Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[LouiseP]

So Bethany DOES go to an English school in Milan.

Yes, you were right .

[Brucie]

Still don't buy the strength of the accent - unless all the other ex-pat pupils were from the same small corner of England, and they and her mother were the only people she ever spoke with.

[maidmarian]

Still don't buy the strength of the accent - unless all the other ex-pat pupils were from the same small corner of England, and they and her mother were the only people she ever spoke with.

I actually thought that a "study" had proved
that when children move locations at an early
age or even if they stay where they are born
but their parents have an accent from another
part of country/ world - they speak like their
schoolfriends etc not parents and children
go to nurseries at an earlier age now which
means they mix with other children/ carers
earlier too.

[maidmarian]

Still don't buy the strength of the accent - unless all the other ex-pat pupils were from the same small corner of England, and they and her mother were the only people she ever spoke with.

I actually thought that a "study" had proved
that when children move locations at an early
age or even if they stay where they are born
but their parents have an accent from another
part of country/ world - they speak like their
schoolfriends etc not parents and children
go to nurseries at an earlier age now which
means they mix with other children/ carers
earlier too.

[Dazzle]

I still think Bethany's accent is fine as she moved when she was seven so her accent had had plenty of time to become entrenched by then. I agree it probably would have been toned down by mixing with British people of all accents at school, but it really isn't an important enough issue for me to get hung up on. Accent is a very malleable thing and some people's accents change significantly when they move abroad whereas others don't budge in the slightest. Bethany has been well cast in my opinion and I like the actress, so subtlety of accent really isn't that important to me.

Nice to see that Bethany rates Anna Karenina. A message to the writers: lots of ordinary people enjoy a bit of culture you know. I find it quite odd that all the residents of Weatherfield (except snobby Ken of course) find intellectual pursuits boring and/or laughable. It's as if the writers think that all working class people are thick! I doubt Bethany's intellectualism will last now she's moved to Weatherfield.

Her manipulation of Audrey was pretty masterful!

I want one of Steve's magic pills. I don't know why anyone's depressed when such potent medication is available!

Yet again, when Steve and Michelle's relationship's being discussed, it's hammered home to us that he doesn't deserve her. Sorry writers but you're not going to convince us that Michelle's the catch you think she is. Most people I know think Michelle doesn't deserve Steve and nothing's going to convince us otherwise.

[maidmarian]

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[maidmarian]

[QUOTE=maidmarian;819821]

I still think Bethany's accent is fine as she moved when she was seven so her accent had had plenty of time to become entrenched by then. I agree it probably would have been toned down by mixing with British people of all accents at school, but it really isn't an important enough issue for me to get hung up on. Accent is a very malleable thing and some people's accents change significantly when they move abroad whereas others don't budge in the slightest. Bethany has been well cast in my

sorry - Dazzle-cut your first para short and can't
get missing bit back.
my post was just an observation based on
something I read some time ago.
The ages quoted was about 5-6yrs which would
tie in with Bethany being 7 when she left.

Also.why siblings born in different areas have
different accents from.each other.
The worst mistake is probably to try to talk
"posher" than you naturally do. It usually
slips at times of stress/ crisis.

Havent.seen enougb of Bethany yet to have
an opinion.
I suppose she or Sarah could be involved in
the repititive plot rota "which relative does
David Platt try to murder or maim next" in time
for ITV anniversary live show.
He and Sarah dont get on well anyway and
if Bethany is actually bright or sharp - he
wont like that!!

agreed re Steve & Michelle

[maidmarian]

dupl

[tammyy2j]

I think the casting of Bethany is nearly as bad as VJ on Home and Away and the second Ryan on Corrie age wise she will look older than her mother Sarah Louise

[Dazzle]

my post was just an observation based on
something I read some time ago.
The ages quoted was about 5-6yrs which would
tie in with Bethany being 7 when she left.

Also.why siblings born in different areas have
different accents from.each other.
The worst mistake is probably to try to talk
"posher" than you naturally do. It usually
slips at times of stress/ crisis.

My previous post wasn't aimed at you, MM, it was just a general addition to the discussion. I agree with your points.

Havent.seen enougb of Bethany yet to have
an opinion.
I suppose she or Sarah could be involved in
the repititive plot rota "which relative does
David Platt try to murder or maim next" in time
for ITV anniversary live show.
He and Sarah dont get on well anyway and
if Bethany is actually bright or sharp - he
wont like that!!

Love that idea! David's about due for another psycho storyline.

I think the casting of Bethany is nearly as bad as VJ on Home and Away and the second Ryan on Corrie age wise she will look older than her mother Sarah Louise

Bethany's casting is nowhere near in the same league of ridiculousness as VJ's! He aged a decade practically overnight!

Bethany was always intended to look older than her age and the producers are fully well aware that Sarah Louise looks young for her age. The goal is for their relationship to be more like that of sisters than mother and daughter.

Bethany's impressed me so far as I think she's got bags of personality and can be funny. There've been a few dodgy acting moments but hopefully her acting will improve as she settles into the role.