List ofCoronation Streetcharacters (1986)

Coronation Street(also informally referred to asCorrie) is a long-running Britishsoap opera,noted for its depiction of a down-to-earth working-class community. In September 2010, it became the longest-running television soap opera in the world and is listed in theGuinness World Records.This page lists characters who made their debut appearance in 1986, includingJenny Bradley(now Connor), played bySally Ann Matthews,who returned to the show from 2015 onwards, 22 years after her last appearance, Jenny's father,Alan Bradley,played byMark Eden,who was a part of one of the shows most memorable storyline's featuring theRita Faircloughcharacter, andSally Seddon(later Webster, now Metcalfe), played bySally Dynevor,who has been a regular cast member for over 33 years.

Jenny Bradley

Main article:Jenny Bradley

Jenny Bradley,played bySally Ann Matthews.She made her first appearance on screen on 6 January 1986. Originally fostered byRita Fairclough(Barbara Knox), she has been featured in storylines including her troubled relationship with her father and Rita's partner,Alan(Mark Eden), his death when he is killed in a tram accident after chasing Rita inBlackpool,and a brief underage romance with married man Robert Weston (Philip Bretherton). Their separation in 1991 leads to Jenny leaving on 1 March 1991. She returns for a short stint on 17 September 1993 when she visits Rita for money, but Rita's rejection of her results in Jenny's second departure on 8 October 1993. Jenny returned for four months from 18 February 2015 after meetingKevin Webster(Michael Le Vell) throughinternet dating,and they begin a relationship. She is seen to develop an obsession with his sonJack(Jaxon and Maddox Beswick), which culminates in Jenny abducting him before being found inHull,where she is arrested by police. Her last episode aired on 15 June 2015. On 11 August 2015, the officialCoronation StreetTwitterpage announced that Matthews would be reprising her role as Jenny on 27 January 2016.

Alan Bradley

Main article:Alan Bradley (Coronation Street)

Alan Bradleyplayed byMark Eden,first appeared in the episode that aired on 15 January 1986. Jenny's father, he would go on to be one of the most famous villains in the history of the street. The character's last appearance on the 8 December 1989, saw him get killed by a Blackpool tram while chasingRita Fairclough.

Sally Webster

Main article:Sally Webster

Sally Metcalfe(alsoSeddonandWebster), played by actressSally Dynevor,previously known as Sally Whittaker. The character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 27 January 1986, whenKevin Websterdrove past her in his van. He accidentally splashed her while she was waiting for a bus. She is protective of her two daughtersRosie Webster(Emma Collinge,Helen Flanagan) andSophie Webster(Ashleigh Middleton, Emma Woodward,Brooke Vincent). Her notable storylines have seen her have an on and off relationship and marriage with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell), becoming the victim of domestic abuse byGreg Kelly(Stephen Billington), being diagnosed withbreast canceras well as her attempts to become the pillar of the community and annoyJanice Battersby(Vicky Entwistle) in the process. Over the years, she has tried to impress her Boss esBet Lynch(Julie Goodyear),Alf Roberts(Bryan Mosley),Mike Baldwin(Johnny Briggs),Paul Connor(Sean Gallagher) andCarla Connor(Alison King) and gain promotions. Recently, Sally has embarked on a relationship withTim Metcalfe(Joe Duttine) and later went on to marry him.

Jessica Barlow

Jessica Barlow
Coronation Streetcharacter
Portrayed by	Christina Barryk
First appearance	31 March 1986
Last appearance	14 May 1986
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Bill Podmore
In-universe information Father Eric Midgeley Mother Jean Midgeley Husband Peter Barlow(1990–2000)

Jessica Barlow(néeMidgeley) first appeared as the best friend ofSusan Barlow,later acting as a bridesmaid at her wedding toMike Baldwin.However, she soon became the girlfriend of Susan's twin brother;Peterand they both left to live in Portsmouth.

Off-screen she married Peter in 1990 but upon his return to the Street in 2000, he revealed they had divorced due to her infidelity.

