Even though they play mother and daughter, Patricia Phoenix was only 14 years older than Anne Cunningham.
As of December 9th 2019, William Roache has continuously played the part of Ken Barlow for 59 years. Ken is also the only original character still with the show. Roache is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role.
Patricia Phoenix was only 13 years older than Philip Lowrie who played her son.
Although Elsie Lappin is the first credited character to speak, two schoolgirls are seen singing outside the corner shop as the episode begins. One of the girls is played by Lyn Paul, later a singer with the group "The New Seekers". One year later in December 1961, she appeared under her real name, Linda Belcher, as one of several credited children in two episodes.