Blanche Hunt: [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar] An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? 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). Minnie's part in the trio's conversations in the snug were usually limited to the occasional (frequently inappropriate or out-of-place) comment. Carson died on Boxing Day 1983 at the age of 85, following her departure in 1980. 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. Blanche Hunt: Well I think he needs telling! First appearance Easily one of the most recognisable names on the Street, it was this quote from Ena, broadcast in only the second ever episode of Coronation Street, that gave us a glimpse behind her hard exterior.
Caitlin Moran: me, drugs and the perimenopause Sean Tully: Think think. 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). It's all about image these days. Comments. Weatherfield Minnie, who could be quite timid and indecisive, was often dominated by Ena, who did not appear to trust Minnie's own initiative or decisions. Spouse(s) 12 Dec 2010. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No.5. Vera Duckworth: No, But I will be 10 minutes after I get you home! All the big firms are doing it. Blanche Hunt: They say that alcohol loosens the tounge. Religion as a serious - yet casual - fact of British life has died. In her schooling days, Ena met Martha Hartley and Minnie Carlton, establishing lifelong friendships. Ena's older brother Tom emigrated to America in 1912, seeing no job opportunities in Weatherfield. Ena was first seen to wear a hairnet in Episode 5. She cared for her family and friends but her tough exterior, hardened by a tragic life, many years of widowhood, and living through two world wars and a Depression, was difficult for anyone to crack, and Ena preferred it that way. One of the main characters during the 1960s, she was featured less regularly in the 1970s due to the declining health of actress Violet Carson, and was written out in 1980. Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Frankie Baldwin: You can't do that. I got three different quotes from three different printers, three different thicknesses of paper, one, two or three colours, and Rosie worked out all the different unit costs for me, so we've all been pulling our weight, which is why I need to talk to you about the apostrophe.
Ena Sharples Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images [Jason arrives in a builder's outfit while Gail is shouting homophobic abuse to Todd]. The programme centres on Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. 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. Blanche Hunt: I'm a realist - I don't live in fairy-land like you do.
Ena Sharples - Reception She loves him, she loves him not (Credit: ITV) "Peter running a pub is like putting a cat in charge of an aquarium.". Although she rarely participated in organised street events, she was known to get involved occasionally. Upon her return, Ena was horrified to see the Mission converted into a Community Centre, with social worker Ruth Winter (Colette O'Neil) employed there full-time. Just don't [Robbie places the duct tape over Carla's mouth, gagging her]. 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. Your donor kidney would reject you if it could. Valerie Tatlock: What are you talking about? Ena: Lovely - she just sat up, broke wind, and died. Ena Sharples. Let's celebrate the positive moments that made 2022. [deliberately knocks another load of tins and jars off the shelf]. Ena was taken away by policemen and given a caution, although the OAPs were triumphant in their cause. Blanche Hunt: Skirt no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner, and roots as dark as her soul. Check-in Add. Erywon) Rainon Cyril. Sounds like the start of a joke. 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. Warren Baldwin: That's disgusting, what's in it? This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery.
Ena Quotes (@QuotesEna) / Twitter Minnie obliged. In an interview . Ena had a health scare in 1962 when she suffered a minor stroke, brought on by hypostatic pneumonia. Tony Gordon: Oi! "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. At first Ena approved, but she later advised Minnie to call it off as she would be in a better position financially as a single person. The mission hall was demolished in 1968 - a significant year indeed - to make way for the new community centre. Kevin Webster: Sal! 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). Ken Barlow: Well just think of it. At the start of the war in 1914, Ena had developed a gradual friendship with Albert Tatlock after Dinky Low, a local boy Ena had a crush on, asked her to write to Albert. In 1989, Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) said that, due to recent events in Coronation Street, "Ena Sharples would be turning in her grave", confirming that she had died by this time. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. Shelley Unwin: Peter. Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. 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. [1] Ena has also been described as "a Coronation Street prototype, a strong, bossy woman". Gail Potter: [to Richard Hillman] You're Norman Bates with a briefcase. Community content is available under. Still unhappy with the working conditions, however, Ena walked out of the job later in the year and moved in with Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant), with Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth) briefly taking on the caretaker position. Blanche Hunt: Oh that's just for starters. She cries loudly] Oh, did I give you a Chinese burn. In the latter part of the 1970s, Ena flitted regularly between Weatherfield and St. Annes. What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. Ena Sharples. Melanie: I found it very illuminating. Although a fixture of the programme from 1960 to 1980, Ena was only seen regularly until 1974 when Violet Carson suffered a stroke, which kept her off-screen for most of the year. After he verbally attacked her in the Rovers, the Street's residents united to oust him. (Final lines spoken in the programme to Albert Tatlock and Ken Barlow). The show airs six times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-8pm and 8:30-9pm.
