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  Betty Williams (Coronation Street) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth "Betty" Williams (née Preston, previously Turpin) is one of the longest-standing characters in the UK soap opera, Coronation Street.
Betty Turpin, played by former music hall star, Betty Driver, has been a barmaid at the Rover's Return since June 1969, and is now, like the actress who plays her, in her eighties.
Betty Turpin's history includes an illegitimate son (Gordon Clegg), marriage to policeman Cyril Turpin which ended with his death in 1974, and a second marriage to her wartime sweetheart, Billy Williams, which also ended in widowhood for Betty.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Betty_Turpin   (316 words)

  
 Betty Williams
Betty, his real mother, had an affair with a married sailor during the war, and the resulting baby was adopted by Betty's sister Maggie and her husband Les Clegg.
Betty was on the verge of taking the case to court when she was finally persuaded to return to the pub.
Betty turned down Billy's proposal, together with an offer to go on holiday together, but called on Billy when she was burgled in September 1995.
www.corrie.net /profiles/characters/williams_betty.html   (1437 words)

  
 Coronation Street's Betty Turpin/Williams
Betty was forced to temporarily move in with Maggie due to financial problems, and slowly she began to adjust to life without Cyril with the help of all her friends and her job at the Rovers.
Betty was deeply hurt when she found out that Gordon and Caroline had got married and not invited her to attend.
Betty was invited to stay with Caroline and Gordon once again at Christmas 2003 but she was upset when she arrived only to find they werent there after an emergency with Caroline's mother.
corrie.emmerdale.org /corrie/profiles/betty.htm   (2103 words)

  
 Betty in Corrie - Digital Spy Forums
Betty did have a reunion with Ray and Reet but she said just 1 line out of 5.
betty even has a few good liner's in it too i can;t imagine the rover's with out her she looks well good for age and she is only 5,5 cause i asked her how tall she was.
Anyway Betty is my fav character on a soap, I have no idea why as she hardly does anything but I just find her really real, she reminds me of aunts I have.
www.digitalspy.co.uk /forums/showthread.php?t=201356   (1467 words)

  
 My Extended Family - pafg11 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Sylvia Ernestine TURPIN [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 12 Aug 1912 in Nancy, Kentucky.
Maria Karen TURPIN was born on 23 Aug 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia and was christened in Mar 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lorraine Belinda TURPIN was born on 25 Oct 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia.
www.jontay.com /turpinfamily/pafg11.htm   (710 words)

  
 Betty Driver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Betty Mary Driver, MBE (born May 20, 1920 in Leicester) is a British singer, actress and author, most famous for her role as Betty Williams on British soap Coronation Street.
In 1969, she was persuaded to come out of retirement to play policeman's wife 'Betty Turpin' on Coronation Street, a role she has played ever since.
She is the longest serving barmaid in the history of the Rover's Return and Betty's Hot Pot (served at lunctime in the Rovers) is an iconic dish, which has also been offered as a ready meal in UK supermarkets.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Betty_Driver   (375 words)

  
 Betty Williams: Soap Babe of the Month
And that is all down to Betty Driver, an immensely talented actor and a very likeable person who's had a remarkable life and who has helped to create one of the truest characters of Television fiction.
The kindly, sharp-tongued, down to earth barmaid famed for her hotpot lunches, the fictional Betty Turpin (Williams) is not too far removed from the real Betty, the sort of person to whom one can tell one's deepest secrets and know that they will be firmly locked in that capacious bosom for ever.
In honour of this and her unofficial title as "Queen of the Hotpot", we present Betty's recipe for authentic Rovers Return Lancashire Hotpot.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/coronation_street/36943/2   (639 words)

  
 My Extended Family - pafg04 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Charles Noel TURPIN [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 11 Mar 1899 in Pulaski Co, Kentucky.
Twin Betty TURPIN was born on 30 Apr 1930.
Jonathan TURPIN was born on 23 Apr 1829 and died on 6 Dec 1917.
www.jontay.com /turpinfamily/pafg04.htm   (633 words)

  
 Betty - The Autobiography
Betty Driver is known to millions as Coronation Street's Betty Turpin, the longest serving barmaid at the Rover's Return who has been dispensing hotpot and her own brand of northern wisdom for thirty years
Recreating the occasionally glamorous, often arduous world of variety during the thirties and forties, Betty writes about encounters with nudes at the Windmill, filming with George Formby, her friendship with Bud Flanagan and the time she was royally snubbed by Gracie Fields.
Frank, funny and moving, Betty is a celebration of one of the longest and most remarkable showbusiness careers.
www.alkenmrs.com /soapsrus/coronationstreet/csbettybook.html   (326 words)

