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Richie_lecturer

22-02-2006, 16:05

Blimey, I haven't commented since the weekend. :eek:

Well, what superb episodes on Monday night. The episodes were very dark, with Emily alone in a dark room, then playing the piano whilst looking at Ernest's photo - really effective I thought. When she plays that song which Ernest plays for her, she hits the wrong note at the end, leaving a discordant ending to the tune, just as Ed's actions brought a discordant end to Ernest's life. Fantastic stuff.

The Eileen and Ed stuff was really good too, out on location in Burnley. Very powerful stuff and it's easy to see why Eileen wants to give him a second chance - a melting pot full of moral dilemnas. Those scenes with Eileen and Emily were so powerful, I could feel the drama in front of me. Great work from Eileen Derbyshire and Sue Cleaver, absolutely wonderful.

The Fred and Bev stuff was great too, out on location in Northamptonshire. I recognised they were near Kettering, as I recognised a few features of the A14 from driving along there in the past (for Fred, he would have taken the M6 from Manchester down to the M1 at Coventry, then kept going straight on as the M6 turns into the A14 - Kettering's only about 15 miles further along.). Really good stuff between those two, even down to the slightest detail with the biscuit crunching and the smell of meat in the back - it's what Corrie is all about. I'm so happy for them, let's hope this Union holds firm prior to their exits.

Also good were the scenes with Sally when Audrey & Keith told her and Kevin about Craig's supposed new girl. Great acting again from Sally Whittaker. Also good was the chat about sex between David and Craig after school, I thought it was very realistic and very well done. Also to finish, loved Sean accidentally spilling the beans to Jason about Ed's past, right in front of Eileen.

It was outstanding on Monday night, not a single scene felt out of place. Well done to Daran Little and Joe Turner for some terrific work. It can only get worse surely?!

8.5-9
/10 for both. The best episodes I have seen from Corrie in a very long time.

Chris_2k11

22-02-2006, 20:08

Tonight's episode was really good I thought :D

stacyefc

23-02-2006, 00:25

i never really seen tonights as i just got in from work.

what happened?

parkerman

23-02-2006, 10:35

dddMac1

23-02-2006, 16:18

last night was good.noris had me in stitches

stacyefc

23-02-2006, 23:36

i missed it what happened? please tell me

DaVeyWaVey

24-02-2006, 15:07

Hi. I have been at Butlins since Monday so missed some episodes of Corrie. Can anyone please update me on what's been happening? Thanks :)

DaVeyWaVey

26-02-2006, 20:06

Good episode tonight. I felt sorry for Eileen at the end though :( I am glad Rosie and Craig are still together. I think Ed should leave Emily be as he has tried to apologise but as Emily hasn't accepted his apology, i think he should go knowing that he has tried to apologise and atleast Emily knows that he has tried to apologise to her. The whole Janice/Sally rivalry is ok and Ashley/Dr Matt Ramsden looks as if it's going to be a good storyline. Good episode 8/10 :)

Richie_lecturer

26-02-2006, 21:21

Very good episode again tonight. The episode focused on three plots, all solid.

The Dr Matt stuff with Fred and Ashley was good.
The stuff with Rosie's return and her stuff with Craig was good, along with the stuff with the Websters.
Finally the fallout from Ed's revelations, with Eileen and Emily was really nice as well.

Great stuff. :)

7.5-8
/10

Richie_lecturer

26-02-2006, 21:23

I agree with everything you said about Monday's Corrie, Richie. All this and the Mike Baldwin storyline as well. It is now in a completely different league to Eastenders, where the best they can come up with is a juvenile squabble between Carly and Nico's parents. Aaaarrrggghhh!!!!

Sorry, I'll stick to Coronation Street from now on...
Thanks PK. :)

Yes the Mike stuff looks good as well, looks like it will be the cherry on the top as far as current Corrie goes right now.

I think it's been in a different league to EE for about 3 years now, despite the odd up and down e.g. last year. If we put Corrie in the Premiership, EE in comparison is in Conference South. :thumbsdow

Xx-Vicky-xX

27-02-2006, 08:51

Im not likeing the whole Janice stuff its boring and stupid i really hope she leaves soon

Katy

27-02-2006, 09:31

im really looking forward to that matt story line. I thought sophie was erally good. She is so funny. Her line about Suzy watkins having teeth like a donkey made me laugh. Glad Rosie and Craig didnt split up. Sallys going to throw a fit.

I thought you premiership conferance south comment was spot on ritchie.

dddMac1

27-02-2006, 16:04

good episode last night sophie made me laugh

alan45

27-02-2006, 16:44

Im not likeing the whole Janice stuff its boring and stupid i really hope she leaves soon

I think this was to be her leaving storyline, however we now know she is not going. I for one am glad. There is plenty of mileage in her character yet

Richie_lecturer

27-02-2006, 16:47

Her 'leaving' storyline is about her quickie with Les. :sick:

DaVeyWaVey

27-02-2006, 17:55

I think this was to be her leaving storyline, however we now know she is not going. I for one am glad. There is plenty of mileage in her character yet

I am glad she is not leaving as well. It was a stupid idea to consider axing her in the first place. I think it says that she is taking a break from the show but will be back. I think she said she will be back in a month or so :)

Chris_2k11

27-02-2006, 19:46

Lmao @ Sally! :rotfl: "That's your name aint it?! Yeah but no but yeah but no but!" :rotfl:

Chris_2k11

27-02-2006, 20:03

Sally: That can't be right, I've done more than that! :confused:
Janice: Just tell him how many Webster! :rolleyes:
Sally: Two :confused:
Danny: How many Lippy? :searchme:
Janice: 25! :D

:rotfl: :lol:

alan45

27-02-2006, 20:12

Brilliant blend of comedy and pathos tonight. Cant wait for the second episode

Chris_2k11

27-02-2006, 20:59

Oh my, the scenes in the factory simply had me in stitches tonight! :rotfl:

Janice: 'Hayley nips out for 5 minutes and gets a rollocking, I get clobbered round the head and she gets snot rags!' :rotfl:

Danny: 'Get your pointy hat and your broomstick, and then scram!' :lol:

Loved tonight's two episodes! :D Vicky Entwistle has been absolutely brilliant all the way through! :thumbsup: :rotfl:

DaVeyWaVey

27-02-2006, 21:14

Great two episodes tonight. Janice just made me laugh lol. She is so funny :D I am glad she is coming back into it after her break. That's probably the main thing that stood out for me tonight. Tracy's scheming is getting a bit boring now and so is the model railway storyline. Overall rating 8/10 :)

stacyefc

27-02-2006, 22:38

i think tracys funny but evil at the same time.

i thought it was funny when sally called janice vicky pollard

dddMac1

01-03-2006, 15:13

mondays episodes where brilliant.really enjoyed sally and Janice fighting can't wait till vicky Entwistle comes back

Richie_lecturer

01-03-2006, 15:34

She's not 'gone' just yet, she still has a few things to do beforehand. :ninja:

P.S. I enjoyed Monday's episodes, good but not as good as previous episodes.

6.5/10

littlemo

01-03-2006, 22:21

DaVeyWaVey

01-03-2006, 22:44

Anyone like Corrie tonight? not much went on really but I'm liking the start of the Matt/Ashley storyline. I wonder if Matt was telling the truth when he said his wife was pregnant? I suppose that could push him into wanting to see Josh. How much does Matt know about Ashely's life now? does he realise that Claire is Ashley's wife? or does he just think she's his nanny?

Janice and Les together tonight was quite funny. They do tend to reunite now and again. I didn't see what happened with her and Danny, but clearly it caused a lot of grief.