Ena Sharples Wiki - Everipedia.org Already it's only the first of January and you're the champion liar of 1980! In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of Gladys Arkwright, her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall.
Corrie Quotes "Oh, lovely. She just sat up, broke wind, and died." Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. 'Coronation Street' was massive in our house. Ena quotes :) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment AtmosphereLost5944 Additional comment actions "*vomit*" is a personal favorite . No further mention of Ena was made, and it was assumed she had moved to St Annes permanently. A fortnight in Blackpool: chip shops, stink of onions, lights, some imbecile sideshows, a dirty great concrete fairground and they're happy. Violet Wilson: [Pleasantly] Hiya, Sarah, what can I get you? She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! They had three children: Vera, Madge and Ian. I always do when you speak. Ena is not amused during the street Silver Jubilee celebrations. Six? Blanche Hunt: [as the Barlows meet George and Eve, Blanche is very drunk] Kids on every corner - lurking and spitting, pavements knee deep in dog-doo, murderers running actories - on it's not like it was around here. This isnt a sneer its a smile with a lid on. Norris Cole: The brain never takes a holiday. Identify yourself you disgusting banana worshipper! [pushes Carla, who is tied to a chair and gagged with duct tape, in front of Hayley] I said shut up. Influenced by the conventions of the kitchen sink drama, Coronation Street is noted for its depiction of a down-to-earth, working-class community, combined with light-hearted humour and strong characters. Cilla Brown: [Cilla answers the door to Janice]. Her friends had gradually left her life - Martha had died in 1964, and Minnie left in 1976 to live with Handel in Whaley Bridge. I've never heard so much self-indulgent whinging in all my life! We'll take on some new staff, we'll expand, because all that matters is our girls. Don't go away. It's loaded. Cilla Brown: Anything you have to say to Les, you can say to me. Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. Ena was soon caught up with more problems as Vera came to stay having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. What did you lace it with, ProPlus? Pictured is cast member Ena. Her usual sparring partner was the promiscuous Elsie Tanner, though Ena eventually came to admire Elsie for her strength of character. I'm going to smack your nose into the back of your head. I can't marry you! Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. The final episode featuring Ena was broadcast on 2 April 1980. Ena then allowed Vera to go out on her own, and encouraged her to date Bob Lomax, who worked with them at the welding factory. 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. Carla Connor: [Carla screams through her gag, unable to speak], Robbie Sloane: Now, I'm going to nip out for two minutes. Shut up. 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. Atop the souvenir kiosk, Reeba belts out a quick rendition of "Paper Moon", whilst Emilia chose this moment - for some solemn prayer.". Ken Barlow: No, they don't know any better. Carson's love/hate relationship with the character was well known. 5. The maisonettes were demolished in 1971, and one of the buildings that replaced them was a Community Centre. Ian died after only two days, and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. [Liz enters the Barlows' living room wearing a low-cut, short sparkly dress]. Ken Barlow: Well that's just what they are in this place, like a lot of sheep. Ken Barlow: I don't know. Norris Cole: I think you'll find I was protecting you! We will be the Websters' family auto centre! 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. For fifty weeks of the year they work to save up for this. [knocks more jars of the shelf and then pauses], [throws a large jar of something on the floor and it smashes extremely loudly]. Well other people are different, they enjoy this. I mean we really made the best of it didn't we?". Marcus Dent: There's one thing Julie's got that's bigger than most people's. The Weatherfield Mission committee decided to close one of their halls in 1965 due to the lack of interest, with the choice falling between the Coronation Street Mission and the Bold Street Mission. Jack Duckworth: [after he sees through Vera's disguise] You're no flamin' widow! Blanche Hunt: Never happy unless she's got someone's hands round her throat. The residents of the street began to protect and defend her more, seeing her as a vulnerable old woman. Mission hall. Vicar: [attempting to escape from a reporter that has been questioning her] I expect you know today is the feast day for the patron saint of newspaper reporters. "Coronation Street Quotes." 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. 24th November 1899 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! The first mention of Ena's death in the show itself was on 27 November 1989, during a scene in the Rovers Return when Deirdre says to builder Maurice Jones: "Ena Sharples would be turning in her grave.". Peter Barlow: I don't know, I've forgotten. Ena watched her daughter decline over several weeks until she died in Ena's bed in January 1967. Enjoy reading and share 1 famous quotes about Ena Sharples with everyone. Seven? Mother Tony Gordon: Well, I didn't come to all this trouble to host a staff meeting.
