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The Road to Coronation Street
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The Road to Coronation Street

2010-09-15 · 75 min · ★ 7.1

TV Movie · Drama

The story of how 22 year old writer Tony Warren conceived, wrote and fought for the record breaking UK TV series Coronation Street.

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Directors
Charles Sturridge
Production companies
ITV Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

David DawsonDavid DawsonTony Warren
Jessie WallaceJessie WallacePat Phoenix
Celia ImrieCelia ImrieDoris Speed
Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksMargaret Morris
Shaun DooleyShaun DooleyDerek Bennett
Lynda BaronLynda BaronViolet Carson
Sophia Di MartinoSophia Di MartinoJosie Scott
Henry GoodmanHenry GoodmanCecil Bernstein
Steven BerkoffSteven BerkoffSidney Bernstein
John ThomsonJohn ThomsonHarry Kershaw
James RoacheWilliam Roache
Michelle HolmesMichelle HolmesBrenda
Tara MoranEdna Walker
Phoebe NichollsPhoebe NichollsMrs Simpson
Christian McKayChristian McKayHarry Elton
Enid DunnAgnes
David WilliamsCommissionaire
Ann ArisNita Valerie

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