How manipulative is Charlie?! Everybody has to sing to his tune, and this stuff with Tracey and Amy is disgusting. I can't believe Tracy is standing for it (at the moment), it's just wrong. I say at the moment because i'm sure we all have all heard a few spoilers about what's to come, good stuff!

Danny, what a fool! He had everything he could possibly need, a wife that adored him, a great partnership in a business and now he's settled for Leanne Battersby, for godsake sort yourself out man! He's crazy, what is wrong with him?

Yes. I thought it was very good tonight LittleMo. I really like the build up with the Ashley/Matt/Josh story and i think this storyline has a long way to go yet. Les and Janice were really funny tonight. Janice is a legend! and I am glad Danny regrets cheating on Frankie because it's obvious that he still loves her and i think he regrets chucking it away to be with Leanne Battersby :rolleyes: I felt sorry for Rosie at the end. I think Sally and Kevin should approve of Craig because there isn't really anything wrong with him and i hate Charlie! :) Episode Rating: 8/10 :)

littlemo

01-03-2006, 22:51

Yes. I thought it was very good tonight LittleMo. I really like the build up with the Ashley/Matt/Josh story and i think this storyline has a long way to go yet. Les and Janice were really funny tonight. Janice is a legend! and I am glad Danny regrets cheating on Frankie because it's obvious that he still loves her and i think he regrets chucking it away to be with Leanne Battersby :rolleyes: I felt sorry for Rosie at the end. I think Sally and Kevin should approve of Craig because there isn't really anything wrong with him and i hate Charlie! :) Episode Rating: 8/10 :)

Yes I agree about Craig, he's a really nice guy and should be respected by the Websters. Sally should really buck her ideas up, there's no need for all this animosity all the time. It's enought to drive you mad!

I really love the fact that Matt's back. It was great watching that scene at the nursery where he was talking to Claire, and we were thinking you don't know who he is we do. It must be a really hard nursery to get into if he's putting his child down for it when his wife is 3 months pregnant. Couldn't he make up a story better than that?! Can't wait to see him coming face to face with Ashley again, that's going to be great!

dddMac1

02-03-2006, 15:46

last night was good.Janice was quite funny.the Matt Ashley and Josh storyline should be good.it's obvious that danny regrets cheating on Frankie.if Sally gave craig a chance and got to know him she would find that he is a nice guy and he is right for Rosie

02-03-2006, 17:02

I feel sorry for Sally, she is deeply unhappy with her life and is determined to give Rosie a "better" future - whether she wants it or not!

Aw, I miss Danny and Frankie being together - i liked them as a couple.

Katy

02-03-2006, 17:23

i missed it last night. Was Matt back?

That will teach me for watching the football instead.

littlemo

02-03-2006, 18:30

i missed it last night. Was Matt back?

That will teach me for watching the football instead.

Yes Matt was back, he had quite a short scene in it but it was good. Claire and him were talking at the nursery and he was pretending he had come to enrole his baby in the school. Obviously Claire had no idea who he was.

Which football were you watching? the England Vs Uraguay was on at 8.10. It was a good match.

stacyefc

02-03-2006, 23:34

i hope matt doesn't get little josh. i didn't notice until last night but isn't he so cute

Richie_lecturer

03-03-2006, 12:57

Well he's better than baby Amy. She is horrid. :eek: :sick:

DaVeyWaVey

03-03-2006, 18:37

littlemo

03-03-2006, 21:56

I think Josh should stick with Ashley because after all, Matt decided to leave his son with Maxine and Ashley while he went off with his wife. I just think Josh should stay with Ashley until Josh grows up and decides for himself if he wants to see his father or not :)

Yes that does make sense, although I do feel a bit sorry for Matt. Fair enough he acted like a prat sleeping with Maxine and denting her and Ashley's marriage but watching him look at Josh tonight, it really did seem that he wanted to be part of his life. I think Ashley's the best person for Josh because he loves him unconditionally and that's what Maxine wanted for him. But then again Maxine didn't allow Matt to have access to Josh and she wouldn't have Matt be in their lives, so he wasn't really given the chance to prove himself a fit father.

It's a tough one!

Richie_lecturer

03-03-2006, 21:57

Good episode tonight, really enjoyed it.

So after 9 years we finally say goodbye to Janice Battersby.....

...or so we thought. :cool:

DaVeyWaVey

05-03-2006, 11:45

Good episode on Friday night. The best scene was Fiz and Janice at the end. It was so touching. I am glad they have toned Cilla down a bit because when she found out about Les sleeping with Janice in the Rovers, I thought she would fly off the handle and it would be over the top but it wasn't which was good :)

DaVeyWaVey

05-03-2006, 20:10

An ok episode tonight. The Roy/ Clifford railway story bored me though. I am not sure if anything will come out of this, I think it is just filler. I felt so sorry for Emily at the end about not knowing who she is anymore. I just wish Ed would give up on making Emily trying to forgive him. He should just leave knowing that he has tried his best. I think Sally is being really mean to Rosie saying that she will get as many jobs as possible so she can afford for her to go to boarding school. It's like she will do anything to get rid of her daughter :confused: Overall 7/10 :)

Chris_2k11

05-03-2006, 20:13

An OK episode, not great though. :thumbsdow

littlemo

05-03-2006, 20:19

It was alright, but I found myself bored through most of it. The only bit that I liked was the stuff with Les and Chesney and the Websters.

Chris_2k11

05-03-2006, 20:24

Oh well, it's been quite good lately so I suppose one bad episode won't harm. :)

Richie_lecturer

05-03-2006, 20:25

Freda's back. :cheer:

Not a bad episode, flowed rather nicely.

7/10

Chris_2k11

05-03-2006, 20:36

DaVeyWaVey

05-03-2006, 20:46

Was anyone else quite shocked at how calm Cilla was tonight? I was expecting her to just start been all mouthy and kicking off as usual but she acted quite calmly. I think she really does feel quite betrayed. It was good to see a different side to her character. :)

Yeah i was actually really surprised. I thought that she would have kicked off big time and it would be really over the top and badly acted but because her reaction was toned down tonight, I thought it was better acted :)

littlemo

05-03-2006, 23:18

Yeah i was actually really surprised. I thought that she would have kicked off big time and it would be really over the top and badly acted but because her reaction was toned down tonight, I thought it was better acted :)

Yeah I know, I was surprised that Cilla took the news as calmly as she did. It was like she was in a total state of shock, and I just didn't think she loved Les as much as she showed tonight. I liked the way they showed Chesney's reaction to the news, he's such a great little actor.

dddMac1

06-03-2006, 15:46

good episode even though i don't like cilla i was suprised how calm she was last night good Acting,finding Roy and whats his face Boring

CrazyLea

06-03-2006, 15:55

i missed sundays episode.. could someone tell me what happened please? if anything excitng/important happened.. thanks :p

Chris_2k11

06-03-2006, 16:49

finding Roy and whats his face BoringOh yes I have to agree. Complete tosh! :wall:

Richie_lecturer

06-03-2006, 17:32

I wonder if Clifford has a big red dog? :confused:

alan45

06-03-2006, 20:13

Brilliant first part of Corrie tonight. Cant wait for part two. Sally has lost the plot

CrazyLea

06-03-2006, 20:36

Brilliant first part of Corrie tonight. Cant wait for part two. Sally has lost the plot

i was thinking the same! it was really good! i feel sorry for sally a bit. she really is losing it.

littlemo

06-03-2006, 21:14

Absolutely fantastic episode tonight! Loving the Ashley/Matt storyline, it's really gripping. Also the stuff with Sally and Rosie, it was really emotional stuff. Not usually that much of a fan of Corrie, but it beat EE hands down tonight.

