Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[parkerman]

I have no idea why he thought he needed a haircut

Yep! As far as I could see, all Maria did was comb his hair. I think he might have been able to manage that on his own.

[Dennis tanner]

And his face pulling and smirky smile. He?s like a panto villain.

and yet he seems to have some fans .

[alan45]

Laugh of the night was David referring to Maria as Greta Thunberg

[Dennis tanner]

Laugh of the night was David referring to Maria as Greta Thunberg

I credit the script, not The Platt Creature

[LouiseP]

and yet he seems to have some fans .

Who ?

[bratface]

Who ?

'Tweenage' girls?

[Dennis tanner]

'Tweenage' girls?

and fans of daft voices

[LouiseP]

'Tweenage' girls?

Just one and she?s disgusted with him.

[Jadefalcon]

Yep! As far as I could see, all Maria did was comb his hair. I think he might have been able to manage that on his own.

Maria is as effective a hairdresser as she is a counciller.

So far all she's doing is trying to boss people around, good to see she was told to basically sod off.

Also, laughable her saying that "Girls today aren't shrinking violets", I think Maria would certainly know all about that, she was never exactly the shy one.

Good on Audrey standing up to tiresome Gail as well

[Dennis tanner]

Maria is as effective a hairdresser as she is a counciller.

So far all she's doing is trying to boss people around, good to see she was told to basically sod off.

Also, laughable her saying that "Girls today aren't shrinking violets", I think Maria would certainly know all about that, she was never exactly the shy one.

Good on Audrey standing up to tiresome Gail as well

Gail is tiresome but she means well

[parkerman]

Aaaarrrgggghhhh!!!!!! Yet again, Weatherfield Council operates in a completely different way to every other council in the U.K.

[Dennis tanner]

I still can't believe that ' Trim up north' makes any money

[parkerman]

How?.it's?what?.Maria?..Council?.so stupid?.ridiculous?.union leader?.cafe?

I'm so sorry. I am just at a complete loss to describe just how nonsensical this absurd bin story is?.

[Dennis tanner]

How?.it's?what?.Maria?..Council?.so stupid?.ridiculous?.union leader?.cafe?

I'm so sorry. I am just at a complete loss to describe just how nonsensical this absurd bin story is?.

Now now, Don't upset the Greens

[RogerOver]

The scriptwriters with humour must have written Friday's episode.

Apart from Sally and Tim's great dialogue, there was this nugget from Sean, on the phone to Frank:
"What's my favourite kind of holiday? Anything but camping."

I was rolling on the floor with that line.

[Jadefalcon]

Maria is outdoing Sally with her snooty attitude with the council.

I see she has the standard issue clipboard and sheaf of papers. She thinks though that she as one junior councillor can change policy for an entire council. It doesn't work like that m

[parkerman]

I see she has the standard issue clipboard and sheaf of papers. She thinks though that she as one junior councillor can change policy for an entire council. It doesn't work like that m

Of course it doesn't. The whole way this story has been scripted is completely ridiculous. Not only would she not be able to change policy like that, but she wouldn't be allowed within 100 miles of the local union official to negotiate with him.

[Dennis tanner]

Maria is outdoing Sally with her snooty attitude with the council.

I see she has the standard issue clipboard and sheaf of papers. She thinks though that she as one junior councillor can change policy for an entire council. It doesn't work like that m

She's not a junior councillor. She's the leader of the Windass party.

[RogerOver]

She's not a junior councillor. She's the leader of the Windass party.

i didn't know the Windasss' were having a party - what time does it start and are drinks free, or is it BYOB?

[parkerman]

i didn't know the Windasss' were having a party - what time does it start and are drinks free, or is it BYOB?

Apparently it's not a party, it's a work event.

[RogerOver]

Apparently it's not a party, it's a work event.

I bet that rules out the alcohol then - pah!

[parkerman]

I bet that rules out the alcohol then - pah!

From what I understand of work events, alcohol is compulsory!

[RogerOver]

From what I understand of work events, alcohol is compulsory!

Unless you work for Quakers Oats?

[Son of Cain]

Maria is outdoing Sally with her snooty attitude with the council.

I see she has the standard issue clipboard and sheaf of papers. She thinks though that she as one junior councillor can change policy for an entire council. It doesn't work like that m

It seems to in Weatherfield, "The Word of Maria" is law - No need for council meetings, discussion, votes or consultation with the unions. Leave it to Maria, and the other councillors have more time for corruption

[Dennis tanner]

It seems too in Weatherfield, "The Word of Maria" is law - No need for council meetings, discussion, votes or consultation with the unions. Leave it to Maria, and the other councillors have more time for corruption

She shouldn't bother with being mayor. Council leader is the job she needs.

[parkerman]

She shouldn't bother with being mayor. Council leader is the job she needs.

You mean she's not already the Council Leader? She must be already as that's the only possible way she could have pushed her bin policy through in less than a week and arrange a meeting with the Union leader (in a cafe!) within a day?

[Dennis tanner]

You mean she's not already the Council Leader? She must be already as that's the only possible way she could have pushed her bin policy through in less than a week and arrange a meeting with the Union leader (in a cafe!) within a day?

What Union leader would refuse the opportunity of being on the tele ?

[Jadefalcon]

I'm not a fan of Gail, but bloody hell what Audrey said on Friday was just a bit too much.

It was also rich of Stephen to come in and take over and pass judgement on everyone else considering he's practically never there.

[Dennis tanner]

I'm not a fan of Gail, but bloody hell what Audrey said on Friday was just a bit too much.

It was also rich of Stephen to come in and take over and pass judgement on everyone else considering he's practically never there.

The fact that Stephen is practically never there is not his fault.

[LouiseP]

I'm not a fan of Gail, but bloody hell what Audrey said on Friday was just a bit too much.

It was also rich of Stephen to come in and take over and pass judgement on everyone else considering he's practically never there.

Yes, the prodigal son, welcomed with open arms.

[RogerOver]

I'm not a fan of Gail, but bloody hell what Audrey said on Friday was just a bit too much.

It was also rich of Stephen to come in and take over and pass judgement on everyone else considering he's practically never there.

I don't remember Stephen. How long ago was he last in an episode?
Is he a real Septic, or just a Brit talking funny?

[bratface]

I don't remember Stephen. How long ago was he last in an episode?
Is he a real Septic, or just a Brit talking funny?

Christmas 2007.

Not sure what a septic is but the actor who has played him from the beginning (Todd Boyce) was born in Columbus, Ohio.

