Sharon and Elsie
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.
Created by Arline Whittaker
Network: BBC One
Cast
- Janette Beverley Sharon Wilkes
- Brigit Forsyth Elsie Beecroft
- John F. Landry Stanley Crabtree
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Maggie Jones Ivy - Lee Daley Elvis Wilkes
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Bruce Montague Roland Beecroft -
Gordon Rollings Ike Hepworth -
John Junkin Tommy Wallace - Paula Tilbrook Mrs. Tibbett
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Carmel McSharry Olive -
Gillian Bevan Beryl Wainwright - John Wild Wayne