  
 DNS - Tankersley
Betty served as communications consultant to the General Secretary of the Communion of Churches of Indonesia.
The Tankersleys returned to Indianapolis where Betty Tankersley works as program associate for the Southern Asia Office of the Common Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
Tankersley is survived by Betty Turpin Tankersley, his wife of 45 years; three children, Larry Stephen of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mark Charles of Penngrove, Calif.; and Angela Marie Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
www.disciples.org /dns/releases99/99a59.htm   (800 words)

  
 Billy Williams
Betty Turpin (20 October 1995, St Mary's parish church)
It was only when Betty was burgled and felt insecure that she finally accepted Billy's persistance, and they married on 20 October 1995.
Billy still liked to be one of the lads, and became one of the Betty's Hot Shot syndicate.
www.corrie.net /profiles/characters/williams_billy.html   (161 words)

  
 Mancunian Film Studio - The Stars
By 14 Betty Driver was sharing the bill with Gracie Fields and Norman Evans and continued to have a successful career as a singer in Variety (click to hear 'So Little Time'), and also, since 1969 as an actor on TV.
Betty Jumel was one of Britain’s best female comics and one of the few who could play a pantomime dame.
His slightly off beat delivery combined with a genius for eccentric dancing made him a firm favourite on the Halls and it was only a matter of time before John E Blakeley hired him to appear in Mancunian films.
www.itsahotun.com /thestars.html   (5007 words)

  
 Turpin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
To Thomas Sewell TURPIN son of the deceased's nephew John TURPIN, his Negro boy Isaac appraised at $350, also his watch and gun, the watch appraised at $70, the gun at $15, the sum of $435.
1762 resurveyed to Turpins Purchase 367 1/2 acres.
TURPIN for 6 acres in Fairmount elct dist 6
www.goldenlyon.com /turpin.html   (4576 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In 1982 a modern full size exterior street was built in the Granada backlot; because it was meant to be permanent the houses were constructed from reclaimed Salford brick, rather than wood and scaffolding.
Betty Driver), was a policeman's wife first brought to the Street as convenient help for her sister Maggie Clegg (
In 1990, as a celebration for the serial's 30th anniversary, ten video tapes were released, each featuring four episodes from a specific year, introduced by someone who was close to the stories that year.
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Coronation_Street.html   (3890 words)

  
 The Rev. Larry Tankersley, Southern Asia Expert, Dies
He and his wife, Betty, had just moved to Indianapolis from Englewood, N.J., to be close to their children and grandchildren.
While Larry Tankersley was CWS Country Director in Indonesia (1991-94), Betty Tankersley served on contract as Communications Consultant to the General Secretary of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia.
He is survived by Betty Turpin Tankersley, his wife of 45 years (they were married December 18, 1954, in Leavenworth Christian Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, their home church), three children, Larry Stephen, of Oklahoma City, Okla.., Mark Charles of Penngrove, Calif., and Angela Marie Smith, of Indianapolis, and four grandchildren
www.ncccusa.org /news/99news102.html   (1113 words)

  
 The Farragut Press March 2006 Archives
Survived by: wife of 58 years, Lou Pendleton Steele; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth M. Steele and Robin E. Hunt of Boone, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Luanne Steele Garner and Steve Garner of Knoxville; grandchildren, Ellen and Andy Steele, Dwight and Lucinda Garner; sister, Anna Ruth Perry; many nieces and nephews.
Betty was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by: parents, Hugh Turpin and Gladys McFall; sister, Barbara Utley.
www.farragutpress.com /articles/2006/03/1826obituary.html   (1926 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - betty, betty boop, Animation, Women's Clothing items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Betty Boop Ladies Socks 3 pairs sz 4-7
Betty Boop License plate sign 2 CUTE 4 U colectable bar
Betty Spaghetti is in London with her new friend Lucy!
search.ebay.co.uk /betty_W0QQfrtsZ150QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ19   (477 words)

  
 Guestbook
She has played Rovers barmaid Betty Turpin/Williams since 1969.
Gordon Clegg, son of Betty Turpin/Williams, was born.
Patricia Hillman died, murdered after being hit with a shovel by her husband Richard Hillman.
www.csvu.net /gbook/comment.php?gb_id=14615   (73 words)

  
 corrieblog: Betty Driver Interviewed
There’s a lovely, long interview in The Manchester Evening News with Betty Driver who plays Betty Turpin on Coronation Street.
And there’s good news for fans of Betty as it seems she has no desire to hang up her hot-pot and retire.
Jul 28, 2006 6:31:22 AM I have been laughed at many times for saying to my friends that Betty Driver who plays Betty on Coronation Street is the same Betty Driver who many years ago was on the radio with Wilfred Pickles on his show 'Ave a Go" playing the piano if I remember rightly.
www.corrieblog.tv /2006/07/betty_driver_in.html   (291 words)

