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Posted by: Andrew. 26th March 2017, 06:15 PM

Old thread has hit 50 pages!

Not really enjoying this at the moment tbh sad.gif I must be one of the few who liked Stuart Blackburn's time lmao. It's the same as with Emmerdale, Kate Oakes seems to rely on endless affair plots and pregnancies to keep the show going laugh.gif

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th March 2017, 06:18 PM

I'm the opposite, Stuart Blackburn's tenure was a chore to watch, very little of interest happened, while now it's picked up considerably! Sinead used to be my least favourite character for instance but I really like the pairing of her and Daniel.

Posted by: Liаm 26th March 2017, 07:34 PM

I didn't like Stuart's time btu Kate Oates is just as bad drama.gif It's still a chore to watch for me, I wouldn't say it's worse because that would be very hard to do but it's certainly not much better. It's all so Kate Oates and given what she did to some of the characters at Emmerdale that isn't a good thing.

As for the Ken rumours last thread, I really don't think they'll kill him off. Bill Roache won't leave until he's dead or dying laugh.gif I think maybe he'll just be attacked by one of them.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 26th March 2017, 07:40 PM

Sinead is the worst character on TV rn

Posted by: common sense 27th March 2017, 08:58 AM

I think it's really picked up since Kate took over.

Posted by: liamk97 28th March 2017, 03:39 PM

People keep saying the quality has improved a lot but I don't find myself drawn to return to the show. I keep dipping in and out, but everything feels so incredibly plot-driven - most recently this Ken whodunnit. Watching the trailer, it just feels like a compilation of every cliche going and I don't find myself caring because you just know it's not going to be Tracy or Peter and the others haven't been in the show a substantial amount for you to particularly care about their motives or the prospect of them leaving the show or whatever.

Posted by: Ryan. 28th March 2017, 04:08 PM

At the moment I'd easily bet it was either Amy putting the money behind the clock or Adam collecting that money that made Ken hear something, he came back down the stairs and innocently tripped over.

Therefore the only blame that can be placed is if Amy/Adam heard a crash down the stairs and failed to go and check what it was.

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th March 2017, 04:11 PM

Amy was acting very suspiciously after the fall so I definitely think she at least heard him fall or saw what happened!

Just when I'd said Sinead was growing on me, she uses "wasn't thinking straight" as an excuse for aborting her and Daniel's baby mellow.gif drama.gif

Posted by: common sense 28th March 2017, 06:26 PM

Sounds as if he was pushed as cops start questioning all his family and Phelan and Sinead next week.

Posted by: liamk97 28th March 2017, 06:29 PM

What does it sound like?

Posted by: jase. 28th March 2017, 08:57 PM

Sinead's accent tho.....

Posted by: common sense 29th March 2017, 07:34 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Mar 28 2017, 05:08 PM) *
At the moment I'd easily bet it was either Amy putting the money behind the clock or Adam collecting that money that made Ken hear something, he came back down the stairs and innocently tripped over.


No, there's a bump on the back of his head so they know he was struck from behind. It's attempted murder.

Posted by: Mack 3rd April 2017, 12:11 PM

Denise Osbourne could be set to make a comeback:

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/news/a825074/coronation-street-bringing-back-denise-osbourne-denise-black-spotted-back-filming/

Posted by: liamk97 3rd April 2017, 12:19 PM

It's been all but confirmed since her Emmerdale character was killed off.

Posted by: common sense 3rd April 2017, 03:11 PM

Some of Phelan's extended family are to come in to it including his daughter. Seb is his grandson! Some people on DS guessed that they were related but neither know yet.

Posted by: Lieowstic 3rd April 2017, 06:54 PM

Yeah it was always obvious she'd come back, I never believed the rabid theories that Daniel killed her laugh.gif It was clear the whole reason she left Emmerdale was for this.

Posted by: jase. 4th April 2017, 10:01 PM

Daniel's acting the most innocent which kinda makes me believe it was him who pushed Ken laugh.gif

But yeah, it's either him or Denise.

Posted by: Mack 4th April 2017, 10:13 PM

Could be Eccles the dog.

Posted by: Ryan. 12th April 2017, 06:59 PM

Ken really is the worst actor I've ever seen but he's becoming great for unintentional comedy value.

Posted by: pippa 13th April 2017, 03:40 PM

Ken is a bad actor, always was, but his saving grace is Dev makes him look like an Oscar winning performer.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 13th April 2017, 05:33 PM

I adore her but Sally Dynevor can't cry for shit.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 17th April 2017, 07:34 PM

did she have him when she was 10?

Posted by: Mack 17th April 2017, 07:40 PM

Shona is Clayton's mum. Ew.

Posted by: liamk97 17th April 2017, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(RosaParksMyCar @ Apr 17 2017, 08:34 PM) *
did she have him when she was 10?

I thought the same! The actress who plays Shona posted on Twitter that she gave birth to him at 13 and that he's 18 in real life and she's 32. I'd have said he looked early 20s at the youngest.

Posted by: Lieowstic🐱 17th April 2017, 07:45 PM

They legit look about the same age, she could've just been his sister surely? laugh.gif The teen mum thing is a norm in soaps but they could've cast someone who looks old enough to be his mother, or someone who looks young enough to actually be 16 and be her son. You can tell they just added this in later as an afterthought.

Posted by: Mack 18th April 2017, 10:01 PM

Reading about Bethany's storyline for next week makes me feel physically sick. Very hard hitting storyline.


Posted by: jase. 18th April 2017, 10:06 PM

I can't deal with how beautiful Adam Barlow is.


Posted by: jase. 19th April 2017, 07:55 PM

This whole "who pushed Ken" crap needs to stop when we all know it's more than likely Denise who did it laugh.gif

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 21st April 2017, 07:41 PM

christ some of the acting tonight....

Posted by: Liаm 21st April 2017, 07:43 PM

Rob is daddy tbh but why bring him back laugh.gif He's jailed for 25 years, he has to hide or someone will see him and call the police so is it just gonna be him and Tracey all the time and her keeping the secret until he gets chucked back inside? laugh.gif

Posted by: Andrew♀ 22nd April 2017, 04:02 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Apr 21 2017, 08:43 PM) *
Rob is daddy tbh but why bring him back laugh.gif He's jailed for 25 years, he has to hide or someone will see him and call the police so is it just gonna be him and Tracey all the time and her keeping the secret until he gets chucked back inside? laugh.gif

Reason enough for me smoke.gif

All the stuff about Amy (the guilty looks, her reporting Adam) will end up being a Red Herring I think, I actually think Rob or Daniel's mum will have done it.

Posted by: jase. 22nd April 2017, 09:28 PM

Another reason this who pushed Ken storyline needs to end - that annoying as f*** copper who looks like Mary manson.gif

Posted by: common sense 27th April 2017, 10:35 PM

Think the who killed Ken reveal will be during the BGT semis week. Won't be Amy. Either Rob or Denise for me now.

Posted by: Liаm 27th April 2017, 10:40 PM

It will be Denise I imagine, BGT week seems right for a big reveal and a big return.

Posted by: common sense 28th April 2017, 08:18 AM

Here's a DS post from a guy who claims he works on Corrie. We on there believe he does as he's been spot on with some info before.

I'm having to be careful with what I share at the moment because this is one of the most important times of the year for the show but thought I'd pop in and wet some appetites.

I've seen most of the BGT week episodes in portions and they're looking great. It is my job to think that but regardless I think you'll all be pretty excited. There's a deliberate strategy to avoid leaking most of the big plot points at the moment, some of the recent insider leaks have been deliberate misinformation being shared. I've seen various predictions shared and I think speculation is heading in the right direction in some cases but wildly off for at least one storyline. Don't rule out anyone just yet in the Ken storyline, even if they have been on screen. Also don't expect to see the responsible party leaving just yet, if at all. The decision on who would be the culprit was made a long while ago and ignore the media reports, the whole cast has known throughout filming. Billy and Todd will be getting a kid soon(ish), expect to see their living situation change. Phelan has his commupance coming, but not until the Autum. Nick will be filming for a few months yet, I don't think I've seen anyone correctly guess his exit storyline. Denise won't be around for long, at the moment. The Bethany storyline will be wrapping up relatively soon and will be getting a lot darker before you see the payoff you probably want, but I think the payoff will be worth it. This is Kate's first big storylines coming full circle and I think it's going to go down very well.

Posted by: common sense 28th April 2017, 08:20 AM

Sounds good to me. Corrie's back on top form and unmissable imo again now.

Posted by: Mack 28th April 2017, 07:59 PM

That was dark and disturbing to watch that scene with Bethany just.

Posted by: common sense 28th April 2017, 10:38 PM

Well apparently it gets a lot darker still before Nathan's exposed.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 3rd May 2017, 09:37 PM

leanne's new hair......

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 4th May 2017, 01:55 PM

I saw this for the first time in ages the other day, the actress who plays Bethany is one of the worst actresses I've ever seen.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 4th May 2017, 05:00 PM

i think she's brilliant

Posted by: Yeasty Clutch 8th May 2017, 06:41 PM

Ao did Tracy actually do Ken?

Posted by: Yeasty Clutch 8th May 2017, 06:42 PM

No, the worst actress is that one in the fish shop who screams every line.

Posted by: jase. 9th May 2017, 08:44 PM

Tracy obviously didn't push Ken laugh.gif

Denise did it, and I'd imagine Daniel's involved because we've barely see him recently..

The Maria/Shayne Ward/Eva crap needs to die.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 15th May 2017, 06:51 PM

WHO THE f*** WOULD WANT FIZZ TO BE THEIR MASSEUR.

Posted by: Mack 16th May 2017, 07:50 PM

Tyrone that's who.


Posted by: jase. 17th May 2017, 07:54 PM

"When have you seen The Birds?!"
"Nana Blanche used to put it on for me when I had trouble sleeping"

laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Mack 20th May 2017, 11:47 PM

According to The Sun, a 'favourite' female character is returning to the soap.

Posted by: cqmerqn 20th May 2017, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Mack @ May 21 2017, 12:47 AM) *
According to The Sun, a 'favourite' female character is returning to the soap.

👀

Posted by: cqmerqn 20th May 2017, 11:49 PM

ITS CARLA

Posted by: Mack 20th May 2017, 11:51 PM

Oh.
Thinking it could be Karen or even Raquel at an long shot, Shelley even.

Posted by: Liаm 20th May 2017, 11:56 PM

Elated ofc as she's possibly my fave Corrie character ever but they ruined her and I can't see what there is for her to come back for. Knowing Kate Oates it'll be her and Peter have an affair again, but Peter ends up back with Toyah again afer leaving her for Carla rolleyes.gif

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 20th May 2017, 11:59 PM

Carla's exit was awful but the show's in a MUUUUCH better state now so I'm really quite excited about her return!

Posted by: Liаm 21st May 2017, 12:05 AM

Actually I forgot about Johnny ending up as her real father, so at least she has a loose sort of family to slot into, it's not like a really random character coming back for no reason and having nowhere to fit.

Posted by: liamk97 21st May 2017, 09:04 PM

I don't feel like the character has been rested long enough. I had always hoped she'd return and I kinda guessed it would be inevitable, but the amount of crap she had to endure in her last couple of years really drained the life out the character, so I'd have preferred it to be another year or two before she came back.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 21st May 2017, 09:33 PM

Knew she would be back. I always found her completly over rated by Corrie fans, i always found her style of acting as whiney.

Posted by: jase. 21st May 2017, 10:56 PM

I want bitchy Carla back. I remember she gave Trace a run for her money back in her early days.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 22nd May 2017, 11:54 AM

way too soon

Posted by: Mack 23rd May 2017, 07:10 PM

Feel physically sick over the Bethany storyline taking another vile twist next week.

Posted by: jase. 27th May 2017, 08:54 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a829361/coronation-street-producer-kate-oates-fuels-kevin-erica-affair-rumours/

rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Liаm 30th May 2017, 08:10 PM

Why do I only realise I fancy Daniel when he's sweaty, angry and threatening?!

QUOTE(jase. @ May 27 2017, 09:54 PM) *
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a829361/coronation-street-producer-kate-oates-fuels-kevin-erica-affair-rumours/

rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif

Typical Kate Oates rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Liаm 30th May 2017, 08:17 PM

DENISE YAAAAAAAAAASSS

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 30th May 2017, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ May 30 2017, 09:10 PM) *
Why do I only realise I fancy Daniel when he's sweaty, angry and threatening?!

Join the queue teresa.gif

Is it bad that despite his obvious wrong-doings, I actually feel really sorry for Daniel? He must've had an incredibly tragic childhood to be acting like this at 21/22.

Posted by: jase. 30th May 2017, 09:32 PM

Am I missing something - why is Daniel acting SO OTT? I can't decide whether he's overacting or it simply hasn't been mentioned why his childhood was so shitty yet. I don't have the best of memories laugh.gif

Posted by: liamk97 30th May 2017, 09:33 PM

I thought I'd tune in for this week but I've found it just as dull as last year's so far.

QUOTE(jase. @ May 30 2017, 10:32 PM) *
Am I missing something - why is Daniel acting SO OTT? I can't decide whether he's overacting or it simply hasn't been mentioned why his childhood was so shitty yet. I don't have the best of memories laugh.gif

I've had the same problem. It's very stage-like/theatrical acting and I'm not sure it's working within the context of the show.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 30th May 2017, 10:05 PM

why is daniel being so extra over nothing

Posted by: jase. 31st May 2017, 11:32 PM

And I thought Tuesdays episode with Daniel was a bit too over the top.. laugh.gif

Lara, the girl who had obviously just slept with one of Nathan's mates, looked around 14. Grim. manson.gif

Posted by: jase. 31st May 2017, 11:36 PM

Oh and I was GUTTED Nick didn't die. A truly vile character who has NEVER been interesting to watch.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 1st June 2017, 12:48 AM

holy f*** some of the acting tonight..........

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 1st June 2017, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(jase. @ Jun 1 2017, 12:36 AM) *
Oh and I was GUTTED Nick didn't die. A truly vile character who has NEVER been interesting to watch.

Yeah I really can't stand Nick, never liked him but I especially dislike him at the moment drama.gif

This week is incredibly gripping so far, Corrie has been on form pretty much since Peter came back (although there's still a chunk of deadwood that we could do without - Sinead, Cathy, Johnny, his daughter w/e her name is).

Posted by: Mack 1st June 2017, 10:17 PM

I preferred Nick when he was played by Adam Rickett.

Posted by: mdh (ft. Quavo) 4th June 2017, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(JosephStyles🐶 @ May 30 2017, 09:18 PM) *
Join the queue teresa.gif

Is it bad that despite his obvious wrong-doings, I actually feel really sorry for Daniel? He must've had an incredibly tragic childhood to be acting like this at 21/22.

This. It's obvious he's got some serious mental problems so it's quite saddening to see it all play out. And I also fancy him a bit.

Posted by: mdh 17th June 2017, 07:20 AM

The transition from that really emotional adoption scene to Daniel furiously taking drugs last night tho !!! Omg laugh.gif

Posted by: jase. 17th June 2017, 04:01 PM

The Maria/Shayne Ward affair makes me want to kill myself.

Posted by: ♀Lee_J11♀ 17th June 2017, 04:27 PM

Daniel off his face on coke was actual LIFE

Posted by: THE LOUVRE 17th June 2017, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(mdh @ Jun 17 2017, 08:20 AM) *
The transition from that really emotional adoption scene to Daniel furiously taking drugs last night tho !!! Omg laugh.gif

I DIDNT SEE THAT

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 19th June 2017, 06:54 PM

i adored those Bethany/Mary scenes.

Posted by: jase. 21st June 2017, 08:29 PM

^ Same. I love serious Mary, rather than the usual comedy Mary we constantly get.

Posted by: liamk97 3rd July 2017, 09:30 PM

Some will be happy to hear that Debbie Rush has quit her role as Anna Windass.

