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Walter Potts

Neil Crossley
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Geoffrey Matthews
Duration 1963, 1966
First appearance 15 July 1963
Episode 270
Last appearance 7 December 1966
Episode 625
Introduced by Margaret Morris (1963)
H.V. Kershaw (1966)
Classification Former; regular
Walter Potts
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Chris Sandford
Duration 1963–1964
First appearance 15 July 1963
Episode 270
Last appearance 22 January 1964
Episode 325
Introduced by Margaret Morris
Classification Former; regular
Myra Booth
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Susan Jameson
Duration 1963–1964, 1968
First appearance 4 September 1963
Episode 285
Last appearance 21 February 1968
Episode 750
Introduced by Margaret Morris (1963)
Michael Cox (1968)
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Typist
George Dickenson
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Stan Jay
Duration 1963–1966, 1968
First appearance 4 September 1963
Episode 285
Last appearance 28 February 1968
Episode 752
Introduced by Margaret Morris (1963, 1964)
H.V. Kershaw (1965, 1966)
Michael Cox (1968)
Classification Former; recurring
Laurie Fraser
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Stanley Meadows
Duration 1963–1964
First appearance 13 November 1963
Episode 305
Last appearance 8 April 1964
Episode 347
Introduced by Margaret Morris
Classification Former; regular
Dave Robbins
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by Jon Rollason
Duration 1963–1964, 1969, 1971
First appearance 4 December 1963
Episode 311
Last appearance 28 July 1971
Episode 1099
Introduced by Margaret Morris (1963)
H.V. Kershaw (1969)
Leslie Duxbury (1971)
Classification Former; regular

Coronation Street is a British soap opera, initially produced by Granada Television. Created by writer Tony Warren, Coronation Street first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters introduced in the show's fourth year, by order of first appearance.

In April, outgoing series producer H.V. Kershaw saw the return of original cast member Philip Lowrie as Dennis Tanner after a year's absence. Kershaw vacated his position a month later, to be replaced by Margaret Morris — who in June secured a short return spot for David Barlow (Alan Rothwell), appearing in two episodes. Morris introduced two significant recurring characters in July, as Neil Crossley (Geoffrey Matthews) and Walter Potts (Christopher Sandford) made their first appearances, while Myra Booth (Susan Jameson) became the only new regular character to be introduced in 1963 when she arrived in September.

Myra's father George Dickenson (Stan Jay) followed her to Weatherfield in September, and Laurie Fraser (Stanley Meadows) began a five-month stint as a new love interest for Elsie Tanner in November. Jon Rollason also joined the cast as Dave Robbins in December.

Neil Crossley came to Weatherfield to take over as manager of Gamma Garments on Rosamund Street. He quickly caught the eye of Sheila Birtles, who was dating Jerry Booth at the time. Neil was unpopular with the locals, who believed he was no good, but Sheila was infatuated with him. After finding them together, Jerry fought with Neil and knocked him unconscious, prompting Sheila to dump Jerry, telling him she loved Neil. Neil, however, did not feel the same way and quickly dropped her, leaving the area soon after due to Emily Nugent reporting him to their boss Mr Papagopoulos for stealing from the petty cash. His exit sent Sheila into a downward spiral and she attempted suicide. Luckily Dennis Tanner rescued her and she left the Street for her parents' house. Sheila then discovered that she was pregnant and had a son, Danny, in 1964. She gave him up for adoption and eventually returned to Coronation Street, moving in with Elsie Tanner. Neil returned in 1966 and reunited with Sheila. They later married.


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