Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Eileen Derbyshire’s 1961 Coronation Street Payslip Shared by Son Shows £39 18s

The rare cheque image, posted by son Oliver Holt, offers a glimpse into early earnings for the actor who portrayed Emily Bishop for 55 years.

Overview

  • Holt shared the payslip on X, showing a cheque dated January 31, 1961 made out for £39 and 18 shillings.
  • The post prompted nostalgic reactions from fans and informal guesses about the sum’s value in today’s money.
  • Derbyshire debuted on Coronation Street in 1961 and remained until 2016, with only Bill Roache serving longer on the soap.
  • Emily Bishop’s on-screen exit was explained as a trip to Peru, with a brief return via a recorded message in 2019.
  • Holt has been posting items from his mother’s Corrie archive and earlier said she is doing ok but has a few issues.