Ken Barlow: [Beat as Ken realises what he's been saying] I am. In 1978 she commented to the TV Times that "Violet Carson was destroyed the day Ena Sharples first appeared in Coronation Street.". When Ena discovered his scheme she 'sold' him Onward Christian Soldiers, exposing him as a fraud. Shelley Unwin: Well, I'm still not too happy about it. Ena had a dominating personality. The 10 best Coronation Street characters | Culture | The Guardian Despite her willingness to gossip Ena was very guarded about her private life, and berated Martha for discussing her health problems with Ena's daughter, Vera Lomax (Ruth Holden). I'm going to smack your nose into the back of your head. [at the altar, Shelley has just told the vicar and congregation that she will not marry Charlie]. [Blanche slaps him] What the hell were that for? Angela Nelson: Oh, it's not a bottomless pit of emptiness, then? 24th November 1899 Emily Nugent: Oh, stop fussing over me, Norris - you're not my nurse! Ena was also instrumental in Jack and Annie Walker reconciling when they fell out in 1964. 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. Alfred also informed Ena that his wife had recently died, so Ena decided to give him another chance. Duration Norris Cole: You should be at home, studying. In 1967, Ena started a petition to have the betting shop closed down, although she was unsuccessful. Following her departure, Ena's fate was never revealed in the programme. Gail Potter: [Gail is on Eileen's doorstep arguing about the "torrid affair" she believes is going on between Eileen and the new foot masseur] His car was parked out here all night. 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. Ena and Minnie lived with each other at No.5 several times, usually when no one else was willing to house Ena, who was reputedly difficult to live with. 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 is not amused during the street Silver Jubilee celebrations. On 17 September 2010, it became the world's longest-running television soap opera and was listed in Guinness World Records. When it comes to screwing money out of people, she does it very well! Stout - Milk / Sweet. Brian Packham: I know. Hayley Cropper: Where did you come from? Ena took that one step further - the self-proclaimed moral voice of the street, Ena was a law unto herself, making sure to know what went on in the lives of every resident, to the extent where they weren't sure themselves how much she knew. Identify yourself you disgusting banana worshipper! Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [pushes Carla, who is tied to a chair and gagged with duct tape, in front of Hayley] I said shut up. 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. In 1977, Councillor Tattersall (George Waring) tried to sack Ena so that his niece could take her job, but Alf Roberts (Bryan Mosley) fought on Ena's behalf. In March of 1963 her sister Alice Raybould died aged 80. Gail Potter: David's been through the wringer. Blanche Hunt: He looks like he should be crayoning summat. She can scream as loud as she likes. I nearly died of the shame. Look, it's even got tyre marks on it! With no one else to take the job, Ena was selected as caretaker, and she moved into the adjacent Centre flat. Cilla Brown: You're calling at a very inconvenient time. 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. (First line, introducing herself to Florrie Lindley). Typically dressed in a large double-breasted coat and hairnet, Ena was an imposing figure, intimidating many of her much younger neighbours. Ena and other OAPs arranged a sit-down outside the council offices to protest the closure of a clubhouse in 1969. What do you think? [Dev has just said he'd like to stay at home and take care of Sunita, who is ill, instead of going abroad to marry Maya]. Carson's love/hate relationship with the character was well known. She just sat up, broke wind, and died." - Ena Sharples - 14th December 1960. Day and night. Norris Cole: I do wish you wouldn't use Americanisms in the shop. Madge and her mother became almost completely estranged after Madge emigrated in 1950. After ten seconds he *will* be sick. 2nd April 1980 [deliberately knocks another load of tins and jars off the shelf]. There was a time when stupid people, with nowt to steal - could leave the doors open! 'Coronation Street' was massive in our house. 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. Kelly Crabtree: Yeah, see them fellas' eyes poppin' out. First appearance 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. Almost always wearing a double-breasted overcoat and hairnet, she spent much of her free time in the serials' early years with her two cronies, Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol) and Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant), in the snug bar of local pub The Rovers Return Inn, drinking milk stout. 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. In 1961, Ena was sacked for spreading a rumour that Coronation Street was being demolished, which turned out to be untrue. In 2010, a short online video titled Ken: A Life on the Street confirmed that she was no longer alive when Ken Barlow told his grandson Simon that she was "long dead now". 