Betty Turpin: Well, that's what we used to say. The Mission was closed for good a year later, when it was demolished along with the factory to make way for a block of two-storey maisonettes. Tags: Coronation Street. 1976: Handel tells Ena that Minnie is never returning. 11 were more than satisfactory, Ena learnt from hindsight and decided to move to St Annes - it would only be a matter of time before the two got into an argument. I was okay till I met you. Later in the year, while Ena and most of the street residents were attending the wedding of Jerry Booth and Myra Dickinson, Michael broke into the vestry and robbed it, taking or trashing most of Ena's most treasured possessions. Ken Barlow: I don't know. Ena was the widowed caretaker of the Glad Tidings Mission Hall and spent much of her time criticising the activities and loose morals of the street's other residents. Although motivated by self-interest more often than she would care to admit, Ena's usual justification was that she was acting in the name of Christianity. Birthplace Sally Seddon: Do you know what you sound like? . She appeared in the first-ever episode, broadcast on 9 December 1960, and stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Carla breathes heavily through her gag, terrified]. Norris Cole: No, I most certainly did not! What do you think? Deirdre Barlow: Mother! Ena Sharples: If that's Old King Cole I'm Huckleberry Hound; if you don't know what you're watching you want to keep your trap shut. When the war ended Alfred and Ena met up again and he told her that his marriage had been in name only he'd had to marry the daughter of someone his father had owed money to. However, her health remained a point of contention. Ray Langton: Something for me? Kelly Crabtree: I treat my body like a temple. Leanne Battersby: Oh, no. Ken Barlow: Well, look at it. Blanche Hunt: And what am I doing? Blanche Hunt: Skirt no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner, and roots as dark as her soul. In her schooling days, Ena met Martha Hartley and Minnie Carlton, establishing lifelong friendships. *Carson, who played street stalwart Ena Sharples for 20 years, died in 1985 in Cleveleys, Blackpool. I always do when you speak. She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! When she disappeared with the Centre keys at Christmas, preventing the children from getting any presents, Ena assumed she'd be sacked; she left to stay with Henry Foster in St. Annes, however she was allowed to keep her job. Norris Cole: Oh well, don't blame me when you're in pot up to your waste! Eventually, councillor Alf Roberts decided to reinstall Ena at the Centre later in the year. I've never heard so much self-indulgent whinging in all my life! RM2D319A2 - Coronation Street creator Tony Warren and actress Betty Driver, who plays Betty Turpin, at the Granada studios in Manchester unveiling a blue plaque in memory of Coronation Street legend Violet Carson. Sally Seddon: Yeah, re-branding they call it. Albert Tatlock was foisted on her as "co-caretaker", though she insisted on being called "senior caretaker". The lawyers pay the woman off; sometimes uniformed guards accompany her to the elevators. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear! Within the storylines of the programme these absences were explained as Ena taking a trip to the USA to visit her brother and a stay in St. Annes with Henry Foster. 5. Emily Nugent: Doing what? They had three children: Vera, Madge and Ian. Minnie Caldwell: No, don't, she might hit you back. [Blanche, their landlady, is kicking Frankie and Danny out of their house, without notice]. Vera Duckworth: No, But I will be 10 minutes after I get you home! Ena and other OAPs arranged a sit-down outside the council offices to protest the closure of a clubhouse in 1969. During her school days Ena met Martha Hartley (Lynne Carol) and Minnie Carlton (Margot Bryant), establishing lifelong friendships. With Glad Tidings gone, the closest place of worship was the Victoria Street Mission, and Ena kept close tabs on the comings and goings there. [Liz enters the Barlows' living room wearing a low-cut, short sparkly dress]. Run For Your Life (feat. Maya Sharma: She's got you wrapped around her little finger! Vera had debts to pay but not the money to pay them, so Ena gave her the money even though it was all her savings. Ena decided to once again move back to St Annes, telling committee man Ken Barlow that she'd be the one to decide when she'd come back, if she came back. How could you? It attracted little media or public attention, as the producers intended her to continue in the serial the character was merely going to stay with a friend, Henry Foster, in St Annes while her flat in Coronation Street was being renovated. Valerie Tatlock: Well it wouldn't do if everyone was alike, would it? Eileen Grimshaw: Tracy Barlow! Carson died on Boxing Day 1983 at the age of 85, following her departure in 1980. It's all about image these days. If it were a bit longer she could shave with it" Photograph: Rex Features Raquel Watts She had a star named after her (by the. Last appearance However, she never returned to Coronation Street, and passed away at some point afterwards. Ena's best friends from her youth, now Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst, were both also widows by 1960, and frequently sat with Ena in the snug of the local Rovers Return Inn, criticising the lives of the other street residents (as well as each other), while drinking milk stout. Vera came to stay again later in 1966, claiming to be ill. Ena did not believe her until she spoke to Vera's doctor, who said that Vera had a brain tumour and had just a month to live; however Vera had not yet been told that her condition was terminal. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. Coronation Street is made by Granada Television at MediaCityUK and shown in all ITV regions, as well as internationally. Although generally dismissive of each other in public, they did occasionally put their differences aside in a crunch - in 1962, when no one else would, Ena let Elsie know that her boyfriend Bill Gregory was married. Carla Connor: [Carla tries to scream in warning through the tape over her mouth] What? She had two elder siblings, Alice Raynold (ne Schofield) (18851965) and Tom Schofield (d. 1973). No further mention of Ena was made, and it was assumed she had moved to St Annes permanently. Occupation Blanche Hunt: You were all thinking it. Ken Barlow: Well that's just what they are in this place, like a lot of sheep. When Ena believed the Mission Hall was going to be closed, she decided to throw Elsie and son Dennis out of their flat so she could move in (she owned the property). And now I'm being told off by the former prostitue! Ena was sacked and left to stay with Henry Foster at St Annes. 1960-1980 Sorry my name's Melanie and I'm an alcoholic. 11 to Edward Wormold. Is there some correlation between how boring you are and how much you drink? The argument only stopped when Ena learned it was to be a mission on another street which was to be closed. Melanie: I found it very illuminating. Marcus Dent: I was talking about her heart. Sounds like the start of a joke. The two women rowed in the street, having to be pulled apart; Ena even broke a window with her purse. Some people work hard, very hard, all the year round and this is what they get at the end of it. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The curtains won't twitch themselves, you know. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Blanche Hunt: [to Ken Barlow] You're going to have to learn to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others, Ken, or you're going to have a very miserable old age. Your chest came flat-packed and you haven't put it together yet! Roy Cropper: [to Hayley] You have turned an apology of an existence into a life, fuller and more joyous than I could ever hope. Blanche Hunt: This turkey is dry enough to choke a camel. All the big firms are doing it. The residents of the street began to protect and defend her more, seeing her as a vulnerable old woman. In 1975, Ena began to make much more frequent visits to the street but often found that Minnie was away in Whaley Bridge, visiting their old friend Handel Gartside. Les Battersby: [eating a turkey he had run over earlier] This is Champion Turkey, this! Doesn't take much to amuse some people, does it? Buy "ena sharples, ena sharples quotes" by Varshadesigns as a Essential T-Shirt Chewing corn for gummy parrots? We'll take on some new staff, we'll expand, because all that matters is our girls. Children Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. Still unhappy with the working conditions, however, Ena walked out of the job later in the year and moved in with Minnie, with Albert Tatlock briefly taking on the caretaker position. As caretaker of the Mission of Glad Tidings, it was her responsibility to act in the best interests of the Mission's constituency, as her behaviour in public reflected on them. Despite her age, Ena was determined to secure the position of caretaker, and scared off her competitor Hetty Thorpe by warning her about the violence in the area. Richard Hillman: Why can't they leave us alone? Valerie Tatlock: Well let's see you smile, then. This is just the beginning. Ena would do all she could to protect her loved ones but her efforts were often misconstrued as