Coronation Street in its place. "Coronation Street" returned to ITV screens with a regular scheduled time closer to the end of 1979. "Coronation Street" had little competition within its prime time slot, and certain critics suggested that the programme had grown complacent, moving away from socially viable storylines and again presenting a dated view of working class life. Between 1980 and 1989, "Coronation Street" underwent some of the biggest changes since its launch. By May 1984, William Roache (Ken Barlow) stood as the only original cast member, after the departures of Violet Carson (Ena Sharples) in 1980, Doris Speed (Annie Walker) in
Liam Fox (actor) Liam Fox (actor) Liam Fox (born 2 June 1970) is a British actor, perhaps best known for playing Dan Spencer in the television soap opera "Emmerdale" since 2011. Fox has appeared in "Dinnerladies" and "Coronation Street". He joined the cast of "Emmerdale" in late 2011 as Dan Spencer, the estranged husband of Ali Spencer (Kelli Hollis). He was initially contracted for eight episodes, but he was later promoted to the main cast. Fox previously made guest appearances in the show as PC Tyrell (2002–2003) and Officer Price (2004). For his portrayal of Dan, Fox received a nomination for Most Popular