Ed Cobham - The Ultimate Unofficial Coronation Street Quiz Book

As familiar as the lullabies your Mam used to sing, from the moment Eric Spears iconic theme tune was first broadcast, Corrie was a hit. But having declared it doomed from the outset with its grim scene of terraced houses and smoking chimneys, former TV critic Ken Irwin must be eating his words in a super-sized portion. Not since the Hartford Womens Friday Club announced that electricity, though an interesting experiment, was too dangerous to be of practical use, has a prediction been so wide of the mark.

Having kept you captivated for the past half century with their tragedies and dramas, for many its Corries down-to-earth humour that is the shows ultimate appeal. But where there is light so too is there shade, as shown in brilliantly written scenes that are performed with heartbreaking poignancy: Hilda Ogden sobbing over her late husbands specs; Sally Webster breaking the news of her breast cancer to husband Kevin; Peter Barlows decline into alcoholism. These compelling storylines deal with subjects we can all identify with (give or take the activities of the occasional mass-murdering financial advisor!).

But 50 years is a long time, and recalling the details of every episode would be a challenge for even the most dedicated follower of Corrie . But what wonderful trips down memory lane or in this case the Street one would have in the attempt, which is where this book comes in. If youre a Barlow buff, a Duckworth devotee or a Rovers know-all, prepare to reminisce while testing yourself on all things Weatherfield. Maybe throw your own Rovers pub quiz? OK, so you wont get to share all the Street gossip with Norris, or half a bitter and the Gazette crossword with Ken, but for pure Corrie escapism its the next best thing. As Ena Sharples said before she dropped off thooks, Thereve been times when Elsie Tanners lifes kept mine going. Ive a lot to thank her for.

1. Who was fined 1.00 in court for selling firelighters after 7.30 p.m.?
2. Who attended a Ban the Bomb march, much to his fathers fury?
3. Who put a notice in the local paper threatening legal action to those spreading gossip about her?
4. Who dated Eunice Bond, an exotic dancer who used a snake in her act?
5. To whom did Annie Walker say beauty queen Philippa Scope was too common to marry?
6. Why did Ena write to the Duke of Edinburgh?
7. Which couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in 1962?
8. Who took Elsie to the Federation of Master Builders dance in 1963?
9. Who fell down the stairs while cleaning at the Viaduct Sporting Club?
10. Who became the Rovers cleaner in 1964?
11. What did Stan Ogden dig up in Albert Tatlocks backyard?
12. Who brewed beer and kept it in Minnies house, pretending that it was a tonic?
13. Who became manageress of Gamma Garments in 1965?
14. Who knocked Ken out in a Rovers brawl in 1965?
15. Who did Lucille Hewitt fall in love with in 1966?
16. What did Annie Walker want to change the Rovers name to in 1966?
17. What inspired Annie to re-christen the pub?
18. In which month of which year was the first colour episode of Corrie screened?
19. What did Albert Tatlock accuse Miklos Zadic of stealing from him?
20. Who upset Ena by hanging out her washing on the Lords day?

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