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Henry Livings (born 20th September, 1929 in Prestwich, died 20th February, 1998 in Oldham) played Martha Longhurst' son-in-law Wilf Haddon on Coronation Street in May 1964.

A noted writer of both plays and television scripts, Henry acted in the episode of Juliet Bravo in 1982 which he also wrote. His other appearances were in series such as The Dustbinmen , Mother Nature's Bloomers and All Creatures Great and Small.

He wrote or adapted many plays for BBC radio as well as several readings for Morning Story and appearances in some productions.

Among his stage plays were Stop It Whoever You Are and Big Soft Nellie and he said he acted infrequent roles such as Wilf Haddon to "keep his hand in".

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