For running around you for the past week? Born Blanche Hunt: I've never heard such self-indulgent whinging in all my life. But here you are still buzzing around like the queen bee, passing judgment on everyone you meet. You'd rather stay here and nurse poor little Sunita! Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sarah Platt: [Moodily] It's not working, you know. 9th December 1960 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. Violet Carson died on 26th December 1983. ", [the topic of conversation in the Rovers' Snug is death]. [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. Ena plays the piano for the Rovers regulars at Christmas 1967. Eileen Grimshaw: Tracy Barlow! She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! What would Angela Lansbury do in this situation? There is always a bright side to every situation. Carla Connor: [Carla tries to scream in warning through the tape over her mouth] What? Violet Carson. Blanche Hunt: Oh that's just for starters. They live in dumps like Coronation Street and they think this is paradise. Lecturing me - no - hectoring me! Three others legends were also recognised for their time on the soap which is . Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. Upon her return to the flat, Tattersall made Ena feel vulnerable by telling her she was too old for the job, and that he was going to have her put in a home. Ena Sharples Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Searchlight Brewery. 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. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. Ena Schofield was born in Weatherfield on 24th November 1899, the youngest of three siblings (the others being her sister Alice Schofield, and her brother Tom Schofield) and in her youth lived at 65 Inkerman Street. Quotes.net. Sell your art Login Signup. Richard Hillman: Why can't they leave us alone? Mother 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. Now, scream. (First line, introducing herself to Florrie Lindley). Birthplace Rosie was the one who spotted it, she's so sharp - I should have asked her to do the proof- reading. Warren's initial kitchen sink drama proposal was rejected by the station's founder Sidney Bernstein, but he was persuaded by producer Harry Elton to produce the programme for 13 pilot episodes. Shelley Unwin: [Shelley arrives at a pedestrian crossing in her wedding dress, prompting a perplexed look from an old lady] I jilted him! After ten seconds he *will* be sick. Ena is not amused during the street Silver Jubilee celebrations. The show has been one of the most lucrative programmes on British commercial television, underpinning the success of Granada Television and wider ITV network. Her skills were regularly called upon at events in the Rovers Return and other community venues. Emily Nugent: [grits her teeth] Well, if I need protecting, I'll buy a guard dog because I could do with the companionship! https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_101305, https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_quotes_101305. She appeared in the first ever episode broadcast on 9 December 1960, although the character had been portrayed by the actress Nita Valerie in the first unaired pilot and Nan Marriott-Watson in the second unaired pilot. 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. [knocks more jars of the shelf and then pauses], [throws a large jar of something on the floor and it smashes extremely loudly]. 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. 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. We will be the Websters' family auto centre! What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. With no-one else to take the job, Ena was selected for the job and she moved into a flat adjacent to the centre. Rita: [shouting at Len] "Tommy Cooper couldn't tell a story as daft as that! Kevin Webster: Sal! An attentive student with a strong Christian upbringing, Ena became devoted to her religion and developed a firm belief in the importance of rules, regulations and morals. Minnie soon turned up, and Ena was able to turn the tables on Dave Smith by blackmailing him over his tax fraud. In the 1972 Pub olympics, when the Rovers competed against The Flying Horse pub, Ena won points for the Rovers by beating a Flying Horse regular at Dominoes (winning the game by staring at him, making him so distracted as to play a wrong domino). Shelley Unwin: Yes, I have, and I thought it was me but it's not. Carson died on Boxing Day 1983 at the age of 85, following her departure in 1980. However, she never returned to Coronation Street, and passed away at some point afterwards. On TV, priests and clergy now became either a joke . Although the living arrangements at No. Ena was formidable in an argument, usually putting her view across quickly and bluntly, barely giving anyone else a chance to speak. 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. Shelley Unwin: Well, I'm still not too happy about it. Subscribe now for more! Norris Cole: I do wish you wouldn't use Americanisms in the shop. Blanche Hunt: Never happy unless she's got someone's hands round her throat. You've been too busy so I got Rosie to help me. Of her old adversary Ena Sharples, she said: "That woman's tongue. We found this clip in th. 