[RogerOver]

Christmas 2007.

Not sure what a septic is but the actor who has played him from the beginning (Todd Boyce) was born in Columbus, Ohio.

It's rhyming slang: Septic Tank > Yank
I think he's supposed to be Canadian, but it's still from the other side of the pond (and Todd Boyce is a real Septic)

[Jadefalcon]

The fact that Stephen is practically never there is not his fault.

No, but he's no right to be judgemental when he is practically never there. Popping in and a couple of hours he's acting like he's the know all.

[Dennis tanner]

No, but he's no right to be judgemental when he is practically never there. Popping in and a couple of hours he's acting like he's the know all.

You can get Corrie in Canada so he will know what's been going on.

[Snagglepus]

You can get Corrie in Canada so he will know what's been going on.
They will be a few episodes behind so he won't be up to scratch about Audrey necking the bottle.

[Perdita]

They will be a few episodes behind so he won't be up to scratch about Audrey necking the bottle.

Being so close to his mom by the way he has reacted since his return, I am sure he is aware unless Audrey only ever talked to him in the mornings via phone/skype,etc when she was sober

[Dennis tanner]

They will be a few episodes behind so he won't be up to scratch about Audrey necking the bottle.

Good point, well made.

[Son of Cain]

In the real world, would the bin men, and women if there are any, not be picketing the tip.

[Dennis tanner]

In the real world, would the bin men, and women if there are any, not be picketing the tip.

They would be picketing the places where they turn up for work in the morning.

[parkerman]

This ridiculous story gets even worse. Maria told Gemma that bins weren't her department.

[bratface]

I've been meaning to comment on this for a while now but kept putting it off. WTH is with Adam's 'poodle do'? I thought the sticking straight up in the air 'do' was bad but this?

[RogerOver]

They would be picketing the places where they turn up for work in the morning.

That's a point.
Although as someone earlier suggested picketing the tip, perhaps doing that would prevent full bin-loads of rubbish from being emptied, putting the vehicles out of action.
This would put more pressure on the council to find a solution.

[lizann]

elaine with stephen, will gail sally and audrey approve

[bratface]

elaine with stephen, will gail sally and audrey approve

Isn't she a bit old for him??

[Dennis tanner]

I've been meaning to comment on this for a while now but kept putting it off. WTH is with Adam's 'poodle do'? I thought the sticking straight up in the air 'do' was bad but this?

It's Platt's speciality at the moment

[Dennis tanner]

Isn't she a bit old for him??

No more than Sally and Tim.

[bratface]

It's Platt's specialty at the moment

It's too bad because, in my opinion, Adam is one of the very few good-looking men on this soap (maybe it's the accent?). But with that hair, he looks positively goofy!

[bratface]

No more than Sally and Tim.

Elaine just looks so much older than Stephen (the actors are around 12 years apart, agewise).

[Ruffed_lemur]

Elaine just looks so much older than Stephen (the actors are around 12 years apart, agewise).

Can't see much difference between them myself. Stephen looks old as much as Elaine does.

[parkerman]

Can't see much difference between them myself. Stephen looks old as much as Elaine does.

At my age, they all look very young!

[bratface]

Can't see much difference between them myself. Stephen looks old as much as Elaine does.

I haven't seen those episodes yet, so I'm just going on still images of Stephen. I guess I'll have to wait & see them together?

[Dennis tanner]

Can't see much difference between them myself. Stephen looks old as much as Elaine does.

There are a few characters who would be very pleased to see Elaine whisked off to Canada.

[lizann]

could someone please stuff maria in a bin

[lizann]

Elaine just looks so much older than Stephen (the actors are around 12 years apart, agewise).

is stephen younger than gail, i would think elaine close to audrey and yasmeen age

[bratface]

is stephen younger than gail, i would think elaine close to audrey and yasmeen age

Stephen was born in February 1957, Gail in 1958 & Elaine in 1949 or 1950. Audrey was born in 1940 & Yasmeen in 1953.

[Son of Cain]

No council press officer with Maria?

[parkerman]

No council press officer with Maria?

Don't get me started??

[mysangry]

So who is Trolling Maria?
Her son?
he is a right spoilt brat

[Jadefalcon]

I guess Maria is living in an alternate universe, as is indeed Coronation Street.

"The vital work she has been doing with her constituents that she works so hard with". I'm paraphrasing somewhat, but she's a junior councillor that's been in all of two minutes...

I had also hoped that when Peter went to confront Thorne again that he was recording what he said. God knows Simon was braindead as usual, but this gave us his monthly allotment of sullen looks.

[Dennis tanner]

I guess Maria is living in an alternate universe, as is indeed Coronation Street.

"The vital work she has been doing with her constituents that she works so hard with". I'm paraphrasing somewhat, but she's a junior councillor that's been in all of two minutes...

I had also hoped that when Peter went to confront Thorne again that he was recording what he said. God knows Simon was braindead as usual, but this gave us his monthly allotment of sullen looks.

Peter is a fool but one could say that Thorne deserved the car damage because he clearly went to find Peter so he could gloat

[Ruffed_lemur]

I think Peter should make a claim for this transaction. It was NOT confirmed by him. Thorne should put the money back too, or at least most of it.

[Dennis tanner]

I think Peter should make a claim for this transaction. It was NOT confirmed by him. Thorne should put the money back too, or at least most of it.

Peter should complain that the person he was blackmailing has not paid up ?

[Son of Cain]

Personally I am beginning to think the biggest mistake that Thorne made was to give Peter a new liver. Peter was happy, and glad to be alive, until he found out what happened during the operation. Now he has become cruel and bitter, and making his life and others miserable.

If was going to die if I did not get a liver transplant, it would not bother me if the surgeon held up my old liver and had a photo taken. Just be grateful to be alive. It would not surprize me if high jinks occurred in the operating theatre more often than we thought.

[parkerman]

Another cracker from Evelyn tonight.

Mimi: Do you know, I think we're all going to get along like a house on fire.

Evelyn: Oh, you've met Hope have you?

[Dennis tanner]

So Toyah betrayed Imran when she hugged Spider.

I would have thought that killing him was a far bigger betrayal

[parkerman]

So Toyah betrayed Imran when she hugged Spider.

