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Jadefalcon
03-03-2019, 17:58
ken was put out and jealous that danny asked brian for help over him
Thing is that Danny didn't ask Brian outright, it was Sinead's suggestion, still puzzling the way Ken went on.
Is anyone else getting tired of Seb, really, I think he's his own worst enemy at times. Abi is a waster/loser etc because she's unemployed among other things, she has a job, she's stealing it from him. Abi offers to give it up for him, he goes on about how he doesn't want charity.
Eileen was right about the way he was acting.
Also, I see Michelle has established herself as the only one who has a say in running the Bistro.
i thought along with roy that trio were friends
They used to be but the writers seem to have forgotten this. I can't understand why they're making two intelligent characters rivals, when they could be building a nice little trio with Roy, Ken and Brian.
who is lolly?
ali back to being a doctor
what a lame ending to shona clayton
parkerman
04-03-2019, 22:38
So are Gary's Bulgarian workers all under the age of 20?
So are Gary's Bulgarian workers all under the age of 20?
must be to be getting that wage
flappinfanny
05-03-2019, 11:05
What a let down with the Shona/Clayton scenes. Lolly is horrible. No wonder her boyfriend did the dirty.
thin space man
05-03-2019, 13:00
Now, I'm no prude....but I've noticed the words "Fart" and "A R S E" being used on Coronation Street of recent.
Not exactly 'class A' swearwords, I know, but it seems to be setting some sort of lazy precedent, given that (despite it's many adult themes) the show (in it's timeslot) is still considered a family show (and probably watched by a huge ammount of young children?)
Snagglepus
05-03-2019, 14:32
Mikey North (Gary Windass) must be getting good money to have his hair like that.
tammyy2j
05-03-2019, 15:27
I love David calling his mother Gail, Jack is an excellent actor, plays David so well and was wasted in the dark Shona and Clayton storyline, he was the only saving grace of it for me
I do not think David and Shona work as a couple
gemma is a disgusting eater
when did faye and seb get back together and move in?
flappinfanny
07-03-2019, 00:36
Shona has got over stabbing her son very quickly.
What is Sarah doing with Gary? She can do so much better and I don't mean Seb. Nick and David feeling guilty and so they should.
Out of all the soaps I watch and characters in them, Gemma revolts me the most.
tammyy2j
07-03-2019, 14:17
Seb needs a hair cut, to get rid of the bun
Did Eileen invite Abi?
Ruffed_lemur
07-03-2019, 16:45
Gary was awful last night. Not good enough for Sarah. She'd be better off with Seb.
Jadefalcon
07-03-2019, 20:16
I don't know, I find Sebs continual surly guy attitude extremely irritating.
seb will damage the work gary is doing with his new foreign workers at the factory, their feud is stupid
parkerman
07-03-2019, 22:33
Some of Gary's Bulgarian workers look considerably older than 20. Seb's next move should be to inform the police that Gary is paying illegal wages!
I'm probably alone in this but I actually like Yasmeen and Geoff as a couple, or at least I did until recently. Geoff was completely unfair to her and if they haven't had that little chat yet maybe they aren't as close as they think. As an older muslim woman, Yasmeen could certainly have doubts about sleeping with someone, for cultural if not religious reasons, but they don't seem to have discussed that either. They really need to talk.
And I liked the idea of Yasmeen confiding in Cathy, and perhaps even with Claudia, but it would have been a lot better if Gemma hadn't been there, shrieking her head off about Yasmeen's private life..
Son of Cain
08-03-2019, 19:23
Some of Gary's Bulgarian workers like considerably older than 20. Seb's next move should be to inform the police that Gary is paying illegal wages!
Bet Gary didn't vote for Brexit - If he thought it would stop the supply of cheap labour.
parkerman
09-03-2019, 14:10
Why on earth does astute businesswoman Carla not get another couple of quotes for her roof work?
RogerOver
09-03-2019, 14:19
Why on earth does astute businesswoman Carla not get another couple of quotes for her roof work?
Because then it wouldn't be a soap opera!
I could just as easily ask: Why does astute businesswoman Carla not password protect her PC? Beth just moved the mouse on Carla's PC and read the details of Carla's devious scheme, thereby allowing Beth to be offered a suitable reward if she keeps her gob shut - a contradiction in terms in my book.
does the barber shop have a full licenced bar and fuseball table in it?
Fuseball??? Irish thing? :p
Fuseball??? Irish thing? :p
maybe i have the wrong name for it, is it fooseball foosball?
parkerman
09-03-2019, 22:32
It's Fussball. Which is also German for football.
It's Fussball. Which is also German for football.
danke schön
Son of Cain
10-03-2019, 07:55
Why on earth does astute businesswoman Carla not get another couple of quotes for her roof work?
It puzzles me why Carla does not involve the insurance company. Did the insurance pay for it when Phelan did the job? - If so surely they would have inspected the work before signing off on it and seen that Phelan had done a botched job?
parkerman
10-03-2019, 08:48
It's Fussball. Which is also German for football.
By the way, I know this because my son used to be the Fussbal champion down at the Crab and Pumpkin in Clacton!!!
I can't understand why an established trendy barbers would be so bothered with Nick and David's new backstreet barbers that they would try to sabotage the grand opening.
Jadefalcon
10-03-2019, 19:59
The way that guy was going on when you're meant to think he was cut. I recently had an incident I lost 2 pints of blood and wasn't going on nearly as bad as he was.
The way that guy was going on when you're meant to think he was cut. I recently had an incident I lost 2 pints of blood and wasn't going on nearly as bad as he was.
But he was not cut.. he was playing up to make sure the reporter would take notice and everybody else in the barber's shop...I hope you are fully recovered from your blood loss now :)
michelle should have done a test to know for sure before telling robert
Jadefalcon
11-03-2019, 21:53
But he was not cut.. he was playing up to make sure the reporter would take notice and everybody else in the barber's shop...I hope you are fully recovered from your blood loss now :)
I realise that, but just thought he was really overdoing it, it's no wonder David was suspicious. Threatening to get the police, what would the charges be, taking a towel off a supposed wound?
robert being a douchebag, big change in him
what hair was on daniel's face, he always looks so smooth and polished
lolly is a head wrecker, way too jolly
thin space man
12-03-2019, 08:27
I sort of see where Robert is coming from?
Sure, he could have worded it better....but for Michelle to constantly bring up Rory (after leading a guy on about wanting children, then blowing hot and cold throughout, and even announcing her pregnancy before actually getting it medically proven) is just as bad, if not worse?
I sort of see where Robert is coming from?
Sure, he could have worded it better....but for Michelle to constantly bring up Rory (after leading a guy on about wanting children, then blowing hot and cold throughout, and even announcing her pregnancy before actually getting it medically proven) is just as bad, if not worse?
