Fans of EastEnders are surprised to find out that June Brown, who plays Dot Cotton, also had a role in Coronation Street.

June Brown is a well-known name in the world of soap operas, but most people associate her with her iconic portrayal of Dot Cotton in EastEnders. However, what many may not know is that June actually made her first soap appearance in Coronation Street.

Recently, a clip from June's stint on Coronation Street over 50 years ago resurfaced on social media, leaving fans of the show surprised. In 1970, June played the role of Mrs. Parsons, the mother of a young boy named Tony who took harmonium lessons with the formidable Ena Sharples. Ena soon discovers Tony's hidden talent and decides to help him secure a scholarship at a music college, but Mrs. Parsons is hesitant due to her estranged and unfaithful husband's past involvement in music.

Despite Mrs. Parsons' initial reluctance, Ena convinces her to allow Tony to pursue his dreams, and the following year they attend his first public concert at the college. To tie in with the storyline, a vinyl record was even released featuring music played by a real-life music student.

It wasn't until 14 years later that June would step onto the iconic Albert Square as Dot for the first time. In 2017, Coronation Street even acknowledged June's guest role on the show in a special tweet to celebrate her 90th birthday.

June's connection with Coronation Street goes beyond her guest appearance, as she once reminisced on an episode of This Is Your Life about meeting the show's creator, Tony Warren, when she was appearing in Manchester's theatre scene. He asked for her autograph, to which she replied that she was "nobody famous," but he assured her that she could be one day. How right he was!

June's impressive repertoire of roles also includes a stint on Doctor Who, which fans were reminded of when the resurfaced Coronation Street clip went viral. It just goes to show the lasting impact June Brown has had on the world of television.

Her talent and charm continue to captivate audiences, even in her later years. And with over 35 years playing Dot, she will always be remembered as a soap legend. So here's to June Brown and her incredible journey from Mrs. Parsons in Coronation Street to the beloved Dot Cotton in EastEnders.

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