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Rita Tanner (also Littlewood, Bates, Fairclough and Sullivan) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by veteran actress Barbara Knox, the character first appeared on-screen as "Rita Littlewood" for one episode on 2 December 1964, before returning as a full-time cast member on 31 January 1972.
Rita Tanner (née Littlewood, previously Fairclough and Sullivan) is a long-standing Coronation Street resident and the former owner of newsagent shop The Kabin. Rita was a nightclub singer in her youth, performing in spots including the Orinoco Club where she got to know doorman Dennis Tanner.
Rita Tanner (nee Littlewood, formerly Fairclough and Sullivan) is a character in Coronation Street who first appeared in Ep 415 - 2 Dec 1964 for one episode then returned full time in Ep 1152 - 31 Jan 1972. She has been married 3 times since she arrived in the Street, to Len Fairclough, Ted Sullivan and Dennis Tanner.
Barbara Knox, MBE (née Brothwood, formerly Mullaney; born 30 September 1933) is an English actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of Rita Tanner in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She first appeared as Rita Littlewood for one episode in December 1964, before returning to the show as a full-time cast member in January 1972.
Jun 11, 2023 · Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) is wound up in upcoming Coronation Street episodes and as a result, she ends up quitting her job at The Kabin! We know the newsagents is Rita’s pride and joy, and...
- Calli Kitson
- William Roache, Helen Worth, Sally Dynevor
Oct 11, 2023 · Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox has been speaking about whether she has any plans to retire from the soap. Barbara has played Rita Tanner as a permanent character since 1972.
Oct 3, 2023 · Barbara Knox now first appeared in Coronation Street as an exotic dancer called Rita Littlewood in 1964 - now Rita Tanner is the longest-serving female soap star in the world.
