Cause of death Brain tumour Ex-spouse Klaus Voormann Role Actress | Name Christine Hargreaves Occupation Actress | |
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Born 22 March 1939 ( 1939-03-22 ) Salford, Lancashire, England Died August 12, 1984, London, United Kingdom Education Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Movies and TV shows Pink Floyd – The Wall, The Hireling, The Spongers, Nineteen Eighty‑Four, A Horseman Riding By Similar People Alan Parker, Alan Bridges, Klaus Voormann, David Gilmour, Tony Warren | ||
Christine Hargreaves (22 March 1939 – 12 August 1984) was an English actress who was best known for appearing as the character Christine Hardman in the soap opera Coronation Street between 1960-63.
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Hargreaves was born in Salford, Lancashire, and was one of the original cast members of Coronation Street. She first appeared in episode 2 and appeared in many episodes until she left in March 1963. Her character lived at number 13 with her mother May Hardman. When May died, Hargreaves' character got depressed. Her biggest storyline in the show was in 1962 when her character had a mental breakdown and climbed on top of the factory. Ken Barlow finally persuaded her to come down. She was also known for her argument with Ena Sharples in the corner shop. She was also in Pink Floyd—The Wall, playing as Pink's mother.
Hargreaves was also notable for her role as a single mother in The Spongers (1978), from BBC's Play For Today series.
Death
Hargreaves died in August 1984 from a brain tumour at the age of 45, in London, England.
Filmography
Actress
1985
Nineteen Nineteen
1985
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (TV Series) as
Pat's Mother
- Episode #1.1 (1985) - Pat's Mother
1984
1984 as
Soup Lady
1984
Mitch (TV Series) as
Mrs. Goosey
- Something Private (1984) - Mrs. Goosey
1984
Charlie (TV Mini Series) as
Mo Allen
- In the Days of His Youth (1984) - Mo Allen
1984
Miracles Take Longer (TV Series) as
Sharon Driver
- Episode #2.6 (1984) - Sharon Driver
- Episode #2.5 (1984) - Sharon Driver
1983
Spyship (TV Mini Series) as
Jean Williams
- Episode #1.3 (1983) - Jean Williams
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Jean Williams
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Jean Williams
1980
Juliet Bravo (TV Series) as
Norah Morton / Selina Tully / Vera Galway
- John the Lad (1983) - Norah Morton
- A Breach of the Peace (1982) - Selina Tully
- Trouble at T'Mill (1980) - Vera Galway
1983
The Gathering Seed (TV Series) as
Lizzie Scanlon
- Episode #1.6 (1983) - Lizzie Scanlon
- Episode #1.5 (1983) - Lizzie Scanlon
- Episode #1.4 (1983) - Lizzie Scanlon
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Lizzie Scanlon
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Lizzie Scanlon
1983
Women (TV Series)
- The Clarion Van (1983)
1983
Walter & June (TV Movie) as
Rita
1982
Break Point (TV Mini Series) as
Mrs. Grieves
- Episode #1.6 (1982) - Mrs. Grieves
- Episode #1.5 (1982) - Mrs. Grieves
- Episode #1.2 (1982) - Mrs. Grieves
- Episode #1.1 (1982) - Mrs. Grieves
1982
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) as
Mum
- Grandad (1982) - Mum
1976
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Nora Docherty / Eva Scott / Doreen Grimwade
- The Fiddling Connection: Part 1 (1982) - Doreen Grimwade
- Does Your Mother Know You're Out?: Part 3 (1978) - Nora Docherty
- Does Your Mother Know You're Out?: Part 2 (1978) - Nora Docherty
- Does Your Mother Know You're Out?: Part 1 (1978) - Nora Docherty
- The Right of Every Woman: Part 3 (1976) - Eva Scott
- The Right of Every Woman: Part 2 (1976) - Eva Scott
- The Right of Every Woman: Part 1 (1976) - Eva Scott
1982
Pink Floyd: The Wall as
Pink's Mother
1982
BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) as
Fran
- Jake's End (1982) - Fran
1981
An American Werewolf in London as
Ticket Lady
1970
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Estelle Parsons / Mrs. James / Pauline / ...
- Bavarian Night (1981) - Estelle Parsons
- Butterflies Don't Count (1978) - Mrs. James
- The Spongers (1978) - Pauline
- Better Than the Movies (1972) - Joan Huntley
- Angels Are So Few (1970) - Cynthia Nicholls
1979
In Loving Memory (TV Series) as
Edna Fletcher
- Come Back Little Malcolm (1979) - Edna Fletcher
1978
A Horseman Riding By (TV Series) as
Gloria Pitts
- 1917: The Bad Season (1978) - Gloria Pitts
- 1915: Death of a Hero (1978) - Gloria Pitts
1962
Z Cars (TV Series) as
Dotty Kardar / Maggie / Miss Armstrong / ...
