 Lowrie returned to "Coronation Street" in 1963, and remained for a further five years, before tiring of the role and handing in his notice in 1968.In 2011, forty-three years after his last appearance, it was announced Dennis was to return to the Street, after Philip Lowrie agreed to reprise the role.His return made it the longest any actor in "Coronation Street" has taken a break.