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Yes, but if she'd learnt by Peter's example, she could have married Frank and then gone and married someone else as well. Sorted.
Ah yes, but would she go down on a submarine??
parkerman
30-09-2011, 11:55
You might like to rephrase that, Alan...:)
Coronation Street star Alison King has offered her take on the turbulent events which lead to her character Carla Connor having a fresh showdown with evil Frank Foster.
Carla confronts Frank (Andrew Lancel) at his home later this week after he wins his appeal for bail and recruits his mother Anne to act on his behalf at the factory.
As revealed earlier this year, Anne (Gwen Taylor) immediately starts to make life difficult for Carla, believing that her allegation of rape against Frank is false. She then hires burly thugs to take away Frank's share of the business - including machinery and materials.
King told ITV.com that Anne makes her intentions known during a late-night visit to the factory, explaining: "Carla goes into Underworld expecting to see Sally being all goody two shoes. She goes back quite late at night to get some papers. She's a little bit worried that Frank might be in there, but she's hoping that it's Sally. And instead, it's Frank's mother.
"She lets it be known to Carla that she's not going anywhere and she's actually there to be a proxy, which is somebody to come in and cope with Frank's businesses on his behalf. And there's no way that I can get her out."
Coronation Street star Alison King has promised that there is "high drama" ahead on the cobbles as Carla Connor's dark storyline with Frank Foster continues.
Carla was raped by Frank last month and she is currently waiting to see if she will get justice as the evil businessman continues to protest his innocence to the authorities and Weatherfield's residents.
Events take a new twist in this week's episodes as Frank wins his appeal for bail before recruiting his mother Anne (Gwen Taylor) to act on his behalf at Underworld.
King told ITV.com of Carla's ongoing journey: "This storyline, to date, has been probably the hardest storyline I've ever had to broach, really, in terms of continuation of getting the feelings there and keeping them bang on. It's been shattering, but a challenge."
Hinting at what is in store next, she continued: "[There's] high, high drama to come. My goodness, there's so many hills to ride your horse over on this. And I don't know where it's going to end, because I honestly haven't been told and I can't see an end at the moment.
"So I'm just going, 'What next can she possibly have thrown at her?' But it's exciting, exciting stuff to come, I know that."
Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) was recently tipped to start featuring in the storyline as she puts her own personal safety at risk by growing closer to Frank (Andrew Lancel).
Reports have also suggested that returnee Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) helps Carla to get her life back on track and stands up to Frank in forthcoming episodes.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Alison King has offered her take on the turbulent events which lead to her character Carla Connor having a fresh showdown with evil Frank Foster.
Carla confronts Frank (Andrew Lancel) at his home later this week after he wins his appeal for bail and recruits his mother Anne to act on his behalf at the factory.
As revealed earlier this year, Anne (Gwen Taylor) immediately starts to make life difficult for Carla, believing that her allegation of rape against Frank is false. She then hires burly thugs to take away Frank's share of the business - including machinery and materials.
King told ITV.com that Anne makes her intentions known during a late-night visit to the factory, explaining: "Carla goes into Underworld expecting to see Sally being all goody two shoes. She goes back quite late at night to get some papers. She's a little bit worried that Frank might be in there, but she's hoping that it's Sally. And instead, it's Frank's mother.
"She lets it be known to Carla that she's not going anywhere and she's actually there to be a proxy, which is somebody to come in and cope with Frank's businesses on his behalf. And there's no way that I can get her out."
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She continued: "Frank sends in his mum to get some big, burly men to come into Underworld and take all [the] sewing machines away. Well, 40% of them.
"This is the last straw, and she can't think of anything else to do, bar go and see Frank, confront him and say, 'I want my stuff back'. Which, of course, is probably not a good idea under the circumstances and with how angry she is at him. It doesn't go very well."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Ah yes, but would she go down on a submarine??
there is a reply there!!! but I'm too much a lady......
CORRIE'S Carla Connor is left shaken after her attacker Frank Foster warns her to withdraw her rape accusation against him at Weatherfield Court.
Evil Frank, who raped his ex-fiancée (Alison King) after she dumped him the night before their wedding, shouts "You've still got time to withdraw your allegation" as they enter the court for his trial.
Frightened Carla, dressed in a black coat, has been left traumatised since the horror attack.
But Frank has carried on like nothing ever happened, and has managed to persuade Sally Webster that he is innocent.
The pair start dating and Sally (Sally Dynevor) accompanies her new man to court along with his battleaxe mum Anne (Gwen Taylor).
Her daughter Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is against the relationship and tries to stop the blossoming romance with the help of her boyfriend Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas).
It has been revealed that Frank will be killed off when his dark storyline reaches a conclusion.
The scenes will be shown in upcoming episodes of Coronation Street.
The Sun
Coronation Street star Alison King has revealed that she wants a long future for her character Carla Connor's relationship with Peter Barlow.
Carla has been enjoying an affair with Peter (Chris Gascoyne) for a few weeks and is planning to go public with the romance once Frank Foster's rape trial is over.
Frank (Andrew Lancel) sexually assaulted Carla late last year after she called off their wedding. His trial begins later this month, but there are twists ahead as the truth about Carla and Peter will come out in court after Frank hired a private detective to follow them.
King told the Worksop Guardian: "Carla doesn't have an inkling that there's a private detective on her case at all. Although why, I don't know - I think she should suspect it from Frank. I think she thinks they've been quite careful.
"[Carla and Peter have] got together and that's been such a help to her. He's such a crutch for her and she's needed him through this. She thinks she's played it pretty cool and got it just where it ought to be. They've not let anybody know, but they plan to let everybody know once the court case is done.
"I think in her mind, it's none of their business, but of course it's going to affect the case."
She continued: "The future for Carla and Peter? Well, I hope it's a long one - because I love working with Chris Gascoyne. He's very funny - he makes me belly-laugh a lot!
"On the other hand, Carla and Peter is a recipe for disaster. They're both alcoholics and there's a beautiful young boy in the midst of that who they're trying to parent. Keep watching because that should be very, very interesting."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Chloe O'brien
19-01-2012, 14:46
There wil never be a happy ending for Peter & Carla because Simon loves Leanne she is his Mum and he will never except Carla as him mother.
Coronation Street star Alison King has admitted that she cannot see herself getting bored of playing Carla Connor on the soap.
Carla has been at the centre of high-profile storylines on the show since her introduction in 2006 - including her recent rape plot with evil Frank Foster.
Speaking to The Sun's TV Buzz magazine, King hinted that she is unlikely to leave the cobbles anytime soon.
"I've always said I'll keep playing Carla till I get bored of her," the actress explained. "And with someone like Carla, there's never much chance of getting bored."
King also praised co-stars Andrew Lancel and Chris Gascoyne, who play twisted Frank and troubled Peter Barlow respectively.
"I call [Andrew] my very own Stephen Fry as he's full of trivia," she commented. "I'll tell him, 'You're boring me with all these facts! Will you shut up now?' But we've got chemistry that can be hard to find in this business. Andrew keeps me alive - he keeps me going."
She continued: "I love working with Chris Gascoyne so much. It's like working with your granddad. Honestly, he gets older by the day, but I know I'm going to have to give him back to Jane Danson [Leanne] at some point because she misses him dearly."
King's full interview appears in the next issue of TV Buzz, which is free with The Sun on Saturday.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
The Peter/ Carla storyline is getting sooo tedious - zzz...
Will be fun to watch after next week when it becomes public knowledge
tammyy2j
27-01-2012, 21:33
I see no chemistry with Carla and Peter and also Carla and Frank
Coronation Street star Alison King has predicted that Carla Connor and Peter Barlow's relationship will end badly.
Carla and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) have been enjoying a secret affair in recent weeks, but the truth is exposed in tonight's episodes as photos of the pair kissing are handed to Peter's wife Leanne (Jane Danson) at Frank Foster's rape trial.
King has now told the Daily Star that while she wants a long future for Carla and Peter, she is expecting heartbreak ahead in the long run.
"The longer I can have carnage with Chris, the better, because I love him," the actress explained. "He makes me belly laugh from the inside out.
"But Carla has an eject button and I think she will use it in the end. She's like the black widow who hasn't died! Chris should be worried."
King also said that Carla will be distraught if the revelation of her affair counts against her in court.
"Carla will be absolutely devastated if Frank gets off, because she was raped," she commented. "And no matter what the consequences with Peter, it's got nothing to do with what happened to her."
Coronation Street airs tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street star Alison King has revealed that evil Frank Foster will try to "bully" Carla Connor out of Underworld in the coming days.
Carla was recently left distraught when Frank was found not guilty of raping her, but there is more drama on the way in upcoming episodes as he tries to take over her business.
Tonight's episodes see Frank (Andrew Lancel) return to the factory and announce that he is moving back in now that he is a free man.
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King told itv.com of the storyline: "Carla's feeling devastated straight after the trial, but she really just wants to move on, get back into the factory and get back into the swing of things. She's got Peter to lean on and he's helping her do that, but there's complications.
"Frank's still about and making trouble. She arrives back to her factory raring to go, to discover that he's moved in there. He offers to buy her out because he thinks this is going to be a really good solution. He tries to bully her out."
The actress added that, to make matters worse, Peter (Chris Gascoyne) will struggle to get his young son Simon (Alex Bain) to accept his new romance with Carla.
King said: "Carla and Peter's relationship is floating, blooming, it's beautiful. They've got banter, they've got everything. But Carla, Peter and Simon - that's not so easy. Simon hates her."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
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The missing images
Carla Connor,
Hair like tar,
Knocked Stella over,
In Frank's car!
In love with Liam,
Then with Peter.
Drinks red wine by the flamin' litre!
Coronation Street's troubled businesswoman Carla Connor becomes a murder suspect this week after her evil ex-fiancé Frank Foster is found dead.
