The Road to Coronation Street on the set next door to the real life "Coronation Street" set, who were also filming. The role of Tony Warren, "Coronation Street"s creator and writer, was given to actor David Dawson. "Coronation Street"s producer, Canadian-born Harry Elton, was played by Christian McKay. Casting director Margaret Morris and her young assistant Josie Scott, who befriends Warren, were played by Jane Horrocks and Sophia Di Martino, respectively. Derek Bennett, the director, was portrayed by Shaun Dooley, while Sidney Bernstein was played by Steven Berkoff. Jessie Wallace was given the role of Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner in "Coronation Street". Wallace,
Storylines of Coronation Street Windass (Mikey North) was trapped under the car but managed to get out before it exploded however his mother Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) was set on fire and badly injured. Storylines of Coronation Street Storylines of "Coronation Street", the British ITV soap opera, have spanned more than five decades, from the programme's inception in December 1960, until the present day. "Coronation Street" has covered a number of storylines that created dispute and debate in the media and caused public outcry from viewers. Popular storylines have also seen an increase in the number of viewers, such Deirdre Rachid being jailed in