Coronation Street of youthful rebellion. Though the rest of the original Barlow family were killed off before the end of the 1970s, Ken, who for 27 years was the only character from the first episode remaining, has remained the constant link throughout the entire series. In 2011, Dennis Tanner (Philip Lowrie), another character from the first episode, returned to "Coronation Street" after a 43-year absence. Since 1984, Ken Barlow has been the show's only remaining original character. Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) had appeared in the series since late-January 1961, when the show was just weeks old, and was the show's longest-serving female
Cheryl Gray (Coronation Street) personality traits. Cheryl's storyline has mainly focused around her relationships with Lloyd Mullaney (Craig Charles) and Chris Gray (Will Thorp). Quin-Ankrah has stated that throughout Cheryl's duration she has been "caught in the middle" of Chris and Lloyd's fights. In 2010, Quin-Ankrah was nominated for an "Inside Soap" Award for her portrayal of Cheryl. In February 2010, it was announced that a new character, Cheryl, would be introduced to "Coronation Street" as the love interest of established character Lloyd Mullaney. Of Cheryl's introduction, "Coronation Street" series editor Louise Sutton said: "[Lloyd] soon learns she's a lapdancer but, far from being