Totally agree. I don't see that Robert did anything wrong . It was Michelle telling him she wanted a baby and now she doesn't. What on earth was he supposed to make of that ? You never get over a still birth but you learn to move on and not bring it up at every opportunity . Women have still births all the time and then go on to have more babies. Life goes on . I think Robert is a saint putting up with her constantly whining and caterwauling about it.
tammyy2j
12-03-2019, 15:20
Robert should now kick out Michelle and her sons
Robert should now kick out Michelle and her sons She is leaving, do not care how .. as long as she does ...
Totally agree. I don't see that Robert did anything wrong . It was Michelle telling him she wanted a baby and now she doesn't. What on earth was he supposed to make of that ? You never get over a still birth but you learn to move on and not bring it up at every opportunity . Women have still births all the time and then go on to have more babies. Life goes on . I think Robert is a saint putting up with her constantly whining and caterwauling about it.
and he thought tracy was bad and high maintenance
Son of Cain
12-03-2019, 18:39
If they needed an excuse to get Michelle to go to hospital they should have hit her a harder with that football. I doubt that soft shot would have done any damage.
Son of Cain
13-03-2019, 05:48
Are they lining Robert up to have an affair with Vicky?
Ruffed_lemur
13-03-2019, 17:11
robert being a douchebag, big change in him
what hair was on daniel's face, he always looks so smooth and polished
lolly is a head wrecker, way too jolly
Yes, Robert was awful. I don't like Michelle but did feel sorry for her.
so robert loses his business to michelle
Jadefalcon
14-03-2019, 01:04
Is this from Wednesdays episode? Otherwise I don't see how as they are not married yet. Then again, Michelle was barely two minutes with Robert and she had her own takeover attempt, and treats Robert more like the hired help.
Is this from Wednesdays episode? Otherwise I don't see how as they are not married yet. Then again, Michelle was barely two minutes with Robert and she had her own takeover attempt, and treats Robert more like the hired help.
are they married?
michelle got half a pub from steve and now bistro from robert
also is her wedding planning business gone, why not help kate then no need for lolly
RogerOver
14-03-2019, 02:22
are they married?
michelle got half a pub from steve and now bistro from robert
also is her wedding planning business gone, why not help kate then no need for lolly
Ha ha! No need for 'lolly' as in name or as in cash, as she now seems to be minted.
Ha ha! No need for 'lolly' as in name or as in cash, as she now seems to be minted.
michelle minted?
was johnny giving the hen party any free booze as lolly was ringing round asking guests to bring cash to dip in
tammyy2j
14-03-2019, 12:22
Does Rana prefer to be off travelling with Zeedan, convenient that he calls Alya then
Where was Gemma for the party, she loves a party :p
Jadefalcon
15-03-2019, 01:37
are they married?
michelle got half a pub from steve and now bistro from robert
also is her wedding planning business gone, why not help kate then no need for lolly
Really I find Michelle bloody annoying again, she always makes sure that she comes out well ahead.
flappinfanny
16-03-2019, 13:03
A very good hr long episode of Coronation St setting it up nicely for next week, i liked the ending with all the suspects. Alison King was a cut above the rest of the cast as always.
Really I find Michelle bloody annoying again, she always makes sure that she comes out well ahead.
The only reason Michelle was able to help Robert with the Bistro is because Steve felt sorry for her and gave her an extra 10k.... she really is a very very unpleasant character and I cannot wait for her to go on a long break.... no more snivelling and screeching for a while will be blissful
mysangry
17-03-2019, 17:54
I think a bus trip should be organised with all these naff characters in, and for it to go off a cliff and get rid once and for all:cheer:, with characters like MIchelle, Abbie, Seb, Sinead, DAniel, Michelle's two sons.:moonie:
Maybe we could bring back Phelan, least he was entertaining, this lot are so dull.:cheer:
has the show ever had a mass cull of deaths from an disaster, i think rana will be the only death next week despite roof collapse
has the show ever had a mass cull of deaths from an disaster, i think rana will be the only death next week despite roof collapse
No major characters, think in tram crash the driver died but was never shown or talked about....
mysangry
17-03-2019, 19:28
WEll I reckon the time has come, need fresh faces get rid of the dead wood and inject some "happier" people, thank goodness for Kathy and Brian, and of course Gemma, and little Hope.
Why has corra not got a GRanny and GRandad together doing senior citizen stuff for their grandkids?
Think a nice cuddly Granny showing how to bake buns, we need some old happy days, not all the gloom that is being shown now, boring
parkerman
17-03-2019, 19:52
No major characters, think in tram crash the driver died but was never shown or talked about....
Two major characters, Ashley Peacock and Molly Dobbs died in the tram crash as well as an unnamed taxi driver.
Jadefalcon
17-03-2019, 22:24
Really I'd rather Robert torch the bistro rather than Michelle half inch another business from someone. She was barely with him two minutes and demanding a refurb and basically full control over it.
tammyy2j
17-03-2019, 23:09
Robert took in Michelle and her sons, lied and covered up a murder, I think she owes him, the Viaduct Bistro is his business
Two major characters, Ashley Peacock and Molly Dobbs died in the tram crash as well as an unnamed taxi driver.
But 2 characters are not a mass cull ?
no goodbye to tracy and amy from petey barlow
Son of Cain
18-03-2019, 20:57
"Your banner is bigger than my banner" - Sally is behaving like a spoiled child and a right bitch.
Jadefalcon
18-03-2019, 23:54
"Your banner is bigger than my banner" - Sally is behaving like a spoiled child and a right bitch.
No change there then.
gemma delighted with kirk's food stash, plenty to stuff her gob with
emma and gemma there makes no sense
if others besides rana dies, paul or emma then?
So looks like Rana will die in the factory after all... sigh .... so much potential to split her and Kate and they decide Rana's fate on a dusty factory floor .... :(
Jadefalcon
20-03-2019, 20:16
Couldn't they have somehow killed Kate, or Michelle, as both are far more annoying.
Son of Cain
20-03-2019, 20:57
We know Soap's need drama, but why do they always have people shouting, screaming and abusing emergency services and getting in the way of them doing their job properly. Isn't it time they adopted a new approach?
I thought it was going to be gina. Great episodes though
rana goes back in conveniently with her working phone and dies
sal will be up running marathons soon
It felt a bit contrived that she went back into the factory to get her bag when she had already left. It's disappointing when most of us knew Rana was leaving anyway and could work out that she would die when the roof collapsed. I was convinced there was going to be another, surprise death that we didn't know about.
