When Doris Speed died in 1994, Bill Roache said that the early years of the street could be summed up in 3 words- Ena, Elsie & Annie. In the same way that Den & Angie helped define the early years (and success) of EastEnders, Annie & Jack gave the first 10 years of the Street a mix of intelligence, wit and heart.
Thank you for posting this. Highly entertaining. The bitchery at the "Battenberg" tea and the sheer horror of realising that AW on the carpet stood for the Alhambra, Wetherfield (bingo hall) are scriptwriting genius.
I am 62 now & I don't have any regrets except one. I wish I had written a fan letter to Miss Speed & told her what a superb actress she was & requested a signed photo.
One of the interesting things I like about old Coronation Street is that you can see just how much social attitudes have changed. In this case, attitudes to age. Back in those days, people were 'old' at a much earlier age. It's interesting that Nelly Harvey talked about being 'spritely' in her 50s. I don't think anyone these days would consider being in your 50s as being in any way old.
Doris Speed played the role very well, in 1983 it was discovered she was a staggering 15 years older than she said she was, and she was burgled so took a break and never returned to the show. Billy Walker returned in 1984 but did not stick around long sadly.
Annie Walker was like Harriet Oleson on Little House On The Prairie. She would have turned over in her grave if she knew that The Rovers was teetering on Bankruptcy.
One of the funnist scenes is when Annie says "the bedrooms Mrs. Ogden, if you don't mind". Doris Speed is just class. Don't make them like they used to..
Having been married for 30 years, a secondary school teacher (retired), and a keen observer of all human life, I am always amazed what total cows females can be to each other. Just sayin, so sue me...!
@@scottranger8909 I would imagine so. When Mollie was in the show, did she ever appear in any scenes with her husband Bill Moore? He also appeared in the show didn't he?
Annie Walker is my paternal grandmother, the character resemblance is spot on. My grandmother had delusions of grandeaur just like Annie. Wonderful woman though.
Began watching around 1979; thought she was from somewhere else judging by her snooty attitude and was somewhat ‘slumming it’. Came as a surprise that she was one of the natives and every bit as ‘common’ as the rest. Could have shown Ena Sharples turning up as Queen Victoria and taking all the wind out of Annie’s pompous sails. 54:39
I believe that she was originally from Clitheroe (or at least, the family was) and back then (I'm not sure about now) Clitheroe was a little bit more up market.
The brilliant Doris Speed. She was the best. RIP
When Doris Speed died in 1994, Bill Roache said that the early years of the street could be summed up in 3 words- Ena, Elsie & Annie. In the same way that Den & Angie helped define the early years (and success) of EastEnders, Annie & Jack gave the first 10 years of the Street a mix of intelligence, wit and heart.
the deliciously catty social one-upmanship between Annie Walker and Nellie Harvey is a total joy ...those two could have sustained their own sitcom.
Watching them is so glorious
Love Betty falling about laughing with her starter, main course and pudding summing up 🤣
Thank you for posting this. Highly entertaining. The bitchery at the "Battenberg" tea and the sheer horror of realising that AW on the carpet stood for the Alhambra, Wetherfield (bingo hall) are scriptwriting genius.
Haven't watched it for years but loved it back then,worked in an office n last night's episode was always disscused, happy days!
I am 62 now & I don't have any regrets except one. I wish I had written a fan letter to Miss Speed & told her what a superb actress she was & requested a signed photo.
I know it's not the same, but there are plenty of Doris Speed autographs out there being sold.
I met someone once who was in regular contact with her in her nursing home.
Annie Walker. The queen. What a legend.
One of the interesting things I like about old Coronation Street is that you can see just how much social attitudes have changed. In this case, attitudes to age. Back in those days, people were 'old' at a much earlier age. It's interesting that Nelly Harvey talked about being 'spritely' in her 50s. I don't think anyone these days would consider being in your 50s as being in any way old.
She was absolutely brilliant always.
Classic Annie Walker From Coronation Street.
Love the old cornation street
Excellent compilation. Annie wasn't so glamourous in the very early episodes and quite common too!!! She sure changed her speech and look. Brilliant.
Superb actress
Doris speed - quite possibly the best actress Britain ever had
The sparring with Mollie Sugden is frequently hilarious.
I do think the characters (especially the female ones) were brilliantly drawn and brought to life by some fine actors.
I agree william f. She totally owns her scenes. Sometimes just her facial expressions is enough.
