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[[1974]] was a quiet year for Edna, yet by [[1975]], both cast and viewers were shocked to learn that she was to be killed off to mark the [[Coronation Street|the programme]]'s fifteenth anniversary. Mavis Rogerson was apparently hurt by the storyline, as the character had become very popular. Edna died in a fire at the warehouse, which had been started by some yobs who had broken in the night before. As Edna went into the stockroom for a quick cigarette, a wall of flames enveloped her and she died instantly. [[Len Fairclough]] broke the news to all her friends and workmates. Edna was not declared dead straight away, as workmate Ivy was convinced that Edna had been seen getting on a bus. While the evacuated residents gathered at the [[New Old Inn]], [[Ken Barlow]] had to break the news to Ivy, [[Gail Potter]], [[Annie Walker]], and [[Tricia Hopkins]] that Edna had died. She was identified by her engagement ring. She had celebrated her 45th birthday in the Rovers with Fred the night before. |
[[1974]] was a quiet year for Edna, yet by [[1975]], both cast and viewers were shocked to learn that she was to be killed off to mark the [[Coronation Street|the programme]]'s fifteenth anniversary. Mavis Rogerson was apparently hurt by the storyline, as the character had become very popular. Edna died in a fire at the warehouse, which had been started by some yobs who had broken in the night before. As Edna went into the stockroom for a quick cigarette, a wall of flames enveloped her and she died instantly. [[Len Fairclough]] broke the news to all her friends and workmates. Edna was not declared dead straight away, as workmate Ivy was convinced that Edna had been seen getting on a bus. While the evacuated residents gathered at the [[New Old Inn]], [[Ken Barlow]] had to break the news to Ivy, [[Gail Potter]], [[Annie Walker]], and [[Tricia Hopkins]] that Edna had died. She was identified by her engagement ring. She had celebrated her 45th birthday in the Rovers with Fred the night before. |
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Revision as of 18:57, 6 August 2010
Edna Gee was played by Mavis Rogerson between June 1971 and October 1975.
Biography
Edna was the first wife of Rovers Return Inn barman/cellarman Fred Gee and first appeared on the Street as a working girl at the newly built Mark Brittain Warehouse on 14th June 1971. When Edna first appeared, she had a best friend with her, fellow factory worker Ivy Tilsley. The two ladies were under the supervision of Elsie Howard. Edna first showed her weakness for tittle-tattle when she spread rumours to the effect that Elsie Howard was having an affair with personnel manager Dennis Maxwell, and that the two were planning to defraud the warehouse bosses. The affair was a lie, though Maxwell did intend to swindle the bosses, but Elsie refused to help.
In 1972, Edna brawled with Ivy in the middle of the warehouse floor after spreading rumors that Ivy was having an affair with storeman George Harrop. Elsie again found herself in the middle of it all and was reprimanded because work was disrupted.
Edna's well-known flirty side became apparent on 26th February 1973, when she crashed Hilda Ogden's "Barbara Cartland"-style birthday party at No.13. Edna flirted with all of the male guests, including Stan Ogden, and later ruined the night for Hilda when she was caught locked in the bedroom with a mystery man. Hilda was hysterical as Stan was missing and decided that he was in bed with Edna. When Stan appeared back at No.13, having popped to the Rovers for some more beer, Hilda broke down in tears. It was later revealed that Billy Walker had been the mystery man, and he had Edna's knickers to prove it!
1974 was a quiet year for Edna, yet by 1975, both cast and viewers were shocked to learn that she was to be killed off to mark the the programme's fifteenth anniversary. Mavis Rogerson was apparently hurt by the storyline, as the character had become very popular. Edna died in a fire at the warehouse, which had been started by some yobs who had broken in the night before. As Edna went into the stockroom for a quick cigarette, a wall of flames enveloped her and she died instantly. Len Fairclough broke the news to all her friends and workmates. Edna was not declared dead straight away, as workmate Ivy was convinced that Edna had been seen getting on a bus. While the evacuated residents gathered at the New Old Inn, Ken Barlow had to break the news to Ivy, Gail Potter, Annie Walker, and Tricia Hopkins that Edna had died. She was identified by her engagement ring. She had celebrated her 45th birthday in the Rovers with Fred the night before.
As well as Ivy and Elsie, her other workmates included Ken Barlow, Emily Bishop, Vera Duckworth, Gail Potter and Tricia Hopkins. She also attended Emily's wedding to Ernest Bishop on 5th April 1972.
See also
- Edna Gee - list of appearances