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Rita Tanner: Coronation Street icon’s life of love, loss, and resilience

Rita was horrifically abused by husband Alan Bradley

Rita Tanner is one of Coronation Street’s most beloved characters with highs and lows over the years – the worst low being husband Alan Bradley.

Played so memorably with an ever present twinkle in her eye by the great Barbara Knox, she is a lady not to be messed with.

Rita has survived three husbands, including abuser Alan Bradley, one brain tumour and two trams. She has also, when it comes to Mavis and Norris, displayed the patience of a saint.

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Nancy Brown
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