Michael Bilton (14th December 1919 - 5th November 1993) played four roles on Coronation Street: * A TV Salesman in October 1961 * Leonard Stothert in May 1968 * Tom Hedley between February and March 1971. * Norman Pearson, husband of Beattie, who appeared in July and August 1983. A prolific sitcom actor, he appeared in episodes of Dad's Army, To The Manor Born, Grace And Favour and Waiting For God.