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flashy

15-10-2011 14:57

R.I.P Betty Driver

Betty from Corrie died this morning aged 91 :(

BBC News - Coronation Street actress Betty Driver dies, aged 91

R.I.P Betty

garinda

15-10-2011 15:00

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

As a Corrie fan that is sad.

She'll be missed.

She was a big singing star in her youth. As famous as Gracie Fields.

garinda

15-10-2011 15:02

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

Variety star Betty Driver sings "I Ran Into Love" from "Let's Be Famous" (film) - 1934 - YouTube

R.I.P. Betty.

garinda

15-10-2011 15:04

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

Sorry, last clip, but this is just so great.

Betty Driver - Stick Out Your Chin And Smile 1938 - YouTube

mobertol

15-10-2011 15:20

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

She lived to a ripe old age - never realised she'd been a singer. Great "Jukebox" in the second clip.

alan7554

18-10-2011 07:20

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

a good bit part actress in corrie who was never acknowledged as being the great actress that she was r i p betty

jaysay

18-10-2011 09:08

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

She did more for the good old Lancashire Hotpot than anybody else

katex

18-10-2011 11:09

Re: R.I.P Betty Driver

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 940613)

She did more for the good old Lancashire Hotpot than anybody else

There was a 1/2 hour dedication to her last night on telly which was excellent. She did say, as a parting comment, that 'Bettys' hot pot became more famous than her. R.I.P. Betty Driver .. interesting life you led.x

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