Sheila Birtles and her mate, Doreen Lostock, were the original two young single women on Coronation Street who chummed around together. They were looking for love, having a good time and getting up to all sorts. They were the forerunner to gal pals like Gail Potter and Tricia Hopkins and Fiona Middleton and Maxine Heavy.
They first appeared in 1961 and were only credited as the Barm Cake Girls because they were often seen buying barm cakes for their lunch from the corner shop and giggling over some fella. They were popular and soon given names and storylines of their own. Sheila was played by Eileen Mayers and Doreen was played by Angela Crow.
We wondered what these two ladies were doing these days. We know that Ms. Mayers did some theatre in between her sporadic appearances on Coronation Street and is retired now. Angela Crow has done some telly and some theatre as well. If anyone has an idea where they are now, do let us know!
Monday, 4 April 2011
Sheila Birtles (Crossley), Where are you now?
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2 comments:
They were actually credited by name on their first appearances (Sheila in Episode 8 and Doreen in Episode 12), but it was a while before they were given last names.
Nice post.
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