Eileen Derbyshire | Known For: Coronation Street, On Air For 60 Years

The same Eileen Derbyshire that played Emily Bishop in Coronation Street is 89 years old now. With that said, you can’t be surprised to learn that she is no longer active as an actress, having bid farewell to her role and soap after one final episode in 2019. Did you know that she holds the record for being Britain’s longest-serving soap opera actress?

We’re sure Derbyshire must’ve been emotional on her final day on the set as Coronation Street earned her a living since 1961. According to her IMDb page, Derbyshire only has one other acting credit, Emily Nugent, on All Star Comedy Carnival (1969).