Rita Tanner (née Littlewood, previously Sullivan, and Fairclough) is a long-standing fictional character in the UK television ITVsoap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actressBarbara Knox, the character first appeared on screen on 2 December 1964 for one episode, the character returned full-time on 31 January 1972.
Storylines
Stan Ogden (Bernard Youens) is taken with a young woman in the Rovers and buys her a drink, only for Dennis to step in when he recognises her - Rita Littlewood, a belly dancer who's appearing at the Viaduct Sporting Club. She can't find digs for the week and persuades a reluctant Dennis to let her sleep in Elsie's bed while she's away. Dennis worries what people will say about Rita staying with him. Miss Nugent calls on Dennis about panto rehearsals and is shocked to see Rita in her nightie. The next morning, Lucille wonders why Dennis is making up a breakfast tray. Dennis tells Rita of his disillusionment with showbusiness. Charlie slips on the joists in the loft and puts his foot through the ceiling of Elsie's room. He apologises to the figure in the bed and realises it isn't Elsie. Dennis pays for the hole to be repaired when Charlie blackmails him over Rita in the bed. Elsie returns to the house, sees the hole and hears about Rita. Rita then doesn't appear for another eight years.
Rita Sullivan and Cilla Brown argue in Coronation Street (19 January 2004)
In 2004, Rita gave Chesney a clip round the ear after she caught him stealing. Chesney then crashed into some shelves. Cilla was furious and decided to milk his injury for all its worth accusing Rita of assault. Rita was adamant she was innocent but Cilla pressed charges and Rita was arrested. Cilla took great pleasure in taunting Rita, and really, just wanted money from her.
Rita became defiant and told Cilla what she really thought (go on Reet!) But she ended up thinking she'd made things worse...
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published: 29 Apr 2021
Coronation Street - Rita Quits Her Job At The Kabin? (14th June 2023)
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published: 15 Jun 2023
Rita and Audrey get drunk on tequila in Coronation Street (20 June 2022)
Some really funny scenes where Rita and Audrey, after making up, get drunk on tequila shots. Just a hoot!
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published: 20 Jun 2022
Coronation Street - Rita Puts Tracy In Her Place
Tracy tries to play the victim, but Rita shows her what she and everyone else thinks of her, while Deirdre agrees.
published: 08 Jul 2015
Coronation Street - Audrey Roberts Slaps Rita Sullivan (5th April 2010 Episode 1)
Rita Sullivan sings On the Street Where You Live (1 January 2000)
From an episode to celebrate the new Millennium, Rita sings On the Street Where You Live much to the delight of the crowd.
Barbara Knox is a true Coronation Street icon and the Queen of the Kabin.
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published: 13 Jan 2019
Coronation a Street - Rita Littlewood Vs A Woman (29th November 1972)
published: 14 May 2020
Coronation Street Rita and Me
published: 27 Jan 2021
Coronation Street - Rita Is Shocked To Find Jenny Back
Jenny and Kevin enjoy a drink in The Rovers, convinced that Rita won't be back for a week, but the tension rises when Rita walks through the door...
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published: 25 Feb 2015
Rita Fairclough slaps Sharon Gaskell (1 November 1982)
Rita's foster daughter Sharon has fallen for Brian Tilsley and began to take an interest in him by babysitting baby Nicky. After presenting Brian with a keyring as a birthday present, he realised things were going too far. Sharon then stole a photograph of Brian and Gail realised she was just a teenager with a crush and nothing serious. Rita finally tackled Sharon about it who said she and Brian were in love and that Brian had initiated it. Sharon refuses to give Brian up or to leave him alone. When Sharon tells Rita that she's a hypocrite she slaps her face and storms out.
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In 2004, Rita gave Chesney a clip round the ear after she caught him stealing. Chesney then crashed into some shelves. Cilla was furious and decided to milk his...
In 2004, Rita gave Chesney a clip round the ear after she caught him stealing. Chesney then crashed into some shelves. Cilla was furious and decided to milk his injury for all its worth accusing Rita of assault. Rita was adamant she was innocent but Cilla pressed charges and Rita was arrested. Cilla took great pleasure in taunting Rita, and really, just wanted money from her.
Rita became defiant and told Cilla what she really thought (go on Reet!) But she ended up thinking she'd made things worse...
Copyright of ITVplc and Granada. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
In 2004, Rita gave Chesney a clip round the ear after she caught him stealing. Chesney then crashed into some shelves. Cilla was furious and decided to milk his injury for all its worth accusing Rita of assault. Rita was adamant she was innocent but Cilla pressed charges and Rita was arrested. Cilla took great pleasure in taunting Rita, and really, just wanted money from her.
Rita became defiant and told Cilla what she really thought (go on Reet!) But she ended up thinking she'd made things worse...
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Some really funny scenes where Rita and Audrey, after making up, get drunk on tequila shots. Just a hoot!
Copyright of ITVplc. No profit has been made from the...
Some really funny scenes where Rita and Audrey, after making up, get drunk on tequila shots. Just a hoot!
Copyright of ITVplc. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
Some really funny scenes where Rita and Audrey, after making up, get drunk on tequila shots. Just a hoot!
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From an episode to celebrate the new Millennium, Rita sings On the Street Where You Live much to the delight of the crowd.
Barbara Knox is a true Coronation St...
From an episode to celebrate the new Millennium, Rita sings On the Street Where You Live much to the delight of the crowd.
