Coronation Street impromptu ceremony, shortly before going into cardiac arrest, although he later rallied and made a slow recovery. The episode of "EastEnders" broadcast on the same day as "Coronation Street" 50th anniversary episode included a tribute, with the character Dot Branning saying that she never missed "Coronation Street". In May 2011, Dennis Tanner returned after 43 years off screen. Beverley Callard and Vicky Entwistle who play Liz McDonald and Janice Battersby, respectively, quit the street. On 15 October 2011, Betty Driver, who had played Betty Williams since 1969, died of pneumonia, aged 91. In 2011, the major storyline of John Stape
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