Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[Perdita]

so faye is back living with tim and sally

or was she just visiting?

[Jadefalcon]

Regarding the alcohol licence, I dont know if it would matter about Yasmeen being on charges if it was in Geoff's name. To remember an old similiarity, years back in Eastenders when Grant Mitchell and Sharon were married, the licence had to be in Sharon's name as he had a record, but she could get it.

However, the speed it's been processed is ridiculously fast, bureacracy isn't the best in normal times, with the whole covid situation it's even slower.

[lizann]

or was she just visiting?

my impression was she was visiting granddad geoff and went upstairs to her room in sally's but where was faye while tim and sal were with gina

[RogerOver]

my impression was she was visiting granddad geoff and went upstairs to her room in sally's but where was faye while tim and sal were with gina

Those houses are like a Tardis when the plot requires it.

[lizann]

did kathy sell her hoarding full house, where does she and brian live?

[tammyy2j]

Ali got 6 months in prison over Gary, why kidnapping Maria?

[Son of Cain]

Ali got 6 months in prison over Gary, why kidnapping Maria?

I think it was for attacking and beating up Gary.

[lizann]

no imran or adam or the lesbian cant think of her name to represent ali

[Perdita]

no imran or adam or the lesbian cant think of her name to represent ali

Paula Martin

[lizann]

Paula Martin

oh ya paula is she gone

[Son of Cain]

oh ya paula is she gone

She was representing Yasmeen last time we saw her, so presumably we will see her again. If he has left Corrie he may have been represented off camera but if Ali pleaded guilty he may not have needed to be represented.

[lizann]

is emma and audrey off work from the salon, thought david was in the barbers

[Snagglepus]

Has Dev lost weight post covid, Ray looked a bit leaner too.

[parkerman]

is emma and audrey off work from the salon, thought david was in the barbers

David explained that he was looking after Audrey's because she was self-isolating.

[lizann]

David explained that he was looking after Audrey's because she was self-isolating.

and who looks after his kids, gail? maria in the barbers so

[parkerman]

and who looks after his kids, gail? maria in the barbers so

In the same conversation he had with Shona, when he told her he was looking after Audrey's, David also said he would be picking up the kids from school later. I think you must have been outside putting the kettle on while this conversation took place, lizann :)

[lizann]

no more tea breaks

[lizann]

Has Dev lost weight post covid, Ray looked a bit leaner too.

yes dev looks trimmer and older, money worries

why is asha back with corey, he was awful to her and rude to dev

[tammyy2j]

I feel sorry for Dev, he is doing his best for his kids and now Corey is sniffing around again, Nina was right so Asha should listen to her

[Perdita]

Wow ... Tim waking up to Geoff is tough to watch ... but so good to see!!!

[Son of Cain]

Vimto !!!!! - Can you still get it? haven't seen it for years. Use to like it when I was a child - Vimto and chips before we went to bed when we were on holiday.

[Snagglepus]

Why did the policeman come to Tim's back door looking for Geoff?

[parkerman]

Why did the policeman come to Tim's back door looking for Geoff?

Also, Sally & Faye had to get to the police station, wait to see the officers in charge of the case, give them time to view the evidence, make a decision to pull Geoff in and send someone round to his house, find him not in, decide to go somewhere else, all in the time that Geoff and Tim had that short conversation.

[LouiseP]

Also, Sally & Faye had to get to the police station, wait to see the officers in charge of the case, give them time to view the evidence, make a decision to pull Geoff in and send someone round to his house, find him not in, decide to go somewhere else, all in the time that Geoff and Tim had that short conversation.

It may not have been the laptop but something else to do with Elaine.

[parkerman]

It may not have been the laptop but something else to do with Elaine.
Just an amazing coincidence then?

[tammyy2j]

Vimto !!!!! - Can you still get it? haven't seen it for years. Use to like it when I was a child - Vimto and chips before we went to bed when we were on holiday.

I think I did see a can of it somewhere recently

I enjoyed tonight's episode of Tim finally seeing the true bully Geoff, he has no allies now there, will he just leave?

I am tired of Shona

[Ruffed_lemur]

Vimto !!!!! - Can you still get it? haven't seen it for years. Use to like it when I was a child - Vimto and chips before we went to bed when we were on holiday.

Yes you can get Vimto. I get it from Asda usually, as a dilutable squash. I think most supermarkets have it. Love it!

[Dennis tanner]

Exactly! - If Alya objected I am sure this would raise questions as to whether a licence should be granted, especially with Yasmeen a co-owner still facing a murder charge. Geoff could not possibly have got a licence. If the story continues saying he has, this is very badly researched and written.

but not for the first time

[Dennis tanner]

yes dev looks trimmer and older, money worries

why is asha back with corey, he was awful to her and rude to dev

She is a very silly girl.

[Perdita]

She is a very silly girl.

She is a teenager in love ..

[Son of Cain]

She is a teenager in love ..

I feel a song coming on.

[lizann]

She is a very silly girl.

very stupid and silly, corey is a jerk deserving of a good battering, will it be it off dev or adi

[lizann]

so natasha has nick's kid and ray is after david now but why?

[Snagglepus]

Some really poor sketches in tonight's show.

[tammyy2j]

How did Ray arrange that sink hole?

Maybe Steve is Natasha's kid's father :p

Geoff off again with the police but at least Tim knows the truth and is looking for Elaine, could be look for his original birth certificate

I want to shake Asha, when did she forgive Corey and take him back :mad:

[parkerman]

Some amazing coincidences tonight. Natasha just happens to be visiting the hospital at the same time as Nick and Steve; then she just happens to drop her purse exactly where Nick and Steve are standing. Then, for some obscure reason, Nick just happens to be standing near where she is talking to the nurse.

[lizann]

besides steve with a mask, that hospital allowed many visitors unmasked

[parkerman]

besides steve with a mask, that hospital allowed many visitors unmasked
Corrie seems to be in a very strange place regarding Covid-19. There are lots of instances where they are not adhering to the rules.

[Jadefalcon]

I'm trying to remember who the hell Natasha even is.

Also, Corrie police competence at their best, Geoff gets out...

[Perdita]

Just how do you create a sink hole in somebody's garden without anyone noticing anything? :hmm: And what is Ray up to? :hmm:

[lizann]

Just how do you create a sink hole in somebody's garden without anyone noticing anything? :hmm: And what is Ray up to? :hmm:

he wants platt house

[Perdita]

he wants platt house

Allegedly he is Callum's dad ... who got killed by Kylie when he attacked Sarah.... :hmm:

[lizann]

he wants all the street to own

[Perdita]

So Natasha's son is Nick's son ... that will probably mean the end of Nick and Leanne, with Oliver being so poorly, no way will Leanne cope with Nick having a healthy 9-year-old ...

[lizann]

Allegedly he is Callum's dad ... who got killed by Kylie when he attacked Sarah.... :hmm:

why go after kevin's garage

[lizann]

plotholes are bigger than the sinkhole

[lizann]

nina a chip off the old block of roy with wise advice

[swmc66]

Shouting loudly about him Dying directly outside his room. He might hear or is he completely knocked out

[parkerman]

Shouting loudly about him Dying directly outside his room. He might hear or is he completely knocked out

He is in an induced coma.

[flappinfanny]

The double bill was too much for me, less is more. Storylines are going to be stretched out now. Mary needs to keep her nose out. The social distancing scenes stood out tonight with Nina and Asha outside the Caf. Best bit tonight the scenes with Shona and David which are making me smile. Is Ray doing a Kim Tate and buying up Coronation Street?

