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250 Coronation Street Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

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1 Where did Steve and Michelle first meet?
Answer: The Rovers

Michelle auditioned to be part of Vernon's band, and she got that part. Then she went to the Rovers one day and that is where she met Steve.
  From Quiz: Steve and Michelle
2 Gail first appeared in "Coronation Street" in 1974. She has been married several times from 1979-2010. What is her full name?
Answer: Gail Potter Tilsley Platt Hillman McIntyre

Born Gail Potter, she went on to marry Brian Tilsley twice, Martin Platt, Richard Hillman, and Joe McIntyre.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" - Relationships and Marriages
3 "Coronation Street" experiences many deaths. Who was the first to die in 2008?
Answer: Vera Duckworth

Poor Jack was just heart broken when he came home and found his Vera just sitting there on the chair in the living room. This was his final chance to tell her he loved her.
  From Quiz: Even More People on the Street
4 John and Rosie's affair was exposed on Christmas Day 2007. What did Kevin do when he found out about the affair?
Answer: He punched John

After Kevin punched John, Kevin got himself arrested for two weeks.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" 2007-2008 Storylines
5 What was the name of the bigamist Emily Bishop married in 1980?
Answer: Arnold Swain

Arnold Swain ran a pet shop when Emily first met him. Emily and Deirdre had formed the Coronation Street Secretarial Bureau and Arnold was one of their first customers. Emily took on his books to help out with his accounts.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" Characters: 1980-2000
6 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.
    Your options: [ Ray Langton ] [ Jerry Booth ] [ Dennis Tanner ] [ Len Fairclough ]
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" Characters: 1960-1980
7 Eileen and Ed were pretty serious about each other. There was only one problem with their relationship. Ed had a terrible secret. What was it?
Answer: He murdered Emily's husband.

Ed murdered Emily's husband 28 years ago. He is now out of jail and has come to the street to find Emily and repent for his sins. Emily meets him at church and finds him to be a respectable man and sets him up with Eileen. Ed feels guilty about his intrest in Eileen and goes to confess his terrible act to Emily. Emily does not forgive him.
  From Quiz: More People on the Street
8 Who dated Charlie when he first came to Coronation Street?
Answer: Bev

Bev and Charlie had a fling when he first came to the street, but Charlie's affections soon turned towards Shelley, her daughter.
  From Quiz: People on the Street
9 Who is the father of Tracy's daughter, Amy?
Answer: Steve

Only Tracy knew that it was Steve's baby, everyone else thought that it was Roy's baby. Roy and Hayley paid Tracy 25,000 pounds for Amy.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" in 2004
10 Who did Steve McDonald marry for a bet?
Answer: Karen

Karen and Steve bet each other that that the other would not turn up for the wedding, when they both arrived the wedding went ahead, as neither wanted to be proved wrong! They soon got divorced so they could remarry and have a big wedding!
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Characters Mania!
11 What was the name of Elsie's second husband whom she married in 1967?
Answer: Steve

Elsie and Steve married in a lavish ceremony on September 4th 1967. The pair moved to America but Elsie soon returned after feeling very lonely over there. Len was a school friend while Alan and Arnold were her other husbands.
  From Quiz: Elsie Tanner
12 Who did Richard Hilman dress up as when he tried to kill Emily and ended up killing Maxine?
Answer: Aid Critchley

Aidan Critchley had been illegally driving a car which was in an accident leaving Sarah Platt in hospital. Richard told Gail this was the reason why he dressed up as him but this was also an effective disguise as Aidan ended up in prison.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" 2003-2004
13 This man owned The Rovers Return, and there were often rumours she was dating him. Who was he?
Answer: Duggie Ferguson

The rumours were NOT true, but it really got on Shelley's nerves.
  From Quiz: The Love Life Of Shelley Barlow
14 Which character was killed with a shovel in 2002 by Richard Hillman?
Answer: Patricia Hillman

Patricia was Richard's second wife and wanted half his business. She started insulting Richard at a construction site and he hit her with a shovel. A year later, Richard killed his neighbor, Maxine Peacock, nee Heavey.
    Your options: [ Emily Bishop ] [ Patricia Hillman ] [ Gail Hillman ] [ Maxine Heavey ]
  From Quiz: Death in "Coronation Street"
15 What were the name of Ken Barlow's parents?
Answer: Frank and Ida

Frank and Ida were the first residents at 3, Coronation Street.
  From Quiz: The Life and Loves of Ken Barlow
16 The first Coronation Street wedding was that of Joan Walker, but who did she marry?
Answer: Gordon Davies

Joan was the daughter of Jack, the landord of the Rovers Return, and his wonderfully pretentious wife Annie, Annie Walker was played to perfection by the late Doris Speed.
  From Quiz: Wedding Bells in Coronation Street
17 What was the original name of 'Coronation Street'?
Answer: 'Florizel Street'

Granada originally intended to make just 16 episodes of Tony Warren's creation, then called 'Florizel Street'. The name was changed after a tea lady commented that the title sounded like disinfectant!
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Part Two
18 When was the first episode shown?
Answer: December 9, 1960

The first episode was aired on the December 9, 1960 and premiered live.
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Part One
19 Easiest question first: What is the name of the pub where Coronation Street residents hang out?
Answer: Rover's Return

The pub has had several landlords and ladies over the years, including Annie Walker, Bet and Alec, Jack and Vera, Natalie, and the team of Mike Baldwin, Fred Elliott and Duggie Ferguson.
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Quiz
20 What type of pet did Mavis and Derek have?
Answer: Budgie

She was called Harriet.
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street'
21 When did Coronation Street debut on British television?
Answer: 1960

