List of Coronation Street Characters (1961) - Others

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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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