Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[parkerman]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm Team Gail but I do think that by taking that money Audrey is stealing £9000 from her daughter and actually could be open to prosecution as she knows where the money has come from.

[Perdita]

I agree, Audrey volunteered to pay Penny the £10000 and it is Gail's money she took to get it back.

[alan45]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm Team Gail but I do think that by taking that money Audrey is stealing £9000 from her daughter and actually could be open to prosecution as she knows where the money has come from.

It might be difficult to prove that the 9 grand was part of the 40 grand that he conned from Gail.

[alan45]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm Team Gail but I do think that by taking that money Audrey is stealing £9000 from her daughter and actually could be open to prosecution as she knows where the money has come from.

It might be difficult to prove that the 9 grand was part of the 40 grand that he conned from Gail.

[parkerman]

Interesting letter in the Radio Times this week ("Letter of the Week" in fact):

"Miscarriages of justice often play a major part in Coronation Street's biggest storylines. Most of the Weatherfield population have at one time or another been hauled off to the nick for a crime they didn't commit. Lovely Tyrone's arrest for domestic violence is the latest agonising travesty to get us all yelling in frustration at our screens.

"But these 'you've-got-the-wrong-person' storylines require a massive suspension of disbelief. Viewers are expected to accept crucial evidence being overlooked, and police taking a blinkered attitude. Photos are taken to provide vital proof but no-one thinks to back them up in case they're deleted. His wife Kirsty has gleefully taunted her victims behind closed doors, but didn't anyone think to press the record button on their phone? Most unbelievable is the behaviour of Tyrone's friends and neighbours. Everyone readily accepts the accusations of newcomer Kirsty over the word of someone they've liked for many years. It adds up to an increasingly daft storyline, losing credibility with each episode.

"Of course, all soap plots involve a bit of dramatic licence. But sometimes 'dramatic licence' crosses over into 'insulting the viewers' intelligence."

Kate Young
Maidstone, Kent.

[parkerman]

And again

[alan45]

Interesting letter in the Radio Times this week ("Letter of the Week" in fact):

"Miscarriages of justice often play a major part in Coronation Street's biggest storylines. Most of the Weatherfield population have at one time or another been hauled off to the nick for a crime they didn't commit. Lovely Tyrone's arrest for domestic violence is the latest agonising travesty to get us all yelling in frustration at our screens.

"But these 'you've-got-the-wrong-person' storylines require a massive suspension of disbelief. Viewers are expected to accept crucial evidence being overlooked, and police taking a blinkered attitude. Photos are taken to provide vital proof but no-one thinks to back them up in case they're deleted. His wife Kirsty has gleefully tainted her victims behind closed doors, but didn't anyone think to press the record button on their phone? Most unbelievable is the behaviour of Tyrone's friends and neighbours. Everyone readily accepts the accusations of newcomer Kirsty over the word of someone they've liked for many years. It adds up to an increasingly daft storyline, losing credibility with each episode.

"Of course, all soap plots involve a bit of dramatic licence. But sometimes 'dramatic licence' crosses over into 'insulting the viewers' intelligence."

Kate Young
Maidstone, Kent.

Not to mention Traceyluv's sudden release from prison, Gail's incarceration over Joe McIntyre, The sudden appearance of Leeannes long lost and previously unmentioned mother from the other side of Manchester,

[alan45]

Interesting letter in the Radio Times this week ("Letter of the Week" in fact):

"Miscarriages of justice often play a major part in Coronation Street's biggest storylines. Most of the Weatherfield population have at one time or another been hauled off to the nick for a crime they didn't commit. Lovely Tyrone's arrest for domestic violence is the latest agonising travesty to get us all yelling in frustration at our screens.

"But these 'you've-got-the-wrong-person' storylines require a massive suspension of disbelief. Viewers are expected to accept crucial evidence being overlooked, and police taking a blinkered attitude. Photos are taken to provide vital proof but no-one thinks to back them up in case they're deleted. His wife Kirsty has gleefully tainted her victims behind closed doors, but didn't anyone think to press the record button on their phone? Most unbelievable is the behaviour of Tyrone's friends and neighbours. Everyone readily accepts the accusations of newcomer Kirsty over the word of someone they've liked for many years. It adds up to an increasingly daft storyline, losing credibility with each episode.

"Of course, all soap plots involve a bit of dramatic licence. But sometimes 'dramatic licence' crosses over into 'insulting the viewers' intelligence."

Kate Young
Maidstone, Kent.

Not to mention Traceyluv's sudden release from prison, Gail's incarceration over Joe McIntyre, The sudden appearance of Leeannes long lost and previously unmentioned mother from the other side of Manchester,

[lizann]

i may be in a minority but i'm team gail. as for david, i wish charlie had drowned the little runt in that bath!

team lewis

david looks so much like martin platt lately good casting there

[tammyy2j]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm Team Gail but I do think that by taking that money Audrey is stealing £9000 from her daughter and actually could be open to prosecution as she knows where the money has come from.

She didnt steal the money from Gail and as Alan said how will it be proven that the 9 grand come from Gail's money