Doris Speed Fans

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@DorisSpeedFans She was the best !

The photo is courtesy of Alan Stuart on Facebook.

Doris with her mother Ada Speed in the 1960s. #DorisSpeed

Arthur Leslie, Doris and Pat Phoenix pictured outside 10 Downing Street as they arrive to have lunch with Prime Minister Harold Wilson, 14th March 1966.

Happy 70th Birthday to Lesley Manville!

Happy International Women’s Day! #IreneSutcliffe #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

Happy International Women’s Day! #CoronationStreet #Corrie #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

Coronation Street - 7th March 1962. Annie and Jack return home to find sea lions in the bath.

Coronation Street - 7th March 1962. The Walkers find out that their room booking hasn't been confirmed and they can't stay the night in the hotel.

Remembering Tony Warren, who passed away 10 years ago today.

Remembering Doris Hare, who was born on this day in 1905.

and, well, I got the job.” ~ Irene on how Caroline helped her land the role of Maggie Clegg in Coronation Street.

“My friend, Caroline Blakiston, was working with Granada in Manchester, and chatting one night to John Murphy, their casting director, happened to mention me and said I came from those parts. He was interested at once, because this new character, Maggie Clegg, was just coming up

Irene and Caroline first worked together in rep at the Liverpool Playhouse in the 1950s.

Wishing the lovely Caroline Blakiston a very happy birthday today!

Coronation Street ~ 12th February 1973. Maggie gets Betty to admit she wanted her to be mayoress for the reflected glory.

Coronation Street ~ 7th February 1973. Alf announces Annie as mayoress.

Minnie Caldwell Remembered: A Tribute to Margot Bryant - 4th February 1988. Doris discusses the contrast between Margot and Minnie. #DorisSpeed #MargotBryant #CoronationStreet #Corrie

Remembering Doris Speed, who was born on this day in 1899.

Remembering the late Actress, Doris Speed (3 February 1899 – 16 November 1994)