- Pressure (1978) - Maggie
- Damage (1972) - Miss Armstrong
- Quilley (1972) - Marjorie Kovacs
- Kid's Stuff (1971) - Zelda
- Score to Settle: Part 2 (1969) - Dotty Kardar
- Score to Settle: Part 1 (1969) - Dotty Kardar
- Don't Wrap It Up, I'll Take It with Me: Part 1 (1967) - Jackie
- A Question of Storage (1964) - Doris Harvey
- Found Abandoned (1962) - Fran Edgar
1978
Send in the Girls (TV Series) as
Rosemary
- A Hardy Breed of Girl (1978) - Rosemary
1977
For the Love of Albert (TV Mini Series) as
Cast Member
- Rainbow's End (1977) - Cast Member
- A Spot of Homely Fun (1977) - Cast Member
- Jerusalem (1977) - Cast Member
- The Bike (1977) - Cast Member
1972
Softly Softly: Task Force (TV Series) as
Jean Marshall / Mrs. Taylor
- A Shot in the Dark (1976) - Jean Marshall
- Killer (1972) - Mrs. Taylor
1976
BBC Play of the Month (TV Series)
- Chester Mystery Cycle (1976)
1976
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet as
Mrs. Butterworth
1975
The Venturers (TV Series) as
Jane Carter
- Sentimental Journey (1975) - Jane Carter
1973
Love Story (TV Series) as
Beryl
- The String-Tying Machine (1973) - Beryl
1973
Shabby Tiger (TV Mini Series) as
Olga Kepple
- The Final Gamble (1973) - Olga Kepple
- The Mirror of Reason (1973) - Olga Kepple
- Strawberries and Champagne (1973) - Olga Kepple
- Beggars at a Banquet (1973) - Olga Kepple
1973
The Hireling as
Doreen
1973
Putting on the Agony (TV Movie) as
Phyllis
1973
And All Who Sail in Her (TV Movie) as
Gloria
1969
Dear Mother... ...Love Albert (TV Series) as
Gillian Jones / Moira
- Trouble at t'Mill (1972) - Moira
- The Verge of Stardom (1969) - Gillian Jones
- The Good Samaritan (1969) - Gillian Jones
- In the Field (1969) - Gillian Jones
- Merely a Formality (1969) - Gillian Jones
- The Interview (1969) - Gillian Jones
1972
Horace (TV Movie) as
Ivy Blackett
1970
The Doctors (TV Series) as
Mrs. Pike
- Episode #1.67 (1970) - Mrs. Pike
- Episode #1.66 (1970) - Mrs. Pike
- Episode #1.65 (1970) - Mrs. Pike
1970
The Reckoning as
Kath
1967
The Wednesday Play (TV Series) as
Jenny Bates / Jane Evans / Doreen / ...
- Season of the Witch (1970) - Jenny Bates
- Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It (1968) - Jane Evans
- Fall of the Goat (1967) - Doreen
- In Two Minds (1967) - Mary Winter
1969
Omnibus (TV Series documentary) as
Chrissey Evans
- The Confessions of Marian Evans/George Eliot (1969) - Chrissey Evans
1969
The First Lady (TV Series) as
Sylvia
- Blow Hot, Blow Cold (1969) - Sylvia
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) as
Sheila
- Bangelstein's Boys (1969) - Sheila
1968
The War of Darkie Pilbeam (TV Series) as
Marie Pilbeam
- Phase III: August 1945 (1968) - Marie Pilbeam
- Phase II: June 1942 (1968) - Marie Pilbeam
- Phase I: September 1939 (1968) - Marie Pilbeam
1967
Inheritance (TV Series) as
Winnie Morcar / Winnie Shaw
- Of Eros and of Dust (1967) - Winnie Morcar
- The Men Who Marched Away (1967) - Winnie Shaw
1967
Send Foster (TV Series) as
Mrs. Simpson
- The Peg (1967) - Mrs. Simpson
1967
The Fellows (TV Series) as
Jean
- No Cage for This Bird (1967) - Jean
1967
Softly Softly (TV Series) as
Terry
- The Investors (1967) - Terry
1966
Pardon the Expression (TV Series) as
Dawn
- Big Hotel (1966) - Dawn
1965
Out of the Unknown (TV Series) as
Monica Wilkes
- Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come--? (1965) - Monica Wilkes
1965
The Villains (TV Series) as
Delia Graham
- Sonny (1965) - Delia Graham
1964
Drama 61-67 (TV Series) as
Anita
- Drama '64: The Big Toe (1964) - Anita
1964
Story Parade (TV Series) as
Marigold
- Brake Pedal Down (1964) - Marigold
1962
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Barmaid / Alice Hobson
- A Question of Happiness #2: Another Port, Another Storm (1964) - Barmaid
- Hobson's Choice (1962) - Alice Hobson
1964
Strictly for the Birds as
Linda Rich
1963
Friday Night (TV Series) as
Jo Page / Barbara
- The Stop-Out (1963) - Jo Page
- Green Rub (1963) - Barbara
1963
Suspense (TV Series) as
Rita
- Two Bits of Iron (1963) - Rita
1960
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Christine Hardman / Christine Appleby
1960
Coronation Street: First Dry Run (TV Movie) as
Christine Hardman
Self
1978
Arena (TV Series documentary)
- Television: When Is A Play Not A Play? (1978)
Archive Footage
2020
Victoria Wood: The Secret List (TV Series) as
Pat's Mother
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Pat's Mother (uncredited)
1995
The Coronation Street Character Collection (TV Series) as
Christine Hardman
- Ena & Elsie (1995) - Christine Hardman
1982
The Other Side of the Wall (TV Movie documentary) as
Pink's Mother
References
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