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a832313/debbie-rush-quits-coronation-street-anna-windass/

Posted by: jase. 5th July 2017, 12:22 AM

I liked her back in the day but she's so insufferable now sad.gif

And just rotf.gif @ Chesney's reaction to being stabbed

Posted by: jase. 17th July 2017, 06:59 PM

What is the point in Brian Packham? manson.gif

Posted by: jase. 17th July 2017, 07:56 PM

My weekly Adam Barlow is extremely beautiful post. GOOD GOD.

Posted by: jase. 11th August 2017, 07:58 PM

"what about these homemade chicken kievs?!"
"a hope thur nyceeee!"
"they'll be mint!!!"

KILL ME.

Posted by: Liаm 11th August 2017, 08:03 PM

It's not fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrr how they keep subjecting us to Sinead...

Posted by: jase. 11th August 2017, 08:15 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 11 2017, 09:03 PM) *
It's not fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrr how they keep subjecting us to Sinead...


I want to gouge my eyes out when she refers to work as WURK cry.gif

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 11th August 2017, 11:52 PM

More Mary and less Chesney trying to act pls

Posted by: Liаm 14th August 2017, 06:41 PM

Madeleine West back in Neighbours and now Adam Barlow serving bulge and ass, the soap gods love us today *.*

Posted by: liamk97 15th August 2017, 01:09 PM

Return for Carla Connor at Christmas.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 15th August 2017, 07:17 PM

keep it

Posted by: Liаm 15th August 2017, 07:38 PM

Arguably the best modern Corrie actress so yay for that fact alone.

Posted by: JosephStyles 15th August 2017, 07:43 PM

Kate Oates has promised a new direction for her, so that has me optimistic that her return will be better than her exit laugh.gif plus the show is far better now than it was then!

Posted by: jase. 16th August 2017, 11:57 AM

I LOVED nasty/bitchy Carla when she first started out. Then we had Victim Carla who was an insufferable MESS to watch.

Posted by: jase. 16th August 2017, 11:59 AM

We are getting waaaaaaaay too much Chesney. Jesus Christ drama.gif

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 14 2017, 07:41 PM) *
and now Adam Barlow serving bulge and ass


I'm gonna need a graphic, full frontal sex scene with him involved ASAP.

Posted by: lewistgreen 18th August 2017, 02:48 PM



QUOTE
Coronation Street is launching a brand-new promo today (August 18) that will take fans back through 57 years of the ITV soap.

The exciting Corrie campaign depicts iconic moments from each decade of the Weatherfield soap – and shows not only the scenes themselves, but also the craft involved in creating them.

Some of the scenes were recreated on the Coronation Street set, while others were recreated at Shepperton Studios by acclaimed art director Matt Gant.

The costumes were made by the award-winning Michelle Mays using archive photography, footage and references from the soap's archivist. Actors were also cast to match the original performances and emulate the moments featured.

Coronation Street's executive producer, Kieran Roberts said: "We're delighted to have such a brilliant marketing campaign celebrating Coronation Street's past, present and future.

"These promos are simply stunning and I'm sure viewers will love them as much as they love Corrie itself."

Posted by: Baytree 18th August 2017, 04:18 PM

Corrie is the one soap I record. I dip into others if there is a major cast change or storyline which grabs me.

I hate the media revealing twists long before they're broadcast.

Posted by: Liаm 18th August 2017, 07:59 PM

OMGGGGGG

Corrie pulling off a genuine surprise ohmy.gif

Posted by: jase. 22nd August 2017, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 18 2017, 08:59 PM) *
OMGGGGGG

Corrie pulling off a genuine surprise ohmy.gif


Kudos to them ohmy.gif f***ing DigitalSpy (SURPRISE) ruined/spoiled it for me tho so it lessened the impact sleep.gif

Andy's so hot tho. Even with all that facial hair wub.gif

Posted by: TheSarge2017 23rd August 2017, 04:15 PM

The timing of it was really good - I never thought that Phelan had killed Andy in the first place but I'd kind of forgotten all about him. Congratulations to Corrie for pulling off a genuine twist.

Posted by: Liаm 23rd August 2017, 04:19 PM

QUOTE(jase. @ Aug 22 2017, 08:51 PM) *
Andy's so hot tho. Even with all that facial hair wub.gif

omg ikr *.*

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 23rd August 2017, 04:22 PM

my shower is free whenever

Posted by: TheSarge2017 23rd August 2017, 04:46 PM

I think there's some cold water required right here on the board! lol biggrin.gif

Posted by: TheSarge2017 23rd August 2017, 06:48 PM

Vote for your favourite Corrie actress (including Kym Marsh, Catherine Tyldesley or suggest your own) in my fun picture survey covering soaps, music, TV and sport:

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Many thanks dance.gif

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 23rd August 2017, 07:04 PM

Marys son could also use my shower

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 25th August 2017, 06:34 PM

Mary is the best character in soap right now.

Posted by: Baytree 25th August 2017, 11:38 PM

Love Mary. Time to make Norris less moany.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 28th August 2017, 06:51 PM

i really liked those group scenes with Sarah.

Posted by: jase. 3rd September 2017, 02:50 PM

For anybody wondering what's happening to Friday's episodes, it's on tonight (Sunday 3rd) at 7pm for an hour.

Posted by: jase. 3rd September 2017, 07:17 PM

Tina brought back to life in the latest ep ohmy.gif

Posted by: Liаm 3rd September 2017, 07:38 PM

Rana has feelings for Kate doesn't she? laugh.gif I cba with Kate Oates making another affair storyline to split up a perfectly good couple.

Posted by: lewistgreen 6th September 2017, 02:31 PM

Confirmed that the 6th episode during the week will be on a Wednesday, meaning double episodes all week, starting from September 20th.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 6th September 2017, 06:31 PM

Mary is just brilliant, i know she is a love or hate character but im on the love side.

Posted by: jase. 6th September 2017, 06:45 PM

I used to hate her, now I think she's wonderful wub.gif

Posted by: Liаm 11th September 2017, 07:55 PM

This Phelan crap is really doing my head in now, how much longer are they gonna drag him out as some invincible villain laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 13th September 2017, 06:51 PM

Not Kate Oates setting up another cheating/affair thing lmao

Posted by: pippa 20th September 2017, 01:31 PM

Jenny is really becoming a great character, she has some excellent comedy lines. I really do enjoy her scenes with Gemma.

Posted by: jase. 20th September 2017, 08:43 PM

I love Eva and I've really enjoyed this revenge storyline...but then it comes to a climax with Eva confessing she still loves him/getting back with him? Okaaaay. How anticlimatic laugh.gif

QUOTE(Liаm @ Sep 13 2017, 07:51 PM) *
Not Kate Oates setting up another cheating/affair thing lmao


just rotf.gif

Posted by: jase. 20th September 2017, 08:47 PM

Rita and Gemma together are EVERYTHING. wub.gif

Posted by: pippa 20th September 2017, 09:34 PM

Maria needs putting in her box. She has an affair with her best friends fella, then does the baby reveal, i hope she gets her just deserts.

Gemma and Rita also have great scenes but i slightly prefer the Jenny and Gemma scenes. The show has an excellent balance of comedy at the moment. Jenny, Gemma, Mary are delivering some great moments. Sally and Gina also deliver some funny scenes too as does Norris.

Posted by: Rob Spears 20th September 2017, 09:38 PM

WTH at the roof disappearing?! confused.gif

Posted by: lewistgreen 20th September 2017, 10:26 PM

Starting from October 2nd, ITV3 are going to be airing double bills weekdays from 2:40pm of classic episodes from 1986 onwards.

Posted by: lewistgreen 21st September 2017, 01:16 PM

Autumn trailer is here. #spoilers


Posted by: Rob Spears 22nd September 2017, 08:25 PM

Seb has HIV

Posted by: troublepink 28th September 2017, 01:43 PM

Loving corrie atm and the Autumn trailer looks like we've a lot more to look forward too biggrin.gif

Anyone else think it will be Bethany who dies on the traintracks or could that be too obvious? I've also read spoilers that Craig identifies a body, surely if it was Mel then he wouldn't identify her?

Posted by: jase. 29th September 2017, 10:08 PM

Moira makes me HOWL rotf.gif

Posted by: mdh 30th September 2017, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(Rob Spears @ Sep 22 2017, 09:25 PM) *
Seb has HIV

I've given up on this show now lmao. Icing on the cake that I muttered HIV under my breath sarcastically - and it was correct rolleyes.gif

Posted by: HeadlessJockey 4th October 2017, 09:48 PM

Finally the bast*rds have been found guilty.

I think Lucy Fallon should surely be in line for Best Soap Performance or Actress in upcoming awards for her role in the controversial storyline.


Posted by: Liаm 13th October 2017, 01:35 AM

Katy is being killed off off-screen next week!

Posted by: liamk97 13th October 2017, 08:48 AM

When I first saw the headline that a major character was being killed off-screen, I assumed it might have been Alec Gilroy following Roy Barraclough's death back in June. This just seems like a pointless decision that does nothing other than put Joseph permanently back in Chesney's life, despite there being no problem with having him visit occasionally until the character is old enough to do something with.

Although, I suppose with it being revealed that Billy is somehow responsible for Susan Barlow's death in 2001, who also died in a car crash, perhaps this news is what spurs his guilt up again?

Posted by: troublepink 13th October 2017, 01:43 PM

Anyone been watching classic corrie on itv3 in the afternoons? I'm enjoying it more than current corrie atm laugh.gif

Posted by: liamk97 13th October 2017, 10:34 PM

I was wanting to watch them on iPlayer but apparently there's some fault and you can't watch them on there at the moment. sad.gif

Thankfully there's a couple of YouTube channels that have tonnes of full episodes.

Posted by: jase. 18th October 2017, 11:43 PM

Did Sinead really just f***ing propose to Chesney literally minutes after he'd been told that the mother of his child had been killed in a car crash? rotf.gif rotf.gif


Posted by: Liаm 27th October 2017, 08:07 PM

I'm so fed up of this Phelan shite drama.gif

Posted by: Sonia Fowler 27th October 2017, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Oct 27 2017, 09:07 PM) *
I'm so fed up of this Phelan shite drama.gif

Me too for multiple reasons 1. They portray him as untouchable and it really annoys me 2. He isn't scary at all laugh.gif 3. If they wanted to kill off Andy why not do it the first time around and I think it is very cliche to eventually kill him off like its been done before lmao I would have liked him to be a villain with a heart deep down.

Posted by: JosephStyles 27th October 2017, 08:34 PM

I find Phelan extremely watchable!! Conor McIntyre plays him to perfection, an excellent villain. The twist tonight was so cruel, I always thought Andy might not make it out alive but this was quite uncomfortable, yet amazing drama. I don't want it to drag on forever cause he needs his comeuppance before long really but I'm intrigued to see how far he'll go.

Posted by: Kath 27th October 2017, 09:17 PM

As far fetched as it is - I've really enjoyed the Phelan storyline - mainly because of the performance of Connor McIntyre. Tonight's episode (the scenes around this episode anyway) was great. Connor, Oliver and Ian all played the story out well.

Although Phelan's character has been largely unlikable to most - there has always been that little shred of decency or humanity (keeping this totally separate from his darker past deeds) just visible enough to make you at least want to understand him. Tonight though - he has crossed the line enough to make his comeuppance welcome.

Posted by: jase. 27th October 2017, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Oct 27 2017, 09:34 PM) *
I find Phelan extremely watchable!! Conor McIntyre plays him to perfection, an excellent villain. The twist tonight was so cruel, I always thought Andy might not make it out alive but this was quite uncomfortable, yet amazing drama. I don't want it to drag on forever cause he needs his comeuppance before long really but I'm intrigued to see how far he'll go.


Yup I totally agree! A lot of stuff with him is very over the top at times, but in general I find him so entertaining to watch.

Really looking forward to seeing what happens next. I'm intrigued to see how Debbie Rush is going to be wrote out - I assume it'll involve Pat but will he kill her too ohmy.gif

Posted by: Liаm 29th October 2017, 02:13 PM

Big news today is tht Bruno Langley (Todd) has been dropped due to a sexual assault allegation from a woman in a nighclub. He's gotten so much better as a character with Billy and Summer. And it's gonna be one of those rushed leave a note "soz I've randomly upped and left to go to Kuwait" things as he was immediately dropped and his last appearance is apparently Christmas Eve. But if he did do it then they obv have to fire him really :/

Posted by: commonsense 29th October 2017, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Oct 29 2017, 02:13 PM) *
Big news today is tht Bruno Langley (Todd) has been dropped due to a sexual assault allegation from a woman in a nighclub. He's gotten so much better as a character with Billy and Summer. And it's gonna be one of those rushed leave a note "soz I've randomly upped and left to go to Kuwait" things as he was immediately dropped and his last appearance is apparently Christmas Eve. But if he did do it then they obv have to fire him really :/



Reports say that it's something else that ITV have found out and not connected to the woman in the nightclub. Rumours are that it involves another cast member. When he leaves he apparently takes Summer with him although the vicar is her legal guardian now.

Posted by: pippa 30th October 2017, 04:04 PM

There has to be more behind the Bruno story that has been kept from the public. Without doubt, it will all come eventually.

Posted by: JosephStyles 30th October 2017, 05:13 PM

Confirmed to have been charged with 2 counts of sexual assault, eeeeek.

Posted by: pippa 30th October 2017, 06:05 PM

With the charge been made, it looks like he is guilty.

Posted by: HeadlessJockey 30th October 2017, 08:01 PM

Quite a lot of complaints in regards to last Fridays episode with Andy and Vinny being killed off.

Posted by: commonsense 2nd November 2017, 03:49 PM

QUOTE(troublepink @ Oct 13 2017, 01:43 PM) *
Anyone been watching classic corrie on itv3 in the afternoons? I'm enjoying it more than current corrie atm laugh.gif




Just started today and will stick with it.

Posted by: liamk97 7th November 2017, 10:09 PM

A reunion for Steve and Tracey this Christmas: http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a842522/coronation-street-tracy-barlow-steve-mcdonald-reunite-christmas/

Don't really see the point of this or why Steve would even be up for this, plus it kind of spoils Becky's fantastic exit storyline.

Posted by: jase. 7th November 2017, 11:41 PM

They really are struggling for things to do with Tracey aren't they? laugh.gif

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 8th November 2017, 08:08 PM

I'm out. Call me when they've finished doing a hatchet job on Mary's character

Posted by: commonsense 8th November 2017, 10:09 PM

No Corrie now until Monday due to football on Friday.

Posted by: RosaParksMyCar 9th November 2017, 07:42 PM

Good

Posted by: commonsense 10th November 2017, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(RosaParksMyCar @ Nov 8 2017, 08:08 PM) *
I'm out. Call me when they've finished doing a hatchet job on Mary's character



I don't agree with Mary phoning the cops but she was only thinking of her grandson. It's good that they're showing different sides to her.

Posted by: jase. 13th November 2017, 07:50 PM

Watching scenes which involve Sinead trying to bond with Joseph make me want to stab myself.

Posted by: jase. 29th November 2017, 11:35 PM

Faye is f***ing rancid.

My heart broke for Mary cry.gif

Shayne Ward is leaving Corrie for good next spring!

Posted by: Liаm 29th November 2017, 11:58 PM

Hopefully Faye will be gone when Anna goes, but I feel like she'll die or sth and Faye will just stay with Tim drama.gif

Posted by: jase. 2nd December 2017, 11:14 PM

Confirmed today that they'll be tackling male rape with David being assaulted.

Jack's a brilliant actor so I'm sure he'll do it justice.

Posted by: Santa's Coming 3rd December 2017, 04:06 PM

It shouldn't have gone to him I think.

Posted by: Crazy Christmas 3rd December 2017, 04:51 PM

So apparently Bethany takes the baby out and he gets ill again and Mary's nowhere near. So what can it be? I thought, along with others on DS that it was something to do with her working with flowers, pollen allergy maybe.

Posted by: liamk97 3rd December 2017, 11:33 PM

It's becoming very misery porn for the Platts isn't it? Bold move for Corrie to tackle male rape and I'm sure Jack P Shepard will do it justice, but it seems a bit too much for one family after all they've been through recently. The show as a whole has a very bleak atmosphere about it and I don't know how much longer it can take it.