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. Ray Langton: Something for me? Sean Tully: [in a vet's waiting room] Oh, what a lovely parrot! Unique Ena Sharples Posters designed and sold by artists. 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. owner Roy Cropper whom she thinks is a bit simple]. 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. I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Blanche Hunt: Oh! Marcus Dent: There's one thing Julie's got that's bigger than most people's. 1969: Ena is distressed when Minnie goes missing. Norris Cole: Oh well, don't blame me when you're in pot up to your waste! She tried to stop a flower show from taking place in the Community Centre in 1971 but was unsuccessful. Ena Shaples Height 5 6 (1.68 m) Born September 1, 1898 German Street, Ancoats, Manchester, England, UK Died December 26, 1983 Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK (undisclosed) Spouse George Frederick Peploe September 1, 1926 - March 25, 1929 (his death) Other works (1950's)'Have A Go' radio show Publicity listings 1 Portrayal 1 Article But you *are* destroying me. Six? Peter Barlow: I think you've had enough Blanche. I've seen it with my own eyes! In 1980, in a fit of pique over delays to her flat's refurbishment, Ena left Weatherfield on another of her sojourns and this time she never returned. Ena had a dominating personality. 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. Blanche Hunt: Do you think they wrote their own vows? In court, Ena pleaded not guilty, but refused to give her age when questioned, saying only that she was over 21. Martha Longhurst: [as Ena chokes on a sixpence in Minnie's Christmas pudding] Should I hit her on the back? In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of Gladys Arkwright, her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall. 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. Tracy Barlow: We don't normally dress for breakfast. Although Violet Carson became synonymous with the role, she was not the only actress to play Ena - in the 1960 dry runs of Coronation Street, Nita Valerie and Nan Marriott-Watson played her. 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. Violet Wilson: Are you talking about your brain? I just said it out loud. Marcus Dent: I was talking about her heart. How could you? Ena's biggest gripe with Minnie was her cat, Bobby, who was something of an obsession of Minnie's; much to her chagrin, Ena would talk to Minnie at length only to discover that Minnie hadn't been listening to her, being preoccupied with Bobby. Ena refused to attend Vera's wedding, although she sent her daughter a Christmas card. 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live. Eileen Grimshaw: Yeah, and Sarah's been through half the lads in Weatherfield. Our maths genius helped with all this. (Final lines spoken in the programme to Albert Tatlock and Ken Barlow). When Ena discovered his scheme she 'sold' him Onward Christian Soldiers, exposing him as a fraud. Norris Cole: No, I most certainly did not! She disappeared with the Centre keys at Christmas, preventing local children from getting their presents. In a book written about Women and Soap Opera, Ena was described as "brusque and uncompromising, refusing to adjust to the changing times". [Liz enters the Barlows' living room wearing a low-cut, short sparkly dress]. It was Ena who prevented the street from being renamed in 1962 when she wrote to Prince Philip to appeal for his help. No wonder some people emigrate. Audrey Potter: Now don't worry, love. Alice Raybould Tom Schofield Well other people are different, they enjoy this. After he verbally attacked her in the Rovers, the Street's residents united to oust him. Unbeknown to Ena, Dave had decided to forgive the debt but a telling off by Ena convinced him to change his mind. 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. 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. With her home safe for the time being, Ena sold No. [Janice pays a visit to the factory the day after flashing her bosom in the pub]. Blanche Hunt: I'd cut off his whatnots wi' a pair of garden shears, me. "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. 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. Buy "ena sharples, ena sharples quotes" by Varshadesigns as a Essential T-Shirt In the show's fictional history, the street was built in 1902 and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Robbie Sloane: [Robbie ties Hayley to a chair. If it's about the paperwork just leave it to me. 25 IBU (3.64) 104 Ratings . 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. A few years later, Ena helped Elsie and her friend Sally Todd see off the American soldiers they loved, Steve Tanner and Oliver Hart, hiding them in the Mission after they had gone AWOL to say goodbye to the ladies. Did you listen to what you were saying? Ena spent much of 1974 living in St Annes, making occasional visits to Minnie at No. Ena was pleased as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. 