Maudie Edwards

The Welsh born actress Maudie Edward (16 October 1906 to 4 March 1991] spoke the very first line in the very first episode of Coronation Street. As well as being an actress she was a comedienne and founder of the Swansea based Maudie Edwards Players and often sang dubbing tracks for motion pictures. Her acting career stretches from the 1930s to the 1970s and includes a stage performance with Frank Sinatra.