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
Coronation Street sets constructed to 9/10. Parking for the prop vehicles were located where you would expect the western end of Crimea Street to be. This is where most vehicles were seen to be heading when leaving the street via Viaduct Street, however those that left via Victoria Street were in reality heading to a dead end, where the Granada bonded warehouse was. Featured the interior sets for the Rovers Return and No. 1 Coronation Street, among others. The Rovers Return was permanently erected due to the set's constant use. During "Coronation Street: The Tour", visitors saw inside the Rovers Return as well