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#OnThisDay 12 March 1966
TV Times reports on a
CORONATION WELCOME FOR THE STREET!
A Beatles-style welcome is promised Down Under for #CoronationStreet stars #PatPhoenix, #DorisSpeed and Arthur Leslie, who start their three-week show-the-flag tour of Australia . . .
#OnThisDay 24 February 1966
OFF TO AUSTRALIA
A far cry from a corner seat in the Rovers. A plush padded reclining armchair in the luxury Qantas super V-jet. Three of the cast of #CoronationStreet are off to Australia - #PatPhoenix, #DorisSpeed and #ArthurLeslie . . .
#OnThisDay 4 February 1988
ITV broadcasts a tribute to #CoronationStreet's Margot Bryant - Minnie Caldwell Remembered.
Contributors include Lynne Carol, #DorisSpeed and #EileenDerbyshire.
Then, 7 years later, director Mike Newell remembers her saying: "s**t, f*** and hairy balls"
#OnThisDay 27 January 1985
TERROR OF ANNIE WALKER - Frail Doris is Forced to Seek Refuge in a Nursing Home - Heartless burglars have driven #CoronationStreet star #DorisSpeed from her home . . .
From January 1995 - #CoronationStreet magazine remembers #DorisSpeed, recalls when: Ena became Elsie's landlady in Jan '65; Len was suspected of murder in Jan '75 and Mike invested in flying suits in '85. Ken and Janet's was the 12th marriage and Joe Donnelli's the 12th death.
Jack & Annie Walker reminisce as they prepare the Rovers for the festivities in this vintage #CoronationStreet Christmas special.
🎄 CHRISTMAS IN THE STREET (1968) 10am #TPTVsubtitles Starring #DorisSpeed #ArthurLeslie #VioletCarson #PatPhoenix on #TPTV
#OnThisDay 18 December 1978
The Lancashire Evening Telegraph publish an extended version of their interview with #CoronationStreet's Annie Walker, actress #DorisSpeed:
"I need to escape from Annie Walker sometimes. Apart from everything else, we're politically opposed. . ."
#OnThisDay 9 December 1981
TWO WAY STREET
On the 21st anniversary of #CoronationStreet, the Daily Record looks at the coming and goings of the big names, including #PhilipLowrie, #WilliamRoache, #JeanAlexander, #DorisSpeed and #AnneKirkbride:
"I'm in a rut, but it's a lovely rut"
#OnThisDay 8 December 1985
SURPRISE FOR STARS
A radiant Annie Walker has staged a spectacular return to #CoronationStreet. Actress #DorisSpeed, who played Annie until 1983, was the star of a glittering champagne party to celebrate 25 years of the hit series.
#OnThisDay 8 December 1973
CAPTIVES OF CORONATION STREET - but Ena and Co. are quite happy to stay -
"I suppose I must be quite a wealthy lady," says #DorisSpeed, "My accountant says it's ridiculous and I must spend some of it."
#OnThisDay 5 December 1981
The Liverpool Echo publishes a souvenir edition to celebrate 21 Years of #CoronationStreet, in which #PatPhoenix reveals THE TROUBLE WITH ELSIE and #DorisSpeed reflects on 21 years as Annie Walker - ACT ONE SEEN SOME.
#OnThisDay 29 November 1977
CORONATION STREET'S ROYAL DAY
Annie Walker, landlady of TV's #CoronationStreet, met the Queen at Buckingham Palace today to receive her MBE. 63 year old actress #DorisSpeed said "I am a bit deaf - but you can't really ask the Queen to speak up."
#OnThisDay 23 November 1994
The funeral of #DorisSpeed, who played Annie Walker in #CoronationStreet, takes place in Manchester.
"She made the lights shine a little brighter"
Evening Standard: STREET WEEPS FOR ANNIE
Mirror: THE SAD FACE OF DEIDRE - Tears at Annie Walker Funeral.
#OnThisDay 23 November 1994
The funeral of #DorisSpeed, who played Annie Walker in #CoronationStreet, takes place in Manchester.
"Her character was magic, sheer magic. You can't bottle that," says #JulieGoodyear.