It felt a bit contrived that she went back into the factory to get her bag when she had already left. It's disappointing when most of us knew Rana was leaving anyway and could work out that she would die when the roof collapsed. I was convinced there was going to be another, surprise death that we didn't know about.
how did rana get in, it was on lock down
I thought it was going to be gina. Great episodes though
Knew it could not be Gina as the actress is leaving but doors are left open for a return. Had really hoped for somebody else to die ... knew Rana (who I do not class as a beloved character!) was going to be killed but had hoped for a more interesting way, something to do with Lolly, for example .... this was lazy script writing in my opinion .. now have to prepare for weeks of a snivelling Kate.. sigh...
tammyy2j
21-03-2019, 12:02
Why did Rana not call 999 or her mother or brother?
It was a good stunt but a disappointing death as Rana dying was well known in advance
I thought Abi was going to get electrocuted
Too contrived for me and once more they made the emergency services look like a bunch of idiots. One question - how on earth did Rana get into the building, and then the office, without being noticed - when all the others were in full view of the door which was supposedly locked as part of their "no one comes in and no one goes out policy"? To paraphrase Craig Revel-Horwood … PA- THE -TIC.
tammyy2j
21-03-2019, 15:41
Too contrived for me and once more they made the emergency services look like a bunch of idiots. One question - how on earth did Rana get into the building, and then the office, without being noticed - when all the others were in full view of the door which was supposedly locked as part of their "no one comes in and no one goes out policy"? To paraphrase Craig Revel-Horwood … PA- THE -TIC.
Izzy went out "unnoticed" too, did she leave the back way in her chair or the front entrance (ramp) with the door open?
I'm sure I must have missed the reason why Rana went into the factory ,also what happened to Sally , last I saw she was lay on the floor unconscious ?
tammyy2j
21-03-2019, 16:10
I'm sure I must have missed the reason why Rana went into the factory ,also what happened to Sally , last I saw she was lay on the floor unconscious ?
Rana forgot her bag with the rings and vows inside, I think Kate said that
Son of Cain
22-03-2019, 14:06
Too contrived for me and once more they made the emergency services look like a bunch of idiots. One question - how on earth did Rana get into the building, and then the office, without being noticed - when all the others were in full view of the door which was supposedly locked as part of their "no one comes in and no one goes out policy"? To paraphrase Craig Revel-Horwood … PA- THE -TIC.
Certainly not realistic, way too OTT. The factory had a felt roof which is usual laid on chipboard, so where did all the bricks and building block rubble come from, presumably from the walls, but why would they break up because the roof caved in and unlikely that so much of it would end up outside the building. Can anyone remember what Gary said was the problem with the roof, something about there being a gap between the beams and the wall if I remember right? If the roof was that unstable it would have fallen in a long time ago.
Thought Rana would never die, she was talking continuously for an episode and a half, long enough for the cliched inpromptu 'marrige ceremony' to take place, and then passed away imediately. The emergency services would never have tolerated Kate being in there, they would have carried her out if necessary. As usual in the search for Soap Drama we get served up an exaggerated overacted hammy script and performance, entertaining maybe but totally unreal.
Who was the hoody on the roof with the crowbar, Gary or Seb?
I enjoyed how the episode was filmed a bit differently, with the camera panning around the factory at the start and then the aerial shot at the end. I agree about Kate and Rana - I just couldn't work up any interest in their unofficial "wedding" and Rana seemed to take forever to die. The person I really felt sorry for was Imran who has lost his sister - this will bring out new aspects of his character and hopefully give him some decent scenes with Toyah. On the whole, I enjoyed the stunt itself, but not the unrealistic aftermath, with everyone running out of the factory unharmed, etc.
Also, how did nobody hear Rana? The office is hardly soundproofed.
Son of Cain
25-03-2019, 09:33
Is Gary a proper qualified builder, he started off labouring for Phelan but he have any formal training or attend college?
RogerOver
25-03-2019, 10:45
Wayne Hayes who as a kid stayed with Roy and Hayley for a while,is played by..........Adam Barlow.
Hopefully Wayne is actually genuine about wanting to see Roy and not just playing him for information. I know he has a job to do but it would be nice if he and Roy could build a new friendship now Wayne is older.
Is Gary a proper qualified builder, he started off labouring for Phelan but he have any formal training or attend college?
did owen train gary? was jason and phelan?
thin space man
25-03-2019, 19:28
Is Gary a proper qualified builder, he started off labouring for Phelan but he have any formal training or attend college?
The same Gary who trained with the army (for about 10 minutes) then went off to the middle east, promptly returning (about 20 minutes later) with PTSD....before working abroad (in 'Security Operations') only to return home and get put in a near coma, by his 4ft, scrawny, 7 stone, hairdresser brother-in-law.....Naturally (and in true 'Coronation Street' logic) went (like Jason, before him) from labourer to fully fledged builder (during the ad-break, presumably?)
is peter the big bad new street villian?
why all covering for carla
parkerman
25-03-2019, 22:43
why all covering for carla
Peter because he loves her; Nick because he would be implicated too; Gary because £10,000.
who legally is rana's next of kin?
who legally is rana's next of kin?
Her mother I would think
parkerman
26-03-2019, 09:32
Her mother I would think
Yes. No question.
Rana’s mother is horrible!
Peter because he loves her; Nick because he would be implicated too; Gary because £10,000.
or peter guilty?
thin space man
26-03-2019, 21:53
Rana’s mother is horrible!
I think she's quite attractive, myself? :D
Rana’s mother is horrible!
she came good in the end to kate
was that guilty robert in building shed, has michelle taken everything from him?
tammyy2j
27-03-2019, 23:42
What excuse was given for Zeedan's missing?
Sally out and in the Rovers
Why is Alya blaming Sally, she did not fall on Rana or jump to make the roof cave in :angry:
parkerman
28-03-2019, 00:28
What excuse was given for Zeedan's missing?
He was out in somewhere or other and couldn't get a plane back in time.
He was out in somewhere or other and couldn't get a plane back in time.
cairnes was it?
RogerOver
28-03-2019, 01:29
cairnes was it?
Yes, correct.
Son of Cain
28-03-2019, 09:52
Alya reasons for blaming Sally are probably wrong, but Sally could be blamed for being the main instigator of the strike which caused the workers to be in the factory and for Gina and Sally to be on the roof.
Feel sorry for Gina, with Tim being nasty to her as I think it was Sally's stupid and childish behavior that lead to her falling through the roof.
Jadefalcon
28-03-2019, 13:51
she came good in the end to kate
was that guilty robert in building shed, has michelle taken everything from him?
I wouldn't be surprised, Michelle always makes sure she comes out on top. Her attitude recently has been foul even by her standards.
The same Gary who trained with the army (for about 10 minutes) then went off to the middle east, promptly returning (about 20 minutes later) with PTSD....before working abroad (in 'Security Operations') only to return home and get put in a near coma, by his 4ft, scrawny, 7 stone, hairdresser brother-in-law.....Naturally (and in true 'Coronation Street' logic) went (like Jason, before him) from labourer to fully fledged builder (during the ad-break, presumably?)
