34. Chesney Brown and Katy Armstrong, 2010-2013 (40 votes)
They met at Chesney's birthday party and they were attracted to each other. But they soon had to grow up when Katy fell pregnant and gave birth to Joseph in 2011. Despite the struggles of being young parents, Chesney and Katy seemed to accept it and still loved each other. That was until Katy fell for Ryan Connor and his 'young and free' attitude. Katy's adultery led to the break-up of a couple that could've gone on to be one of the most stable in the street.
Should Chesney and Katy reunite or should they lead separate lives? Should they be at 34?
33. Jack and Annie Walker, 1960-1970 (41 votes)
The Walkers were the first double act in Coronation Street, appearing in the very first episode in 1960. What made them popular was their personality clash – Annie with her snobbishness and megalomania and Jack with his broad Lancashire accent and friendly approach. When they were introduced, Jack and Annie had been married for 23 years and had grown up children Billy and Joan.
Being the landlord and landlady of the Rovers Return, the Walkers were at the centre of all the drama on the cobbles. As well as performing the soap’s earliest comic scenes, Jack and Annie also starred in some dramatic storylines that included Frank Turner blackmailing Jack and Annie being kidnapped as well as son Billy popping in and out of their lives, usually in debt. Humorous storylines included Annie accusing Jack of having an affair with Elsie Tanner.
In 1964, Jack and Annie became Lucille Hewitt’s guardians after her father Harry and his wife Concepta left for Ireland and she gave them a new lease of life. The partnership lasted a decade. It ended due to Jack’s untimely death of a heart attack in 1970. After Jack, Annie had some gentlemen friends that included Gerald Prince, Arthur Dewhurst and Arthur Harvey, but none matched up to Jack.
Do you remember them running the Rovers? Were they the best Rovers bosses? Should they be at 33?
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2 comments:
I think a bit of detail was left out re: Ches and Katy. Yes, she 'fell pregnant' after a concerted effort of twisting Ches' ...arm until the hapless humpty impregnated her. And in Canada the Lovely Sinead has already got her soap pot in the kitchen. Luckily for Ches, the good ship Katy has sailed and good riddance.
I love the Sinead/Ches duo....they make a *perfect* couple....both very respectful and caring young people....HOPE the producers keep them this way! Katy...well she HAD her chance with young Ches and blew it..too bad...
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