0853 Feb 24 1969

(This belongs to ITV) - - -
best, Auntie Corrie -- [e-mail]
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p.s. I am looking for these episodes:
2000 - May 31 (I only have a partial - 3 min over-written 9:40 - 12:40)
2001 - Jan 22 (I only have the first half)
2001 - June 8 (I only have a partial - missing 3 min at end)
2002 - Oct 18 (often it is actually a mislabeled 20th Oct)
2003 - March 28 (I only have a partial - missing 3 min at end)
2004 - May 28 mine is a damaged mix of two episodes
Also looking for these pre-April 1976 episodes..
- from Granada Plus rebroadcasts (Please check your old video tapes!)
0986 - 6th July 1970 -- Transmitted on Saturday, 9th November, 1996.
1232 - 6th November 1972 -- Transmitted on Saturday, 8th February, 1997.
1313 - 15th August 1973 -- Transmitted on Saturday, 12th October, 1996.
1473 - 3rd March 1975 -- Transmitted on Saturday, 7th June, 1997.
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[@TheSpinDoctor]

I’ve always loved that episode - Elsie so tenderly holding Ena as they walk around the cemetery in the snow - just shows all their spats in the street from 1940 onwards were just salt in the sugar and that they did actually care about one another very much. Miss Phoenix’s portrayal of a physically and emotionally exhausted Elsie half asleep in the chair, worried about Minnie, Ena and her own relationship all at once - it’s so subtle and she makes really interesting choices. You can see the lengthy theatre background in all of the original cast female leads - we don’t get that much on telly nowadays as acting has split into theatre, TV and film as fairly separate paths, really - sadly. I guess with the loss of repertory theatre, there IS no way for someone in their 40s to have had 20 years of reasonably consistent work in principal rôles and yet not be a household name (by virtue of playing only in Oldham or wherever), but really hone their craft before they move to TV or the West End. It’s sad: life experience really shows in anyone’s performance and the loss of rep and the rise of reality TV and the aspirations and so on for fast, famous careers that have risen with it - it has changed so, so much. Same with TV drama - those TV plays of the 1960s to 1980s were great - no budget but great performances - we need that kind of thing back. Last I remember was when BBC 2 I think it was did a season of them about 1992 - it included “Absolute Hell” with Miss Dench, which is on YT in full.

[@ysgol3]

Brilliant comment.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

@@ysgol3 Thanks :)

[@MJ69ism]

Beautifully said, I couldn’t agree more ena and Elsie where incredible

[@elizabethross-watson9792]

Elsie standing up for Ena, wonderful

[@beverleywells7948]

Minnie was always a sweet old soul

[@joannegray5138]

I noticed that Emily was.showing a lot of thigh for someone who's supposed to be so shy, pious and prim; especially in the presence of a vicar.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

and Ernest being a photographer...................

[@jasbegs1258]

Elsie shouldn't be in a cardie! Glad she redeemed herself with that fabulous coat and fur hat - Suspenseful episode though. Poor Ena. Outstanding acting from Violet Carson.

[@londonlady227]

To carry on the story, Ena traipsed the streets and never found her but someone eventually did, they found her sleeping on a park bench and Minnie was then admitted to hospital with pneumonia. Minnie didn't want anyone to know but eventually they did. Dave Smith brought her flowers and wiped her gambling debts clean and limited her gambling limits. Minnie got into that state as she lost £10 gambling and he was accused of taking advantage of her. Ena got angry at her for losing her pension as Minnie blowed her pension on silly things then would have nothing to eat, nothing to buy coal with. In fact when Ena got caught shoplifting many say it was for Minnie others say it was for her daughter, Vera Lomax.

[@elizabethross-watson9792]

That woman even looked a bit like Minni.

[@SkyeandsSummer]

Thank you for all that you have put on 😍😍

[@carolineg1872]

This was the episode that said Ena Sharples played Violet Carson. Error in cast credits. 24:21

[@danrobinson572]

Who is the guy with the long sideburns at 2:50 walking into the store. So many episodes missing when I see a new character I figure your the one to ask.

[@rameshmalik5271]

@@danrobinson572 That was Ray Langton, played by Neville Buswell.

[@danrobinson572]

@@rameshmalik5271 ok thanks

[@gordonbennett5638]

The street usually visible from the shop seems to have disappeared.......

[@amz0707]

What was Fairclough referring to about Leonard Swindley losing his marbles? No reference to it on Wikipedia.

[@connielincoln8681]

Ty so much for uploading these episodes great fan from nz here loved this episode ❤️

[@Rebekah347]

SUCH a touching episode, perfectly written, paced, and acted. What happened? Was she found?

[@ChristineLorraine]

Minnie was on the show until 1976 according to wiki, so she obviously was found. The sad part is the only shows available on the internet for us to view jump from this episode, Feb. 24, 1969 to June 2, 1969. Would be great if all these older episodes of Coronation Street could be offered in chronological order by subscription or something. I'd pay.

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

Elsie's fur hat is stunning...

[@tonyboloni64]

Violet Carson is amazing here.

[@beverleywells7948]

Auntie Corrie Thanks again

[@Newpegasuspainter]

If a bobby managed to get into your house in those days he certainly wouldn't have worn his helmet.

[@paulmason6474]

Our Gordon is now an impresario in the Show Biz world😊😊😊😊

[@londonlady227]

And still the chairman of Everton FC

[@paulmason6474]

Effie Spicer took her life in her hands talking about Ena

[@lesleygoodall264]

Thankyou

[@alexanderjones9572]

Why do people (especially Effie) blame Ena for Minnie going missing?

[@sheilawillan6663]

BRILLIANT

[@Julia-hs7vh]

Sheila Willan Watch it with the subtitles turned on, if you want a giggle.

[@happiness4812]

15:35 Bobby is not a bit worried

[@stephenwilliams1269]

Cliff hanger ending.

[@andrewpike3495]

What happened to Mrs Caldwell, I cant seem to find the next episode?

[@sharonpeek4578]

I just looked it up - apparently, they find her sleeping rough on a park bench.

[@stevencassidy6982]

After being nasty about Stan, I did enjoy Hilda taking Rita down a notch or too

[@alexanderjones9572]

Rita? She wasn’t in it. What bit are you referring to? Did see Elsie (deservedly) taking Hilda down a notch or two, but what bit do you mean?

[@danrobinson572]

Is there the episode 854??

[@user-gv5bs3os5i]

There are quite a few episode missing which is annoying but still lovd watching

[@danrobinson572]

@@user-gv5bs3os5i okay 👍

[@happiness4812]

Senna pods😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scorpioguy3234]

Auntie Corrie2 Do you have the next episode? Please,& Thank You 😊

[@bighgaming8]

Stan can ride a bike??