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Who's the biggest villain, Geoff, Gary, Claudia or the Bat Society?
Geoff without a doubt followed by the bat society
I am wondering if Gary deliberately wound Ali up so he would attack him and get himself arrested?
Street sweepers do not do a very good job, leaving lumps of rock lying about on the street.
gary let ali win the fight as he won the war
Dennis tanner
14-03-2020, 00:43
Who's the biggest villain, Geoff, Gary, Claudia or the Bat Society?
Both Geoff and Windass are villians with different methods.
Geoff is a bullying liar whereas Windass walks around in a big coat to make him look big whereas he is actually scrawny
bye bye ali and that hair
The sad thing is everyone will think he is back on drugs when in fact Gary had his drink spiked, thereby winning in every way possible. It's not a great way for Ali to leave.
Nina managed to camp out at that office building for 3 nights, in between taking care of her terminally ill father..
Jadefalcon
14-03-2020, 20:14
Both Geoff and Windass are villians with different methods.
Geoff is a bullying liar whereas Windass walks around in a big coat to make him look big whereas he is actually scrawny
Exactly, mental bullying can be as bad, if not worse than physical, because there are no visible scars to see bar how people are behaving. To be honest, after Fridays episode, pardon my language I think Geoff is a total c**t. I guess he realised that if Alya refused to sell her half of the business, he can't force her. It does make you wonder how he can sell half a business though as surely with something like this there must be some sort of legal contract drawn up, although Yasmeen might not have bothered since Alya is family.
Exactly, mental bullying can be as bad, if not worse than physical, because there are no visible scars to see bar how people are behaving. To be honest, after Fridays episode, pardon my language I think Geoff is a total c**t. I guess he realised that if Alya refused to sell her half of the business, he can't force her. It does make you wonder how he can sell half a business though as surely with something like this there must be some sort of legal contract drawn up, although Yasmeen might not have bothered since Alya is family.
Alya would have had something drawn up as she never liked or trusted Geoff ...
Son of Cain
15-03-2020, 08:41
Arrogant Geoff is getting too over confident allowing his phone call to Yasmeen about a non existent business consultant to be overheard in the cafe. Knowing how residents gossip he should be worried that this gets back to Alya or Yasmeen.
How much does Roy charge for a breakfast, Geoff gave Nina a £20 note and told her to keep the change, I can get a breakfast locally for less than a fiver, even allowing for his extra black pudding this is a very generous tip.
Jadefalcon
15-03-2020, 14:48
Arrogant Geoff is getting too over confident allowing his phone call to Yasmeen about a non existent business consultant to be overheard in the cafe. Knowing how residents gossip he should be worried that this gets back to Alya or Yasmeen.
How much does Roy charge for a breakfast, Geoff gave Nina a £20 note and told her to keep the change, I can get a breakfast locally for less than a fiver, even allowing for his extra black pudding this is a very generous tip.
Well it's money he's stealing from the business and he'll want to look like a nice guy to other people. That's another point though, if he's stealing from the business, he is also stealing from Alya, maybe she could get legal advice.
Son of Cain
15-03-2020, 15:33
Well it's money he's stealing from the business and he'll want to look like a nice guy to other people. That's another point though, if he's stealing from the business, he is also stealing from Alya, maybe she could get legal advice.
There is being "a nice guy" and there is drawing unwanted attention to yourself. Few ordinary people give a tip that is more than twice the cost of the meal. Geoff is no Frank Sinatra who was renown for givng large tips.
why was the baby class in speed daal not in medical clinic or community centre?
parkerman
16-03-2020, 18:09
why was the baby class in speed daal not in medical clinic or community centre?
Because it's Coronation Street,
Jadefalcon
16-03-2020, 18:24
Also why the hell does Geoff think he can order Alya round like she's some employee, she should tell him to get stuffed.
Throwing things in the garbage seconds before the dustcart arrives is now reaching epic Soap cliche proportions similar to dinners burning in the oven, running out of milk and coming up against roadworks when you're in a hurry.
I agree the writers thing these actions are needed to the storyline sooooooooooo boring?
parkerman
17-03-2020, 00:28
J D Salinger had four books published in his life time. I am very surprised that neither Ken nor Norris knew that!
norris back but i am losing patience with yasmeen at least alya went to the police with toyah
Dennis tanner
17-03-2020, 05:51
norris back but i am losing patience with yasmeen at least alya went to the police with toyah
I am surprised that the POlice bothered to see her about what is a domestic matter.
Ayli should not worry aboiut her grandmother going to Cyprus. Geoff's plan is to leave alone with all the money ( IMO of course )
Jadefalcon
17-03-2020, 12:37
Every time I see Geoff I have the urge to hit him with a large blunt instrument.
I am surprised that the POlice bothered to see her about what is a domestic matter.
Ayli should not worry aboiut her grandmother going to Cyprus. Geoff's plan is to leave alone with all the money ( IMO of course )
claire's law
claudia hasn't tried to get audrey and rita into the retirement village, is she a recruiter
when is alya going to speak to tim about geoff?
what street house was the posh stuck up baby group mothers partying in? close to gemma's gaff? shared gennel?
parkerman
19-03-2020, 23:20
what street house was the posh stuck up baby group mothers partying in? close to gemma's gaff? shared gennel?
Yes, I found that a complete mystery as well.
tammyy2j
20-03-2020, 00:57
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme - known as Clare's Law - is intended to provide information that could protect someone from being a victim of attack. The initiative is named after 36-year-old Clare Wood who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009
a spark with alina and david
Dennis tanner
21-03-2020, 05:11
a spark with alina and david
She must be impressed with his hair.
The Gemma saga is tedius
Geoff needs to die soon !!!!
The Geoff/Yasmeen storyline is getting a bit disturbing, with Yasmeen practically crawling on the floor to try and eat her dinner.
The Gemma storyline is going to go on for years or at least until the quads grow up a little bit. Did the writers not think of the long term implications of introducing 4 crying, needy babies?
parkerman
22-03-2020, 00:15
The Gemma storyline is going to go on for years or at least until the quads grow up a little bit. Did the writers not think of the long term implications of introducing 4 crying, needy babies?
It seemed like a good idea at the time.....
Mind you, it might still be a good idea if it wasn't for Gemma's dreadful grating voice.
Jadefalcon
22-03-2020, 17:09
Why does Alya let Geoff talk to her like that, the arrogant self superior prick.
parkerman
23-03-2020, 23:04
I think Still Waters would be my idea of Hell on Earth.
Dennis tanner
24-03-2020, 07:15
The Geoff/Yasmeen storyline is getting a bit disturbing, with Yasmeen practically crawling on the floor to try and eat her dinner.
The Gemma storyline is going to go on for years or at least until the quads grow up a little bit. Did the writers not think of the long term implications of introducing 4 crying, needy babies?
Gemma and Chesney need to go away with the children and come back in 10 years time.
did ken say bollocks
Ha ha! It sounded like that, but it was "Pollocks" - in reference to the artist (Jackson Pollock)they'd been imitating in the art class.
Jadefalcon
24-03-2020, 15:11
Gemma and Chesney need to go away with the children and come back in 10 years time.
Send them upstairs to listen to their tapes.
parkerman
24-03-2020, 15:33
Send them upstairs to listen to their tapes.
They'll all come down behaving like Tracy Barlow.....
Ha ha! It sounded like that, but it was "Pollocks" - in reference to the artist (Jackson Pollock)they'd been imitating in the art class.
i was sure bollocks
Jadefalcon
24-03-2020, 19:30
The expression on Rita and Ken's face when Mary said she had posed as a model with very little on was priceless.
tammyy2j
25-03-2020, 19:36
A beard will not make Brian look like George Clooney :p
Son of Cain
25-03-2020, 20:41
Ì thought Alina would have known David was married, I am sure she must have met Shona in the cafe.
Dennis tanner
26-03-2020, 01:58
A beard will not make Brian look like George Clooney :p
Maybe not but someone should tell Brian that all he needs to do is stop shaving.
Dennis tanner
26-03-2020, 02:02
Ì thought Alina would have known David was married, I am sure she must have met Shona in the cafe.
Platt has this habit of bullying young women and Alina is attracted to young men with silly hair and Platt's magnificent physique sealed the deal. I can't wait till Shona's solicitor writes to him and demands half the house. Geoff continues to annoy and Gemma's doctor should have advised her to ask to be in far less episodes.
parkerman
26-03-2020, 08:14
Gemma's doctor should have advised her to ask to be in far less episodes.
Amen to that!
Platt has this habit of bullying young women and Alina is attracted to young men with silly hair and Platt's magnificent physique sealed the deal.
I agree about David - he was all over the place emotionally when he had that meaningless fling with Emma too. It's a bit creepy.
Ì thought Alina would have known David was married, I am sure she must have met Shona in the cafe. And if not, who does Alina work with? Oh yes, David's sister!!
Pathetic writing, and once again a young female is "used" to further the storyline of a much older bloke. Even for Coronation Street it was probably a record for time elapsed between first conversation and having it off!
thin space man
26-03-2020, 13:36
and having it off!
I thought it was only me that said "Having It Off" anymore :thumbsup:
Snagglepus
27-03-2020, 17:14
Stormtroopers in Weatherfield tonight.
Stormtroopers in Weatherfield tonight.
No Corrie on tv tonight though ....but I now see what you mean :p
parkerman
27-03-2020, 19:30
I thought it was only me that said "Having It Off" anymore :thumbsup:
Quite common round here....but then I do live in Essex!
Dennis tanner
31-03-2020, 08:09
Will Platt survive till the next episode ?
Will Platt survive till the next episode ?
Let's hope for the worst eh?
I'm guessing the episodes will feel a bit different from now on, with viewers having to wait 2 days to see the outcome of cliffhangers - like in the olden days... They're also going to have to get rid of any references to dates or days of the week (there were 2 last night) as it will get a bit confusing.
I liked Roy's conversations with Gail and Alina, which felt realistic and normal. Also, did he actually make a joke to Cathy about "getting with it"?! He's certainly got more sociable since Nina arrived, I just hope they keep his essential "Royness" and don't try to make him like everyone else.
And Geoff is beyond annoying now, wasting the time of the emergency services (all the more annoying for viewers at a time like this). Let's hope someone (hopefully Yasmeen) locks him in his magician's box and leaves him there...
Snagglepus
31-03-2020, 13:19
I like Nina but just wish she would stop moving her head when she talks.
Jadefalcon
31-03-2020, 22:48
Notice that Geoff mentioned his Hospital Radio gig but we've seen no evidence of him actually doing that for months. He truly is a loathsome control freak.
Dennis tanner
01-04-2020, 01:16
I'm guessing the episodes will feel a bit different from now on, with viewers having to wait 2 days to see the outcome of cliffhangers - like in the olden days... They're also going to have to get rid of any references to dates or days of the week (there were 2 last night) as it will get a bit confusing.
I liked Roy's conversations with Gail and Alina, which felt realistic and normal. Also, did he actually make a joke to Cathy about "getting with it"?! He's certainly got more sociable since Nina arrived, I just hope they keep his essential "Royness" and don't try to make him like everyone else.
And Geoff is beyond annoying now, wasting the time of the emergency services (all the more annoying for viewers at a time like this). Let's hope someone (hopefully Yasmeen) locks him in his magician's box and leaves him there...
Geoff will now be with us even longer
Dennis tanner
02-04-2020, 19:38
None of the major soaps on today. Wouldn't it be a good idea for at least one to be broadcast every day ? I note that somedays there are 2 and today there was none
tammyy2j
02-04-2020, 20:57
Gail giving out to David over Alina in front of the kids was wrong
Alya needs to start telling Tim, Faye, Sally and Cathy her concerns about Geoff, he will slip up again in front of one of them
None of those thugs heard David clattering up a metal fire escape and how did he get up there so quickly anyway? He's a better magician than Geoff.
And at last a little bit of the old Yasmeen resurfaced when her granddaughter was being threatened by Geoff. She's still in there somewhere. I also liked how she seemed to back down then tried to access his laptop - at least she's getting suspicious now although it's taken long enough.
parkerman
02-04-2020, 23:35
None of those thugs heard David clattering up a metal fire escape and how did he get up there so quickly anyway? He's a better magician than Geoff.
Also, he was nearly back home. He could have gone to the cafe or the Rovers. He actually ran past the cab office. He could have gone in there. He could even have gone home!
Gail giving out to David over Alina in front of the kids was wrong
Alya needs to start telling Tim, Faye, Sally and Cathy her concerns about Geoff, he will slip up again in front of one of them
She should have spoken to Tim a long time ago ... strange that nobody ever has mentioned their concerns... Cathy was but seemed to have shown no more interest in a friend who is no longer coming out to meet her ..
Gail giving out to David over Alina in front of the kids was wrong
Alya needs to start telling Tim, Faye, Sally and Cathy her concerns about Geoff, he will slip up again in front of one of them
And Tim never knew about his Dad’s past ? I find that hard to believe. We already know about his previous relationship so why doesn’t Tim ?
Snagglepus
03-04-2020, 09:28
We already know about his previous relationship so why doesn’t Tim ?
Maybe Tim doesn't watch Coronation Street.
And Tim never knew about his Dad’s past ? I find that hard to believe. We already know about his previous relationship so why doesn’t Tim ?
We do not know anything about Tess, Tim's mum, only that Geoff and her divorced but we do not know how old Tim was when they split. If he was a baby or young child, he would not remember however, Geoff surely would have said something to Tim over time as they seemed to know each other well when Geoff arrived on the street.........
parkerman
03-04-2020, 12:07
Geoff surely would have said something to Tim over time as they seemed to know each other well when Geoff arrived on the street.........
Yes, but he would have put himself in a good light and blamed the break-up on Tess.
I think Cathy is still a little concerned about Yasmeen, thanks to Eileen telling her about Yasmeen being locked in the box, but that part of the storyline seemed to have been shelved for now.
I'm also surprised Alya hasn't spoken to Tim about his dad yet. She doesn't need to come straight out with accusations, she just needs to start a conversation about what Geoff was like when he was younger,etc. After all, they're family now so she can just make it look like she's trying to find out about her new step-granddad. Although... I wonder if Geoff has already poisoned his son's mind about her?
Son of Cain
03-04-2020, 20:03
Gone a a bit OTT about April Fool's Day, I have not seen anybody play an April Fool's prank for years. Yasmeen really should have waited until Geoff went out before looking at his laptop, but good to see her getting her backbone back. Hope Geoff is not going to get away with his appalling behavior by claiming he did it because he is insecure and does not want to be on his own.
Maybe Tim doesn't watch Coronation Street.
I hope that this storyline finishes soon without us having to painfully see other women being mistreated by Geoff. I want a lot more light humour.
Notice that Geoff mentioned his Hospital Radio gig but we've seen no evidence of him actually doing that for months. He truly is a loathsome control freak.
where does he dj now, still in the hospital
where does he dj now, still in the hospital
When would he have time to do any of that? Either working in the restaurant or bullying Yasmeen at home or meeting Rachel .... :hmm:
Dennis tanner
04-04-2020, 05:09
Gone a a bit OTT about April Fool's Day, I have not seen anybody play an April Fool's prank for years. Yasmeen really should have waited until Geoff went out before looking at his laptop, but good to see her getting her backbone back. Hope Geoff is not going to get away with his appalling behavior by claiming he did it because he is insecure and does not want to be on his own.
It all went a bit flat on 3rd April.
So Yasmeen was going to Spain without having booked a flight, accommodation???
RogerOver
04-04-2020, 11:34
So Yasmeen was going to Spain without having booked a flight, accommodation???
And not a worry in the world about Covid-19 either - no face mask?
And not a worry in the world about Covid-19 either - no face mask?
Was filmed about 8 weeks ago when Covid-19 was not known about ...
RogerOver
04-04-2020, 12:02
Was filmed about 8 weeks ago when Covid-19 was not known about ...
I hadn't realised it was filmed so far ahead.
Jadefalcon
04-04-2020, 21:29
Yasmeen at least looked at the headers of Geoff's emails from the Escort Agency, there's no way she should have been fooled by his feeble explanations. There were two or three about meeting and maybe how much it might cost. There was also one about screening questions which surely for someone doing research wouldn't be necessary. Besides, his research, what the hell does that do with him being the DJ on Hospital Radio. If it had been Daniel writing an article, maybe, but not Geoff
I hadn't realised it was filmed so far ahead.
There is a message at the beginning of each episode to say it was filmed before Covid 19
RogerOver
05-04-2020, 01:33
There is a message at the beginning of each episode to say it was filmed before Covid 19
OK thanks. That must be before the opening credits begin? I live in Thailand, so have to download it wherever I can find it.
I just checked the last one dated 3rd April. The version I see starts with a black metal bollard near a drain, then the corner of a post box. Each episode always starts 23 seconds in from that. There's no message on the one I watch.
if david wants a fight so bad join a fight club
Jadefalcon
05-04-2020, 04:25
if david wants a fight so bad join a fight club
We do not talk about fight club.
I can't believe we have to wait until Monday to find out what happens to Yasmeen! And it will still be April Fools Day.
There's going to be a lot of similar cliffhangers over the next few weeks, unfortunately.
I'm glad she didn't back down; there's no way all those emails were "research" for a hospital radio show and would Geoff even be allowed to do a show on escorts anyway?
RogerOver
05-04-2020, 14:03
I can't believe we have to wait until Monday to find out what happens to Yasmeen! And it will still be April Fools Day.
There's going to be a lot of similar cliffhangers over the next few weeks, unfortunately.
I'm glad she didn't back down; there's no way all those emails were "research" for a hospital radio show and would Geoff even be allowed to do a show on escorts anyway?
I doubt that very much. But don't forget, Geoff is the incredible bullsh!tting man
It's going to take longer for him to get his comeuppance too...
I can't believe we have to wait until Monday to find out what happens to Yasmeen! And it will still be April Fools Day.
There's going to be a lot of similar cliffhangers over the next few weeks, unfortunately.
I'm glad she didn't back down; there's no way all those emails were "research" for a hospital radio show and would Geoff even be allowed to do a show on escorts anyway?
