Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street and Open All Hours actor, dies aged 84

Cole, described as an ‘extraordinary talent’, also appeared in Waiting for God, Tenko and had an extensive theatre career The actor Stephanie Cole, best known for roles in Coronation Street, Waiting for God and Open All Hours, has died aged 84. She also appeared in the prisoner-of-war drama Tenko, A Bit of a Do and Doc Martin. Continue reading...

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Coronation Street and Tenko actress Stephanie Cole has died

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She was best known for playing the character Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama

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BBC Published 18 September 2026

Tenko and Doc Martin actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84

She was best known for playing the character Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama

Guardian Published 18 September 2026

Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street and Open All Hours actor, dies aged 84

Sky Published 18 September 2026

Coronation Street and Tenko actress Stephanie Cole has died

Actress Stephanie Cole, best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Tenko and Open All Hours, has died aged 84, her agent said.

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