Carla's hatred of Frank (Andrew Lancel) is about to escalate when he cons her into signing away her share of Underworld, as she wrongly believes that she has a lucrative deal with Jenny Sumner to look forward to.
When Carla realises that Jenny has been in cahoots with Frank all along, she's furious and has a final showdown with the villain after hours at the factory, during which he threatens to rape her again. Not long afterwards, Frank's lifeless body is discovered at Underworld. Has Carla killed him, or is somebody else responsible?
Digital Spy recently caught up with Corrie favourite Alison King, who plays Carla, to hear all about the murder mystery storyline.
Carla has a nasty shock on the way when it comes to Frank and Jenny…
"Yeah, Carla thinks that she's all set up with Jenny. She's really sad that she's going to lose the factory, but she knows that she's got a way around it and she can start again with Jenny's help. From Carla's point of view, it makes the most sense, because Frank seems to be going nowhere. He just isn't letting Carla get on with her life after the rape, and she can't seem to get away from him.
"So it's a huge bombshell for Carla when her only way out comes crashing down, because Jenny has betrayed her. She thought she had another card to play, but she doesn't. Carla is absolutely devastated."
That leads up to a final showdown scene between Carla and Frank, doesn't it?
"It does. Frank threatens to attack Carla again, so it's horrible for her. The nasty side of Frank is starting to appear again. Bless Andrew, as that was hard for him to take home. But it was another great scene to be involved in."
Frank is found dead shortly afterwards, and Carla is one of the suspects. Do you think she's capable of murdering someone?
"Well, Carla could be at absolute breaking point by now, considering everything she's been through. I don't think she's capable of committing a murder, but I think she is capable of causing an accident and she's also capable of self-defence. So maybe that could mean she is responsible for what's happened."
How does she feel about Frank being dead?
"Carla's pleased that he's dead. I don't think she misses him at all after what he did to her, as he's made her life a misery. But I think she's sad that it's come to this, and sad that she's in the middle of it all. She wishes none of it had happened. However, what Frank did was unforgivable in Carla's eyes, along with the fact that he kept interfering in her life in such a horrible way afterwards. So she's glad he's gone."
In real life, what was it like to say goodbye to Andrew?
"It was really sad to say goodbye. Though I won't miss his anecdotes! (Laughs) He'd tell me lots of different anecdotes, every single day! But he was an amazing bloke to work with, he's very giving and it was a blessing to come across him. I think he always knew that Frank's story would have a beginning, a middle and an end, so it was nice for him to play that out."
Carla and Peter will both be under scrutiny from the police in the coming days. How does that affect their relationship?
"Well, what goes on between Carla and Peter is interesting to watch, put it that way! They're both suspects, they have different motives and they both had very different circumstances on the night of Frank's death. And those cross over in a very weird way, so it'll be really good to watch.
"I think Carla and Peter adore each other, so she'd be absolutely devastated if he'd killed Frank, because it would have been for her. That would be the end of her world, as she'd literally have nothing left if he went to jail."
Sally now knows the truth about Frank, and we've heard that Carla forgives her for everything. Why is that?
"I think Carla just knows that Sally has been put through the same rubbish that she has by Frank. Carla has been taken in by Frank herself in the past, so she's got a certain amount of forgiveness. In a way, it's exactly the same thing that Maria forgave Carla for.
"Carla and Sally have both been led along by Frank and ignored the warning signs, so for once in her life, Carla hasn't got double standards and she's quite forgiving and supporting of Sally. Although underneath it all, maybe some of that tension will come out later during their squabbles!"
Carla and Leanne's arguments are always great to watch. Do you enjoy filming those scenes?
"Yes, I do, because it's two alpha-females going head-to-head. I think they're both capable of ripping each other's heads off! Carla and Leanne like to have a go at each other, so it's always a really good match. That's never going to stop now, because I don't think Leanne will ever forgive Carla!"
Do you think Carla and Peter have a strong future together, or is their relationship doomed?
"I think Carla and Peter's relationship has been so long coming that they'd have to really, really try before they gave up on it, otherwise what was the point? There's been such a struggle to get to where they are now, so I don't think they should give up.
"They both really, really love each other, so I'm hoping that it will continue, at least for the time being. It's a deep love, not just a shallow one. It's not one that should easily fall apart."
Would you like Carla to have some happier times, or do you prefer the more emotional storylines?
"A split between the two is always nice, literally because you just get so knackered after a big storyline and there's only so much that you can do in a certain space of time. Also, Carla came into the show with some good comedy, so I think she can do both. Humourous scenes are also really nice and enjoyable to play, so it's nice to have a bit of both."
How would you sum up being at the centre of this huge storyline?
"It's been a bonkers schedule and very, very tiring, but so brilliant to do. I've worked with so many brilliant people on the storyline. It's been an honour to work with Andrew and Gwen Taylor, and I've had a really nice variety of scenes.
"What I've tried to do is go all-out on each and every scene, so what I see written down on paper comes alive. Then when it comes to do a take, it can be a lot different to how I imagined. That means a scene can often involve something bigger than I thought it would, so it can be a lot more intense.
"But in general, it been brilliant. We've had some great ratings, so it's brilliant for Corrie. It's just lovely and very exciting stuff to be involved in, so I'm having a great time."
Carla and Peter totally deserve each other,pair of alkies.
Ruffed_lemur
09-03-2012, 16:12
It was nice to see Carla being honest with the police about her whereabouts. Often people in soaps lie because it sounds bad. Then get themselves in a bigger mess!
walsh2509
10-03-2012, 15:23
The bottle ? did the cops not say that according the to the credit card Peter spent £35 on a bottle of Whiskey, then some minutes later say a "cheap" bottle of Whiskey. Yes you can spend hundreds even thousands on a bottle but everyday "cheap" bottles are about £12. If you pay £35 for a bottle you'll get a very good malt whiskey, if the bottle found is a cheap whiskey, then it won't be the bottle Peter bought for £35. You would have thought the cops would have clicked onto that right away.
I did have 2 choices for the killer , No1 the mother, but the way she has been going on it doesn't seem to look as though she did it. My 2nd and now my No1 is Jenny, she was on Carla's side until the jury found Frank not guily. I think she would have came in when Frank said out loud that he raped Carla and would do it again, I think she's seen herself in that position in the future. She's then agrued with him and she's hit him with the bottle he took off of Carla and he was killed in the fall down the stairs.
But maybe £35 to the cops is a cheap bottle of whisky.
Once they've checked the blood and finger prints then they'll obviously reveal more.
But maybe £35 to the cops is a cheap bottle of whisky.
Once they've checked the blood and finger prints then they'll obviously reveal more.
the whisky bottle they have found in the skip with the blood on it, was the one from Carla's handbag!
Frank found it when checking if she was 'wired' before admitting raping her, and he put it to one side in the factory.
so it should have his prints on it, and Carla's , and Peter's because they both drank from it in the flat....and whoever sold it to Carla..... and Roy(Norris) who picked it out of the skip barehanded....
but lets not bother with mere details like that....
shalagee
10-03-2012, 23:00
The bottle ? did the cops not say that according the to the credit card Peter spent £35 on a bottle of Whiskey, then some minutes later say a "cheap" bottle of Whiskey. Yes you can spend hundreds even thousands on a bottle but everyday "cheap" bottles are about £12. If you pay £35 for a bottle you'll get a very good malt whiskey, if the bottle found is a cheap whiskey, then it won't be the bottle Peter bought for £35. You would have thought the cops would have clicked onto that right away.
I did have 2 choices for the killer , No1 the mother, but the way she has been going on it doesn't seem to look as though she did it. My 2nd and now my No1 is Jenny, she was on Carla's side until the jury found Frank not guily. I think she would have came in when Frank said out loud that he raped Carla and would do it again, I think she's seen herself in that position in the future. She's then agrued with him and she's hit him with the bottle he took off of Carla and he was killed in the fall down the stairs.
My first choice is Jenny as well, but she isn't one of the suspects supplied by the powers that be. Are all those just a smoke screen? I read somewhere that it was Anne. I'm just glad they are supposed to tell us who it is quickly. I find these story lines about crimes to be tedious. More romance!! That's my mantra.
parkerman
11-03-2012, 08:35
If you pay £35 for a bottle you'll get a very good malt whiskey, if the bottle found is a cheap whiskey, then it won't be the bottle Peter bought for £35. You would have thought the cops would have clicked onto that right away.
Perhaps that's why they arrested Carla and not Peter then?
The skip should have been on of the first places apart from the factory to be searched
parkerman
11-03-2012, 09:56
The skip should have been on of the first places apart from the factory to be searched
You're confusing the Weatherfield police with a competent police force!
You're confusing the Weatherfield police with a competent police force!
at least we have different CID officers this time?! starting to think that only one set ever worked at any given nick
Since their happy union took place on the cobbled streets of Weatherfield, it was always destined to end badly.
Coronation Street lovers Carla Connor and Peter Barlow appear set to have a stormy break-up in the upcoming weeks.
Carla, played by Alison King, is left looking angry, betrayed, and upset when she reportedly discovers that the man she loves has rekindled his relationship with his estranged wife.
Peter Barlow, played by actor Chris Gascoyne, split from Leanne Barlow, portrayed by Jane Danson, after his affair with Carla was made public during a court case, earlier this year.
The trio have been feuding ever since and the tension between Peter and Leanne had become so difficult that viewers would have never believed a reconciliation was on the cards.
The pair of recovering alcoholics agree to meet down by the canal side to discuss the situation but the gentle talks soon turn stormy.
Peter explains that he has fallen back into the arms of Leanne, and Carla goes berserk at the news.
The black haired factory boss lashes out at the bookmaker as he tries in vain to calm her down.