The Sun: GOODBYE ANNIE, LUV - Street stars weep for Doris Speed.
#OnThisDay 16 November 1994
#DorisSpeed, who played Annie Walker in #CoronationStreet for 1723 episodes from 1960 - 1983, passed away. In The Mirror -
Farewell to a Real Street-Heart: ANNIE PUT ON HER SUNDAY BEST AND WAITED FOR THE ANGELS TO TAKE HER
#OnThisDay 16 November 1994
#DorisSpeed, who played Annie Walker in #CoronationStreet for 1723 episodes from 1960 - 1983, passed away. Here are the obituaries to the "haughty queen of the Street" from the Telegraph, Independent and Guardian.
#OnThisDay 16 November 1994
#DorisSpeed, who played Annie Walker in #CoronationStreet for 1723 episodes from 1960 - 1983, passed away. This is the tribute from The Sun:
QUEEN ANNIE - Soap star's tributes pour in for Street legend Doris.
#OnThisDay 12 November 1981
Construction began on Coronation Street's second outdoor set. Original designer Denis Parkin returned to oversee construction and the site was inaugurated by #DorisSpeed, photos of whom, in her blue overalls, appeared in the press the next day.
#OnThisDay 9 October 1982
ANNIE'S ANSWERS
#DorisSpeed has been in the #CoronationStreet cast regularly since its first episode on December 9, 1960.
But what does Doris speed think of Annie Walker?
"Annie is a silly, pretentious woman. I would hate to be like her."
#OnThisDay 1 October 1983
ANNIE WALKER OUT OF THE STREET
TV's #CoronationStreet lost a third star last night - Annie Walker. The prim, posh landlady of the Rovers Return is being written out because the 70-year-old actress #DorisSpeed is unwell . . .
#OnThisDay 21 July 1988
DEAD END STREET
#CoronationStreet hit a dead end yesterday as thousands stayed away from its grand public opening. The TV theme park is designed to attract 5,000 telly addicts a day. But only 40 people turned up to see #DorisSpeed perform the opening . . .
#OnThisDay 10 July 1971
Hurry yourself along to ENTERPRISE 71 at the Goose Fair Site in Nottingham and meet Elise Tanner & Annie Walker! Yes, two of your favourite #CoronationStreet stars, #DorisSpeed and #PatPhoenix, together in an exact replica of the Rovers Return!
Doris as Annie Walker in the 1920th episode of Coronation Street (13th June 1979) with Kenneth Farrington as Billy Walker #DorisSpeed #KennethFarrington #ClassicCoronationStreet #CoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie
#OnThisDay 11 June 1977
QUEEN OF CORONATION ST.
The Queen of TV's #CoronationStreet, pub landlady Annie Walker, gets the royal seal of approval today. Actress #DorisSpeed receives the MBE in the Jubilee Honours List . . .
#OnThisDay 31 May 1988
The Daily Mirror celebrates the ITV Telethon's £21 million with a picture of a reunited #DorisSpeed and #JulieGoodyear and the headline: ROVER ANNIE TOPS IT UP - Britain's best loved landlady Annie Walker returned to #CoronationStreet last night . . .
#OnThisDay in 1988: Doris returned to the Coronation Street studios five years after her retirement to accept a cheque from Barclays Bank as part of the ITV telethon fundraiser. #DorisSpeed
Doris as Annie Walker in the 1707th episode of Coronation Street (25th May 1977) with William Roache as Ken Barlow and Stephen Hancock as Ernest Bishop #DorisSpeed #WilliamRoache #StephenHancock #ClassicCoronationStreet #CoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie
Doris as Annie Walker in the 1289th episode of Coronation Street (23rd May 1973) #DorisSpeed #AnnieWalker #ClassicCoronationStreet #CoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie
#OnThisDay in 1979: Doris received a Pye Television Award for Outstanding Contribution to Television. #DorisSpeed
Doris as Annie Walker in the 1285th episode of Coronation Street (9th May 1973) #DorisSpeed #AnnieWalker #ClassicCoronationStreet #CoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie
