Julie Goodyear
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Julie Goodyear (née Kemp; born 29 March 1942) is an English retired actress. She is known for portraying Bet Lynch in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She first appeared as Bet for nine episodes in 1966, before becoming a series regular from 1970 to 1995. She returned for eight episodes in 2002 and another seven in 2003. For her role on Coronation Street, she received the Special Recognition Award at the 1995 National Television Awards. She was made an MBE in the 1996 New Year Honours.
Infobox
Born
Julie Kemp (1942-03-29) 29 March 1942 (age 83)Heywood, Lancashire, England
Education
St Anne's Academy
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1965–2019
Known for
Role of Bet Lynch in Coronation Street
Spouses
mw- Ray Sutcliffe (m. 1959; div. 1963) Tony Rudman (m. 1973; ann. 1974) Richard Skrob (m. 1985; div. 1987) Scott Brand (m. 2007)
Children
1
Tables
· Filmography › As actress
1966
1966, 1970–1995, 2002–2003
Role(s)
Coronation Street
Notes
Bet Lynch/Gilroy
1967
The Fellows
Role(s)
Waitress
Notes
Episode: "Inside Out: Part Two"
1968
1969
Her Majesty's Pleasure
Role(s)
Nurse
Notes
Episode: "This Can't Be Love"
The Contenders
Role(s)
Estelle Laverne
Notes
Episode: "Round One"
1969–1970
Role(s)
The Dustbinmen
Notes
Various
1970
Nearest and Dearest
Role(s)
Celia
Notes
Episode: "When You've Got to Go"
1984
Joy to the World: A Celebration of Christmas
Role(s)
Various
Notes
Television special
1999
Role(s)
All 6 episodes
2001, 2004
Role(s)
Revolver
Notes
Various
2006
Tug of War
Role(s)
Sister Mary
Notes
Supporting role
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1965–1966 | Pardon the Expression | Various | 4 episodes |
| The Man in Room 17 | Duckie | 2 episodes | |
| 1966 | ITV Play of the Week | The Actress | Series 11: Episode 25 |
| 1966, 1970–1995, 2002–2003 | Coronation Street | Bet Lynch/Gilroy | Regular role; 1,979 episodes |
| 1967 | Mr. Rose | Miss Dean | Episode: "The Bright Bomber" |
| The Fellows | Waitress | Episode: "Inside Out: Part Two" | |
| 1968 | City '68 | The Woman | Episode: "Love Thy Neighbour" |
| Spindoe | Girl in Café | Episode: "Now You're Running..." | |
| The War of Darkie Pilbeam | Waitress | Episode: "Phase I: September 1939" | |
| Nearest and Dearest | Sandra | Episode: "It Comes to Us All" | |
| 1969 | Her Majesty's Pleasure | Nurse | Episode: "This Can't Be Love" |
| The Contenders | Estelle Laverne | Episode: "Round One" | |
| Kes | Betting Shop Woman | Film; minor role | |
| 1969–1970 | The Dustbinmen | Various | 2 episodes |
| 1970 | Nearest and Dearest | Celia | Episode: "When You've Got to Go" |
| A Family at War | Mrs. Powner | Episode: "The Night They Hit No. 8" | |
| 1984 | Joy to the World: A Celebration of Christmas | Various | Television special |
| 1988 | How to Be Cool | The Celebrity | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | ITV Telethon | Bet Gilroy | Television special |
| 1999 | Coronation Street: After Hours | All 6 episodes | |
| 2001, 2004 | Revolver | Various | 6 episodes |
| 2006 | Hollyoaks | Mrs. Temple | 1 episode |
| Tug of War | Sister Mary | Supporting role | |
| 2008 | The Girls Aloud Party | Sarah’s Mother | Television special |
| Sources: | |||
· Filmography › As herself
1978
Those Wonderful TV Times
1987
Des O’Connor Tonight
1994
The Julie Goodyear Talk Show
Role(s)
Host
1999
Livetime
Role(s)
Host
Notes
7 episodes
Funny Women
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television documentary
2000
40 Years on Coronation Street
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television special
2001
Life After the Street
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television documentary
2002
Exclusive
Role(s)
Participant
Live Lunch
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
1 episode
Top Ten
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
2 episodes
The Truth About Julie Goodyear
Role(s)