[Son of Cain]

Just how do you create a sink hole in somebody's garden without anyone noticing anything? :hmm: And what is Ray up to? :hmm:

I think the only answer to this question is 'by using a large amount of imagination and suspending all credability'. The engineer said it might have been a sewer collapse, but I don't think large sewer pass under peoples houses or gardens, normally they run down the centre of the road. There must be a very large pile of earth somewhere nearby, not exactly the sort of job you could do using just a spade. That engineer must be very brave or very stupid, as he said himself "It is impossible to guarantee when the actually collapse will happen". It could have happened while he was still under there excavating.Still David should look on the bright side, he could fill the hole up with water and he will have a swimming pool.

[Snagglepus]

is the Oliver story going to turn out like the 'Alfie' saga at Alder Hey a few years back?

[Son of Cain]

What is the point of wearing masks in the hospital if they take them off to talk.

[Son of Cain]

What is the point of wearing masks in the hospital if they take them off to talk.

And now in the pub too.

[Perdita]

What is the point of wearing masks in the hospital if they take them off to talk.

And now in the pub too.

I think, once again, Covid is preventing the sound of the actors to come out clearly enough for hard of hearing people if they whear a mask.. do not know but can imagine this being the reason ... obviously, in real life the masks should not be removed until in a car or at home .. well, here in Spain anyway

[lizann]

what was kirk wearing? hotpots are big sellers

[Dennis tanner]

How did Ray arrange that sink hole?

Maybe Steve is Natasha's kid's father :p

Geoff off again with the police but at least Tim knows the truth and is looking for Elaine, could be look for his original birth certificate

I want to shake Asha, when did she forgive Corey and take him back :mad: When he smiled at her

[Dennis tanner]

Just how do you create a sink hole in somebody's garden without anyone noticing anything? :hmm:

That hole was not that deep. It only appeared to be deep because Platt was standing at the top.

[Son of Cain]

Sarah! - the expert in family matters!

[Jadefalcon]

I must admit that David doesnt seem to totally trust Ray (quite right), so therefore I'd do a double check on the developers status. I know it was the 'surveyer' that said they went bust and the main man later died but still he should double check.

[parkerman]

Is Beth expecting Daniel to stay celibate for the rest of his life? Mind you, Kirk would make an excellent addition to the Weatherfield police.

[Jadefalcon]

Is Beth expecting Daniel to stay celibate for the rest of his life? Mind you, Kirk would make an excellent addition to the Weatherfield police.

Pretty much, yes. Beth really is tiresome most of the times.

[Perdita]

...

[Perdita]

Is Beth expecting Daniel to stay celibate for the rest of his life? Mind you, Kirk would make an excellent addition to the Weatherfield police.

Maybe if she only knew how Daniel is mourning Sinead she would be more sympathetic... or she is of the belief that at least a year of mourning is the respectful thing to do before having a new partner :hmm:

[Perdita]

....

[Dennis tanner]

Sarah! - the expert in family matters!

She forgot that Leanne is a Battersby

[Snagglepus]

Hope that was a socially distanced bunk up that Daniel had and that he had a face and other body part covering.

[Son of Cain]

Hope that was a socially distanced bunk up that Daniel had and that he had a face and other body part covering.

He would have to be incredibly well endowed to have a socially distanced bunk up. The number of men Nicky has been with, it was surely very risky on his part. He certainly was not thinking of Bertie, even tho' young children are not usually badly affected by Covid, it is not unknown.

[Dennis tanner]

As a fundraiser, Platt could organise a sponsored hole filling

[RogerOver]

As a fundraiser, Platt could organise a sponsored hole filling

Ha ha! Not sure if you mean the hole in his garden or his mouth?

[parkerman]

It is nice that the Coronation Street production team asked the local primary school to come up with tonight's script but I do think it would have been better if some adults had edited all this stuff with Brian and Mary and Tyrone and Toyah and Michael at Underworld before it was actually broadcast.

[lizann]

there is too much crap filler since back to normal weekly number episodes

[Son of Cain]

It is nice that the Coronation Street production team asked the local primary school to come up with tonight's script but I do think it would have been better if some adults had edited all this stuff with Brian and Mary and Tyrone and Toyah and Michael at Underworld before it was actually broadcast.

Coronation Street used to be so good at comedy. What happened?

[RogerOver]

Coronation Street used to be so good at comedy. What happened?

I agree with that comment.
Corro used to be something that didn't take itself too seriously, and was quite happy at trivial humorous comments and odd scenes. It does seem to have disappeared in recent years.

[Snagglepus]

Bring back Fred, I say bring back Fred, Percy and Phyllis.

[parkerman]

Bring back Fred, I say bring back Fred, Percy and Phyllis.

Don't forget Jack and Vera. Quality comedy worthy of an actual sitcom. So different to the juvenile nonsense you get from Brian and Cathy.

[Son of Cain]

Don't forget Jack and Vera. Quality comedy worthy of an actual sitcom. So different to the juvenile nonsense you get from Brian and Cathy.

Those were the Days! - Those scenes this week were so juvenile. Apart from anything else I don't think anyone would mistake a cornflower for a dog rose, even someone who has little or no knowledge of gardening. Everyone knows what a rose looks like. Very lazy writing.

[lizann]

i miss roy and evelyn even gail

[Jadefalcon]

Geoff's face when Daniel was talking to him was priceless though.

[lizann]

Geoff's face when Daniel was talking to him was priceless though.

if only he was a journalist who could delve into geoff's past, expose him

[parkerman]

if only he was a journalist who could delve into geoff's past, expose him

Where's that rofl emoji when you need it?

[Perdita]

Where's that rofl emoji when you need it?

:rotfl:

[parkerman]

:rotfl:

That's the one! :rotfl:

[tammyy2j]

Geoff's face when Daniel was talking to him was priceless though.

Did he really think Adam could give him details on his accuser's case, why not just ask Imran and Alya

[Dennis tanner]

I like Abi but it is now rather tedius.

[Jadefalcon]

Did he really think Adam could give him details on his accuser's case, why not just ask Imran and Alya

His attitude is probably "We're married so it's my right", twisted I know.

[Snagglepus]

Did he (Geoff) really think Adam could give him details on his accuser's case, why not just ask Imran and Alya
or was it just a contrived way to leave Daniel with a wad of dosh.... how could someone as so cunning as Geoff be so daft as to 'accidently' drop that somewhere and not realise, he thinks he may have left it at the bank.
Another poorly written sketch.

[Dennis tanner]

or was it just a contrived way to leave Daniel with a wad of dosh.... how could someone as so cunning as Geoff be so daft as to 'accidently' drop that somewhere and not realise, he thinks he may have left it at the bank.
Another poorly written sketch.

It looks like he took the money to the bank and forgot to pay it in. He left it on the counter instead and another customer took it.....Silly Geoff.

[Son of Cain]

i miss roy and evelyn even gail
'Battle of the Buns' can't make up my mind if this was better or worse than 'War of the Cornflower and Roses'.

[Perdita]

I hope that the recent storylines have made it clear to any viewer that honesty is a very important requirement in a successful relationship ... but of course, that would mean less drama ...

[lizann]

tyrone and fiz are just not funny

[parkerman]

'Battle of the Buns' can't make up my mind if this was better or worse than 'War of the Cornflower and Roses'.

Yes, I see they let the local primary school loose again. They really should have an adult supervise their scripts before they are broadcast.

[flappinfanny]

A slight improvement last night, although the bar has not been set very high this week.

They are really drawing out Todd's return. The Social distancing was laughable.

[Perdita]

Have I missed something? Why was Nicky's mum at the hospital ringing her mobile phone? How did she know that Nicky was there? :hmm:

[parkerman]

Have I missed something? Why was Nicky's mum at the hospital ringing her mobile phone? How did she know that Nicky was there? :hmm:

If you missed it, I missed it as well, Perdy. I did think that was all very odd.

[Brucie]

Have I missed something? Why was Nicky's mum at the hospital ringing her mobile phone? How did she know that Nicky was there? :hmm:

It was so strange I wondered whether it was the first indication of a scam being worked on Daniel. He does, after all, know the location of the fabled "money tree" with his regular proclamation that he can pay Nicky for the whole afternoon/day/year/decade!

[Perdita]

Why is Nicky working as a sex worker when she could be claiming benefits as a single parent? I am sure her mum would be willing to help with childcare from what I have seen of her so far.... So far I am not taking to this Pretty Woman storyline and while I can get Daniel wanting to replace Sinead I am not convinced it has to be with a prostitute?? I know Daniel works but the money Nicky is charging for an hour .. Daniel would not be able to afford her and certainly not after all this time ... :hmm:

[parkerman]

Why is Nicky working as a sex worker when she could be claiming benefits as a single parent? I am sure her mum would be willing to help with childcare from what I have seen of her so far.... So far I am not taking to this Pretty Woman storyline and while I can get Daniel wanting to replace Sinead I am not convinced it has to be with a prostitute?? I know Daniel works but the money Nicky is charging for an hour .. Daniel would not be able to afford her and certainly not after all this time ... :hmm:

Yes, that's another thing that has struck me too. She keeps saying that being a prostitute (sorry, escort) is the only way she can earn money. Why is it the only way she can earn money? I'm sure there's plenty of other work she could find. She doesn't appear to be stupid or a drug addict.

Unless, of course, she watched Coronation Street when she was younger and holds Leanne up as some sort of life model!

[Son of Cain]

Why is Nicky working as a sex worker when she could be claiming benefits as a single parent? I am sure her mum would be willing to help with childcare from what I have seen of her so far.... So far I am not taking to this Pretty Woman storyline and while I can get Daniel wanting to replace Sinead I am not convinced it has to be with a prostitute?? I know Daniel works but the money Nicky is charging for an hour .. Daniel would not be able to afford her and certainly not after all this time ... :hmm:

She did say she had debts, altho' they did not say how much or who she owed it to. Again I feel this may be an after thought, so that Daniel could rescue her. I wonder if she was only meant to be there for a few episodes then they decided to extend her stay.

[Snagglepus]

So is that it with the sinkhole. Was it just filler like the sausages, the dog rose, the salty buns and the client delaying tactics sketches?
What has happened to the feller staying at the Rovers, (been that long since he was last there I have forgot his name). Did it ever come out that he beat those two (again, that long ago I have forgot their names) up and why? Is that it now with him an Johnny now we know about their past.
Is Maria still up the duff
Where is Irene supposed to be?
Where is Liz supposed to be?
Where is Ken supposed to be?
Is no one interested in what happened to Rick now.

[lizann]

eileen in thailand with jason, liz in spain with andy, ken in no. 1, maria away on honeymoon with gary not pregnant as she lost the baby liam and jake with them i think not sure where izzy is

[Jadefalcon]

Why is Nicky working as a sex worker when she could be claiming benefits as a single parent? I am sure her mum would be willing to help with childcare from what I have seen of her so far.... So far I am not taking to this Pretty Woman storyline and while I can get Daniel wanting to replace Sinead I am not convinced it has to be with a prostitute?? I know Daniel works but the money Nicky is charging for an hour .. Daniel would not be able to afford her and certainly not after all this time ... :hmm:

Perhaps benefits are not enough? Believe me I know, I've got long term and ever worsening health problems and I have to survive on ?74 a week after DLA was scrapped and replaced with PIP and I didn't get it despite having DLA for life. I spent the entirety of last week attempting to survive on ?4. I know child benefits will help her as well, but it all depends.

I do admit that this storyline seems to have dragged on. That probably is the crux of it, it's not the job, its the amount. Nicky says she's with an agency, so I ASSUME that the DWP know about her job, even if it is called Escort and explained away as something else, unless she is also claiming benefits in addition.

[Perdita]

Perhaps benefits are not enough? Believe me I know, I've got long term and ever worsening health problems and I have to survive on ?74 a week after DLA was scrapped and replaced with PIP and I didn't get it despite having DLA for life. I spent the entirety of last week attempting to survive on ?4. I know child benefits will help her as well, but it all depends.

I do admit that this storyline seems to have dragged on. That probably is the crux of it, it's not the job, its the amount. Nicky says she's with an agency, so I ASSUME that the DWP know about her job, even if it is called Escort and explained away as something else, unless she is also claiming benefits in addition.

I am sorry to hear of your experience with benefits, how on earth does the government expect people to survive on that little bit of money ??

I hope that they do not make Nicky a permanent character and that maybe she will be involved in the storyline that will expose Geoff as the nasty liar he is but that she will be gone once he leaves ..

[Perdita]

How would Geoff ever be able to prove that he lost the envelope at the solicitors?? Bit contrived once again. But it is possible, I suppose, that the money and why Daniel took it might be a link to Geoff and Nicky and Nicky maybe having been his escort from the agency and hopefully they both leave Coronation Street once Geoff's lies have been exposed.

[Jadefalcon]

How would Geoff ever be able to prove that he lost the envelope at the solicitors?? Bit contrived once again. But it is possible, I suppose, that the money and why Daniel took it might be a link to Geoff and Nicky and Nicky maybe having been his escort from the agency and hopefully they both leave Coronation Street once Geoff's lies have been exposed.

Unless he's got notes of the numbers of the bank notes, he can't out an out prove it I would imagine. It's ironic as well that he's coming all holier than thou when he's practically stealing money from the business which is part owned by Alya.

As to how is it possible to survive on that amount I mentioned, it isn't..

[Dennis tanner]

How would Geoff ever be able to prove that he lost the envelope at the solicitors?? Bit contrived once again. But it is possible, I suppose, that the money and why Daniel took it might be a link to Geoff and Nicky and Nicky maybe having been his escort from the agency and hopefully they both leave Coronation Street once Geoff's lies have been exposed.

When he first noticed that the money was missing he said that he thought he had left it at the bank.

Poor Michael. These things never go well.

[Son of Cain]

Shouldn't Steve wait until Oliver sees the German doctor before selling Street cars and the flower shop.

[lizann]

Poor Michael. These things never go well.

well did not expect that with tiana and grace, now feel for michael

[Son of Cain]

well did not expect that with tiana and grace, now feel for michael

That certainly came out of the blue. - it was so long ago when Michael saw Grace in that car park I cannot remember if she said Tianna was his daughter or if Michael just jumped to that conclusion and she did not contradict him. - For once there was no leaks to the press about this story, or if there was I did not see any. Prefer it this way - Surprise is much better.

[flappinfanny]

That certainly came out of the blue. - it was so long ago when Michael saw Grace in that car park I cannot remember if she said Tianna was his daughter or if Michael just jumped to that conclusion and she did not contradict him. - For once there was no leaks to the press about this story, or if there was I did not see any. Prefer it this way - Surprise is much better. i agree it was a good twist and we need less spoilers.

[Dennis tanner]

i agree it was a good twist and we need less spoilers.

ditto.

[Dennis tanner]

Shouldn't Steve wait until Oliver sees the German doctor before selling Street cars and the flower shop.

You would think so but this is Corrie

Everyone is raising money apart from Leanne.

