Exclusive Ken and Deirdre drama to screen online

[alan45]

Coronation Street has commissioned 10 webisodes about Ken and Deirdre Barlow to be shown on the official Corrie site from Valentine's Day.

The 10 three-minute episodes are called Ken and Deirdre's Bedtime Stories, showing previously unseen antics in the Barlows' bedroom. From the couple's pillow talk and arguments to snoring and night-time natter, the webisodes will portray them like never before. The first sees Deidre hoping for a cuddle, but her night cream puts Ken off, driving him further into his highbrow novel.

The new content is designed to provide creative extensions to storylines as seen on screen and the Ken and Deirdre dramas are written by award-winning writer Johnathan Harvey.

Now, I'm no fan at all of watching any telly on my computer, most of all Coronation Street, which I truly believe needs to be appreciated with feet up on the pouffe and a cup of tea and a biscuit to hand. But this might just change my mind because a) it's Ken and Deirdre, b) it's written by Jonathan Harvey so you know it'll be top quality dialogue and c) it's only three minutes long (although there'll be double that in adverts, I'd guess).

The webisodes will be available exclusively online at itv.com/corrie every Monday from Valentine's Day.

[Siobhan]

Now, I'm no fan at all of watching any telly on my computer, most of all Coronation Street, which I truly believe needs to be appreciated with feet up on the pouffe and a cup of tea and a biscuit to hand.

That is how I like to watch my tv too.. can never understand how people can sit and watch movies on their computer either. However, with things like this, I don't mind spending a few mins on the laptop to watch.. I did it will EE

[TaintedLove]

I watch more telly on my computer than I ever do on my regular telly.
I knit a lot....and I mean a lot....and while sat on my comfy chair knitting away I could happily knit well into the early hours watching shows on my computer chair.
And because hubby watches a lot of tv in our bedroom (next to the living room), I wear a pair of wireless headphones because he has the tv on quite loud.

[alan45]

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DEIRDRE Barlow looks a write mess in a facemask as hubby Ken reads a book - in novel scenes of the Corrie couple in bed.
The much-loved couple star in a series of ten three-minute films being shown online that will give a fresh insight into their relationship.

Ken & Deirdre's Bedtime Stories, created by Corrie writer Jonathan Harvey, sees them mull over the day, drop crumbs on covers and row about snoring.

William Roache, who has played curmudgeonly Ken for more than 50 years, said: "Each episode has been carefully crafted and injected with humour, warmth and drama.

"The content takes Coronation Street into new and exciting territory which, for me personally, is thoroughly exciting to be a part of."

The spin-off is available online from today at www.itv.com/corrie, with a new instalment released every Monday.

(c) The Sun

[Dazzle]

I watched the first one - it was interesting to see Ken's trip down memory line with Simon.

[Perdita]

Coronation Street's hilarious online spinoff Ken and Deirdre's Bedtime Stories reaches its conclusion later this month, so a new trailer has now been released to promote the final episodes.

Episode eight of the ten-part series went live on the official Corrie website last night, and the final two instalments will be released online at 9pm on Monday, April 11 and Monday, April 18 respectively.

The special webisodes have seen Ken and Deirdre share their pillow talk with the nation, giving viewers a unique insight into the banter and bickering which takes place in their bedroom each night!

If you're unfamiliar with the series or just want more laughs from the Barlows, watch ITV's official promo video below for a tongue-in-cheek look at Ken and Deirdre's Bedtime Stories:

All of the episodes which have been released so far are available to watch online anytime. Each three-minute instalment has been penned by the soap's scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey, produced exclusively for the internet audience.

Bedtime Stories can be found alongside other exclusive content at itv.com/corrie and facebook.com/coronationstreet.

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