Posted by: Liаm 3rd December 2017, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Christmas @ Dec 3 2017, 04:51 PM) *
So apparently Bethany takes the baby out and he gets ill again and Mary's nowhere near. So what can it be? I thought, along with others on DS that it was something to do with her working with flowers, pollen allergy maybe.

Yeah I definitely think it's that, he was crying in the shop with the flower crown thing on and I thought he was probably feeling ill from it.

QUOTE(liamk97 @ Dec 3 2017, 11:33 PM) *
It's becoming very misery porn for the Platts isn't it? Bold move for Corrie to tackle male rape and I'm sure Jack P Shepard will do it justice, but it seems a bit too much for one family after all they've been through recently. The show as a whole has a very bleak atmosphere about it and I don't know how much longer it can take it.

Yeah I thought that too, I never like when they heap stuff all on one character or family (see Ronnie in Easenders, most of the McQueen children being dead or on the run or whatever in Holloaks), when the actors are good it lends itself well to good storylines, but sometimes you just want a family to have a break and be happy for a bit.

Posted by: Liаm 4th December 2017, 01:31 AM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a844545/coronation-street-spoilers-fiz-stape-tyrone-dobbs-hit-the-rocks/

Absolutely THRILLING

Posted by: Crazy Christmas 4th December 2017, 09:50 AM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Dec 3 2017, 11:45 PM) *
Yeah I definitely think it's that, he was crying in the shop with the flower crown thing on and I thought he was probably feeling ill from it.



Yeah and bet Bethany takes him to the park and we see him close to some flowers!

Posted by: Santa's Coming 6th December 2017, 07:52 PM

TRACY

Posted by: jase. 11th December 2017, 08:37 PM

jesus CHRIST this double bill has been awful :/

Posted by: Simon. 11th December 2017, 08:47 PM

Daniel is absolutely vile, how anyone thought he could portray a straight man I don’t know.

Posted by: Liаm 11th December 2017, 09:01 PM

The extended Fiz scenes made me die

Posted by: jase. 11th December 2017, 09:07 PM

Beth is one of the most repugnant soap characters ever surely?

Posted by: Liаm 11th December 2017, 11:13 PM

I bet it was one of the kids who set it on fire even though that would be a bit Hollyoaks laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 13th December 2017, 07:57 PM

If only Sinead had choked on that wedding ring lmao

Posted by: jase. 14th December 2017, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Dec 13 2017, 07:57 PM) *
If only Sinead had choked on that wedding ring lmao


rotf.gif

Posted by: Liаm 15th December 2017, 07:59 PM

Imagine threatening to bash someone's head in with a brick over Sinead bloody Tinker laugh.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 15th December 2017, 08:55 PM

Chesney has turned into a f***ing psychopath lmao

Posted by: Liаm 17th December 2017, 07:24 PM

Michelle's actual biologocial son Alex is returning ohmy.gif Random af, but the storyline where him and Ryan were stopped was so pointless and quickly forgotten, I suppose at least they are doing something else with it. Apparently he gets a job in the medical center and settles in but doesn't want to make amends with Michelle.

Posted by: JosephCarey 17th December 2017, 07:28 PM

Ooh now that's interesting!! They really did seem to forget about it quickly after it happened, I hope it's actually worthwhile.

Posted by: Santa's Coming 18th December 2017, 04:28 PM

Yas more Michelle

Posted by: Liаm 1st January 2018, 07:56 PM

Sinead has to be one of the absolute worst characters in all of soap rn, they're trying so hard to give her something to do and she is such a bloody wet drip :/ There's more life in those racist businessmen's punctured tire than episodes centering around her and Chesneh.

Posted by: Andrew. 5th January 2018, 07:42 PM

Apparently Luke will die, this is a random source from DS Forum though laugh.gif

Posted by: Kath 5th January 2018, 08:00 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Jan 5 2018, 07:42 PM) *
Apparently Luke will die, this is a random source from DS Forum though laugh.gif


I read the speculation ... they wonder if he'll end up in the lake too!

Posted by: pippa 5th January 2018, 08:40 PM

Sinead is awful i can only agree. She most certainly is someone who needs to leave.

Posted by: Andrew. 5th January 2018, 08:50 PM

Ffs

Posted by: Kath 5th January 2018, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Jan 5 2018, 08:50 PM) *
Ffs


I know it sounds cruel - but I'm glad Luke is dead. I really can't stand stupidity in characters and he was just asking for trouble going after someone (who he suspected of murder) alone. He was good looking though!

Posted by: jase. 8th January 2018, 09:38 PM

Why in the actual hell were the press there taking pictures of f***ing Sinead and Chesney?!? rotf.gif rotf.gif I cringed SO hard.

Posted by: Liаm 13th January 2018, 04:20 AM

f*** me Sinead and Chesneh's wedding was painful :/ Do they think anyone actually cares about whether they lead their boring life of marriage mollycoddling Joseph in unity? laugh.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 18th January 2018, 11:09 AM

According to The Sun, Mirror and Metro today, Martin Platt is to return soon.

Posted by: troublepink 19th January 2018, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Jan 18 2018, 11:09 AM) *
According to The Sun, Mirror and Metro today, Martin Platt is to return soon.



This was on Granada Reports yesterday, he's only going to be in it for a few episodes though.

Posted by: MvG501 19th January 2018, 11:09 PM

Will this Pat Phelan stuff ever end??


Posted by: Nick Jonas 22nd January 2018, 08:50 PM

FFS 🤬

Posted by: Andrew. 23rd January 2018, 01:24 AM

And this is her last appearance drama.gif Say what you like about Anna but surely you can’t deny that after giving a decade of her life to the show the actress deserved better than that diabolical exit laugh.gif I just hope she’ll at least make one appearance when Phelan gets his comeuppance in like 2032 although I’m not sure how they’ll be able to explain her leaving her children on the street when she gets released from prison, or don’t tell she’ll never get justice mellow.gif

I hated what they did with Bethany tonight, her new job aside the way she just watched Gary get beaten without a blink and then was completely unsympathetic as he missed his own mum’s trial reminded me of the Bethany when she first returned to the Street. Obviously what Gary did was awful but I don’t think that’s worth forgetting everything he did with Nathan, the diet pills etc.

I’ve tried but Kate Oates is completely ruining this show, even under Blackburn it wasn’t half as bad as it is now :’)

Posted by: Liаm 23rd January 2018, 02:07 AM

Phelan needs to get caught out ASAP, it is ridiculous now drama.gif Half the street knows or suspects it seems yet he just gts off EVERY bloody time. I'm not finding it remotely entertaining at this point, I know villains aren't meant to be likeable but for me any plot like this loses it when the villlain is stupidly treated as some invincible god just for the sake of a storyline. He'll probably get his comeuppance in the BGT live week, but good lord imagine another FOUR months of this :/ Perhaps now ANna is sent down he'll lay low for a bit and then maybe someone will find something to catch him out, but I doubt it given Kate Oates' fetish for him...

Posted by: jase. 23rd January 2018, 03:04 AM

Yeah I'm done with the Phelan stuff. I've been enjoying it up until now, but I gave the biggest eyeroll when Anna was found guilty and Pat was sat smirking at the end. How f***ing DUMB does Eileen have to be? laugh.gif And wtf was with the random playing of Human at the end of the episode? I found it so awkward.

Posted by: jase. 23rd January 2018, 03:19 AM

And yeah, I've no idea why they've turned Bethany into a raging c**t mellow.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 24th January 2018, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(MvG501 @ Jan 19 2018, 11:09 PM) *
Will this Pat Phelan stuff ever end??



Britain's Got Talent semi-final week, when Corrie's at 9pm. Seems it'll be dragged out until late May.

Posted by: Liаm 24th January 2018, 09:28 PM

Whatever the state of Bethany, Lucy Fallon is probably the best actress in the show at the moment alongside Alison King - thrilled she got the NTA!

Posted by: pippa 25th January 2018, 08:48 PM

The Phelan storyline has gone on far to long and at the point of i dont even care anymore.

Anna's outcome made a mockery of the whole storyline and it was the final straw for me.

Lucy Fallon was certainly worthy of her NTA's as she delivered some striking and emotional scenes in her grooming storyline. Alison King is an actress however i feel is totally overrated. I was so disappointed when i heard she was returning to the show.

Posted by: Liаm 30th January 2018, 10:50 AM

What on earth is this baby swap surrogate nonsense? laugh.gif How far fetched and it's clearly going to go wrong when Eva and Aiden inevitably get back together and want the baby after all.

Posted by: jase. 30th January 2018, 12:49 PM

It's awful laugh.gif Am I missing something - why is Toyah not telling Peter about the surrogates miscarriage? unsure.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 31st January 2018, 08:15 AM

QUOTE(jase. @ Jan 30 2018, 12:49 PM) *
It's awful laugh.gif Am I missing something - why is Toyah not telling Peter about the surrogates miscarriage? unsure.gif



Yes the story would be better if she'd told Peter and involved him in this scheme too. You can bet Eva will want to keep the baby.

Posted by: Liаm 31st January 2018, 10:21 AM

QUOTE(jase. @ Jan 30 2018, 12:49 PM) *
It's awful laugh.gif Am I missing something - why is Toyah not telling Peter about the surrogates miscarriage? unsure.gif

I guess it's so it doesn't push him to drinking like she fears it might but surely that risk is just as great when this secret inevitably spills out... it just seems such a stupid storyline, there'd be nothing to just telling Peter that Eva was having their baby instead either but this is so convoluted.

Posted by: JosephSivan 31st January 2018, 09:40 PM

Is it only me who thinks Corrie is blowing the other soaps out of the water right now? It's must-watch TV every episode and the Phelan stuff is absolutely gripping. I just hope the conclusion is fitting!

Tonight's episodes were really well done too, some fantastic acting all round and nice to see some development in the Rana/Kate storyline again. Carla/Roy continues to be one of my favourite soap pairings ever heart.gif

Posted by: liamk97 31st January 2018, 09:53 PM

I keep trying to get back into it but just can't. It just feels quite hollow and emotionless. I don't mind Corrie doing dark but they need to get some original ideas. The killer who stops at nothing to cover his tracks and the innocent one who gets wrongfully imprisoned has been too many times now and it gets less interesting the more it's done.

Posted by: jase. 1st February 2018, 12:25 AM

I mean, Corrie's not EastEnders level bad but it's not the best atm. I'm so over the Phelan stuff, I'm not really fussed on the Rana/Kate storyline because I don't find either of them likeable, and the Eva/Toyah stuff is awful.

I do smile whenever Carla and Roy have scenes together tho and I'm looking forward to the male rape storyline because Jack's such a talented actor.

Random but did anybody catch the episode recently with Audrey/Gail/Sarah at the strip club? Now THAT was classic Corrie humour which had me laughing out loud laugh.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 1st February 2018, 10:54 PM

According to The Sun, this is how the Phelan story ends, with scenes to be filmed next week.

Eileen pushes him off a cliff in to the sea. He's missing presumed dead.


Posted by: Shandy Leer 2nd February 2018, 01:45 PM

Phelan has got to be one of the worst soap characters ever. Like seriously f*** off

Posted by: Crazy Chris 3rd February 2018, 04:57 PM

QUOTE(Shandy Leer @ Feb 2 2018, 01:45 PM) *
Phelan has got to be one of the worst soap characters ever. Like seriously f*** off



Each to his or her own. I think he's fantastic and just wish he wasn't going out of it soon. One of the best two characters ever for me, alongside Les Battersby. Okay I'm easily pleased. biggrin.gif

Posted by: jase. 6th February 2018, 12:44 PM

Kate Oates' cheating/affair fetish continues, ffs rotf.gif

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a849306/coronation-street-spoilers-tyone-gemma-cheat/

Posted by: Mack. 27th February 2018, 01:00 PM

The best villain ever in my view in corrie was Jez Quigley and Richard Hillman. They were both truly terrifying and not panto like Phelan.

Posted by: JosephSprayberry 27th February 2018, 01:34 PM

I don't think it's giving Phelan anywhere near enough credit to call him "panto". He's a captivating actor and I love to hate the character, which is surely the aim.

Posted by: Liаm 27th February 2018, 05:24 PM

He's not panto but the storyline is absolutely ridiculous now, thank god it seems to be coming to an end soon as he can't get away with it much longer.

Posted by: _jase 28th February 2018, 12:30 AM

Doesn't Eileen think "there's no smoke without fire" ffs laugh.gif

Posted by: _jase 28th February 2018, 12:31 AM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a851043/coronation-street-billy-mayhew-drugs-heroin-abuse-heaven-scene/

82 people have complained about Billy's heroin taking in church rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif

Posted by: JosephSprayberry 28th February 2018, 04:52 PM

I knew that would happen. People complain about anything on Corrie these days, it's ridiculous. The show it's better than it's been in YEARS, let's appreciate the fact that it's tackling taboo subjects in such an explicit way.

Posted by: Mack. 28th February 2018, 07:56 PM

QUOTE(_jase @ Feb 28 2018, 01:31 AM) *
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a851043/coronation-street-billy-mayhew-drugs-heroin-abuse-heaven-scene/

82 people have complained about Billy's heroin taking in church rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif

It handled Bethany's grooming storyline very well this is another example. Yes there are taboo subjects that are going to be hard to watch, change the channel then. I'm sure they'll be complaints with David's upcoming storyline.


Posted by: Crazy Chris 5th March 2018, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(JosephSprayberry @ Feb 28 2018, 04:52 PM) *
I knew that would happen. People complain about anything on Corrie these days, it's ridiculous. The show it's better than it's been in YEARS, let's appreciate the fact that it's tackling taboo subjects in such an explicit way.



They'll get even more I bet about David's rape storyline which starts in a fortnight, although of course no rape scenes will be shown, only the aftermath.

Posted by: ML Hammer95 5th March 2018, 03:09 PM

Think about the type of people who would actually write in to complain about a TV show though...

Posted by: _jase 5th March 2018, 08:58 PM

I really like Imran. I hope they give him a decent storyline soon! He's gorgeous too wub.gif

Posted by: _jase 5th March 2018, 11:13 PM

https://twitter.com/tiredold/status/970751406159392775

rotf.gif

The Phelan stuff has now hit the point of embarrassing,

Posted by: jjake 15th March 2018, 08:18 PM

thankfully the billy storyline is the best is the best in soapland

Posted by: jjake 15th March 2018, 08:18 PM

even if summer is a horrific actor

Posted by: Liаm 15th March 2018, 11:18 PM

She speaks so slowly that half the cast has died of old age by the time she's finished her sentence.

Posted by: troublepink 16th March 2018, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Mar 15 2018, 11:18 PM) *
She speaks so slowly that half the cast has died of old age by the time she's finished her sentence.


This drives me crazy, and she mumbles too! She just looks so miserable. I know the character is going through hard times but most of the time when she's on the screen I'm willing her to speak up a bit and stop mumbling so I can hear what she says.

god I sound like an old lady laugh.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 16th March 2018, 07:20 PM

So we have a date for Phelan's demise. Ironically Good Friday, 30th March, is when Eileen pushes him over the cliff in scenes filmed on location in Whitehaven. He doesn't die though as rumours are he's back to take hostages in a siege situation in BGT week.

Posted by: _jase 17th March 2018, 01:46 AM

Poor David sad.gif

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 17th March 2018, 03:46 AM

The David scenes at the end end of the episode were handled very well. It is a good storyline to tackle as the reality is, this is happening all the time and this is highlighting how easy it can happen to anyone.

Posted by: gavindeejay 17th March 2018, 04:50 PM

Just caught up on last night's Corrie. Felt very sorry for David, I will be interested to watch the aftermath of it on Monday.

