Series·1984–1985·2 Seasons

Sharon and Elsie

Created By

Arline Whittaker

Country

GB

Language

English

Episodes

12

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The Story

Sharon and Elsie is a British sitcom that aired for two seasons from 1984 to 1985. It starred Brigit Forsyth and Janette Beverley. Elsie Beecroft is a middle-aged, middle-class office administrator in a printing firm. Her world is perfectly ordered until young working-class Sharon Wilkes is hired as the new office secretary. Initially prone to be snobbish, Elsie soon learns to appreciate Sharon and the two become friends. Many episodes revolve around the family life of either Sharon or Elsie, with Sharon's brother Elvis, her boyfriend Wayne, and Elsie's husband Roland making regular appearances. Factory scenes would usually involve lecherous floor manager Stanley Crabtree and Sharon and Elsie's prickly responses to his womanising. Grumpy tea lady Ivy would also make appear regularly.

Written By

Arline Whittaker

Producer

Mike Stephens, Roger Race

Themes

factory workerfemale friendshipslice of lifesitcommale chauvinist

Production House

BBC

Audience Score

75%

2 votes

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Timepass18%
Go for it38%
Perfection36%

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Cast

Janette Beverley

Sharon Wilkes

Brigit Forsyth

Elsie Beecroft

John F. Landry

Stanley Crabtree

Maggie Jones

Maggie Jones

Ivy

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Crew

Mike Stephens

Producer

Roger Race

Executive Producer

Arline Whittaker

Writer

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