Ian Latimer

Ian Latimer
Coronation Streetcharacter
Portrayed by	Michael Loney
Duration	1986–1987
First appearance	7 May 1986
Last appearance	4 February 1987
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Bill Podmore
In-universe information Mother Ethel Latimer Uncles Bert Tilsley Trevor Tilsley Aunts Doris Tilsley First cousins Brian Tilsley Craig Tilsley Samantha Tilsley Other relatives Nick Tilsley Sarah Platt

Ian Latimeris the nephew ofBert Tilsleyand cousin ofBrian Tilsleywho lives in Australia. Whilst visiting Brian in Weatherfield, he flirts with Brian's wifeGail Tilsley,who feels uncomfortable at first but later warms towards Ian. Ian later embarks on an affair with Gail, which confesses to Brian shortly after she falls pregnant and believes that Ian may be the father. Ian leaves after a heated argument with Brian but returns before Gail's daughterSarahis born. Ian leaves again and returns to Australia soon afterwards after a paternity test reveals that he is not Sarah's father and Brian is and Gail asks him to keep quiet about the result.

In 1989, Gail called him to tell him that Brian was stabbed to death, but he couldn't attend the funeral due to flight problems.

Elsie Seddon

Elsie Seddon
Coronation Streetcharacter
Portrayed by	Brenda Elder
Duration	1986, 1989–1991, 1997
First appearance	28 May 1986
Last appearance	7 July 1997
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Bill Podmore (1986, 1989) Mervyn Watson (1990) Brian Park(1997)
In-universe information Other names Elsie Hopwood Brothers Tom Hopwood Sisters Bertha Croston May Husband Eddie Seddon(until 1989) Daughters Sally Webster Gina Seddon Granddaughters Rosie Webster Sophie Webster

Elsie Seddon(alsoHopwood) is the mother ofSally Webster(Sally Dynevor). Elsie first appears demanding money from Sally to fund her father's drinking and gambling habits. Following the death of her husband Eddie in 1989, Elsie comes to stay with Sally and her husbandKevin(Michael Le Vell) after Sally injures her ankle in a road accident. They eventually get fed up with her when she begins hinting at babies and she leaves after Sally has recovered. Elsie then moves to Scarborough and opens a boarding house. In March 1997, Elsie suffers a stroke and Sally goes to Scarborough to nurse her back to health. In July, Elsie is seen again when Kevin goes to Scarborough in an attempt to patch up his and Sally's marriage after he has an affair withNatalie Horrocks(Denise Welch). During this time, Elsie's granddaughterRosie(Emma Collinge), goes missing but is eventually found safe and well. Elsie is last seen when Kevin's father,Bill Webster(Peter Armitage), visits Sally at her home in an unsuccessful attempt to convince her to forgive Kevin. Elsie dies off-screen in May 1998 after suffering another stroke. She leaves Sally an inheritance of £50,000 in her will.

Eddie Seddon

Eddie Seddon
Coronation Streetcharacter
Portrayed by	James Duggan
Appears on	1 October 1986
Classification	Former; guest
Introduced by	Bill Podmore
In-universe information Sisters Velda Seddon Wife Elsie Hopwood(until 1989) Daughters Sally Webster Gina Seddon Granddaughters Rosie Webster Sophie Webster Nephews Paul Seddon

Eddie Seddonwas the abusive father ofSally Webster(Sally Dynevor). He makes his only appearance on 1 October 1986, when he opposes Sally's engagement toKevin Webster(Michael Le Vell) and tells Sally that he will not be attending their wedding, which would take place the following week. Almost three years later, Eddie dies in a lorry accident and leaves £1,000 from his life insurance to Sally and her sisterGina(Julie Foy/Connie Hyde).

Neville Hawthorne

Neville Hawthorne
Coronation Streetcharacter
Portrayed by	Mark Chatterton
Duration	1986, 2005, 2007
First appearance	20 October 1986
Last appearance	8 August 2007
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Bill Podmore (1986) Tony Wood (2005) Steve Frost(2007)
In-universe information Mother Angela Hawthorne Stepfather Derek Wilton(1985–1988) Norris Cole(1995–1999) Ivor Priestly(2000–2003) George Trench(2004 –2006) Grandfathers J.W. Hawthorne Uncles Donald Hawthorne

Neville Hawthorneis the son ofAngela Hawthorne.He first appeared in October 1986 when his then-stepfather,Derek Wilton,was seeingMavis Riley.Neville made his most recent appearance at Angela's funeral in 2007.