interfering. Community content is available under. What would Angela Lansbury do in this situation? When Albert Tatlock challenged Ena's assertion in 1978 that she had been drinking at the Rovers longer than he had been, Ena brought Lizzie in to verify her story. Shut up. Valerie Tatlock: [deflated] You're not enjoying yourself then? Hayley Cropper: Where did you come from? Shelley Unwin: Yes, I have, and I thought it was me but it's not. Janice Battersby: Open to anybody. Monthly 0. Her skills were regularly called upon at events in the Rovers Return and other community venues. But here you are still buzzing around like the queen bee, passing judgment on everyone you meet. Ena was a capable and experienced pianist and player of the harmonium. It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. Swindley was forced to re-hire her when a suitable replacement could not be found (Ena had bribed the other candidates to turn the job down). Movies. Blanche Hunt: [points at Ken] He's had more affairs than Soft Mick! Emily Nugent: I'm quite capable of deciding for myself what I can or can not do! Her most cherished possession was her harmonium, which nobody else was permitted to play. Naughty! Eileen Grimshaw: Run along home now, Gail. I am Ken, but I am not a leader Don't look at me for your answers I am just a man Trying to make sense. 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live Vera came to stay again later in 1966, saying she was ill. Ena didn't believe her until she spoke to Vera's doctor, who said that Vera had a brain tumour and had a month to live. Ena's tendency to boss her children around had led to daughter Madge not speaking to her, and upon receiving feedback from nephew Colin Lomax about what Madge had been saying about Ena behind her back, Ena cut Madge out of her will without a second's thought. Eight? [Janice pays a visit to the factory the day after flashing her bosom in the pub]. When it comes to screwing money out of people, she does it very well! You do go with other women. This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery. 10h First of all, who the hell are you? Mission hall. Additional information on Ena's life from 1915-1945 was found in the books Keeping the Home Fires Burning and Coronation Street at War by Daran Little, and The Way to Victory by Christine Green. Rita Littlewood: Well, I've just developed the ability to tune out when he starts wittering. Tracy Preston: As opposed to just screwing people! Now, the thing about flyers is it's all about the artwork and the larger the print run, the cheaper they are. As Vera and Madge grew up, they were alienated against Ena due to her judgemental and frequently interfering nature, a point of much contention for Ena who only had herself to blame. And you made me feel it was my fault! Leanne Battersby: You can talk. "I'm fast coming to the conclusion, Albert Tatlock, that the air up there is much more to my liking than it is round 'ere these days. Menu. Ena Sharples: If I had my way, I'd like to go like me mother did. It's you, Charlie! An attentive student with a strong Christian upbringing, Ena became devoted to her religion and developed a firm belief in the importance of rules and morals. Eileen Grimshaw: Yeah, and Sarah's been through half the lads in Weatherfield. Kirk's has been sat in a deck chair in Blackpool since the late nineties. "Passion meek - on the cheek. Ena smashed a window with her bag in anger, and when they both finally calmed down, and Ena agreed not to evict Elsie, Elsie made the ballsy statement that made everyone laugh under their breath: "Well you'll pay for that window!" Even the usually stalwart Ena gasped at that! Ena spent much of early 1978 with the Lomaxes in Hartlepool, who offered to house her permanently but she refused. Ena and Albert became close enough that he would stay with her family while on leave, but when he asked her if she wanted to be more than friends, she declined, stating that she was still mourning Phil. In 1961 Ena was sacked for spreading a rumour that Coronation Street was to be demolished when it turned out to be untrue, but Swindley was forced to re-hire her when a suitable replacement could not be found (Ena had bribed the other candidates to turn the job down). Far from showing gratitude that Vera was the only daughter to stand by her, Ena was particularly hard on her as Vera had been dropped as a child and Ena was never convinced that she was right in the head. And it will be. After ten seconds he *will* be sick. Ena preferred to control Vera's life and was disturbed when in 1942, while she had gone to a concert, Vera had gone to the American military base with Elsie Tanner and Elsie's friends, where she'd gotten