Herbert Harrison "Bert" Tilsley was the husband of Ivy Tilsley and father of Brian. Bert moved to Coronation Street with his wife and son in 1979. Though a dedicated, hard-working man, Bert spent much of his time in the Street on the dole after being made redundant from Fosters' Foundry. At home, Bert could usually be found playing peacemaker between Ivy and Brian, usually in matters involving Brian's girlfriend (and later wife) Gail Potter.