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    Aww I liked Curly! Although I cant remember much of him

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    He's very much a 90's character though and most from then wouldn't work in the show nowadays. I did love that storyline with him and that crazy Ann woman though haha.
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    There has to be a decent storyline for him to be brought back otherwise it will just be rubbish, the only ones who really know him are The Websters, Barlows,McDonalds, Rita, Jack and Emily.

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    ITV and Ofcom have reportedly received a number of complaints over remarks about Christianity made by Ken Barlow during Coronation Street's Easter Sunday episode.

    The Sunday evening edition of the soap, which attracted an audience of 5.4m, contained scenes in which Ken - portrayed by William Roache - played down the role of the church and Christianity in front of his family, including his grandson Simon (Alex Bain).

    In the script, written by Mark Wadlow, Ken was seen telling his son Peter (Chris Gascoyne) that his attendance at church was "pure tokenism", which prompted Blanche (Maggie Jones) to interject, claiming that Simon needed some "spiritual sustenance" following the his recent ordeals.

    Ken, however, responded that Simon should seek such strength "in his fellow man rather than recourse to a supernatural being", to which Blanche accused her son-in-law of being a "heathen".

    As the Barlows readied themselves for the Easter service, Ken questioned why his son was "joining in with the charade", before challenging Peter as to why he was allowing his son to be "indoctrinated".

    Despite Peter suggesting that Simon would be able to make his mind up when he was older, Ken held the belief that "it might be too late by then".

    The episode in question did, however, feature scenes within an animal-filled church, in which worshippers - including the Webster family - sang the hymn 'Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven'.

    On the Barlows' return home in the second half of the episode, Ken went on to criticise Simon's school for teaching him creationism, before justifying his standpoint, claiming that his grandson "should have another viewpoint to balance the teachings from the church".

    However, while talking to Simon about The Big Bang Theory, the ex-school teacher was silenced when Simon questioned whether his late mother Lucy was actually in heaven.

    Towards the end of the episode, Ken appeared in The Rovers with Gail's (Helen Worth) father Ted Page (Michael Byrne), where he spoke of Peter "spouting religious clichés about angels and harps" and insisted that "even children should be told the truth".

    During the scene, Ken questioned whether Ted was "one of them", meaning a Christian, spurring his intellectual friend to clarify that he found the church "comforting" after the loss of his partner. Ken, however, closed the conversation by saying: "Well of course it's comforting - that's how they get their hooks into you when you're feeling vulnerable."

    A Weatherfield spokesman this evening told DS: "Coronation Street is a soap opera set in modern society and therefore represents views from all side of the religious spectrum.

    "At the moment, we have a very positive story involving Sophie Webster and her new-found interest in religion, while Emily Bishop has also always been seen as a very positive representation of Christianity."

    They added: "Likewise Ken Barlow's different views on religion have always been a strong aspect of his character."

    Ironically, during the discussion about creationism in the first half of Sunday's episode, Blanche made a snide, off-the-cuff remark to Ken, asking whether he would prefer Simon to be taught lesbianism as opposed to creationism.

    The remark follows last week's report that churchgoing student Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) is to embark on a lesbian relationship with best friend Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson).

    In January, Coronation Street execs came under fire after a vicar accused the soap of covering up a brass cross at his church's altar during filming for Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone's (Alan Halsall) wedding for 'fear of causing offence'.

    ITV later issued a statement denying that the cross was intentionally obstructed, instead claiming that the religious symbol was moved "so that it was not hidden".

    FFS, do some people only watch tv so they can pick on the scripts? What about free speech? Ken was having a private conversation with his family and then Ted, surely he is allowed to air his views, even if viewers disagree with his statement?
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    CORRIE beauty Samia Smith was devastated last night after her dad died following a battle with cancer.
    The 26-year-old actress, who plays downtrodden crimper Maria Connor, has taken time off the ITV1 soap to grieve.

    A show insider said: “Samia was close to her dad Joseph and is upset.”

    It is the latest tragedy to hit the Corrie cast.

    The wife of Ken Barlow star Bill Roache died suddenly in February and Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) suffered the loss of her new-born premature baby.

