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4 unusual facts about Bet Lynch


Bet Lynch

In March 2010 it was reported on Digital Spy that Bet was set to make a comeback in an attempt by the newly appointed Phil Collinson producer to try to restore the show to its 'golden days'.

In a survey published in the Manchester Evening News in April 2007, Bet's beehive was voted the worst haircut in soap history.

Elizabeth Lynch

Bet Lynch, fictional character from the TV soap opera Coronation Street

The Dustbinmen

Julie Goodyear appeared in two episodes as a housewife; she later played Bet Lynch.


Hooker with a heart of gold

During the 1960s, the character of Elsie Tanner in British series Coronation Street set the mold for future characters such as Bet Lynch (also Coronation Street), Kat Slater, Stacey Slater and Dawn Swann (all three characters from the British soap opera EastEnders).

Liz McDonald

In August 2003, it was reported that three big Coronation Street characters would be returning; Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear), Jim McDonald (Charlie Lawson) and Liz for a six week stint.


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