25 IBU (3.64) 104 Ratings . She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! Frankie Baldwin: Will it make him better? 1960-1980 Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Last appearance However, she never returned to Coronation Street, and passed away at some point afterwards. 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. In 1980, Ena had to move out of the community centre while repairs were being made, and with nowhere else to go, accepted Elsie's offer of a bed. Ena quotes :) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment AtmosphereLost5944 Additional comment actions "*vomit*" is a personal favorite . [Blanche, their landlady, is kicking Frankie and Danny out of their house, without notice]. Ken Barlow: I don't know. How could you? Since 2017, ten sequential classic episodes of the series from 1986 onwards have been broadcast weekly on ITV3. Cilla Brown: [Cilla answers the door to Janice]. David Platt: Yeah, maybe Eileen has a son that we don't know about. In 1970, Stan Ogden decided to sell some of Ena's songs, without her knowledge, and take the credit as songwriter himself. 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. Blanche Hunt: Well I think he needs telling! Later that year Ena's great nephew, Tom Schofield (David Holliday), visited her and invited her to her brother's home in the US for an extended stay. Ena was pleased, as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. Minnie even once accused Ena of being jealous of the cat. Alya fights for . Peter Barlow: I don't know, I've forgotten. The trio's discussions in the snug often consisted of Ena and Martha trying to score points off each other, with Ena baiting Martha into arguing with her. 2023. Vera Duckworth: No, But I will be 10 minutes after I get you home! Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer. What would Angela Lansbury do in this situation? Blanche Hunt: Is there some correlation between how boring you are and how much you drink? Martha: Really? Happy to read and share the best inspirational Ena Sharples quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes. Quotes.net. 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. Valerie Tatlock: Look Ken, you enjoy yourself going to the theatre and reading and all that. "I'm Mrs Sharples." Naughty! I Was Ena Sharples Father by Tony Warren - Goodreads Coronation Street Blog: Iconic photo of Ena Sharples 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. She also stopped Elsie from taking an overdose in 1973. 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. Conman Frank Holmes tried to con Ena in 1976 but she cottoned on in time and summoned friends Len Fairclough and Eddie Yeats who performed a citizen's arrest. Rita Littlewood: I've seen some hard-faced b*tches in my time but you take the bloody gold medal! She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No. And I'm going to miss that as well. In the show's fictional history, the street was built in 1902 and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Pictured is cast member Ena. Blanche Hunt: I've never heard such self-indulgent whinging in all my life. And the rest of the time you were busy trying to drive away my niece! With her home safe for the time being, Ena sold No. No wonder some people emigrate. For caring? Ena Sharples Quotes: top 12 famous quotes about Ena Sharples Frankie Baldwin: You cannot not kick us out of our house, you looney! 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. You 0. Unfortunately, she often jumped to conclusions, assuming the worst of people, or exaggerated the truth. Ena alerted the other residents about it and Val was rescued. Elsie represented the antithesis of Ena's lifestyle: during World War II, Elsie had separated from Arnold and raised two children by herself. Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. Carla Connor: [Carla tries to scream in warning through the tape over her mouth] What? Ena Sharples and cronies in Coronation Street: God's word on 'the 6, a purpose-built OAP ground floor flat. Blanche Hunt: You want to get out more - wait 'till you try bingo - you'll hyperventilate. In her schooling days, Ena met Martha Hartley and Minnie Carlton, establishing lifelong friendships. Anyway, it's only a little mistake and the printer's put it after the 'S' in Websters and now it looks like the auto centre belongs to all of the Websters instead of just you! Norris Cole: [after seeing his ex wife] It were like seeing a vicar in a tracksuit, unnerving. When a family of Italians opened a caf in 1961, Ena boycotted the caf because they were Italian, however she changed her mind when she won a free meal in a raffle. What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. After Arnold left for war service, the hostilities continued between Elsie and Ena. http://bit.ly/1M3dxRHCoronation Street is 59 years old today!Feeling nostalgic and a little bit christmassy? The Lomaxes offered to house Ena but she declined. Norris Cole: The brain never takes a holiday. Jack Duckworth: [after he sees through Vera's disguise] You're no flamin' widow! Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Brian Tilsley: " isn't it Gail. Jamie Baldwin: I mean, how long's it been? Kenneth Barlow: [whole family minus Tracy sees Roy creeping downstairs after Tracy drugged and slept with him] Tea Roy? Ian died after only two days and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. Kevin Webster: Sal! Although she rarely participated in organised street events, she was known to get involved occasionally. The relationship turned downward yet again towards the end of the war when Elsie began letting soldiers stay in her home for room and board - Ena saw this as a brothel and wrote Arnold another letter, leading Ena and Elsie to have a vicious brawl in the Mission before Leonard Swindley pulled them apart. Granada TV have built an outdoor set for shooting some of the scenes. It's loaded. 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. Ena Sharples - Searchlight Brewery - Untappd Her sister Alice, a few years older, often resented Ena's attempts at perfection. In 1965, she acted as spokesperson for the street over the issue of a survey which almost led to the demolition of the street so that a ring road could be built through it. Top Ena Sharples Quotes I liked 'Z Cars' - just hearing the music got me going! It's all about image these days. Deirdre Rachid: Oh, I say, you look very glam! 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. The show has been one of the most lucrative programmes on British commercial television, underpinning the success of Granada Television and wider ITV network. Number of appearances 8. Violet Wilson: Are you talking about your brain? Occupation Ena Art Gifts & Merchandise for Sale | Redbubble [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. (Final lines spoken in the programme to Albert Tatlock and Ken Barlow). However, her place next door to the Barlows was crucial in saving Valerie when she was held hostage by Frank Riley, as Val was able to tap on the pipes in her kitchen, overheard by Ena in her flat. 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! Ross: [an AA meeting] and with God's help - or whoever it is up there whose keeping an eye on me - that's how it'll be for the rest of my life. Ogden, Ena Sharples - all gone Yet I remain. 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. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. She appeared in the first-ever episode, broadcast on 9 December 1960, and stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Martha Longhurst: [as Ena chokes on a sixpence in Minnie's Christmas pudding] Should I hit her on the back? Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. Carla Connor: [Robbie rips off some duct tape] Look, if you want money, I can get you whatever you want. Ken Barlow: No, they don't know any better. When not at the Mission, she could usually be found in the snug of the Rovers Return, where she and her lifelong friends and fellow widows Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst spent their time discussing the latest goings-on in the Street over milk stouts. In 1973, Ena suffered two heart attacks, but refused to move away as she wanted to die in the street. After Martha's death, Minnie was perhaps Ena's only close friend left. Ena's brother Tom died in 1973. Elsie offered to take in Ena, who was very grateful. [They all greet her] No I did, I found it really interesting. When Minnie eventually decided to move to Whaley Bridge to live with Handel Gartside, she left without telling Ena as she feared Ena would talk her out of it. Later that year, Ena got bored with the maisonette and moved into a flat above Ernest Bishop's camera shop. Violet Carson. Ena prided herself on knowing everything that went on in the street and was known to keep information to herself for decades for future use. Ena refused to attend Vera's wedding, although she sent her daughter a Christmas card. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. Rita Littlewood: Well, I've just developed the ability to tune out when he starts wittering. Ian died after only two days, and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. Jamie Baldwin: No, this is stage one - detoxification. Ena Sharples Sings White Christmas | Coronation Street Large in stature and almost always dressed in a large double breasted coat and hairnet, Ena was strong-minded and argumentative, with opinions on everyone and everything and she wasn't afraid to voice any of them. Intro quote: "You're the head of household huh? Blanche Hunt: Good looks are a curse, Deirdre. Three others legends were also recognised for their time on the soap which is . Beside the Great British Seaside: masstopia here we come. Norris Cole: Oh well, don't blame me when you're in pot up to your waste! The community the Mission served - a working class backstreet with a raincoat factory close by - gave Ena plenty of ammunition for gossip, and a reason to voice her disapproval, under pretension of upholding the Lord's work. No one saw me, no one knows I'm here, I'm quite certain we won't be disturbed. Blanche Hunt: I'm Deirdre's mother. 14h However, you must be able to see this is VERY important! Albert Tatlock was foisted on her as "co-caretaker", though she insisted on being called "senior caretaker". It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. Blanche Hunt: This turkey is dry enough to choke a camel.
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