Quite Brilliant and spot on Thin Space Man! I look forward to more of your pen pictures in the future.
parkerman
30-03-2019, 09:18
Why is there a sign up saying "Gary Windass Construction" when it is actually Jason's business?
Michelle changed her hair style again .. her fringe has grown fast mind........:p:p
Why is there a sign up saying "Gary Windass Construction" when it is actually Jason's business?
do we know where jason and todd are?
parkerman
30-03-2019, 17:34
do we know where jason and todd are?
Jason's in Thailand. I'm not sure we know where Todd went. London?
Jason's in Thailand. I'm not sure we know where Todd went. London?
Todd could be anywhere .. Eileen mentions him from time to time but never where he is ...guess we will never find out unless they decide to re-cast the character but I doubt it will happen.. shame really, great character and good actor ... silly boy though in private life :(
Son of Cain
30-03-2019, 21:33
Why is there a sign up saying "Gary Windass Construction" when it is actually Jason's business?
Congratulations Parkerman - You spotted the deliberate mistake! - Free drink at the Bistro for you.
when did gary get the loan?
Jadefalcon
30-03-2019, 22:54
Is it possible for Michelle to become more obnoxious and annoying? What the hell does she expect? She steals, and lets not be shy about it, that's basically what she's doing, Roberts business. Treats him like an employee at best. Sends her feckless spawn over there to spy and not really do any work while making sure Robert isn't running the place into the ground (anyone else see the irony there), and then goes into full bitch mode when Roberts fires him?
tammyy2j
01-04-2019, 21:54
Did Leanne tell Toyah a trained counsellor to dump grieving Imran, her boss :angry:
Steve and Tracy are the only bit of entertainment
Sinead texting David, when did they ever talk before?
Is Gina really gone now? I am glad her and Sally made up
I am sick to Kate, Carla and Michelle, if only the roof could take more out like them
I can't understand how Robert is suddenly the baddie, forcing Carla to admit her guilt at a memorial. Is he still blaming her for his split from Michelle? It feels a bit forced, to be honest, and seems to have come out of nowhere.
And Peter seems to have gone the same way, manipulating Roy into trying to persuade Wayne to back off.
tammyy2j
01-04-2019, 22:13
I can't understand how Robert is suddenly the baddie, forcing Carla to admit her guilt at a memorial. Is he still blaming her for his split from Michelle? It feels a bit forced, to be honest, and seems to have come out of nowhere.
And Peter seems to have gone the same way, manipulating Roy into trying to persuade Wayne to back off.
Is Robert projecting his own guilt to Carla for damaging the roof?
Peter is just being an ass, trying to protect Carla, good on Imran for punching him
flappinfanny
01-04-2019, 23:29
Poor Carla. Imran i just want to punch. I should feel sorry for Kate but I don't. Gemma is the biggest skank of all skanks, revolting.
I can't understand how Robert is suddenly the baddie, forcing Carla to admit her guilt at a memorial. Is he still blaming her for his split from Michelle? It feels a bit forced, to be honest, and seems to have come out of nowhere.
And Peter seems to have gone the same way, manipulating Roy into trying to persuade Wayne to back off.
how did robert know or was he just guessing?
Jadefalcon
02-04-2019, 02:25
Poor Carla. Imran i just want to punch. I should feel sorry for Kate but I don't. Gemma is the biggest skank of all skanks, revolting.
It's hard to feel sorry for Kate because it wasn't so long ago she was such a control freak and now we'll have to put up with her crying along with Michelles continual bitching at...well, everyone.
flappinfanny
02-04-2019, 07:23
It's hard to feel sorry for Kate because it wasn't so long ago she was such a control freak and now we'll have to put up with her crying along with Michelles continual bitching at...well, everyone.
The Connors are a toxic bunch.
The Connors are a toxic bunch.
the roof should have taken more of them out
parkerman
02-04-2019, 15:16
I have to say I am finding Coronation Street very unpleasant at the moment. There's Michelle being particularly nasty to Robert (and most other people), there's Robert suddenly denouncing Carla, there's Imran and his pursuit of Carla and attempted intimidation of a H&S official, there's Kate - say no more, Nick and David fleecing Audrey, Claudia looking down her nose at everyone, Peter trying to bribe Gary who is himself being bullied, Gemma who is taking advantage of Chesney and just being a slob. And worst of all, even Roy has become somewhat unlikeable, behaving completely out of character.
What has happened to Corrie?
I have to say I am finding Coronation Street very unpleasant at the moment. There's Michelle being particularly nasty to Robert (and most other people), there's Robert suddenly denouncing Carla, there's Imran and his pursuit of Carla and attempted intimidation of a H&S official, there's Kate - say no more, Nick and David fleecing Audrey, Claudia looking down her nose at everyone, Peter trying to bribe Gary who is himself being bullied, Gemma who is taking advantage of Chesney and just being a slob. And worst of all, even Roy has become somewhat unlikeable, behaving completely out of character.
What has happened to Corrie?
I am so disappointed with what is going on in what has always been my favourite soap .. it is just that Emmerdale is not really doing any better imo, no longer watch EE and never have watched HO ... Corrie has become a bit of a panto show which is a shame .. yes, it used to reflect normal life but I think they are now cramming every bad events happening (knife crime, scamming elderlies, bullying etc) into every week's episodes ... slow down Corrie, one story at a time and some kindness, humour and love in the rest of the stories ... just my opinion :)
Snagglepus
02-04-2019, 18:13
We need stories like Jack and his pigeons, Percy and his bugie, Minnie and her cat, Chalky and his dog, Hilda and her 'muriel' etc.
mysangry
03-04-2019, 18:43
Corra is called "Gloomy" Street in our house, as all you see is snarling, bitching, moaning,in short no one is happy!:crying:
I used to always settle down for the night starting with"Gloomy" street, not now, I happily miss episodes as I won't have missed anything. :(
No need to be tortured into more misery, and how come not one person has mentioned Brexit? unless that was the night I skipped it :confused:
Son of Cain
03-04-2019, 19:22
I have to say I am finding Coronation Street very unpleasant at the moment. There's Michelle being particularly nasty to Robert (and most other people), there's Robert suddenly denouncing Carla, there's Imran and his pursuit of Carla and attempted intimidation of a H&S official, there's Kate - say no more, Nick and David fleecing Audrey, Claudia looking down her nose at everyone, Peter trying to bribe Gary who is himself being bullied, Gemma who is taking advantage of Chesney and just being a slob. And worst of all, even Roy has become somewhat unlikeable, behaving completely out of character.
What has happened to Corrie?
