Sharon and Elsie

30min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

27th Jan 1984

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30min

3rd Feb 1984

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

30min

10th Feb 1984

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

30min

17th Feb 1984

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

30min

24th Feb 1984

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

9th Mar 1984

First air date

27th Jan 1984

Last air date

26th Jul 1985

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks