Sharon and Elsie
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1984 – 1985
Premiered: Fri, Jan 27, 1984
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arline Whittaker
Arline Whittaker
Mike Stephens, Roger Race
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Stephens
Producer
Paul Montague
Production Design
Arline Whittaker
Writer
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What is Sharon and Elsie about?
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.
How many seasons does Sharon and Elsie have?
Sharon and Elsie comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Sharon and Elsie?
Key cast members in Sharon and Elsie include Janette Beverley, Brigit Forsyth, John F. Landry, Maggie Jones.
Who created or directed Sharon and Elsie?
Sharon and Elsie was developed and directed by Arline Whittaker.