Pixie

06-03-2006, 21:27

the sally/rosie story line was really good tonight

Angeltigger

06-03-2006, 21:37

I thought Sally was really going to kill rosie and she looked well scared- did not understand what was going on with matt and Ashley when i read it on here! but found out on the show! Ashley had no right to shout at claire she was not to know! cilla was good not to back down from les as he called her the wrong name

Missed the secord part after the break- loved Rosie sister outside the fish & chips shop!

dddMac1

07-03-2006, 16:11

Brillian episode last night but Sally could of killed Rosie

Chris_2k11

07-03-2006, 17:40

Can't believe I missed all the drama with Sally & Rosie last night! :crying:

Richie_lecturer

07-03-2006, 17:54

Catch the omnibus on ITV2 at the weekend. :)

Don't bother with the 'significant other' soap, that was a load of rubbish yet again. :thumbsdow

alan45

07-03-2006, 18:27

'significant other' soap, that was a load of rubbish yet again. :thumbsdowI hope you dont mean Emmerdale, :angry:

Richie_lecturer

07-03-2006, 18:29

I knew someone would pick up on that. :rolleyes: :p

I meant the soap with a compass direction in its title. :nono:

Chris_2k11

07-03-2006, 18:30

Hmm... who could you mean Richie? :hmm: I can't possibly think :rolleyes: :lol:

Richie_lecturer

07-03-2006, 18:38

SouthSide?
NorthyOaks?
WestBours?

You decide..

Chris_2k11

07-03-2006, 18:40

SouthSide?
NorthyOaks?
WestBours?

You decide..lmao! :rotfl: Hmm... it's a tough one Richie!

parkerman

07-03-2006, 18:58

It must be Crossroads then.............!

alan45

07-03-2006, 19:04

It must be Crossroads then.............!Is Th WEST Wing a soap :searchme:

Chris_2k11

07-03-2006, 19:09

We're going to get told off for going off-topic folks :nono: :p

DaVeyWaVey

07-03-2006, 19:25

Loved Corrie last night. Sally went mad and it was brilliant!!!! :D Rosie's acting was great and the Ashley/Matt story seems to be coming to a head :)
Overall 9/10 :)

feelingyellow

07-03-2006, 20:33

Sally, Rosie and Kevin were very good last night! Well with the exception of Rosie's 'Mum's' most annoying thing ever! :mad:
Didn't like Matt, he seemed really lifeless... very dull indeed - though Ashley was very good! :thumbsup:
Hmm, I like this whole Kelly/Becky thing so far... I wonder what Kelly was in jail for? I'm guessing it's robbery but I think it would be good if it was something else, less obvious and more interesting :)

Keating's babe

08-03-2006, 15:25

I am glad that Janice has left the show. Just a shame she is coming back. :thumbsdow She used to be an asset to the show when she first joined but lately she is just a caricature. Cilla on the other hand has improved since joining and I'm glad we have got to see a softer side to her.

The Webster storyline is fab and great acting from everyone. :thumbsup: It makes you wonder though whether Kev and Sal actually realise they have a second daughter. :p

I think Ed and Eileen actually made a sweet couple. And it's a different storyline which hasn't been done in the soaps. How would you react coming face to face with the person who murdered your beloved? yes Ed has served his time and is a reformed man, but would you be able to forgive someone who killed a member of your family?

Katy

08-03-2006, 20:32

theres something now quite right with Becky the factory worker, i not quite worked out what.

Les was funny. I enjoyed Angry Ashley as well, in the service station.

littlemo

08-03-2006, 23:13

I enjoyed Angry Ashley as well, in the service station.

Yes, Ashley really told him didn't he! It was brilliant! And Corrie was very correct, as far as the law's concerned Ashley is Joshua's dad. I think Ashley's right in a lot of ways, he's brought Josh up, and he loves him more than anything. Maxine certainly wouldn't want Matt involved in Josh's life, she made that plain from the start. And the fact that he would turn up now out of the blue, when he has barely contacted Ashley since Maxine died is pretty selfish!

I think Josh should be given the all the information when he's old enough to understand, and be allowed to make a decision to contact Matt or not, whatever he decides. It shouldn't be on Matt's terms. Matt may be the one with the money, but I think Ashley and Claire are the ones with the most love to give.

I wonder how long the marriage to Charlie lasted after they left Weatherfield? not long I shouldn't wonder. Maybe her driving out with Matt on her arm, was her just wanting to seem like she'd won the battle, like she had to prove a point to Maxine.

dddMac1

09-03-2006, 15:37

Ashley has every right to keep Josh he has been there for him which is more than Matt, Matt should just leave him alone and let Josh decide when he is older .

Richie_lecturer

09-03-2006, 16:40

Good episode again last night, but I thought it was a little underwhelming throughout. Peter Whalley is normally a good writer, but there just seemed to be a certain spark missing on Wednesday.

Nonetheless I enjoyed it, but I felt it could have been better.

6.5/10

littlemo

09-03-2006, 19:13

Ashley has every right to keep Josh he has been there for him which is more than Matt, Matt should just leave him alone and let Josh decide when he is older .

Yeah I agree! I do sympathise with Matt's situation but he knew about Maxine being dead since she was, to turn up now just because his new wife can't have kids is selfish and unecessairy.

Siobhan

10-03-2006, 13:06

Ashley has every right to keep Josh he has been there for him which is more than Matt, Matt should just leave him alone and let Josh decide when he is older .

I might be wrong but when maxine died, did they not have a paternity test and it was discovered Josh was Matt's but Matt said that Ashley could look after him. Is he allowed to go back on that now cause his current wife can't have kids? Is Ashley not the legal guardiant of Josh?

brooksyrules

10-03-2006, 13:10

yeah i thinks thats what happened

Chris_2k11

12-03-2006, 20:54

Johnny Briggs = Brilliant as always.

Leanne Battersby = Needed a good slap as always.

Richie_lecturer

12-03-2006, 20:55

Aye, was marvellous tonight. The winter of Mike Baldwin is setting in.

*-Rooney-*

12-03-2006, 21:23

i did think that it was sad to see mike in that state now after so many years of being strong and when he asked for alma that was sad too

alan45

12-03-2006, 21:30

Aye, was marvellous tonight. The winter of Mike Baldwin is setting in.The acting by Johnny Briggs was superb. If he doesnt win a lifetime achievement award at the Soap awards this year there is no justice. June brown deservedly won it last year

dddMac1

13-03-2006, 15:45

good episode last night.it's really sad to see mike like this, good Acting From Johnny Briggs

Chris_2k11

13-03-2006, 20:04

How dare Matt just let himself in the back garden like that :nono:

This Mike stuff is just getting better and better by the way.

alan45

13-03-2006, 20:10

Yet another superb bit of acting by Johnny Briggs. Absolutely Brilliant

Chris_2k11

13-03-2006, 21:05

Aww, what an emotional ending with Mike. :( Two great episodes once again tonight. Corrie is definitely back on top form in my opinion. I criticised it back in 2005 when it was going through a rough patch with all the so-called 'comedy' being thrown at us, but it's picked up so much in the last few months and I think it's fantastic right now, especially with all this stuff with Mike going on. It's most definitely my favourite soap at the moment! :cheer:

chance

13-03-2006, 21:22

Brilliant episodes tonight,very very sad,excellent acting by jonny briggs.

littlemo

13-03-2006, 22:28

Fantastic! I really loved both episodes. When the first finished I couldn't wait for the second. Definetely Johnny Briggs was great, and Matt was his usual arrogant self.