The final hug: Carla is left feeling hurt, upset and betrayed by the man she thought she could trust
As Peter attempts to restrain his now ex-girlfriend, Carla gives him a mouthful of abuse and tells him in no uncertain terms to leave her alone.
The only person able to calm her down is little Simon, who surprisingly reaches out and hugs the woman he once blamed for breaking up his parents marriage.
It is unclear why Simon, played by 10-year-old Alex Bain, has become friendly towards Carla, but his behaviour is in stark contrast to how he usually treats her.
Next week viewers will see Simon tell the courts that he wants to live with his mother Leanne and not Peter and Carla.
It’s been a difficult year for Carla as she faced a rape trial, was judged by colleagues and neighbours for her affair with Peter, and next week gets accused of trying to bribe Leanne to leave the area.
The difficult story lines paid dividends, however, and won actor Alison this year’s title of Best Actress at The British Soap Awards 2012.
Coronation Street were contacted by Mail Online but refused to comment.
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Chris Gascoyne and Alison King are to take a four-month hiatus from Coronation Street, ITV has confirmed.
The Peter Barlow and Carla Connor stars' last scenes prior to their break will air in July, the Corrie website has said.
The stars, who have both been at the centre of the show's plots over the last three years, are leaving to spend more time with their respective families.
Their summer exit will coincide with the verdict of Peter's custody battle with ex-wife Leanne over his son Simon.
Peter and Carla will escape the country, but viewers are left to wonder whether they will flee with young Simon.
Bosses assure fans that the Weatherfield couple will return to the cobbles with an "explosive storyline".
Gascoyne, 44, has played Peter Barlow since 2000, leaving the soap in 2007 before returning a year later.
Meanwhile, King has been on the Street since 2006, taking a break only in 2009 due to her pregnancy with her first and only daughter.
Coronation Street's Alison King has explained her upcoming four-month break from the soap.
The Carla Connor actress, who announced her Weatherfield hiatus last month, revealed that she endeavours to go on holiday with fiancé Adam Huckett and 3-year-old daughter Daisy Mae.
The star told Soaplife: "It's three years since I had a baby and I've been working for all of that time so I haven't been able to spend too much time with my family.
"I plan to have a nice holiday and spend time at home getting jobs done on the house, all very normal stuff."
However, King insisted that she "loves playing Carla" and will return to filming on October 1.
Chris Gascoyne, who plays King's on-screen boyfriend Peter Barlow, is also exiting the ITV serial temporarily to spend more time with his family.
Gascoyne said shortly after the announcement: "You don't get a rest because there's no end to this show and when you have got big storyline after big storyline you get very tired and you're not really on top of your work.
"So much so I just needed a break to refresh myself and then come back and I'll be fine."
The pair's characters Carla and Peter will escape the country together, but viewers are left to wonder whether they will flee with young Simon.
Coronation Street's Alison King has said that her alter ego Carla Connor feels responsible for Peter's meltdown.
Underworld owner Carla watches her troubled boyfriend return to alcoholism after conceding his son to estranged wife Leanne over the next week.
She told Soaplife: "She fears she's pushed him over the edge. Michelle tries to tell her Peter has brought this on himself, but Carla loves him and she's really scared. She wishes she could turn back time."
Describing Carla's mindset when Peter abducts Simon, King went on: "She would be stuck between trying to make Peter see sense and knowing that he'd go with Simon anyway so it would be better if she went with him.
"All I can say is it would be against the law for them to take Simon, but she'd still do that for Peter.
"She loves Peter, but she feels a bit responsible for all the angst he's going through over his son, and thinks maybe it would be easier if she'd have left him alone."
The 39-year-old also revealed in the interview the reasons behind her four-month break from filming.
Coronation Street business woman Carla Connor berates Peter for gambling away their joint business with his crazy offers this week.
Despite having won a massive 35 grand, Carla's brother Rob and Tracy start blackmailing Peter when he can't pay up, threatening to sue him.
However, Carla soon comes up with a double proposal - a business partnership and marriage.
Here, Alison King - who plays Carla - reveals the reasoning behind her character's big decision.
Is Carla sick and tired of having to appease both Rob and Peter? Does she just wish they'd stop acting like kids and grow up?
"Yes she is totally sick of it - she wishes she could just knock their heads together. She can't mend or build any bridges with Rob. She would desperately like to but Peter keeps getting in the way and she can't help Peter because Rob keeps winding him up. They are never going to get on so she just has to deal with it."
Is there nothing she can do about Rob and Tracy's threat to sue over Rob's betting winnings?
"She is very angry - she would do anything to help Peter but to be honest he has been such an idiot. She has asked him to stop and she has tried to stop Rob but all she can do is beg and Rob is all about the power and that is what he really wants, he still wants Carla to always be on his side and try and help him, but how can she do that after the way he behaved?"
How angry does she feel about the situation?
"She feels angry and frustrated and let down by both of them really."
Does Carla feel she has to be constantly biting her tongue because she knows Peter feels emasculated by her being the breadwinner?
"Sometimes she is more aware of it than others, she hasn't seen it as a big issue at the moment. She is a strong woman and she is aware that he is a bull in a china shop, sometimes she lets that go and sometimes she is more sensitive about it but when he has annoyed her she just feels he should grow up and deal with it."
Is she surprised at the mess he has made of things?
"Yes she is really surprised, he has been running that shop for years and it has been a great business so she is surprised that his pride has literally messed up his whole business, also she feels guilty that it is Rob who has been the person behind it and she knows somewhere down the line that it is about her so she has guilt over that too."
Does it ever honestly bother Carla that he's not the main breadwinner? Would she secretly like him to be loaded and so calling the shots - or does she like being the partner in control?
"Carla has been with successful businessmen in the past, she was attracted to that and it has always ended badly so I think for once she did put love first and went through so much to get there with him - he is the love of her life, he is everything to her, flaws and all. You can tell by the chemistry between them, they are made for each other."
What gives her the idea of the double whammy proposal - marriage and the business partnership at Underworld?
"Well, it is Deirdre really who speaks to her and tells her that sometimes men can feel emasculated by strong women and that maybe if they were husband and wife he would feel a bit better about things. He might be able to swallow his pride and get on with it and feel a bit more easy about it."
Is marriage something Carla has ever been interested in before with Peter, has she seen it as a necessity?
"No, neither of them have seen it as something they need but now she has thought about it she thinks, 'Why not?' because she wants him to feel more of an equal."
How does Peter react? Is she pleased with his reactions? Does it fit into her plan?
"He is shocked but I think he knows deep down why she is doing it, but he does love her so much, he is really lovely about it, although he does question it briefly and says he didn't think it was something they would ever do. He does want to do it."
Do you think she is someone who would have preferred to have been proposed to and swept off her feet?
"In an ideal world yes, I guess so, but she has had that before and I just think she knows it is for good with Peter and she does want to get it right."
Does she see Leanne as a threat any more or does she see the threat more from his behaviour with the business?
"Leanne will always be a threat to her because she is the sensible one, although Carla has got her act together recently and is more sensible than she used to be, more level-headed than Peter. But she knows that Leanne will always hold a piece of his heart because she was his family unit and Carla can't provide that."
Carla's not as hot-headed as she used to be and she's more compassionate - as proved when she accompanies Hayley to hospital. Why does she do that for Hayley and do you like this more human version of Carla?
"I love playing that because you don't get to see it often and Hayley is the person who brings Carla's barriers down. They have shared so much with the siege and other things. With Hayley there is no bull, it is just always the truth, she has seen Carla at her most vulnerable, only Hayley and Peter, and Michelle sometimes, really see that. It is lovely to play and funny with Hayley because they are the odd couple."
It is nice that she is there for Hayley over the cancer diagnosis? Are you pleased that Carla is involved in that journey with Hayley?
"I absolutely love it - for one I love working with Julie and she is a brilliant actress. I am so glad that I am part of this beautiful but sad story."
How do you see Peter and Carla's working relationship panning out? Could it split them up if it goes wrong? If it works out, could it strengthen their relationship?
"They are made for each other but it will be interesting to see how they go on working together every day - how much control she will let him have at the factory - will she be able to let go and leave him to it or will it be in the back of her mind the mess he made at the bookies? We will have to wait and see if it puts a strain on their relationship - she will still be holding the purse strings which could cause problems."
When's the wedding?
"Not sure of the exact date but towards the end of the year - if all goes to plan!"
Coronation Street business woman Carla Connor berates Peter for gambling away their joint business with his crazy offers this week.
Despite having won a massive 35 grand, Carla's brother Rob and Tracy start blackmailing Peter when he can't pay up, threatening to sue him.
However, Carla soon comes up with a double proposal - a business partnership and marriage.
Here, Alison King - who plays Carla - reveals the reasoning behind her character's big decision.
Is Carla sick and tired of having to appease both Rob and Peter? Does she just wish they'd stop acting like kids and grow up?
"Yes she is totally sick of it - she wishes she could just knock their heads together. She can't mend or build any bridges with Rob. She would desperately like to but Peter keeps getting in the way and she can't help Peter because Rob keeps winding him up. They are never going to get on so she just has to deal with it."
Is there nothing she can do about Rob and Tracy's threat to sue over Rob's betting winnings?
"She is very angry - she would do anything to help Peter but to be honest he has been such an idiot. She has asked him to stop and she has tried to stop Rob but all she can do is beg and Rob is all about the power and that is what he really wants, he still wants Carla to always be on his side and try and help him, but how can she do that after the way he behaved?"
How angry does she feel about the situation?
"She feels angry and frustrated and let down by both of them really."
Does Carla feel she has to be constantly biting her tongue because she knows Peter feels emasculated by her being the breadwinner?
"Sometimes she is more aware of it than others, she hasn't seen it as a big issue at the moment. She is a strong woman and she is aware that he is a bull in a china shop, sometimes she lets that go and sometimes she is more sensitive about it but when he has annoyed her she just feels he should grow up and deal with it."
Is she surprised at the mess he has made of things?
"Yes she is really surprised, he has been running that shop for years and it has been a great business so she is surprised that his pride has literally messed up his whole business, also she feels guilty that it is Rob who has been the person behind it and she knows somewhere down the line that it is about her so she has guilt over that too."
Does it ever honestly bother Carla that he's not the main breadwinner? Would she secretly like him to be loaded and so calling the shots - or does she like being the partner in control?
"Carla has been with successful businessmen in the past, she was attracted to that and it has always ended badly so I think for once she did put love first and went through so much to get there with him - he is the love of her life, he is everything to her, flaws and all. You can tell by the chemistry between them, they are made for each other."
What gives her the idea of the double whammy proposal - marriage and the business partnership at Underworld?
"Well, it is Deirdre really who speaks to her and tells her that sometimes men can feel emasculated by strong women and that maybe if they were husband and wife he would feel a bit better about things. He might be able to swallow his pride and get on with it and feel a bit more easy about it."
Is marriage something Carla has ever been interested in before with Peter, has she seen it as a necessity?
"No, neither of them have seen it as something they need but now she has thought about it she thinks, 'Why not?' because she wants him to feel more of an equal."
How does Peter react? Is she pleased with his reactions? Does it fit into her plan?
"He is shocked but I think he knows deep down why she is doing it, but he does love her so much, he is really lovely about it, although he does question it briefly and says he didn't think it was something they would ever do. He does want to do it."
Do you think she is someone who would have preferred to have been proposed to and swept off her feet?
"In an ideal world yes, I guess so, but she has had that before and I just think she knows it is for good with Peter and she does want to get it right."
Does she see Leanne as a threat any more or does she see the threat more from his behaviour with the business?
"Leanne will always be a threat to her because she is the sensible one, although Carla has got her act together recently and is more sensible than she used to be, more level-headed than Peter. But she knows that Leanne will always hold a piece of his heart because she was his family unit and Carla can't provide that."
Carla's not as hot-headed as she used to be and she's more compassionate - as proved when she accompanies Hayley to hospital. Why does she do that for Hayley and do you like this more human version of Carla?
"I love playing that because you don't get to see it often and Hayley is the person who brings Carla's barriers down. They have shared so much with the siege and other things. With Hayley there is no bull, it is just always the truth, she has seen Carla at her most vulnerable, only Hayley and Peter, and Michelle sometimes, really see that. It is lovely to play and funny with Hayley because they are the odd couple."
It is nice that she is there for Hayley over the cancer diagnosis? Are you pleased that Carla is involved in that journey with Hayley?
"I absolutely love it - for one I love working with Julie and she is a brilliant actress. I am so glad that I am part of this beautiful but sad story."
How do you see Peter and Carla's working relationship panning out? Could it split them up if it goes wrong? If it works out, could it strengthen their relationship?
"They are made for each other but it will be interesting to see how they go on working together every day - how much control she will let him have at the factory - will she be able to let go and leave him to it or will it be in the back of her mind the mess he made at the bookies? We will have to wait and see if it puts a strain on their relationship - she will still be holding the purse strings which could cause problems."
When's the wedding?
"Not sure of the exact date but towards the end of the year - if all goes to plan!"
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carla looks stunning in her wedding dress
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carla looks stunning in her wedding dress
Coronation Street's Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion after discovering she is pregnant next month.
The Underworld boss is shocked when she realises she is expecting her first child, and immediately decides to keep it a secret from husband Peter, according to the Daily Star.
Viewers will see Carla (Alison King) confide in best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and confess she plans to have a secret abortion.
Despite Michelle's pleas that she can't keep this a secret from Peter (Chris Gascoyne), Carla is determined to go ahead with her plans.
Peter will resume his affair with Tina McIntrye next week following their brief fling over Christmas.
Coronation Street airs tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.
she don't confide in best mate tina then
Ruffed_lemur
07-02-2014, 16:38
Do hope she keeps the baby.
Coronation Street's Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion after discovering she is pregnant next month.
The Underworld boss is shocked when she realises she is expecting her first child, and immediately decides to keep it a secret from husband Peter, according to the Daily Star.
Viewers will see Carla (Alison King) confide in best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and confess she plans to have a secret abortion.
Despite Michelle's pleas that she can't keep this a secret from Peter (Chris Gascoyne), Carla is determined to go ahead with her plans.
Peter will resume his affair with Tina McIntrye next week following their brief fling over Christmas.
Coronation Street airs tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.
Oh great; more of Tina and Peter.:thumbsdow
That would serve Tina right as she must be dumb to think that Peter is not sleeping with his wife
That would serve Tina right as she must be dumb to think that Peter is not sleeping with his wife
She's actually thinking??