Not escorts!!! :nono: Although the website has the word Escort in it, Geoff insisted it was a dating agency .. he was doing research on online dating and I guess that is something he can talk about on a radio show.... :ninja::p
Ruffed_lemur
05-04-2020, 17:01
Not escorts!!! :nono: Although the website has the word Escort in it, Geoff insisted it was a dating agency .. he was doing research on online dating and I guess that is something he can talk about on a radio show.... :ninja::p
I don't believe so in this case, but it could be a site for Companion Escorts. The type that Nigel Havers played.
I don't believe so in this case, but it could be a site for Companion Escorts. The type that Nigel Havers played.
They are still escorts .. getting paid for spending time with clients .. different to dating sites which Geoff claimed he was researching .. he should have gone to Tinder (?) or other sites .
Son of Cain
05-04-2020, 19:18
I don't believe so in this case, but it could be a site for Companion Escorts. The type that Nigel Havers played.
Was Geoff looking for companionship with Rachael.
Was Geoff looking for companionship with Rachael.
He kept requesting her "companionship" and even moaned about not getting discount for keeping booking her .. we never saw him doing anything but having a meal and a wine with her ...and yes, escort agencies often provide partners just for companionship that does not include a physical relationship....
i think geoff was looking for sex, he was pushy at the start with yasmeen for sex
At least Yasmeen is suspicious now, even if she hasn't turned against him completely.
At least Yasmeen is suspicious now, even if she hasn't turned against him completely.
Well, she asked for info under Claire's Law so we should find out a lot more soon what Geoff has been up to with other females...:thumbsup:
I'm just glad she didn't accept him back unconditionally. She feels sorry for him and was genuinely relieved he had come home but she knows something isn't quite right. I'm also glad she didn't give in to his suggestion to have an "early night" as it would have just been disturbing in that context.
Snagglepus
07-04-2020, 15:20
I think Yasmeen could smell the alcohol on Geoff's breath and had second thoughts.
parkerman
07-04-2020, 16:34
I think Yasmeen could smell the alcohol on Geoff's breath and had second thoughts.
Yes, he also acted exactly as Alya said he would, coming back in good health with seemingly not a care in the world.
Dennis tanner
07-04-2020, 23:19
Yasmeen at least looked at the headers of Geoff's emails from the Escort Agency, there's no way she should have been fooled by his feeble explanations. There were two or three about meeting and maybe how much it might cost. There was also one about screening questions which surely for someone doing research wouldn't be necessary. Besides, his research, what the hell does that do with him being the DJ on Hospital Radio. If it had been Daniel writing an article, maybe, but not Geoff
THere is none so blind etc.
Dennis tanner
07-04-2020, 23:20
if david wants a fight so bad join a fight club
He would need to be in the children's section to get an appropriate opponent
Jadefalcon
08-04-2020, 04:53
So Geoff was feeling so ill, but he was well enough to spam 42 text messages in a few minutes.
poor eccles the vet at least could have waited to talk with ken not put on all emma
Dennis tanner
09-04-2020, 02:17
The Geoff saga continues. The Gemma saga continues.
Tracy Barlow continues to be a biatch. Poor Emma
Son of Cain
09-04-2020, 09:38
Since Yasmeen spends half of her life dusting and cleaning to protect Geoff from his allergies, should she not have found his hidden camera yet. Or is Geoff right that she does not clean properly, she definitely does not seem to be doing the top shelves.
Since Yasmeen spends half of her life dusting and cleaning to protect Geoff from his allergies, should she not have found his hidden camera yet. Or is Geoff right that she does not clean properly, she definitely does not seem to be doing the top shelves.
I don't understand all that business with the camera either. Does Geoff keep moving it? He never seems to be worried about Yasmeen finding it - he has no problems leaving her on her own in the house or getting her to dust everywhere.
RogerOver
09-04-2020, 10:02
Since Yasmeen spends half of her life dusting and cleaning to protect Geoff from his allergies, should she not have found his hidden camera yet. Or is Geoff right that she does not clean properly, she definitely does not seem to be doing the top shelves.
She must need a chair to clean the top shelf. Perhaps she has acrophobia.
Son of Cain
09-04-2020, 10:22
She must need a chair to clean the top shelf. Perhaps she has acrophobia.
Thanks, I just learned new word "acrophobia". - every cloud has a silver lining.
Son of Cain
09-04-2020, 10:23
I don't understand all that business with the camera either. Does Geoff keep moving it? He never seems to be worried about Yasmeen finding it - he has no problems leaving her on her own in the house or getting her to dust everywhere.
I think it is in the same place, as the view on his screen is always the same.
The weird camera angles were a bit distracting in last night's episode - were we supposed to be watching it in 3D or something? There's been a lot of new angles lately but that episode was just too much.
RogerOver
09-04-2020, 10:25
Thanks, I just learned new word "acrophobia". - every cloud has a silver lining.
Ha ha, no sliver lined clouds for someone with with acrophobia though.
Son of Cain
09-04-2020, 11:19
The weird camera angles were a bit distracting in last night's episode - were we supposed to be watching it in 3D or something? There's been a lot of new angles lately but that episode was just too much.
The opening scene with Emma and Eccles not sure where that was shot from, from the stairs I think? I thought there was something wrong with the picture on my TV. Perhaps they are trying to copy Eastenders, they are doing a lot of weird things now - apparently to attract the "Netflix Generation" . Hope Corrie does not follow that path.
Jadefalcon
09-04-2020, 15:08
Isn't it also strange that all Geoff's issues flared up at the same time, his stress, allergies etc.
Isn't it also strange that all Geoff's issues flared up at the same time, his stress, allergies etc.
All to do with keeping control of Yasmeen who of course believed (not so much now) him ... when you first get together you do not suspect anything, do you? And he is so believable and when a new situation arises, he is very quick thinking ... I like this storyline so far, I only hope that they make Geoff suffer in the end and not just make him go away hanging his head in shame ... I want to see him in court and go to jail for what he has done !!
Jadefalcon
10-04-2020, 02:30
All to do with keeping control of Yasmeen who of course believed (not so much now) him ... when you first get together you do not suspect anything, do you? And he is so believable and when a new situation arises, he is very quick thinking ... I like this storyline so far, I only hope that they make Geoff suffer in the end and not just make him go away hanging his head in shame ... I want to see him in court and go to jail for what he has done !!
He should, potentially abuse charges and I like how the visitors to Yasmeen stated that abuse didn't just have to be physical.
parkerman
10-04-2020, 09:11
He should, potentially abuse charges and I like how the visitors to Yasmeen stated that abuse didn't just have to be physical.
Much harder to prove though.
Much harder to prove though.
True. I think that is why Yasmeen has not found the camera yet .. despite forever cleaning due to Geoff's allergies..... I can imagine that it will be found and then will make a strong case for Yasmeen to prove it ... hope so, anyway..
Son of Cain
10-04-2020, 19:35
A Vegan Car - surely most cars are vegan, is it not only top end cars that have leather upholstery?
parkerman
10-04-2020, 20:40
I think the Weatherfield Medical Centre owes it to the rest of the country to explain how it can manage to operate a system where anyone can just walk in and be seen straight away.
Jadefalcon
10-04-2020, 22:00
I think the Weatherfield Medical Centre owes it to the rest of the country to explain how it can manage to operate a system where anyone can just walk in and be seen straight away.
I damn well would like to know as in normal situations where I am, at best you are looking at a couple of weeks wait.
I think the Weatherfield Medical Centre owes it to the rest of the country to explain how it can manage to operate a system where anyone can just walk in and be seen straight away.
Same in the soap Doctors. Drop in clinic and you are seen straight away and only ever about 3 people in the waiting room .
Has Evelyn ever shown any interest in the environment before? It was an odd combination of protesters but I liked Toyah and Nina getting a brief storyline together - hopefully there will be more.
RogerOver
11-04-2020, 10:25
My mind always seems to spot potential puns - whether intended other not:
Steve was supporting Emma after Tracy's "Cruella de Vil" jibe about Eccles.
He said to Emma: "Never mind, you did the humane thing and Ken'll understand that." (Kennel)
(sorry!)
Later: Tracey to Emma: "Where are you off - taking the lead for a walk?"
Perhaps they should call the lead "Woodbine", then Emma could take it out for a drag.
Has Evelyn ever shown any interest in the environment before? It was an odd combination of protesters but I liked Toyah and Nina getting a brief storyline together - hopefully there will be more.
I also wondered why it was Toyah who told Roy about Nina being arrested - surely the police would have rung him seeing as she's under 18?
I also wondered why it was Toyah who told Roy about Nina being arrested - surely the police would have rung him seeing as she's under 18?
leanne told roy as toyah was arrested also
tammyy2j
12-04-2020, 00:26
Was it a seizure Oliver had? Is this a sign of Jim's illness inherited? Was all Steve's kids tested for it?
Was it a seizure Oliver had? Is this a sign of Jim's illness inherited? Was all Steve's kids tested for it?
I think it may be a childhood convulsion.
tammyy2j
12-04-2020, 00:55
Has Evelyn ever shown any interest in the environment before? It was an odd combination of protesters but I liked Toyah and Nina getting a brief storyline together - hopefully there will be more.
A good combination, Evelyn no matter what her motives just to have a nose and cause some trouble adds to the group
Dennis tanner
12-04-2020, 01:19
Isn't it also strange that all Geoff's issues flared up at the same time, his stress, allergies etc.
It's not strange because he's a liar
Dennis tanner
12-04-2020, 01:21
I think the Weatherfield Medical Centre owes it to the rest of the country to explain how it can manage to operate a system where anyone can just walk in and be seen straight away.
Anyone can't just walk in. You have to be a cast member.
Elsewhere....The Gemma sage is not good lockdown entertainment
Greasy Seb should go and stay with his mom, pronto.
Anyone can't just walk in. You have to be a cast member.
Elsewhere....The Gemma sage is not good lockdown entertainment
Greasy Seb should go and stay with his mom, pronto.
is abi in with sally or kevin doubt she'd want seb back in with her
Jadefalcon
12-04-2020, 03:02
It's not strange because he's a liar
Can I ask, do you not get sarcasm at times? That was the point I was trying to make, these so called issues he has have just appeared without any prior warnings or signs.
Gemma and that bloody voice of hers continues to really irritate. I was hoping there would have been more about the Geoff storyline, but no.
leanne told roy as toyah was arrested also
Sorry, I got that wrong - of course it was Leanne.
Snagglepus
12-04-2020, 18:14
Norris polishing his helmet and Ken liking to slip a few lengths in before dinner, ooh Matron, what else is going on in that retirement home.
Norris polishing his helmet and Ken liking to slip a few lengths in before dinner, ooh Matron, what else is going on in that retirement home.
Better not divulge in case it is before watershed time and upsets innocent folk .. :eek:
Dennis tanner
13-04-2020, 00:27
Can I ask, do you not get sarcasm at times? That was the point I was trying to make, these so called issues he has have just appeared without any prior warnings or signs.
I was agreeing with you
parkerman
13-04-2020, 08:17
I am a bit unclear about the position at Stillwaters. Charles is chair of the Residents' Association, but there must be a management team there as well. Why doesn't Ken complain to them about Charles's actions?
Son of Cain
13-04-2020, 09:46
I am a bit unclear about the position at Stillwaters. Charles is chair of the Residents' Association, but there must be a management team there as well. Why doesn't Ken complain to them about Charles's actions?
Surely there is a manager on the premises in charge of the everyday running of the complex and enforcing the rules and regulations. Charles, as chair of the residents association would be the go between between the residents and the management. Apart from advising residents on their rights and behavior he would have little or no power to enforce anything. He certainly would not be hiring outside cleaners or allocating duties to the staff working there. He may organize or help organize activities, but surely financial matters involved in those activities would be handled by the management. - Again in pursuit of drama practical details are ignored.
parkerman
13-04-2020, 21:26
I hate Chesney. Why on earth did he have to stop Gemma from leaving? The further away she goes the better!
charles is the big wig president but ken wants to run, bored already of it, even norris is not saving it for me
Snagglepus
13-04-2020, 23:29
Has the community centre re-opened now that Underworld has moved back to the factory?
Does Geoff let Yasmeen still run it, she has the keys, where does she get the time.
Dennis tanner
14-04-2020, 04:23
Surely there is a manager on the premises in charge of the everyday running of the complex and enforcing the rules and regulations. Charles, as chair of the residents association would be the go between between the residents and the management. Apart from advising residents on their rights and behavior he would have little or no power to enforce anything. He certainly would not be hiring outside cleaners or allocating duties to the staff working there. He may organize or help organize activities, but surely financial matters involved in those activities would be handled by the management. - Again in pursuit of drama practical details are ignored.
Charles does as he pleases. Meanwhile, the Gemma saga rumbles on
kelly is nasty, is gary still paying for a private rich school for her, where is her mother?
who is guy johnny is hiding from that liz fancies?
Jadefalcon
16-04-2020, 01:27
Liz fancies? He barely got his foot in the door and she was onto him like a limpet.
RogerOver
16-04-2020, 04:38
Who is this new Aadi and what happened to the original one?
parkerman
16-04-2020, 07:55
Who is this new Aadi and what happened to the original one?
He had a head transplant. He went to the Weatherfield Medical Centre one day, got seen straight away and was given a new head. Happens all the time in Weatherfield.
RogerOver
16-04-2020, 08:07
He had a head transplant. He went to the Weatherfield Medical Centre one day, got seen straight away and was given a new head. Happens all the time in Weatherfield.
Ha ha ha! Very witty Wilde.
Has the old head gone off to do better things, or did the mouth have an unfortunate run with some inappropriate words?
Ha ha ha! Very witty Wilde.
Has the old head gone off to do better things, or did the mouth have an unfortunate run with some inappropriate words?
He left to focus on A levels ...
amy wanting peter and carla to adopt her :lol:
flappinfanny
17-04-2020, 23:47
The problem with CS is, they struggle badly when it comes to teens and young actors scenes and cannot do this convincingly. Also there was too much Steve and Tracey in the episode which is not good. Roll on July when they run out of material. I almost want more Gemma. Almost? I can't say I am misisng the lack of episodes.
Son of Cain
18-04-2020, 21:30
The problem with CS is, they struggle badly when it comes to teens and young actors scenes and cannot do this convincingly. Also there was too much Steve and Tracey in the episode which is not good. Roll on July when they run out of material. I almost want more Gemma. Almost? I can't say I am misisng the lack of episodes.
The party did not seem very loud, so I am not sure why Aggie was so annoyed especially as it is not so long ago that she had a party and I do not remember anyone complaining or calling the police.
Dennis tanner
19-04-2020, 07:08
He had a head transplant. He went to the Weatherfield Medical Centre one day, got seen straight away and was given a new head. Happens all the time in Weatherfield.
Can he still play golf ?
RogerOver
19-04-2020, 07:18
Can he still play golf ?
Probably not. The old head now has a hole in one.
Can he still play golf ?
I'd forgotten about his golf storyline years ago! I think they'll focus on more serious storylines for him; the golfing stuff was a bit stupid if I remember correctly. At least now he can become a character in his own right, like Asha.
flappinfanny
21-04-2020, 00:03
What have they done to Jenny? Is it a requirement to be a blithering idiot in Coronation Street now?
Dennis tanner
21-04-2020, 03:34
What have they done to Jenny? Is it a requirement to be a blithering idiot in Coronation Street now?
Personally I don't mind such characters. Far better than the likes of Tracy Barlow and David Platt.
Son of Cain
21-04-2020, 16:19
What have they done to Jenny? Is it a requirement to be a blithering idiot in Coronation Street now?
Jenny is heading for bad review as a nosey annoying landlady.
No council roadsweepers in Weatherfield?
parkerman
21-04-2020, 16:31
Jenny is heading for bad review as a nosey annoying landlady.
Also, a rating of 3.5, which is she what she said she was aiming for, is a pretty poor standard to be your ambition.
Son of Cain
21-04-2020, 17:02
Did it never occur to any of the residents at Stillwater to ask Charles where the money they gave him was going. But never mind, St Ken, came to save them, but after he was elected he dumped the chair onto Norris. What have they done to Jenny, what have they done to Ken? He was always a bit of an intellectual snob but now they have made him more arrogant and less likeable than ever. Will we ever see Charles again or will he just disappear into the woodwork? Is Ken moving back to The Street, wonder if he will move in with Tracey.
And Aadi, I wish when they recast a character they would direct them the same way as they did the original character, this Aadi acts nothing like the old one. Makes me wonder if they got rid, because he was boring, and bought in a more dynamic replacement.
parkerman
21-04-2020, 19:03
Did it never occur to any of the residents at Stillwater to ask Charles where the money they gave him was going. But never mind, St Ken, came to save them, but after he was elected he dumped the chair onto Norris. What have they done to Jenny, what have they done to Ken? He was always a bit of an intellectual snob but now they have made him more arrogant and less likeable than ever. Will we ever see Charles again or will he just disappear into the woodwork? Is Ken moving back to The Street, wonder if he will move in with Tracey.
That whole storyline was/is completely ridiculous. Charles was chair of the Residents' Association not the home itself. It wouldn't have been his responsibility to dole out fines for bringing pets in nor for arranging the cleaning as just two examples.What were the management doing through Charles's reign of terror!? Also, the type of person that could afford to live in that home must have some sort of professional background you would think, so surely they wouldn't have just accepted Charles's word for everything. They would have wanted to see the annual accounts to know where their money was going. And as for Ken just nominating his successor without another proper vote, that was just plain stupid as well.
Corrie has had a lot of nonsensical storylines over the years but this one just takes the biscuit.
emma is great, actress naturally funny, great line delivery
flappinfanny
21-04-2020, 23:59
Personally I don't mind such characters. Far better than the likes of Tracy Barlow and David Platt.
Jenny showed so much promise to begin with as landlady, but they have turned her into an imbecile something Tracy and David are not. Not that I am a fan of any of those characters. They have done a Gail on Jenny sadly.
Dennis tanner
22-04-2020, 00:06
Jenny showed so much promise to begin with as landlady, but they have turned her into an imbecile something Tracy and David are not. Not that I am a fan of any of those characters. They have done a Gail on Jenny sadly.
