Tonight we're looking back at some of the famous faces that have graced the Street over the years. And where better to start than a trip back to 1973 and Joanna Lumley's appearance as Elaine Perkins! Watch Coronation Street: Famous Faces at 8.30pm >> https://bit.ly/Corrie_Hub ITV STV | Coronation Street

162K views · 1.4K reactions | As the Kabin comes under new ownership, we thought it would be fun to have a look back to June 1973, as Rita interviews a hiccuping Mavis for the assistant job! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #ClassicCorrie #Corrie | Coronation Street | Facebook

18K views · 438 reactions |  'Coronation Street' Monday 13 August 1973 -- ITV: 19:30 Ken dons his latest ensemble, hoping to make an impression on Elaine Perkins. At the same time, Alan sits by Elsie's bedside in a London hospital, waiting for any sign of her recovery. #ClassicCoronationStreet #coronationstreet | Bernie Briffa | Facebook

25K views · 610 reactions | Coronation Street - 30th April 1973. Nellie Harvey presents Annie with a brooch from the Lady Victuallers to mark her inauguration as mayoress. #DorisSpeed #AnnieWalker #MollieSugden #NellieHarvey #BernardYouens #StanOgden #CoronationStreet #ClassicCoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie | Doris Speed Fans | Facebook

Coronation Street - 18th April 1973. Annie is alarmed when Ethel Bostock recognises Minnie from the Over 60's Club. #DorisSpeed #AnnieWalker #JulieGoodyear #BetLynch #BettyDriver #BettyTurpin #PearlHackney #EthelBostock #MargotBryant #MinnieCaldwell #CoronationStreet #ClassicCoronationStreet #ClassicCorrie #Corrie | Doris Speed Fans