Episode 1 (Coronation Street)

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The first episode of the British television soap opera Coronation Street was broadcast live on December 9, 1960, broadcast in black and white. Episode 2 is a video recorded shortly after the airing.

Video Episode 1 (Coronation Street)

Plot

The first series introduced Florrie Lindley (Betty Alberge), who has purchased a local Corner Shop from Elsie Lappin (Maudie Edwards), who has now retired after working there for years. Elsie warns Florrie about the inhabitants and stays around her to show her trading tricks.

At No. 11, Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) berates his 18-year-old son, Dennis (Philip Lowrie), who was recently released from prison. He wanted him to find a job, which was not easy for him because of his criminal record, but he accused him of not trying hard enough. Because he was jailed for theft, he also accused him of stealing two shillings from his wallet. Elsie told Dennis that she wished they were more like the Barlow family, who did not argue all the time.

At No. 3, 21-year-old student Ken Barlow (William Roache) is having dinner with his parents, Frank (Frank Pemberton) and Ida (Noel Dyson). Frank begins to accuse Ken of being overly arrogant and humiliated by his working class family, but Ken defends himself, and Ida tries to keep the peace. Ken claims that he brought his middle-class girlfriend Susan Cunningham (Patricia Shakesby) to the Imperial Hotel, which Frank is forbidden because Ida works as a cleaner in the kitchen there and he does not like to think Ken is spending money in the same place where his mother work hard to get it. Ken's younger brother, David (Alan Rothwell) arrives home from work and tells his dad that his bicycle has been leaked, which Frank is more than happy to fix. David sat down at the table and asked Ken what was wrong and Ken told him about the quarrel between him and Frank, which David was not surprised about. The brothers seem to be fine despite the differences.

Ken heads to The Rovers Return Inn, which is run by Annie Walker (Doris Speed). Ken ordered a cigarette, while Dennis came in and ordered a half-pint light. Annie seems to approve Ken more than Dennis. Dennis got to know Ken about him being smart and at university. When Dennis can not afford to buy cigarettes because of his drink, Ken gives him a packet. Annie disagrees with this, telling Ken not to waste sympathy with Dennis, and that is the Elsie she loves.

Meanwhile, Elsie's daughter Linda Cheveski (Anne Cunningham) came to tell her that she had separated from her husband Ivan (Ernst Walder) and was planning a divorce, but refused to explain why. Elsie decides to let Linda stay at No. 11. At the Corner Store, Florrie serves her first customer, Ena Sharples (Violet Carson), the clerk lives in nearby Mission Mission Hall, who viciously asks about her background and religious values. Ken goes to Number 1 to visit his friend, retired Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth). Ida came to tell Ken that Susan had arrived at No. 3. They go home, where Ken is relieved to know that Susan loves her family.

Maps Episode 1 (Coronation Street)

Cast

• Pat Phoenix as Elsie Tanner
• Philip Lowrie as Dennis Tanner
• Anne Cunningham as Linda Cheveski
• Frank Pemberton as Frank Barlow
• Noel Dyson as Ida Barlow
• William Roache as Ken Barlow
• Alan Rothwell as David Barlow
• Maudie Edwards as Elsie Lappin
• Betty Alberge as Florrie Lindley
• Violet Carson as Ena Sharples
• Doris Speed ​​â €
• Jack Howarth as Albert Tatlock
• Patricia Shakesby as Susan Cunningham

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Next show

This episode is often aired when the soap reaches an important milestone in its history. In this case it was broadcast in December 1990 when the soap reached its 30th anniversary. The first episode was shown back at 7:00 pm on December 9, 2000 on the eve of the 40th anniversary, then again on the 50th anniversary week of the program on December 6, 2010. This episode is commercially available through digital downloads from iTunes and DVD. The first seven complete episodes of all 1960s include a 1961 episode bonus because only seven episodes were aired on debut year, also available on Region 2 DVD included in Network Distributing Coronation Street: The Best of 1960- 1969, 10 set of disc boxes was released on July 31, 2006 and then reissued on September 5, 2011. This episode was also included on the 50th Golden Anniversary by including episodes and other specials. These include Corrie Controversies, The Stars Of Coronation Street; 50 Years, 50 Classical Characters; First Color Episodes and 40th anniversary episodes from 2000.

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References

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External links

• "First Episode" on TV.com
• "First Episode" in IMDb
• List of Coronation Street characters (1960)

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