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Maudie Edwards

Oct 16, 1906 - Mar 24, 1991 (84 years old) in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer. She started her career in theatres in Swansea and moved on to films even appearing alongside Frank Sinatra at the London Palladium. She is best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in the British soap opera, Coronation Street, and playing Elsie Lappin, the first-ever owner of the corner shop in the first two episodes. Those first words were "Now the next thing you've got to do is get a signwriter in".

Known For

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Under Milk Wood
Mrs Utah Watkins
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Only Two Can Play
Mrs. Edna Davies
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Band of Thieves
The Duchess
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The Ugly Duckling
Henrietta Jekyll
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My Learned Friend
Aladdin
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Pink String and Sealing Wax
Mrs. Webster
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The Key Man
Mrs. Glass
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I'll Be Your Sweetheart
Mrs. Jones
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Girdle of Gold
Mrs. Griffiths
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The Shipbuilders
Lizzie

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