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
Katherine Parr (actress) two days later. Parr played Mrs Penny in the BBC radio drama "David Wade - Power of Attorney" which was broadcast in 1990. Katherine Parr (actress) Katherine Parr was a British actress, best known for playing the recurring role of Irene Holloway, commonly known as Auntie Irene, in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", between 1986 and 1987, when her character was killed off. Parr's television appearances date back to the late-1950s, when she made her screen debut as Joan Stringer on the series "Emergency – Ward 10". She went on to appear in several popular television shows including "Coronation Street"