Audrey got involved in both storylines tonight, good day for her. Nice interaction between her and Matt, gave us a bit of past history, made us remember what actually happened back then. Ashley's putting too much of a burden on Claire. All this stuff with Matt is really making him hostile towards her and it's not right. And she can't be expected to fight Matt off when she's pregnant. Who wouldn't get a bit emotional faced with that proposition?! He doesn't seem to realise how distressed she is. And him calling Claire weak, she tried her best for crying out loud! I do feel for Ashley though, it's an awful situation to be in!

I'm glad Fiz wants to go travelling, you can't believe how narrowminded the people are in Weatherfield. Was it Kelly who said 'Why would you want to do that, your not a student!' It's like they think you've only got one chance and period in life to do this stuff, and if you miss it well that's it forever. You will be bored forever. And Kirk if you want to go away with Fiz just do it!

Richie_lecturer

13-03-2006, 22:30

Great episodes, Johnny Briggs was the star of the show again.

Loved the reference to Elsie Tanner. :cool:

Cornishbabe

13-03-2006, 22:33

Great eppisode and great acting by johnny briggs. I cant believe danny is still after mikes money though

the_watts_rule

14-03-2006, 08:35

2 great episdoes last night! The Mike storyline is such a shame. Great Acting by Johnny Briggs.

The Ashley/Matt/Claire/Joshua storyline was good aswell.

Richie_lecturer

14-03-2006, 16:19

The Mike storyline is such a shame.
:confused: :confused: :confused:

Keating's babe

15-03-2006, 12:40

Hats off to Johnny Briggs for his excellent portrayal of someone with Alzhiemers disease. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Well done to Corrie for running the storyline which goes to show this disease can happen to anyone. Hopefully it will make everyone more aware of this.

dddMac1

15-03-2006, 15:51

mondays two episodes where good,this storyline is quite interesting it highlights the issue well done to Johnny Briggs great acting

Siobhan

15-03-2006, 15:56

I haven't watched corrie is such a long time but I caught the repeats yesterday and I have to say Johnny Briggs is a fantastic actor. Felt so sorry for Dreary and Ken, when he didn't recognise them. He is doing a blinding job on this issue. Well done corrie :clap::clap:

stacyefc

15-03-2006, 23:38

i think the mike storyline is really sad.

i think ashley is being really horrible to claire over josh/matt storyline.

littlemo

15-03-2006, 23:51

i think the mike storyline is really sad.

i think ashley is being really horrible to claire over josh/matt storyline.

Yes I agree on both counts. I really hated Ashley's behaviour tonight, it's really strange for him to be acting in this way. You'd think he'd be doing everything he can to protect Claire, her being pregnant with his baby, but it's like he couldn't care less how she feels. Fred's words didn't help. Ashley should open his eyes to what Claire actually does for him. She's looked after Josh since he was a baby, it's clear she's besotted with him. Ashley just doesn't seem to realise. Anyway he soon will.

And she was right about Maxine, she certainly wasn't a saint. Clare's much better suited to Ashley. Although opposites do attract.

stacyefc

15-03-2006, 23:53

i know the way he acted when matt grabbed josh how did he expect claire to grab josh off him he's alot stronger than her

littlemo

15-03-2006, 23:56

i know the way he acted when matt grabbed josh how did he expect claire to grab josh off him he's alot stronger than her

Exactly! It's about time he thought about Claire, and putting his family first, instead of Matt.

dddMac1

16-03-2006, 15:15

Ashley should put claire first,but he is scared of losing Josh Because it's all he has got left of Maxine

parkerman

16-03-2006, 15:18

mondays two episodes where good,this storyline is quite interesting it highlights the issue well done to Johnny Briggs great acting

I agree that Johnny Briggs is a great actor. But I think we shouldn't overlook the part Bradley Walsh is playing in all this as well. Another great piece of acting. The two together are really making this story work well.

Keating's babe

16-03-2006, 15:25

You are right Bradley has also been fantastic. Somehow I think he won't swindle Mike.

Ashley is behaving like a complete prat. Poor Claire - and he didn't even bother going with her to her appointment. :eek:

Richie_lecturer

16-03-2006, 16:05

I agree that Johnny Briggs is a great actor. But I think we shouldn't overlook the part Bradley Walsh is playing in all this as well. Another great piece of acting. The two together are really making this story work well.

Hear hear to all of that. :clap:

Corrie is fantastic atm, putting its main rival to shame.

Chris_2k11

16-03-2006, 18:00

Somehow I think he won't swindle Mike.I don't think he will either. :) Lets hope he dumps that money mad bitch Leanne instead! :cheer:

shannisrules

16-03-2006, 18:26

yeh ive noticed that danny seems to be having second thoughts lets hope he gets rid of leanne and looks after his father before its too late

parkerman

19-03-2006, 19:17

Whilst I find the Mike Baldwin story very moving and well acted by all those concerned, the scriptwriters have made some major errors regarding power of attorney and enduring power of attorney. As things stand at the moment, Danny could not possibly have enduring power of attorney, he could only have power of attorney which means that Mike could, if he wishes still sign his own cheques etc.

Before getting enduring power of attorney, the three closest relatives have to be written to and asked if they have any objections to (in this case) Danny being given enduring power. Which means that Adam, Jamie and ? would all be able to object.

I have just been through all this with my mother-in-law, so I know what happens.

*-Rooney-*

19-03-2006, 20:04

i think the question mark that you mentioned is his son mark

Chris_2k11

19-03-2006, 20:23

Great episode tonight. Enjoyed it.

parkerman

19-03-2006, 20:28

i think the question mark that you mentioned is his son mark

That's the one. Thanks. :cheer:

Richie_lecturer

20-03-2006, 00:25

Another really good episode tonight. Loved the flashbacks of Alma, really good. Fred was great too at the end. The guy who plays Matt Ramsden is still such a crap actor, he should follow his family tradition and work in a Fish & Chip shop, hopefully to be chucked in the batter mix.

The rest was OK, filler-ish really.

8/10

dddMac1

20-03-2006, 15:58

another great episode last night.Maria's face when Molly only gave her 50p from her and Tyrones bank bank acount.the Flashbacks of Alma where good it's really heartbreaking to see Mike like this

shannisrules

20-03-2006, 20:52

i love violets new hairstyle has she had it cut or something aso loved the windups between jason sarah and violet

Chris_2k11

20-03-2006, 21:02

An OK couple of episodes tonight. Not great but fairly good. :)

Sarah becomes more irritating by the day. :thumbsdow

Richie_lecturer

20-03-2006, 21:39

Yes OK tonight, but a drop on the recent high standards that's for sure.

Sarah must go. That stuff in the Rovers was terrible. :thumbsdow

Kate Ford must also go. Another dire performance from this innoculous actress. :thumbsdow

*-Rooney-*

20-03-2006, 22:05

i have got to say violet was on top form when she acted like her and jason had been talking just as sarah got back that was cracking, sarah deserved it

*-Rooney-*

20-03-2006, 22:09

oh i also have to comment on tracys terrible fake crying, come on tracy you can do better than that, that was so sad when mike phoned his friend to say he had a cracker in his house but couldnt remember her name coronation streeet is showing the real effects of alzheimers and he is playing it so well

chance

22-03-2006, 22:00

Good eppy tonight,sad when mike and deirdre were dancing and she cried.Cant stand sarah blimmin lou! Is Danny trying to get mike in to a home by suggesting that health spa type place?

Cornishbabe

22-03-2006, 22:45

The whole deirdree mike scene was sad. BUt great acting form them both.

Chris_2k11

22-03-2006, 22:50

I didn't think much of tonight's episode. Nowhere near as good as some of the previous ones...

*-Rooney-*

22-03-2006, 23:11

i loved the look on sarahs face when violet told her about the proposal, violet was always quiet around sarah and jason when they got together but at last violet can play fire with fire. but the mike scenes were so sad maybe he should give the home a thought

Richie_lecturer

23-03-2006, 10:46

I thought that was very good myself.

The Mike and Deirdre conversation was great. It was nice to hear a few mentions of Len Fairclough and the fantastic Eddie Yeates. :cool: Takes me well back. :o

The Violet stuff was OK, but Charlie and Tracy is a bore, not helped by Kate Ford's woeful 'acting'. :thumbsdow

7-7.5
/10

dddMac1

23-03-2006, 15:39

good episode last night.it was sad when Mike and Deidre where dancing but the conversation was good, sarah overreacted with Jason

*-Rooney-*

23-03-2006, 15:46

i dont think sarah over reacted with jason thats a bit of a blow dont you think finding out that your boyfriend proposed to his ex while he was still with you, thats got to hurt

*-Rooney-*

25-03-2006, 00:35

I Have To Say Leanne Battersbay has Sunk Low But Letting Mike Take Her Out Shopping To Get A New Wardrobe That Is Low He Has Alzheimers Thats Bad, And Danny Seems To Be Softening To Mike

Richie_lecturer

25-03-2006, 17:36

Last night was quite poor IMO, worst episode in ages.

The Leanne/Mike/Danny stuff was good, while Blanche was on top form as ever, as was Audrey.

The rest was bad though. Jason and Sarah - zzzzzzzzzz; the Rovers rota - zzzzzzzzz, and saved for last, Tracy/Charlie - zzzzzzzzzzzz. Kate Ford = :thumbsdow :mad:

This smoking/hot-pot business sounds good though, very realistic and in keeping with modern events. :thumbsup:

5/10

*-Rooney-*

25-03-2006, 17:48

I Do Actually THINK I Saw A Glimse Of Humanity In Danny When He Found Out Leanne Let Mike Take Her Shopping, But Yeah Apart From That The Street Do Need Some Storylines And Quick

parkerman

25-03-2006, 18:03

Last night was quite poor IMO, worst episode in ages.

Kate Ford = :thumbsdow :mad:

5/10

How about a new soap starring Kate Ford and Louisa Lytton?

:thumbsup: ...er, I mean :thumbsdow

*-Rooney-*

25-03-2006, 18:06

im not wanting to sound stupid but whos louisa lytton

parkerman

25-03-2006, 18:10

She plays Ruby in Eastenders...

*-Rooney-*

25-03-2006, 18:20

i like her okay sure she hasnt hadf any major storylines but give her time i think she has a lot of potential when is she coming back

Chris_2k11

25-03-2006, 19:38

Last night was quite poor IMO, worst episode in ages.My god, somebody catch me before I faint! :eek: :lol:

Richie_lecturer

25-03-2006, 21:30

Why Chris? I'm impartial. I'll say when something's good and when something's bad. Even you have preferred Corrie to other soaps lately. It's been on the up again since Summer, and the last couple of months have been fantastic. However with the Matt Ramsden storyline ending (which was great despite the awful wooden Dr Ramsden returning), and the likes of Kate Ford getting more airtime with this current fake abortion business as Tracy Barlow, it was bound to hit a rough patch sooner or later, despite the excellent Mike stuff right now. At least it was good enough for 5 out of 10, for me. I can count on one hand how many times EE has rated as high as 5 so far this year, but that's for another thread!

Richie_lecturer

25-03-2006, 21:32

How about a new soap starring Kate Ford and Louisa Lytton?

:thumbsup: ...er, I mean :thumbsdow

Don't, please, no!

If those two are to combine, it should only be for bonfire night.

Cornishbabe

26-03-2006, 19:39

um why did sara just say yes to jasons proposal is she totally stupid

alan45

26-03-2006, 19:50

um why did sara just say yes to jasons proposal is she totally stupidYes and getting stupider by the minute :sick: :wall:

Chris_2k11

26-03-2006, 19:53

Eileen's reaction was totally OTT. :thumbsdow

Cornishbabe

26-03-2006, 19:54

Why the hell. This is total madness.

alan45

26-03-2006, 19:55

Eileen's reaction was totally OTT. :thumbsdowFor me it was the only bright spark in the tedious Sarah and Jason crapology

Chris_2k11

26-03-2006, 19:56

What a stupid episode. Didn't like that at all.

shannisrules

26-03-2006, 19:59

okay that was weired saarah was having a go at thim then o yes jason ill marry you a bit unrealistic plus does sarah actually think it really gets on violets nerves?

*-Rooney-*

26-03-2006, 20:09

maybe being engaged to one grimshaw isnt enough she wanted the two of them but i think their perfect together because she is a total bunny boiler, who else would put up with her

alan45

26-03-2006, 20:15

It amazes me that Jason can go out with the super mature Violet and end up proposing to the totally immature Sarah. It must be a sex thing. Thats the only explanation I cancome up with

DaVeyWaVey

26-03-2006, 20:16

Pretty rubbish episode tonight. I hate Sarah :mad: and i don't think she honestly loves Jason because of the way she hated him and then accepted his proposal straight away by saying "ok" then wanting to announce the engagement in front of Violet. She just accepted Jason's proposal to get back at Violet i think :rolleyes:

Richie_lecturer

26-03-2006, 22:19

What a load of rubbish once again.

The Sarah and Jason stuff was absolute tripe as usual, but I enjoyed the Gail and Eileen stuff.

The Shelley stuff bored me senseless too. Can't wait for her to leave.

Blimey Corrie is getting nearly as bad as EastEnders. That must mean Corrie is bad. :p

4.5/10

shannisrules

26-03-2006, 22:24

oy eastenders is good ill have you know lol, but that was a pretty rubbuish episode eileen went a bit far with all the slaps made it a little unrealistic and unbelievable dont even get me started on jason and sarah ...what a child sarah is acting like!

Richie_lecturer

26-03-2006, 22:27

I'm talking about the state of that show over the last three years, it's not a swipe at the show itself.

Back on topic, I hope this nonsense gets balanced out with the Mike stuff now, as it really is tedious.

*-Rooney-*

26-03-2006, 23:59

maybe corrie are trying to re live the fight in the streets between gail and eileen in their dressing gowns because it might easily happen the way the kids are acting and the fact that eileen likes violet

*-Rooney-*

27-03-2006, 00:01

congratulations to johnny briggs for his acting though no complaints here he is really showing all sides of the disease :cheer: he will be a missed character though :crying:

DaVeyWaVey

27-03-2006, 19:03

congratulations to johnny briggs for his acting though no complaints here he is really showing all sides of the disease :cheer: he will be a missed character though :crying:

Yeah i am going to miss Mike. The street won't be the same without him but i am sure Corrie can survive without him. Hopefully tonight's double whammy will be better than last night's episode :p

Richie_lecturer

27-03-2006, 22:02

Much better tonight. :)

The first ep was a bit average, but the second was very good. Highlights came from the Mike/Baldwin stuff and the Platts household.

6/10 for first and 7.5/10 for second.

DaVeyWaVey

27-03-2006, 22:21

Really liked tonight's two episodes. They were brilliant. The Mike storyline is being portrayed really well and i think Jamie cares for Mike much more than Danny and i think he should stay at home to be looked after. The Platts were excellent tonight but i don't think it is Phil sending the strange cards, i think he can lose his temper at times. Becky is really weird especially when she told Kelly to punch Norris and when she threatened Norris saying to leave Kelly alone. Ronnie's flirting with Charlie is sooo boring but it's nice to see Tracy and Steve talking like adults about Amy and Amy's character has changed. Sarah was ok tonight, much more bearable unlike last night. Overall 9/10 :)

Chris_2k11

27-03-2006, 22:24

I didn't enjoy tonight's episode. Found them quite boring. It didn't feel like much was going on...

*-Rooney-*

27-03-2006, 22:46

ronnie was acting like she had a split personality tonight first even in the pub she is leading charlie on when tracy or steve werent looking and back at the flat she was still doing it then she suddenly changed and left what was that all about

alan45

27-03-2006, 23:25

I didn't enjoy tonight's episode. Found them quite boring. It didn't feel like much was going on...I thought the Mike stuff was brilliant tonight. I think Ronnie is playing a dangerous game with the odious Charlie though

littlemo

27-03-2006, 23:28

I thought the Mike stuff was brilliant tonight. I think Ronnie is playing a dangerous game with the odious Charlie though

Yeah, but I don't really care about Ronnie anymore, I think she's being really horrible. Steve deserves much better than her. Karen was a bit manipulative, but she wasn't evil. Bring Karen back!

*-Rooney-*

27-03-2006, 23:38

well it does show from ronnies past that she likes dangerous men i think she is just using steve until someone more exciting comes along and wants her but i wouldnt want to be the one when tracy found out or even worse when charlie found out hes being taken for a ride

alan45

27-03-2006, 23:53

Yeah, but I don't really care about Ronnie anymore, I think she's being really horrible. Steve deserves much better than her. Karen was a bit manipulative, but she wasn't evil. Bring Karen back!It's obvious that her character is going so they are giving her a personality makeover as they seem to do in all soaps. After all look at your charcater in EE :)

*-Rooney-*

28-03-2006, 00:18

im confused what character in eastenders

parkerman

28-03-2006, 09:36

All of them! :cheer: :) :clap:

dddMac1

28-03-2006, 16:08

last nights episode was ok corrie are potraying Mikes illness really well

DaVeyWaVey

29-03-2006, 22:43

Great episode tonight again. The Mike storyline i really like at the moment. I think it's being portrayed really well and it's heartbreaking especially seeing everyone's reactions. The Ronnie/Charlie/Tracy stuff was ok but i don't really like Ronnie as a character. Overall 8/10 :)

stacyefc

29-03-2006, 23:40

i don't like ronnie either, i don't get what she was doing on monday nights epiode why was she flirting with charlie the way she was

alan45

29-03-2006, 23:54

The problem is Ronnie has been axed and now the scriptwriters dont give two flyin fuc*s about he o her character

littlemo

29-03-2006, 23:56

i don't like ronnie either, i don't get what she was doing on monday nights epiode why was she flirting with charlie the way she was

Because she can! I think she's one of those women that needs to be the centre attention. She really annoys me. She's got a great guy in Steve. But if she wants to go down the same road that she did with her husband, that's up to her, isn't it?! We know she won't because she's leaving, but she would do if she got anymore embroiled in Charlie.

stacyefc

29-03-2006, 23:59

no but what imean is it was out of the blue she never speaks to charlie and then on monday she was fliritng like mad with him, i just didn't get it.

anyway i heard that steve will get with frankie soon

Johnny Allen

30-03-2006, 07:41

All I can say is thank goodness that Sarah and Jason weren't in it too much. Im really enjoying the Deidre and Mike stuff-very touching.

dddMac1

30-03-2006, 16:08

another good episode last night wonder if Les knows about mikes illness

DaVeyWaVey

31-03-2006, 20:44

another good episode last night wonder if Les knows about mikes illness

Yeah i was wondering about that as well because Les didn't seem to be really knowing what's going on when Mike stormed into his house. I thought he would know though. Another good episode tonight, the Mike storyline was as good as usual and i felt sorry for Sean but it was great to see him and Jamie talking and Jamie telling Sean that he would find someone one day. It was really touching. 9/10 :)

Richie_lecturer

31-03-2006, 21:32

Above average tonight.

Mike stuff was great as always. Also the stuff with Danny and Jamie was good.

Liked Sean and Jamie's chat.

Becky/Kelly stuff - zzzzzzz

Blanche is great but I felt she was a bit forced tonight with this Rovers boycott storyline.

6.5/10

Johnny Allen

31-03-2006, 22:29

Bradley Walsh is showing what a fine actor he is, his range within the soap has been nothing short of excellence, and for a natural comic he is showing what a fine actor he is going to be. Good episode, as Richie said the Becky and Kelly stuff is tiring, two very pointless characters. Blanche- well now there is a comic genius.

*-Rooney-*

01-04-2006, 01:12

yeah i know when i was watching that i was surprised that les was unaware about mike especially since his daughter leanne is the current carer of him. I know les is sort of an outcast but the story of mike surly everyone knows about him, whether they liked him or not

*-Rooney-*

01-04-2006, 02:55

I Do Have To Admit That Johnny Briggs Has Acted Mike Baldwins Part So Well Its Unbelieveable, He Does Deserve A Long Time Standing Award

Richie_lecturer

01-04-2006, 02:57

..But I swear I saw him sitting down the other day. :confused:

The cheat. :hmm:

Chris_2k11

01-04-2006, 12:59

..But I swear I saw him sitting down the other day. :confused:

The cheat. :hmm:lmao! :rotfl: You crack me up!

Chris_2k11

02-04-2006, 20:13

Apart from the consistently brilliant Mike stuff, tonight's episode was not good. :nono:

DaVeyWaVey

02-04-2006, 20:19

Apart from the consistently brilliant Mike stuff, tonight's episode was not good. :nono:

I have to agree with everything you said Birks_2k4. The Monday double episodes are usually the best of the week's Corrie episodes so it should be better tomorrow :)

alan45

02-04-2006, 20:26

I have to agree with everything you said Birks_2k4. The Monday double episodes are usually the best of the week's Corrie episodes so it should be better tomorrow :)I agree with both of you. The Mike bits were yhe only good bit in tonights show

stacyefc

03-04-2006, 12:49

i wathced it and i can't even remember what happened last night. i just remember mike was having a drink in the pub

DaVeyWaVey

03-04-2006, 21:39

The double episode of Corrie tonight was great. The Mike storyline was brilliant as well and it's also very sad as well. In the first episode, i thought Leanne was really going to lose it with Mike and it just shows that she and everyone else is finding it tough to look after him. It was good how they reflected Mike getting mixed up with Mark and Adam (i think) and he thought Adam went off with his wife to be and not him. Les is really serious adopting Chesney as well. It really shows that Les really wants to be a proper father to Chesney. I wonder if him lying about his criminal record would effect his chances though?? Kym Marsh also made her debut as Michelle as well, her debut wasn't too bad. Overall 9/10 :)

*-Rooney-*

03-04-2006, 22:06

Richie_lecturer

04-04-2006, 01:06

What a great set of episodes tonight, in particular the second one. :cheer: :clap:

The Mike stuff was superb. It was really heartbreaking stuff to watch. Great performance from Rupert Hill too, who's really improved lately. Nice to see Mark back in the show, but the same can't be said for wooden Adam. :thumbsdow

The singing stuff was a bit dull. I hope Kym Marsh is just in it for 4 episodes.

The Blanche/Rita stuff in the Rovers was good too, as was the stuff at the Battersbys.

All in all a very good night for Coronation Street. Sadly only two episodes left of Mike Baldwin. :(

1st ep: 7.5/10;
2nd ep: 8.5/10.

alan45

04-04-2006, 01:21

What a superb couple of episodes tonigh. Brilliant, just brilliant.

parkerman

04-04-2006, 10:29

I agree. Johnny Briggs is just brilliant. Bradley Walsh is also great. They are really both acting their socks off and making this story the tear-jerker it should be.

The stuff with Chesney, Les and Cilla was really good as well. And provided a nice comic counterpoint to the intensity of the Mike Baldwin scenes.

RealityGap

04-04-2006, 10:32

The MIke scenes are just fantastic it is nice to see that they are keeping it real and showing how the family is pulling appart all believing that they know best for the person involved.

Johnny Briggs is really doing such a great job I just want to reach in and pull him out and keep him safe - not feelings I have ever had for Mike believe me!!

DaVeyWaVey

04-04-2006, 17:40

i have to say that everyone knows the state of mind mike is in now and that its hard to look after him, so i think it is totally wrong for danny to expect leanne who isnt related to look after him every day

I agree with you. Danny just uses Leanne as Mike's carer. It would be good if he took more responsibility for Mike's well-being and i don't think they should put Mike in a home. I am sure if all the Baldwins worked together than they could all manage to look after Mike.

Richie_lecturer

04-04-2006, 19:13

I liked the rolling credits last night too. I thought that made it extra special. :)

*-Rooney-*

04-04-2006, 19:42

i must have missed that what happened

Richie_lecturer

04-04-2006, 20:07

They had the final scene in the rain in a park near Mark's house. Jamie and Frankie were walking a soaking Mike back to the car and as they walked away with their backs to the camera, the credits started rolling. Normally at the end of the final scene we have the blue background, but this time it didn't fade in until the second half of the credits.

stacyefc

04-04-2006, 23:54

i thought mondays episode was really good and really sad. i think the part is being palyed brilliant by johnny briggs

*-Rooney-*

05-04-2006, 16:20

i thought mondays episode was really good and really sad. i think the part is being palyed brilliant by johnny briggs

i have to say though on monday i was totally shocked when mark opened the door, it is good to see that there are some actors/actresses that are willing to come back into an episode for a farewell or a funeral etc

chance

05-04-2006, 20:10

Feel quite sorry for Penny as she was kinda pushed out of the way by Danny,so she couldnt really get involved with the helping of Mike.Leanne is just a selfish b****.If i were Danny i'd get rid! By the way..is sthe actress pregnant in real life,either that or that dressing gown she wears makes her look huge!

littlemo

05-04-2006, 20:13

Chris_2k11

07-04-2006, 00:07

Well today's the day folks! :(

Richie_lecturer

07-04-2006, 02:16

Yep, after 30 years it's the end of an era. I'm sure (with the exception of Ray Langton), this is the first death of a long standing Corrie character (I don't classify Alma as one of these), since Alf Roberts died of a stroke in 1999, after 38 years in Corrie (he joined just after it started).

Don't forget to watch Farewell Mike straight after the episode at 8pm as well. Go on, you know how rubbish BBC1 is at 8pm on a Friday night these days. :nono:

Xx-Vicky-xX

07-04-2006, 08:33

I dunno wether to watch it or not as im not really a corrie fan anymore but if i do i deffinately will not be watching Farewell Mike im to dedicated to BBC1 Monday Tuesday Thursdays and Fridays

no1abbafan

07-04-2006, 23:23

Thought there would be more opinions on tonights episode but obviously not or everyone is overcome. I thought it was a brill episode, and Corrie is not a favourite of mine - If Johnny Briggs doesn't get an award for his acting then there is no justice. It was pure class.

Richie_lecturer

07-04-2006, 23:36

Don't get me wrong, I thought it was good, but it could have been so much better IMO.

I thought Danny and Jamie were good again tonight. The scene at the end was nice too, though I would have preferred the aerial scene at the end to go over the credits, rather than the bland ITV generic background.

My main gripe with the episode was not just Mike somehow getting back to Weatherfield on foot, but also the 'filler' stuff. The Liz/Vernon/Michelle stuff is painful to watch, and without the likes of Sally and Janice in Underworld, the scenes with those left (Kelly/Joanne et al) were dull.

I think if John Fay had written this instead of Darren, I would have been very pleased with the outcome. When I saw Darren's name on the opening titles, I feared it wouldn't be a perfect end for Johnny Briggs that he so richly deserved, and I was sortof proved right. I think the funeral will be much better though, when that happens. It looks good from the pictures I've seen.

The episode aside, it's been a privilege to have grown up with Mike Baldwin. Johnny Briggs has been a great servent to Coronation Street for 29 and a half years, and the place will be much poorer without him. The storyline of his downfall has been excellent on the whole, and I have really enjoyed it. The excellent 'Farewell Mike' show straight after the episode was also great. Best of luck to Johnny on his retirement.

End of an era.

6.5/10

*-Rooney-*

07-04-2006, 23:43

i have to agree the whole mike story line up to now has been acted out so brilliantly so i was expecting a sadder exit, i thought i would be in tears because it has so great since he came back.

maybe i was just expecting too much

Johnny Allen

08-04-2006, 07:59

Yeah I was left underwhelmed, all this big build up and all the great acting Johnny Briggs had produced, and it didn't really meet with a massive climax, I was expecting myself to cry buckets, but I didn't cry at all, and I think Deidre should have come out onto the street.

All the other stuff was predictable, I particulary dislike this whole Kelly and that other girl (the psycho one) stuff, it's just dull

Abbie

08-04-2006, 15:53

last night was amazing , it jas been really well acted through out as well, just amazing

parkerman

08-04-2006, 19:09

I have to say I agree with you Richie. I was a bit disappointed in Mike's final episode. The whole storyline had been brilliant and the lead up this week too was very good, but I did find it totally inplausible that Mike managed to get out of the hospital without being spotted and then even managed to get back to Coronation Street.

Johnny Brigggs, William Roache, Bradley Walsh and the others involved were brilliant as usual, but I feel they were let down at the end by the script.

Abbie

08-04-2006, 20:31

i do agree and thought they would of done something a bit bigger than they did, but i think the way they did touched many peoples hearts and i liked the way they brought the other oldest memebers of the street around him

angelblue

08-04-2006, 22:43

I dont know an about anyone else but i dont really watch but i have lately.

It was heartbreaking to see how scared mike was awww bless

The end made me cry when danny held his dad in his arm and rocked him that was so sad :crying:

Great performance from everyone involved :)

Chris_2k11

08-04-2006, 22:55

Johnny Brigggs, William Roache, Bradley Walsh and the others involved were brilliant as usual, but I feel they were let down at the end by the script.I didn't think William Roache was very good at all.

Bad acting - especially the bit where he went "Oh no you don't Baldwin!" as he was about to die. :thumbsdow

Abbie

09-04-2006, 16:54

The end made me cry when danny held his dad in his arm and rocked him that was so sad :crying: I know that was the bit that got me too, i mean oh my gosh it just got me very emotional

alan45

09-04-2006, 17:50

I was fortunate to miss all the trailers for his death so my hopes were not built up to expect more than what actually happened. Having watched it twice now I feel that the whole thing was well handled. True some of the script may have been less than 100% I feel in the end it was well handled. I think the major parts of the storyline are yet to come. Tonights episode should be good as the news sinks in with the residents of Britains favourite street and the inevitable sibling rivalry erupts.

Abbie

09-04-2006, 18:00

I know im looking forward to tonights episode, to see how danny copes with stuff

tammyy2j

10-04-2006, 15:41

I think Adam has used the fake tan too much he was so tangoed last night.

Deirdre to Ken: I did love him

Why would you tell your husband that you loved the man you cheated on him with.

Blanche as usual was hilarious.

Richie_lecturer

10-04-2006, 15:48

Well they used to go out with one another in Mike's early years on the Street, before they split up. Of course soon after Deirdre married Ken the first time, Mike and Deirdre embarked on the big affair.

Abbie

10-04-2006, 16:38

I think Adam has used the fake tan too much he was so tangoed last night.
.
I know oh my god his face! i really couldnt stop laughing

Chris_2k11

10-04-2006, 19:42

Does that Becky lass remind anyone of a scruffy version of Frankie? lol :o

*-Rooney-*

10-04-2006, 21:02

yeah a little, god is she weird

littlemo

10-04-2006, 22:10

I feel sorry for Danny at the moment. He did do the best he could for Mike. I feel Adam and Jamie are ganging up on him.

What happened with Leanne hurt the family, but they can't say he didn't care about his dad?! And Jamie didn't know Mike very well. He got close to him during the last few months of his life, when he was vulnerable. Mike has done some pretty bad stuff in his life. What with business deals and affairs?!He certainly wasn't whiter than white. He may have even done worse things than Danny in his day.

I wonder if Jamie would help Danny out if he went the same way?!

Johnny Allen

10-04-2006, 22:24

Goodness me I was bored with Corrie tonight, the Rita and Norris thing was highly amusing, but this whole Joanne and Kelly thing is tedious and the stupid glances Adam and Jamie kept giving Danny were repetitive, I swear I think Adam is in love with Jamie.

Chris_2k11

10-04-2006, 22:28

It was quite a boring couple of episodes wasn't it? Very slow moving and it felt like nothing much was happening at all. So i'm afraid it's a thumbs down to tonight's two episodes from me. :thumbsdow :(

Siobhan

11-04-2006, 15:31

I know I am a few episodes to late but I watch the repeat on sunday of Mike dying and I have to say, I was not impressed at all.. I thought it would have been sadder but it didn't do anything for me... I was expecting a better goodbye but the acting from both Mike and Ken were brilliant

shannisrules

11-04-2006, 15:33

mikes exit should have been better than it was everytime i see adam he reminds me of my biology teacher he looks so much like him they are almost identical!

Abbie

11-04-2006, 20:02

Richie_lecturer

11-04-2006, 23:42

Anyone see the repeat of the Deirdre/Mike/Ken Love Triangle episode (1983) today? What a classic! Great to see ITV kept the old opening credits with the Granada slide at the beginning, and the old ad breaks. What I enjoyed about those days was the lack of 'silly' characters and the long scenes. When you think of soaps these days you have loads of short scenes. Back in the old days, like today's episode, you could count the number of scenes on your hand. The Ken/Deirdre affair dialogue was outstanding, totally intimate. Also great to see the likes of Stan and Hilda Ogden, Annie Walker, Len Fairclough, Albert Tatlock, Ivy from Baldwin's factory, Eddie Yeates, and Bet Lynch (before she became a drag queen - haven't seen those characters in years. It was a shame ironically that most of these characters left within the next 2 or 3 years.

Anyway, absolute corker. They don't make them like that anymore.

9.5/10

Johnny Allen

14-04-2006, 22:35

tonights episode was bad, Im sorry but it was, having to put up with that Adam's one note constant expression, wooden performance and overall dreadful acting has made Corrie almost unbearable. I hate to pin point one particular performer but how this man ever made it into the acting business is a joke. The way he went to threaten Danny was just utterly laughable. Thank god for Bradley Walsh putting in fine consistent performances. Im telling you now if I have to keep seeing boring Adam keeping whining I will be switching of all together.

Richie_lecturer

14-04-2006, 22:47

I missed tonight's episode.

Agree about Adam, he is awful, absolutely dreadful. He won't stop me watching Corrie however.

Chris_2k11

15-04-2006, 17:37

I missed it too. Who got the will then??

*-Rooney-*

15-04-2006, 17:40

jamie and warren got 5000 each adam got 10,000 and the rest went to danny

Chris_2k11

15-04-2006, 17:48

Oh great, I bet Leanne's having a field day! :rolleyes:

chance

15-04-2006, 17:58

jamie and warren got 5000 each adam got 10,000 and the rest went to danny

Didnt Mark get anything?......

Richie_lecturer

15-04-2006, 19:12

Oh great, I bet Leanne's having a field day! :rolleyes:
Nope, she's having a baby, well Jane Danson is. :)

*-Rooney-*

15-04-2006, 19:32

Didnt Mark get anything?......

no mark didnt get anything, he comes back for the funeral

chance

15-04-2006, 21:47

Was that because of mark sleeping with linda although mike did forget about that didnt he?

*-Rooney-*

15-04-2006, 21:49

yeah he did forget about it but when he went to marks a few weeks ago it came back to him

chance

15-04-2006, 22:18

but hadnt mike already done the will then,therefore leaving mark something as he'd forgotton about the linda thing?

Abbie

15-04-2006, 22:19

Nope, she's having a baby, well Jane Danson is. :)LOL so is she leaving soon or staying cos i would of that she is leaving for a while

*-Rooney-*

15-04-2006, 22:20

yeah but danny was manipulating him towards the end and he always reminded him about a son and his girlfriend

15-04-2006, 22:22

LOL so is she leaving soon or staying cos i would of that she is leaving for a while

she will have to leave, but they are writing the pregnancyin i think

Richie_lecturer

15-04-2006, 22:22

LOL so is she leaving soon or staying cos i would of that she is leaving for a while
She's leaving soon for a while to have her baby. Not sure when though, however the bump is getting quite big, so should be soon! :)

Richie_lecturer

15-04-2006, 22:24

The character Leanne will NOT be pregnant, that is official, trust me. :)

15-04-2006, 22:26

The character Leanne will NOT be pregnant, that is official, trust me. :)

really? cant remember where i read that but i remember it because it was saying she wouldnt need to hide behind coats and tables.

i think it could have been a good storyline though - and deepen her grip on danny

Abbie

15-04-2006, 22:27

really? cant remember where i read that but i remember it because it was saying she wouldnt need to hide behind coats and tables.

i think it could have been a good storyline though - and deepen her grip on danny yer lol it would of been a interesting storyline but now danny is just annoying me he doesnt deserve to be a father again

Chris_2k11

15-04-2006, 22:29

Nooo we don't want a mini Leanne :sick:

*-Rooney-*

15-04-2006, 22:31

I Like Leanne Will She Be Coming Back After Mat Leave

15-04-2006, 22:32

Nooo we don't want a mini Leanne :sick:

aw bless a mini chav with a dodgy hairband

Abbie

15-04-2006, 22:36

Nooo we don't want a mini Leanne :sick:awwww lol i like her its danny who is getting on my nerevs lately

Johnny Allen

16-04-2006, 17:18

Chris_2k11

16-04-2006, 17:21

aw bless a mini chav with a dodgy hairbandlmao don't put pictures in my head! :rotfl:

alan45

16-04-2006, 17:24

Danny is by far the only person worth watching, if I have to see to much of Sam Robertson having to act tough I shall switch of tonight, or actually I might just sit back watch and laugh at the man trying to act his way out of a paper bag.Dont watch tomorrow nights episode then, he does his panto hard man act again at the funeral check it out here (http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?menuID=4&subID=492&p=3)