Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[lizann]

glenda loves singing, carla should take over as landlady , convenient lauren got a job

[Son of Cain]

glenda loves singing, carla should take over as landlady , convenient lauren got a job

How thick is Glenda, Carla told her not to do karaoke, and what does she do? Was that woman in the bar an agent, who is about to take Glenda away from it all?

[Dennis tanner]

glenda loves singing, carla should take over as landlady , convenient lauren got a job

Lauren spent all day dropping hints to Roy but with no luck

[Perdita]

Lauren spent all day dropping hints to Roy but with no luck

He has Shona and Bernie working for him, does not need any more staff....

[parkerman]

He has Shona and Bernie working for him, does not need any more staff....

And Nina?

[Perdita]

And Nina?

Good question... where is she? Not seen her for quite a while now

[parkerman]

Good question... where is she? Not seen her for quite a while now

She was "looking after Frankie" on Wednesday.

[Son of Cain]

Kit is Brodie's dad??? - That would be a novel storyline.

[parkerman]

So, DS Swain just happens to walk down the street at that particular moment. Is that the first example of a coincidence ever in Corrie?

[Dennis tanner]

Kit is Brodie's dad??? - That would be a novel storyline.


Unfortunatley for Brodie, Mick is his 'dad' and a thoroughly bad influence.

The firework attack was a joint enterprise and it wasn't Zodiac's fault that he got away with it.

[lizann]

Unfortunatley for Brodie, Mick is his 'dad' and a thoroughly bad influence.

The firework attack was a joint enterprise and it wasn't Zodiac's fault that he got away with it.

yes both mick and kit are to blame mick wasn't innocent

[Son of Cain]

How long has Craig been a police officer, he is acting as if this is his first week. He was in CID before so surely he should know all the stuff in the folder? His turn to take the stupid pill.

[Snagglepus]

They have made Craig look more stupid in this episode.

[bratface]

They have made Craig look more stupid in this episode.


Is that possible?

[parkerman]

How long has Craig been a police officer, he is acting as if this is his first week. He was in CID before so surely he should know all the stuff in the folder? His turn to take the stupid pill.

The whole episode made absolutely no sense to me. If Craig had been seconded to C.I.D., presumably this was a decision taken higher up than DS Swain, so how was it possible that she could send him back to being a P.C. just like that? Even if she could, Craig would not have been rostered on as a P.C. that day as he wouldn't have been expected to be on duty, so how come he was out in the patrol car?

Anyway, my main take away from tonight's episode was to discover that I have the same birthday as Kit!

[Dennis tanner]

They have made Craig look more stupid in this episode.

Not a nice way to send him on his way

[Son of Cain]

The whole episode made absolutely no sense to me. If Craig had been seconded to C.I.D., presumably this was a decision taken higher up than DS Swain, so how was it possible that she could send him back to being a P.C. just like that? Even if she could, Craig would not have been rostered on as a P.C. that day as he wouldn't have been expected to be on duty, so how come he was out in the patrol car?

Anyway, my main take away from tonight's episode was to discover that I have the same birthday as Kit!

Happy Birthday, Parkerman, hope you had a bigger cake than Kit.

[Perdita]

The whole episode made absolutely no sense to me. If Craig had been seconded to C.I.D., presumably this was a decision taken higher up than DS Swain, so how was it possible that she could send him back to being a P.C. just like that? Even if she could, Craig would not have been rostered on as a P.C. that day as he wouldn't have been expected to be on duty, so how come he was out in the patrol car?

Anyway, my main take away from tonight's episode was to discover that I have the same birthday as Kit!

Happy Birthday parkerman :)

[lizann]

The whole episode made absolutely no sense to me. If Craig had been seconded to C.I.D., presumably this was a decision taken higher up than DS Swain, so how was it possible that she could send him back to being a P.C. just like that? Even if she could, Craig would not have been rostered on as a P.C. that day as he wouldn't have been expected to be on duty, so how come he was out in the patrol car?

Anyway, my main take away from tonight's episode was to discover that I have the same birthday as Kit!

Happy Birthday

[thestud2k7]

Happy birthday

[bratface]

I have the same birthday as Shakespeare, Charlie Rowe, John Oliver, Shirley Temple, & many more!

[parkerman]

I have the same birthday as Shakespeare, Charlie Rowe, John Oliver, Shirley Temple, & many more!

All 'B' listers compared to Kit Green.

[Dennis tanner]

The whole episode made absolutely no sense to me. If Craig had been seconded to C.I.D., presumably this was a decision taken higher up than DS Swain, so how was it possible that she could send him back to being a P.C. just like that? Even if she could, Craig would not have been rostered on as a P.C. that day as he wouldn't have been expected to be on duty, so how come he was out in the patrol car?

Anyway, my main take away from tonight's episode was to discover that I have the same birthday as Kit!

He was supposed to be with DC Green in plain clothes.
NB. I loath Mad MIck but the actor does a very good job,.

[parkerman]

He was supposed to be with DC Green in plain clothes.

Exactly my point, so how come he was in a patrol car as a PC?

Incidentally, another thing I am not clear about...Where exactly was this cul-de-sac that Mick drove down and why were Maria and Sarah walking down it?

[mysangry]

Has anyone noticed the same colour decor/paint everywhere, from Sarah's flat to outside painted wood and worst of all, (think it's Teal or KIngfisher Blue) and they all wear clothes to match. Now you are aware of this, it will distract from naff acting like Gemini's!!

[Son of Cain]

Exactly my point, so how come he was in a patrol car as a PC?

Incidentally, another thing I am not clear about...Where exactly was this cul-de-sac that Mick drove down and why were Maria and Sarah walking down it?

It was the back of Weatherfield Precinct (audio description). My first thought when I saw Maria there. My answer, was that they could not afford an extra to play a random passer-by to find Craig, as surely would have happened in real life. But that would have denied us Maria's scenes of distress. Incidentally I found Gary's sympathy and suppor less than convincing.

[lizann]

at least we finally saw lou's girls

[Snagglepus]

If PC Tinker had have been taken to Hotten General he would have been back on the beat by the weekend.

[Dennis tanner]

If PC Tinker had have been taken to Hotten General he would have been back on the beat by the weekend.

Two tier NHS

[Son of Cain]

Asha is a student paramedic, yet she seems to be taking the lead and making all the decisions

[Son of Cain]

A police officer is killed on duty, and a Detective Sergeant is in charge of the investigation. Surely
It would be a Chief Superintendent ?

[Son of Cain]

That was a terrible fight scene. Why would Kit go to Mick alone, where were the armed police officers. Mick did not have a gun, so why did Kit not take an extendable baton, a pepper spray or a tazer, or preferably all three.

[Son of Cain]

A nod to the classic, "The Blue Lamp".

[bratface]

Who died?

[Son of Cain]

Who died?

Craig, Mick killed him with a baseball bat.

[bratface]

They killed Craig? Dang, that's brutal. Did the actor want to leave?

[lizann]

They killed Craig? Dang, that's brutal. Did the actor want to leave?

no, axed

[Dennis tanner]

That was a terrible fight scene. Why would Kit go to Mick alone, where were the armed police officers. Mick did not have a gun, so why did Kit not take an extendable baton, a pepper spray or a tazer, or preferably all three.

A very strange fight. Mick had the upper had and next thing we know, Kit had won. A bit like when Windarse won his battle for survival

[Dennis tanner]

A police officer is killed on duty, and a Detective Sergeant is in charge of the investigation. Surely
It would be a Chief Superintendent ?

I have noticed that the Detective Inspector does very little. How does he spend his time ?

[lizann]

you would think someone would have cleaned the blood from lou

[Dennis tanner]

you would think someone would have cleaned the blood from lou

Should have been seen by the Police Surgean and the injury photographed

[lizann]

did Tim say lou got stitches

[Ruffed_lemur]

did Tim say lou got stitches

He did, but Lou didn't look like she had on Friday.

[mysangry]

at least we finally saw lou's girls

possible foster kids for Tim and Sally? otherwise, why show these two,

[parkerman]

I realise that the family's wishes must be taken into account, but surely a police officer murdered on duty would mean an official ceremonial police burial organised by the local police force and the Police Federation with police officers lining the route and a guard of honour etc. etc. He wouldn't just be be carted off to Norfolk for a family only burial?

[Son of Cain]

I realise that the family's wishes must be taken into account, but surely a police officer murdered on duty would mean an official ceremonial police burial organised by the local police force and the Police Federation with police officers lining the route and a guard of honour etc. etc. He wouldn't just be be carted off to Norfolk for a family only burial?

I believe that although the police would offer an official ceremonial funeral, it is up to the family whether or not they wish to accept the offer. If the family only want a quiet family funeral, their wish would be respected.

In this case, it being a soap, it saves the expense of bringing back Beth and hiring lots of extras as police officers.

[alan45]

I believe that although the police would offer an official ceremonial funeral, it is up to the family whether or not they wish to accept the offer. If the family only want a quiet family funeral, their wish would be respected.

In this case, it being a soap, it saves the expense of bringing back Beth and hiring lots of extras as police officers.

That is correct. At the very least the "family" would have had a visit from a very senior officer (not a D/S) and also assistance from their local Welfare Officer. The decision as to whether it is an Official Police Funeral is made by the family. They can even request that officers attending do not do so in uniform.

That said Weatherfield Constabulary seem to operate in a parallel universe with D/C Kit the Twit being lead investigator in all major crimes in the area. He is able to arrest people in the street and march them off to Waetherfield Nick. Presumably he takes the Tram as he never calls for backup or a paddy wagon to lift the arrestees.

[parkerman]

That is correct. At the very least the "family" would have had a visit from a very senior officer (not a D/S) and also assistance from their local Welfare Officer.

Do we know if anyone from the police has visited Beth, let alone a very senior officer and a welfare officer?

[Florizel Street]

Best part of the episode watching Todd and George eating their ham barmes with piccalilli. I did smile at Lou when referring to David when she said "And don't even get me started on you." :D

[lizann]

sarah really dont care what kit does

[lizann]

eyelash turned down george

[Son of Cain]

eyelash turned down george

If for no other reason than he calls her eyelash.

[Son of Cain]

Am I imagining it or was it not established that Danielle was religious?

[Son of Cain]

I must have dozed off again when it was explained exactly what scam Fiona and Carl are involved in. I have no idea what is going on.

[parkerman]

I must have dozed off again when it was explained exactly what scam Fiona and Carl are involved in. I have no idea what is going on.

Carl is giving Fiona duff M.O.T.s so she can flog unroadworthy cars.

[parkerman]

I suppose it's because the Corrie scriptwriters are such poor writers themselves that they underestimate other writers. For a story like the one about George and Eyelash to appear in the newspaper, the journalist who wrote it would have asked them for their comments on the story before publishing it.

It's also highly unlikely the local paper would leave itself open to a libel case without checking the story first.

[Son of Cain]

Carl is giving Fiona duff M.O.T.s so she can flog unroadworthy cars.

Does Fiona have a ready supply of MOT failures. Presumably they are quite modern cars otherwise there is no money in it. Modern cars just do not have major MOT fails nowadays. Dodgy garages used to get hold of a stolen book of MOT certificates and just fill them in and sell for more that legit ones. Now it is all done on-line and I am not sure you could get away with it for long. Is Carl a Mot Tester or is he using Kevin's log-in. Not sure if it would be easier just to fix them. Poor Kevin not only has he got cancer, he could be due spell in the choked.

[Son of Cain]

Carl is giving Fiona duff M.O.T.s so she can flog unroadworthy cars.

Does Fiona have a ready supply of MOT failures. Presumably they are quite modern cars otherwise there is no money in it. Modern cars just do not have major MOT fails nowadays. Dodgy garages used to get hold of a stolen book of MOT certificates and just fill them in and sell for more that legit ones. Now it is all done on-line and I am not sure you could get away with it for long. Is Carl a Mot Tester or is he using Kevin's log-in. Not sure if it would be easier just to fix them. Poor Kevin not only has he got cancer, he could be due spell in the choked.

[bratface]

Who is Fiona? The only Fiona I remember was Fiona Middleton, Emma's (Brooker) mother.

[Son of Cain]

Who is Fiona? The only Fiona I remember was Fiona Middleton, Emma's (Brooker) mother.

You may well ask. She is another one of those random characters, never mentioned before, who just sort of appear. She turned up in Debbie's hotel, as someone from Ronnie's past, that he had some dodgy dealings with. Ronnie chickened out of new dodgy dealings and Carl took advantage of the situation to get involved.

[lizann]

Who is Fiona? The only Fiona I remember was Fiona Middleton, Emma's (Brooker) mother.

an ex or friend of ronnie who sells dodgy motors

btw what does ronnie do?

[Snagglepus]

btw what does ronnie do?
What happened over that land deal that him and Ed had, paid for with the 'insider dealing' shares money where they were going to just be businessmen and oversee the development?

[parkerman]

What happened over that land deal that him and Ed had, paid for with the 'insider dealing' shares money where they were going to just be businessmen and oversee the development?

The discovery of Leo's body resulted in the developers pulling out.

Then Ronnie found out that Ed was gambling again. Ed threatened to report Ronnie for insider trading when Ronnie said that Aggie ought to be informed. The following month, their father, Sarge, arrived for a visit and asked to borrow ?2,000 from Ronnie and Ed to set up a food truck back home in Dominica, compounding Ed's financial problems. Ed gambled EdiRon's money on a horse and lost. With the true source of EdiRon's funds coming out during a family argument, Dee-Dee accused Ronnie of whetting Ed's appetite for gambling with his insider trading. She went to the police to report his crime, but changed her mind at the last moment, unable to bring herself to put a family member behind bars. Ronnie wrote off Ed's debt to the business but told his brother that they were finished as partners.

[lizann]

is ed working for gary now?

[Son of Cain]

is ed working for gary now?

It seems so. Gary told Maria Ed was starting today. Otherwise they could not have shot that silly time wasting scene with Ed and Liam. I doubt any young person today would fall for the old "elbow grease" trick. Indeed I doubt anyone ever did, more of an urban myth, together with, "left handed hammers" and "long stands". Don't think any of the scriptwriters have ever seen a building site never mind been on one.

[Son of Cain]

When Gary bought the builders yard did he also buy the builders flat, or was that sold to someone a while ago? Who lives there now?

[tammyy2j]

When Gary bought the builders yard did he also buy the builders flat, or was that sold to someone a while ago? Who lives there now?

Craig or Daniel I thought maybe lived there as Dee Dee is in Daniel and Paul's old flat but where is Adam living?

[Snagglepus]

The builders yard appears to be very busy, taking deliveries and stacking materials. It must have a fair wage bill each week. Is Gary now a philanthropist?
A bit like the barber shops by me, two/three staff, no customers and one shop having it's second refit.

[Son of Cain]

The builders yard appears to be very busy, taking deliveries and stacking materials. It must have a fair wage bill each week. Is Gary now a philanthropist?
A bit like the barber shops by me, two/three staff, no customers and one shop having it's second refit.

Barbers shops possibly money laundering, but I don't think Gary is.

Builders do not buy materials to keep it in stock, especially plaster which goes off, if kept too long. They buy it as and when it is needed for a job, but Gary does not seem to have any jobs on the go.

[parkerman]

Tonight's count

1. Ronnie and Leanne just happen to walk into Dev's shop at the same time as Debbie is in there.

2. Brody just happens to walk into Roy's Rolls at the same time as Sean and Dylan are in there.

3. The hospital ring about Kevin's collapse just as Abi and Carl are leaning in for a snog.

[lizann]

sally and glenda doing the rovers books and chatting, i actually enjoyed

[Son of Cain]

sally and glenda doing the rovers books and chatting, i actually enjoyed

Maybe more scenes like this instead of the ridiculous MOT nonsense. If Carl is not actually testing the cars why is Fiona sending them to Webster's Autos? She could send the car's details to him and he could just print out the certificates. How does Carl explain why the cars are in the garage and why he does not get paid for working on them?

[parkerman]

Funny that Becky's name should quite randomly come up tonight…..

[lizann]

i didn't realise eileen owned her house, steve will miss her, his best relationship

[Dennis tanner]

i didn't realise eileen owned her house, steve will miss her, his best relationship

Streetcars pays very well and so did all her lodgers

[parkerman]

Just wondering which reputable lab is going to carry out a DNA test on a few hairs found inside a cap that could have been contaminated by the mother of the person who they are hoping to find a relationship to.....

[lizann]

i think carla eating with roy, was happiness, most content, she has been in a long time, lisa and betsy are miserable so making her miserable

[Snagglepus]

Betsy put on a really babyish voice when speaking to Carla.

[Son of Cain]

Apologies to all those who think Theo is a great character, but I find him boring, and would be happy to see him disappear up his scaffold and never come down again.

[lizann]

Apologies to all those who think Theo is a great character, but I find him boring, and would be happy to see him disappear up his scaffold and never come down again.

even billy or sean i prefer and they are bad gays, todd needs better

[LouiseP]

even billy or sean i prefer and they are bad gays, todd needs better

I could slap Theo.

[Son of Cain]

even billy or sean i prefer and they are bad gays, todd needs better

I feel Theo is dragging Todd down. I did not like Todd when he was trying to mess up Sean and Billy's relationship. But recently I have come to like him. But since he met Theo I am going off him again.

[Son of Cain]

I am as confused as Betsy is.

[lizann]

I am as confused as Daisy is.

i thought she left

[Son of Cain]

i thought she left

Betsy, I meant Betsy. Sorry I am terrible with names,

[parkerman]

Why is it that everyone who is arrested in Corrie - and there are a lot of them - is arrested in the Rovers' in full view of everyone?

[lizann]

did the platt house garden get bigger and you would think todd, roy and nina would be invited but david worried kit was missing

[Son of Cain]

Why is it that everyone who is arrested in Corrie - and there are a lot of them - is arrested in the Rovers' in full view of everyone?

In America they call it a Perp Walk.

[Perdita]

Why is Lou never with her daughters? Surely she would have taken them to the BBQ???

[parkerman]

did the platt house garden get bigger and you would think todd, roy and nina would be invited but david worried kit was missing

I think it was supposed to be family only. Kit should have been there because of his relationship with Sarah.

[Son of Cain]

Why is Lou never with her daughters? Surely she would have taken them to the BBQ???

If she had brought her daughters she might not have been invited in, then she would not have had an opportunity to steal the money. I did not see Max and Lily, so it seemed to be adults only. But given that she cannot afford to buy food you might think she would have taken them to feed them. But then again they did not eat anything at Tim and Sally's so do not seem to be hungry. But at least this gives Sally and Tim opportunity to go to social services.

Nothing happens in a Soap without a reason, even though it does not always make sense

[parkerman]

If she had brought her daughters she might not have been invited in, then she would not have had an opportunity to steal the money. I did not see Max and Lily, so it seemed to be adults only. But given that she cannot afford to buy food you might think she would have taken them to feed them. But then again they did not eat anything at Tim and Sally's so do not seem to be hungry. But at least this gives Sally and Tim opportunity to go to social services.

Nothing happens in a Soap without a reason, even though it does not always make sense
I think there's a very good reason why you didn't see Max there!

[lizann]

I think it was supposed to be family only. Kit should have been there because of his relationship with Sarah.

kit who slept with shona, set up david and why was maria and gary there but no lily sam and harry

[Perdita]

kit who slept with rhona, set up david and why was maria and gary there but no lily sam and harry

Shona... Rhona is down the road in Emmerdale :p

[parkerman]

Shona... Rhona is down the road in Emmerdale :p

That Kit gets around a bit!

[lizann]

That Kit gets around a bit!

in hollyoaks with candice he sure does :)

[Perdita]

The way Kit speaks to Lisa, his supervisor, is so disrespectful, cannot believe he gets away with it all the time :angry:

[lizann]

The way Kit speaks to Lisa, his supervisor, is so disrespectful, cannot believe he gets away with it all the time :angry:

both deserve suspension or firing

[lizann]

instead of supporting maria, gary takes off

[Son of Cain]

instead of supporting maria, gary takes off

This is a very poorly written story. Maria whose dislike of Lou seems purely based on jealousy, and Gary who is too stupid to see how it looks when he is constant.y getting involved with Lou. Now, Gary who recently bought the builders yard, is off to Durham. Will he run the yard from there, or will he ask Ed, who just sold it, to step up and run it for him. That is assuming there are any jobs on the go, as we have seen little evidence of that.

[Son of Cain]

When Lisa said to Brody "What are these, indigestion tablets" I thought, that's exactly what they look like. Either that or a tin of mints. But the bit I found hard to believe was that anyone would use such a large tin to carry five tablets. Surely they would be supplied in blister packs.

I do wish TV would stop showing women putting fit young men in arm locks so easily, even a strong man has difficulty doing this, if the victim resists. I know that a woman who is a highly trained martial artist probably can do this, but I do not think that Lisa is that highly trained. The average police officer receives minimal training unless they take it on them selves to seek in in their own time.

[parkerman]

This is a very poorly written story.

Like every other story in Corrie at the moment. I really think that Monday's episode must have been written by work experience teenagers.

[parkerman]

Bit lost with the time of day tonight. It was Drag night inside the Rovers' but daytime everywhere else.

[lizann]

i didn't know bernie and debbie were friends, enjoyable scenes of that duo

[Perdita]

Bit lost with the time of day tonight. It was Drag night inside the Rovers' but daytime everywhere else.

So drag night with one drag act and the Rovers packed like we have not seen for years...

[Son of Cain]

So drag night with one drag act and the Rovers packed like we have not seen for years...

Drag night in more ways than one, I am finding watching Todd and Theo a drag.

[Son of Cain]

Bit lost with the time of day tonight. It was Drag night inside the Rovers' but daytime everywhere else.

At this time of year I imagine it would still be light until about 22.00 hours. I seem to remember as a child in Glasgow it was after 23.00 before it got dark in mid summer.

[Son of Cain]

i didn't know bernie and debbie were friends, enjoyable scenes of that duo

I don't think they were, just became friends for the sake of the story.

[parkerman]

At this time of year I imagine it would still be light until about 22.00 hours. I seem to remember as a child in Glasgow it was after 23.00 before it got dark in mid summer.

Yes, I thought about that, but even taking that into account (sunset in Manchester was 21.40 last night)... The drag night finished while everywhere else was still light. Both Dee-Dee and Kevin had GP/hospital appointments while the drag night was going on. How late do GPs and hospitals work with routine appointments?

[Son of Cain]

Yes, I thought about that, but even taking that into account (sunset in Manchester was 21.40 last night)... The drag night finished while everywhere else was still light. Both Dee-Dee and Kevin had GP/hospital appointments while the drag night was going on. How late do GPs and hospitals work with routine appointments?

Now that they seem to be flitting between stories more, I think they just forget about what time of day and night it should be. There has been a move to extend both GP and hospital appointments to catch up with backlogs. Evening and weekend appointments are now becoming common for minor operations, scans, x-rays and blood tests etc.

[mysangry]

im wondering how long it will be before Todd and Billy ignite their relationship again, coz Corri always repeat relationshps.

[Son of Cain]

im wondering how long it will be before Todd and Billy ignite their relationship again, coz Corri always repeat relationshps.

I am wondering how long it will be till they have the Emmerdale and Corrie combined episode, in the hope that John will perform a "life saving miracle" on Theo and leave him in a coma or kill him off.

[lizann]

im wondering how long it will be before Todd and Billy ignite their relationship again, coz Corri always repeat relationshps.

thought todd be with james

[mysangry]

Be better if James runs away with Theo, kill two birds with one stone, after all Corri is saving money, maybe let Summer be a nanny for Layla, then that's got rid of 3!!

[Son of Cain]

Steve sitting next door cannot hear himself think, because of the noise from the party, but people at the party can have a normal conversation without having to shout.

I do not know a lot about LSD, but I do remember people taking it as a tab/micro dot, that is a very small dose on blotting paper. The amount Brody had, must have been worth thousands.

Corrie's attempt at humour last night was very cringe.

[parkerman]

Steve sitting next door cannot hear himself think, because of the noise from the party, but people at the party can have a normal conversation without having to shout.

I do not know a lot about LSD, but I do remember people taking it as a tab/micro dot, that is a very small dose on blotting paper. The amount Brody had, must have been worth thousands.

Corrie's attempt at humour last night was very cringe.

I'm still trying to figure out why Kit suddenly turned up at the party.

[Son of Cain]

I'm still trying to figure out why Kit suddenly turned up at the party.

Does he just go about going into houses where they do not lock the front door. He went into Chesney and Gemma's earlier to see Bernie.

[Perdita]

Steve sitting next door cannot hear himself think, because of the noise from the party, but people at the party can have a normal conversation without having to shout.

I do not know a lot about LSD, but I do remember people taking it as a tab/micro dot, that is a very small dose on blotting paper. The amount Brody had, must have been worth thousands.

Corrie's attempt at humour last night was very cringe.

Google tells me that there is a liquid drug that causes halucinations, called GBH, it is odorless and colorless

[Son of Cain]

Google tells me that there is a liquid drug that causes halucinations, called GBH, it is odorless and colorless

Perhaps I just assumed it was meant to be LSD because Nina said it was a hallucinogenic. I do not think GHB is a hallucinogenic, it is a depressant, often used as a date rape drug. Which did seem to fit what we saw in the episode. The more I think about it, this was a very poorly researched and executed tale. Summer, Nina and Aadi three of the more serious young characters, all decide to take a drug, not knowing what it is, or what the correct dosage should be. No I just do not see it happening. Did they use it all between the three of them? They never showed the empty bottle, but neither did we see what happened to it if there was still some left.

[parkerman]

I think that episode was one of - if not the - worst written Corrie episodes ever. I just wonder how much they pay those work experience teenagers to come up with this nonsense.

[lizann]

i was hoping brian and steve took the lsd drinks and knowing corrie ended up in bed together , no one cares about joel or lauren or betsy and brody and dylan now friends with brody

[Son of Cain]

i was hoping brian and steve took the lsd drinks and knowing corrie ended up in bed together , no one cares about joel or lauren or betsy and brody and dylan now friends with brody

I would love to have seen that. I am going to apply to Corrie on your behalf for a job as story editor, your ideas seems much better than what was served up to us last night.

[Son of Cain]

I think that episode was one of - if not the - worst written Corrie episodes ever. I just wonder how much they pay those work experience teenagers to come up with this nonsense.

I agree this episode was abysmal, but I not sure about using teenagers, surely they would have had a better idea of a party than this offering?

[bratface]

Perhaps I just assumed it was meant to be LSD because Nina said it was a hallucinogenic. I do not think GHB is a hallucinogenic, it is a depressant, often used as a date rape drug. Which did seem to fit what we saw in the episode. The more I think about it, this was a very poorly researched and executed tale. Summer, Nina and Aadi three of the more serious young characters, all decide to take a drug, not knowing what it is, or what the correct dosage should be. No I just do not see it happening. Did they use it all between the three of them? They never showed the empty bottle, but neither did we see what happened to it if there was still some left.

LSD is sold in liquid form. But maybe it's PCP?

[parkerman]

I agree this episode was abysmal, but I not sure about using teenagers, surely they would have had a better idea of a party than this offering?

Yes, true enough.

[Son of Cain]

LSD is sold in liquid form. But maybe it's PCP?

PCP has never been a common drug in the UK. Back in the day LSD was usually taken in very small doses usually measured out with an eye dropper. If that was so in this case, the amount Brody had would be worth a fortune. But regardless of what it was, would three otherwise sensible young people take a drug they acquired by chance from an unreliable source without knowing what it was, or how strong it was. I certainly would not, mind you saying that I have known people who would. This episode was obviously written by people who have no idea of the drug scene.

[bratface]

I'm an old hippie & back in the day, LSD was something I really enjoyed (but I never took any in the 80s, didn't trust what was in it). Yes, there are 'dumb kids' out there who will take anything to get high, but I'm surprised that Nina took/drank any of it.

[Son of Cain]

I'm an old hippie & back in the day, LSD was something I really enjoyed (but I never took any in the 80s, didn't trust what was in it). Yes, there are 'dumb kids' out there who will take anything to get high, but I'm surprised that Nina took/drank any of it.

This badly written tale was not so much about drugs but was a vehicle for Brody to find out Kit was his father.

I remember once I went to visit some friends, after I had been there for a few hours, someone emerged from a wardrobe, where he had been all the time I was there (presumably asleep). I later learned he had taken some drug made from Datura, a highly poisonous hallucinogenic plant. As you say "dumb kid", but the "Corrie Three" are not like this.

[lizann]

I'm an old hippie & back in the day, LSD was something I really enjoyed (but I never took any in the 80s, didn't trust what was in it). Yes, there are 'dumb kids' out there who will take anything to get high, but I'm surprised that Nina took/drank any of it.

we need lsd now to watch corrie

[Son of Cain]

we need lsd now to watch corrie

There are times when I think I have already taken it, when I am watching some of this old tosh they are showing us..

[parkerman]

Well we got the full set tonight.

1. Scenes at the Police Station
2. Scenes in the Hospital
3. Something bad happening to Lauren
4. Kit happens to stroll down the street just as Brody and his mum have a set-to.

[lizann]

why didn't aadi just say brody came with lsd to the party, tell bernie too, dev wouldn't want brody in his house

[Perdita]

why didn't aadi just say brody came with lsd to the party, tell bernie too, dev wouldn't want brody in his house

Maybe scared of what Brody might do to him ?

[Son of Cain]

Maybe scared of what Brody might do to him ?

Brody is a coward really, he acted tough and bullied and threatened Dylan for weeks, then when Dylan geive him a push he has never said boo to him to since.

[Son of Cain]

why didn't aadi just say brody came with lsd to the party, tell bernie too, dev wouldn't want brody in his house

Not sure Bernie should have wanted a party in the house, being Dev's girlfriend, and knowing houses frequently get wrecked, when parties are held, I never thought this made sense.

[parkerman]

Just to be clear, I'm absolutely opposed to capital punishment.

However, I am prepared to make an exception in the case of Summer.

[lizann]

kit did not even ask about the drugs to summer or nina

who put gary in a coma? debbie? lou? brody? kit?

[Perdita]

kit did not even ask about the drugs to summer or nina

who put gary in a coma? debbie? lou? brody? kit?

Lauren maybe thinking he was Joel????

[bratface]

Maria?

[Son of Cain]

kit did not even ask about the drugs to summer or nina

who put gary in a coma? debbie? lou? brody? kit?

Nina????? - I did not recognise Gary, I thought this was Nina's mystery victim. - Is he in Weathy General or a different hospital.

[Snagglepus]

Nina????? - I did not recognise Gary, I thought this was Nina's mystery victim. - Is he in Weathy General or a different hospital.

If he is in Weatherfield General, he will be able to go back to the scene on Monday and tell what happened.

[parkerman]

Corrie definitely going down hill.

Not one person got arrested tonight.

[Son of Cain]

I don't understand why Nina, Summer and Aadi do not just come clean about where the drugs came from and tell Lauren she accidently "spiked" herself. Now with Aadi offering Lauren money he is likely to give her feelings of deja vu with Joel.

[Son of Cain]

I don't understand why Nina, Summer and Aadi do not just come clean about where the drugs came from and tell Lauren she accidently "spiked" herself. Now with Aadi offering Lauren money he is likely to give her feelings of deja vu with Joel.

[parkerman]

I don't understand why Nina, Summer and Aadi do not just come clean about where the drugs came from and tell Lauren she accidently "spiked" herself. Now with Aadi offering Lauren money he is likely to give her feelings of deja vu with Joel.

Yes, especially as Nina and Summer have now admitted to taking the drug.

[mysangry]

Is Theo going to be the Street's new villain? showing his true colours abit.
Plenty to choose from, his false tan is a mess!

[lizann]

where is ken and wasn't steve looking for his own place

[Son of Cain]

Is Theo going to be the Street's new villain? showing his true colours abit.
Plenty to choose from, his false tan is a mess!

Let's hope not, because that means he would be staying, I just want him gone.

[mysangry]

I thought Corri was having a character cull?
Surely some money could be saved if Lauren, Summerhouse and of course Theo fall in the canal, I am lost as to what they bring to Corri.

[parkerman]

Wow! How amazing was that? Dr Gaddas walking into Speed Daal just as Abi goes to the loo. It's so unusual for Corrie to have coincidences like that.

[parkerman]

I thought Corri was having a character cull?
Surely some money could be saved if Lauren, Summerhouse and of course Theo fall in the canal, I am lost as to what they bring to Corri.

And can Dee Dee drown while trying to save them?

[Dennis tanner]

If Diana wants her baby she should just take her back

Maria should think like the Police. They check the hospitals for unidentified patents

The obnoxious Brody needs to be locked up for a long time or die

George needs to pursue Jenny Connor

[Son of Cain]

And can Dee Dee drown while trying to save them?

Unfortunately this plan is doomed to failure, the canal is only waist deep.

[bratface]

Unfortunately this plan is doomed to failure, the canal is only waist deep.

:lol:

[Snagglepus]

Looks like Gary has been in intensive care for a few days and now that his condition has become more serious they are going to contact his next of kin. Why didn't they do that when he first came in?

[parkerman]

Looks like Gary has been in intensive care for a few days and now that his condition has become more serious they are going to contact his next of kin. Why didn't they do that when he first came in?

I think the problem is that now that Aggie has left, there's no nurse to appear on every ward and department to advise on proper procedure.

[Son of Cain]

Looks like Gary has been in intensive care for a few days and now that his condition has become more serious they are going to contact his next of kin. Why didn't they do that when he first came in?

I had assumed he had no ID on him so could not, but if that is the case how will they do so now?
They obviously want to take this story in a certain direction, with Maria worried and knowing nothing. I seem to remember Lou used Gary's phone to sent a message to herself, so if they have Gary's phone they might assume she is Gary's next of kin and contact her. Leading to problems if or when he recovers with Maria.

When Nina went to the police they said no one had been brought in to A&E so does this mean that he is not in Weathy General and that he cannot be Nina's victim. Or is he Nina's mystery man but was taken somewhere else. I am sure all these things are connected, but cannot see how.

[lizann]

has lou Gary's phone or acting as his next of kin

[mysangry]

Looks like Gary has been in intensive care for a few days and now that his condition has become more serious they are going to contact his next of kin. Why didn't they do that when he first came in?

do they know who he is?

[mysangry]

I can't believe the fully fledged Asha was not in the corridor and saw Gazza in his "private" room, should he not have been on a critical care ward with all the other sick people.

[parkerman]

I can't believe the fully fledged Asha was not in the corridor and saw Gazza in his "private" room, should he not have been on a critical care ward with all the other sick people.

Everyone in hospital in Corrie has their own private room.

[LouiseP]

Everyone in hospital in Corrie has their own private room.

They couldn’t afford to pay extras just to lie in beds. Lol.

[Perdita]

Having just spent 11 days in a Spanish hospital on a cardio ward, all rooms were two bed rooms and en suite and for a few days I was on my own. Noy sure if that is the same on other wards though.

[Son of Cain]

Having just spent 11 days in a Spanish hospital on a cardio ward, all rooms were two bed rooms and en suite and for a few days I was on my own. Noy sure if that is the same on other wards though.

Hope you are well, two bed wards are good as long as share with a nice neighbour. Could be hell if they are not nice.

[lizann]

Having just spent 11 days in a Spanish hospital on a cardio ward, all rooms were two bed rooms and en suite and for a few days I was on my own. Noy sure if that is the same on other wards though.

Ireland 6 to 8 bed wards

hope you all good

[Ruffed_lemur]

Having just spent 11 days in a Spanish hospital on a cardio ward, all rooms were two bed rooms and en suite and for a few days I was on my own. Noy sure if that is the same on other wards though.

Hope you are OK.

[Perdita]

Hope you are well, two bed wards are good as long as share with a nice neighbour. Could be hell if they are not nice.

I am better, thank you. Had one neighbour that was not so pleasant for me, Spanish families look after their loved ones for a lot of things in hospital, nurses do the medical care. They also tend to stay over night sleeping in an armchair, the tv went off at 1.30am and at 4am the snoring started. For some reason I was moved into another room for the rest of my stay ( I was moved 3 times for no apparent reason to me) and that was a pleasant neighbour, family members stayed the night but the tv went off at around 11pm and the snoring was not loud. Dolores is 73 years old and had 8 kids :O, it was lovely to see her having many of them come and visit during the day :)

[parkerman]

I am better, thank you. Had one neighbour that was not so pleasant for me, Spanish families look after their loved ones for a lot of things in hospital, nurses do the medical care. They also tend to stay over night sleeping in an armchair, the tv went off at 1.30am and at 4am the snoring started. For some reason I was moved into another room for the rest of my stay ( I was moved 3 times for no apparent reason to me) and that was a pleasant neighbour, family members stayed the night but the tv went off at around 11pm and the snoring was not loud. Dolores is 73 years old and had 8 kids :O, it was lovely to see her having many of them come and visit during the day :)

Good to hear you are better, Perdy.

My wife had a short stay in a hospital in Lanzarote some years ago. That was a two bed ward. Just as you say, her "neighbour" was visited by the whole family at one time. There seemed to be hundreds of them! They were quite noisy but very friendly and weren't too much trouble.

[mysangry]

A lot to be thankful for when you see the hospitals in the middle east,

[parkerman]

Corrie has really excelled itself with the absolute stupidity of the Gary in hospital storyline. And that's saying something!

[lizann]

with poor craig dead no replacement to investigate gary's head injury given the location he was found by the dog walker and ambulance not even another station to investigate

[Son of Cain]

Corrie has really excelled itself with the absolute stupidity of the Gary in hospital storyline. And that's saying something!

Not just the Gary story, but the christening and Kevin too.

[Son of Cain]

Why was Gary with Lou in a back alley at night? Did she phone him at Anna's, and ask him to meet her, or did they just accidentally bump into when he arrived back. What reason did Lou give for Gary being injured, surely the police would have been informed and carried out some sort of investigation. I cannot think of any good innocent explanation that Lou could have offered for Gary 's injury.

[parkerman]

Why was Gary with Lou in a back alley at night? Did she phone him at Anna's, and ask him to meet her, or did they just accidentally bump into when he arrived back. What reason did Lou give for Gary being injured, surely the police would have been informed and carried out some sort of investigation. I cannot think of any good innocent explanation that Lou could have offered for Gary 's injury.

She gave an explanation to the nurse last night, saying Gary fell from a ladder or something. But that was obviously complete nonsense. The paramedics and the doctors examining him would have seen he had been whacked on the head with a heavy object and presumably would have informed the police. In any case, being found in suspicious circumstances like he was, the paramedics and/or the hospital would have informed the police immediately.

Also, would the hospital not want his GP details, his NHS number, current medication and all sorts of other things that his "wife" would have had to fill in on the admission form? None of it, apparently, being followed up in all the time he has been there.

The whole scenario is complete and utter nonsense.

[Son of Cain]

Billy was very quiet when James found out about the christening. I am not religious but attended church every Sunday when I was young. So saw many christenings. I remember that parents and god parents had to make promises to bring up the child in the ways of God and the church. Bit difficult for James if he was not there. I also seem to remember that parents and god parents had to attend pre baptism classes. If Adam and Alya were the god parents, I am not sure a muslim can be a god parent to a Christian child.

[Perdita]

Corrie has really excelled itself with the absolute stupidity of the Gary in hospital storyline. And that's saying something!
I only watch Corrie and Emmerdale... they are both very similar and I have no doubt that the other soaps are of a similar ilk... The producers/scriptwriters have run out of ideas because they started to rush into dramatic storylines too fast and too often.. there are no happy living episodes showing couples and their families sitting at a table, talking how school was for the kids, what everyone would like for tea/dinner, talking about the upcoming football tournament, the price of fish and chips these days ... not a whole episode, of course, but just a few brief scenes with a bit of humour thrown in. I think it would make soap life more realistic and more human again, like it used to be... we have had too many OTT storylines, a lot of them badly executed and acted. Just my opinion, of course.

[parkerman]

Absolutely spot on, Perdy.

[Son of Cain]

Must be complicated being Kevin, trying to remember who he has told he is better, and who he has told he is not.

[lizann]

Must be complicated being Kevin, trying to remember who he has told he is better, and who he has told he is not.

does he know about the brother and abi , she will definitely go over the cancer lie

[parkerman]

And there was me thinking Corrie couldn't get any more ridiculous. What do I know?

[Perdita]

does he know about the brother and abi , she will definitely go over the cancer lie

Yes, that is why he is lying about the cancer so not to lose Abi... I wish Abi and Carl had done the dirty deed when they first met in the car park (in a hotel, not in the car park!) and got it over with, this will they or won't they is boring me to death

[lizann]

i didn't recognise new lily

[parkerman]

i didn't recognise new lily

I think that was the least of the problems with tonight's episode!

[lizann]

I think that was the least of the problems with tonight's episode!

is it the bill reboot not corrie anymore

[Perdita]

is it the bill reboot not corrie anymore

The Bill had better plots and acting....

[Son of Cain]

I was hoping that when Mick went up onto the roof, he would not be using the stairs on the way down.
Where did Mick find the money to flee abroad, or even to pay the laundry van driver, he was always skint.

[lizann]

I was hoping that when Mick went up onto the roof, he would not be using the stairs on the way down.
Where did Mick find the money to flee abroad, or even to pay the laundry van driver, he was always skint.

and get fake passports or were they the real passports , when did sally and Tim become those girls guardians?

[Son of Cain]

and get fake passports or were they the real passports , when did sally and Tim become those girls guardians?

I thought they were using their own official passports, which would make the whole sorry tale all the more ridiculous. Has Mick never heard of an "All Ports Alert"? Did he just think they would get a ferry or fly out of the country without the authorities noticing?

[parkerman]

I thought they were using their own official passports, which would make the whole sorry tale all the more ridiculous. Has Mick never heard of an "All Ports Alert"? Did he just think they would get a ferry or fly out of the country without the authorities noticing?

Are you trying to find some sense in the whole sorry affair!?

[Son of Cain]

Are you trying to find some sense in the whole sorry affair!?

I fear I search in vain. I do not mind a bit of dramatic license, but when stories deviate too far from reality I find it hard to engage with them, because either I am laughing, crying or both at the same time, too much to concentrate.

[Son of Cain]

Did Mick take his phone with him when he escaped? If so, did the police not take it from him when he was arrested? If not, if he left it in his cell, did the police not search it, to see if he had a phone to arrange his escape? Or has he just got another phone?

[parkerman]

Did Mick take his phone with him when he escaped? If so, did the police not take it from him when he was arrested? If not, if he left it in his cell, did the police not search it, to see if he had a phone to arrange his escape? Or has he just got another phone?

Best not to ask, SoC! But I believe Carphone Warehouse has a shop on site.

[parkerman]

Maria doesn't seem to do much council work or go to many meetings. I wonder if her voters know.

[parkerman]

Sorry, duplicate post!

[Son of Cain]

Best not to ask, SoC! But I believe Carphone Warehouse has a shop on site.

You are probably right, anyway the staff would never find his phone, hidden so well as it is , under his mattress.

One of Car Phone Warehouse's highest turnover outlets, I hear.

[parkerman]

I have to admit that I don't understand the Aadi storyline. The shop was ?6,000 in debt. He managed to save ?6,000 from the shop and put it in the safe so it could be stolen and he could claim it on the insurance. Why didn't he just use the ?6,000 he'd saved to pay off the debt. I'm sure I am missing something simple here, so would be grateful if someone can tell me what I've missed.

[Son of Cain]

I have to admit that I don't understand the Aadi storyline. The shop was ?6,000 in debt. He managed to save ?6,000 from the shop and put it in the safe so it could be stolen and he could claim it on the insurance. Why didn't he just use the ?6,000 he'd saved to pay off the debt. I'm sure I am missing something simple here, so would be grateful if someone can tell me what I've missed.

I think what you have missed, is that this is just, a badly written plot to enable Bernie to bring Kit and Brody together somehow.
Reading your post makes me think, it is the description for a Paul Daniels trick.

[Perdita]

I have to admit that I don't understand the Aadi storyline. The shop was ?6,000 in debt. He managed to save ?6,000 from the shop and put it in the safe so it could be stolen and he could claim it on the insurance. Why didn't he just use the ?6,000 he'd saved to pay off the debt. I'm sure I am missing something simple here, so would be grateful if someone can tell me what I've missed.

Thank you, I thought it was just me that did not get it...

[Snagglepus]

I have to admit that I don't understand the Aadi storyline. The shop was ?6,000 in debt. He managed to save ?6,000 from the shop and put it in the safe so it could be stolen and he could claim it on the insurance. Why didn't he just use the ?6,000 he'd saved to pay off the debt. I'm sure I am missing something simple here, so would be grateful if someone can tell me what I've missed.

Aadi said he did not want to use his own savings to pay off the debt.

[Son of Cain]

Aadi said he did not want to use his own savings to pay off the debt.

Aadi said he did not want to use his own savings to pay off the debt.

But were they his own savings? He saved the money from the shop, so must be shop profits, and it was his fault since he messed up the ordering. Surely rather than risk jail, better to use the ?6,000 he saved. I for one would not want to get involved in a criminal enterprise with Brody. Especially as it was obvious that it was Brody running away from the shop. Anyway the annual audit will show that the books do not balance.
T

[Perdita]

I sometimes wonder whether the scriptwriters get so far with a storyline, go for lunch and when they are back they cannot quite remember what the first part was about, they might have discussed what else should happen, could happen with a particular story and then forget that they are already half-way through a new tale... ??:hmm:

[parkerman]

I sometimes wonder whether the scriptwriters get so far with a storyline, go for lunch and when they are back they cannot quite remember what the first part was about, they might have discussed what else should happen, could happen with a particular story and then forget that they are already half-way through a new tale... ??:hmm:

Perhaps we should ask their class teacher.

[parkerman]

Just another point on this ?6000, most people pay by card. How long would it have taken for Aadi to build up ?6000 in cash to put under his bed?

[Perdita]

Just another point on this ?6000, most people pay by card. How long would it have taken for Aadi to build up ?6000 in cash to put under his bed?

And is Asha not part of the Alahan empre anymore? Would all this have an impact on her if she still is??? :hmm:

[Snagglepus]

Does Dev not have any contact with his daughter Amber anymore?

[Son of Cain]

I sometimes wonder whether the scriptwriters get so far with a storyline, go for lunch and when they are back they cannot quite remember what the first part was about, they might have discussed what else should happen, could happen with a particular story and then forget that they are already half-way through a new tale... ??:hmm:

You forgot to mention that they probably have a liquid junch, with more than a few too many.

[lizann]

when did carla start running

[parkerman]

Whilst watching Corrie tonight, it occurred to me that I couldn't care less about Todd and Theo, Aadi and Lauren, Karl and Abi, Carla and Lisa, Brody and Lou and the girls.

My continued viewing is hanging by a thread, saved tonight by Debbie and Sally.

[Son of Cain]

Whilst watching Corrie tonight, it occurred to me that I couldn't care less about Todd and Theo, Aadi and Lauren, Karl and Abi, Carla and Lisa, Brody and Lou and the girls.

My continued viewing is hanging by a thread, saved tonight by Debbie and Sally.

I am having a hard time thinking of anyone that I care about, certainly not Gary, Maria, Sarah, James or Michael. I still like David and Shona and maybe Adam and Alya.

[Perdita]

I am now becoming a bit more interested in the Theo because of the conversion therapy storyline.. not sure if this has been done in any soap before but I have heard of this happening in real life. I just hope they do it justice, not that I would be able to judge of course

[Son of Cain]

I am now becoming a bit more interested in the Theo because of the conversion therapy storyline.. not sure if this has been done in any soap before but I have heard of this happening in real life. I just hope they do it justice, not that I would be able to judge of course

I fear this is just a way of dragging out the will they won't they become an open gay couple story. With Theo looking like he is thinking of going to the group, either he is still unsure of his sexuality or he is afraid of going to hell. Not sure how they go about conversation, but as you say it could be interesting. But I think at the end of it all, Todd will be on his own.

[Perdita]

I fear this is just a way of dragging out the will they won't they become an open gay couple story. With Theo looking like he is thinking of going to the group, either he is still unsure of his sexuality or he is afraid of going to hell. Not sure how they go about conversation, but as you say it could be interesting. But I think at the end of it all, Todd will be on his own.

Yes, there will be a lot more of Theo doubting his sexuality but I think in real life this happens for many years for some people, soapland does not spend too much time on mental anguish so might not be too bad. I hope that they are concentrating more of what the conversion therapy entails...

[Son of Cain]

Yes, there will be a lot more of Theo doubting his sexuality but I think in real life this happens for many years for some people, soapland does not spend too much time on mental anguish so might not be too bad. I hope that they are concentrating more of what the conversion therapy entails...

I suspect that Theo would prefer not to be gay, and hopes that he can be "cured" by conversion therapy. In the past aversion therapy using electric shock and drugs has been used, by I do not think Corrie will go down those paths, more likely a lot of praying and perhaps the laying on of hands.

[Perdita]

I suspect that Theo would prefer not to be gay, and hopes that he can be "cured" by conversion therapy. In the past aversion therapy using electric shock and drugs has been used, by I do not think Corrie will go down those paths, more likely a lot of praying and perhaps the laying on of hands.

I would feel cheated if that all that is shown, no need to actually show what they do but indicate it happens behind closed doors.. there is enough shouting and yelling at each other going on in normal family life in soaps...

[lizann]

is theo religious, he seems to want todd indoors and controlled, could see him harming todd maybe ultimately killing billy

[lizann]

new lily is nasty, get hope on her

noah only wants to convert theo not billy

i hope dev finds his lucky boxer

great scenes with carla/Debbie and ryan/debbie

[Son of Cain]

I would feel cheated if that all that is shown, no need to actually show what they do but indicate it happens behind closed doors.. there is enough shouting and yelling at each other going on in normal family life in soaps...

As this story progresses I do not think it will concentrate on the conversion therapy, but more on the conflict between Theo and Noah, ending with one of them badly hurt or dead.

[Son of Cain]

Bit puzzled with Sam's reaction to what happened at the school. Is this the same Sam that wanted to confront Harvey.

[lizann]

has lauren ever got frankie

[Perdita]

has lauren ever got frankie

We only get to see children when they are needed for a storyline which is ok with me :)

[parkerman]

Good to see patient confidentiality maintained at Weatherfield General!

[Son of Cain]

I would feel cheated if that all that is shown, no need to actually show what they do but indicate it happens behind closed doors.. there is enough shouting and yelling at each other going on in normal family life in soaps...

I think we have seen all the conversion therapy we are going to see. On Thursday on BBC 2 I watched a very interesting programme "Unforgivable" written by Jimmy McGovern, while not about conversion therapy, was about how therapy can help someone see things more clearly. You might want to have a look at this on iPlayer, if only to see what well written drama looks like, but I warn you, there are no laughs here.

[lizann]

i don't like new lily, has she given up soccer, you think she be mad in to the lionesses in the euros

[Son of Cain]

i don't like new lily, has she given up soccer, you think she be mad in to the lionesses in the euros

Especially as she looks more like a footballer than the original Lily.
She is becoming Hope Mark 2.

[Perdita]

I think we have seen all the conversion therapy we are going to see. On Thursday on BBC 2 I watched a very interesting programme "Unforgivable" written by Jimmy McGovern, while not about conversion therapy, was about how therapy can help someone see things more clearly. You might want to have a look at this on iPlayer, if only to see what well written drama looks like, but I warn you, there are no laughs here.

I shall see if I can get it on catch-up, sounds interesting but then Jimmy McGovern's programmes are always worthy watching, imo

[parkerman]

Uh-oh! A one afternoon stand between Abi and Carl. That can only mean one thing in Soapland!

[lizann]

Uh-oh! A one afternoon stand between Abi and Carl. That can only mean one thing in Soapland!

yes carl is probably pregnant and abi got a std

[Ruffed_lemur]

Uh-oh! A one afternoon stand between Abi and Carl. That can only mean one thing in Soapland!

I do hope not! Let us see Abi go to the chemist. There ought to be a chemist on the street or close to it.

[Son of Cain]

I was unsure whether Carl had a twinge of conscience or if he had completed the challenge of having Abi?

[Son of Cain]

When they recast a character I wish they would replace them with someone who looks or acts like the old actor. This Lily is nothing like the old Lily, she is a completey new character.

[Son of Cain]

"Steamy Sex in the afternoon" a bit cringe. Did Ty bring a spare wheel? I really wanted to see how he fixed a puncture by the road side.

[parkerman]

I was unsure whether Carl had a twinge of conscience or if he had completed the challenge of having Abi?

It's because Kevin said if he found out Carl and Abi were at it, he'd go to the police about Carl stealing the car and his M.O.T. scam.

[lizann]

It's because Kevin said if he found out Carl and Abi were at it, he'd go to the police about Carl stealing the car and his M.O.T. scam.

will abi shop carl in about it or more just jump him again

[Perdita]

will abi shop carl in about it or more just jump him again

Bit of both, I think, she is loyal to the garage and Kev in that way but Carl seems to have lifted her spirits in a way she wants him to do again ...

[mysangry]

yes carl is probably pregnant and abi got a std

But least she has stopped looking like a laughing horse, big improvement on her nashers,

[Son of Cain]

Corrie trying to out do Emmerdale on the co-parenting theme?

[lizann]

todd has to sleep on the sofa in his own mam's house, he should dump theo now, you can see he will hurt todd badly

[parkerman]

todd has to sleep on the sofa in his own mam's house, he should dump theo now, you can see he will hurt todd badly

I'd prefer it if the producer and the scriptwriters dumped Theo.

[Son of Cain]

todd has to sleep on the sofa in his own mam's house, he should dump theo now, you can see he will hurt todd badly

In this case I have little sympathy with Todd. He needs to learn there are times when it is best to keep your mouth shut. He should have waited until Theo had finished spending time with his children.

[Perdita]

In this case I have little sympathy with Todd. He needs to learn there are times when it is best to keep your mouth shut. He should have waited until Theo had finished spending time with his children.

But then he would probably not have found out about Theo's anger issues...

[Son of Cain]

But then he would probably not have found out about Theo's anger issues...

I know all I want to know about Theo. Only one thing left that I want know is when he is leaving.

[Perdita]

I know all I want to know about Theo. Only one thing left that I want know is when he is leaving.

Not sure if he is a long term character or not... but I think the majority of viewers want him gone...

[Son of Cain]

Todd still not learned when to keep his mouth shut.

[parkerman]

I was a bit confused by tonight's episode. At one point, Adam and Dee-Dee were discussing alterations to their office. Wouldn't they need Roy's permission for that?

[lizann]

I was a bit confused by tonight's episode. At one point, Adam and Dee-Dee were discussing alterations to their office. Wouldn't they need Roy's permission for that?

why Roy, where is their office? I thought over the shop, side of the shop

[parkerman]

why Roy, where is their office? I thought over the shop, side of the shop

I think you missed the sarcasm in my remark.

Yes, they may have an office somewhere, but they carry out all their business, including talking about confidential items with clients, in Roy's cafe.

[lizann]

I think you missed the sarcasm in my remark.

Yes, they may have an office somewhere, but they carry out all their business, including talking about confidential items with clients, in Roy's cafe.

I was so taken with the drama between couples Todd/theo and carla/Lisa that I just lost myself

[parkerman]

The whole ?6,000 fiasco with Aadi is and always has been complete nonsense but just one final point before it disappears altogether with the leaving of Auntie Rani. I don't really understand why Bernie had to stint on absolutely everything, including Dev & Aadi's suits. She still had ?19,000 to play with, even if ?6,000 was going to be "lost" somewhere. That seems quite enough to me to be able to hire good suits and pay for a lot of other stuff.

[LouiseP]

Auntie Rani has withdrawn the ?25,000 though since Bernie laid into her so they are potless !

[Perdita]

A bit confused.. Are Dev and Bernie married now or not??? :hmm: