Maudie Edwards

Maudie Edwards
Born
Elizabeth Maud Edwards

(1906-10-16)16 October 1906
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Died24 March 1991(1991-03-24) (aged 84)
London, England
Occupations
  • Actress
  • broadcaster
  • singer
  • dancer
  • comedienne
[1]
Years active1910-1972[1]
Spouses
Walter Nicholas-Marcy
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(m. 1954; div. 1958)​
William Fooks
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(m. 1958)​

Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer, best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in soap opera Coronation Street, and playing Elsie Lappin in the first two episodes.[1][2] She was previously best known to listeners of the radio programme Welsh Rarebit, which attracted weekly audiences of 10 million.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Maudie Edwards 16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991". Swanseagrand.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Maudie Edwards". BFI. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012.