Coronation Street - Wikiquote Later that year, Ena's great-nephew Tom Schofield visited her and invited her to her brother's home in the USA for an extended stay. The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. Naughty! Eventually, councillor Alf Roberts decided to reinstall Ena at the Centre later in the year. Ena found it disconcerting to have neighbours after so many years of having one side of the street to herself. On 23 September 2015, Coronation Street was broadcast live to mark ITV's sixtieth anniversary. Blanche Hunt: And what am I doing? 2023. There was a link to this article on the BBC site about Northern Drama as the television show, Waterloo Road is about . Sally Webster: [sn*ggering] Yeah, and it's not in appreciation either. You sound like a parent whose kids go to Weatherfield High, a parent with no ambition. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. Norris Cole: You should be at home, studying. Thomas F. Wilson. http://bit.ly/1M3dxRHCoronation Street is 59 years old today!Feeling nostalgic and a little bit christmassy? A neighbour of Ena's, Elsie Tanner lived at No.11. However, he enlisted and was soon after killed in battle, devastating Ena. Played by Vera had debts to pay but hadn't the money to pay them, so Ena gave her the money, despite it being all her savings. The Lomaxes offered to house Ena but she declined. Blanche Hunt: I'd cut off his whatnots wi' a pair of garden shears, me. In 1970, Stan Ogden decided to sell some of Ena's songs, without her knowledge, and take the credit as songwriter himself. Maya Sharma: She's got you wrapped around her little finger! With no-one else to take the job, Ena was selected for the job and she moved into a flat adjacent to the centre. But then I enjoy being with you. Liz McDonald: No, this is for me job interview. Ena collapsed due to the stress, but walked out of hospital to return to her post so that Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol), who had taken on her responsibilities while she recovered, could not steal her job. Ena was absent from the programme for over three months during 1965 as Violet Carson took a sabbatical and for almost two months in 1968 when she went on a promotional tour to Australia. At this time Ena thought to herself that in some way Elsie reminded her of her younger self. The lawyers pay the woman off; sometimes uniformed guards accompany her to the elevators. Emily Nugent: Oh, how do you work with this man, all day? Carla breathes heavily through her gag, terrified]. How did you get in? In 1967, Ena started a petition to have the betting shop closed down, although she was unsuccessful. Ena alerted the other residents about it and Val was rescued. 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. In 1976, she made known her disapproval of new Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw's decision to open the shop on a Sunday, the day of the Sabbath. Martha: Really? 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. Ena Sharples [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. 6, a purpose-built OAP ground floor flat. Blanche Hunt: Oh! Trod on a snail? Everyone kept telling me you're destroying me, that you go with other women. Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. The caretaker's accommodation was the vestry, which opened onto Coronation Street. Unique 121. Rita Littlewood: Well, I've just developed the ability to tune out when he starts wittering. You and him have been on and off more times than the light in Eileen Grimshaw's fridge! From left to right, Ena Sharples, Bruce Forsyth and Peggy Mount during rehearsals for the Daily Mirror Television Award show, 29th July 1962. The first reference to her after this was in the 1985 spin-off video The Jubilee Years when Ken Barlow revealed that Ena died "a couple of years ago", placing her death around the same time as that of Carson's. Last appearance 4.1% ABV . Blanche Hunt: Oh! Ena had been aware of the many men Elsie had entertained at No.11 over the years, and strongly disapproved considering she was still married and opined that she was putting her own needs above those of her children. Marvin Maddocks: When the bell starts ringing and the trainer says "Go", I'm telling you, girlie, there's something you ought to know. It's going to cost another 300 quid to get it fixed, but I figure only bright spots like Rosie would notice and she's probably going to be your accountant in a few years' time and with you being so busy I'm going to have to start coming into the office and doing your admin full time, but don't worry Kevin I'm not expecting any wages, 'cos you'll still be in charge of the lads, and you do what you're good at, and I'll do what I'm good at, and Rosie can go to Oak Hill, the apostrophe can stay where it is because in a way it's all fate, isn't it? Despite being out of work, Ena was soon occupied with other problems as Vera came to stay, having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. 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. It must have had some place, or else viewers would not have reacted so well to Ena Sharples. You can claim it back on tax as an employment expense. 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. Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. Buy "ena sharples, ena sharples quotes" by Varshadesigns as a Essential T-Shirt Violet Wilson: [Chuckling] Does it really matter?