Jenny's current character may only be temporary.
That whole storyline was/is completely ridiculous. Charles was chair of the Residents' Association not the home itself. It wouldn't have been his responsibility to dole out fines for bringing pets in nor for arranging the cleaning as just two examples.What were the management doing through Charles's reign of terror!? Also, the type of person that could afford to live in that home must have some sort of professional background you would think, so surely they wouldn't have just accepted Charles's word for everything. They would have wanted to see the annual accounts to know where their money was going. And as for Ken just nominating his successor without another proper vote, that was just plain stupid as well.
Corrie has had a lot of nonsensical storylines over the years but this one just takes the biscuit.
Agree with all of this. It would have been better and made more sense if Charles had been the manager and not a resident and had been cooking the books. It still staggers me how Ken can afford Stillwaters. Do people really not have any idea how much these places cost? Norris also. He could never afford it.
Son of Cain
22-04-2020, 11:20
Agree with all of this. It would have been better and made more sense if Charles had been the manager and not a resident and had been cooking the books. It still staggers me how Ken can afford Stillwaters. Do people really not have any idea how much these places cost? Norris also. He could never afford it.
Is Claudia helping Ken with the finances? Maybe Freda has money too, she seems to to be more upmarket than she was when she was staying with Emily. Since Norris does not want to be there, I imagine Freda is paying and has dragged Norris kicking and screaming against his will.
Definitely would have made more sense if Charles had been the manager, but then St Ken would not have been able to force an election and overthrow him. As usual Soap's show little understanding of the ways of real life and business and simply write it in a way to suit the plot.
Son of Cain
22-04-2020, 11:35
Jenny showed so much promise to begin with as landlady, but they have turned her into an imbecile something Tracy and David are not. Not that I am a fan of any of those characters. They have done a Gail on Jenny sadly.
With Gail it was understandable, she wasn't too bad before disappearing to Thailand, and then she came back wearing the "Magic" fisherman's trousers, which seemed to change her personality.
flappinfanny
22-04-2020, 14:08
Jenny's current character may only be temporary.
Let's hope you are right.
flappinfanny
22-04-2020, 14:09
With Gail it was understandable, she wasn't too bad before disappearing to Thailand, and then she came back wearing the "Magic" fisherman's trousers, which seemed to change her personality.
I want the Gail back that could go seven rounds with poison Ivy and still knock the smile of Eileen's smug face.
tammyy2j
22-04-2020, 23:38
Victoria Garden always looks small, clean and tidy, so what are all the teenagers cleaning up?
David Platt did the right thing telling Dev, poor Asha, they could go to the police and report Corey and Kelly
Tracy was not happy Ken was back as she was just getting rid of Peter finally :p
Is that the end of Claudia, staying in that place which does not seem a fit for her
parkerman
22-04-2020, 23:58
I have a question....Who makes the food, including the hot pots, at the Rovers?
RogerOver
23-04-2020, 02:04
I have a question....Who makes the food, including the hot pots, at the Rovers?
It must be spirited there by the ghost of Betty Turpin.
Dennis tanner
23-04-2020, 04:53
I have a question....Who makes the food, including the hot pots, at the Rovers?
I understand that Sean was given the secre
Poor Asha. Poor Dev.
Ken should tell Tracy that the sale is cancelled.
parkerman
23-04-2020, 08:07
I understand that Sean was given the secre
Yes, I believe he was. But he's not there all the time. And what about all the other food they offer? It's not just hot pots. I have never seen any catering kitchen at the Rovers. Do they just use the home kitchen for their catering needs? Does it get regular inspections by the Council's food standards officers? Where is its rating displayed?
Son of Cain
23-04-2020, 08:39
How much money did Tim expect to get for tiny, as I remember it was an old nag? Weatherfield does not look like horse riding country so who would want to buy it? If they have given up the "Unicorn" business why does he still have, stabling is not cheap? Does no think it suspicious that Geoff has so much money that he can afford to give away £2,000 for the dress.
I do hope we are going to find out how Johnny knows Scott and not just have him gone by the time they come home.
I have a question....Who makes the food, including the hot pots, at the Rovers?
is all the food pre made just microwave heated, does roy maybe prepare, sean has the hotpot recipe but does he make them up?
How much money did Tim expect to get for tiny, as I remember it was an old nag? Weatherfield does not look like horse riding country so who would want to buy it? If they have given up the "Unicorn" business why does he still have, stabling is not cheap? Does no think it suspicious that Geoff has so much money that he can afford to give away £2,000 for the dress.
I do hope we are going to find out how Johnny knows Scott and not just have him gone by the time they come home.
I believe we will find out about how Johnny knows Scott . not sure how soon though
is abi and kevin against ray finished?
flappinfanny
23-04-2020, 16:54
I have a question....Who makes the food, including the hot pots, at the Rovers?
Sean has the secret receipe. Sean is head cook and bottle washer.
parkerman
23-04-2020, 18:37
Sean has the secret receipe. Sean is head cook and bottle washer.
But he's not always there.
Sean has the secret receipe. Sean is head cook and bottle washer.
pint puller the pub needs one with carla in charge
Dennis tanner
23-04-2020, 23:42
Yes, I believe he was. But he's not there all the time. And what about all the other food they offer? It's not just hot pots. I have never seen any catering kitchen at the Rovers. Do they just use the home kitchen for their catering needs? Does it get regular inspections by the Council's food standards officers? Where is its rating displayed?
It's all a bit illegal I suspect
Dennis tanner
23-04-2020, 23:43
How much money did Tim expect to get for tiny, as I remember it was an old nag? Weatherfield does not look like horse riding country so who would want to buy it? If they have given up the "Unicorn" business why does he still have, stabling is not cheap?
It's just more daftness.
geoff the love doctor forcing yasmen to sleep with him
good scenes with mary and dev
parkerman
24-04-2020, 23:53
I didn't really understand what was going on with Geoff and Yasmeen tonight. I thought we had got past all that and that Yasmeen was now aware of what Geoff is like, but tonight's episode was like the last couple of weeks have never happened.
Dennis tanner
25-04-2020, 09:08
I didn't really understand what was going on with Geoff and Yasmeen tonight. I thought we had got past all that and that Yasmeen was now aware of what Geoff is like, but tonight's episode was like the last couple of weeks have never happened.
It wont go on forever but it might feel like it.
randy rachel does not make her clients wear protection, she is an escort, dirty geoff blaming yas, he gets worse
Dennis tanner
28-04-2020, 02:12
randy rachel does not make her clients wear protection, she is an escort, dirty geoff blaming yas, he gets worse
Why is Yasmin portrayed as being so thick? She knows that he husband meets escorts. She knows that she has not had sex with anyone else. Why did she need to ring the wife of her ex husband ?
Why is Yasmin portrayed as being so thick? She knows that he husband meets escorts. She knows that she has not had sex with anyone else. Why did she need to ring the wife of her ex husband ?
Because Chlamydia can lie dormant for up to 20 years so she just wanted to rule out that she did not get it from Sharif
Geoff is beyond vile now, teasing Yasmeen about Dr Gaddas and sneering at her the whole time. I'm glad he got an STI as well - if anyone deserves it it's him.
I was surprised he didn't accuse her of flirting with Peter.
Geoff is beyond vile now, teasing Yasmeen about Dr Gaddas and sneering at her the whole time. I'm glad he got an STI as well - if anyone deserves it it's him.
I was surprised he didn't accuse her of flirting with Peter.
I always thought a laboratory test is needed to establish whether somebody has an STI, not sure when Yasmeen went to the doctor the first time but Geoff paid 160 quid for an instant test result ... :hmm:
Ruffed_lemur
28-04-2020, 23:31
I always thought a laboratory test is needed to establish whether somebody has an STI, not sure when Yasmeen went to the doctor the first time but Geoff paid 160 quid for an instant test result ... :hmm:
Yes, Yasmeen seemed to get her test result very quickly. Unless an awful lot of time had passed in those 2 episodes!
Dennis tanner
29-04-2020, 05:25
Because Chlamydia can lie dormant for up to 20 years so she just wanted to rule out that she did not get it from Sharif
Here's me thinking that she was being daft.
i assume yas was not feeling well had visited the doctor and returned for results (alot done off screen), geoff went to specialist "clap" clinic
i assume yas was not feeling well had visited the doctor and returned for results (alot done off screen), geoff went to specialist "clap" clinic
Yes, but even a clap clinic would not give him the result in the time it takes to have a cup of tea or coffe or a pint..
Yes, but even a clap clinic would not give him the result in the time it takes to have a cup of tea or coffe or a pint..
maybe he lied as he knew he got it from rachel so no need for clinic test
He's really lost the plot now. I can't believe he wanted Yasmeen to kneel in front of him, after burning her belongings, or that she's so broken and alone that she would actually do it.
Jadefalcon
29-04-2020, 22:47
I wouldn't have believed it possible, but he's totally vile now. I was so hoping that Yaz would either stick a knife in him or smash his skull in with a pot.
parkerman
29-04-2020, 23:39
maybe he lied as he knew he got it from rachel so no need for clinic test
That's what I had assumed.
i cant take anymore of vile geoff
Dennis tanner
30-04-2020, 01:46
He's really lost the plot now. I can't believe he wanted Yasmeen to kneel in front of him, after burning her belongings, or that she's so broken and alone that she would actually do it.