[Perdita]

That certainly came out of the blue. - it was so long ago when Michael saw Grace in that car park I cannot remember if she said Tianna was his daughter or if Michael just jumped to that conclusion and she did not contradict him. - For once there was no leaks to the press about this story, or if there was I did not see any. Prefer it this way - Surprise is much better.

Michael assumed she was his daughter and Grace never said anything

[Perdita]

You would think so but this is Corrie

Everyone is raising money apart from Leanne.

Leanne has nothing to sell apart from her body and Nicky is doing that job already ...

[lizann]

no mention of leanne asking any of her family for money or help, do they call about the child even

[lizann]

Michael assumed she was his daughter and Grace never said anything

did michael or aggie ever seek a dna test, nick also didn't

[Son of Cain]

Has grace really committed a crime surely she has mental health issues. Would Craig be allowed to work in the area where he lives, I thought the police had a policy of not having officers work with their neighbours. Surely this could cause all sort of problems.

[Son of Cain]

no mention of leanne asking any of her family for money or help, do they call about the child even

Janice and Les were always skint as far as I can recollect. Apart from Toyah I cannot remember if she has any other family.

[lizann]

Janice and Les were always skint as far as I can recollect. Apart from Toyah I cannot remember if she has any other family.

brother greg, stella, eva and gloria

[flappinfanny]

These hour long episodes on a Friday are a chore, I keep thinking hurry up and finish i want to watch EastEnders.

I may be barking up the wrong tree but does Nick's son have Autism or Asperger's?

The Oliver storyline is not working for me, not sure why, I do think this storyline is a mistake.

I do like the new Shona she is funny. :D

[parkerman]

Has grace really committed a crime

Exactly what I was thinking. Craig arrested her for fraud. What fraud? Yes, she lied by omission to Michael, not even explicitly, but is every lie now a crime?

Also, another thing that happens often in soaps, is this idea that by escaping to Spain or Portugal they will evade the Police and arrest. Has no-one heard of Interpol or extradition?

And, while I'm here, what's the point of the doctor wearing her mask when she is outside the relatives' room and then taking it off when she is actually in close proximity to other people and talking to them?

[lizann]

sammy loving daddy nick on their first meeting

[Dennis tanner]

no mention of leanne asking any of her family for money or help, do they call about the child even

I don't think her father is doing well at the moment. If she doesn't sort herself out, the hospital might have to waste money going to court.

[Dennis tanner]

Has grace really committed a crime surely she has mental health issues. Would Craig be allowed to work in the area where he lives, I thought the police had a policy of not having officers work with their neighbours. Surely this could cause all sort of problems.

There would be no point in Craig joining the force if he wasn't going to be on the show

[Jadefalcon]

Exactly what I was thinking. Craig arrested her for fraud. What fraud? Yes, she lied by omission to Michael, not even explicitly, but is every lie now a crime?

Also, another thing that happens often in soaps, is this idea that by escaping to Spain or Portugal they will evade the Police and arrest. Has no-one heard of Interpol or extradition?

And, while I'm here, what's the point of the doctor wearing her mask when she is outside the relatives' room and then taking it off when she is actually in close proximity to other people and talking to them?

I think I read somewhere that Interpol don't have arrest powers as such, but the extradition, I don't know. Spain did get the name for a while for housing certain criminals but I think that time has passed.

[Snagglepus]

Leanne could organise protests outside the hospital, Mary, Evelyn and Nina are experienced banner wavers, and even go to the European Court of Human Rights or visit the pope.

Nick's son wore me out, I hope he isn't on too often.

[parkerman]

I think I read somewhere that Interpol don't have arrest powers as such, but the extradition, I don't know. Spain did get the name for a while for housing certain criminals but I think that time has passed.
No, Interpol does not have arresting powers, but they can carry out investigations and track criminals down. The arrest itself would have to be done by the Spanish Police in co-operation with the British Police. In the two years up to 2015, over 500 wanted Brits were arrested in Spain. The numbers have dropped since then as wanted criminals have seen it is not a safe place to run to, but there are still scores of arrests every year.

[Son of Cain]

These hour long episodes on a Friday are a chore, I keep thinking hurry up and finish i want to watch EastEnders.

I may be barking up the wrong tree but does Nick's son have Autism or Asperger's?

The Oliver storyline is not working for me, not sure why, I do think this storyline is a mistake.

I do like the new Shona she is funny. :D

Yes I think I prefer two half hour episodes gives me a bit of a break from all the misery. Nick's son does feel a bit full on, he is bound to have some condition, would be too much to expect otherwise. I expect this will cause friction between Nick and Leanne when she finds out about him, which she is bound to do if Nick becomes secretive and if Sam comes to the flat. Wondered why Natasha insisted on bring him there.
I know what you mean about the Oliver story, for me it is Leanne's aggresive attitude to everyone who disagrees with her, especially the the doctors. I can understand she finds it difficult to accept there is nothing that can be done for Oliver but her attitude to the doctors does not help anyone especially herself. Steve knows she was not truthful to the German doctor, and I think Nick knows too, so it should comes as no surprise to them that he will not accept Oliver for treatment. Yet here they both are selling all there assets to pay for it. It is unlikely that they would be asked to pay up front, time enough to sell when it is agreed that Oliver is going to Germany.
Shona is the only light relief we have at the moment.

[Son of Cain]

There would be no point in Craig joining the force if he wasn't going to be on the show

We could still see him when he is off duty.

[Perdita]

We could still see him when he is off duty.

That would be a shame if after all he went through to be able to join he was only an off-duty copper ...

[Jadefalcon]

I know it's hard for Leanne but personally I feel that doctor has the patience of a saint, especially with Leanne's permanently fixed scowl.

[swmc66]

I hav?nt liked Leanne in ages. It?s only Nicks acting that is holding that story up.

[Dennis tanner]

I know it's hard for Leanne but personally I feel that doctor has the patience of a saint, especially with Leanne's permanently fixed scowl.

This is harsh, but she needs to stop wasting the time and money of the NHS.

[Ruffed_lemur]

This is harsh, but she needs to stop wasting the time and money of the NHS.

Yes, it is very harsh. Many people waste the time and money of the NHS. Heavy smokers and drinkers for example. This is an innocent child.....

[Jadefalcon]

The trouble is that Leanne will not accept any result except a miracle cure. I bet if Dr Schmidt comes across and gives the same diagnosis she will be looking for a third and fourth opinion etc.

[Son of Cain]

That would be a shame if after all he went through to be able to join he was only an off-duty copper ...

It may be a shame but I think it would be difficult if he had to have official dealings with his neighbours, surely the police not put him in that position. I just do think he would not be sent to a neighbours home to arrest someone. When I have had neighbours in the police I do not ever recall them working in the same streets they live in. The only place I can ever remember this happening is in remote rural communities where the village bobby lived in the local police station like in 'Doc Martin'.

[parkerman]

The trouble is that Leanne will not accept any result except a miracle cure. I bet if Dr Schmidt comes across and gives the same diagnosis she will be looking for a third and fourth opinion etc.

Accepting that your only child who is there in the bed, who you can still see and speak to, has to have his life support turned off must be the hardest thing imaginable. What parent wouldn't want to exhaust as many options as possible?

[Perdita]

The trouble is that Leanne will not accept any result except a miracle cure. I bet if Dr Schmidt comes across and gives the same diagnosis she will be looking for a third and fourth opinion etc.

That is totally understandable and there are sometimes these miracle cures you read about or see on tv news so no parent will give up hope that there is something that still can be done ..

[Son of Cain]

The trouble is that Leanne will not accept any result except a miracle cure. I bet if Dr Schmidt comes across and gives the same diagnosis she will be looking for a third and fourth opinion etc.