Posted by: _jase 17th March 2018, 11:39 PM

It was lovely hearing David actually open up to somebody, so for this to then happen to him... :/

Posted by: _jase 18th March 2018, 12:04 AM

LOCAL KEBAB SLAG rotf.gif

Posted by: _jase 19th March 2018, 07:50 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a852649/coronation-street-david-platt-rape-storyline-complaints-ofcom/

122 complaints so far. Can't those people just stfu rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Mack. 19th March 2018, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(_jase @ Mar 19 2018, 08:50 PM) *
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a852649/coronation-street-david-platt-rape-storyline-complaints-ofcom/

122 complaints so far. Can't those people just stfu rolleyes.gif

Storylines like this always seem to get complaints. There is the controller if you want to change the channel.

Posted by: _jase 19th March 2018, 11:00 PM

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5850355/nigel-havers-rula-lenska-return-coronation-street/

The Sun reporting Nigel Havers and Rula Lenska are coming back!

Posted by: liamk97 20th March 2018, 12:10 AM

I watched Friday and tonight's episodes and I've found David's storyline to be handled extremely well. It was serious and sensitive as well as real and naturally portrayed.

Posted by: jjake 20th March 2018, 01:45 AM

yes i have to say i think it’s being handled incredibly well. i had somebody do something very similar to me when i was younger, i wasn’t entirely out of it so managed to fight them off but that still effected me dreadfully and i wouldn’t talk for a long time about it

it’s good to see relevant stuff like this being portrayed so sensitively and effectively; hopefully it will help those suffering in silence find strength and solace

Posted by: _jase 20th March 2018, 11:58 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a852803/coronation-street-david-platt-male-rape-boosts-helpline-calls/

Brilliant

Posted by: troublepink 21st March 2018, 04:10 PM

Jack P Shepherd is the best actor on Corrie at the moment.

Posted by: _jase 21st March 2018, 08:55 PM

Jack's great but all we're getting is angry David...and he's always like that? laugh.gif

Posted by: Mack. 21st March 2018, 08:58 PM

Carla to Ali " I need a new thing"

Hmm yeah a new bloke to get your end away with

Posted by: Liаm 22nd March 2018, 03:47 AM

Screaming at Carla shagging Ali mere hours after Michelle confided in her about what was going on LMAOOOO

Also living for Let It Go on loop repeat at Harry's birthday, Demi queen of royalties.

Posted by: jjake 22nd March 2018, 09:12 AM

that’s v off kilter of carla

it’s the sort of shit that would destroy a friendship for good...

there’s not even the excuse of alcohol!

Posted by: pippa 22nd March 2018, 02:53 PM

Carla with Ali is out of character but Carla is a character i cant stand and would have been happier if she never came back.

Posted by: _jase 22nd March 2018, 03:12 PM

Isn't Ali just beautiful

Posted by: Liаm 22nd March 2018, 03:18 PM

YES wub.gif

Posted by: _jase 23rd March 2018, 12:13 AM

Sally's new wallpaper rotf.gif rotf.gif

Posted by: _jase 23rd March 2018, 12:24 AM

"Where am I gonna live?!"
"Well tbh Gail, I couldn't give a monkeys"

The way David talks to his mother makes me howl rotf.gif

Posted by: Liаm 27th March 2018, 10:25 PM

Good news for Kana fans for them getting some plain sailing perhaps, Zeedan is leaving soon!

Posted by: Crazy Chris 28th March 2018, 04:12 PM

Next week we discover the truth behind Jude Appleton's job. He's not a marine biologist. Mary's suspicions are raised when he seems to know little about the subject so she follows him. What can he be doing?

Posted by: _jase 29th March 2018, 10:36 PM

Tracey calling Steve and Leanne's kid thick was ICONIC rotf.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 30th March 2018, 09:39 AM

In a shocking development, Eva will lose the baby. She can't tell Toyah, so asks Nicola if she will give up her baby and Nicola agrees as it is the spawn of Pat Phelan. So basically, Eva gets hold of the baby, but has to pretend to Toyah it is hers, so then Toyah can pretend to Peter it is their child. Make the plot even more convoluted. Then Phelan will be back and try and abduct the baby, so he, the child and Nicola can run away together and be a proper family. This leads to his proper downfall, and Peter breaks off with Toyah as he feels that her actions put them at risk.

Posted by: Liаm 30th March 2018, 12:35 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Mar 30 2018, 10:39 AM) *
In a shocking development, Eva will lose the baby. She can't tell Toyah, so asks Nicola if she will give up her baby and Nicola agrees as it is the spawn of Pat Phelan. So basically, Eva gets hold of the baby, but has to pretend to Toyah it is hers, so then Toyah can pretend to Peter it is their child. Make the plot even more convoluted. Then Phelan will be back and try and abduct the baby, so he, the child and Nicola can run away together and be a proper family. This leads to his proper downfall, and Peter breaks off with Toyah as he feels that her actions put them at risk.

Omg you are no joking rotf.gif that is Hollyoaks levels.of convoluted ridiculousness...

Posted by: troublepink 30th March 2018, 12:51 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Mar 30 2018, 10:39 AM) *
In a shocking development, Eva will lose the baby. She can't tell Toyah, so asks Nicola if she will give up her baby and Nicola agrees as it is the spawn of Pat Phelan. So basically, Eva gets hold of the baby, but has to pretend to Toyah it is hers, so then Toyah can pretend to Peter it is their child. Make the plot even more convoluted. Then Phelan will be back and try and abduct the baby, so he, the child and Nicola can run away together and be a proper family. This leads to his proper downfall, and Peter breaks off with Toyah as he feels that her actions put them at risk.


That sounds so stupid, what a silly storyline. So 18 years later, Toyah's baby who is supposed to be Eva's baby who is actually Nicola's baby will have a dramatic storyline to find out the truth. And I'm guessing that if Phelan is going to abduct the baby, then he isn't going to die anytime soon laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

Also, has nobody figured out that Eva is pregnant yet?? Apart from Toyah of course, but its so obvious from looking at her that she's pregnant, either I've missed an episode where people found out, or people on corrie are dumb laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 30th March 2018, 12:58 PM

Nope they don't know that Eva is pregnant, I can't at Leanne just assuming she's fat laugh.gif I really don't get why Toyah didn't just tell Peter that Eva was going to have the baby for them? I'm sure Peter is fine as long as Toyah gets the baby she desperately wants, he's a grown man and has handled far worse in his life. It is clearly gonna go wrong all these wires being crossed. Like how does she know Peter won't bump into the surrogate or something and end up finding out? I know she "went away for a bit" but surely she's gonna have to come back.

Posted by: _jase 30th March 2018, 02:38 PM

What a MESS rotf.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 30th March 2018, 03:40 PM

It is a ridiculous addition to an already stupid storyline. mad.gif They should have just told Peter that the surrogate had lost the baby but that they were going to have Eva's.

Posted by: Liаm 30th March 2018, 08:08 PM

Ta ra Pat hun


Glad that's over but definitely a memorable conclusion! This is the best Eileen has been in AGES with something proper to do.

Posted by: JosephAvery 30th March 2018, 08:21 PM

A SUPERB conclusion to a thrilling saga, Eileen getting her revenge was amazing and Sue Cleaver has been a joy to watch recently. Connor McIntyre will be missed but of course all villains get their comeuppance.

Posted by: Andrew. 30th March 2018, 08:30 PM

Of course he’ll be back for BGT week laugh.gif

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Mar 30 2018, 10:39 AM) *
In a shocking development, Eva will lose the baby. She can't tell Toyah, so asks Nicola if she will give up her baby and Nicola agrees as it is the spawn of Pat Phelan. So basically, Eva gets hold of the baby, but has to pretend to Toyah it is hers, so then Toyah can pretend to Peter it is their child. Make the plot even more convoluted. Then Phelan will be back and try and abduct the baby, so he, the child and Nicola can run away together and be a proper family. This leads to his proper downfall, and Peter breaks off with Toyah as he feels that her actions put them at risk.


Lmao :’) Kate Oates really has destroyed Corrie. Even Blackburn could never

Posted by: Mack. 30th March 2018, 09:47 PM

One of the most thrilling episodes of Corrie in a while that was. Fantastic acting from Sue Cleaver.

Posted by: Mack. 30th March 2018, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Mar 30 2018, 10:39 AM) *
In a shocking development, Eva will lose the baby. She can't tell Toyah, so asks Nicola if she will give up her baby and Nicola agrees as it is the spawn of Pat Phelan. So basically, Eva gets hold of the baby, but has to pretend to Toyah it is hers, so then Toyah can pretend to Peter it is their child. Make the plot even more convoluted. Then Phelan will be back and try and abduct the baby, so he, the child and Nicola can run away together and be a proper family. This leads to his proper downfall, and Peter breaks off with Toyah as he feels that her actions put them at risk.

That would be one f***ed up storyline. Surely it isn't happening.

Posted by: _jase 30th March 2018, 11:38 PM

I hope Sue/Eileen doesn't just drift into nothingness now sad.gif She was incredible tonight!

Posted by: Mack. 30th March 2018, 11:43 PM

Probably the best I've seen from Sue on Corrie. Still underrated for me as a character.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 31st March 2018, 08:28 AM

So is he dead or not?

Posted by: Nick Jonas 31st March 2018, 04:25 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Mar 31 2018, 09:28 AM) *
So is he dead or not?

No.

Posted by: JosephAvery 31st March 2018, 04:26 PM

^ there's nothing to say he *isn't* dead yet, it's just speculation. We only have Eileen's word to go off right now!

Posted by: cqmisa 31st March 2018, 05:36 PM

Eileen gets arrested on suspicion of murdering Andy and Vinny

FFS

Posted by: Crazy Chris 1st April 2018, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(cqmisa @ Mar 31 2018, 06:36 PM) *
Eileen gets arrested on suspicion of murdering Andy and Vinny

FFS



Really? Do you have a source as haven't read that anywhere and DS have most spoilers well in advance usually.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 1st April 2018, 03:08 PM

QUOTE(JosephAvery @ Mar 31 2018, 05:26 PM) *
^ there's nothing to say he *isn't* dead yet, it's just speculation. We only have Eileen's word to go off right now!



The speculation on other forums is that he comes back in BGT live show week but ITV haven't confirmed it either way. How the hell do you survive in such choppy water though? Unless he came across the picnic bag that Eileen threw in and clung to that!!

Posted by: Liаm 2nd April 2018, 07:59 PM

For f***'s sake laugh.gif

Posted by: JosephAvery 2nd April 2018, 08:00 PM

laugh.gif typical

I assume it will come to a head in BGT week then, it better be good :')

Posted by: gavindeejay 2nd April 2018, 08:05 PM

Well we knew it wasn’t that easy to get rid! laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 2nd April 2018, 08:15 PM

Jesus is SHAKING

Posted by: Andrew. 2nd April 2018, 08:57 PM

It was obvious he’d come back eventually but not them waiting less than two episodes 😂

Posted by: gavindeejay 2nd April 2018, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Apr 2 2018, 09:57 PM) *
It was obvious he’d come back eventually but not them waiting less than two episodes 😂


I don’t think we’ll be seeing him for a good few episodes now until such a time the writers decide to have the final showdown

Posted by: Mack. 3rd April 2018, 09:54 PM

I wonder Phelan made it to Ireland then.

Posted by: Mack. 5th April 2018, 06:14 PM

Here we have David, dressed as John Travolta c.1977 last night.

Posted by: Mack. 6th April 2018, 02:06 PM

I feel a bit sorry for Eileen. I think she's having to face up to how wilfully ignorant about Pat she's been but she's hardly the first. And even the people who thought he was a baddun didn't think he was necessarily capable of all that he was.

Posted by: jjake 6th April 2018, 02:10 PM

“a bit sorry”

i’d feel incredibly sorry for anyone who had realised they were married to a psychopathic serial killer!

sue cleaver has been FAB U LOUS in this week’s episodes

Posted by: Mack. 7th April 2018, 12:00 AM

David's storyline is being played out fantastically - it's so hard to watch. Outstanding performances all round, but I hope somebody twigs that this is not normal behaviour from David sooner rather than late.


Posted by: Andrew. 7th April 2018, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(jjake @ Apr 6 2018, 03:10 PM) *
“a bit sorry”

i’d feel incredibly sorry for anyone who had realised they were married to a psychopathic serial killer!

sue cleaver has been FAB U LOUS in this week’s episodes

i don’t feel sorry for her at all tbh. She ignored warnings from people she’d known for years over Phelan.

Posted by: Mack. 7th April 2018, 12:28 AM

I wonder how they would have concluded Todd's storyline?

Posted by: _jase 7th April 2018, 04:55 PM

GOD I fancy the pants off Dave Platt

Posted by: jjake 7th April 2018, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Apr 7 2018, 01:24 AM) *
i don’t feel sorry for her at all tbh. She ignored warnings from people she’d known for years over Phelan.

it’s hardly that easy when you’re married to a master manipulator psychopath!

Posted by: Mack. 9th April 2018, 06:53 PM

Shona looks fiercer than Maria.

Bet Maria wins.

Posted by: Mack. 9th April 2018, 07:01 PM

That pig josh not stopping it, that fight. That's what he wanted a reaction from David. Shows how wrong it can go in the ring.

Posted by: gavindeejay 9th April 2018, 07:36 PM

ShAme Davod didn’t clout Josh instead of Gary!

Posted by: Mack. 9th April 2018, 07:39 PM

The Connors pretend they care about Gary. Or even remember who he is.

Posted by: Mack. 11th April 2018, 10:45 PM

Hooray more eavesdropping. Simon will now blackmail Toyah now as well as being a little thief.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 16th April 2018, 04:36 PM

For anyone who wants to know what's coming up as the Phelan storyline edges towards it's dramatic voilent climax in BGT live-show week. Spoilers for anyone who doesn't want to know but doesn't give much away anyway.

Eileen is stalked
Eileen falls victim to a stalking campaign as several members of the Street continue to believe that she was complicit in Phelan’s crimes. As her tyres are put out, abusive online messages are sent and her back door key is swiped, she is worried about who could have it in for her. But is it actually Phelan himself?

There’s a campaign to release Anna
As Tim and Faye look for ways to secure Anna’s release now that Phelan’s evidence is more than shaky, Daniel puts together a press release for a campaign and Nicola encourages Eileen to add her voice to it. Could Anna be set to make a surprise return?

Abi returns
After being unsettled by noises in her home, Eileen comes across Seb’s mum Abi who has a lot of questions – but Eileen sits down with her and is open about everything that has happened. She then invites Abi to stay with her but could she end up regretting this?

Phelan bides his time
Having adopted a new identity, Phelan will next be seen on screen as he hides out at a caravan – but he certainly hasn’t forgotten everything that has happened in Coronation Street and all of the people against whom he still holds a serious grudge…

Gary could be the next victim
As Gary starts work on the campsite, he spots Phelan from afar and then sets about searching his caravan. But Phelan is lying in wait for him, armed with a baseball bat and launches an attack, emerging from the caravan alone. Has he killed Gary?

Nicola will go into labour
Pregnant Nicola will soon be due to give birth – but will Phelan be back by the time her waters break and could the stress of his return induce her labour and force Phelan to deliver his grandchild? Executive producer Kate Oates hinted that Nicola’s child would play a part in Phelan’s end – so could the newborn be in serious danger?

There could be late night specials and it's not known yet where the sixth episode will fir in with the BGT live shows. Sunday maybe?

Fans continue to speculate that Phelan’s exit will take place during the week of late night editions that come annually alongside the Britain’s Got Talent semi finals – and it is looking likely. Corrie save their blockbuster storylines for this special week – and what better time than then to air Phelan’s curtain call.

Phelan will leave
There’s no getting away from it, Connor McIntyre is indeed leaving his role as Phelan so if you’re a fan of the villain, make the most of him while you can! Phelan is set for a big and final exit at the end of this – but whether he will die or be heading to prison is a closely guarded secret for now…




Posted by: Mack. 16th April 2018, 08:00 PM

Michelle has never mentioned either of her sons for months and now she's suddenly very devastated. I'm amazed she even remembers their names!

Posted by: jjake 19th April 2018, 12:51 AM

yasmeen is a true queen of life character

💖💖💖

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 23rd April 2018, 07:37 PM

Kate has to be one of the most unlikeable characters ever :')

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 23rd April 2018, 11:28 PM

Kate Oates has quit after just two years ohmy.gif Now I can watch Corrie again *.*

Posted by: liamk97 24th April 2018, 01:18 AM

The Emmerdale producer is replacing her. The last three Emmerdale producers have all become the Corrie producer.

Posted by: jjake 24th April 2018, 01:48 AM

QUOTE(Same Ol @ Apr 23 2018, 08:37 PM) *
Kate has to be one of the most unlikeable characters ever :')

yes i was thinking this earlier

go and have an affair with a girl and then ask that girl to leave her husband; then bully the husband’s sister to move out of the house

ERM okay

Posted by: JosephAvery 24th April 2018, 07:11 AM

Surprising news about Kate Oates and a shame imo because she made Corrie better than it's been in years, and it's unmissable TV now. I trust Iain can keep the quality up as he's been brilliant on Emmerdale.

Posted by: jjake 24th April 2018, 08:09 AM

i have no issues with oates myself tho she’s riled up a lot of fans and she isn’t liked at all... they are doing a treadwell-collins job on her;

OUT! asap babes, dont let the door hit you, it is nice for corrie tp notice it has a massive issue months/YEARS before EE does

Posted by: Liаm 24th April 2018, 10:44 AM

She was better than the Hat but I cannot stand her obsession with affairs and lies and secrecy laugh.gif People complaining were stupid though saying it's "got too dark" etc., it's not the 1960s anymore focusing on "real working class issues", and that's what's pushed her to leave. For the time that was nice and groundbreaking but if I wanted to always watch people sat in the pub talking about their day, I'd do that irl. It's not like there is NOTHING real about it, or it's Hollyoaks levels of contrived, other than Phelan's comeuppance being dragged out (but we all knew that'd be BGT week and at least they've slowed it by having them think he's dead, there's no way they'd have been able to keep him around properly til May) and the Eva/Toyah baby plot. Stuff like David's rape and Bethany's abuse in particular really needs to happen and be discussed, it's touching on real issues and helping people rather than just being another typical affair or pregnancy plot in soap.

Posted by: liamk97 24th April 2018, 12:32 PM

I don't think it's fair to say people are stupid for thinking Corrie got too dark. Kate Oates is technically a good producer but I think she was out of her depth with Corrie; she didn't understand the DNA of Corrie. You can have darker stories and you can have issue led stories but having so many at a time and in such quick succession is draining and lessens the effect. Kate seemed to justify all this because she inserted awful 'comedy' in between. That was never what Corrie was about. It was also never just about people sitting around talking in the pub or the shop all day, but those scenes did exist and they gave chance for characters to blossom and develop and make them feel like real people. These scenes weren't boring either thanks to the sharp dialogue and wit. I think this can still exist in today's Corrie and be successful with today's audiences if they strike the balance right with your Netflix style storytelling.

Posted by: Liаm 24th April 2018, 12:36 PM

Emmerdale is at least pretty good at that, so it'll be interesting if Iain carries it in that direction. I always feel like Emmerdale is worth watching even when it's just "normal" stuff between storylines, which I don't always get with say Eastenders that tries the same. I get where people are coming from I suppose but I can't at people taking time out of their day to complain to Ofcom over an issue led storyline that is needed to raise awareness and is giving the soap some of the best moments and performances in years, to the point the producer has quit. Although if she wanted to see bad reception, try a day in Stuart Blackburn's shoes laugh.gif

It's not the storylines like Phelan (as tiring as that got in the end, it paid off in the end episodes) and the Platts' woes for me, she's just awful at the in between, which I agree is what Corrie used to excel at, and having far much of the affairs, lies and secrecy - the Eva/Toyah convoluted web of lies is peak Kate Oates really drama.gif Jude's job is another one, I mean really? laugh.gif

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 24th April 2018, 12:37 PM

QUOTE(liamk97 @ Apr 24 2018, 01:32 PM) *
I don't think it's fair to say people are stupid for thinking Corrie got too dark. Kate Oates is technically a good producer but I think she was out of her depth with Corrie; she didn't understand the DNA of Corrie. You can have darker stories and you can have issue led stories but having so many at a time and in such quick succession is draining and lessens the effect. Kate seemed to justify all this because she inserted awful 'comedy' in between. That was never what Corrie was about. It was also never just about people sitting around talking in the pub or the shop all day, but those scenes did exist and they gave chance for characters to blossom and develop and make them feel like real people. These scenes weren't boring either thanks to the sharp dialogue and wit. I think this can still exist in today's Corrie and be successful with today's audiences if they strike the balance right with your Netflix style storytelling.

Fantastic posts.

I feel like she turned the show into like Brookside, that was doing amazing in the ratings with all the storylines but they kept trying to top it, it got too much and ratings fell down the toilet laugh.gif I think ITV saw Kate Oates plans or what she was doing now and saw it wouldn’t be sustainable.

Posted by: liamk97 24th April 2018, 12:43 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Apr 24 2018, 01:36 PM) *
Emmerdale is at least pretty good at that, so it'll be interesting if Iain carries it in that direction. I always feel like Emmerdale is worth watching even when it's just "normal" stuff between storylines, which I don't always get with say Eastenders that tries the same. I get where people are coming from I suppose but I can't at people taking time out of their day to complain to Ofcom over an issue led storyline that is needed to raise awareness and is giving the soap some of the best moments and performances in years, to the point the producer has quit. Although if she wanted to see bad reception, try a day in Stuart Blackburn's shoes:lol:

Oh yes, Iain definitely seems to have got the balance most right out. Then again, I thought Kate was pretty good at it on Emmerdale, until her last year perhaps when it was very affair heavy and she seemed to be losing her touch. Kinda makes me wonder if the two soaps are two different ships to steer and you need to adapt your approach. Some might be able to do it, others might not. I do remain positive though and judge what I see on screen as it happens.

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 24th April 2018, 12:47 PM

QUOTE(liamk97 @ Apr 24 2018, 01:43 PM) *
Oh yes, Iain definitely seems to have got the balance most right out. Then again, I thought Kate was pretty good at it on Emmerdale, until her last year perhaps when it was very affair heavy and she seemed to be losing her touch. Kinda makes me wonder if the two soaps are two different ships to steer and you need to adapt your approach. Some might be able to do it, others might not. I do remain positive though and judge what I see on screen as it happens.

Kate really saved Emmerdale after the Hat ruined it but her last year and the helicopter crash onwards were woeful. I was skeptical of her at Corrie for those reasons but she really impressed me until August time ish then it all went down the pan laugh.gif

Posted by: jαsє 24th April 2018, 01:03 PM

There's going to be a hell of a lot more complaints after The Sun spoiled what happens with Michelle laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Mack. 24th April 2018, 03:40 PM

Michelle's just being petty and she's loving playing the role of the 'wronged best friend'. She sounds like a broken record when it comes to Carla and her beloved son.

Posted by: JosephAvery 24th April 2018, 03:45 PM

Honestly I always thought Kate did a pretty great job at balancing the lighter and darker stuff. Liz and Moira in particular have been an absolute hoot and I don't think anything like that has felt forced at all. Give me Kate's issue-led vision of Corrie over the crap that EastEnders are producing right now any day.

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 24th April 2018, 03:55 PM

She ripped out the heart of the show. And those people saying 'it's not the 1960s!!' and that they've always had dark storylines are missing the point completely. Those storylines were mixed with light and warmth not this constant misery.

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 24th April 2018, 05:36 PM

On DS there's a theory that Aiden will commit suicide, from the spoilers in a few weeks time and the whole kidney storyline it seems viable sad.gif

Posted by: Liаm 24th April 2018, 06:02 PM

That would be awful (as in heartbreaking, not like "don't do it"), it would be something that would be a memorable and impactful exit which they keep promising. And it would mean something for Eva too, so that both their exits are memorable as both actors seem to keep promising.

Also the spoilers that he starts giving stuff away (letting Summer go shopping with his credit card and giving Liam his watch) backs that theory up as well, that's the sort of behaviour you can see before suicide.

Posted by: jαsє 24th April 2018, 06:09 PM

That'd be even more complaints then rotf.gif

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 30th April 2018, 09:39 PM

Aiden’s Suicide has been confirmed.

Posted by: Liаm 30th April 2018, 10:09 PM

I'm actually really looking forward to seeing how they tackle it, it's been a long while since I can remember a soap tackling suicide in such a way. There's been assisted suicides and stuff like villains killing themselves (which I guess is to avoid prison or they're totally unhinged sort of thing), but I can't remember there ever being something like this in a soap with suicide, it's more topical rather than a senstionalist end of a plot like the latter example. I don't know how to say it without sounding like I am trivialising "other" suicides, of course it's important to cover no matter what but suicide in soaps tends to be stuff like that, and I think it's so important to show that sometimes it isn't because you're some unhinged villain or you're dying anyway and want to take control, it can be something that just can't be seen or stopped, something you struggle with in silence.

The last time Corrie did this I think was Katy Harris, but that was still becasue she'd killed her dad and couldn't live with the guilt. Of course as I said that's still important and still tragic, but this is such an important point to make at present about mental health aside from just being a tragic or sad storyline, especially with a male character. It's 2018 but still there's that awful discourse in society that men have to just put up with it and suffer in silence because they're meant to be strong and solider on, and this shows what happens when people have that mindset drilled into them.

Posted by: liamk97 1st May 2018, 01:02 AM

I've not been watching Corrie so can't comment first hand, but it seems people have a problem with this development because there's been no build up. Viewers have not seen Aidan's battle with mental health; there's no heart or truth involved, it's just plot-driven and another box ticked for issue-led 'stories'. I assume Corrie is trying to show that suicide is out of the blue and will show the effects it has to the community; yes suicide is out of the blue, but not to the person who does it. That person struggles every day and it appears viewers have not been shown any of that with Aidan. No doubt it will be a ratings success and people will comment on how brave Corrie is for tackling such an issue, but is it really brave to completely dismiss any struggle that the person in question has experienced? I'm not surprised that people are disgusted with this story and how Corrie has dealt with other stories recently.

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 1st May 2018, 01:07 AM

QUOTE(liamk97 @ May 1 2018, 02:02 AM) *
I've not been watching Corrie so can't comment first hand, but it seems people have a problem with this development because there's been no build up. Viewers have not seen Aidan's battle with mental health; there's no heart or truth involved, it's just plot-driven and another box ticked for issue-led 'stories'. I assume Corrie is trying to show that suicide is out of the blue and will show the effects it has to the community; yes suicide is out of the blue, but not to the person who does it. That person struggles every day and it appears viewers have not been shown any of that with Aidan. No doubt it will be a ratings success and people will comment on how brave Corrie is for tackling such an issue, but is it really brave to completely dismiss any struggle that the person in question has experienced? I'm not surprised that people are disgusted with this story and how Corrie has dealt with other stories recently.

I find it hard to take Kate Oates seriously tbh. She likes to chase ratings with constant sensationalism and nothing feels sincere. The show is just a constant misery fest from the spoilers and when I do watch and all the endless issue based storylines end ridiculously.

Posted by: liamk97 1st May 2018, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(Same Ol @ May 1 2018, 02:07 AM) *
I find it hard to take Kate Oates seriously tbh. She likes to chase ratings with constant sensationalism and nothing feels sincere. The show is just a constant misery fest from the spoilers and when I do watch and all the endless issue based storylines end ridiculously.

Yeah, the constant churning out of issue storyline after issue storyline like a conveyor belt is really overwhelming and doesn't allow the storylines to develop and breathe. Don't get me wrong, I think it's fab that Corrie is willing to put these things out there, but the execution is all wrong and it ends up not giving the subject matter the care, attention, heart and truth it deserves.

Apparently Kate Oates is on Lorraine in the morning to defend the storyline - this isn't the first time she's done this and surely you have to question how well you are portraying storylines if you can't let them do the talking.

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 1st May 2018, 01:19 AM

There’s also rumours that one of Michelle’s sons (with Ryan returning) will kill each other as Kate Oates made reference to Cain and Abel talking about them together, or at least like Ross and Pete a few years ago in Emmerdale. For goodness sake laugh.gif

Posted by: Same Ol' Andrew 1st May 2018, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(liamk97 @ May 1 2018, 02:16 AM) *
Yeah, the constant churning out of issue storyline after issue storyline like a conveyor belt is really overwhelming and doesn't allow the storylines to develop and breathe. Don't get me wrong, I think it's fab that Corrie is willing to put these things out there, but the execution is all wrong and it ends up not giving the subject matter the care, attention, heart and truth it deserves.

Apparently Kate Oates is on Lorraine in the morning to defend the storyline - this isn't the first time she's done this and surely you have to question how well you are portraying storylines if you can't let them do the talking.

Most of these storylines are pretty good at the beginning but just go to sensationalism near the end, like Bethany’s grooming having Mel kidnapping her, Rana’s family trying to kidnap her, Toyah trying for a baby with that ridiculous cover up and more. Nothing has substance.

Oates was much better on Emmerdale but I saw this coming in the last year of her stint there

Posted by: Liаm 1st May 2018, 01:37 AM

There has been signs, but they've been quite subtle. For example he's being quite generous which can happen when people commit suicide, and he didn't seem to really be affected positively by getting the factory for example which seemed to be all he ever wanted. But admittedly I didn't pick those up really until Andrew posted above about it and I thought actually yeah that makes sense. I think they might be going for an angle of how hard it is to spot the signs until it's too late, so even if you notice subtle things then make sure you check on people and do all you can, but when it's something that hasn't been tackled really I think it would be better to properly show some of the signs and educate and raise awareness of those a bit more. People can't be educated on knowing the signs of when someone might be feeling that down and low without it being tackled on screen, and for me I think that's the most important part of tackling something like this. Perhaps in the aftermath, they'll allude to some of that in talking about how he was and feeling guilty that they didn't pick up on it, we'll see.We haven't seen this week also, that may elucidate that side of things a bit more... I know a week is hardly enough to build up that picture, but still. It's something I'm passionate about and it really needs to be tackled and talked about as it's the biggest killer of males under 45, I'm going to wait to see how they actually handle the process and see the proper episodes. With something like this it's hard to tackle it in a way that isn't too gruesome and shocking, and hard to tackle in a way that pleases everybody, but I am looking forward to seeing it play out.

Posted by: liamk97 1st May 2018, 01:51 AM

Yeah, I have heard about those subtle signs you mentioned, but as you say, for a topic that's not been explored enough on TV, it's not really enough to educate and raise awareness. Corrie could definitely have both shown Aidan's struggle over the course of several months and have shown the effects of the suicide that it has on the community and how some may think back on the signs they didn't take notice of etc. That's how I thought Eastenders would be portraying depression and suicide with Lee in Eastenders during those initial few months of SOC's reign, but we all know how that ended up.

As things stand, it almost feels like Aidan's suicide isn't even about him which is really wrong. I have no doubt the episodes next week will be done sensitively, as double bill of David's rape was, but to dismiss the struggle that Aidan would have gone through really doesn't sit right with me and, as Andrew said, Kate Oates has a tendency to take things to the sensational, so we may not get a respectful aftermath beyond a small handful of episodes.

Posted by: jjake 1st May 2018, 02:52 AM

it’s going to be one of the most memorable and important moments of coronation street’s history

Posted by: jjake 1st May 2018, 02:53 AM

it’s one of the last few taboos and it’ll do an incredible amount of good to focus on it

Posted by: Liаm 1st May 2018, 02:55 AM

Suicide is one of those taboos that is so hard to get right I think, I suppose there's a reason that it isn't tackled. It can either feel like it's not about the victim as this might be or if they actually showed more of it, it could be a bit *too* harrowing (13 Reasons Why got that criticism, for example). I don't think it's something we can really judge or pass off until we see it and how its done, because there are different angles to go about it. Like I said, if they do one route, you'll think hmm they could have done the other, so it's a difficult thing to do perfectly but when it's such a prominent issue it is ridiculous there's such a media silence. I know it's not a nice topic to cover, but it is so important as I keep stressing so I'll stop now tongue.gif

Personally I don't find all the gritty storylines too much or whatever, I see why some people might but when Kate is on it she's on it for me, I find the endless affair and secrecy plots awful but Bethany's abuse and David's rape have been done perfectly, so I have faith in this mostly, especially as it seems like Aiden's plot ties into David's and pushes that along. Jake also reminded me it gives Alison King something proper to work with which is always welcome, she's possibly the best actress in the show when given something proper to get into.