I would have thought that killing him was a far bigger betrayal

That whole situation was a bit contrived anyway. Toyah had buzzed Kelly up. Knowing that she was about to come in the door, why would she have thrown her arms around Spider - she must have known how it would look. And she's been in soaps long enough to know that in their world you only have to look at someone 100 yards away for everyone to assume you're having an affair, let alone actually hugging them!

[bratface]

That whole situation was a bit contrived anyway. Toyah had buzzed Kelly up. Knowing that she was about to come in the door, why would she have thrown her arms around Spider - she must have known how it would look. And she's been in soaps long enough to know that in their world you only have to look at someone 100 yards away for everyone to assume you're having an affair, let alone actually hugging them!

So it's true? Spider is back? I saw his photo in one of your papers but didn't really read the article.

[Jadefalcon]

So it's true? Spider is back? I saw his photo in one of your papers but didn't really read the article.

I was hoping not, I never could stand the character. Annoying was putting it lightly.

[bratface]

I was hoping not, I never could stand the character. Annoying was putting it lightly.

I don't remember much. Just that he was tall & gawky looking. It has been almost 20 years since he left for Peru?

[RogerOver]

Another cracker from Evelyn tonight.

Mimi: Do you know, I think we're all going to get along like a house on fire.

Evelyn: Oh, you've met Hope have you?

For sure, the comedy scriptwriters have been let loose again:

Leanne: So what brings you back to Weatherfield then?
Spider: A 'burning' desire to remind the council of its responsibility to recycle.

then:

Aaron: We've been upgraded by the hotel. Our package now includes a free water-sports session.
(a minute later) Summer: I know what water-sports are.
All we needed was someone saying, "Oh matron!" in a Kenneth Williams voice.

Thank goodness there's more humour back. Excellent!

[Dennis tanner]

I don't remember much. Just that he was tall & gawky looking. It has been almost 20 years since he left for Peru?

Spider and Marlon Dingle were separated at birth

[Son of Cain]

I was hoping not, I never could stand the character. Annoying was putting it lightly.

Can we see Curly Watts back any day soon?

[Snagglepus]

Can we see Curly Watts back any day soon?

And Minnie Caldwell.

[RogerOver]

Can we see Curly Watts back any day soon?

I read he's made it clear to the production team he is keen to rejoin the cast. I don't know whether it will happen though.

[Perdita]

I read he's made it clear to the production team he is keen to rejoin the cast. I don't know whether it will happen though.

They sacked him because of his alcoholism at the time. Unless he is tee-total now I doubt they will give him another chance.

[parkerman]

They sacked him because of his alcoholism at the time. Unless he is tee-total now I doubt they will give him another chance.

He could always become mates with Peter.

[Son of Cain]

He could always become mates with Peter.

Who could warn him not to go to Thorne for a new liver.

[Son of Cain]

And Minnie Caldwell.

One of the all time greats - as long as she brings "Bobby" with her.

[Jadefalcon]

What the hell, ITV hub won't let me watch now as I'm in Stv. However there is no STV hub app for xbox.

Never mind, changed my location from a Scottish post code to a Manchester. This seems downright stupid however.

[lizann]

why does tyrone have to put up mimi in his house

[Dennis tanner]

why does tyrone have to put up mimi in his house

He's playing the long game.

In these days of bingate I noticed in Friday's episode that bins of 3 different colours were out on the pavement. What was that all about ?

[bratface]

Can we see Curly Watts back any day soon?

Oh please NO!

[Jadefalcon]

Please, lets not have Spider the Yeti back for long.

[parkerman]

In these days of bingate I noticed in Friday's episode that bins of 3 different colours were out on the pavement. What was that all about ?
They're for different types of recycling. We have them where I live.

[Snagglepus]

They're for different types of recycling. We have them where I live.
I have three different bins but they are not put out on the same day.

[Dennis tanner]

They're for different types of recycling. We have them where I live.

I agree but they don't all get emptied the same day

[Jadefalcon]

I have three different bins but they are not put out on the same day.

I have a green bin for general waste. Blue for plastic, Black with purple lid for Glass, Black with grey lid for cardboard, paper etc. Meant to have a small food caddy but the winds in sunny Scotland have blown them away long ago and the only reason I don't have a brown garden waste bin is because I live in a flat.

Even then the collections aren't great. I live on my own and find that a lot of my bins are near full come collection day.

[parkerman]

I agree but they don't all get emptied the same day

We have different collection cycles but sometimes there are cases where three coincide on one day.

[RogerOver]

We have different collection cycles but sometimes there are cases where three coincide on one day.

So the collection cycle isn't every week or even two weeks on the same day?
I don't live in the UK any more. It does seem to be complicated.
Do your council send you a list of which bin is being emptied on which dates, or are all the bins outside for the 'binmen' to empty as-and-when?

[parkerman]

So the collection cycle isn't every week or even two weeks on the same day?
I don't live in the UK any more. It does seem to be complicated.
Do your council send you a list of which bin is being emptied on which dates, or are all the bins outside for the 'binmen' to empty as-and-when?

We have a calendar of dates when particular bins are collected. General waste is on a fortnightly cycle, food waste on a weekly cycle, paper and card on a fortnightly cycle, plastic on a different fortnightly cycle and garden waste on some other cycle that I'm not aware of as I don't put any out.

Waste collection is down to each council to organise, so it will be different in different parts of the country.

[Dennis tanner]

We have different collection cycles but sometimes there are cases where three coincide on one day.

Because they all have to go in different collection vehicles, there would not be enough staff to collect all bins on the same day. We have cardboard/paper every 4 weeks, bottles every 4 weeks and general waste every 2 weeks. All on a wednesday.

We garden waste collected every two weeks on a different day but we have to pay for this service

[parkerman]

Because they all have to go in different collection vehicles, there would not be enough staff to collect all bins on the same day. We have cardboard/paper every 4 weeks, bottles every 4 weeks and general waste every 2 weeks. All on a wednesday.

We garden waste collected every two weeks on a different day but we have to pay for this service
Our general waste is collected by one vehicle; food, paper & card and plastic are collected by another (one vehicle), so, for example, one week we could have three bins out, general, food, plastic, collected by two vehicles - general in one; food and plastic in the other.

[bratface]

Because they all have to go in different collection vehicles, there would not be enough staff to collect all bins on the same day. We have cardboard/paper every 4 weeks, bottles every 4 weeks and general waste every 2 weeks. All on a wednesday.

We garden waste collected every two weeks on a different day but we have to pay for this service


You only have to pay for garden waste? Not any of the other things?

[Perdita]

You only have to pay for garden waste? Not any of the other things?

Think garden waste is an extra charge?

[parkerman]

You only have to pay for garden waste? Not any of the other things?

Yes.

[bratface]

Yes.

They pick up your garbage for free? So how do they pay the drivers, landfill people, etc.?

[Dennis tanner]

You only have to pay for garden waste? Not any of the other things?

All of them really if you include the council tax

[Dennis tanner]

Think garden waste is an extra charge? Correct.

[parkerman]

They pick up your garbage for free? So how do they pay the drivers, landfill people, etc.?
All collections are made by local councils and is free at the point of use. It is one of the services provided in our Council Tax. Recycling and land fill sites also run by the Council and paid for out of Council Tax.

[bratface]

All collections are made by local councils and is free at the point of use. It is one of the services provided in our Council Tax. Recycling and land fill sites also run by the Council and paid for out of Council Tax.

I read an article on your 'council tax' but still don't understand what exactly it is (just like having to pay the BBC to watch TV, not sure why people keep doing that)? Who pays if you are renting? And what exactly does it cover? I pay rent & the only separate thing I pay is electricity. But where I live it is only for the lights, appliances, etc., the landlord pays for the heating (radiators, although there aren't many places left that still use radiators as a heating system) & hot water. He also is responsible for water as a whole, sewer, & garbage.

[RogerOver]

although there aren't many places left that still use radiators as a heating system) & hot water.
What do most places use for heating now, if not radiators?

[bratface]

What do most places use for heating now, if not radiators?

Electric? Or forced air gas. At least for apartments, duplexes, etc. I live in a building that was built back in 1915 & it would be really expensive to convert it to electric baseboard heating for each individual apartment (there are 19). The radiators are heated by a hot water boiler in the basement.

[parkerman]

I read an article on your 'council tax' but still don't understand what exactly it is (just like having to pay the BBC to watch TV, not sure why people keep doing that)? Who pays if you are renting? And what exactly does it cover? I pay rent & the only separate thing I pay is electricity. But where I live it is only for the lights, appliances, etc., the landlord pays for the heating (radiators, although there aren't many places left that still use radiators as a heating system) & hot water. He also is responsible for water as a whole, sewer, & garbage.

Local Councils in the UK cover a whole range of services from garbage collection and recycling to upkeep of roads, leisure facilities, social care, planning, parks and recreation areas, schools and libraries. All of which is paid for with our Council Tax. Council Tax also goes to support other services such as the Police and Fire services. Councils also proved council housing as well, though tenants do have to pay extra rent for that.

[bratface]

Local Councils in the UK cover a whole range of services from garbage collection and recycling to upkeep of roads, leisure facilities, social care, planning, parks and recreation areas, schools and libraries. All of which is paid for with our Council Tax. Council Tax also goes to support other services such as the Police and Fire services. Councils also proved council housing as well, though tenants do have to pay extra rent for that.


So it's like the property taxes that property owners pay here in the US?

[lizann]

mimi sounds like dame edna

[RogerOver]

mimi sounds like dame edna
Ha ha! I'm still laughing at that now. Thanks.

[Dennis tanner]

I am amazed that nobody suspected Hope of damaging the dresses.

[RogerOver]

I am amazed that nobody suspected Hope of damaging the dresses.
Hope probably trained Cerberus to knock the wine bottle over.

While I was checking the spelling, I came across this:
"In Greek mythology, Cerberus often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving."
Just what we need to keep Mimi in her place.

[Snagglepus]

I don't think it has ever been mentioned before having a brewery on the doorstep. Have any of the street residents ever worked there, being just around the corner it would have been better employment than the knicker factory or the kebab shop. How long has it been closed? It can't have been long as nobody has nicked the aluminium kegs.

[Dennis tanner]

I don't think it has ever been mentioned before having a brewery on the doorstep. Have any of the street residents ever worked there, being just around the corner it would have been better employment than the knicker factory or the kebab shop. How long has it been closed? It can't have been long as nobody has nicked the aluminium kegs.

It only existed this week

[bratface]

I don't think it has ever been mentioned before having a brewery on the doorstep. Have any of the street residents ever worked there, being just around the corner it would have been better employment than the knicker factory or the kebab shop. How long has it been closed? It can't have been long as nobody has nicked the aluminium kegs.

https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Brewery_Lane


https://coronationstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Nuttall%27s_Brewery#:~:text=Nuttall's%20Brewery%20 is%20a%20derelict,residents%20as%20the%20Old%20Bre wery.

[lizann]

is that old brewery part of the bistro owned by debbie

[lizann]

david thinking of auds dying for money

[Dennis tanner]

david thinking of auds dying for money

It was dangerous for Audrey to say she was going to change the will. Far safer to say that it had already been done but she might change her mind

[lizann]

so hope cracked into phil's work email, message camilla as phil, destroy the dresses and no one suspects her, she must be clever to write emails as an older man

[Dennis tanner]

so hope cracked into phil's work email, message camilla as phil, destroy the dresses and no one suspects her, she must be clever to write emails as an older man

She is also excellent at Arson.

[Jadefalcon]

Five minutes into Mondays episode and I remember why I loathed Spider so much. The way he acted with Ed was ridiculous and his smarminess was annoying.

[Dennis tanner]

What on earth was Fiona playing at?

I liked the reception karaoke. EastEnders would have done it so differently and used it as a platform to launch music careers for their younger characters

[tammyy2j]

What on earth was Fiona playing at?

I liked the reception karaoke. EastEnders would have done it so differently and used it as a platform to launch music careers for their younger characters

Evelyn saved it and Fiz did look nice as did the kids

[Dennis tanner]

Evelyn saved it and Fiz did look nice as did the kids

If they are not living together, shouldn't Fiona be looking after Hope and Tyronne looking after Ruby ?

Ruby is Tyronne's daughter who Fiona had rejected. Not related to Fiona. Why on earth was she a bridesmaid ?

[bratface]

If they are not living together, shouldn't Fiona be looking after Hope and Tyronne looking after Ruby ?

Ruby is Tyronne's daughter who Fiona had rejected. Not related to Fiona. Why on earth was she a bridesmaid ?

I have always wondered the same thing. She isn't Ruby's mother, so why should she have to always be her caretaker? I know that Fiz is the only mother she has known but still, it seems to me that Tyrone could take a bit more responsibility for his own child.