She always reminded me of the Queen Mother (looks wise) Fab character actress
Annie was queen of low key roasting!😂😂😂
Lovely actress and lady
After becoming Lady Mayoress, it was so touching when Annie picked up the photo of Jack and held it close.
Doris Speed played the role very well, in 1983 it was discovered she was a staggering 15 years older than she said she was, and she was burgled so took a break and never returned to the show. Billy Walker returned in 1984 but did not stick around long sadly.
Mollie sugden 😊 with Doris speed ❤ brilliant
That is Molly Sugden as Nellie! Unmistakeable voice!!!
Yep - it's our Mollie!
Wow where has this one been hiding
I loved the Nelly Harvey scenes hahaha
I absolutely LOVE that pome!!!! Heard it several years ago in another YT video and never forgot it. So very funny!
The Annie Walker character reminds me of some of the teachers at my primary school in the 1970's. Mrs Walker is like a Headmistress.
Annie Walker was like Harriet Oleson on Little House On The Prairie. She would have turned over in her grave if she knew that The Rovers was teetering on Bankruptcy.
Such superb acting that it is easily forgotten it is only fiction. Response to video only.
So priceless…
One of the funnist scenes is when Annie says "the bedrooms Mrs. Ogden, if you don't mind". Doris Speed is just class. Don't make them like they used to..
11:11 😂 absolutely hilarious. Why don’t they make it like this anymore
Having been married for 30 years, a secondary school teacher (retired), and a keen observer of all human life, I am always amazed what total cows females can be to each other. Just sayin, so sue me...!
Shhhhhhh thats a secret😅😅
And you have no idea😅😅😅
"Nellie Harvey was played by Mollie Sugden
better known as Mrs. Slocum on Are You Being Served."-🌐🌏🌎🌍🌐..
Wonder if Lloyd and Croft had Molly Sugden in mind when they made the Mrs Slocumbe character
@@scottranger8909 I would imagine so. When Mollie was in the show, did she ever appear in any scenes with her husband Bill Moore? He also appeared in the show didn't he?
“You need to be in charge of your facilities to do it “. Oh Hilda 😂
Annie Walker is my paternal grandmother, the character resemblance is spot on. My grandmother had delusions of grandeaur just like Annie. Wonderful woman though.
She went from common to posh in later episodes
Did anybody notice that Nellie called Jack by his proper name of Arthur during her goodbye scene?
Annie Walker - the prototype for Margaret Thatcher.
Doris Speed was a lifelong socialist in real life.
I think that's who Annie was based on.
@@gordontaylor5373 was it heck
Barbara Castle
The carpet storyline was kinda rehashed a few years ago with Sally’s wallpaper from the café 😂
Began watching around 1979; thought she was from somewhere else judging by her snooty attitude and was somewhat ‘slumming it’. Came as a surprise that she was one of the natives and every bit as ‘common’ as the rest.
Could have shown Ena Sharples turning up as Queen Victoria and taking all the wind out of Annie’s pompous sails. 54:39
I believe that she was originally from Clitheroe (or at least, the family was) and back then (I'm not sure about now) Clitheroe was a little bit more up market.
These collections serve as a historical record, which is God's providence in this era of historical revisionism and cancel culture.
I passed first time - 106 lessons
Albert and Ken, the Sherpas 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 also 59:57 that carpet looks filthy, even in a potato quality video.
Sooooperb✨🌟✨🌟✨🌟✨
Is Nellie Harvey Mrs Slocombe ?
Yes, both characters were played by Mollie Sugden
Annie and Jack were a lovely couple!
An institution that has served all the colonies … Canada Australia New Zealand etc etc
Coronation street hasn’t been shown main stream Australian TV for a few decades. At least since the early 70’s. Not sure about cable.
Never see Joanie did we
Joan Davies (nee Walker) was played by 2 actresses.
Her first appearance was in 1961, her last in 1978.
Hilda when she saw Bet still in her dressing gown wearing a face pack - “Mrs. Walker’d be turnin’ in her grave, if she wasn’t at her Joanie’s!” 😝
See they changed Nellie’s husbands name❤❤❤
I think her husband's name was Arthur. At least in the book Life and Times at the Rovers he's mentioned as Arthur.
Judy. Pre Gin.
Stupid name stupid comment.
LOL!
Emmadale
Annie was the first Karen 😂
1:25:23
she had massive period pains and it told on her face judy finnegan