Maudi Edwards, actress with a connection to Wales (Neath, Swansea)

Maudi Edwards

Speaking the first line aired of ITV's 'Coronation Street' in 1960. Character of Elsie Llappin: 'Now the next thing you want to do is get a signwriter in. That thing above the door'll 'ave to be changed. ' She also entertained the troops during the second world war. . Radio plays such as 'Welsh Rarebit', 'Pink String' and 'Sealing Wax'.

Connection: Born in Neath on 16th October1906. In 1952 she restored the Palace Theatre, Swansea and re-opened it with her own repertory company, 'The Maudie Edwards Players'. Welsh speaking until the age of four.

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comment by:hattie
Married twice, Ralph Morgan and Colonel Bill Foulkes. Died in London on 24th March 1991.

comment by:angeljay
I would just like to say and add that I am a relative to the late Maudie Edwards. Also Will Hopkin the poet.

comment by:foxylady
My late father Ronny Lloyd was Maudi Edwards' nephew. He was from Llantwit Neath