  
 TURPIN family history and genealogy information .. Turpin ancestry links
OVERVIEW -- As this genealogical help and research area is a new part of our website, and is currently under development..
genealogy software and family history research database for the Turpin name will likely be included in the updates along with an automated form to submit data for Turpin family history..
posting surname and ancestry data for Turpin items as well as allowing the public to search for Turpin details will remain free of charge.
www.museumstuff.com /zg.cgi?w=turpin   (193 words)

  
 Betty Driver Photos - Betty Driver News - Betty Driver Information
Most Recent Role: Betty Turpin Williams (1969-) on Coronation Street
Tragedy strikes in Weatherfield as Fred dies on his wedding day.
Tell the world what you think of Betty Driver, write a review for this person.
www.tv.com /betty-driver/person/121773/summary.html   (152 words)

  
 Recipes Index: (betti's london br..) to recipe (bharwa baingan (s..)
Recipes Index FROM: betti's london broil TO: bharwa baingan (stuffed aubergines)
betty crocker's pot roast with sour cream gra
betty crocker's pot roast with sour cream gravy
recipes.chef2chef.net /recipe-indexa/arc-231.htm   (143 words)

  
 Capitol Cinema & former ABC Television Studios
Film of the opening night of the TV studios can be found on the British Pathe website (search for 'ABC tv').
Look out for Betty Driver (later to become Betty Turpin in Coronation Street) with her poodle!
The building was supposedly haunted by the ghost of an actor who had passed away during a live broadcast of ABC's 'Armchair Theatre'.
www.manchestermovies.com /capitol-building-didsbury.shtml   (343 words)

  
 Hitt/Turpin Genealogy Page
She, in turn, got some of her information from my grandfather, Joel Reuben Hitt, but added a lot of her own work.
The information on the Turpin side comes primarily from my sister-in-law Betty Turpin Harvey.
Searchable database of genealogical information of my family's Hitt and Turpin ancestors.
www.rhitt.com /genealogy   (259 words)

  
 Lebanon Reporter - Richard G. Turpin
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and owned and operated Turpin Hardware for 30 years, retiring in 1992.
Survivors are his wife, Betty Loraine Turpin; children Lori Ann Turpin, Nancy L. Marsh and husband Wayne, Richard E. Turpin and wife Melissa and Samuel R. Turpin; sister and brother-in-law Sue and Ned Goodman; grandchildren Leslie Waters, Staci Syester, Alison Turpin and Matthew Turpin; and three great-grandchildren.
His parents, John and Velma Turpin, are deceased.
www.reporter.net /obituaries/local_story_070013000.html   (247 words)

  
 The Sun Online - News: Troop cancer food fears
Four types of individual ration packs — issued to combat troops on missions worldwide — contain the banned dye Sudan 1.
FOOD bosses have recalled a Lancashire hotpot endorsed by Coronation Street’s Betty Turpin because of the Sudan 1 food scare.
Rovers Return barmaid Betty Turpin — played by Betty Driver — is famed for her tasty hotpot.
www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2-2005091533,00.html   (199 words)

  
 St. Stephen's, Stephenville, Newfoundland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Regular meetings of the Parish Council are held on the fourth Thursday of the month except July and August.
Parishioners wishing to voice their comments or views to the parish council, are advised they may do so by contacting one of the members of this committee.
Ivan and Theresa MacDonald, Sebastian and Madelyn St. Croix, Nelson and Sarah White, Brian and Betty Turpin
members.aol.com /diosg/par_svil.html   (675 words)

  
 corrieblog: Picture Puzzle - Guess the Coronation Street Actress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
I promised I’d give the answer to the Picture Puzzle I posted to Corrieblog on Tuesday this week – so here it is. The Coronation Street actress in the picture is none other than Betty Driver who plays Betty Turpin, Queen of the Hotpots.
She was given a song and dance routine with the Harry Hudson Band in George Formby’s Boots Boots.
By 14 Betty Driver was sharing the bill with Gracie Fields and Norman Evans and continued to have a successful career as a singer in Variety and also, since 1969 as an actor on TV.
www.corrieblog.tv /2006/10/picture_puzzle__1.html   (363 words)

  
 Agnes - Sarah CRAIGIE
7 James Randolph TURPIN =Betty Jean ROSE Marriage: Welch, McDowell, WV 8 James Randolph TURPIN, Jr.
10 James Randolph TURPIN =Betty Jean ROSE Marriage: Welch, McDowell, WV 11 James Randolph TURPIN, Jr.
12 James Randolph TURPIN =Betty Jean ROSE Marriage: Welch, McDowell, WV 13 James Randolph TURPIN, Jr.
theturpins.drawnear.org /p0000000.htm   (2651 words)

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