Doris Speed (1899–1994)Doris Speed was one of Britain's best-loved soap actresses, fondly remembered for her portrayal of Annie Walker, the snooty landlady of the Rovers Return pub in ITV's Coronation Street. She played the role for 23 years and was dubbed by the press as 'The Queen Mother of Soap.' Born in Manchester, her father George was a singer and her mother Ada a repertory actress... See full bio » Born:in Manchester, England, UKDied:(age 95) in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK |
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Actress (6 titles)
1960-1983
Coronation Street
(TV series)
Annie Walker
Annie Walker
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Episode #1.2345
(1983)
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Annie Walker
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Episode #1.2318
(1983)
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Annie Walker
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Episode #1.2314
(1983)
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Annie Walker
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Episode #1.2305
(1983)
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Annie Walker
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Episode #1.2302
(1983)
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Annie Walker
1960
Knight Errant Limited
(TV series)
Switchboard operator
Switchboard operator
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Something in the City
(1960)
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Switchboard operator
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,4,136,14,196,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "Coronation Street: Season 1: Episode 245 -- Gary and Owen unload their van. Kylie grabs a crowbar from them and starts whacking the door to Tina’s flat. David and Tina emerge and Kylie turns on Tina until David silences her by revealing that Tina’s pregnant.")
,4,136,14,196,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "Coronation Street: Season 1: Episode 248 -- Chesney’s suspicious when Fiz lies that she hasn’t spoken to Tyrone recently. He confides in Katy that he thinks Fiz is having an affair with Tyrone.")
,4,136,14,196,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "Coronation Street: Season 1: Episode 252 -- Tyrone’s bemused to discover Kirsty’s spent the night on the sofa. Tyrone breaks down declaring that he can’t take any more. Fiz holds him tenderly and telling him she loves him, assures him she’ll support him every step of the way.")
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