The problem is that Leanne was not truthful about Oliver's condition, so when Dr Shmidt agreed to see Oliver he did so on the basis of this incorrect imformation. When he learned the truth and decided not to come, Leanne unjustly blamed Oliver's doctor of making the decision for him. While appreciating Leanne's dilemma I find it difficult to sympathize with her because they have painted her as such an aggressive and unlikable character. However saying that I think on the whole this story has been told well, illustrating what a difficult and terrible situation this would be for any parent to find themself in.

[Ruffed_lemur]

The problem is that Leanne was not truthful about Oliver's condition, so when Dr Shmidt agreed to see Oliver he did so on the basis of this incorrect imformation. When he learned the truth and decided not to come, Leanne unjustly blamed Oliver's doctor of making the decision for him. While appreciating Leanne's dilemma I find it difficult to sympathize with her because they have painted her as such an aggressive and unlikable character. However saying that I think on the whole this story has been told well, illustrating what a difficult and terrible situation this would be for any parent to find themself in.

Leanne did tell the truth in a second call to Dr. Schmidt, and he said he would still see Oliver. Later the doctor in England spoke to Dr. Schmidt, and now we have a different scenario. Must admit, I would be suspicious about this. Enough to make anyone angry IMO.

[Jadefalcon]

The problem is that Leanne was not truthful about Oliver's condition, so when Dr Shmidt agreed to see Oliver he did so on the basis of this incorrect imformation. When he learned the truth and decided not to come, Leanne unjustly blamed Oliver's doctor of making the decision for him. While appreciating Leanne's dilemma I find it difficult to sympathize with her because they have painted her as such an aggressive and unlikable character. However saying that I think on the whole this story has been told well, illustrating what a difficult and terrible situation this would be for any parent to find themself in.

That's the problem, I wholly sympathise with Leanne and I can see how you'd try anything but her attitude to others hasn't been helpful. I'm surprised the doctor will still deal with her as Leanne has all but accused her of wanting to murder Oliver but at the same time doing that would give her ammunition.

Leanne's mistruths have not helped but I am sure the German doctor would get access to medical reports to work with. As to the second call, hadn't Oliver's condition worsened between that and the events of Friday?

[tammyy2j]

The trouble is that Leanne will not accept any result except a miracle cure. I bet if Dr Schmidt comes across and gives the same diagnosis she will be looking for a third and fourth opinion etc.

Leanne cannot accept that her son could die or only live with a machine

[Son of Cain]

Leanne did tell the truth in a second call to Dr. Schmidt, and he said he would still see Oliver. Later the doctor in England spoke to Dr. Schmidt, and now we have a different scenario. Must admit, I would be suspicious about this. Enough to make anyone angry IMO.

Leanne was still not completely honest in the second conversation, when asked if she had downplayed the number of seizures she replied "a bit" altho' she new that it was only the medication that was stopping him from having continuous seizures. Dr Shmidz said he would have to see Oliver's notes and access him. He was then interupted by another phone call and said he would be in touch, he did not actually say he was still coming to see Oliver. Presumably after seeing the notes and speaking to Dr Howarth and her team he felt there was so reason to see Oliver personally. For Leanne to accuse Dr Howarth of deliberately telling him not to come is unreasonably. The analogy with two taxi firms does not stand as Oliver is being treated on the NHS so there is no financial incentive for Dr Howarth to want to stop Oliver going to Germany. Leanne simply cannot accept the truth which is understandable, who is to say that any of us would be any different, but her accusations of Dr Howarth are unfair, I can see nothing suspicious about her behavior. Jane Danson is doing a great job acting this part.

[Perdita]

That's the problem, I wholly sympathise with Leanne and I can see how you'd try anything but her attitude to others hasn't been helpful. I'm surprised the doctor will still deal with her as Leanne has all but accused her of wanting to murder Oliver but at the same time doing that would give her ammunition.

Leanne's mistruths have not helped but I am sure the German doctor would get access to medical reports to work with. As to the second call, hadn't Oliver's condition worsened between that and the events of Friday?

She is not thinking straight, looking to blame anyone, I am sure doctors that deal with these heartbreaking news get that from the parents a lot.

[Ruffed_lemur]

She is not thinking straight, looking to blame anyone, I am sure doctors that deal with these heartbreaking news get that from the parents a lot.

I'm sure they must. I think it would be a little better if the German doctor got back to Leanne though, as he said he would.

[parkerman]

I'm sure they must. I think it would be a little better if the German doctor got back to Leanne though, as he said he would.

Yes, he should, but why doesn't Leanne phone him?

[Perdita]

Yes, he should, but why doesn't Leanne phone him?

Maybe the German doctor would have spoken to Leanne after consulting the local doctor and then he realised that Leanne had not been totally truthful ... again, I think doctors dealing with life or death decisions know that parents might not tell the whole truth on a short telephone consultation...

[Son of Cain]

Tracey changed her mind about selling, but is she being selfish or using common sense. If the court rules against them after they spend the money she would be left without her business and any income. If the end game is that nothing can be done for Oliver they could all be left with no money or even in debt. She is not as emotionally involved as Steve and Leanne so can see the situation though different eyes. Steve seems to have hardened his attitude to Dr Howarth and aligned himself with Leanne's view that she has deliberately stopped Dr Shmidz from becoming involved. I am wondering if now Nick has met his son if he will also change his mind about selling his shares? Will Leanne split with Nick once she learns about Nick's son and get back with Steve as his relationship with Tracey seems to be coming under strain?

[Dennis tanner]

I will always loath Tracy Barlow but she has made the right decision.

The only people who can save Oliver are ITV.

[parkerman]

I'm surprised that Imran has accepted the case to the extent of giving his services free and hiring an expensive barrister. Should he not have given Leanne and Steve a realistic assessment of the case?

[Perdita]

I'm surprised that Imran has accepted the case to the extent of giving his services free and hiring an expensive barrister. Should he not have given Leanne and Steve a realistic assessment of the case?

I think he is doing it as a favour to Toyah's sister ... and Leanne and Steve would more than likely not listen to his assessment anyway....

[parkerman]

I think he is doing it as a favour to Toyah's sister ... and Leanne and Steve would more than likely not listen to his assessment anyway....

No they probably wouldn't, but surely he owes it to them to be honest with them, given they are planning to sell their homes and their businesses.

[lizann]

imran working for free on yasmeen case also

[Jadefalcon]

I think in recent times Tracey has tried to be more sympathetic, but I can see her viewpoint. I don't think she wants to be seen as the bad guy this time but you can see it in her face in the hospital (and to a lesser extent Nicks) when Leanne and Steve were railing against both Dr Howarth and the mediator. As was mentioned Dr Howarth was basically brought in because Leanne refused to accept the findings of the previous Doctor, Ward I think the name was.

The reason that Dr Howarth phoned Dr Schmidt was probaby that they could converse with each other with all the required medical terms. Not to make Leanne and Steve sound stupid, but there will be medical jargon used that they don't understand, we've all had cases of that, not just with medical terms, where some technical jargon is used and your response is basically "And that means what?".

[Brucie]

Given that the German team won't treat Oliver because the actual severity of his illness, as opposed to Leanne's version of it, doesn't fit their criteria, and nobody else is offering an alternative treatment plan, what's the point of a legal battle? Just a lazy storyline to enable Leanne to unleash her inner fishwife and abuse NHS staff, which is just what the world needs.

[Snagglepus]

The Alder Hey case went on for over 12 months, I hope this one is put to bed a lot sooner.

[Perdita]

The Alder Hey case went on for over 12 months, I hope this one is put to bed a lot sooner.