In between his vile acts he tells her that he loves her and she appears to accept it. It has gone on far too long. I am NOT being entertained at all.
This last episode was very uncomfortable to watch :(
Son of Cain
30-04-2020, 09:32
In between his vile acts he tells her that he loves her and she appears to accept it. It has gone on far too long. I am NOT being entertained at all.
I feel it has gone a bit too far to be completely believable, I know a person can be so broken so as to be unable to take any sort of action in their own defense. The way Geoff changes from being vile to saying that he loves her, I just find it difficult to believe that Yasmeen would continue to accept the situation. She was quick enough to throw Sharif out when she discovered his affair, I find it difficult to believe she has changed so much. It is almost as the writers are having too much fun writing "witty one liners" for Geoff, the plays on her name"Yass Hands, Yaston Villa", and the Carry On innuendos like "magical lady cave of hidden treasures. When they got married I suppose the house became a joint asset but that does not mean he can throw her out. Yasmeen should have had a legal document drawn up keeping sole ownership in the event that they divorced but I don't suppose she did. Anyway it seems the end is in sight, if the trailers are to be believed, will we then have the "will she won't she" be charged with murder story?
I'm guessing that whatever Geoff's outcome is (hopefully dead but probably not), Yasmeen's torture will go on as "friends" and neighbours turn against her and see Geoff as the victim. The worst aspect will be Tim "Nice but Dim" becoming Tim " Thick and a bit of a p*rick", as he's suddenly distraught about a Dad he's spent about 5 minutes with since Geoff moved into the street.
i hope cathy and sally believe yasmen
parkerman
30-04-2020, 12:55
They'll all have to deal with Alya when she returns!
Jadefalcon
30-04-2020, 13:34
He sounded like a gibbering drooling moron going on about his lucky marinading bowl.
Again, when does he actually do any hospital DJ stuff now.
tammyy2j
30-04-2020, 22:12
I didn't really understand what was going on with Geoff and Yasmeen tonight. I thought we had got past all that and that Yasmeen was now aware of what Geoff is like, but tonight's episode was like the last couple of weeks have never happened.
The longer it goes on with no matter what Yasmeen knows she forgives and accepts believing Geoff, my sympathy for her wades, hope the end is very near
She had a suitcase packed and ready so she knew she would have to leave him at some point; it was a matter of plucking up the courage to break free. I don't think she accepts everything he says any more, which makes their physical intimacy even creepier for me. Also she didn't leave the key lying around for Geoff to find; she just didn't know he would physically take it from her pocket. So up until last night she had some hope and but even that is gone now. Geoff has gone insane now - how is he still able to function as an easy going DJ/magician which is what everyone else knows him as?
I'm really hoping that characters like Cathy and Tim will start remembering the various incidents (Tim had to rescue her from a magician's box, for heavens sake) and start putting two and two together. Cathy in particular must know by now that something isn't right.
Son of Cain
01-05-2020, 08:45
She had a suitcase packed and ready so she knew she would have to leave him at some point; it was a matter of plucking up the courage to break free. I don't think she accepts everything he says any more, which makes their physical intimacy even creepier for me. Also she didn't leave the key lying around for Geoff to find; she just didn't know he would physically take it from her pocket. So up until last night she had some hope and but even that is gone now. Geoff has gone insane now - how is he still able to function as an easy going DJ/magician which is what everyone else knows him as?
I'm really hoping that characters like Cathy and Tim will start remembering the various incidents (Tim had to rescue her from a magician's box, for heavens sake) and start putting two and two together. Cathy in particular must know by now that something isn't right.
She has had the suitcase packed for some time now, so as you say she must have felt in some danger and that she might need to leave in a hurry. I am disappointed that has not been able to confide in Kathy. I think this story has been well told, but think it would have been better told involving someone other than Yasmeen as it does not really gel with how she was presented to us originally.
I am not sure but I think Tim may have said that Geoff had retired as a magician, and the hospital DJing might have been a voluntary activity. Now that he works at Speed Dahl he probably has no time for these things. As frequently seems to happen nowadays I think they have re-thought his character to make him less boring. It will be interesting to see it turns out he abused Tim's mother in the past, altho' the father and son relationship would not seem to suggest this. I find it unlikely that when he met Yasmeen that he suddenly changed from being an easy going, but perhaps slightly pompous hospital DJ to this vile bully without some sort hint of similar behavior in his past history.
I'm wondering if Geoff didn't start abusing Tim's mother until after he left home, therefore he didn't know about it? They seem to have been estranged for some time, if I remember correctly and Tim may have left when he was fairly young. As you said, I don't think you just change into a horrible, sneering bully at the drop of a hat.
tough watch tonight but how is everyone against yas he locked her in with eileen watching, bought her a big dress not her style, his video secret filming will bring him down the whole truth out
RogerOver
02-05-2020, 03:16
tough watch tonight but how is everyone against yas he locked her in with eileen watching, bought her a big dress not her style, his video secret filming will bring him down the whole truth out
Tough watch yes.
In fact for the first time ever I skipped forward to the end, only because I was just sick to the back teeth of this storyline.
It's been going on for so many weeks now, I just couldn't stomach any more of Yasmeen putting up with Geoff but not doing anything.
Don't get me wrong, I feel sorry for her and Geoff's an evil git, but I couldn't watch yet another episode of it.
I hope Geoff will die, but who knows, more bullsh** from him probably.
It's all very well tackling social issues, but I want to watch 'a story of everyday folk' with some humour thrown in.
thin space man
02-05-2020, 08:08
In an ideal world (i.e, no Covid 19 lockdown) this storyline would have played out weeks ago. Perhaps it may have been a bit more palatable, but in a time of uncertainty, this already grim subject matter is twice as depressing, given the current situation?
To be fair, I'm sick to death of TV programmes jumping onto moral soap boxes (pun intended) and tackling any/all box ticking social problems. First and foremost, I want to be entertained, not socially conscious of the many hardships in the world.
Let's hope that come the other side of this lockdown, Coronation Street realises that it's primarily a soap opera and not a social worker. Fine if you can balance the two Acts (subtly) but not rammed down our throats at the sacrifice of it's primary obligation to entertain.
I'd love to hear the announcer over the end credits say (quote) "If you've been affected by issues raised in tonight's episode.............then perhaps you should be doing something about it, instead of watching TV all the time?"
Sorry if that sounds harsh.....but it seems that CS is going down the Brookside route in the last couple of years (and it certainly wouldn't have lasted 60 years if it started out as downbeat as it has been of recent) Let's stop expecting 'soaps' to solve all the ills of the world and enjoy them for the escapism they're meant to be?
thin space man
02-05-2020, 08:34
I think even CS wanted to put this story to bed too (and as a result, last night's episode seemed edited down to *only* accommodate the Geoff/Yasmeen scenes (cut-aways, fade-outs, etc) More than likely to preserve what little remaining storyline footage they have 'In The Can' (so to speak) for latter episodes?
I've read that filming may commence soon, but that older cast members may have to take a back-seat for now...which may (confusingly) leave this current storyline oddly rushed, unfinished or just plain forgotten?
parkerman
02-05-2020, 10:38
I'd love to hear the announcer over the end credits say (quote) "If you've been affected by issues raised in tonight's episode.............then perhaps you should be doing something about it, instead of watching TV all the time?"
Absolutely spot on. I believe the original intention of soaps were as a bit of entertaining escapist drama to get away from the cares of the world. Brookside and Eastenders put paid to all that and now Corrie is just as bad. The whole Yasmeen and Geoff episode (as a whole) has been very distasteful. The producers will say these things happen and we should be aware of them and that it help women in that situation. I can't imagine for one minute it helps women in that situation; it probably gives them nightmares. Also, what they are now saying is that the only way out of this dilemma is to kill your partner. If this is supposed to be a public service, perhaps they should have explored ways Yasmeen could have got proper help.
It is neither one thing nor the other. It is not pleasant escapist viewing, nor is it tackling a social issue in a responsible way. Very very poor television by Coronation Street.
Absolutely spot on. I believe the original intention of soaps were as a bit of entertaining escapist drama to get away from the cares of the world. Brookside and Eastenders put paid to all that and now Corrie is just as bad. The whole Yasmeen and Geoff episode (as a whole) as been very distasteful. The producers will say these things happen and we should be aware of them and that it help women in that situation. I can't imagine for one minute it helps women in that situation; it probably gives them nightmares. Also, what they are now saying is that the only way out of this dilemma is to kill your partner. If this is supposed to be a public service, perhaps they should have explored ways Yasmeen could have got proper help.
It is neither one thing nor the other. It is not pleasant escapist viewing, nor is it tackling a social issue in a responsible way. Very very poor television by Coronation Street.
Totally agree with all this , Parkerman. It would have been much more constructive to see ways in which Yasmeen could eventually get constructive help. THAT would highlight the problem that some women face and the solution and give some sort of hope and the perpetrator gets his just desserts. I am sure he will in the end but it has just gone on too long . I used to look forward to Corrie for a form of escapism and a bit of humour with pleasant idiosyncratic characters . Not any more.