drunk and lost her virginity. And you can take that any way you like! If only they could want a bit more. You made me feel scared, you made me feel inferior. Just don't [Robbie places the duct tape over Carla's mouth, gagging her]. Played by Yet she still frequently indulged in a glass of milk stout in the Rovers Return, unwilling to allow lay preacher Leonard Swindley to dictate how she lived her life outside the Mission. First appearance Maxine Peacock: Richard, what the hell are you doing? Web. There was a link to this article on the BBC site about Northern Drama as the television show, Waterloo Road is about . Shelley Unwin: Oh, Betty, don't say that! Rosie was the one who spotted it, she's so sharp - I should have asked her to do the proof- reading. 56 Ena Sharples Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 56 Ena_sharples Premium High Res Photos Browse 56 ena_sharples stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. After Martha's death, Minnie was perhaps Ena's only close friend left. She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons, who shared her passion for the harmonium. Living in the same street for many years had led them to at least understand each other. Steve McDonald: [to Karen] Look, half the street think you're a slag, the other half think you're a nutter. I am Ena the Lamia. Annie Walker: My idea of heaven is doing a foxtrot on a French-chalked floor, knowing I look right. One of the hairnet props was sold at auction for 65 in 2005 to a Dutch gentleman, who had bought it for his mother, a lifelong fan. She also quickly learned to be self-sufficient, taking on factory work when she was only 11. Kevin Webster: Sal! Ena refused to attend Vera's wedding, although she sent her daughter a Christmas card. Peter Barlow: I think you've had enough Blanche. Violet Wilson: Are you talking about your brain? The caretaker's accommodation was the vestry, which opened onto Coronation Street. As Vera and Madge grew up Ena alienated them through her judgemental and frequently interfering nature a point of much contention for Ena. Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! Maya Sharma: You don't want to get married! Betty Turpin: With his reputation for proposing, you know, they'll have fixed a date already! If it's about the paperwork just leave it to me. [at the altar, Shelley has just told the vicar and congregation that she will not marry Charlie]. Rita Littlewood: Oh. But then I enjoy being with you. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No. [surveys Carla tied to a chair and gagged] You've done well. Ena was pleased, as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. Deirdre Barlow: She's a very negative person. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. (Final lines spoken in the programme to Albert Tatlock and Ken Barlow). TV Shows. Gail Potter: David's been through the wringer. https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_101305, https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_quotes_101305. Leanne Battersby: Get a good handful did ya! Ena feared for her home until she discovered she had been left No.11 Coronation Street in the will of the recently deceased owner, Mrs. Briggs. The Sharpleses had continued to live in Inkerman Street, but after Alfred's death Ena needed a change and eagerly accepted the position of caretaker at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall in Viaduct Street when it was offered to her after Gladys's death. Blanche Hunt: He looks like he should be crayoning summat. Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. 12 Dec 2010. However, Ena's age and ability to do the work was a constant concern to the Council. She also portrayed Queen Victoria on the Coronation Street float for the Silver Jubilee in 1977. The war years involved many highs and lows between Ena and Elsie - Ena helped deliver Elsie's first child, Linda, in Annie Walker's living room, but later wrote a letter to Arnold about Elsie's affairs with soldiers, which led Arnold to return home and rape Elsie. When the maisonettes were demolished in 1971, one of the buildings which replaced them was a community centre. She also stopped Elsie from taking an overdose in 1973. David Platt: Yeah, maybe Eileen has a son that we don't know about. Minnie's part in the trio's conversations in the snug were usually limited to the occasional (frequently inappropriate or out-of-place) comment. On TV, priests and clergy now became either a joke . Sean Tully: [in a vet's waiting room] Oh, what a lovely parrot! Well, it's a replica, but it works. Marriage job - on the gob!". Or so they think. Despite being out of work, Ena was soon occupied with other problems as Vera came to stay, having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. Born They live in dumps like Coronation Street and they think this is paradise. There was a time when stupid people, with nowt to steal - could leave the doors open! [Marvin and Ashley square up ahead of their big fight]. 