It will not last that long as I think Oliver is so ill he will sadly pass, in typical soap style I suspect Christmas time. Nick will spend time with his new found son which will mean the end of him and Leanne as only Jack and Vera and Hilda and Stan were allowed to have long lasting marriages with their ups and downs ..

[Ruffed_lemur]

Given that the German team won't treat Oliver because the actual severity of his illness, as opposed to Leanne's version of it, doesn't fit their criteria, and nobody else is offering an alternative treatment plan, what's the point of a legal battle? Just a lazy storyline to enable Leanne to unleash her inner fishwife and abuse NHS staff, which is just what the world needs.

I think they are still trying to find an alternative treatment plan, so the legal battle talk is like the Alder Hey case.

Despite all the recent NHS glory, they still do make many mistakes.

[Dennis tanner]

I think in recent times Tracey has tried to be more sympathetic, but I can see her viewpoint. I don't think she wants to be seen as the bad guy this time but you can see it in her face in the hospital (and to a lesser extent Nicks) when Leanne and Steve were railing against both Dr Howarth and the mediator. As was mentioned Dr Howarth was basically brought in because Leanne refused to accept the findings of the previous Doctor, Ward I think the name was.

The reason that Dr Howarth phoned Dr Schmidt was probaby that they could converse with each other with all the required medical terms. Not to make Leanne and Steve sound stupid, but there will be medical jargon used that they don't understand, we've all had cases of that, not just with medical terms, where some technical jargon is used and your response is basically "And that means what?".

I feel certainb that Dr Howarth would pack the patient off to Germany and out of her hands if she thought it was practical

[Jadefalcon]

I feel certainb that Dr Howarth would pack the patient off to Germany and out of her hands if she thought it was practical

I do myself, Dr Howarth has tried to say that it's not a case of 'freeing up a bed' or not trying, but that it just not possible.

It seems barring putting him on permanent life support or in cryo storage (something more from the realms of science fiction), there is no hope for Oliver.

[swmc66]

She is annoying and selfish . I know her son?s dying but she is being really horrible.Has she forgot Simon exists? If Nick is left with a son so is she. The writers have written this so badly.

[Jadefalcon]

The way she was acting towards Nick and Imran on Wednesday was downright nasty.

On the other hand, story wise it was nice to see Geoff getting his plans scuppered.

[Ruffed_lemur]

She is annoying and selfish . I know her son?s dying but she is being really horrible.Has she forgot Simon exists? If Nick is left with a son so is she. The writers have written this so badly.

Simon isn't her real son, not to say she doesn't treat him as such.

[Ruffed_lemur]

I feel certainb that Dr Howarth would pack the patient off to Germany and out of her hands if she thought it was practical

It shouldn't totally be up to her though. Hospitals seem to have this power over people, especially children, which I don't like tbh.

[Perdita]

It shouldn't totally be up to her though. Hospitals seem to have this power over people, especially children, which I don't like tbh.

I am sure there would be several specialist doctors making the decision... parents are too emotionally involved without having the medical knowledge

[lizann]

Simon isn't her real son, not to say she doesn't treat him as such.

where is simon, off upstairs like jack, he could visit the hospital

sammy is too intelligent for nick and natasha, is roy his dad :p

[flappinfanny]

Tracy is the only one talking any sense.

Mary washing Ben Shepherd. :D

[parkerman]

Mary washing Ben Shepherd. :D
I bet Mary would be jealous of me...I got a big hug from Ben when I won Tipping Point! :)

[Snagglepus]

Irene should have seen that was an impostor, the real Todd had a scar on his cheek.

[parkerman]

I was expecting Eileen to say, "Is that you, Todd? I hardly recognised you, you've changed a lot."

[lizann]

jenny drink problem back, stay out of cars

[Dennis tanner]

She is annoying and selfish . I know her son?s dying but she is being really horrible.Has she forgot Simon exists? If Nick is left with a son so is she. The writers have written this so badly.

Let's not forget that she is a Battersby.

[Dennis tanner]

Did it ever occur to Bogus Todd that Sean or Mary could have picked up his note?

Did it ever occur to Todd that his gangster chum would be told that the man identified by Eileen, was dead before Bogus Todd hit him with that wood.

Meanwhile Platt, who was very rude to Roy, has furrows in his very large brow

Will Johnny restart a life of crime ?

Will Evelyn insist on Dev using her full title ?

[lizann]

drunk evelyn and jenny were funny

[Jadefalcon]

Yasmeen's reaction was funny when she took in what Alya was saying and suddenly burst out laughing.

[Son of Cain]

Yasmeen's reaction was funny when she took in what Alya was saying and suddenly burst out laughing.

Do you mean "Funny Ha-Ha" or "Funny Peculiar", personally I thought the latter. It seemed very forced, unless the actress Shelley King is just not very good at acting laughter.

[Jadefalcon]

Do you mean "Funny Ha-Ha" or "Funny Peculiar", personally I thought the latter. It seemed very forced, unless the actress Shelley King is just not very good at acting laughter.

A bit of both really. Yasmeen hasn't had much, in fact anything to laugh about in recent times for obvious reasons and she never was the type to laugh spontaneously. That's not meant as a criticism. Perhaps she was also thinking of him with his magic tricks and locking her in the box so she could't get out. While that was obviously a lot more traumatic to her, it was also kind of ironic. It was kind of sudden as well as I thought we were going to get the usual "Beware of Geoff" or "That's not good for him". Also, it's not something that could be blamed on her by Geoff though no doubt he would try.

[Son of Cain]

Property must be cheap in Weatherfield? 150,000 wouldn't even buy a decent house where I live. Surely the factory is worth more than that.

[Son of Cain]

Did David ever find out what caused the sink hole? The dodgy bloke working for Ray said it was caused by a collapsed sewer. Not sure if he was a real surveyor or whatever he claimed to be, but if it was caused by a collapsed sewar surely the Water Company must be responsible. If it was not caused by a sewer how on earth did he manage to get down there to dig it out and cause the collapse.

[Dennis tanner]

Did David ever find out what caused the sink hole? The dodgy bloke working for Ray said it was caused by a collapsed sewer. Not sure if he was a real surveyor or whatever he claimed to be, but if it was caused by a collapsed sewar surely the Water Company must be responsible. If it was not caused by a sewer how on earth did he manage to get down there to dig it out and cause the collapse.

Have they bothered to repair this collapsed sewer

Who's bright ide was it for Todd to retun ????

[lizann]

so todd only stole 1000 and needs to fake his death go on the run, awful storyline

[Dennis tanner]

so todd only stole 1000 and needs to fake his death go on the run, awful storyline

Never mind the ?1K. I don't think the Thug would be too pleased with being hit on the head with that big piece of wood

[lizann]

does ray live and work full time solely in his bistro doing everything, thought he was a big business tycoon with hotels etc.,

[Dennis tanner]

does ray live and work full time solely in his bistro doing everything, thought he was a big business tycoon with hotels etc.,

Good points but you can't expect the Corrie camera crews to follow him round the North West

[Son of Cain]

Bit hypocritical of Gary not that long ago he was going to put up the rent for the factory.

[Snagglepus]

Ray has found out that HS2 is going to run down Coronation Street.

[Son of Cain]

This is awful - It's not funny enough to be comedy, and it's not dramatic enough to be drama. Is it the rebirth of "Carry On"?

[parkerman]

I'm having great difficulty in understanding the Covid-19 regime in Corrie. The wearing of masks seems not only optional but downright perverse as people who do wear them seem to wear them outside, then take them off when they enter shops and the pub.