Jadefalcon
02-05-2020, 15:15
Very very uncomfortable to watch last night, and this is from someone who watches violent films and TV. I only hope that Geoff dies slowly and extremely painfully as the vile scum deserves no better.
It was Eileen's reaction that puzzled me the most, after what she saw on the street. Even if she couldn't hear what Geoff was saying, surely his whole demeanour and Yasmeen's body language should have alerted her that something was wrong, especially as she already knows about the Box Incident.
Jadefalcon
02-05-2020, 17:17
Especially as she saw him locking Yasmeen in the house.
It was Eileen's reaction that puzzled me the most, after what she saw on the street. Even if she couldn't hear what Geoff was saying, surely his whole demeanour and Yasmeen's body language should have alerted her that something was wrong, especially as she already knows about the Box Incident.
this is eileen who believed phelan but yes she should be more wise
parkerman
02-05-2020, 19:26
I'm not convinced that Eileen doesn't have a contrary view to the others in the pub yet. She did disagree with Cathy and Brian before about Yasmeen and say what she'd seen. She might come good yet!
I'm not convinced that Eileen doesn't have a contrary view to the others in the pub yet. She did disagree with Cathy and Brian before about Yasmeen and say what she'd seen. She might come good yet!
lets hope eileen and peter side with yas
Dennis tanner
03-05-2020, 04:23
She sacked the Sharrif but she could not sack the Geoff...ery
Son of Cain
03-05-2020, 11:03
In an ideal world (i.e, no Covid 19 lockdown) this storyline would have played out weeks ago. Perhaps it may have been a bit more palatable, but in a time of uncertainty, this already grim subject matter is twice as depressing, given the current situation?
To be fair, I'm sick to death of TV programmes jumping onto moral soap boxes (pun intended) and tackling any/all box ticking social problems. First and foremost, I want to be entertained, not socially conscious of the many hardships in the world.
Let's hope that come the other side of this lockdown, Coronation Street realises that it's primarily a soap opera and not a social worker. Fine if you can balance the two Acts (subtly) but not rammed down our throats at the sacrifice of it's primary obligation to entertain.
I'd love to hear the announcer over the end credits say (quote) "If you've been affected by issues raised in tonight's episode.............then perhaps you should be doing something about it, instead of watching TV all the time?"
Sorry if that sounds harsh.....but it seems that CS is going down the Brookside route in the last couple of years (and it certainly wouldn't have lasted 60 years if it started out as downbeat as it has been of recent) Let's stop expecting 'soaps' to solve all the ills of the world and enjoy them for the escapism they're meant to be?
I don't mind Soaps tackling social issues as long as the do so in a believable and realistic way, which more often they do not. Credibility is usually sacrificed for drama. Since Yasmeen had packed and hidden her suitcase she was probably going to leave him at some time. That time should have been when he burned her clothes. But no! She stayed hoping things would get better when she should have known they would not. That scene was contrived to get her to wear that ridiculous red dress, that he probably bought for Rachael, and then to embarrass her in the pub. She told him all her party clothes were in the case, is it likely you would pack party clothes if you were running away from an abusive husband. - Drama over reality. When the abuse story began it was subtle and not direct, Geoff framing Alya's friend for stealing the jewellery, moving on to isolating her from her Alya and convincing her she drank too much. Even the cleaning came about because of his supposed allergies, and her desire to please him. But when the abuse became more blatant and direct I thought it start to lose credibility. I know abusers can escalate their behavior but when he started bad mouthing her to others, no one seemed to question if this was the Yasmeen they knew, even though they had known her a lot longer than him.
In that last scene in The Rovers he was openly embarrassing her in front Sally and Tim, when she learned about the money for the wedding he said "can I not treat my only child" on Cononation Steet Wiki Fandom it says Tim has two older brothers, Christopher and Craig, it seems the writers do not know their own history.
It will be interesting to see if he is dead, and how the aftermath unfolds. No doubt it will follow the usual dramatic course of the victim being blamed and made to suffer more.
Was it ever shown where Geoff has concealed the camera? I would have thought that with all the cleaning Yasmeen has to do she would have moved it by dusting under or around it and therefore made it impossible for Geoff to see what she is doing. I agree with previous comment that a small suitcase packed ready for fleeing the home would highly unlikely contain party clothes ...
Son of Cain
03-05-2020, 12:03
Was it ever shown where Geoff has concealed the camera? I would have thought that with all the cleaning Yasmeen has to do she would have moved it by dusting under or around it and therefore made it impossible for Geoff to see what she is doing. I agree with previous comment that a small suitcase packed ready for fleeing the home would highly unlikely contain party clothes ...
He hid it on top of the shelf unit a while ago I think shortly after he first started abusing her. Maybe above the cupboard where the dress was, but maybe on another shelf. He did see her adding something to the suitcase recently, when he was in the cafe, that's why he went through that charade with his "special marinade bowl". I did ask a while ago, why she never found it dusting, but perhaps she does not do the top of the shelves and he would not want to point this out to her. We have not seen him checking the camera too often, although presumably he must do so or his phone would run out of memory. Problem with surveillance is that it it is time consuming to view. This is just another example of the lack of thought about detail in this "drama".
Son of Cain
03-05-2020, 13:57
Bit ironic (Is this the right word?) that Geoff chastised Yasmeen for locking the cupboard where she hid the suitcase, when he did the same with the cupboard where he hid the dress.
She sacked the Sharrif but she could not sack the Geoff...ery
Clever musical reference!
Jadefalcon
04-05-2020, 21:09
Damn, Geoff is still alive and how pathetic to hear Yasmeen going on about 'Im sorry'. I think Eileen at least has her doubts.
tammyy2j
04-05-2020, 22:10
I'm not convinced that Eileen doesn't have a contrary view to the others in the pub yet. She did disagree with Cathy and Brian before about Yasmeen and say what she'd seen. She might come good yet!
I hope she speaks up for Yasmeen once Alya returns and tells what Geoffster is really like
Cathy and Brian could not wait to speak to the police to shop in Yasmeen, their friend :angry:
Dennis tanner
04-05-2020, 23:10
Bit ironic (Is this the right word?) that Geoff chastised Yasmeen for locking the cupboard where she hid the suitcase, when he did the same with the cupboard where he hid the dress.
Before things can get better, Yasmin needs to speak up for herself. I doubt that will happen any time soon.
Usual sloppy writing for last night's episode. They say they go to great lengths consulting experts for the abuse storyline, then the keystone kops turn up and behave like no police force in the history of time, and the whole premise of authenticity falls apart. Allowing Tim to walk into and through a potential murder scene and arresting Yasmeen in the street instead of in the house were just 2 examples worthy of a comedy rather than a drama. They also have an endless supply of rubbish female detectives, turning what are no doubt decent actresses into on screen buffoons. And as for Eileen (yes, the Eileen that was totally fooled by Phelan) declining to mention that she saw Geoff locking Yasmeen in, that's just the icing on the cake.
Son of Cain
05-05-2020, 10:17
Before things can get better, Yasmin needs to speak up for herself. I doubt that will happen any time soon.
Too much drama again! - Jasmeen missed his jugular vein and presumably his carotid artery too, I am not a doctor but I wondering why he lost conscious so quick when he actually just sustained a flesh wound. There was not much blood on the floor or on his clothes, the paramedic said he had lost about 500ml of blood, about the same as you give if you donate blood, I don't remember becoming unconscious when I gave blood. Yet Geoff fell over convulsed a bit, and became unconscious. Presumably if he had been left to bleed he would eventually have passed out but not in the way he did, leading Jasmeen to believe he was dead. Yet here we are in hospital, with Geoff on a ventilator and as far as I can see no sign of a drip, either by his bedside or when they took him from the house, and Tim saying they are on the way to give him a blood transfusion, hardly seems to indicate any sense of urgency.
Why are police officers in Soaps always so aggressive when interviewing suspects, the police officer interrogating Jasmeen should just have smacked her across the side of the head with a phone book and be done with it, her style of interviewing ceased years ago. Do the writers not watch documentary programmes like '24 Hours in Police Custody' where the interviewers are generally very polite. Surely Imran should have asked for Jasmeen to be seen by a doctor to determine if she was in a fit state to be interviewed?
parkerman
05-05-2020, 12:42
Quite frankly, I'm beyond caring now with the Geoff/Yasmeen story. It has been such a missed opportunity to help women who find themselves in this situation to find help and deal with it.
And now, it's got even worse with, as Brucie says, the usual Toytown police force that seems to inhabit Weatherfield, who shouldn't even be prefects in a junior school.....
RogerOver
05-05-2020, 12:58
Too much drama again! - Jasmeen missed his jugular vein and presumably his carotid artery too, I am not a doctor but I wondering why he lost conscious so quick when he actually just sustained a flesh wound. There was not much blood on the floor or on his clothes, the paramedic said he had lost about 500ml of blood, about the same as you give if you donate blood, I don't remember becoming unconscious when I gave blood. Yet Geoff fell over convulsed a bit, and became unconscious. Presumably if he had been left to bleed he would eventually have passed out but not in the way he did, leading Jasmeen to believe he was dead. Yet here we are in hospital, with Geoff on a ventilator and as far as I can see no sign of a drip, either by his bedside or when they took him from the house, and Tim saying they are on the way to give him a blood transfusion, hardly seems to indicate any sense of urgency.
