Dawn Perks arrived in the Street for an interview with Annie Walker at the Rovers, after Betty Turpin had walked out due to a misunderstanding with Annie over missing money. Dawn lived near Alf Roberts and Alf had recommended her to Annie after finding out that she was looking for work. At her interview, Dawn was timid and dowdy-looking, and impressed Annie with her ten years experience working in hotels and bars. Annie thought she'd be a welcome presence in the Rovers and gave her the job on the spot - but when Dawn arrived for work that evening she was transformed, wearing a low-cut dress and a face full of make-up.