Kay Mellor (born 11th May 1951 in Leeds, died 15th May 2022) was an award-winning scriptwriter, director and actress, most famous for her highly-acclaimed television series Band of Gold, Playing the Field and Fat Friends. She also co-created Children's Ward with Paul Abbott. Kay wrote only one episode of Coronation Street - Episode 2833 (23rd May 1988) - however she was also a storyliner for 10 episodes broadcast in December 1986 and from June to July 1987.
Her youngest daughter is former Street actress Gaynor Faye. She died in 2022, aged 71.
Episodes storylined by Kay Mellor[]
1986 (6 episodes)
- All episodes between Episode 2678 (1st December 1986) and Episode 2683 (17th December 1986)
1987 (4 episodes)