From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Coronation Street character |
| Ida Clough |
| Portrayed by |
Helene Palmer |
| Duration |
1978-1988, 1995-1998 |
| Profile |
|
| Occupation |
Machinist at Baldwins Casuals |
| Family |
|
| Children |
Muriel & Bernard |
|
Ida Clough was a fictional character in the British Soap Opera Coronation Street. Played by Helene Palmer. Ida first appeared in 1978 she was a machinist at Baldwin's casuals and was always militant and behind anyone who wanted to strike. Over the years she worked alongside Ivy Tilsley, Vera Duckworth, Elsie Tanner and Shirley Armitage. In 1980 Ida went head to head with Ivy Tilsley to become factory Supervisor,but she lost out to Ivy. When Mike Baldwin was charged with drink driving in 1988 it was Ida who reported him and Mike sacked her. Ida returned to the street for Ivy's funeral in 1995 and Mike Baldwin agreed to take her back at the factory. This time she was working alongside Janice Battersby & Sally Webster. In 1997 when the Duckworths decided to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas, Vera suggested they fly Ida out as a witness, Ida Clough made her last appearance in Coronation Street in 1998. But what happened to Ida next? where did she go?
[edit] Friends
