Corrie: 50 great years..by Tony Warren

[sean slater]

I think it's a nice tribute though I dont really see what Boyzone has got to do with Coronation Street. Wonder what song they will sing?

[alan45]

I think it's a nice tribute though I dont really see what Boyzone has got to do with Coronation Street. Wonder what song they will sing?

Probably as a favour to Keith Duffy.

[Chloe O'brien]

Man will fame hungry Kym stop at nothing to get herself the centre of attention.

[Liz HF]

I agree, they probably did it because of Keith Duffy. I think this is a fantastic idea! The stars have certainly been very busy in the run up to the live episode. The actor’s skills are certainly going to be tested in tonight's episode.

Liz

[Perdita]

CORRIE boss Phil Collinson admits he is using the soap as a platform to promote GAY rights.
The gay producer reckons the current lesbian storyline involving Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) and Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson) helps create positive role models.

Phil said: "Coronation Street is an amazing platform.

"What's transmitted on Monday night people talk about in pubs, clubs and at work the next day.

"You can really make a difference to the way people think - and this show has always had a gay sensibility."

He said Corrie was created by gay writer Tony Warren 50 years ago, so it was fitting that a gay man was running it in its golden anniverary year.

The Sun