Why are police officers in Soaps always so aggressive when interviewing suspects, the police officer interrogating Jasmeen should just have smacked her across the side of the head with a phone book and be done with it, her style of interviewing ceased years ago. Do the writers not watch documentary programmes like '24 Hours in Police Custody' where the interviewers are generally very polite. Surely Imran should have asked for Jasmeen to be seen by a doctor to determine if she was in a fit state to be interviewed?
Having read this and the two following posts, I not even going to watch the episode. I skipped through the previous episode with the drawn-out Geoff/Yassmen rubbish.
I'm sure I'm not the only one, reading the negative posts for the last two episodes I can see CS potentially losing viewers.
Son of Cain
05-05-2020, 13:13
Having read this and the two following posts, I not even going to watch the episode. I skipped through the previous episode with the drawn-out Geoff/Yassmen rubbish.
I'm sure I'm not the only one, reading the negative posts for the last two episodes I can see CS potentially losing viewers.
Please don't be put off viewing because of my posts. You may see it differently. I know I nitpick about the reality of these situations, but I still enjoy it to a certain extent, like the original Crossroads, it is beginning to fall into the "so bad it is good" category.
Son of Cain
05-05-2020, 13:27
Usual sloppy writing for last night's episode. They say they go to great lengths consulting experts for the abuse storyline, then the keystone kops turn up and behave like no police force in the history of time, and the whole premise of authenticity falls apart. Allowing Tim to walk into and through a potential murder scene and arresting Yasmeen in the street instead of in the house were just 2 examples worthy of a comedy rather than a drama. They also have an endless supply of rubbish female detectives, turning what are no doubt decent actresses into on screen buffoons. And as for Eileen (yes, the Eileen that was totally fooled by Phelan) declining to mention that she saw Geoff locking Yasmeen in, that's just the icing on the cake.
I think it is laziness to do proper research unless they are consulting cheap experts. Not sure Yasmeen would be arrested at that point, surely she would have been asked to go to the police station for questioning and only arrested if she refused to go. The state she was in she would have agreed to anything.
Anyway it should all be over and done with tomorrow when they find Geoff's spy camera. This should show him threatening her with the bread knife. I am not sure if there is audio but even if there is not, when Yameen gets over her state of shock and tells the police that he threatened to kill her, she can claim self defense and the video should support this. As I understand it you do not have to wait until an attacker starts to harm you before you fight back, if you believe your life is in danger, after a verbal threat you are entitled to take appropriate action. Of course we know this will not be cleared up tomorrow, I fear it will continue for a while yet. .
geoff held a knife to yasmeen which if the house is examined for crime scene his prints will be on it on the floor by him
parkerman
05-05-2020, 16:32
geoff held a knife to yasmeen which if the house is examined for crime scene his prints will be on it on the floor by him
I'm guessing that the Weatherfield Police have never heard of fingerprints...
geoff held a knife to yasmeen which if the house is examined for crime scene his prints will be on it on the floor by him
I think Yasmeen was so schocked she cleaned the knife and put it away before the police came ....
Dennis tanner
06-05-2020, 07:15
Yasmen phoned the Police and said that she had killed someone. That does give them grounds to arrest her.
Hitting him over the head with the bottle may have been self defence but following up with a stab to the throat probably wasn't.
When you claim self defence you should do so at the first opportunity. She is not helping herself.
Son of Cain
06-05-2020, 08:52
I think Yasmeen was so schocked she cleaned the knife and put it away before the police came ....
You might be right, I think there was a knife on the worktop beside Geoff's phone when Yasmeen answered it, but whether it was the same knife, we do not know. But it should be recorded on the phone from the camera.
Son of Cain
06-05-2020, 09:04
Yasmen phoned the Police and said that she had killed someone. That does give them grounds to arrest her.
Hitting him over the head with the bottle may have been self defence but following up with a stab to the throat probably wasn't.
When you claim self defence you should do so at the first opportunity. She is not helping herself.
Stabbing him with the bottle could be seen as part of the same action. I think you are entitled to continue to defend yourself until your attacker poses no threat to you. When she hit him with the bottle he did not fall over, he turned away then turned back to look at her, surprized but still angry. At this point he was still a threat, perhaps even more so as she had enraged him. He was not running away and was not incapable of attacking her, so I would argue she still within her rights to defend herself. Afterwards she was in a state of shock, but she did mention the knife at the police station but did not explain it further. She was not in a fit state to be interviewed, Imran should have insisted she was seen by a doctor.
The strangest thing about the incident the way it was filmed was that she hit him hard enough to break the bottle but not hard enough to hard enough to knock him out or even do him much harm. Was it a particularly thin bottle. Again unrealistic drama for dramas sake.
I really hope that we're not heading down the usual soap path of a rubbish trial, where almost zero evidence of Yasmeen's suffering is presented, followed by a guilty verdict, following which "new" evidence is found after a period of wrongful imprisonment. This story needs to end soon - with Geoff paying for his evilness.
I really hope that we're not heading down the usual soap path of a rubbish trial, where almost zero evidence of Yasmeen's suffering is presented, followed by a guilty verdict, following which "new" evidence is found after a period of wrongful imprisonment. This story needs to end soon - with Geoff paying for his evilness.
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/06/coronation-street-spoilers-dramatic-exit-confirmed-evil-geoff-metcalfe-abuse-yasmeen-exposed-12659206/?fbclid=IwAR1hFJkg6r3XJJVU82yNrh5MGPuVh8UzxPtbhA4f X2j3iI0a61Gr66RIKPY#&gid=1&pid=1
Son of Cain
06-05-2020, 12:44
I really hope that we're not heading down the usual soap path of a rubbish trial, where almost zero evidence of Yasmeen's suffering is presented, followed by a guilty verdict, following which "new" evidence is found after a period of wrongful imprisonment. This story needs to end soon - with Geoff paying for his evilness.
I really fear we are. Having second thoughts I have a feeling the spy camera, if they even find it, will not be the saving of Yasmeen I earlier thought it would be. We do not know if it records 24/7 or even if it records at all, it may only show a live view when accessed through the app on the phone and keep no pernament record at all. One of the benefits writing the script in a vague way is that they can write future scripts to suit their storyline. I am sure at the end of the day Yasmeen will be saved but I fear that day may well be a long way off.
It started out as a great storyline about coercive control, where the control was hinted at before it even became a proper storyline, but now Corrie has taken the typical soap route, with violence, wrongful convictions and melodrama. Lots of characters have pieces of the jigsaw regarding Geoff and Yasmeen's relationship and they need to start putting the pieces together.
Thanks for that link Perdita, but I wish I hadn't read it! it implies that Geoff will be with us until "towards the end of the year" Aaaaaaargh!
I'm glad he's not going to die as I really want him to face justice for what he's done. Killing him off would be too easy at this stage and it would mean he would die unrepentant. Let's hope it doesn't become a Phelan type storyline which goes on forever and gets more and more far fetched.
Thanks for that link Perdita, but I wish I hadn't read it! it implies that Geoff will be with us until "towards the end of the year" Aaaaaaargh!
My thoughts too ... and the fact they are still discussing how he will face justice.....
i wonder with claire law will tim's mother be found past victim of geoff
Dennis tanner
06-05-2020, 22:53
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/06/coronation-street-spoilers-dramatic-exit-confirmed-evil-geoff-metcalfe-abuse-yasmeen-exposed-12659206/?fbclid=IwAR1hFJkg6r3XJJVU82yNrh5MGPuVh8UzxPtbhA4f X2j3iI0a61Gr66RIKPY#&gid=1&pid=1
Awful news. We are going to suffer this for the rest of the year. ITV need to rethink and bring it to a speedier conclusion.
parkerman
06-05-2020, 23:29
Awful news. We are going to suffer this for the rest of the year. ITV need to rethink and bring it to a speedier conclusion.
The problem is though that they are a long way behind with filming, so that stories that would be coming to a conclusion in the next month or so under normal circumstances won't come to an end now for three or four months.
surely yasmeen will not take geoff back, eileen and cathy at least were questioning him as a villain
Ruffed_lemur
07-05-2020, 01:05
Awful news. We are going to suffer this for the rest of the year. ITV need to rethink and bring it to a speedier conclusion.
I don't think they need to end this story quickly. It's one of their better stories, and there is still a lot to tell. I hope the police find everything out about Geoff!
Dennis tanner
07-05-2020, 06:56
I don't think they need to end this story quickly. It's one of their better stories, and there is still a lot to tell. I hope the police find everything out about Geoff!
Watching Corrie should be essential viewing for Wetherfield Police. Same goes for Walford, Hotton and Chester
I am still waiting to find out how Tim has no clue whatsoever what his father is like.
Son of Cain
07-05-2020, 08:44
surely yasmeen will not take geoff back, eileen and cathy at least were questioning him as a villain
I fear she might if she can escape the hands of the police.
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