Thelma Rogers

Thelma Rogers (24th June 1924 - 13th January 2000) appeared in Coronation Street in September 1968 as Eileen Waincott.

Born and raised in Coventry, she initially studied to become a teacher but after two years changed to stage work and joined the Leicester Repertory Company. from 1953 to 1962, she played Peggy Archer on The Archers, leaving to join the Perth Repertory Company. Other television roles were The Claverdon Road Job, Fresh as Paint, Crossroads and High Road. Other stage roles include a part in the West End hit Oliver!