Couldn't agree more. - It seems to lack the humour it had in the past. I'd like to see more of Mary and Norris if the actor's health has improved. Corrie now seems to be trying to compete on misery with Eastenders. They have also made Tim and Gary more unpleasant and thugish. In Tim's case I think he feels guilty for getting too friendly with Gina even when his father warned him they were getting too close but he was enjoying her looking after him while Sally was in prison and did nothing to discourage her. The collapsing roof was totally unbelievable and unrealistc. The more dramatic the stories get the more amateurish and OTT the scripts and acting get. Gary and his workers had been on the roof and it bore their weight so why the sudden catastrophic collapse when Sally fell on it. Even allowing for some shadowy figure in a hoodie doing something to it with a crowbar while they themself were actually standing on it. I repeat that I think there are too many episodes per week would rather have less episodes - quality over quantity.
oh shut up kate, carla didnt kill rana
carla should take them all down with her
Jadefalcon
03-04-2019, 22:30
Haven't seen tonights episode yet, but good on Robert for standing up to that selfish nasty cow Michelle. The way she just walked in and said "You're no longer needed". I hope he fights her all the way and she doesn't get any of the bistro. She really is toxic.
tammyy2j
03-04-2019, 23:46
Haven't seen tonights episode yet, but good on Robert for standing up to that selfish nasty cow Michelle. The way she just walked in and said "You're no longer needed". I hope he fights her all the way and she doesn't get any of the bistro. She really is toxic.
Without Robert who is the chef there?
tammyy2j
03-04-2019, 23:51
Peter is making it worse for Carla, he is also ruining what was left of her relationship with Roy
Nick is a nasty bully
Did Daniel ask Chesney and Tracy to be Bertie's godparents?
Jadefalcon
04-04-2019, 00:51
Without Robert who is the chef there?
Don't expect reason from the witch Michelle, she's just to be on her constant high horse being nasty to anyone she wants to.
parkerman
04-04-2019, 08:29
Exactly right, SoC. Last night's episode was even worse. And why hasn't Imran been arrested for threatening behaviour and trying to pervert the course of justice by intimidating an H&S officer?
I think the time is fast approaching when Corrie and I shall be parting ways....
Why did the soap police arrive with blues and twos to arrest Carla?
Son of Cain
04-04-2019, 10:39
Why did the soap police arrive with blues and twos to arrest Carla?
Soap police nearly always arrive with 'Blues and Twos' they obviously think it adds drama rather than distract from reality.
Son of Cain
04-04-2019, 10:44
Exactly right, SoC. Last night's episode was even worse. And why hasn't Imran been arreseted for threatening behaviour and trying to pervert the course of justice by intimidating an H&S officer?
I think the time is fast approaching when Corrie and I shall be parting ways....
Don't give up yet Parkerman, I keep hoping things will get better. Going back to 3 or 4 episodes a week would help but I don't think that will happen. - On the bright side Brian being back added some humour.
On the bright side Brian being back added some humour.
Too right SOC! Brian is the one saving grace in Corrie at the moment - whether it's his jealousy of Wayne (helping Roy solve the ring mystery) or giving Paul an Eric Morecambe two handed face slap and sending him on his paper round with the words "start spreading the news", he steals every scene he's in, and provides much needed comedic relief. Following on from his skilful portrayal of the victim in the recent bullying storyline, it is clear that Peter Gunn is a very talented actor and worthy of awards, when they're next handed out. Brian and Mary are probably the only characters that I give a toss about at the moment, following the character changes and all consuming anger referred to by Parkerman and others above. Most episodes these days fall into the category of "well, that's half an hour of my life I'll never get back!"
Did anyone else feel annoyed with Roy in last night's episode? It feels very out of character for him, considering all he's forgiven Carla for in the past and the many times he's defended and helped her when few people would. (the Victoria Court fire, for example)
And although Carla has indeed "leaned on him" as she said herself, it hasn't been completely one sided. She supported him on Hayley's anniversary, tried to be there for him when his mother died (even though he claimed he was fine), helped him sort through Sylvia's many possessions and led him back home when he was sleepwalking. Yet he doesn't seem to have remembered any of that.
I'm not condoning Carla's actions but I think she has really needed Roy's no-nonsense support in the last few weeks.
Snagglepus
04-04-2019, 21:32
School children giving adults relationship advice???
What's wrong with being single, a lot of people are and they are happy on their own, why aren't they showing that part of real life?
Summer is too precocious for her own good. She's spent a fair bit of her young life looking after father figures so it's probably made her more mature than other teenagers. Still, she needs to just worry about teenage stuff, not Billy's relationships.
parkerman
04-04-2019, 23:54
Did anyone else feel annoyed with Roy in last night's episode? It feels very out of character for him, considering all he's forgiven Carla for in the past and the many times he's defended and helped her when few people would. (the Victoria Court fire, for example)
And although Carla has indeed "leaned on him" as she said herself, it hasn't been completely one sided. She supported him on Hayley's anniversary, tried to be there for him when his mother died (even though he claimed he was fine), helped him sort through Sylvia's many possessions and led him back home when he was sleepwalking. Yet he doesn't seem to have remembered any of that.
I'm not condoning Carla's actions but I think she has really needed Roy's no-nonsense support in the last few weeks.
Yes, this is probably the worst aspect of this whole new approach to Coronation Street with everyone becoming ANGRY and spiteful all the time. Roy is now acting completely out of character and the nicest and most lovable person on the Street is being completely ruined.
Everyone seemed angry in tonight's episode too. Presumably the Chesney and Gemma storyline was supposed to be "comedy" but it was just annoying. I liked the scene where Ken was trying to advise Carla.
Unfortunately she was never going to please everyone. Trying to get production going again will save jobs temporarily but she still had to face an angry Kate and Imran who feel she's being disrespectful. And the factory gang were worse than ever tonight, complaining that they might have to travel to work like.. well, most people.
tammyy2j
05-04-2019, 22:35
Natalie was quick in her story of Nick's hair transplant :p
Ruffed_lemur
05-04-2019, 23:53
Everyone seemed angry in tonight's episode too. Presumably the Chesney and Gemma storyline was supposed to be "comedy" but it was just annoying. I liked the scene where Ken was trying to advise Carla.
Unfortunately she was never going to please everyone. Trying to get production going again will save jobs temporarily but she still had to face an angry Kate and Imran who feel she's being disrespectful. And the factory gang were worse than ever tonight, complaining that they might have to travel to work like.. well, most people.
I agree about Chesney and Gemma's SL. It was very annoying. I don't know how Chesney can carry on living with her. I just wanted him to chuck her out!
Gemma is completely immature with no concept of all the things you need to do to run a home and she is a terrible influence on Joseph. What was that stupid "rave" about?
