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.
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

The series did not have individual episode titles.

Series One (1984)

The series was shown on BBC1 between 1984 and 1985. It was also repeated on British satellite channel UK Gold in the early 1990s.

Home media releases

The series has never been released on either video or DVD.