23 hours ago · The latest episode of Coronation Street, which is streaming on ITVX now and will air on ITV1 tonight, sees legendary character Rita Tanner celebrate her birthday. But just how old is she? …

Rita Tanner (also Littlewood, Bates, Fairclough and Sullivan) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Played by veteran actress Barbara Knox, the character first appeared …

Feb 19, 2026 · Rita Tanner, a Coronation Street icon since 1964, turns 94 on Feb. 25, 2026, marking 40 years since her adopted daughter’s introduction. Rita Tanner, figure centrale de la rue du …

Mar 1, 2024 · Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) celebrated her birthday in recent scenes of the ITV soap and fans are stunned by her real age.

The acting legend who has played Rita Tanner on the soap since 1972, is rumoured to have secured her spot throughout 2026 – with bosses eager to keep her amid the show’s 65th anniversary (pictured in …

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 …

Mar 1, 2024 · Coronation Street fans were left flocking to social media to share their disbelief over Rita Tanner's age as her birthday was celebrated in the latest trip to Weatherfield. The ITV soap aired on ...

Barbara Knox (née Brothwood, formerly Mullaney; born 30 September 1933) [1][2] is an English actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of Rita Tanner in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. …

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 …

Feb 11, 2026 · All the latest news and updates on Coronation Street character Rita Tanner, played by actress Barbara Knox. Rita first made a guest appearance on the ITV soap in 1964 before returning …