[tammyy2j]

Property must be cheap in Weatherfield? 150,000 wouldn't even buy a decent house where I live. Surely the factory is worth more than that.

Was Ray going up to 400,000 for the factory, he really must have loads of money

[lizann]

I'm having great difficulty in understanding the Covid-19 regime in Corrie. The wearing of masks seems not only optional but downright perverse as people who do wear them seem to wear them outside, then take them off when they enter shops and the pub.

yes off indoors on outdoors

[lizann]

no one noticed the funeral hearse with todd flowers on the street, brian rita sean gail sally or ken not nosing out a window

[Dennis tanner]

no one noticed the funeral hearse with todd flowers on the street, brian rita sean gail sally or ken not nosing out a window

Eileen was very ungrateful for the efforts made

Why is Todd's enemy always alone and not with any aides ?

[Son of Cain]

It seems Gary has been rehabilitated into a hero again.

[parkerman]

Currently we are waiting for Geoff, Ray, Gary, Mick, Todd and Scott all to get their comeuppance. Who's first.....and who's last?

[Son of Cain]

I'm having great difficulty in understanding the Covid-19 regime in Corrie. The wearing of masks seems not only optional but downright perverse as people who do wear them seem to wear them outside, then take them off when they enter shops and the pub.

Gary did wear one when he collected his hot pots, but not when he ordered them, altho' he did wait until he was inside the pub before putting it on. I am wondering if they just leave it up to the actors as to whether or not they wear them, or if this is just poor direction. Puzzling indeed.

[Son of Cain]

Currently we are waiting for Geoff, Ray, Gary, Mick, Todd and Scott all to get their comeuppance. Who's first.....and who's last?

I think the determining factor is whether or not the actors are due to leave or not. So I think Gary will escape comeuppence, at least for a while. Scott I think will be going quite soon maybe even with Johnny also Mick. Ray I think will be around for a while yet, as I think will Todd, I don't think they would recast him if he was not going to be here for a while. Geoff I really don't know, he should get found out as a villian but I am not sure if they can pin anything illegal on him.

[parkerman]

Geoff I really don't know, he should get found out as a villian but I am not sure if they can pin anything illegal on him.
That might depend on what's happened to Elaine.

[Son of Cain]

That might depend on what's happened to Elaine.

I had forgotten about Elaine, but cruel and nasty as Geoff is, I do not think he has killed her.

[parkerman]

I had forgotten about Elaine, but cruel and nasty as Geoff is, I do not think he has killed her.

Kidnapping?

[Son of Cain]

Kidnapping?

Maybe?

[tammyy2j]

I had forgotten about Elaine, but cruel and nasty as Geoff is, I do not think he has killed her.

I think I read she is kidnapped held in Yasmeen's house by Geoff

[Jadefalcon]

It seems that Ray is after a fair chunk of property. He's after the factory, got the garage, after Davids house. What's he going to do when it comes to Yasmeen and Kevins houses? Arrange another 'accident'?

[Dennis tanner]

It seems that Ray is after a fair chunk of property. He's after the factory, got the garage, after Davids house. What's he going to do when it comes to Yasmeen and Kevins houses? Arrange another 'accident'?

He's trying to buy the whole set

[Jadefalcon]

Well that's obvious but assuming Kevin and Geoff/Yasmeen refuse to sell what will he do. I can't see Kevin wanting anything to do with him.

[Brucie]

Most of the current storylines are not worth the cost of the crayons used by the primary school children that wrote them, but in what region of cloud cuckoo land would it be a bigger threat to your marriage to come clean about involvement in a robbery that took place many years ago, than to take part in another one?

[Son of Cain]

New Todd reminds me of Frankie Abbott from 'Please Sir'. On second thoughts 'Please Sir' was better written than this current Todd story.

[parkerman]

Fancy bringing Todd back just so he could walk up and downstairs all night....

[Snagglepus]

One good thing about the pandemic is Hope has been behaving herself, there's been no fires for at least 6 months.

[LouiseP]

Fancy bringing Todd back just so he could walk up and downstairs all night....

That made me laugh out loud !

[Dennis tanner]

What did that poncy chap expect Platt to do to his hair? Trim a quarter of an inch off his top piece ?

I saw no visible evidence of Windass being beaten up. I felt cheated.

Billy gets offered a promotion for doing what ????

[Jadefalcon]

Fancy bringing Todd back just so he could walk up and downstairs all night....

He's got a loan of Tracy's old tapes.

[parkerman]

He's got a loan of Tracy's old tapes.

:lol:

[lizann]

He's got a loan of Tracy's old tapes.

did we ever find out was it music tapes or story tapes she was listening to

[swmc66]

I just whizzed through a double episode in 12 mins! So many bad storylines do not know why i bothered

[Snagglepus]

I don't know if I can watch the second half of tonight's pantomime.
What a farce.

[emerald]

What on earth was that business with the exorcism about? Corrie seems to have lost touch with reality lately.

[Dennis tanner]

What on earth was that business with the exorcism about? Corrie seems to have lost touch with reality lately.

Proper vicars, unlike Billy, can do exorcisms .

Shona should have stayed at Roys. He wouldn't have said "No"

[Son of Cain]

Now that comedy gangster Mick has has been talked into forgiving Todd by Superhero Eileen I suppose that means that Todd will be with us for a while. One thing we have learned is how selfish Eileen is, first she gets Gary beaten up and almost has Tim suffer the same fate. Corrie really is scraping the bottom of the barrel trying to find new stories. Can water really be "holy" if it is kept in a plastic bucket, surely it demands something a little more dignified. We really are in "Carry On" territory now.

[Dennis tanner]

Now that comedy gangster Mick has has been talked into forgiving Todd by Superhero Eileen I suppose that means that Todd will be with us for a while. One thing we have learned is how selfish Eileen is, first she gets Gary beaten up and almost has Tim suffer the same fate. Corrie really is scraping the bottom of the barrel trying to find new stories. Can water really be "holy" if it is kept in a plastic bucket, surely it demands something a little more dignified. We really are in "Carry On" territory now.

The water would be holy if Silly Billy blessed it I assume

[Son of Cain]

Is it possible for Leanne to speak to anyone about Oliver without being aggressive? She does herself and Oliver no favours by getting their backs up. If she toned down the aggression people would be more likely to help her. Nick needs to have serious words with her, even tho' she will likely turn on him too.

[Jadefalcon]

Is it possible for Leanne to speak to anyone about Oliver without being aggressive? She does herself and Oliver no favours by getting their backs up. If she toned down the aggression people would be more likely to help her. Nick needs to have serious words with her, even tho' she will likely turn on him too.

This is what has made me lose sympathy for her, her aggresiveness really does her no favours. I get that she can't accept what some people have said, but really, if you dare to have the slightest dissent she will chew your head off.

[flappinfanny]

Some lovely touches and very good scenes with both Billy and Todd tonight. I also loved the scenes with Sarah and Todd. All in all if we forget Gemma a good set of episodes. Most of the B list weren't on tonight or had very little to do. I hope it stays that way.

[lizann]

sorry cant take to new todd and his ridiculous return storyline with gangster married lover mick, where is summer?

[Dennis tanner]

This is what has made me lose sympathy for her, her aggresiveness really does her no favours. I get that she can't accept what some people have said, but really, if you dare to have the slightest dissent she will chew your head off.

I feel sorry for the judge

[Dennis tanner]

I also loved the scenes with Sarah and Todd. I hated it. Silly Sarah has given him all the information he needs to blackmail Billy and I suspect that he will.

Silly Billy will give way sooner than later.

[Brucie]

sorry cant take to new todd and his ridiculous return storyline with gangster married lover mick, where is summer?

