila Birtles

Valerie Tatlock

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Stan and Hilda Ogden's only daughter? Hint

Patricia

Lucille

Irma

Myra

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which legendary character was played by Pat Phoenix? Hint

Annie Walker

Elsie Tanner

Ena Sharples

Minnie Caldwell

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was hired as a new barmaid to work in the Rovers Return in 1970? Hint

Bet Lynch

Lucille Hewitt

Betty Turpin

Gail Potter

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Rita Littlewood first appeared in "Coronation Street", what was her occupation? Hint

Exotic dancer

Singer

Barmaid

Shop assistant

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1973 Annie Walker was mayoress of Weatherfield. Who was mayor? Hint

Ken Barlow

Jack Walker

Alf Roberts

Len Fairclough

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Question 8 of 10

8. Deirdre Hunt married for the first time in July 1975. Whom did she marry? Hint

Ray Langton

Mike Baldwin

Billy Walker

Ken Barlow

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the dithery female assistant who worked with Rita in the Kabin? Hint

Mavis

Mary

Madge

Maud

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chris Quinten played which character? Hint

Derek Wilton

Bert Tilsley

Brian Tilsley

Steve Fisher

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 14 2024 : Guest 51: 8/10
Apr 07 2024 : Hayes1953: 10/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 82: 6/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 82: 3/10
Mar 19 2024 : kstyle53: 10/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 86: 10/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 92: 7/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 176: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which character was played by Graham Haberfield?

Answer: Jerry Booth

Twenty year old Graham Haberfield was given the role just after he left Bristol Old Vic Drama School. "Coronation Street" was his first professional acting role.

2. Who was Ken Barlow's first wife?

Answer: Valerie Tatlock

On August 4, 1962, Valerie Tatlock married Kenneth Barlow at St Mary's church. Valerie was the niece of Albert Tatlock who was a "Coronation Street" regular.

3. What was the name of Stan and Hilda Ogden's only daughter?

Answer: Irma

Manchester born actress Sandra Gough began her acting career in radio at the age of twelve before eventually landing the role of Irma Ogden in "Coronation Street" some years later.

4. Which legendary character was played by Pat Phoenix?

Answer: Elsie Tanner

Elsie Tanner was well known for her fiery temper and was often seen arguing in the street with Ena Sharples. Elsie had many gentlemen friends and husbands throughout her time in "Coronation Street".

5. Who was hired as a new barmaid to work in the Rovers Return in 1970?

Answer: Bet Lynch

Julie Goodyear made her initial appearance as Bet in 1966 but it wasn't until four years later that she was offered a permanent role. She eventually became manageress of the Rovers Return many years later.

6. When Rita Littlewood first appeared in "Coronation Street", what was her occupation?

Answer: Exotic dancer

Rita first appeared in the street in 1964 as an exotic dancer and did not return until 1972 as a regular cast member. She then went on to become a singer in a nightclub.

7. In 1973 Annie Walker was mayoress of Weatherfield. Who was mayor?

Answer: Alf Roberts

Alf Roberts was played by Bryan Moseley and had been a semi-regular cast member since the early 1970s. He appeared as Len Fairclough's councillor friend.

8. Deirdre Hunt married for the first time in July 1975. Whom did she marry?

Answer: Ray Langton

Deirdre became engaged to Billy Walker but felt she was too young to get married and broke off her engagement. She then married Ray Langton only months later.

9. What was the name of the dithery female assistant who worked with Rita in the Kabin?

Answer: Mavis

Mavis Riley became Rita's assistant in the summer of 1973 when Len Fairclough bought the run down cafe/newsagents for �3,000.00. They worked together for many years in the Kabin and became best friends.

10. Chris Quinten played which character?

Answer: Brian Tilsley

Chris joined the cast in 1978 as biker Brian Tilsley and he fell in love with Gail Potter, who he later married. They had two children, Nick and Sarah-Louise before they split up some time later.

Source: Author BigUncleChester

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