52. Jack Walker 1960-1970 (25 votes)
The original landlord of the Rovers who was behind the bar throughout the 1960s, alongside wife Annie and various barmaids. A firm favourite with viewers, Jack is remembered for his gentle approach and his broad Lancashire accent – a huge contrast to wife Annie and her social pretentions. His storylines included being accused of having an affair with Elsie Tanner, being blackmailed by Frank Turner, being injured in a coach crash and Annie leaving him when she suspected him of having a lady friend. Jack died of a heart attack in 1970 while visiting daughter Joan in Derby.
Should Jack be at 52? Do you remember him behind the Rovers bar? Leave a comment!
The original landlord of the Rovers who was behind the bar throughout the 1960s, alongside wife Annie and various barmaids. A firm favourite with viewers, Jack is remembered for his gentle approach and his broad Lancashire accent – a huge contrast to wife Annie and her social pretentions. His storylines included being accused of having an affair with Elsie Tanner, being blackmailed by Frank Turner, being injured in a coach crash and Annie leaving him when she suspected him of having a lady friend. Jack died of a heart attack in 1970 while visiting daughter Joan in Derby.Should Jack be at 52? Do you remember him behind the Rovers bar? Leave a comment!
51. Ivy Brennan (known as Tilsley) 1971-1972, 1974-1994 (27 votes)
Should Ivy be at 51? Did you love to hate her? Leave a comment!
6 comments:
Jack Walker should be a lot higher than this. I think it is probably down to an age thing.
Ivy Brennan? I tell you if shed have been listed as Ivy Tilsley she would have scored higher. Her Brennan years were a shadow of her years as the Tilsley matriarch- Micky
Yeah, I thought she would've been higher. I did put in brackets on the poll that she was known as Tilsley. Plus, there's only been one Ivy anyway!
And yes, I agree John about Jack Walker. The same can be said about Swindley.
Jack was a brilliant character. If Arthur Leslie hadn't died when he did, he'd probably be much better remembered and appreciated. Such a shame. Also as he appears mainly in black and white, it's probably off putting to a lot of people. He's brilliant in the episode from 1969 where Len hits Elsie. Oh well, he'll always be appreciated by a lot of fans.
I've never liked Ivy all that much. She was well acted and written for but there's just something off-putting about her. With the exception of the factory scenes, where she was marvellous.
Jack Walker is in my top ten. Proof that characters don't have to have a nasty side to be interesting. Probably the Corrie character I'd most like to have a pint with.
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