<P> Alexander `` Alec '' Gilroy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera , Coronation Street , played by Roy Barraclough . The character made several appearances in the show as a small - time talent agent , the first in 1972 , and later as a series regular from 1986 to 1992 . He reappeared briefly in summer 1995 , and returned for a longer stint between April 1996 and December 1998 . Alec is best known for his tempestuous marriage to long - running character Bet Lynch ( Julie Goodyear ) . </P>
<P> Alexander `` Alec '' Gilroy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera , Coronation Street , played by Roy Barraclough . The character made several appearances in the show as a small - time talent agent , the first in 1972 , and later as a series regular from 1986 to 1992 . He reappeared briefly in summer 1995 , and returned for a longer stint between April 1996 and December 1998 . Alec is best known for his tempestuous marriage to long - running character Bet Lynch ( Julie Goodyear ) . </P>
who was married to bet lynch in coronation street
who was married to bet lynch in coronation street
Alexander `` Alec '' Gilroy
Alexander `` Alec '' Gilroy