Violet Carson - Wikipedia Blanche Hunt: Is there some correlation between how boring you are and how much you drink? Minnie Caldwell: No, don't, she might hit you back. 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. Total 126. When Ena discovered his scheme she 'sold' him Onward Christian Soldiers, exposing him as a fraud. She's been having a few problems upstairs! When it comes to screwing money out of people, she does it very well!
Coronation Street Blog: Iconic photo of Ena Sharples Gail Potter: Oh here's the other one the rest of The Village People! Colin Salmon Ena Sharples Quotes & Sayings. Maya Sharma: Yes, well, you never know when you might want to stitch someone up. Chewing corn for gummy parrots? The Mission was closed permanently a year later, when it was demolished along with the factory to make way for a block of two-storey maisonettes. Liz McDonald: Morning, all. A co-caretaker was foisted on her (none other than Albert Tatlock), though she insisted on being called Senior Caretaker. Ray Langton: Something for me? For the duration of World War II, Ena was an Air Raid warden, lording it over the other residents when they had to seek refuge in the Mission cellar. Typically dressed in a large double-breasted coat and hairnet, Ena was an imposing figure, intimidating many of her much younger neighbours. Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Three others legends were also recognised for their time on the soap which is . Within the world of Coronation Street it is synonymous with the character of Ena Sharples who wore one in almost all appearances she made in the programme from Episode 5 (23rd December 1960) (when the character was hospitalised) to Episode 1983 (2nd April 1980) with very few exceptions. Jamie Baldwin: Well, we wait. Peter Barlow: I think you've had enough Blanche. Caretaker (retired) After the Mission was demolished, Ena became caretaker at the Camera Shop and then at the Community Centre. Web. In an interview, Violet Carson described Ena as "the eternal busybody, the rock of ages; when things are going well, she is the old bag, when things are going wrong, she is the first one they turn to", in another interview she said that children weren't frightened of Mrs.Sharples, Violet Carson said "children will come and hold Mrs. Sharples' hand". We are working flat out to try and get work done and you're wasting money! Ena Sharples: Oh, lovely. TV Shows. She appeared in the first-ever episode, broadcast on 9 December 1960, and stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Quotes.net. Rita Littlewood: That must have been a great disappointment to your mother! In 1960, Ena battled new Mission lay preacher Leonard Swindley, who objected to her frequenting the Rovers. [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar]. Betty Turpin: With his reputation for proposing, you know, they'll have fixed a date already! She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons (David Hill), who shared her passion for the harmonium. A disoriented Ena was later caught accidentally stealing from a supermarket. [talking about caf? Well, the two women involved in this Rita Littlewood: Yes. 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. The character was absent for several spells in the late 1970s but Carson always returned when she was able - similarly, she was expected to return after her appearance in Episode 1983 (2nd April 1980) but the actress suffered a serious bout of anaemia and could not return. There was an instant chemistry but Ena was upset to learn he was already married, and broke contact with him. In 1969, Ena's capacity to interfere almost ended in tragedy when she told off bookie Dave Smith for hassling Minnie, who had been gambling and owed Dave money. Ena: Lovely - she just sat up, broke wind, and died. With her home safe for the time being, Ena sold No. Valerie Tatlock: Well it wouldn't do if everyone was alike, would it? Top artists Blanche Hunt: An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar?