Charlie Braddock was the boyfriend of Gina Fletcher, who had a short (and disastrous) spell as housekeeper for Len Fairclough and Ray Langton at 9 Coronation Street in January 1971. Charlie nearly lost Gina her job by turning up at the house to be fed and then being caught by Len and Ray eating at their table, but fortunately Gina had the men falling over themselves to please her and they let it slide. According to Charlie, Gina's parents didn't like him and this was their only chance to see each other, especially as Charlie worked nights in the taxi.