RogerOver
06-04-2019, 01:39
Yes, this is probably the worst aspect of this whole new approach to Coronation Street with everyone becoming ANGRY and spiteful all the time. Roy is now acting completely out of character and the nicest and most lovable person on the Street is being completely ruined.
This is so true about everyone being angry now.
That was the reason I stopped watching EE twenty years ago - all they used to do then was to shout at each other. Sad that Corro seems to be degenerating to that level too.
I agree about Roy's character being hijacked and ruined.
I can understand Roy being angry about people shouting questions at him and traipsing through his flat all day but he shouldn't have taken it out on Carla. He could at least have listened to her perspective, even if he didn't agree with her actions. Looks like he's going to be away for most of her mental health plot, which he will surely feel guilty about. (and did he just leave the cafe in Shona's hands at a moment's notice?)
Son of Cain
07-04-2019, 14:19
How did Robert know that Carla knew about the roof, or did he just guess?
Snagglepus
07-04-2019, 14:39
How did Robert know that Carla knew about the roof, or did he just guess?
He overheard her talking to someone, (Gary), about it.
tammyy2j
07-04-2019, 23:23
I can understand Roy being angry about people shouting questions at him and traipsing through his flat all day but he shouldn't have taken it out on Carla. He could at least have listened to her perspective, even if he didn't agree with her actions. Looks like he's going to be away for most of her mental health plot, which he will surely feel guilty about. (and did he just leave the cafe in Shona's hands at a moment's notice?)
Roy missing for Carla is a shame, Peter has driven the wedge wider between Roy and Carla
i was sure it was going show maria texting carla when david came into the salon and then i thought no they will cop off together, is it rana mammy?
how long is paul and billy officially a couple, been together not that long to win a couple's quiz
I think Peter is enjoying Carla becoming dependent on him. It's not a very healthy relationship at the moment.
Kate is the most obvious culprit for sending the texts but it's bound to be someone Carla hasn't suspected. (not sure who though)
parkerman
09-04-2019, 12:48
I think Peter is enjoying Carla becoming dependent on him. It's not a very healthy relationship at the moment.
Kate is the most obvious culprit for sending the texts but it's bound to be someone Carla hasn't suspected. (not sure who though)
It's the sort of thing Jenny would do.....
Snagglepus
09-04-2019, 13:47
Who would have access to Rana's phone?
Son of Cain
09-04-2019, 14:09
how long is paul and billy officially a couple, been together not that long to win a couple's quiz[/QUOTE]
Is it likely they would know each others middle names?
I think Peter is enjoying Carla becoming dependent on him. It's not a very healthy relationship at the moment.
Kate is the most obvious culprit for sending the texts but it's bound to be someone Carla hasn't suspected. (not sure who though)
is peter doing all the bad things so carla needs him?
flappinfanny
09-04-2019, 19:16
is peter doing all the bad things so carla needs him?
I thought that. You can see why Corrie wanted Alison King back. Superb.
I thought that. You can see why Corrie wanted Alison King back. Superb.
ali should lay off the botox no forehead movement, i find her breakdown is happening fast
ali should lay off the botox no forehead movement, i find her breakdown is happening fast
I think she has struggled ever since she needed a new kidney and all that has happened since .. this is just the straw that broke the camel's back....
I think she has struggled ever since she needed a new kidney and all that has happened since .. this is just the straw that broke the camel's back....
i hope it is done well
could simon or robert be rana?
so alya punishing carla for kal luke and rana
parkerman
10-04-2019, 21:49
Has anyone ever cooked something in a soap without burning it?
tammyy2j
10-04-2019, 22:16
Gary is not gone all bad trying to help the old lady and Alex not take Rick's loans
I think as I like Greg Wood, I like villainous Rick :p
Is Sarah not working?
I did not suspect Alya but at least she confessed to Kate soon enough
RogerOver
10-04-2019, 22:51
Has anyone ever cooked something in a soap without burning it?
Only the books.
flappinfanny
10-04-2019, 23:24
Again Alison King is playing a blinder. Superb. CS is a game of two halves, with Carla and then the dreadful Gemma and Chesney. Recording CS and fast forwarding through the rubbish bits is the way to go.
Son of Cain
12-04-2019, 20:15
Good to see the compassionate Moira running the medical centre so smoothly, and Sally being so sympathetic.
tammyy2j
14-04-2019, 00:42
How well barefoot Carla got out the window of the medical centre
does wayne not have a back up report saved online, up in the cloud
parkerman
16-04-2019, 00:48
does wayne not have a back up report saved online, up in the cloud
I presume so. Anyway, he said he had already given a copy to the police and it did seem as though they have one when they spoke to Imran.
Rana's mother is her next of kin not Imran. Her belongings should have gone to her.
Nick is looking rather shifty in recent episodes.
Snagglepus
16-04-2019, 18:42
Robert's not saying much either.
seb around in cafe at time too
where the cars come out of, where they parked?
Snagglepus
19-04-2019, 22:45
How daft was the caravan saga.
How daft was the caravan saga.
It was horrendous. Gemma overacting .......no doubt she thinks she is hilarious. Not.
parkerman
20-04-2019, 00:10
How daft was the caravan saga.
Oh for the days of Jack and Vera....
parkerman
20-04-2019, 00:10
How daft was the caravan saga.
Oh for the days of Jack and Vera....
I never knew there was a carburettor in a vauxhall corsa. I thought they were all fuel injection.
How could Gemma not tell it was the wrong caravan? It was much nicer than the one she was staying in, for a start. And how did the couple not see her - the driver must have looked in his rear view mirror at some point and would have seen her banging on the window.
Two rubbish episodes, apart from the bit with Abi and Sally.
How daft was the caravan saga.
it was bad carry on caravan camping
thin space man
20-04-2019, 16:43
Abi has got great legs
Abi has got great legs
in that outfit how was she not hired
in that outfit how was she not hired
Maybe her qualifications were more important than legs you would not see in coveralls??? :p
Jadefalcon
21-04-2019, 00:47
where the cars come out of, where they parked?
I picture the Thunderbirds theme music kicking in and cars appearing out of hidden ramps in the street and pop up buildings.
Maybe her qualifications were more important than legs you would not see in coveralls??? :p
she has qualifications? :p
she has qualifications? :p
She did a mechanic course in prison ... which is why she was able to show Tyrone up and get job in Kevin's garage .. :(searchme:)
I know the loan shark is scary but surely the more adult folk should be aware that you can report loan sharks to the police, anonymously and you do not need to repay a penny ... I really hope that Corrie will make this clear so that this becomes more public knowledge!