Main contributor
Notes
Television documentary
2003
Role(s)
Guest
2003–2004
Role(s)
Coronation Street: Secrets
Notes
Contributor
2004
The TV Chef
Role(s)
Television special
How Soaps Changed the World
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television documentary
The Best of ‘So Graham Norton’
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
Television special
2005
Coronation Street: The Duckworth Family Album
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television special
2005–2008
Role(s)
The New Paul O'Grady Show
Notes
Guest
2006
You Can't Fire Me, I'm Famous
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
1 episode
2012
The Corrie Years
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
2 episodes
2012–2013
Role(s)
Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Notes
Guest
2017
Queer as Art
Role(s)
Television documentary
2019
Coronation Street at Christmas
Role(s)
Contributor
Notes
Television special
Sources:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1972–2001 | This Is Your Life | Guest / Contributor | 13 episodes |
| 1977 | The Russell Harty Show | Guest | 1 episode |
| 1978 | Those Wonderful TV Times | ||
| 1987 | Des O’Connor Tonight | ||
| 1988 | Wogan | ||
| ITV Telethon | Participant | Television special | |
| 1989 | The Royal Variety Performance | ||
| 1994 | The Julie Goodyear Talk Show | Host | |
| 1995 | Noel’s House Party | Guest | |
| 1995, 2006 | This Morning | 2 episodes | |
| 1998 | Holiday Heaven | 1 episode | |
| The National Lottery | |||
| 1999 | Livetime | Host | 7 episodes |
| Funny Women | Contributor | Television documentary | |
| 2000 | So Graham Norton | Guest | 1 episode |
| 40 Years on Coronation Street | Contributor | Television special | |
| 2001 | Blankety Blank | Participant | 4 episodes |
| Life After the Street | Contributor | Television documentary | |
| 2002 | Exclusive | Participant | |
| Live Lunch | Guest | 1 episode | |
| Top Ten | Presenter | 2 episodes | |
| The Truth About Julie Goodyear | Main contributor | Television documentary | |
| 2003 | Stars in Their Eyes | Contestant as Marlene Dietrich | 1 episode |
| The Salon | Guest | ||
| 2003–2004 | Coronation Street: Secrets | Contributor | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | I'm Famous and Frightened! | Participant | 3 episodes |
| The TV Chef | Television special | ||
| How Soaps Changed the World | Contributor | Television documentary | |
| The Best of ‘So Graham Norton’ | Guest | Television special | |
| 2005 | Celebrity Fit Club | Participant | 3 episodes |
| Coronation Street: The Duckworth Family Album | Contributor | Television special | |
| 2005–2008 | The New Paul O'Grady Show | Guest | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | You Can't Fire Me, I'm Famous | Guest | 1 episode |
| 2008 | All Star Mr & Mrs | ||
| 2008–2011 | Loose Women | 4 episodes | |
| 2009 | The One Show | Guest | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Come Dine with Me | Participant | |
| 2011 | The Betty Driver Story | Contributor | Television special |
| 2012 | Celebrity Big Brother | Housemate | 27 episodes |
| The Corrie Years | Contributor | 2 episodes | |
| 2012–2013 | Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Guest | 24 episodes |
| 2013 | Piers Morgan's Life Stories | 1 episode | |
| 2014 | Daybreak | ||
| 2017 | Queer as Art | Television documentary | |
| 2018 | The Big Quiz | Guest | Game show |
| 2019 | Coronation Street at Christmas | Contributor | Television special |
| Sources: | |||
· Filmography › Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 1997–1998 | Aladdin | Widow Twankey | Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool | |
| 2000–2001 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Wicked Queen | Grand Opera House, Manchester | |
| 2009 | Calendar Girls | Cora | Noël Coward Theatre | |
| 2012 | Street of Dreams | Bet Lynch | UK tour |
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