    Producers have had to juggle filming schedules for Samia because a major storyline has pregnant Maria unwittingly getting closer to husband Liam’s killer Tony Gordon.

    Samia said recently she felt drained by her depressing storylines, adding: “It’s been 18 months of solid misery.”

    Her real-life mum Patsy, a one-time cabaret star, met French-Lebanese hubby Joseph, an ex-diver, while touring the Middle East.

    They ran an off-licence in Salford before separating.

    How sad for her

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    Coronation Street actor Mikey North suffered a broken jaw and required emergency surgery after being attacked during the Easter break.

    According to The Mirror, the 22-year-old - who plays Weatherfield's cocky Gary Windass - was assaulted by two attackers as he returned home from a club with his girlfriend and a group of friends in his hometown of Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

    Reports suggest that the two thugs provoked North about his Corrie role, before leaving him in a heap on the pavement, covered in blood.

    Following the attack, North attended A&E at the local hospital for treatment.

    A Coronation Street spokesman said: "There was an incident at the weekend which resulted in Mikey North sustaining facial injuries.

    They added: "He was treated in hospital and the matter is now in the hands of the police."

    A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police commented: "A 19-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released on bail while police enquiries continue."

    Hope he gets better soon.

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    HUNKY Rupert Hill is set to shock his army of female fans – by playing a paedophile.



    His role as a sick barrister is a world away from Street heart-throb Jamie Baldwin.

    Rupert, 30, plays a lawyer called Peter who accidentally sends an email to everyone in his address book – with a child porn picture attached.

    The stage play Future Me, showing at Only Connect in London’s King’s Cross until April 26, follows Peter as he becomes close to a girl of 12.

    Rupert said: “It is a difficult subject and a lot of people have problems with it.”

    He took the part to get rid of the “Jamie Baldwin” tag.

    “I would like to be known for other things,” he said.

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    A female Coronation Street director was injured on set earlier today when a car collided with her.

    At around 12.30pm, preparations were underway for filming a scene, which involved a small amount of non-essential background car movement.

    However, filming was halted when an action car collided with the unnamed female member of the production team. No cast or other crew members were involved.

    She was subsequently taken to Manchester Royal Hospital to be checked by doctors.

    A Weatherfield spokeswoman this afternoon said: "We can confirm an accident occurred on the set of Coronation Street today during filming. The accident occurred as the crew were setting up for a scene which involved a small amount of vehicle movement.

    "Contrary to press speculation, this accident did not occur during the filming of a stunt. The female director has been injured as a consequence and been taken to hospital. No other member of the crew or cast has been injured."

    Producers have since called in ITV's health and safety advisors to investigate the incident.

    The spokeswoman added: "ITV's health and safety team on-site in Manchester are currently conducting an investigation into how this accident occurred and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive."

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    I read that in the evening news. Ivwonder how it happened. That article even stated it occuredvoutside jack duckworths house. They have as much drama off screen than they do on at the minute corrie.

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    CORONATION Street stars watched in horror as a runaway car mowed down the director on set yesterday.

    Kay Patrick was hit as she set up a scene on the cobbles near the Rovers Return when the car’s accelerator jammed.

    Vicky Binns, 26, who plays Molly Compton, fled in tears while Michael Le Vell, 44 — mechanic Kevin Webster — was shaken.

    Kay, 68, was last night being treated at Manchester Royal Infirmary for a suspected fractured hip.

    Another production staff member was hit and slightly hurt.

    The driver was treated at the scene for shock.

    Filming on the ITV1 soap was halted for the day at Granada Studios, Manchester.

    One fan waiting for autographs outside said: “I heard a really loud bang then screaming.

    "Then I saw crew and cast members running across the set. Some were crying. They all looked pretty shocked.”

    A Corrie insider said: “The cast and crew are absolutely horrified.

    “The car was being driven around when the accelerator pedal jammed. It lurched forward, knocking down Kay. She was in agony and everyone feared the worst. Thankfully she just injured her hip.”

    Veteran soap director Kay’s credits include EastEnders, Holby City, Emmerdale, Brookside and Crossroads.

    She started out as an actress on classics like Dr Who and Z Cars in the 60s.

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