Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford[1] (31 October 1919 – 21 December 2012)[1][2] was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was best known for her role as original character Esther Hayes in Coronation Street. Other roles included Mrs Plummer in Man About the House (1973), Alice Dutton in EastEnders (1990), and Mrs. Oldknow in the mini-series The Children of Green Knowe (1986).