My first memories were back in 1981/2. It was a joy to watch the soap back then. I remember great characters like Eddie Yeats, Albert Tatlock, Elsie Tanner, Annie Walker, Iva/Ivy/Vera in the factory, Len Fairclough, and not forgetting the fantastic Stan and Hilda. Hilda must be the greatest soap character, ever.

My first memory was a scene between Ken and 'Uncle Albert' in Ken's house. I think they were talking about matchboxes IIRC.