Sharon and Elsie
Sharon and Elsie is a British sitcom that aired for two series from 1984 to 1985. It starred Brigit Forsyth and Janette Beverley.
Much of the humour is derived from the conflict between Elsie's middle-class life versus Sharon's more down to earth view of life.
Plot
Elsie Beecroft is a middle-aged, middle-class office administrator in a printing firm. Her world is perfectly ordered until young working-class girl, 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 and her boyfriend Wayne and Elsie's husband Roland making regular appearances.
Factory scenes would usually involve the lecherous floor manager Stanley Crabtree and Sharon and Elsie's prickly responses to his womanising. Grumpy tea lady Ivy would also make regular appearances.
Cast
- Brigit Forsyth – Elsie Beecroft
- Janette Beverley – Sharon Wilkes
- John Landry – Stanley Crabtree
- Maggie Jones – Ivy
- Lee Daley – Elvis Wilkes
- John Junkin – Tommy
- John Wild – Wayne
- Gordon Rowlings – Ike Hepworth
Episodes
The series did not have individual episode titles.Series One (1984)
- 1.1. 27 January 1984
- 1.2. 3 February 1984
- 1.3. 10 February 1984
- 1.4. 17 February 1984
- 1.5. 24 February 1984
- 1.6. 9 March 1984
Series Two (1985)
- 2.1. 21 June 1985
- 2.2. 28 June 1985
- 2.3. 5 July 1985
- 2.4. 12 July 1985
- 2.5. 19 July 1985
- 2.6. 26 July 1985