Corrie at 60: We meet Street Original Philip Lowrie who played Dennis Tanner
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message He was in Coronation Street from the very beginning. Phillip Lowrie was Dennis Tanner, Elsie's unruly and wayward son. He started as he meant to go on as his mum accused him of stealing money from her purse in the very first LIVE episode. Phillip - a bit of a heart-throb at the time - became a household name overnight as Coronation Street was an almost instant hit. He stayed for 8 ...