Joan Akers
Spouse(s)	Brian Akers
First appearance	1st October 1962
Last appearance	10th October 1962
Number of appearances	4
Played by	Anna Cropper

Joan Akers was a disturbed young woman who, after her own child died, kidnapped Christopher Hewitt in 1962. She had been a contemporary of Linda Cheveski at school and, having met her in the street, invited Elsie Tanner to visit her at home. Elsie recognised Christopher, the police were called, Christopher was returned to his family, and Joan was arrested.

At the time of appearing in Coronation Street, Anna Cropper, playing Joan, was married to William Roache (Ken Barlow).

List of appearancesEdit

1962Edit

• Mon 1st Oct
• Wed 3rd Oct
• Mon 8th Oct
• Wed 10th Oct