The soap world lost a true legend last night (March 1) as Coronation Street's creator Tony Warren passed away at the age of 79 following a short illness. Tributes have been pouring in for the groundbreaking writer, who devised the idea for Corrie when he was just 24. Widely considered one of the greatest minds in the business, Warren has helped to shape the landscape of British television. Here, we take a look back at some of his most notable achievements. 1. Shining a light on the ordinary The seed for Coronation Street was planted when Warren was travelling on a train back to Manchester in 1959 and was struck with a sudden flash of inspiration. He was with BBC producer Olive...
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