Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! She's been having a few problems upstairs! Played by Frankie Baldwin: Not on the carpet - upstairs! Ena: Lovely - she just sat up, broke wind, and died. Blanche Hunt: I'm a realist - I don't live in fairy-land like you do. Janice Battersby: Open to anybody. [talking about caf? I am Ken, but I am not a leader Don't look at me for your answers I am just a man Trying to make sense. In 1961, Ena was sacked for spreading a rumour that Coronation Street was being demolished, which turned out to be untrue. http://bit.ly/1M3dxRHCoronation Street is 59 years old today!Feeling nostalgic and a little bit christmassy? "Coronation Street Quotes." Ena preferred to control Vera's life and was disturbed when in 1942, while she had gone to a concert, Vera had gone to the American military base with Elsie Tanner and Elsie's friends, where she'd gotten drunk and lost her virginity. Ena sharples hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy We will be the Websters' family auto centre! She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! With Glad Tidings gone, the closest place of worship was the Victoria Street Mission, and Ena kept close tabs on the comings and goings there. Spouse(s) This isnt a sneer its a smile with a lid on. I was okay till I met you. Despite their difficult moments, they were always there for each other. 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. [points at Peter] And this one 'ere, he's an alcoholic, you know! Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. Robbie Sloane: [pulling out a gun] Before you ask, yes, it's a real gun. Ena didn't approve, seeing it as the misuse of a holy building and an invasion of her home. Later that year, Ena's great-nephew Tom Schofield visited her and invited her to her brother's home in the USA for an extended stay. Norris Cole: I think you'll find I was protecting you! Ena was the widowed caretaker of the Glad Tidings Mission Hall and spent much of her time criticising the activities and loose morals of the street's other residents. Norris Cole: That's the thanks I get, is it? Rosie was the one who spotted it, she's so sharp - I should have asked her to do the proof- reading. The show has been one of the most lucrative programmes on British commercial television, underpinning the success of Granada Television and wider ITV network. Stout - Milk / Sweet. Occupation Betty Turpin: Does it matter! It's going to cost another 300 quid to get it fixed, but I figure only bright spots like Rosie would notice and she's probably going to be your accountant in a few years' time and with you being so busy I'm going to have to start coming into the office and doing your admin full time, but don't worry Kevin I'm not expecting any wages, 'cos you'll still be in charge of the lads, and you do what you're good at, and I'll do what I'm good at, and Rosie can go to Oak Hill, the apostrophe can stay where it is because in a way it's all fate, isn't it? In turn, Elsie strongly disliked Ena for her seemingly incessant gossip and desire to know about the private lives of others; and the two confronted each other frequently. In 1989, Deirdre Barlow mentioned that "Ena Sharples will be turning in her grave" thus implying Ena has died by this time. Tracy Preston: As opposed to just screwing people! Valerie Tatlock: [deflated] You're not enjoying yourself then? Ena was offered a place at an old people's nursing home, which she unsurprisingly declined, choosing to lodge with her old friend Henry Foster at St. Annes after briefly living with Minnie; nevertheless when the maisonettes were built Ena moved into No.6, a purpose-built OAP ground floor flat. Ena Quotes [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. 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. Occasionally Ena was innocent, but when false rumours spread through the street, fingers always pointed at Ena first. Betty Turpin: With his reputation for proposing, you know, they'll have fixed a date already! Blanche Hunt: Never happy unless she's got someone's hands round her throat. Corrie Quotes Deirdre Barlow: Mother! When the war ended Alfred and Ena met up again and he told her that his marriage had been in name only he'd had to marry the daughter of someone his father had owed money to. Erywon) Rainon Cyril. Elsie Tanner. Web. 