Robert Lowther

Robert Lowther was a doctor and husband to Joan Lowther. During World War II Robert fought in the Western Desert. In 1982 they hired Hilda Ogden as a part-time cleaner at the home at Oakfield Drive. In 1983 while visiting the Hilda's home with Joan he found out that Hilda's husband, Stan had fought alongside him in the Western Desert.

Hilda would continue working for the the Lowthers until in 1987 when Robert and Joan decided to retire to Harington. Joan offered to recommend Hilda as a cleaner to their house's new owners. While they were packing, Hilda and Joan were attacked by burglars. Joan was shoved and received a bump on the head. Robert came around to the house and discovered the two heavily battered. The two were rushed to Weatherfield General but the next day, Joan later passed away. Later Dr Lowther went to see Hilda at her bedside and told her that he was still going ahead with his plans to move.

In December 1987 Hilda and Joan's sister, Helen Ashcroft, went to Harrington to visit Dr Lowther, while there Hilda was offered her old job back and was told she could live in a flat attached to his cottage. Hilda happily agreed with his proposal and left Coronation Street behind after 23 years.

1983

 * Wed 23rd Mar

1985

 * Mon 1st Apr
 * Wed 3rd Apr

1987

 * Mon 16th Nov
 * Wed 18th Nov
 * Mon 23rd Nov
 * Wed 25th Nov
 * Wed 2nd Dec