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List of original Coronation Street characters
The biggest change to hit the cast occurred in 1964 when Tim Aspinall , a young man bursting with ideas , was named as the new producer . Within days , he had axed several fan favourites including Frank Barlow , Harry and Concepta Hewitt , and most controversially , Martha Longhurst . It was later reported that ITV bosses had stepped in to save Albert Tatlock , Ken and Valerie Barlow , and Lucille Hewitt from the chop . Martha was a particular favourite with viewers , who enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell , due to their many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals . Martha 's death caused outrage with the public and the cast , so much so that actress Violet Carson , who played Ena , almost refused to take part in Martha 's final scene . 
The biggest change to hit the cast occurred in 1964 when Tim Aspinall , a young man bursting with ideas , was named as the new producer . Within days , he had axed several fan favourites including Frank Barlow , Harry and Concepta Hewitt , and most controversially , Martha Longhurst . It was later reported that ITV bosses had stepped in to save Albert Tatlock , Ken and Valerie Barlow , and Lucille Hewitt from the chop . Martha was a particular favourite with viewers , who enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell , due to their many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals . Martha 's death caused outrage with the public and the cast , so much so that actress Violet Carson , who played Ena , almost refused to take part in Martha 's final scene .
Martha Longhurst was a particular favourite with viewers , who enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell , due to their many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals .
Within days , he had axed several fan favourites including Frank Barlow , Harry and Concepta Hewitt , and most controversially , Martha Longhurst . Martha was a particular favourite with viewers , who enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell , due to their many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals .
Martha Longhurst enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell, with many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals.
Within days , he had axed several fan favourites including Frank Barlow , Harry and Concepta Hewitt , and most controversially , Martha Longhurst . Martha was a particular favourite with viewers , who enjoyed her friendship with Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell , due to their many scenes sat in the snug of the Rovers Return gossiping about the locals .