Coronation Street debuted on December 9th 1960 and is still running today with an estimated fan base of 19 million viewers
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street'
22 How many proposals have there been between the couple?
Answer: 4

The first proposal was in the yard at the Rovers without a ring, the second proposal was in the backroom at the Rovers but Michelle said no and threw the ring at Steve. The third was Steve's proposal to Michelle with the toilet roll, the final was Michelle's proposal to Steve in the Rovers.
  From Quiz: Steve and Michelle
23 Rita Tanner has no children of her own but fostered two children. What are their names?
Answer: Sharon Gaskell and Jenny Bradley

Rita and her second husband Len Fairclough were considered too old to adopt so they decided to foster. Sharon Gaskell was their first foster child in 1982. Rita fostered a second child, Jenny Bradley, in 1986 by herself after Len died in a car crash.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" - Relationships and Marriages
24 Steve MacDonald and his many girlfriends. Who was living with him in 2007/2008 with her "two" sons?
Answer: Michelle Connor

Michelle was told that her son Ryan was not hers and that there had been a mix up at the hospital when Ryan was born.
  From Quiz: Even More People on the Street
25 On October 2008, Liam Connor finally got murdered. Who killed him?
Answer: Tony

Tony organised his mate to run over Liam.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" 2007-2008 Storylines
26 In which year did Queen Elizabeth II visit the set of "Coronation Street"?
Answer: 1982

On the May 5, 1982, the cast of "Coronation Street" stood outside their on set homes to greet the Queen. The Queen officially opened the new Street, along with the Duke of Edinburgh. For months, designers and builders had been at work building a new Street lot. This new Street had a new house at No.7 and an alleyway running between the Rovers and No.1.
    Your options: [ 1980 ] [ 1983 ] [ 1981 ] [ 1982 ]
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" Characters: 1980-2000
27 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.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" Characters: 1960-1980
28 Fred and Bev had exciting news that came as a shock to the rest of the street. What was their shocking revelation?
Answer: They were engaged.

Fred and Bev became engaged after having no courtship whatsoever. Ashley and Shelly were both not happy with the news, but everyone else on the Street congratulated the happy couple.
  From Quiz: More People on the Street
29 When Charlie and Shelley were dating and about to be married, Charlie hired a therapist for Shelley. What was his name?
Answer: Zack

Charlie hires Zack to help Shelley overcome her fears, but Zack soon realizes that it's Charlie abusing Shelley.
  From Quiz: People on the Street
30 Who tried to wreck Steve and Karen's wedding?
Answer: Tracy

Tracy cancelled the photographer and the transport, but that didn't stop Steve and Karen getting married, so she announced that Steve was the father as Karen just walked down the aisle.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" in 2004
31 What did the Croppers name Tracy Barlow's baby?
Answer: Patience

They called her this because they had to be patient for her to arrive. Baby 'Patience' only lived with the Croppers for a short period before Tracy demanded her back. The Croppers gave a lot of money for the baby who ended up being called Amy Barlow.
  From Quiz: "Coronation Street" 2003-2004
32 Shelley's new boyfriend was Peter Barlow, who had originally just came to see dad Ken after he had left his job. What was his ex-job?
Answer: Submariner

He was fresh from the Navy.
  From Quiz: The Love Life Of Shelley Barlow
33 Landlady Natalie lost her new husband in 1998. What was his name?
Answer: Des

Des Barnes lost his life when saving his son-in-law, Tony, from drug dealer Jez Quigley. Jez later caught up with Tony and killed him.
  From Quiz: Death in "Coronation Street"
34 Which university did Ken attend?
Answer: Manchester

Ken continued to live with his parents in Coronation Street while he attended Manchester University. He gained a 2nd class honours degree in History and English.
    Your options: [ Liverpool ] [ Oxford ] [ Leeds ] [ Manchester ]
  From Quiz: The Life and Loves of Ken Barlow
35 October 1961 was the date for the wedding of Harry Hewitt and which barmaid?
Answer: Concepta Riley

Concepta and Harry's happiness didn't last long, in 1967 Harry was 'killed off' while trying to repair a van, the carjack collapsed, and the full weight of the vehicle fell on top of poor Harry.
    Your options: [ Diana Hawkins ] [ Doreen Lostock ] [ Concepta Riley ] [ Suzie Birchall ]
  From Quiz: Wedding Bells in Coronation Street
36 Name the long standing character who previously played a waitress in the original 'Crossroads'.
Answer: Audrey Roberts

RADA trained actress Sue Nicholls began playing Gail Potter's mother Audrey in 1979. Sue had previously played waitress Marilyn Gates in the original series of 'Crossroads'.
    Your options: [ Rita Sullivan ] [ Gail Platt ] [ Audrey Roberts ] [ Vera Duckworth ]
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Part Two
37 Who was the first person to die in show?
Answer: May Hardman

May Hardman died on New Year's Eve, 1960.
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Part One
38 What was the name of the barmaid who seduced Des Barnes away from Raquel, while also having an affair with a married man?
Answer: Tanya Pooley

Played by Eva Pope, Tanya was one of the most unforgettable villainesses ever to inhabit the street. After helping to break Raquel's heart, she repeated her sadistic seduction, this time with beloved character Bet Gilroy's beau Charlie.
  From Quiz: Sex, Lies and 'Coronation Street'
39 What was the name of the young Moroccan whom Dierdre married?
Answer: Samir Rashid

Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived. Samir was killed by thugs as he was walking near the canal.
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street' Quiz
40 Who nearly died in the Rover's Return fire?
Answer: Bet Lynch
  From Quiz: 'Coronation Street'
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