EDIT: Reading http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/interviews/a856029/coronation-street-spoilers-shayne-ward-aidan-connor-suicide/I understand the approach a bit more - Shayne has put it across better than Kate Oates in her similar interview so I have more faith. It might be a bit subtle in its build up but I think in the effects it potentially has on so many characters, this is going to be heartbreaking and potentially amazing.

Posted by: JosephAvery 1st May 2018, 06:06 PM

I've picked up on Aidan's strange behaviour a couple of times so they've definitely been sewing the seeds. I guess they're purposely trying to make it quite shocking by not showing much of it from Aidan's POV, so we'll understand it from the perspective of Johnny, Kate, Carla, etc. I think it's more than box-ticking another issue or chasing ratings. Soaps have skirted around the issue of suicide for a long time and I think this could be a brilliant step.

Posted by: jjake 6th May 2018, 02:20 AM

no pressure but this could be the best week of soap this year if it’s done correct

Posted by: ML Hammer95 7th May 2018, 09:39 PM

Tonight's episode was very emotional and thought-provoking. It was also totally needed to raise awareness of male mental health issues. I almost think it could have been either Aiden or David who committed suicide tonight.

Posted by: Liаm 7th May 2018, 10:27 PM

That was incredible, it was heartbreaking to know Aiden was saying goodbye to everyone without actually saying it. I agree it was done so cleverly with David's stuff as well that if we hadn't known, it almost could have been the last episode for either (but that totally makes sense with how the two are intertwined in the coming weeks). I think this is going to be unmissable TV for the next few episodes!

Posted by: Mack. 9th May 2018, 06:33 PM

The next two episodes are going to be powerful but will be well done.


Posted by: HarryEzra 9th May 2018, 07:32 PM

Well that was one of the most heartbreaking and powerful bit of tv I have ever seen.

Posted by: ubɹǝɯbƆ 9th May 2018, 09:37 PM

The acting was phenomenal

Posted by: Mack. 9th May 2018, 09:40 PM

That was very well done. Great acting and writing. One of the most powerful episodes I've seen.

Posted by: Kath 9th May 2018, 09:47 PM

The acting all round was fantastic - the bit that touched me most though was Jack P Shepherd's David confiding in Shona. Catherine Tyldesley was fantastic as well (I've never been a fan of her Eva before - but she played a blinder tonight).


Posted by: Crazy Chris 10th May 2018, 07:21 AM

Just about to watch it on ITV2 as we had people here last night.

Posted by: HarryEzra 10th May 2018, 07:39 AM

QUOTE(Kath @ May 9 2018, 10:47 PM) *
The acting all round was fantastic - the bit that touched me most though was Jack P Shepherd's David confiding in Shona. Catherine Tyldesley was fantastic as well (I've never been a fan of her Eva before - but she played a blinder tonight).

The bit that got me the most was that monologue Gail did cry.gif

Posted by: Queef of Peace 10th May 2018, 09:03 AM

So much better than EE right now

We all know which show got the good writers

Posted by: pippa 10th May 2018, 01:41 PM

The team have handled this wonderfully and the actors did the scripts justice. The emotion running through the episode was so tense.

Posted by: Shirl 10th May 2018, 03:14 PM

That was one of the most intense and emotional episodes of any TV series/soap/film I've ever watched.

Cath Tyldesley NEEDS to be given some kind of award. It literally looked like she was hyperventilating at one point. Just wow.

Posted by: Shirl 10th May 2018, 03:32 PM

Compare that episode to what we've been getting with EE atm. It's an absolute joke.

Posted by: Liаm 11th May 2018, 04:38 AM

That was possibly the best hour of soap I've ever seen. Pretty much the entire cast was incredible but especially Cath Tyldsley, Julia Goulding, Helen Worth and Jack P Shephard. Absolutely heartbreaking and such a powerful episode, every little bit of it mattered and felt needed and so real apart from maybe the Toyah shite (she's hideous oh my lord). Beth's reaction was awful too but people do have that reaction and I think it was important to showcase and challenge those attitudes. Gail's monologue was so powerful as well, that slither of 2 minutes shows exactly why she's a Corrie legend, and it was so perfectly done within the episode.

On a side note, Shona is INFINITELY better than Kylie ever was. Julia Goulding is such a star, she's one of those actresses who just shines even doing "normal" things, let alone in stuff like this.

Posted by: Liаm 12th May 2018, 03:22 AM

I can't get over how much I love Shona omg

Absolute QUEEN

Posted by: Andrew. 12th May 2018, 02:56 PM

I did originally think Shona was like a Poundland Kylie but she's really coming into her own. Queen *.*

I didn't catch all of last night's episodes, did Sarah/Gail find out about the rape? I saw their reactions to SOMETHING but if it was the rape then they were quite lowkey.

Posted by: Liаm 12th May 2018, 03:10 PM

That was just about David and Shona being back together, they know that they must have discussed something but not the details yet!

Posted by: Liаm 16th May 2018, 07:38 PM

Stanning Flora's complete contempt for Sinead tbh

Posted by: pippa 16th May 2018, 08:40 PM

Sinead, why?
Is it necessary that we have to endure her for much longer.

Posted by: Andrew. 31st May 2018, 09:06 PM

I never thought I’d be happy to see Anna f***ing Windass !!

Why does no one call the police though laugh.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 31st May 2018, 11:23 PM

Praying Phelan murders Sinead

Posted by: Cqmerqn 1st June 2018, 08:18 PM

I feel SO sick after this episode already

Too much

Posted by: JosephAvery 1st June 2018, 08:34 PM

WHAT AN EPISODE.

Exhilarating viewing and a superb conclusion to the Phelan saga. It was fitting to see Anna return and finish him off, and although it's a shame she's going again, it's good that we seem to be losing Faye laugh.gif (and keeping Seb *.* heart.gif)

edit: apparently Faye's not gone for good. Damn :')

Posted by: Cqmerqn 1st June 2018, 08:44 PM

Anna will be back, surely?

Posted by: Simon. 1st June 2018, 09:24 PM

The actress definitely quit earlier this year, just did this to round it off it seems. Bit gutted they didn’t use this opportunity to get rid of some deadwood.

Posted by: Andrew. 1st June 2018, 09:28 PM

I’ve been enjoying Corrie more since Phelan ‘died’ originally and that week was a huge letdown sad.gif Nothing happened until the last 5 minutes of Thursday and so tonight felt way too rushed. So many SORS as well :’) What has happened to my fav show cry.gif

Posted by: Liаm 2nd June 2018, 12:30 AM

That was a perfect conclusion, gripping throughout and a really satisfying conclusion. They really dragged out this Phelan saga but it was worth this episode which was incredible! I loved that Anna was the one to end it all, a satisfying full circle conclusion for her character. I'm glad both Nicola and Seb survived as I kind of thought they'd be disposed of to make Phelan have last evil deed, and they're both brilliant and really coming into their own recently. I really like Eileen kind of taking them in as her family as well.

Ffs at Faye supposedly not staying with Anna, her leaving was the best part of the week when it looked like that was happening rotf.gif

Posted by: HarryEzra 2nd June 2018, 11:20 AM

The whole of Friday's episode was so gripping I couldn't take my eyes off for one minute. Well done Corrie cheer.gif

Posted by: Liаm 13th June 2018, 07:56 PM

Toyah is absolutely abhorrent, f***ing hell....

Alya isn't much better.

Posted by: Liаm 14th June 2018, 02:59 PM

Nicola has left for good sad.gif

Such a waste of a potentially great character, like to have her pregnant by Gary but just send her off practically as soon as she has the baby? laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 14th June 2018, 08:49 PM

I was surprised by this news as there was potential for a future.
Many others needed to go ahead of her.

Posted by: Jαsє 14th June 2018, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Jun 13 2018, 08:56 PM) *
Toyah is absolutely abhorrent, f***ing hell....

Alya isn't much better.


RIGHT?!

Alya's a horrid cow and I CACKLE when Carla treats her like shite.

Toyah...just lol. I'd be intrigued to know if Georgia Taylor's unhappy with how she's having to portray her.

Posted by: JosephAvery 15th June 2018, 12:00 PM

Yeah I can't stand Alya, highly unlikeable drama.gif

Posted by: pippa 18th June 2018, 03:59 PM

Alya is awful and Carla is almost as bad.
I really felt for Toyah when she told Peter the truth. It is totally understandable how Peter felt but for Toyah i don't believe any of her intentions were bad, she was just desperate for a baby regardless.
Johnny and Liz, was this really needed, i would like to believe this is a diversion that will help Johnny see that Jenny is the one he loves. Like Toyah, i really feel bad for Jenny but with Jenny, she is getting treated horribly by her husband for no real reason.

Posted by: Jαsє 18th June 2018, 07:24 PM

Chris and Georgia were both incredible in the last episode

Posted by: Jαsє 19th June 2018, 07:28 PM

Are we seeing glimpses of the old bitchy Carla? She was SUCH a good soap bitch when she first ever joined so I'm hoping they go that direction with her tbh.

Posted by: Jαsє 22nd June 2018, 11:08 PM

I have to turn Corrie on mute whenever Beth makes an appearance. She's SO awful mellow.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 6th July 2018, 11:20 PM

Loved the scenes with David and Billy tonight <3

Posted by: Mack. 10th July 2018, 12:40 PM

Is Jack's surname Webster or Dobbs? If Webster, was his surname changed by deed poll from Dobbs?

Posted by: liamk97 16th July 2018, 02:09 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a861695/coronation-street-confirms-off-screen-death-jackie-dobbs/

Why?

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a861696/coronation-street-jim-mcdonald-return-daughter/

WHY?!

Posted by: Liаm 16th July 2018, 03:50 PM

The second one..... Honestly why lmao

Posted by: liamk97 16th July 2018, 04:09 PM

It's totally unnecessary. Baby swaps have been done far too much anyway but this one just spoils the impact of the initial story and any story that can come from this will not make up for that. No doubt said characters will be living harmoniously with each other a few months down the line as if nothing ever happened.

Posted by: Andrew. 16th July 2018, 04:20 PM

Borderline offensive laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 16th July 2018, 06:10 PM

The storyline news is getting a very bad online reaction.
If the storyline is true i totally agree but it may not be straight forward as it involves Jim who is a character i wish would wait away.

Posted by: Andrew. 16th July 2018, 06:59 PM

Apart from Jenny, the Connor’s are f***ing vile mellow.gif Johnny has gone down in my estimations so much.

Posted by: Jαsє 16th July 2018, 07:59 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Jul 16 2018, 07:59 PM) *
Apart from Jenny, the Connor’s are f***ing vile mellow.gif Johnny has gone down in my estimations so much.


Agreed. Get rid of the f***ing lot of 'em (outside of Carla who I'll always love tbh)

Posted by: pippa 16th July 2018, 08:45 PM

Also agreed and i include Carla.
Jenny is brilliant although she needs to move away from the Conors.

Posted by: Liаm 17th July 2018, 08:03 AM

I'd get rid only of Johnny really, Kate is kinda awful but I think there's stuff to explore with her and Rana at least for example, there's some mileage. Michelle is fine when she's outside of that unit with Robert, much better than she has been. Johnny is just awful recently, of course he has the worst thing imaginable for a parent happen but the way he is treating people because of it is disgusting, especially Jenny. She has done absolutely nothing wrong, I don't know why the writers are using this aftermath to portray him as unsympathetically as possible, being so vile to her and Eva particularly and then the Liz saga. It's just quite dull now that everyone he's on screen he's gonna be spitting vitriol at Eva, looking miserable and snapping at Jenny or lusting after Liz.

Carla is ofc iconic, she has more than enough to do without her family too, like if we keep Michelle there's still that close friendship, and there's always stuff with Peter, the factory saga with Alya... She can easily stand on her own two feet without needing her family to give her reasons to have anything to do.

Posted by: Andrew. 18th July 2018, 05:35 PM

According to digital spy forum GAIL AND ALI will have an affair mellow.gif

Posted by: Liаm 18th July 2018, 05:42 PM

LMAOOOO f*** OFF NAH rotf.gif oh my lord is Kate Oates trying to bury the show christ

Posted by: Andrew. 18th July 2018, 05:43 PM

oh it's not real oops

Posted by: Andrew. 18th July 2018, 05:44 PM

thank f***

Posted by: Liаm 18th July 2018, 05:44 PM

LMAOOOO I just went to look, ffs I was gonna say rotf.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 18th July 2018, 06:31 PM

Lowkey wanted that to happen rotf.gif

Posted by: Liаm 18th July 2018, 06:31 PM

It's awful that I actually kind of believed it lmao

Posted by: Jαsє 25th July 2018, 04:07 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/feature/a862399/coronation-street-liz-mcdonald-daughter-retcon/

Some great points

Posted by: pippa 25th July 2018, 04:46 PM

Valid points.
They should bring back Andy and build a storyline around him and not touch such a significant moment for Liz's history with the show.

Posted by: Liаm 25th July 2018, 05:19 PM

Agree with everything there!

If they really wanted Jim to come back with a big storyline or someone else to bounce off, he could've had a secret child before Liz or something, I know that wouldn't affect Liz as much as Katie being alive but this is just totally jumping the shark. As said it was a huge moment in Liz's time on the street, definitive to her character, and they've erased it just because they are so desperate for Jim to come back, so they are. I know if soaps were exactly like real life it would be boring, and I suppose these hospital mix-ups do happen rarely but for it to be on the same street as where another woman who had it happen is ridiculous, plus how does a hospital f*** up SO badly that they think a dead baby is someone else's :/

Posted by: Liаm 27th July 2018, 08:28 PM

Thank god Kayla is gone drama.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 27th July 2018, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Jul 25 2018, 06:19 PM) *
Agree with everything there!

If they really wanted Jim to come back with a big storyline or someone else to bounce off, he could've had a secret child before Liz or something, I know that wouldn't affect Liz as much as Katie being alive but this is just totally jumping the shark. As said it was a huge moment in Liz's time on the street, definitive to her character, and they've erased it just because they are so desperate for Jim to come back, so they are. I know if soaps were exactly like real life it would be boring, and I suppose these hospital mix-ups do happen rarely but for it to be on the same street as where another woman who had it happen is ridiculous, plus how does a hospital f*** up SO badly that they think a dead baby is someone else's :/

The funny thing is that Michele’s sons were born two weeks after Katie so that’s two baby swaps in one month :’)

Posted by: Summer Blossom 27th July 2018, 08:44 PM

Why is there a 25 year old woman with a 24 year old daughter on this??

Posted by: Liаm 29th July 2018, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Jul 27 2018, 09:42 PM) *
The funny thing is that Michele’s sons were born two weeks after Katie so that’s two baby swaps in one month :’)

Omg I didn't even think it would be at the same hospital (obv they weren't born on screen and I assumed the Connors moved to Weatherfield) but I just looked it up, oh my god laugh.gif The odds of it happening are so rare so its terrible continuity and really jumping the shark to

QUOTE(Summer Blossom @ Jul 27 2018, 09:44 PM) *
Why is there a 25 year old woman with a 24 year old daughter on this??

Sarah and Bethany I assume you mean have a 13 year age gap, Sarah had Bethany when she was 13, but the problem is that Tina O'Brien has barely aged so still looks in her early 20s rather than 31 as she's meant to be and Lucy Fallon looks a bit older than 18 laugh.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 29th July 2018, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Jul 29 2018, 07:34 PM) *
Omg I didn't even think it would be at the same hospital (obv they weren't born on screen and I assumed the Connors moved to Weatherfield) but I just looked it up, oh my god laugh.gif The odds of it happening are so rare so its terrible continuity and really jumping the shark to

I’m all for different opinions but it’s one of those storylines where I genuinely can’t see how anyone can defend it laugh.gif I’ve seen a few scenes of Liz’s baby dying at the time and they were incredibly important and marked a big change for the character. I don’t think Kate Oates has done bad at Corrie but she has very little respect for the show’s history imo

Posted by: Mack. 30th July 2018, 12:55 PM

Does anyone watch the Classic Coronation Street episodes on ITV3 at all?

