Mrs. Annie Walker made her final appearance on Coronation Street on October 12, 1983.
Annie Walker's Departure from Weatherfield
Annie Walker, a beloved and iconic character on Coronation Street, concluded her long tenure on the popular ITV soap opera in the autumn of 1983. Her departure marked the end of an era for the Rovers Return Inn, which she had famously run for many years as its formidable landlady.
Details of Her Final Appearance
- Date of Last Appearance: October 12, 1983
- Context: Annie Walker did not die on screen or have a dramatic exit storyline; instead, she chose not to return to the street after a visit away.
- Last Line: Her final memorable line on the show was, "Could you please give me three tins of anything, so that I can discharge my duty and go?" This was spoken to Rita Fairclough (played by Barbara Knox) at a Bring & Buy sale, perfectly encapsulating her distinctive character.
Character | Role | Final Appearance Date |
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Mrs. Annie Walker | Former Landlady of The Rovers Return Inn | October 12, 1983 |
Mrs. Walker's decision not to return to Coronation Street after a period of absence led to her off-screen departure, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the show's most enduring figures.