Alec Gilroy

Alec Gilroy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Roy Barraclough. The character made several appearances in the show as a small-time talent agent, the first in 1972, and later as a series regular from 1986 to 1992. He reappeared briefly in July 1995, and returned for a longer stint between April 1996 and December 1998. Alec is best known for his tempestuous marriage to long-running character Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear).

Alec Gilroy
Coronation Street character
Portrayed byRoy Barraclough
Duration1972, 1975, 1986–1992, 1995–1998
First appearanceEpisode 1194
26 June 1972
Last appearanceEpisode 4534
30 December 1998
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byEric Prytherch (1972)
Susi Hush (1975)
Bill Podmore (1986)
Sue Pritchard (1995)
Brian Park (1996)
Book appearancesCoronation Street: The Complete Saga
In-universe information
OccupationWine Bar Owner
Pub landlord
FatherReg Gilroy
MotherMabel Gilroy
SistersEdna Gilroy
Half-sistersBrenda Gilroy
WifeJoyce Crosby (1955–1965)
Bet Lynch (1987–1999)
DaughtersSandra Arden
GranddaughtersVicky McDonald
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