1965 edit Ena was offered a place at an old folk's home but she unsurprisingly declined, choosing to lodge with old friend Henry Foster in St Annes after briefly living with Minnie, although when the maisonettes were built Ena moved into No. I'll try not to be in the way, so take care of me from now on." Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. It must have had some place, or else viewers would not have reacted so well to Ena Sharples. Pictured is cast member Ena. Cilla Brown: [after Roy has taken Chesney to the airport] You call the airport and I call the police, Hayley. Searchlight Brewery. Ena Sharples (ne Schofield) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Violet Carson. After he verbally attacked her in the Rovers, the Street's residents united to oust him. Already it's only the first of January and you're the champion liar of 1980! The final episode featuring Ena was broadcast on 2 April 1980. It was noted in a tweet earlier today via writer Mark Gatiss ("Retweeted" several times over) that it's one of the greatest photographs of an English actor. Despite her age, Ena was determined to secure the position of caretaker, and scared off her competitor Hetty Thorpe (Margery Withers) by warning her about the violence in the area. I've a tea towel with some on - Norris knows that! Unbeknown to Ena, Dave had decided to forgive the debt but a telling off by Ena convinced him to change his mind. Total 126. Norris Cole: The brain never takes a holiday. Leanne Battersby: [the day before Mike's funeral, Ken has entered the pub and given Leanne a dirty look] If that Ken Barlow looks at me like that tomorrow, I'm gonna bop him one. Ena was first seen to wear a hairnet in Episode 5. Following her departure, Ena's fate was never revealed in the programme. With no one else to take the job, Ena was selected as caretaker, and she moved into the adjacent Centre flat. Despite their lifelong friendship (Ena knew Martha when they were ten years old), Ena sometimes felt threatened by Martha, especially when she proved just as capable as doing Ena's job at the Mission as Ena herself. Ken Barlow: No, they don't know any better. Unique 121. Alice Raybould Tom Schofield Lloyd Mullaney: You know what they say - from little acorns Steve McDonald: If Michelle sees this, my little acorns will be in a jar. Martha Longhurst: [as Ena chokes on a sixpence in Minnie's Christmas pudding] Should I hit her on the back? owner Roy Cropper whom she thinks is a bit simple]. She cries loudly] Oh, did I give you a Chinese burn. She was fined 40/-. (First line, introducing herself to Florrie Lindley). Betty Turpin: Does it matter! [They all greet her] No I did, I found it really interesting. 24th November 1899 The programme centres on Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Ena's older brother Tom emigrated to America in 1912, seeing no job opportunities in Weatherfield. And I kept denying it and denying it and denying it 'cos I was so scared of losing you. Ena Sharples. Did you listen to what you were saying? Look, it's even got tyre marks on it! Despite her occasionally antagonistic nature, Ena was a respected figure in the community and, although seeming at times to be a loner, had many friends in the street. Sally Webster: Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Soph. You and him have been on and off more times than the light in Eileen Grimshaw's fridge! Quotes.net. Spouse(s) In 1978 she commented to the TV Times that "Violet Carson was destroyed the day Ena Sharples first appeared in Coronation Street.". Vera and Bob got engaged, and by 1945 Vera and Ena became estranged, as Bob's parents wanted them to marry in a more upscale church, not what they saw as Ena's backstreet chapel. Jamie Baldwin: No, this is stage one - detoxification. I just said it out loud. Marvin Maddocks: When the bell starts ringing and the trainer says "Go", I'm telling you, girlie, there's something you ought to know. When Ena discovered his scheme she 'sold' him Onward Christian Soldiers, exposing him as a fraud. You've been too busy so I got Rosie to help me. be your last day So why holding on the sharple When is hurting you nigga Smart up look for a better way street life is not for everyone Now am coming. Kenneth Barlow: [whole family minus Tracy sees Roy creeping downstairs after Tracy drugged and slept with him] Tea Roy?
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