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. Leanne Battersby: You can talk. TV Shows. ena sharples, ena sharples quotes Poster by Varshadesigns Blanche Hunt: An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? But then I enjoy being with you. It attracted little media or public attention, as the producers intended her to continue in the serial the character was merely going to stay with a friend, Henry Foster, in St Annes while her flat in Coronation Street was being renovated. Cilla Brown: [Cilla answers the door to Janice]. She can scream as loud as she likes. She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons, who shared her passion for the harmonium. I thought my tea tasted funny. Ena watched her daughter wind down over several weeks until she died in Ena's bed in January 1967. 12 Dec 2010. First appearance Searchlight Brewery. Audrey Potter: Now don't worry, love. Although a fixture of the programme from 1960 to 1980, Ena was only seen regularly until 1974 when Violet Carson suffered a stroke, which kept her off-screen for most of the year. Sean Tully: [in a vet's waiting room] Oh, what a lovely parrot! Ena occasionally went to stay with Colin and his family after Vera's death. What did you lace it with, ProPlus? Blanche Hunt: Ken recently had an affair with an actress. It's you, Charlie! Seven? 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. Ena's forcefulness and argumentativeness was her key strength as well as her biggest weakness. Ena Sharples Quotes & Sayings. Since 2017, ten sequential classic episodes of the series from 1986 onwards have been broadcast weekly on ITV3. Well you certainly have! She was fined 40/-. Violet Wilson: [Chuckling] Does it really matter? They live in dumps like Coronation Street and they think this is paradise. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear! Thomas F. Wilson. Colin Salmon *Carson, who played street stalwart Ena Sharples for 20 years, died in 1985 in Cleveleys, Blackpool. Violet Wilson: Are you talking about your brain? Shelley Unwin: Oh, Betty, don't say that! Ena watched her daughter decline over several weeks until she died in Ena's bed in January 1967. 25 IBU (3.64) 104 Ratings . Elsie represented the antithesis of Ena's lifestyle: during World War II, Elsie had separated from Arnold and raised two children by herself. . It must have had some place, or else viewers would not have reacted so well to Ena Sharples. (First line, introducing herself to Florrie Lindley). Mother Ena Sharples: Sometimes I think I am bout ready to go down to that cemetery. Vera and Bob got engaged, and by 1945 Vera and Ena became estranged, as Bob's parents wanted them to marry in a more upscale church, not what they saw as Ena's backstreet chapel. [pushes Carla, who is tied to a chair and gagged with duct tape, in front of Hayley] I said shut up. Ena was pleased, as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. Some people work hard, very hard, all the year round and this is what they get at the end of it. Blanche Hunt: Do you think they wrote their own vows? David Platt: Yeah, maybe Eileen has a son that we don't know about. 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". 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. Identify yourself you disgusting banana worshipper! Ena Sharples (also Schofield) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street , played by Violet Carson. But here you are still buzzing around like the queen bee, passing judgment on everyone you meet. Both Alf Roberts and Len Fairclough saw Tattersall off by threatening him with violence if he dared to move Ena out of the flat. The clash was broken up by Swindley, who informed Ena that the Mission would stay open - the Bold Street Mission had been selected for closure. Check-in Add. Ena was also instrumental in Jack and Annie Walker reconciling when they fell out in 1964. 9. 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. Sally Seddon: Yeah, re-branding they call it. A neighbour of Ena's, Elsie Tanner lived at No.11. ", [the topic of conversation in the Rovers' Snug is death]. Amber Kalirai: Not true! Ena alerted the other residents about it and Val was rescued. Blanche Hunt: Oh that's just for starters. Ena/Quotes | Daily Life With A Monster Girl Wiki | Fandom Blanche Hunt: [as the Barlows meet George and Eve, Blanche is very drunk] Kids on every corner - lurking and spitting, pavements knee deep in dog-doo, murderers running actories - on it's not like it was around here. Let's celebrate the positive moments that made 2022. [He smiles at her; they kiss]. Rita Littlewood: [about Norris's secret book] The hero of his novel has got himself caught up in a menage-a-trois! I always do when you speak. The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. Rita Littlewood: I've seen some hard-faced b*tches in my time but you take the bloody gold medal! Lloyd Mullaney: You know what they say - from little acorns Steve McDonald: If Michelle sees this, my little acorns will be in a jar. You do go with other women. [They all greet her] No I did, I found it really interesting. This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery. Ena found it disconcerting to have neighbours after so many years of having one side of the street to herself. 