"A brilliant story, historical and colloquial with a performance by a naturally talented storyteller. Caroline really grips her audience. 5 stars."

Elsie Tanner Knew My Nanna shares the relationship through correspondence between Caroline Beeson Spence’s no-nonsense Nanna and Coronation Street star Pat Phoenix. The story talks of a family secret, twists and turns along the way and the strong connection with many women of that time and the strong Northern Women of Coronation Street.

Elsie Tanner Knew My Nanna was performed by Caroline Beeson Spence in December 2021 at New Perspectives in Nottingham, The Albert Room at Cleethorpes Library and The Courtyard at Freeman Street Market in Grimsby.

"It wasn't just about family friendship, it was about womanhood across the class divide. The connection between working class women whose lives were different because of circumstance. Beautifully written and exceptionally delivered."