An iconic episode will be shown this afternoon with Alan Bradley’s death by tram in Blackpool which was viewed by over 26 million.

Posted by: Mack. 31st July 2018, 10:37 AM

Rita must be hoping that rough-around-the-edges Gemma will eventually come good and turn out just like Leanne in the future.

Posted by: Liаm 31st July 2018, 11:26 AM

I think she already has a bit, she's got a good heart deep down and just wants to prove herself (and maybe needs to say no a bit more, like when her friends came and she had a party at Rita's and they stole her stuff, and she didn't stand up to them but had a conscience over it).

Posted by: Mack. 31st July 2018, 12:09 PM

Surprised that Dev has been in Coronation Street since 1999. Where next for him?

Posted by: pippa 31st July 2018, 12:24 PM

I am sure the next Dev storyline will be matching him with a new love interest.
Dev is someone i would not miss if he left or was axed.

Posted by: Andrew. 31st July 2018, 12:27 PM

I really like Gemma now she’s stopped chewing with her mouth open ;o

QUOTE(Mack. @ Jul 31 2018, 01:09 PM) *
Surprised that Dev has been in Coronation Street since 1999. Where next for him?

Tbh I quite like Dev (if not for the eldorado level acting x) and he should get a new love interest, maybe Eileen so we can see the fun side of her again!?

Posted by: troublepink 31st July 2018, 01:42 PM

QUOTE(Mack. @ Jul 30 2018, 01:55 PM) *
Does anyone watch the Classic Coronation Street episodes on ITV3 at all?

An iconic episode will be shown this afternoon with Alan Bradley’s death by tram in Blackpool which was viewed by over 26 million.


Yes I've been watching Classic Corrie, prefer it to regular corrie atm laugh.gif

I just wish it was available on the itv hub because if I miss it for whatever reason then I have to watch it on sky+ which means I can't watch it on my iPad or phone...first world problems I know laugh.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 31st July 2018, 07:02 PM

Why must they gave Antony Cotton this homeless storyline? GIVE IT SOMEBODY WHO CAN ACT FFS

Posted by: Mack. 1st August 2018, 12:07 PM

QUOTE(Jαsє @ Jul 31 2018, 08:02 PM) *
Why must they gave Antony Cotton this homeless storyline? GIVE IT SOMEBODY WHO CAN ACT FFS

Who would you have given the homeless storyline to then, Jase?

Posted by: Jαsє 1st August 2018, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(Mack. @ Aug 1 2018, 01:07 PM) *
Who would you have given the homeless storyline to then, Jase?


Brooke Vincent. She's such a talented actress and it's criminal how they barely give her any decent storylines!

Posted by: JosephAvery 1st August 2018, 01:34 PM

I can see why they chose Sean - Anthony Cotton rarely has much to do and it makes sense in-universe for Sean because he has no family ties on the street. However, I'd agree that I'd rather he didn't have it :')

Posted by: pippa 1st August 2018, 02:02 PM

I find Sophie as irritating as Sean. She is a very average actress who spends far too much time pouting which weakens her performances.


Posted by: Liаm 1st August 2018, 04:03 PM

Yeah I thought the same, it makes sense as a character for it to be Sean more than pretty much anyone, Sophie for example has both Kevin and Sally who'd never seen her out on the street. Most characters that need a major story you could give it are in a similar position or have a home/business (like say Dev) so it wouldn't happen. It's just a shame that it's such a poor actor. Also I have majorly eye rolled at pretty much every promo interview he's done for this, as usual making it about himself, he keeps going on about a guy he met like once going homeless and what he did to help drama.gif


I'm conflicted because it's a really important and real issue they should cover, it's just a shame the only character they could really do it with is Sean. I suppose they could have had Seb being a bit more forceful and Abi being homeless, but I think her trying to get her kids back is an integral part of getting her character established. I think they wanted to tell the story with an established character who's popular on the street to show that homelessness can happen to those you might least expect and the feelings of shame it might bring, how he feels he couldn't just say to Fiz he had nowhere to go so suffers in silence.

Posted by: Jαsє 1st August 2018, 04:19 PM

Oh I get why they chose him laugh.gif I just meant it's a shame for them to give it to somebody with such horrendous acting abilities.

Posted by: Andrew. 1st August 2018, 04:37 PM

One of the best things about Kate Oates' time is how she's reduced Sean, I know she has to give him a storyline eventually but Anthony Cotton AND Sean are both so unbearable laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 1st August 2018, 05:35 PM

The storyline is good but the character and actor are simply awful. I in full agree about Anthony making the storyline about himself and even worse using it as a reason for his attitude on Dancing on Ice. He had the same attitude on Im A Celebrity, in fact, anything i have seen him on he appears to have an attitude problem and over the top sense of importance about himself. Kate Oates, thankfully didn't give him much air time, ideally she would have went one further and axed him.

Posted by: Jαsє 1st August 2018, 11:12 PM

Christ. Secondhand embarrassment @ Antony Cotton's acting tonight mellow.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 1st August 2018, 11:19 PM

QUOTE(Jαsє @ Aug 2 2018, 12:12 AM) *
Christ. Secondhand embarrassment @ Antony Cotton's acting tonight mellow.gif

I like that they're doing this storyline but it means nothing if the way it's being handled and portrayed is awful laugh.gif I get that people have too much pride when it comes to homelessness/financial issues but it's not that bad that Sean couldn't just ask Eileen and she'd let him live with her immediately? laugh.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 1st August 2018, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Aug 2 2018, 12:19 AM) *
it's not that bad that Sean couldn't just ask Eileen and she'd let him live with her immediately? laugh.gif


I've literally just thought the exact same thing while he was sat in the hospital!! laugh.gif It's just silly tbh

Waaaay too much Daniel/Sinead in these episodes too sick2.gif

EDIT: I'm loving David and Billy together!!! It'd be so nice seeing David with an actual friend so I hope their friendship continues to develop.

Posted by: Jαsє 1st August 2018, 11:22 PM

"What'd your brother say?!"

omg Alya's an ACTUAL c*nt mellow.gif

Posted by: Mack. 3rd August 2018, 10:19 AM

Maureen Lipman is rejoining Corrie after appearing in a brief stunt in 2002 as Lillian Spencer. She will be playing Tyrone's grandmother.


Posted by: Jαsє 6th August 2018, 11:06 PM

"Financially embarrassed" laugh.gif

Posted by: Mack. 9th August 2018, 09:41 AM

How did Tracy spot Steve and Abi without noticing that she was kissing him?

Posted by: Mack. 10th August 2018, 11:37 AM

Peter Barlow? What do you make of him?


Posted by: Mack. 14th August 2018, 12:50 PM

Sally dressed a clown, a new experience for many.

Posted by: pippa 14th August 2018, 03:51 PM

It is likely that Steve and Abi will end up together so i would believe a full on affair is coming soon.
It looks evident that Steve and Tracey wont be staying together.

Posted by: Mack. 15th August 2018, 12:42 PM

I really hope that when Nick comes back that we don't have another storyline with him/Leanne or him/Carla getting back together.

Posted by: Mack. 15th August 2018, 12:49 PM

Blanche Hunt on talking about Liz Mcdonald

QUOTE

Skirts no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner. And roots as dark as her soul

And when she was talking about Roy and Hayley Cropper

QUOTE
He's a loony. And she'a man.


Some great quotes from a very much missed character.

Posted by: Mack. 16th August 2018, 09:49 AM

Peter for some reason looks like an ageing Novak Djokovic.

Posted by: pippa 16th August 2018, 03:55 PM

Blanche had some of the most superb one liners, a truly missed character on the Street.

Posted by: Andrew. 16th August 2018, 10:04 PM

Is it just me or does the show feel different in the last few weeks? laugh.gif Monday with Sally as the clown was painful :’)

Posted by: Mack. 17th August 2018, 11:12 AM

Did we need Peter & Carla having that scene in the factory?

Posted by: pippa 17th August 2018, 01:33 PM

I am tired of Carla, she is the Mick of EastEnders, over used and added to as many scenes and storylines possible.

Posted by: JAKE 20th August 2018, 05:19 PM

i think that’s A STRETCH; her storylines have been v family-centric since her return
and i think she’s fabulously acted and rather complex; mick is none of those things and he’s nothing more than a highly paid, overused and lightweight parody of a character.


Posted by: Andrew. 20th August 2018, 06:19 PM

Carla’s return has been nothing short of disastrous imo sad.gif there’s a reason why Alison King left in the first place and that’s because the character was completely burned out. Stuart Blackburn and Kate Oates seem to see Carla as an antihero who we’re supposed to love/a good person at heart when Carla was always written as a nasty cow who would do anything to get what she wanted. The Peter/Carla relationship was toxic from the start following from her rape, just who is asking for them to be together?

I get why some dislike Alya but having a confident young woman running her first business and actually having some AMBITIONS (in a street of Sineads) was really refreshing but of course precious Carla had to get her factory back. god the connors are vile and I don’t get why a) we’re supposed to like them and b) they’re shoved down our throats :/

Posted by: Mack. 24th August 2018, 09:26 AM

What did we make of Sean's homelessness storyline?

Posted by: Jαsє 24th August 2018, 01:49 PM

QUOTE(Mack. @ Aug 24 2018, 10:26 AM) *
What did we make of Sean's homelessness storyline?


Ridiculous. The whole notion of him having too much pride and wanting to sleep rough and beg over asking bloody Eileen if he can stay with her for a bit is absurd. The fact he can't act isn't helping either!

Posted by: JosephAvery 26th August 2018, 02:31 PM

I could appreciate what they were going for with Sean's storyline but I just don't like the character / his acting so it wasn't executed so well in the end. Plus they all commented on how rough he looked etc but there wasn't even the slightest hint of stubble on his face? :')

Posted by: JAKE 27th August 2018, 09:09 PM

the sean storyline was shocking; you didn’t feel any empathy for him and ppl don’t become homeless due to ‘too much pride’. homelessness is an important issue to talk about but it’s jot right when it’s done in such a misjudged, off-kilter fashion it’s tantamount to miseducation

Posted by: JAKE 27th August 2018, 09:10 PM

i’m really enjoying recent episodes; seeing the older cast members in the mix is great

rita is a queen of life *.*

Posted by: Mack. 28th August 2018, 12:20 PM

Allegedly Tina Malone could be joining Coronation Street:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6099345/Tina-Malone-talks-Coronation-Street-bosses-role-ITV-soap.html

Posted by: Andrew. 28th August 2018, 04:25 PM

Chesney sending Henry off to be murdered and it being played for laughs mellow.gif

Posted by: JAKE 29th August 2018, 07:37 PM

cathy and gemma really do look like they could be mother and daughter ohmy.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 29th August 2018, 09:54 PM

Tina Malone's a revolting person. She can be kept

Posted by: Jαsє 29th August 2018, 10:32 PM

Rana's mother is f'n repugnant blink.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 30th August 2018, 10:27 PM

Sinead will get cancer ohmy.gif I can see this being like Sienna's storyline in Hollyoaks except way less tolerable laugh.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 30th August 2018, 10:45 PM

Again with the giving serious/sensitive storylines to people on the show who can't act mellow.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 2nd September 2018, 08:48 PM

This has been painful the last few weeks

Posted by: Liаm 3rd September 2018, 07:03 PM

I lowkey stan Angie and think she could be good but Jude needs to go, what an absolute bore drama.gif

Put Angie and Adam together or something and let her be re-invigorated.

Posted by: JosephAvery 3rd September 2018, 07:09 PM

Jude and Angie absolutely had to split up and I hope it stays that way, Angie will be so much more interesting away from him!

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2018, 06:52 PM

Ruby and Hope necklace-gate for best storyline tbh

Posted by: JosephAvery 5th September 2018, 06:58 PM

Not Tyrone's dad looking younger than him

Posted by: Andrew. 5th September 2018, 07:03 PM

QUOTE(JosephAvery @ Sep 5 2018, 07:58 PM) *
Not Tyrone's dad looking younger than him

I was about to say !! Thank god he’s not as that would’ve been the worst casting ever laugh.gif

Urp and Roobeh being the highlight of this *.*

Posted by: Andrew. 8th September 2018, 01:28 PM

Bethany is becoming so tiresome sad.gif All she does is screech. The Bethany abuse storyline was done well at the time but its been ruined since by all the unnecessary shock twists, Mel coming back for Bethany, Kayla etc. It makes a mockery of the whole raising awareness laugh.gif (which is really important)

Posted by: Jαsє 8th September 2018, 03:26 PM

Lowkey stan Hope and Ruby

"he had his foot off!" rotf.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 10th September 2018, 11:47 PM

The Katie storyline is ridiculous, surely it must be a scam :/

Posted by: Andrew. 12th September 2018, 07:02 PM

Wtf just happened

Posted by: liamk97 12th September 2018, 09:43 PM

This is absolutely crazy. I can maybe get why Jim would want pay back on Liz and Steve but he would never want to steal their money and he would certainly never have made such a con of Katie still being alive. I think I'd rather Katie actually was alive. That may have undermined the original storyline but this is just an insult to Jim's character and makes a total mockery of the show.

Posted by: Jαsє 12th September 2018, 10:41 PM

I'm LOVING Tyrone's nan

Posted by: Liаm 12th September 2018, 11:32 PM

I thought they'd at least have kept it going a bit longer and made us think it was real, I agree I think I'd actually rather she was mixed up in the hospital. It's really disrespectful to the memory of Katie, to Jim's character, everything... It's just another excuse for him to pop back for a bit, f*** Liz up and be on his way again.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 13th September 2018, 01:31 AM

It's bad in that he would use his own daughter for a revenge plot as jim was never that bad to liz it just seems very out of character, I never liked jim and I never got the big fan fare he gets.

Posted by: Mack. 13th September 2018, 11:04 AM

What a gross storyline though for Liz/Jim/Hannah. I thought the idea of Katie not being dead was bad enough but this one is horrible. I can't imagine Jim would do something so cruel to Liz and what does that young girl see in a sick old ex-con anyway?

Posted by: Liаm 13th September 2018, 01:14 PM

QUOTE(Feel_The_Fever @ Sep 13 2018, 02:31 AM) *
It's bad in that he would use his own daughter for a revenge plot as jim was never that bad to liz it just seems very out of character, I never liked jim and I never got the big fan fare he gets.

Agreed, it might be that I'm too young to have been around for his actual initial stint, but when he just comes back for small stints it's the same old few lines and catchprases, so it is. It's inevitably going to end up with him either back in prison or having to go on the run to avoid prison or something like that as well, you can tell how it's going to end as soon as he returns laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 13th September 2018, 07:07 PM

His storylines are extremely repetitive and his acting is very wooden.

Posted by: Jαsє 14th September 2018, 07:35 PM

Yeah this Jim/"Katie" storyline needs to die ASAP.

Posted by: troublepink 17th September 2018, 02:03 PM

I saw a video on youtube this morning that said tyrone will find out that his mother is actually Cilla, which would make him brother to fiz and Chesney. A quick google search shows an article saying that actress Wendi Peters would return 'for the right storyline'. I hope this is not true, this is worse than the Jim/Kate storyline laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

Posted by: JosephAvery 17th September 2018, 02:32 PM

QUOTE(troublepink @ Sep 17 2018, 03:03 PM) *
I saw a video on youtube this morning that said tyrone will find out that his mother is actually Cilla, which would make him brother to fiz and Chesney. A quick google search shows an article saying that actress Wendi Peters would return 'for the right storyline'. I hope this is not true, this is worse than the Jim/Kate storyline laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

Surely that would be one step too far, especially as it would imply incest.... I hope it's not true anyway! mellow.gif

Posted by: Liаm 17th September 2018, 02:49 PM

There's absolutely no way they'd do that laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 17th September 2018, 07:37 PM

Christ what on earth is this Toyah/Leanne/Imran shite drama.gif Also Evelyn is f***ing terrible, she's like a really hammed up sketch show parody of a classic 80s matriarch.