1963: Ena holds her own during a run-in with Leonard Swindley. Minnie continued to be fond of gambling, but Ena strongly disapproved and in 1972 tried to have her barred from Benny Lewis's Betting Shop for her own good. Ena Sharples Ena Sharples Quotes: top 12 famous quotes about Ena Sharples She loves him, she loves him not (Credit: ITV) "Peter running a pub is like putting a cat in charge of an aquarium.". In 1980, Ena dumped herself on Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) and later Albert, while the flat was being re-decorated. The character was absent for several spells in the late 1970s but Carson always returned when she was able - similarly, she was expected to return after her appearance in Episode 1983 (2nd April 1980) but the actress suffered a serious bout of anaemia and could not return. 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. In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall, Gladys Arkwright. With no one else to take the job, Ena was selected as caretaker, and she moved into the adjacent Centre flat. Howard Lee: Ross was just trying to help those here with a drink problem, to see that they're not alone. Ena Sharples: If I had my way, I'd like to go like me mother did. Sean Tully: Think think. Tim Metcalfe: She put the "chest" in Manchester, that's for sure. Now, the thing about flyers is it's all about the artwork and the larger the print run, the cheaper they are. Emily Nugent: I'm quite capable of deciding for myself what I can or can not do! 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. Marriage job - on the gob!". 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. Valerie Tatlock: Look Ken, you enjoy yourself going to the theatre and reading and all that. [He rips the tape off her skin. This photo of Ena Sharples looking over the early 60s industrial landscape of Manchester/Salford (Weatherfield) is iconic. Vera had debts to pay but hadn't the money to pay them, so Ena gave her the money, despite it being all her savings. Cilla Brown: Anything you have to say to Les, you can say to me. 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. 1965 edit Jamie Baldwin: Well, we wait. Living in the same street for many years had led them to at least understand each other. In 1965, Ena discovered Hilda Ogden was the culprit behind some threatening phone calls Elsie had received, and exposed her. Later in the year, while Ena and most of the street residents were attending the wedding of Jerry Booth and Myra Dickinson, Michael broke into the vestry and robbed it, taking or trashing most of Ena's most treasured possessions. Your daughter barely knows you. Menu. Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Shelley Unwin: Peter. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Minnie even once accused Ena of being jealous of the cat. When the war ended, Alfred and Ena ran into each other again and he told her that his marriage had been in name only - he'd had to marry the daughter of someone his father had owed money to. When it comes to screwing money out of people, she does it very well! What would Angela Lansbury do in this situation? Carson stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. Movies. 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. 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live. We are working flat out to try and get work done and you're wasting money! Sarah Platt: [Moodily] It's not working, you know. 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. Unfortunately, she often jumped to conclusions, assuming the worst of people, or exaggerated the truth. Carla breathes heavily through her gag, terrified]. She was furious to be replaced by Valerie Barlow while on holiday. After he verbally attacked her in the Rovers, the Street's residents united to oust him. 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. 1 note "Oh, lovely. Sally Webster: I saw you earlier cleaning Emily Bishop's windows. Maxine Peacock: Richard, what the hell are you doing? Oh naughty Blanche! Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. Angela Nelson: Oh, it's not a bottomless pit of emptiness, then? The final episode featuring Ena was broadcast on 2 April 1980. 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. Sally Seddon: Do you know what you sound like? Coronation Street is made by Granada Television at MediaCityUK and shown in all ITV regions, as well as internationally. In an interview, Violet Carson described Ena as "the eternal busybody, the rock of ages; when things are going well, she is the old bag, when things are going wrong, she is the first one they turn to", in another interview she said that children weren't frightened of Mrs.Sharples, Violet Carson said "children will come and hold Mrs. Sharples' hand". Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. It's not right, Val, people deserve better than this. Eileen Grimshaw: Run along home now, Gail. Violet Carson died on 26th December 1983. However, he enlisted and was soon after killed in battle, devastating Ena. Nobody needs to know that! In 1973, Ena suffered two heart attacks, but refused to move away as she wanted to die in the street. 4 Mar. 1960-1980 As she no longer had the luxury of rent-free accommodation, Ena took on a job at the Corner Shop. Ken Barlow: You mean they think they do cos they don't know any better. The first reference to her was made in the 1985 spin off video 'The Jubilee Years' when Ken Barlow revealed that Ena had "died a couple of years ago". 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. Caitlin Moran: me, drugs and the perimenopause I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer. 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. Ena quotes :) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment AtmosphereLost5944 Additional comment actions "*vomit*" is a personal favorite . In 1960, Ena battled new Mission lay preacher Leonard Swindley, who objected to her frequenting the Rovers. Steve McDonald: [First lines, to Liz about his and Andy's sleeping arrangements] Mam, Why do we have to have t'back bedroom? After Martha's death, Minnie was perhaps Ena's only close friend left. Recognising his talent, Ena made him her protg and gave him lessons, setting about arranging a scholarship for him. 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. 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. Vera stood by Ena and lived with her in the Mission vestry from 1937 to 1946, during which time they slept in the same bed in the cramped accommodation. Or so they think. Robbie Sloane: Sshh. Coronation Street Quotes Les Battersby: [eating a turkey he had run over earlier] This is Champion Turkey, this! Ken Barlow: You're painting a very negative picture, Blanche. New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. She moans in pain] Well, that's at least three layers of fake tan. It's loaded. Ena's doublebreasted coat was the main exhibit in the costume museum section of the Granada Studios Tour. She cries loudly] Oh, did I give you a Chinese burn. 1976: Handel tells Ena that Minnie is never returning. Blanche Hunt: [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar] An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? It quickly became a permanent part of the character's apparel, added by Violet Carson, who refused to let the make-up department touch her elegantly-styled silver hair. After Arnold left for war service, the hostilities continued between Elsie and Ena. Along with Minnie Caldwell, Martha Longhurst was Ena's closest friend and unlike Minnie, Martha shared Ena's penchant for gossiping. 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. Blanche Hunt: You were all thinking it. Ena was a capable and experienced pianist and player of the harmonium. Atop the souvenir kiosk, Reeba belts out a quick rendition of "Paper Moon", whilst Emilia chose this moment - for some solemn prayer.". Sibling(s) A fortnight in Blackpool: chip shops, stink of onions, lights, some imbecile sideshows, a dirty great concrete fairground and they're happy. https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_101305, https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_quotes_101305. Despite their lifelong friendship (Ena knew Martha when they were ten years old), Ena sometimes felt threatened by Martha, especially when she proved just as capable as doing Ena's job at the Mission as Ena herself. Kenneth Barlow: [whole family minus Tracy sees Roy creeping downstairs after Tracy drugged and slept with him] Tea Roy? Blanche Hunt: [to Ken Barlow] You're going to have to learn to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others, Ken, or you're going to have a very miserable old age. She just sat up, broke wind, and died." - Ena Sharples - 14th December 1960. A disoriented Ena was later caught accidentally stealing from a supermarket. Naughty! Blanche Hunt: I'm Deirdre's mother. Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. Alice Raybould Tom Schofield Melanie: I found it very illuminating. [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]. The programme was conceived in 1960 by scriptwriter Tony Warren at Granada Television in Manchester. Your knees are going to tremble, your feet will turn to lead. 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).