Barbara Knox is a true Coronation Street icon and the Queen of the Kabin.
Copyright of ITVplc and Granada. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
From an episode to celebrate the new Millennium, Rita sings On the Street Where You Live much to the delight of the crowd.
Barbara Knox is a true Coronation Street icon and the Queen of the Kabin.
Copyright of ITVplc and Granada. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
Jenny and Kevin enjoy a drink in The Rovers, convinced that Rita won't be back for a week, but the tension rises when Rita walks through the door...
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Jenny and Kevin enjoy a drink in The Rovers, convinced that Rita won't be back for a week, but the tension rises when Rita walks through the door...
Watch more videos of Coronation Street on the official YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/corrie
http://www.itv.com/corrie
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http://www.u.tv
Jenny and Kevin enjoy a drink in The Rovers, convinced that Rita won't be back for a week, but the tension rises when Rita walks through the door...
Watch more videos of Coronation Street on the official YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/corrie
http://www.itv.com/corrie
http://www.stv.tv
http://www.u.tv
Rita's foster daughter Sharon has fallen for Brian Tilsley and began to take an interest in him by babysitting baby Nicky. After presenting Brian with a keyring...
Rita's foster daughter Sharon has fallen for Brian Tilsley and began to take an interest in him by babysitting baby Nicky. After presenting Brian with a keyring as a birthday present, he realised things were going too far. Sharon then stole a photograph of Brian and Gail realised she was just a teenager with a crush and nothing serious. Rita finally tackled Sharon about it who said she and Brian were in love and that Brian had initiated it. Sharon refuses to give Brian up or to leave him alone. When Sharon tells Rita that she's a hypocrite she slaps her face and storms out.
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Rita's foster daughter Sharon has fallen for Brian Tilsley and began to take an interest in him by babysitting baby Nicky. After presenting Brian with a keyring as a birthday present, he realised things were going too far. Sharon then stole a photograph of Brian and Gail realised she was just a teenager with a crush and nothing serious. Rita finally tackled Sharon about it who said she and Brian were in love and that Brian had initiated it. Sharon refuses to give Brian up or to leave him alone. When Sharon tells Rita that she's a hypocrite she slaps her face and storms out.
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In 2004, Rita gave Chesney a clip round the ear after she caught him stealing. Chesney then crashed into some shelves. Cilla was furious and decided to milk his injury for all its worth accusing Rita of assault. Rita was adamant she was innocent but Cilla pressed charges and Rita was arrested. Cilla took great pleasure in taunting Rita, and really, just wanted money from her.
Rita became defiant and told Cilla what she really thought (go on Reet!) But she ended up thinking she'd made things worse...
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Some really funny scenes where Rita and Audrey, after making up, get drunk on tequila shots. Just a hoot!
Copyright of ITVplc. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
From an episode to celebrate the new Millennium, Rita sings On the Street Where You Live much to the delight of the crowd.
Barbara Knox is a true Coronation Street icon and the Queen of the Kabin.
Copyright of ITVplc and Granada. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
Jenny and Kevin enjoy a drink in The Rovers, convinced that Rita won't be back for a week, but the tension rises when Rita walks through the door...
Watch more videos of Coronation Street on the official YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/corrie
http://www.itv.com/corrie
http://www.stv.tv
http://www.u.tv
Rita's foster daughter Sharon has fallen for Brian Tilsley and began to take an interest in him by babysitting baby Nicky. After presenting Brian with a keyring as a birthday present, he realised things were going too far. Sharon then stole a photograph of Brian and Gail realised she was just a teenager with a crush and nothing serious. Rita finally tackled Sharon about it who said she and Brian were in love and that Brian had initiated it. Sharon refuses to give Brian up or to leave him alone. When Sharon tells Rita that she's a hypocrite she slaps her face and storms out.
Copyright of ITVplc and Granada. No profit has been made from the uploading of this video.
Rita Tanner (née Littlewood, previously Sullivan, and Fairclough) is a long-standing fictional character in the UK television ITVsoap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actressBarbara Knox, the character first appeared on screen on 2 December 1964 for one episode, the character returned full-time on 31 January 1972.
Storylines
Stan Ogden (Bernard Youens) is taken with a young woman in the Rovers and buys her a drink, only for Dennis to step in when he recognises her - Rita Littlewood, a belly dancer who's appearing at the Viaduct Sporting Club. She can't find digs for the week and persuades a reluctant Dennis to let her sleep in Elsie's bed while she's away. Dennis worries what people will say about Rita staying with him. Miss Nugent calls on Dennis about panto rehearsals and is shocked to see Rita in her nightie. The next morning, Lucille wonders why Dennis is making up a breakfast tray. Dennis tells Rita of his disillusionment with showbusiness. Charlie slips on the joists in the loft and puts his foot through the ceiling of Elsie's room. He apologises to the figure in the bed and realises it isn't Elsie. Dennis pays for the hole to be repaired when Charlie blackmails him over Rita in the bed. Elsie returns to the house, sees the hole and hears about Rita. Rita then doesn't appear for another eight years.
These shows are presented in memory of actor John Mahoney and his sister, Rita Mahoney Sullivan, with generous support provided by Dan and Kacey Sullivan of Hamilton; Mahoney’s Coffee, Wear Drug and ...
These shows are presented in memory of actor John Mahoney and his sister, Rita Mahoney Sullivan, with generous support provided by Dan and Kacey Sullivan of Hamilton; Mahoney’s Coffee, Wear Drug and ...