ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 As fans celebrate legend Rita’s appearance in Rovers scenes, here’s how old Barbara Knox is Rita enjoyed reading the Weatherfield Gazette Barbara Knox Rita Tanner Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 Rita Tanner could be seen enjoying reading through the Weatherfield Gazette last night (Wednesday, June 10), with Coronation Street fans wondering her age. The Kabin owner was enjoying spending time in her local pub and gossiping with her fellow Weatherfield residents. With the legend getting involved in Street conversations again, here’s how old both Rita Tanner and actress Barbara Knox are. Rita was back on screens (Credit: ITV) Rita’s recent Coronation Street appearances Corrie viewers find it a real treat when legend Rita Tanner makes her way onto screens for a scene or two. She doesn’t appear as often any more, with Rita scenes being few and far between. However, over the recent weeks, viewers have seen a fair bit of Rita for a change. And, they’ve been thrilled about it. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Recently, Rita could be seen chatting to newcomer Idris and his new recruit Brody in the Kabin. And, last night, she was enjoying getting out and about in the Rovers and reading a paper. When she asked if she could take the paper home, Ben Driscoll joked that she must have loads of copies back at the paper shop she owns.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. He let her keep the copy of the Gazette though when she expressed her desire to finish off reading an article about the expansion of the recycling centre. Barbara is a Corrie legend (Credit: ITV) Rita Tanner and Barbara Knox ages revealed Rita Tanner is a huge part of Corrie, and she’s a true Corrie legend. She’s been a part of Weatherfield life since December 1964. Fans best know her as being a staple newsagent in the community. The character herself is 94 years old. She was born on February 25, 1932. Actress Barbara is actually slightly younger than her character though by a couple of years. Barbara Knox is 92 years old. She was born on September 30, 1933. A couple of years ago, the soap celebrated Barbara’s big 90th birthday with a special documentary titled Barbara Knox at 90, presented by Bradley Walsh. This gave the actresses’ co-stars a chance to celebrate her lengthy run on the cobbles, with the star still on our screens today. Read more: Coronation Street fan theory predicts Sarah’s pregnant with Gary’s baby Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Tamzin Meyer 11 Jun 2026, 15:06 Next Story
