Sunday, 3 May 2015

Celebrating 15 years of Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street

Today, May 3 2015 marks the 15 year anniversary since we first saw Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street. Where has the time gone?

Watch her very first appearance on the Street on May 3 2000, via the wonders of Youtube, below:



Mind you, 2000 wasn't the first time actress Sue Cleaver appeared on Corrie. Here she is in 1994 playing the role of a nurse on Corrie.

Screengrab by @I_am_KenBarlow on twitter
See also: The many men of Eileen Grimshaw

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13 comments:

  1. njblas3 May 2015 at 04:24

    Fortunately her heavy smoking habit was quickly discontinued...

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  2. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 13:07

    And quite rightly so Mr Sainsbury, one of the worst characters ever.

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  3. Tvor3 May 2015 at 13:14

    I've always liked Eileen. She always made me smile. She's had a hard life with a lot of disappointments so yes, she's often bitter and glum but she's got a cracking sense of humour and a big heart.

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  4. Humpty Dumpty3 May 2015 at 13:44

    Currently, the best bit of Eileen's character is her relationship with Jason. Shame we don't see more of that.

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  5. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 13:50

    I second Tvor. Eileen is one of my favourite characters. She's a good mother and a good friend to all. As far as favourite scenes, I loved the one where Eileen and Deirdre shared a bottle of red and talked belts.

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  6. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 15:33

    I also like Eileen. Yes, she does have the occasional moan, and the Paul the Fireman story was dire, but she does have a great sense of humour.

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  7. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 16:04

    I guess I'm the odd man out..I cannot stand this character. All gobby mouth and constant pity party. Sorry..just IMO.

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  8. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 17:12

    I don't see how she is a good friend to all, she is the first person to turn on a friend when they desperately need them. She instantly assumed Tyrone was beating Kirsty and also was the first to mock Steve about his depression.

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  9. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 19:06

    Not a fan of Eileen- I liked her at first as she had a quick wit but now she's a real misery. I wouldn't miss any of her household if they left.

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  10. Humpty Dumpty3 May 2015 at 22:32

    Agree that she used to be witty whereas now she's sour. Yet another 40+ female character who doesn't have any female friends. Can't the writers come up with ordinary dialogue for mature women?

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  11. vintgal0033 May 2015 at 23:15

    Love Eileen..one of the street's best!

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  12. Rebecca4 May 2015 at 01:09

    I've always liked Eileen. The writing for her recently has been pretty weak, but that's been a problem for all of Corrie lately. Hopefully she'll be back to her wisecracking self soon.

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  13. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 12:07

    I have always loved Eileen. There was always such chemistry between her and Steve that made the taxi office scenes a joy to watch. I don't blame the characters, I blame the writers, r the producers who allow it!

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