Stanning Tracey being onto Hannah tho *.*

Posted by: Jαsє 18th September 2018, 12:02 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a866434/coronation-street-spoilers-tim-metcalfe-arrested/

Who is writing this shit? mellow.gif

Posted by: Mack. 18th September 2018, 03:33 PM

QUOTE(troublepink @ Sep 17 2018, 03:03 PM) *
I saw a video on youtube this morning that said tyrone will find out that his mother is actually Cilla, which would make him brother to fiz and Chesney. A quick google search shows an article saying that actress Wendi Peters would return 'for the right storyline'. I hope this is not true, this is worse than the Jim/Kate storyline laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

That would just unbelievable, surely it wouldn't happen.

Posted by: Andrew. 19th September 2018, 04:21 PM

It's looking very likely Tim and Gina will have an affair drama.gif

It really feels like all Kate Oates' good work is being undone laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 19th September 2018, 06:37 PM

Really dont want that to happen.
It ruins the work of Kate Oates.

Posted by: Jαsє 19th September 2018, 07:39 PM

Which is ironic really considering Kate's fetish for affairs laugh.gif

Posted by: Jαsє 25th September 2018, 07:45 PM

Corrie's that bad right now that I don't think I can watch it anymore :/ Catching up on Monday nights episodes and it's woeful mellow.gif

EDIT: Yeah I'm done. This Jim/fake Katie storyline is offensively bad and there's really nothing else going on. The upcoming return of Nick bloody Tilsley and Gina and Tim having an affair does absolutely nothing for me.

Posted by: Liаm 26th September 2018, 06:55 PM

'Erp is such an icon, Roobeh not getting her chance to shine with Santagate tho </3

Posted by: Liаm 28th September 2018, 07:52 PM

Jude is f***ing VILE, what will he not lie about drama.gif

also same x

https://twitter.com/fergu65/status/1045763356852989953

Posted by: Liаm 12th October 2018, 07:39 PM

https://twitter.com/swoodsey/status/1050822909428686848

I'M ABSOLUTELY DYING

Posted by: Andrew. 12th October 2018, 07:45 PM

That was underwhelming ngl laugh.gif

Posted by: Liаm 12th October 2018, 07:56 PM

They should have killed off one of Ryan or Ali if they actually wanted a "shock death". This villain of one week is dead, I suppose it moreso leads to Ali having a downward spiral and it's going to be about how they (and he in particular) deal with the aftermath. I mean ofc the circumstance of him murdering Ronan was a shock, but they shouldn't have advertised and built it up so much when that was obviously him who died. Hmm at "omg he's a murderer" yet again being a "dark side" to someone though laugh.gif

Tracey has been iconic this week though and I LOVE Abi, best newbie in ages.

Posted by: Jase 🎃 12th October 2018, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Oct 12 2018, 08:39 PM) *
https://twitter.com/swoodsey/status/1050822909428686848

I'M ABSOLUTELY DYING


Surely the best Corrie moment of 2018? rotf.gif

Posted by: liamk97 16th October 2018, 04:17 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a868571/coronation-street-shayne-ward-really-hurt-ntas-snub-aidan-connor-suicide-storyline/

Bit of a poor attitude to have, no? Doesn't everyone work hard at what they do? The storyline of Aidan's suicide always came across as quite awards-pandering to me anyway and this isn't doing much to change my mind.

Posted by: Andrew. 16th October 2018, 04:21 PM

The aftermath was really poor and it felt like Aiden was forgotten about after a few weeks tbh, if there was a single episode award then I'd understand where he was coming from.

Posted by: HannibalLetcher 23rd October 2018, 01:51 PM

What sort of storyline would you give for Adam Barlow?


Posted by: Liаm 23rd October 2018, 05:03 PM

Something that involves him in a state of undress xx

Posted by: Liаm 24th October 2018, 01:36 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a869165/coronation-street-spoiler-pictures-roy-cropper-accused-dogging/

manson.gif

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 29th October 2018, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(liamk97 @ Oct 16 2018, 04:17 PM) *
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a868571/coronation-street-shayne-ward-really-hurt-ntas-snub-aidan-connor-suicide-storyline/

Bit of a poor attitude to have, no? Doesn't everyone work hard at what they do? The storyline of Aidan's suicide always came across as quite awards-pandering to me anyway and this isn't doing much to change my mind.


This is an issue I do have with corrie,I often feel the cast always feel their storylines are robbed at award ceremonies and that everything they do us the best when it's not always the case.

Posted by: Liаm 31st October 2018, 07:41 PM

Obv the storyline is sad but my god Sinead is just SO drab I can't be assed with this storyline drama.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 9th November 2018, 07:36 PM

Never realised I fancied Tim 👀

Posted by: Liаm 10th November 2018, 12:49 AM

Omg I'm glad I'm not the only one with a severe weakness for a dadbod

Posted by: Aaron. 27th November 2018, 07:09 PM

I just spent the last few months getting caught up on this. Hulu has a years worth of Coronation Street to watch. The last time I watched I think was around 2010 when Tracy killed her Boyfriend or Husband and went to jail... so I was very happy to see her back tuning in!

I was a pretty light watcher back when.. but I do obviously recall Audrey, Tracy, Ken, Gail ect..
It's been a treat watching over the last few months.. sad I'm all caught up now but here has been a few of my favorite (and not) storylines

BEST:
Anything with Carla: I don't know if she was on when I watched before, but I love her so much <3. Such a boss.
Anything with Rana/Kate: I came in just as Rana realized she had feelings for Kate. I thought everything was expertly played out and somewhat realistic if it was to ever happen in real life. I don't much care for this Baby/No Baby storyline however.
Anything with Pat Phelan: Probably a touchy subject, again I came in a little later with that guy being locked up in that basement.. so I may not have seen how long this has all been going for.. or even the whole backstory but the ending(s) with his death(s) were amazing. Brilliant and captivating storyline for me!
Anything with Eva: Again she was another one that was new to me.. she seemed a little meek/quiet when I turned in (apparently she had something to do with the demise of Underworld which I never understood and people were pretty much abusive towards her) but the whole Baby storyline tied in with Aiden was just great to watch. I need her to come back soon so I can appreciate her some more!
David Rape Storyline: Ehhh.... not a fan of David and the acting, but they actually pulled this one out of the bag.
Aiden's Death: Pretty much executed perfectly and I never saw it coming. I didn't even read he had left the show. He was a great character but everyone else afterwards made the storyline so brilliant. I wish I had more time to watch him when he was around however.

OKAY:
Anything with Fiz/Tyrone: Okay this should actually be in the WHY/TERRIBLE category, but I do really like both of them together (him more than her). I guess it's the nostalgia. Both the cheating storyline and the grandmother storylines have been awful.
Anything with Todd/Billy: Okay I don't understand their relationship at all, or Summer fits into anything (terrible actress) or why they haven't just killed Todd off. Billy has been great however, his storylines have been terrible but I appreciate the effort he has put in.
Anything with Steve/Tracy: I love both of them, they were in my first round of watching obviously. Lots of nostalgia - but... god... give them something to work with please!
Whatever is happening with Sally: This has gone on a bit long now, hasn't it?

WHY/TERRIBLE:
Anything with Sinead/Daniel/CHESNEH: Sinead is just awful, I honestly can't listen to her voice. The whole relationship with Chesney was pretty obvious. I don't actually mind Daniel at all.. but she does my head in. I do also recall/like Chesney from before, but they've really killed his character haven't they?
Anything with Bethany/Craig: I don't actually mind Bethany at all, I came in at the end of her big story with whoever was pimping her out.. but her and Craig together makes zero sense. I do like her with that cute guy that's just come back (son of Michelle? his name escapes me - tho I'd rather see him with his non-biological brother kink.gif Craig is just painful to watch however.
Anything with Adam Barlow: Beautiful to look at and listen to, but can they do something with his character already?!
Anything with Gemma/Beth: UGH GET OFF MY SCREEN PLEASE.
Anything with Mary/Jude/Jude's Wife: When he first came on my screen I thought, oh - there's someone I could get behind. But yeah... no... they basically destroyed any chance there. Terrible acting on all fronts. The wife wasn't that bad I guess. She could stay.
Sean being homeless: Another classic Corrie actor, but this was just awful.

Posted by: Liаm 17th December 2018, 08:53 PM

Jesus christ at Kate legit seducing Adam to get a baby because Rana wouldn't do the whole fertility thing rotf.gif

I love them as a couple but Kate is abominable at times. Why can't they just let them be happy, I know if all soap couples were happy it'd be boring but it's just ridiculous now!

Posted by: CarrotNinja 26th December 2018, 05:00 PM

I think Corrie is now better than EastEnders. EastEnders have brought back Alfie and Cat and now its gone boring again.

Posted by: Andrew. 31st December 2018, 08:36 PM

Jesus Dev's acting tonight *_____*

since when did Eileen become so vile lol

Posted by: Crazy Chris 3rd January 2019, 09:42 AM

So is Lewis dead? Seems like it. Don't think he nicked Audrey's money though but reckon Nick did instead. Maybe he got her password somehow.



Posted by: Andrew. 3rd January 2019, 02:08 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Jan 3 2019, 09:42 AM) *
So is Lewis dead? Seems like it. Don't think he nicked Audrey's money though but reckon Nick did instead. Maybe he got her password somehow.

It would make sense as Nick has to pay off Elsa.

Posted by: pippa 3rd January 2019, 04:24 PM

If Lewis is dead it will make more drama for it to be revealed that someone like Nick stole the money.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 3rd January 2019, 05:49 PM

Apparently they've filmed Lewis's funeral so he is dead.

Posted by: pippa 3rd January 2019, 07:54 PM

The haunted snooker hall stuff with Peter, Dev and Kirk highlighted how Dev and Kirk really have passed their sell by date.
The Sinead cancer storyline really was given to the wrong character as i find Sinead extremely annoying.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 4th January 2019, 10:09 AM

QUOTE(pippa @ Jan 3 2019, 07:54 PM) *
The haunted snooker hall stuff with Peter, Dev and Kirk highlighted how Dev and Kirk really have passed their sell by date.
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Yes it really was cringworthy.

Posted by: Liаm 4th January 2019, 08:39 PM

Really fancy Gemma's brother and idk how I feel about that...

Also Chesney is f***ing abysmal manson.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 7th January 2019, 05:29 PM

Do any of you watch or record Classic Corrie in the afternoons on ITV3? They show two a day. It's great, better than the current Corrie and they're up to April 1991 now.

Posted by: crazycatlady 7th January 2019, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Jan 7 2019, 05:29 PM) *
Do any of you watch or record Classic Corrie in the afternoons on ITV3? They show two a day. It's great, better than the current Corrie and they're up to April 1991 now.


I watch it all the time, from the beginning when they first started showing it on itv3. I missed a couple months around the time when Brian died, but I always try not to miss an episode now. I watch that more than regular corrie laugh.gif

I often have to record it (hate that its not on the itv hub), but sometimes I find the episodes on youtube if I want to watch it on my iPad or tv upstairs smile.gif

Posted by: Crazy Chris 8th January 2019, 09:42 AM

QUOTE(crazycatlady @ Jan 7 2019, 06:07 PM) *
I watch it all the time, from the beginning when they first started showing it on itv3. I missed a couple months around the time when Brian died, but I always try not to miss an episode now. I watch that more than regular corrie laugh.gif

I often have to record it (hate that its not on the itv hub), but sometimes I find the episodes on youtube if I want to watch it on my iPad or tv upstairs smile.gif



Most are on YT but not every one. If it's a big story-line, like the one when Brian died, ITV block it.

Posted by: crazycatlady 9th January 2019, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Jan 8 2019, 09:42 AM) *
Most are on YT but not every one. If it's a big story-line, like the one when Brian died, ITV block it.


I've always wondered why they don't show it on the itv hub, I think I read somewhere ages ago that its something to do with regular corrie being on there but they could always call this one 'classic corrie' so there is no confusion.

Posted by: Crazy Chris 12th January 2019, 09:27 AM

QUOTE(crazycatlady @ Jan 9 2019, 07:40 AM) *
I've always wondered why they don't show it on the itv hub, I think I read somewhere ages ago that its something to do with regular corrie being on there but they could always call this one 'classic corrie' so there is no confusion.



Something to do with legal issues someone on Digital Spy said. Apparently that was the reason at the start of these repeats but you'd think they could have sorted such issues out by now. It's been on 15 months.

Yesterday's first one isn't on YT. mad.gif

Posted by: crazycatlady 13th January 2019, 12:00 PM

QUOTE(Crazy Chris @ Jan 12 2019, 09:27 AM) *
Something to do with legal issues someone on Digital Spy said. Apparently that was the reason at the start of these repeats but you'd think they could have sorted such issues out by now. It's been on 15 months.

Yesterday's first one isn't on YT. mad.gif


I often like to binge watch them on youtube, but then I get to an episode that isn't on and have to wait until ITV3 catch up with me and show it laugh.gif

Posted by: Spiceboy 13th January 2019, 06:20 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Jan 4 2019, 08:39 PM) *
Really fancy Gemma's brother and idk how I feel about that...:


Me too laugh.gif There's something about him but yet I feel kinda gross about it laugh.gif

Posted by: pippa 17th January 2019, 09:34 PM

Gemma's brother is an intriguing character and i agree he really has that something.

Posted by: Liаm 19th January 2019, 12:26 AM

Glad I'm not the only one laugh.gif His heart is probably in the right place, you've got to love a diamond in the rough bad boy.

I think Abi has to be my current fave, her with Gail, Sally and Yasmeen tonight was hilarious laugh.gif She's got right balance of heart, comic relief and can be a damn good actress in serious things when she has to as well.

Posted by: Andrew. 22nd January 2019, 08:23 PM

Rana is getting killed off ohmy.gif I know it’s the sun but they’re usually reliable with these things

FFS WHY NOT KATE

Posted by: Liаm 22nd January 2019, 08:26 PM

what the f***

Posted by: Andrew. 22nd January 2019, 08:34 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Jan 22 2019, 08:26 PM) *
what the f***

I’m not sure tbh, one positive is it’s end of Kana (it ruined Rana’s potential imo but we’ll have to put up with miserable Kate for months now laugh.gif

Posted by: Common Sense 24th January 2019, 10:07 AM

So the father of Amy's baby is: Gang leader TYLER. Sworn enemy of Simon. Storyline goes on months as she decides to have the baby.

Posted by: Liаm 24th January 2019, 10:40 AM

The above exit is confirmed but not the circumstances sad.gif

Posted by: Liаm 1st February 2019, 07:35 PM

Abi is the best thing to happen to this show in YEARS

Posted by: pippa 1st February 2019, 08:33 PM

I simply cant connect to the Sinead cancer storyline.
Had the storyline gone to a better character it could have much more emotional.

Posted by: Liаm 8th February 2019, 09:50 PM

Gemma and Chesney are f***ing excruciating manson.gif

Posted by: Andrew. 9th February 2019, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Feb 8 2019, 09:50 PM) *
Gemma and Chesney are f***ing excruciating manson.gif

omg IKR, two of the worst characters in the show being made as some ultra romantic pairing, yuck x I'm sick of Gemma appearing in every episode, I don't get why we're meant to like her? her brother's even worse *__*

I'm not really sure what's happened to this show, it's become so bad recently. It's made me yearn for Phelan etc which I never thought I would a year ago laugh.gif Deadwood characters are being pushed to the front of the show and everything feels so stale.

Posted by: Liаm 11th February 2019, 08:47 PM

This whole Nick as a villain thing is super boring too, ik he stole Audrey's money to pay back Elsa but now he's suddenly trying to go for this whole threatening villain vibe always there brooding and looming over everything and it just doesn't work.

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