After last night's episodes I'm guessing I'm not the only one who wished that comedy villain Mick had successfully used his gun on Todd.

[Son of Cain]

After last night's episodes I'm guessing I'm not the only one who wished that comedy villain Mick had successfully used his gun on Todd.

A semi automatic pistol can hold up to 17 bullets, so after shooting New Todd I can think of a few more I would like to see him shoot. Top of my list would be Gary.

[parkerman]

A semi automatic pistol can hold up to 17 bullets, so after shooting New Todd I can think of a few more I would like to see him shoot. Top of my list would be Gary.
Billy would be top of mine. Hopefully, Todd and Billy will rekindle their relationship and run off together to some remote part of the United Kingdom and never be heard from again.

[Jadefalcon]

I actually got round to watching Wednesdays episodes. I'll swear that Leanne gets nastier and more aggressive as the day goes on. I think Nick is starting to get sick of it to be honest.

[Ruffed_lemur]

Is it possible for Leanne to speak to anyone about Oliver without being aggressive? She does herself and Oliver no favours by getting their backs up. If she toned down the aggression people would be more likely to help her. Nick needs to have serious words with her, even tho' she will likely turn on him too.

Leanne must feel terrible about all this. Nick doesn't need to have words with her, as he can't relate to the situation very well. Steve is the one who understands.
Certainly with the people in charge she does need to be firm.

[lizann]

natasha rich and wants nicky back

[Dennis tanner]

After last night's episodes I'm guessing I'm not the only one who wished that comedy villain Mick had successfully used his gun on Todd.

Not before he is beaten within an inch of his life

[Son of Cain]

Leanne must feel terrible about all this. Nick doesn't need to have words with her, as he can't relate to the situation very well. Steve is the one who understands.
Certainly with the people in charge she does need to be firm.

It is possible to be firm without being aggressive. Leanne has all but accused the doctors of wanting to kill Oliver, if not murder him. The doctors do not want to end his life, they believe he has suffered irreversible brain damage and that nothing can be done bring him out of a coma without him suffering continuous fitting. Leanne understandably refuses to accept this, but attacking people on a personal level will not help. Steve may understand Leanne's attitude but he also refuses to accept the situation. Leanne aggressive attitude is not helping her in trying get the doctors to see things from her point of view. She is looking for a miracle cure which does not currently exist. If not Nick, someone needs to persuade her to state her position firmly but calmly. Several years ago their was a TV documentary about Easyjet which showed people turning up late for check in and shouting aggresively at the staff and making demands to hold the flight or be put on the next flight free. This never happened but it did show where the power lay and it was not on their side of the desk. I learned a lot from this, when I used fly frequently , I was late for several flights but I never had to pay extra for being put on a later one, because I always made it clear that if their was any fault it was mine not theirs. Good manners and politeness go a long way, the staff really appeciciated this and bent over backwards to help me. Leanne would be much better served by toning down her aggression.

[Perdita]

It is possible to be firm without being aggressive. Leanne has all but accused the doctors of wanting to kill Oliver, if not murder him. The doctors do not want to end his life, they believe he has suffered irreversible brain damage and that nothing can be done bring him out of a coma without him suffering continuous fitting. Leanne understandably refuses to accept this, but attacking people on a personal level will not help. Steve may understand Leanne's attitude but he also refuses to accept the situation. Leanne aggressive attitude is not helping her in trying get the doctors to see things from her point of view. She is looking for a miracle cure which does not currently exist. If not Nick, someone needs to persuade her to state her position firmly but calmly. Several years ago their was a TV documentary about Easyjet which showed people turning up late for check in and shouting aggresively at the staff and making demands to hold the flight or be put on the next flight free. This never happened but it did show where the power lay and it was not on their side of the desk. I learned a lot from this, when I used fly frequently , I was late for several flights but I never had to pay extra for being put on a later one, because I always made it clear that if their was any fault it was mine not theirs. Good manners and politeness go a long way, the staff really appeciciated this and bent over backwards to help me. Leanne would be much better served by toning down her aggression.

You are very right and well done for realising how to deal with those situations. While you no doubt also needed to really get that flight it does not look as if somebody would have died if you had missed it ... I have no idea under how much pressure Leanne is as I luckily have never been in that situation and I feel for anyone going through this .. I think this will continue until Oliver sadly will pass and then there will be Leanne, Nick, Natasha and of course Sam ... I would have loved for Leanne to have a happy motherhood with Oliver and Simon but I am looking forward to the triangle of Leanne, Nick and Natasha with Sam ....

[Son of Cain]

Without wishing to embarrass or insult anyone with MS, if I was carrying out a hold-up I don't think I would want a getaway driver who was suffering from this.

[lizann]

faye was provocatively dressed, has she given up school, no gary the superhero to that rescue instead pc tinker solo no partner, johnny refused gary's help

[parkerman]

It's amazing how Gary always seems to be right there just as someone is talking about selling their house.

[Dennis tanner]

Without wishing to embarrass or insult anyone with MS, if I was carrying out a hold-up I don't think I would want a getaway driver who was suffering from this.

I don't think that Scott is flush with chums who would help him.

I think that Craig must have been off sick the day he should have attended the course on sneaking up on offenders

[Son of Cain]

Craig passes out in the back of the ambulance, but the paramedic gets out shuts the door seemingly leaving him alone in the back and drives off ?????
Where were the nosey neighbours tonight, an armed robbery but no one comes out to see what is going on ?????
When Scott showed the gun to Johnny he said "If the police burst in they will all be tooled up. " Was he intending to have a shoot out with the police ????? Corrie do not do gangster stories well.

Why would Jenny give Gemma a job in the pub, when there is hardly any customers?

[Brucie]

So a policeman has been shot, and in the real world the streets would have been crawling with police searching for the bloke with the gun. Meantime, in Soapland, a half crippled, phoneless Johnny finds him hiding round the corner! Come on!

[Dennis tanner]

Craig passes out in the back of the ambulance, but the paramedic gets out shuts the door seemingly leaving him alone in the back and drives off ?????

I thought exactly the same. Smeone always stays with the patient.

[lizann]

what did scott rob, i cant see much takings with no business

[Jadefalcon]

Most of what was robbed seemed to be the stake money from the poker game and maybe what was in the till.

[lizann]

Most of what was robbed seemed to be the stake money from the poker game and maybe what was in the till.

did scott know about the poker game

[Jadefalcon]

did scott know about the poker game

I think it had been mentioned before, the whole discussion about the robbery has been so drawn out and laboured though.

[Son of Cain]

did scott know about the poker game

I seem to remember him telling Johnny about it, but I got the impression when he said he was going to hold it up that it was going to be a bigger game not just two people.

[LouiseP]

I seem to remember him telling Johnny about it, but I got the impression when he said he was going to hold it up that it was going to be a bigger game not just two people.

I know. Ridiculous after all that planning. How much was he expecting to get? Maybe the Bistro takings which of course, wouldn't be locked away in a safe but left in the till. As if they would be left in a till !!! The whole thing was a joke.

[parkerman]

I seem to remember him telling Johnny about it, but I got the impression when he said he was going to hold it up that it was going to be a bigger game not just two people.

Yes, that was my memory too. I thought there were going to be a number of high rollers with loads of dosh swimming around.

[Son of Cain]

Yes, that was my memory too. I thought there were going to be a number of high rollers with loads of dosh swimming around.

Maybe with Social Distancing we were meant to believe they were playing on Zoom?

[flappinfanny]

Jenny was good tonight apart from that two very long episodes, the best bits could have been squeezed into a 22 minute episode.