[Dennis tanner]

I have always wondered the same thing. She isn't Ruby's mother, so why should she have to always be her caretaker? I know that Fiz is the only mother she has known but still, it seems to me that Tyrone could take a bit more responsibility for his own child.
Especially as he has his grandmother living at home

[lizann]

Especially as he has his grandmother living at home

what's the story with the houses, tyrones and phils now,?

the girls are brought up as sisters that is hope and ruby

[Perdita]

Good for the roof repair storyline, tells people that you should not give any money to people before they have done the job. Although I know Steve is not shown as being the brightest spark I did not expect him to pay two people he had never met without getting a receipt ..

[Dennis tanner]

Good for the roof repair storyline, tells people that you should not give any money to people before they have done the job. Although I know Steve is not shown as being the brightest spark I did not expect him to pay two people he had never met without getting a receipt ..

I always go on recommendation and use a proper firm. A proper firm does not need to be paid up front.

He's got the scaffold up. He needs to beg Ed to do it.

[Perdita]

I presume Stephen will misuse the trust fund why else would he stay in Weatherfield...he must be up to something...:hmm:

[bratface]

I presume Stephen will misuse the trust fund why else would he stay in Weatherfield...he must be up to something...:hmm:

I read somewhere that his business is failing & he needs money to shore it up? But I haven't seen any of his episodes yet, so that blurb might just be speculation?

[Perdita]

I read somewhere that his business is failing & he needs money to shore it up? But I haven't seen any of his episodes yet, so that blurb might just be speculation?

Yes, seen that being speculated when he suddenly turned up. The money should have been put in trust with a bank or solicitor to avoid family confrontations and any misuse.

[Perdita]

If they are not living together, shouldn't Fiona be looking after Hope and Tyronne looking after Ruby ?

Ruby is Tyronne's daughter who Fiona had rejected. Not related to Fiona. Why on earth was she a bridesmaid ? Because Fiz was only worried about Ruby's behaviour as Kirsty had been nasty, bit hypocritical when she constantly forgets that Hope is behaving worse than what Ruby did but they made up and Fiz and Ty have agreed that the girls should continue to grow up together as sisters. I quite like that, although in soaps people can leave their workplace at a drop of a hat, Ty's work can make him late due to going on breakdown recoveries and Fiz is more reliable

[parkerman]

I presume Stephen will misuse the trust fund why else would he stay in Weatherfield...he must be up to something...:hmm:

One thing I didn't really understand is Audrey's not dead yet, so surely the Trust funds only get set up after she pops her clogs?

[Perdita]

One thing I didn't really understand is Audrey's not dead yet, so surely the Trust funds only get set up after she pops her clogs?

I have no idea how these funds work, to be honest..

[LouiseP]

I think anyone living can set up a trust fund in their will to be administered after their death, especially in the case of minors when they reach 18

[Dennis tanner]

I think anyone living can set up a trust fund in their will to be administered after their death, especially in the case of minors when they reach 18

Yes, but the bulk of Audrey's money will be tied up in her house.

[parkerman]

I think anyone living can set up a trust fund in their will to be administered after their death, especially in the case of minors when they reach 18

Yes, that's what I meant, but David seems to be talking as though he gets the money now but will have to put up with Stephen administering it.

[parkerman]

Yes, but the bulk of Audrey's money will be tied up in her house.

Presumably they will sell her house and get the cash......unless Stephen's long term plan is to live there.

[Perdita]

Would Stephen be responsible for any investments for this fund?

[Son of Cain]

Soap weddings usually involve a bit of "Will They - Won't They" but this time it was "Did They - Didn't They" - Different!.

[Dennis tanner]

Soap weddings usually involve a bit of "Will They - Won't They" but this time it was "Did They - Didn't They" - Different!.

Just as daft as usual. Fiona may need to get Adam on the case

[flappinfanny]

Tyrone and Fiz deserve each other in their little hovel at number 9.

[Snagglepus]

Fiz could be up the duff... another mouth to feed, and then when Alina shows up with Tyrones new sprog...

[Dennis tanner]

Tyrone and Fiz deserve each other in their little hovel at number 9.

Yes they do deserve each other. It was only the script that broke them up.

[Son of Cain]

Has Debbie got a music license?

Fiz should have walked out when the band appeared, instead of letting Phil think he had got chance of getting her back.

[parkerman]

Maria still negotiating with the Union! Really? As if the Council would let her anywhere near the unions.

[lizann]

i do like phil

that was quick tyrone

[LouiseP]

i do like phil

that was quick tyrone

I don?t. Can?t stand him. Pathetic tonight.

[Ruffed_lemur]

Has Debbie got a music license?

Fiz should have walked out when the band appeared, instead of letting Phil think he had got chance of getting her back.

Maybe she should have walked out, but Phill was trying to make her feel guilty so she stayed. He was doing his controlling act again.

[lizann]

Maybe she should have walked out, but Phill was trying to make her feel guilty so she stayed. He was doing his controlling act again.

fiz has treated him bad, she had plenty time to break things off before the wedding, phil should get with alina raise baby ty, is she back in "two weeks" ?

[RogerOver]

Well another fun episode of Calle Coronaci?n with that funny Spanish band.
Perhaps Tim needs some Spanish Fly?
Evelyn listening to her podcast, coming out with "Pound to a penny she planted those peanuts." Shouldn't that be Pound to a Peseta?

[Dennis tanner]

Maybe she should have walked out, but Phill was trying to make her feel guilty so she stayed. He was doing his controlling act again.

but when Phill was standing next to Tyronne, he was definitely the bigger man

[Son of Cain]

Kelly looking like a Holiday Camp Rep - A Pink Coat

[parkerman]

Just how long is it going to take Ed to fix Steve's roof? Ronnie telling him to forget Steve's roof and work on his new "village" (of three houses!) He hasn't even bought the plot yet, never mind draw up the plans and get them approved etc. etc. All that will take months before so much as a single brick is laid.

[Snagglepus]

Just how long is it going to take Ed to fix Steve's roof? Ronnie telling him to forget Steve's roof and work on his new "village" (of three houses!) He hasn't even bought the plot yet, never mind draw up the plans and get them approved etc. etc. All that will take months before so much as a single brick is laid.
I am sure Maria will fast-track it for them.

[Dennis tanner]

Just how long is it going to take Ed to fix Steve's roof? Ronnie telling him to forget Steve's roof and work on his new "village" (of three houses!) He hasn't even bought the plot yet, never mind draw up the plans and get them approved etc. etc. All that will take months before so much as a single brick is laid.

