Episode 1 (Coronation Street) Episode 1 (Coronation Street) The first episode of the British television soap opera "Coronation Street" was broadcast live on the 9 December 1960, it was broadcast in black-and-white. Episode 2 was video taped shortly after the airing. The series first introduces Florrie Lindley (Betty Alberge), who has bought up the local Corner Shop from Elsie Lappin (Maudie Edwards), who has now retired after working there for many years. Elsie warns Florrie about the residents and stays around to show her the tricks of the trade. At No. 11, Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) berates her 18-year-old son Dennis (Philip Lowrie), who
Tim Metcalfe (Coronation Street) nominated for the same award at the Inside Soap Awards of the same year. Duttine was also nominated for Funniest Male in the award ceremony. Duttine made the shortlist, eventually winning the award. However, Duttine and Dynevor did not make the shortlist and "Emmerdale" Charlie Hardwick and Chris Chittell (who play Val and Eric Pollard) won the award. Tim Metcalfe (Coronation Street) Tim Metcalfe is a fictional character from the British television soap opera, "Coronation Street", played by Joe Duttine. He made his first on-screen appearance on 21 January 2013. Duttine had previously appeared in the soap between February and