Snagglepus
22-04-2019, 20:13
There is no directory of email addresses like there is telephone numbers. How could the council get Ken's email address to send him a penalty notice. I'm sure Beth would not have known it either to send in with her 'evidence', the most she could have done was to give his street address. Maybe it was
[email protected]
seb a plumber and jan living with eileen, i missed a fair whack
no amy simon peter and adam for naming ceremony
Snagglepus
22-04-2019, 21:03
So, if you lose your key you can just go and buy another one, that's ok innit.
our souls or arseholes, sorry is goon kirk suppose to be funny
tracy i did find funny
thin space man
22-04-2019, 21:49
our souls or arseholes, sorry is goon kirk suppose to be funny
I mentioned this last month, but the show seems to slipping in more 'minor' swear words of recent?
It was painful but in fairness I think he was just trying to rescue the situation.
parkerman
23-04-2019, 00:25
Fancy Gemma's dinner getting burnt in the oven. I don't think anyone has ever burnt the dinner in the oven before....well, at least not since the last episode, oh, and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and......
tammyy2j
23-04-2019, 15:47
Is Sinead and the baby both all better?
I can't understand how Sinead's family were never seen when she was having treatment for cancer and didn't come to her wedding yet now they turn up for a christening.
I'm looking forward to Abi having lessons with Brian - it's something different and it show a character trying to improve her job prospects for a change.
kirk on x factory, that show has had worse
bethany and gary romantic spark brewing
tammyy2j
24-04-2019, 23:27
I can't understand how Sinead's family were never seen when she was having treatment for cancer and didn't come to her wedding yet now they turn up for a christening.
I'm looking forward to Abi having lessons with Brian - it's something different and it show a character trying to improve her job prospects for a change.
Was it Faye who thought Tim to read in a few weeks?
I like Abi and find her friendship with Sally amusing
parkerman
24-04-2019, 23:40
If you found someone's wallet, would your first thought be to take it to a pub on the off chance the owner might be there?
eileen's new man jan not a good chap
There is no directory of email addresses like there is telephone numbers. How could the council get Ken's email address to send him a penalty notice. I'm sure Beth would not have known it either to send in with her 'evidence', the most she could have done was to give his street address. Maybe it was
[email protected]
Another scam that happens a lot .. somehow folk get sent emails claiming they got a fine ... another thing that should be highlighted to prevent more folk falling for it
eileen's new man jan not a good chap
Leader of the slavery storyline coming up ...
Why can't they just do a normal storyline with Jan as a hard working immigrant who genuinely wants to make a better life for himself? Sadly, things like this do happen in real life but it's not a very positive portrayal of East Europeans.
thin space man
27-04-2019, 11:30
....and why is it always Eileen, she's only just buried her last ex? (who turned out to be a serial killer) :lol:
parkerman
27-04-2019, 14:14
Two questions...
1. Why did Peter not search the house instead of just accepting the squatter's word for it that Carla was no longer there? The way he was acting and behaving I think it is very unrealistic to think he would not have searched.
2. Why does Ken leave a bottle of whisky out in full view on his dresser with Peter living in the house?
Son of Cain
29-04-2019, 19:39
Why are soaps so bad at stunts, the contrived bike crash with Jan and Mary was so badly done. Jan came round the corner and instead of steering round the van was pointing straight into the back of it then tried to miss it at the last moment. Instead of using the brakes and stopping he then swings out at the last minute and falls off, no lays the bike down and jumps off, while Mary throws her bouquet away and hurls herself into the back of the van instead of just talking a step back. The whole thing was contrived just to bring them together and let Moira have have a heart fluttering moment.
Two questions...
1. Why did Peter not search the house instead of just accepting the squatter's word for it that Carla was no longer there? The way he was acting and behaving I think it is very unrealistic to think he would not have searched.
2. Why does Ken leave a bottle of whisky out in full view on his dresser with Peter living in the house?
Peter did not drink for a long time, even lived in a pub where he had access to a lot more than a bottle of whisky .... guess he trusted him.
Peter did not drink for a long time, even lived in a pub where he had access to a lot more than a bottle of whisky .... guess he trusted him.
and after all other stuff peter been through he didn't drink
where is peter's money the pub and factory sale?
It is too bad that the writers have to make certain that any new person must have sinister motives---since I really hoped that Jan was a decent guy grateful for a job!
where is peter's money the pub and factory sale?
Spent a lot on his boat, I imagine, gave some to Gary ....
tammyy2j
30-04-2019, 22:41
Claudia paying for Peter's rehab, she has that amount of money to spend so easy
Chris plays a great drunk, I found the returning Leanne annoying
Who took the report and planted on Nick, was it Imran?
Claudia paying for Peter's rehab, she has that amount of money to spend so easy
Chris plays a great drunk, I found the returning Leanne annoying
Who took the report and planted on Nick, was it Imran?
Who else would have access to the apartment and has motiviation to drop Nick into it by planting the report under his matress??? Seems too obvious for it to have been Imran...
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a27311960/coronation-street-spoilers-michelle-connor-robert-preston-grow-closer/
If Michelle and Robert grow closer again, maybe they leave together and she returns on her own ...
parkerman
01-05-2019, 08:26
Who else would have access to the apartment and has motiviation to drop Nick into it by planting the report under his matress??? Seems too obvious for it to have been Imran...
Maybe no-one planted it and it was Nick who "nicked" it.
I wish they would make characters speak nasally after getting a bloody nose....
I wish they would make characters speak nasally after getting a bloody nose....
I think that's the least of the problems the show has at the moment.
Does anyone know what signs Freda is using? I'm not deaf myself but her sign language seems a bit odd. For a start, she only seems to be signing part of what she's actually saying, and also she's signing to hearing people which is strange in itself.
Son of Cain
05-05-2019, 06:50
I noticed that when she was signing to Tracey and Mary, perhaps she has developed a habit of always signing when she speaks, but it does seem strange.
mysangry
05-05-2019, 18:25
Does anyone know what signs Freda is using? I'm not deaf myself but her sign language seems a bit odd. For a start, she only seems to be signing part of what she's actually saying, and also she's signing to hearing people which is strange in itself.
I think some people who do use sign language, do it automatically regardless of whether of being in company of hearing people, kind of habit I guess.
great to have norris back
geoff becoming a pr#ck
Son of Cain
06-05-2019, 20:50
I was just about to say I really dislike Geoff.
Agree about Norris though.
Ruffed_lemur
06-05-2019, 23:18
Did Mary sign a pre-nup before she married Norris? I'm puzzled by how the sale of the house is being done without her knowledge.
Did Mary sign a pre-nup before she married Norris? I'm puzzled by how the sale of the house is being done without her knowledge.
does emily know, where is her all belongings?
flappinfanny
06-05-2019, 23:44
Right put simply tonight, "enough of this crap" what the hell are you doing ITV. You are a flaming embarrassment. Sort it out.
tammyy2j
07-05-2019, 13:34
Mary's screeching was enough for me to turn off but it is nice to have Norris back
RogerOver
07-05-2019, 13:49
Mary's screeching was enough for me to turn off but it is nice to hard Norris back
True, but her story about someone mistaking ashes in an urn for cat litter during a blackout made me laugh.