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. Granada TV have built an outdoor set for shooting some of the scenes. 1965 edit 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. Ena was pleased, as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. She appeared in the first-ever episode, broadcast on 9 December 1960, and stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Jamie Baldwin: Well, we wait. Ena made herself at home, making the best of a bad situation, but unbeknown to her Martha couldn't wait to get rid of her and in the meantime had considered writing to an agony aunt to ask how to deal with her overbearing houseguest. Ken Barlow: I don't know. Valerie Tatlock: Well it wouldn't do if everyone was alike, would it? Martha Longhurst: Eeh, that were a beautiful ending. Matters were made worse after Ena fell over and was knocked unconscious while looking after Tracy Langton. I've had 10,000 run. You 0. 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. 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. In February 1980, Ena was moved out of her flat while necessary refurbishments were made to both the flat and Centre. Vera Duckworth: No, But I will be 10 minutes after I get you home! Duration 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. She quickly regained her speech and mobility, but the following year was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. Vera Sharples (1921)Madge Sharples (1924)Ian Sharples Miss Nugent: [Watching Blackpool Illuminations from the coach] Oh look Mrs Sharples, Old King Cole! 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. Jamie Baldwin: You don't wanna know, believe me. 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). Norris Cole: That's the thanks I get, is it? [Robbie leaves Carla tied to a chair in an empty room. We all having the same again, girls? Peter Barlow: Tripped over his ego has he? Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. Liz McDonald: No, this is for me job interview. [Marvin and Ashley square up ahead of their big fight]. Melanie: I found it very illuminating. Ena married Alfred in 1920 and they had three children: Vera, Madge and Ian. Your donor kidney would reject you if it could. Sally Webster: Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Soph. 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). In 1980, Ena dumped herself on Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) and later Albert, while the flat was being re-decorated. In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall, Gladys Arkwright. Respected by all and feared by many, Ena was the self-appointed moral guardian of Coronation Street. Emily Nugent: It's not really a page-turner, is it? Rita Littlewood: Oh. Sally Seddon: Do you know what you sound like? TV Shows. Fiz Brown: I bet I know why you're back: to have your buttons sewn on! I Was Ena Sharples Father book. Jamie Baldwin: I mean, how long's it been? Betty Turpin: Does it matter! Coronation Street - Clip 10 - Martha, Ena and Minnie - YouTube Frankie Baldwin: Will it make him better? Ena Sharples Wiki - Everipedia.org After Arnold left for war service, the hostilities continued between Elsie and Ena. Valerie Tatlock: Well what's wrong with it? All the big firms are doing it. Ena sang 'Cockles and Mussels' with Emily Nugent at a 1969 Christmas concert, though she rarely participated in the street pantomime productions, being content usually to watch or assist backstage. Norris Cole: You should be at home, studying. Deirdre Barlow: Mother! Ena grew up in a warm and loving home, and hoped to have the same for herself. Recognising his talent, Ena made him her protg and gave him lessons, setting about arranging a scholarship for him. . She was fined 40/-. [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar]. 24th November 1899 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. Ena/Quotes | Daily Life With A Monster Girl Wiki | Fandom Ena was never seen in Weatherfield again, and all subsequent references to her were in the past tense. Kirk's has been sat in a deck chair in Blackpool since the late nineties. Blanche Hunt: Skirt no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner, and roots as dark as her soul. 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 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. Ena was also instrumental in Jack and Annie Walker reconciling when they fell out in 1964. After Martha's death, Minnie was perhaps Ena's only close friend left. And now I'm being told off by the former prostitue! Ena: I would just like to go the way me mother did. That's all. At this time Ena thought to herself that in some way Elsie reminded her of her younger self. And you made me feel it was my fault! With no one else to take the job, Ena was selected as caretaker, and she moved into the adjacent Centre flat. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. picture. Living proof there's no justice in this world. 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. Sean Tully: Think think. Rosie Webster: They sell clothes and stuff. There was an instant chemistry but Ena was upset to learn he was already married, and broke contact with him. Occasionally Ena was innocent, but when false rumours spread through the street, fingers always pointed at Ena first. Janice Battersby: Open to anybody. Ena: Lovely - she just sat up, broke wind, and died. Ena's older brother Tom emigrated to America in 1912, seeing no job opportunities in Weatherfield. Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Blanche Hunt: Good looks are a curse, Deirdre. She also enjoyed singing and led the residents into sing-songs on various special occasions. 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. Eve Wilson: Everywhere's got a problem, hasn't it? Martha died in the snug in the Rovers in 1964, while Ena conducted a singalong on the piano in the public bar. Violet Carson - IMDb Norris Cole: I think you'll find I was protecting you! Blanche Hunt: Good and bad in this room! Betty Turpin: Well, that's what we used to say. Top Ena Sharples Quotes I liked 'Z Cars' - just hearing the music got me going! I'm going to smack your nose into the back of your head. They briefly lived together in 1961 when Ena was fired from the Mission. 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. A disoriented Ena was later caught accidentally stealing from a supermarket. 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. The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. 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. And the rest of the time you were busy trying to drive away my niece! 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. Marvin Maddocks: When the bell starts ringing and the trainer says "Go", I'm telling you, girlie, there's something you ought to know. Steve McDonald: Yeah, just as mates. The lawyers pay the woman off; sometimes uniformed guards accompany her to the elevators. New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. First appearance This is available as an extra on the Tram Crash DVD, released in 2011. Towards the 1970s, Ena mellowed as she spent more time away from Weatherfield, her friends and family leaving her life one-by-one. In an interview . Ena quotes :) : r/JoelG - Reddit 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. Web. Kelly Crabtree: Yeah, see them fellas' eyes poppin' out. ena sharples, ena sharples quotes Poster by Varshadesigns Ena alerted the other residents about it and Val was rescued. Although she criticised Minnie for having her palm read in Blackpool, Ena went to have her own palm read once she was sure her friends had left. 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). Kelly Crabtree: I treat my body like a temple. Roy Cropper: [to Hayley] You have turned an apology of an existence into a life, fuller and more joyous than I could ever hope. Since 2017, ten sequential classic episodes of the series from 1986 onwards have been broadcast weekly on ITV3. For caring? A neighbour of Ena's, Elsie Tanner lived at No.11. Danny Baldwin: Call it a day, before the pink elephants start marching in! Ena Sharples: Sometimes I think I am bout ready to go down to that cemetery. Ken Barlow: You mean they think they do cos they don't know any better. 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. Eventually, councillor Alf Roberts decided to reinstall Ena at the Centre later in the year. The maisonettes were demolished in 1971, and one of the buildings that replaced them was a Community Centre. 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! Some people work hard, very hard, all the year round and this is what they get at the end of it. In her schooling days, Ena met Martha Hartley and Minnie Carlton, establishing lifelong friendships. Robbie Sloane: Sshh. Coronation Street (also known as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear! Ena Art Gifts & Merchandise for Sale | Redbubble Ena's doublebreasted coat was the main exhibit in the costume museum section of the Granada Studios Tour. Hayley Cropper: [entering empty factory] Well, where is she? The argument only stopped when Ena learned it was to be a mission on another street which was to be closed. Norris Cole: [after seeing his ex wife] It were like seeing a vicar in a tracksuit, unnerving. Brian Packham: I know. Colin Salmon A boozy chocolate milkshake named after Coronation Street's own bossy-boots Ena Sha Show More Thomas F. Wilson. Consequently, she found it difficult to express affection and felt more at ease arguing with her friends (or telling them what to do) than taking an interest in them. 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. Ena Sharples: If I had my way, I'd like to go like me mother did. Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. Trod on a snail? Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. Top artists Leanne Battersby: You can talk. Blanche Hunt: Ken recently had an affair with an actress. [He rips the tape off her skin. Ena also had a son, Ian, but due to her poor nutrition during the years she and Alfred struggled for work, Ian died soon after birth. She also stopped Elsie from taking an overdose in 1973. Tony Gordon: Don't worry. Jamie Baldwin: No, this is stage one - detoxification. Brian Tilsley: " isn't it Gail. Frankie Baldwin: Not on the carpet - upstairs! 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.

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