Steve's roof is a 30 minute job.

[Son of Cain]

Who's Aaron?

[lizann]

Who's Aaron?

summer's diabetic support group boyfriend

[Dennis tanner]

Although I like Tryonne and Fiona together, I am becomig a Phill fan.

I wonder if Kelly considered using the postal system ?

[LouiseP]

Although I like Tryonne and Fiona together, I am becomig a Phill fan.

I wonder if Kelly considered using the postal system ?

I think they have turned Phill into an idiot.

[Son of Cain]

I think they have turned Phill into an idiot.

It would have been easier and kinder if Fiz had told Phil she still loved Tyrone so could not marry him. Personally I think Phil has had lucky escape.

[parkerman]

I think they have turned Phill into an idiot.

Ah well, that's what unrequited love does to a man!

[Ruffed_lemur]

I think they have turned Phill into an idiot.

He already was an idiot. She shouldn't have accepted his proposal after the book fiasco though.

[Snagglepus]

Why would the spanner touching the radiator valve cause what looked to be an electrical short circuit?
Even if the pipe was 'live' Ed wasn't touching anything else so he wouldn't have got a shock, he was also wearing boots possibly with rubber soles and the floor was carpeted, there would be nowhere for the current to flow.

[Dennis tanner]

Why would the spanner touching the radiator valve cause what looked to be an electrical short circuit?
Even if the pipe was 'live' Ed wasn't touching anything else so he wouldn't have got a shock, he was also wearing boots possibly with rubber soles and the floor was carpeted, there would be nowhere for the current to flow.

It was a shocking scene.

[bratface]

Why would the spanner touching the radiator valve cause what looked to be an electrical short circuit?
Even if the pipe was 'live' Ed wasn't touching anything else so he wouldn't have got a shock, he was also wearing boots possibly with rubber soles and the floor was carpeted, there would be nowhere for the current to flow.

Haven't seen this episode yet but are radiators in the UK hooked up to electric current?

[Dennis tanner]

Haven't seen this episode yet but are radiators in the UK hooked up to electric current?

Not usually.

[Snagglepus]

Haven't seen this episode yet but are radiators in the UK hooked up to electric current?
Not this type, they work from water heated by a central gas/oil fired boiler and circulated by a pump.

[bratface]

Not this type, they work from water heated by a central gas/oil fired boiler and circulated by a pump.

I figured. That's how my apartment is heated. I live in a building that was built in 1915 & the landlord is too cheap to convert the apartments to electric heating. The only downside is, he controls the heat. It's usually off between April & October & when it's on it only comes on twice a day. Except for this last winter, I called the city & told them that my apartment was hovering around 57 degrees (13 celsius) & they must have really given him a hard time because the heat was on all day up until the end of May.


So, then unless he had his finger in an electrical socket, it's unlikely it was the wrench touching the valve that shocked him?

[Jadefalcon]

I figured. That's how my apartment is heated. I live in a building that was built in 1915 & the landlord is too cheap to convert the apartments to electric heating. The only downside is, he controls the heat. It's usually off between April & October & when it's on it only comes on twice a day. Except for this last winter, I called the city & told them that my apartment was hovering around 57 degrees (13 celsius) & they must have really given him a hard time because the heat was on all day up until the end of May.


So, then unless he had his finger in an electrical socket, it's unlikely it was the wrench touching the valve that shocked him?

He controls the heat, I wouldn't have thought that was even bloody legal.

This whole Maria story. While I don't think she deserves what's happening to her, the way she is talking down to people doesn't help her image. When the guy from the bin workers talked to her, her attitude of "Get away from me, dont talk to me" sure doesnt give her a very positive light as if she's too 'good' to talk to the mere peasants. I really hope they wrap this story up and her half baked political career soon.

[bratface]

[QUOTE=Jadefalcon;980008]

"He controls the heat, I wouldn't have thought that was even bloody legal."

Unfortunately in the US, it is very legal. But there are minimum temperatures that must be maintained. I am lucky though because my landlord isn't a total creep, just cheap!

[Son of Cain]

At one time the electrics were earthed to the copper pipes of the plumbing system . I think this was done in case a live wire came in contact with a copper pipe the charge would go to ground. I am not sure of the science behind this but it is no longer done, or legal to do so. In the cellar in my house there is a metal rod driven into the ground and the electrics are earthed to this. So presumably somehow the pipe had become live because they were installed before the regulations were changed.

[Son of Cain]

Why would the spanner touching the radiator valve cause what looked to be an electrical short circuit?
Even if the pipe was 'live' Ed wasn't touching anything else so he wouldn't have got a shock, he was also wearing boots possibly with rubber soles and the floor was carpeted, there would be nowhere for the current to flow.
,
Ed's boots would not necessarily have made it safe to come in contact with electricity, normal footware is not "electrical safe" many boots and shoes do not have pure rubber soles, it is often a composite material. Ed was squatting down so possibly one knee was touching the floor. Not sure that carpet would protect him, and anyway, they were there to fix a leak so the floor was probably damp.

[lizann]

is paul investing with ronnie also?

[parkerman]

is paul investing with ronnie also?

Paul and Ed are not investing anything as far as I understand it. Ronnie's putting the money in and Ed and Paul are doing the work.

[Dennis tanner]

Paul and Ed are not investing anything as far as I understand it. Ronnie's putting the money in and Ed and Paul are doing the work.

I smell a scam. Ed could lose everything if he works for months and earns nothing.

[parkerman]

I smell a scam. Ed could lose everything if he works for months and earns nothing.

Never! This is Coro9nation Street. Everything will be above board and legit and there won't be a single problem.

[Perdita]

I smell a scam. Ed could lose everything if he works for months and earns nothing.

I do not think Ronnie is out to scam them but does he have the money to pay for all the materials for that development??? And if he cannot pay Ed and Paul, how are they supposed to pay their bills without doing other jobs and the development at night time or weekends only?

[Jadefalcon]

I did have to laugh at the idea that three houses made a village. Also, what was this site again? If formerly something like a shop or hotel you'd need planning permission for a change of use unless that has already retroactively been done.

The whole communal garden discussion seemed a shady way to squeeze an extra house in.

[parkerman]

I did have to laugh at the idea that three houses made a village. Also, what was this site again? If formerly something like a shop or hotel you'd need planning permission for a change of use unless that has already retroactively been done.

The whole communal garden discussion seemed a shady way to squeeze an extra house in.

It was a brewery.

[Son of Cain]

Debbie is supposed to be a smart business woman, yet she offered Ed some compensation without consulting a lawyer. A lawyer would surely have told her not to admit liability without discussing the legal implications.

[parkerman]

Why is it that in Coronation Street, whenever anyone makes an appointment to see someone, whether it's the doctor, getting married, a relationship counsellor or whoever, they always - always - manage to get a last minute cancellation?

[Dennis tanner]

Why is it that in Coronation Street, whenever anyone makes an appointment to see someone, whether it's the doctor, getting married, a relationship counsellor or whoever, they always - always - manage to get a last minute cancellation?

Why did Fiona go along with Tyronne's version that they were having problems before Tyronne got himself another girlfriend ?

[parkerman]

Why did Fiona go along with Tyronne's version that they were having problems before Tyronne got himself another girlfriend ?

Because they were; that's one of the reasons Ty fell into Alina's arms.

[Perdita]

Because they were; that's one of the reasons Ty fell into Alina's arms.

The thing is that it was all contrived for the storyline and never was believable for me. I wish scriptwriters would leave couples be happy as not every relationship has to go through a breakdown to make drama, I hope that Ty and Fiz will now be in a stable relationship with the ususal arguments and falling out but sticking together, the next Jack and Vera.

[Son of Cain]

Ty's Alina tattoo problem is easily solved, just have something else tattooed over it, to hide it.

[Son of Cain]

Has Gary put Maria's tracker in with the money?

[parkerman]

Ty's Alina tattoo problem is easily solved, just have something else tattooed over it, to hide it.

Good thinking. You should be a scriptwriter!

[parkerman]

Has Gary put Maria's tracker in with the money?

Yes.

[parkerman]

How did Dylan get into the school football team of a school he doesn't go to?

[lizann]

phil could do much better than fiz with demonic hope

[Son of Cain]

Good thinking. You should be a scriptwriter!

Is the contract in the post?

[Dennis tanner]

Audrey was right about Platt. He has always been an obnoxious git.

The trained international bodyguard loses yet another fight.

[mysangry]

phil could do much better than fiz with demonic hope

I found the "loved up" Phill's attempts to woo Fiz, so stupid, that he was made into a pathetic fool🥱
I liked the fact he was a canny bloke, would have been better that he "grew a pair" and manned up to being dumped.

[mysangry]

Yes.

So the henchman that was kidnapping Kellie was talking on a mobile phone and did not hang up,

so the call was "open"---- the other person would have heard all the commotion😏

Is this going to be a so-called "witness" to Gary and Kellie being "copped" 👮🏽

[Snagglepus]

So the henchman that was kidnapping Kellie was talking on a mobile phone and did not hang up,

so the call was "open"---- the other person would have heard all the commotion😏

Is this going to be a so-called "witness" to Gary and Kellie being "copped" 👮🏽

I thought they had called the police themselves and gave statements to what happened, (not shown on tv) Kelly's prints would be on the crowbar and I don't think she would have lied, she had no alternative but to whack him over the head.
I would have preferred Gary to have finished him off as that is the only way to put a full stop to it.

[Son of Cain]

Aaron, the new foreman at the garage, putting Ty and Kevin back in their boxes.

[lizann]

phil could just walk into a private therapy session, he should just walk away from fiz, stop being an idiot

[Son of Cain]

phil could just walk into a private therapy session, he should just walk away from fiz, stop being an idiot

He didn't even knock, did he?

The sooner this silly Menage a Trois story with Ty, Fiz and Phil is over, the better.

[Son of Cain]

The trained international bodyguard loses yet another fight.

But he didn't have his gun.

[lizann]

The trained international bodyguard loses yet another fight.


who?

[parkerman]

But he didn't have his gun.

Indeed. I liked it when he told Kelly that she knew he would be able to protect her - just after he'd been knocked out and Kelly had to save him!

[Dennis tanner]

Indeed. I liked it when he told Kelly that she knew he would be able to protect her - just after he'd been knocked out and Kelly had to save him!

Yet we are supposed to believe he killed the mighty Rick Neelan

[Jadefalcon]

I can see how Maria became a councillor. 23,000 is less than half of 50,000. That took some astrophysics level of deduction there.

Also, the police "Is there anything you haven't told us".

Well what about the fact that the guy from the Binmen lost his job due to a false accusation. He wasn't a nice guy, but still, you'd think Maria might mention it.

[Perdita]

who?

Gary

[Son of Cain]

Yet we are supposed to believe he killed the mighty Rick Neelan

Didn't he hit him with a spade? I always found it a bit of a stretch that he would have got the chance to finish off Rick who was about twice his size.

[Perdita]

Didn't he hit him with a spade? I always found it a bit of a stretch that he would have got the chance to finish off Rick who was about twice his size.

Yes, he did hit him with a spade.

[lizann]

Gary

oh i see, rick was making gary dig his grave so gary hit him with the shovel / spade, rick threatened sarah and bethany

[Son of Cain]

So, it's Jack's turn to become a stroppy teenager now?

[Dennis tanner]

So, it's Jack's turn to become a stroppy teenager now?

I blame Platt. Bad influence for all the youth of Weatherfield

[lizann]

So, it's Jack's turn to become a stroppy teenager now?

it makes no sense, he was happy abi and alfie were moving in again

[parkerman]

it makes no sense, he was happy abi and alfie were moving in again

Yes, that's true, but I don't expect he thought that meant his dad would completely ignore him, especially when he had something important himself that he needed his dad for but he wasn't there for him.

[lizann]

Yes, that's true, but I don't expect he thought that meant his dad would completely ignore him, especially when he had something important himself that he needed his dad for but he wasn't there for him.

kevin was going to the school for his speech, what did kevin miss, did i miss something?

[Dennis tanner]

kevin was going to the school for his speech, what did kevin miss, did i miss something?

Jack doesn't like being called Spanner. He's confused that Tyronne might have been his father. ( As am I )

[parkerman]

kevin was going to the school for his speech, what did kevin miss, did i miss something?

The speech he was too busy to help him write when Jack needed him.

[lizann]

Jack doesn't like being called Spanner. He's confused that Tyronne might have been his father. ( As am I )

molly was with tyrone and kevin

[Dennis tanner]

molly was with tyrone and kevin Thanks .

I have had to look it all up, even though I did watch all the episodes.

[lizann]

did audrey try to kill herself?

[Snagglepus]

did audrey try to kill herself?

The writers don't know what happened either, that's why it was not shown.
Events happening off screen are becoming more frequent, is it the new (lazy) writing style.

[Son of Cain]

Well, Kevin certainly hasn't mellowed with age.

I would not have thought a Stillson wrench would be a tool he would need to fix an accelerator

[lizann]

so maria did not get the cars and vans off the street

why didn't stephen get a taxi or tram or borrow a family car

[Jadefalcon]

so maria did not get the cars and vans off the street

why didn't stephen get a taxi or tram or borrow a family car

Thank goodness. Her whole crusader was founded on Liam getting asthma and in her usual brainless way she instantly blamed cars. She never bothered looking into traffic levels in the area, which seem to be fairly quiet. Even the ever prosperous street cars don't seem to have much of an impact.

[Dennis tanner]

Thank goodness. Her whole crusader was founded on Liam getting asthma and in her usual brainless way she instantly blamed cars. She never bothered looking into traffic levels in the area, which seem to be fairly quiet. Even the ever prosperous street cars don't seem to have much of an impact.

The street cars which couldn't find a car for Stephen to take him to his very very important meeting?

Kevin should be sacking Aaron for disobeying orders and walking away.

He also needs to calm down, calm down.

[lizann]

who is beating up aaron, a parent or himself?

[Son of Cain]

who is beating up aaron, a parent or himself?

If he is doing it himself, it will be a repeat of Curtis for Summer. Not having much luck with boyfriends?
Myself, I think it might be a parent.

Summers job as a PA seems to involve making a lot of tea, is this what use to be called an "office girl" ?

[Perdita]

so maria did not get the cars and vans off the street

why didn't stephen get a taxi or tram or borrow a family car

I felt like smacking that wrench all over Stephen, what an obnoxious character he has become or has he always been like that?

[Son of Cain]

I felt like smacking that wrench all over Stephen, what an obnoxious character he has become or has he always been like that?

I don't think we have ever seen enough of him to judge. In the past when his business was going well, he seemed OK, but now I think he is in trouble, stressed and under pressure, we see a different side to him. He is not a pleasant character. All that shouting at Kevin was not going to help get his car fixed any faster. I suspect this is all leading up to Abi having another melt down.

[Perdita]

I don't think we have ever seen enough of him to judge. In the past when his business was going well, he seemed OK, but now I think he is in trouble, stressed and under pressure, we see a different side to him. He is not a pleasant character. All that shouting at Kevin was not going to help get his car fixed any faster. I suspect this is all leading up to Abi having another melt down.

Yes, I suspect that will happen and Abi and Alfie not going to live on Coronation Street yet... Like lizann said before, he could have used a taxi or borrowed a car to get to his important meeting...

[Son of Cain]

Yes, I suspect that will happen and Abi and Alfie not going to live on Coronation Street yet... Like lizann said before, he could have used a taxi or borrowed a car to get to his important meeting...

Like most of these plots, contrived corcumstances to lead the scipt where they want it to be.

[Dennis tanner]

who is beating up aaron, a parent or himself?

His father I assume.

[Jadefalcon]

Why is Beth still employed in the factory. She never actually does anything except cause trouble.

No sympathy for Stephen, he's an obnoxious ass. His constant shouting was doing more to cause delays than anything else

The reason he couldn't take a taxi or tram, he wouldn't look like a flash git in his Jag

Someone should have smacked Stephen for his attitude. He was acting more like a maniac with his constant bawling and shouting.

[Son of Cain]

Kevin, Abi, Jack and Alfie, happy ever after? - Surely not, don't they know this is a Soap?

[Dennis tanner]

Kevin, Abi, Jack and Alfie, happy ever after? - Surely not, don't they know this is a Soap?

Jack and Vera are happy ever after because they are dead. Everyone living is fair game.

It would be appropriate to give the Websters a few months of happiness occasionally.

[lizann]

the street now seems busy with more vehicles that ever before

[Jadefalcon]

So sick of Beth, she is a one trick pony, constantly trying to scam people.

[Dennis tanner]

Fed up of Abi. She's so flakey. Poor Kev has to walk on eggshells

[Jadefalcon]

Does Leanne ever do anything but scowl and talk down to people. I don't know if she ever took any courses but I'd recommend customer service and basic courtesy and manners.

[parkerman]

Does Leanne ever do anything but scowl and talk down to people. I don't know if she ever took any courses but I'd recommend customer service and basic courtesy and manners.

I believe she did have a job once when she probably talked up to people?.

[lizann]

I believe she did have a job once when she probably talked up to people?.

lady of the night but did she do much elegant talking

[Dennis tanner]

Does Leanne ever do anything but scowl and talk down to people. I don't know if she ever took any courses but I'd recommend customer service and basic courtesy and manners.

As a child her biggest influence was her father and she was home schooled

[Son of Cain]

Jack got over his stroppy teenager phase pretty quickly.

[parkerman]

Oh, guess what? A cancellation for the Edinburgh Festival. That's a novel plot device.

[lizann]

oh la la peter scrubbing up well, ryan is so not a mastermind criminal genius

grumpy bratty jack no more, all good

[Dennis tanner]

What is to stop Ryan keeping all of the money ?

[Son of Cain]

What is to stop Ryan keeping all of the money ?

Where is the money now, has Ryan hidden it behind the bins?

[Dennis tanner]

Where is the money now, has Ryan hidden it behind the bins?

I blame Leanne for not banking it earlier

[Son of Cain]

Even Inspector Clouseau could solve this crime.

[LouiseP]

Where is the money now, has Ryan hidden it behind the bins?

He gave it to Debbie and she stuffed it in her shopping bag.

[Son of Cain]

He gave it to Debbie and she stuffed it in her shopping bag.

I meant on the night of the robbery, he kicked it aside when talking to Leanne, but he had to hide it until he could move it again.

[Son of Cain]

Ryan discussing "the job" with Debbie on a phone at the police station. Even the Keystone Cops showed more sense.

[parkerman]

That must have been some night at the Bistro if the insurance payout is going to cover the cost of saving all her businesses and paying ?30k compensation to Ed as well as a payout to Ryan....Yes, I realise she has the money twice as she's still got the actual takings, but even so.

[Dennis tanner]

Why didn't Ryan keep running? Why did he stop and allow Craigy to arrest him ?

His answer is to just take the money off Debbie and fly out to do his DJ gig, never to return till the Police have forgot that he is wanted.

The biggest mystery is why he is out on bail.