More of that sort of humour please, the Corrie I remember and loved.
tammyy2j
07-05-2019, 14:08
Did Mary sign a pre-nup before she married Norris? I'm puzzled by how the sale of the house is being done without her knowledge.
Mary should go see Imran
She was off her trolley last night... First of all she's calling Norris's name as if he was actually in the urn, then throwing the ashes all over the carpet and running outside shrieking for about 10 minutes, or at least that's what it felt like. Seriously, it was like something from a bad sitcom...
Although it would have been funny if Norris had answered when she was saying his name (having just come through the door)...
Helena1992
07-05-2019, 22:54
I laughed my head of watching the fight between Mary and Freda I really enjoyed this episode
I enjoyed Geoff in the past and in Canada we have not seen Norris yet?
Son of Cain
08-05-2019, 19:55
Does Mary sound a bit hoarse tonight after all that screeching on Monday? - Talk about suffering for her art!
did mary and norris ever consummate their marriage?
Ruffed_lemur
08-05-2019, 23:23
did mary and norris ever consummate their marriage?
I don't think they did. I wondered if that made a difference in law? That said, it's hard to prove.
Does Mary sound a bit hoarse tonight after all that screeching on Monday? - Talk about suffering for her art!
yes she did
RogerOver
09-05-2019, 05:27
I’ve noticed in the last few years there’s more and more use of the word ‘get’ by a lot of the characters when asking for, or ordering something:
‘Can I get a coffee?’, as opposed to ‘Can I order a coffee?’, or even ‘Can I have a coffee?’
As I haven’t lived in the UK for more than twenty years, I wouldn’t know, so is it now commonplace in the UK to use the word ‘get’ erroneously?
I do remember a couple of years ago, when someone was in Roy's Rolls and said to Roy, ‘Can I get a cup of tea?”, to which Roy replied, ‘No, you’re the customer, I will get it for you.’
parkerman
09-05-2019, 08:28
I’ve noticed in the last few years there’s more and more use of the word ‘get’ by a lot of the characters when asking for, or ordering something:
‘Can I get a coffee?’, as opposed to ‘Can I order a coffee?’, or even ‘Can I have a coffee?’
As I haven’t lived in the UK for more than twenty years, I wouldn’t know, so is it now commonplace in the UK to use the word ‘get’ erroneously?
I do remember a couple of years ago, when someone was in Roy's Rolls and said to Roy, ‘Can I get a cup of tea?”, to which Roy replied, ‘No, you’re the customer, I will get it for you.’
Yes, it is quite common now.
I laughed my head of watching the fight between Mary and Freda I really enjoyed this episode
I am afraid I didn't. It was cringeworthy and embarrassing in my opinion.
If I never saw another episode featuring the Gemma and Chesney relationship for the rest of my life it would be too soon.
parkerman
09-05-2019, 14:27
I am afraid I didn't. It was cringeworthy and embarrassing in my opinion.
I'm with you, Louise.
Snagglepus
09-05-2019, 20:17
Mary thought she was acting in a pantomime.
RogerOver
09-05-2019, 21:07
Mary thought she was acting in a pantomime.
Oh no she wasn't!
I can't decide who was worse - Norris for hiding the letters or Rita and Freda for opening and reading them..
flappinfanny
09-05-2019, 23:20
Mary thought she was acting in a pantomime.
She was. Or a Carry on.
https://us.v-cdn.net/6028689/uploads/userpics/136/p42CWH5FWQ6PM.PNG
To be fair to the poor old girl, The scenes with the younger cast were the best bits, the triangle with Ryan, Bethany and Alya is interesting. The scenes with Ali and Ryan are always good, they have a real rapport.
There was a glimmer of hope in Corrie last night, Norris and Emma was comedy gold and it was nice to have Betty mentioned.
The last few episodes have been really boring. Gemma still irresponsible at every opportunity, Mary acting like an idiot. I think 6 episodes a week mean they get desperate for stories and anything will do as long as it fills space. Only Carla and Peter storyline interesting, maybe it will pick up around Nick soon as well.
Son of Cain
10-05-2019, 07:37
Could not agree more, as the number of episodes increased, quality decreased, unfortunately the world is now ruled by accountants and ad revenues. I wish they could go back to 2 or 3 episodes a week and have time to developed better stories but I don't think this will ever happen. This applies to all the soaps even the BBC which seems to feel the need to compete in the ratings war.
did paula get paid fully but now back after sophie again?
did paula get paid fully but now back after sophie again?
As quite normal in soapland, that part of the storyline seems to have been forgotten about and not clarified unless I have missed it..... maybe we find out once Paula and Sophie are back on ...
Son of Cain
10-05-2019, 20:50
With that terrible moustache (in my opinion) Ryan reminds me of Walker in Dad's Army.
robert back driving?
mary talking to a bird, is brendan's brother staying to help her rebound?
carla looks well, she was staying in a posh hotel
Son of Cain
11-05-2019, 07:45
did paula get paid fully but now back after sophie again?
I presume that after Sally was found not guilty that she would have been awarded costs and so Paula would have been paid.
I presume that after Sally was found not guilty that she would have been awarded costs and so Paula would have been paid.
you would think that but no follow up talk confuses
is duncan in prison?
sophie off horse riding with paula is a stupid temporary exit for her for maternity
you would think that but no follow up talk confuses
is duncan in prison?
sophie off horse riding with paula is a stupid temporary e it for her for maternity
It would be a very long pony ride ..
Good to see Roy back and getting stuck into the search for Carla straight away. It must have been hard knowing that his friend needed professional help and that he would have to get that help behind her back. I liked their scenes together but it was a pity it was mixed in with scenes from the talent contest. I'd love to see a big chunk of the episode given over to the two of them talking about Carla's problems etc, maybe not a two-hander, but possibly the first half of the episode. That would be brilliant.
parkerman
15-05-2019, 12:17
Agreed, emerald. The talent contest was dire. Corrie's attempts at humour these days are so clunky. They no longer have anyone who can write with a light touch. Such a shame for a soap that really made its reputation on grittiness interlaced with laugh out loud humour.
tammyy2j
15-05-2019, 17:13
Agreed, emerald. The talent contest was dire. Corrie's attempts at humour these days are so clunky. They no longer have anyone who can write with a light touch. Such a shame for a soap that really made its reputation on grittiness interlaced with laugh out loud humour.
Tracy is the only one lately I get laugh from with the one liners
claudia will be mad, paying for rehab and peter leaves, roy getting peter to come out and take care of carla because he feels guilty is a bit much
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