Oh great; more of Tina and Peter.:thumbsdow
Don't worry she will soon be gone, feet first
Oh great; more of Tina and Peter.:thumbsdow
Don't worry she will soon be gone, feet first
Don't worry she will soon be gone, feet first
Wish he was heading for the exit door too. I've been fed up with this characte ever since he went on the alcoholic rampage. Sober, he's still a character I could live without.
Don't worry she will soon be gone, feet first
Wish he was heading for the exit door too. I've been fed up with this characte ever since he went on the alcoholic rampage. Sober, he's still a character I could live without.
Wish he was heading for the exit door too. I've been fed up with this characte ever since he went on the alcoholic rampage. Sober, he's still a character I could live without.
peter is leaving too
i want carla to keep the baby
peter is leaving too
Happy days!:clap:
He is having a break only, I think .. not leaving for good
He is having a break only, I think .. not leaving for good
OH, don't tell me! I thought we might be rid of him for good! Pooey!:wall:
I will be surprised if they bring him back after a break. Theres not much more they can do with the character that has'nt been done. So what will bring him back ? Simon and leanne? He came back from America ....how many returns will he do. They have made him lose popularity so fans wont be bothered either way.
Coronation Street businesswoman Carla Barlow is thrown into turmoil next week when she discovers that she is expecting a baby.
After spending a few days wondering whether she could be pregnant, Carla finally plucks up the courage to take a test and panics when the result is positive. Determined that she doesn't want children, Carla is left with a huge decision to make.
Here, Alison King - who plays Carla - previews the potentially life-changing week for her character.
Does Carla still have no clue that Peter is having an affair?
"No clue whatsoever. Peter is very good at covering and he's had enough affairs in the past to be able to cover his tracks well. Carla always seems to have had something on her mind to deter her from suspicion - before Christmas it was the wedding, after that she had to cope with Hayley's death and now she discovers that her stepdad George has died.
"She also obviously becomes worried that she might be pregnant, so Carla has certainly had enough to occupy her mind and take her eye off the ball recently."
Would you say Carla completely trusts Peter?
"Yes - I think if she was worried about anything, it would be him falling off the wagon and drinking again. As far as Carla is concerned, they are completely in love. Peter is the love of Carla's life, so I don't think she could ever take herself to that place where she would start questioning his every move. Even when she stumbles across a hotel booking that he has made, she has no reason to believe that he's made it for anyone other than her."
When does Carla first suspect that she might be pregnant?
"It's a few days after Carla returns from Paris and after they've spent the night at a hotel together. When they get back, Carla starts to become a little bit suspicious. She is completely preoccupied with it and she tries to cover in front of Peter by keeping herself busy with factory work. She ends up confiding in Michelle, but Carla is too afraid to find out if she's pregnant for certain. She's afraid of having to face up to it."
How does Carla feel about the prospect of motherhood?
"She can't get her head around it and she's afraid of taking a test in case it's positive and she then has to decide what to do. She has never believed herself to be maternal, and nor has she ever imagined herself with children. Carla has struggled to bond with Simon and children have never really been on her radar. This is all a shock to her because she believes she doesn't want a baby. She's torn over telling Peter because she thinks he will want her to keep it."
Are there any other reasons that Carla is against the idea?
"I also think that it relates back to Carla's own relationship with her mother. Perhaps she feels that because her mother failed her, she will fail at being a mum too. She has a lot of hang-ups. Carla knows what she's good at - she's good at business, and that's as much as she can see. It's nothing to do with her love for Peter."
Why does Carla put off the pregnancy test for so long?
"She doesn't want to be pregnant, so if she doesn't take the test, she doesn't have to deal with the result and can keep telling herself that it would be negative anyway. She tells Michelle that just because she doesn't want kids doesn't mean it'd be an easy decision for her to make."
What sort of advice does Michelle give to Carla?
"Michelle urges Carla to take a test and then they can go from there. She can't understand why Carla is putting it off. Michelle keeps telling her that the sooner she takes the test, the sooner she can face up to reality and make some decisions. She also thinks Carla is being unfair on Peter. Michelle thinks that Peter has a right to be in on it every step of the way."
How does Carla feel about the death of her stepfather?
"It's a strange reaction that Carla has and a real mixture of emotions. It's not as straightforward as being struck by grief. His death brings a lot of bad childhood memories back for Carla at a time when she's in a bad frame of mind as it is. She says that they weren't close, and in fact her and Rob hated his guts. I think she's in shock more than anything. Carla doesn't know what she's feeling about it, so she feels numb and confused. Her emotions are all over the place."
Is this part of what prevents Carla from taking a pregnancy test?
"Yes, I think Carla almost uses this as an excuse not to. She keeps telling Michelle that she can only deal with one crisis at a time and that it has to be George's death at the minute. It's all a bit too much for her all at once. Peter has even less reason to suspect that something is up with Carla now, though, as he just assumes her mood and emotions are to do with her stepdad's death. She's burying her head in the sand and she knows it."
How does Carla feel when it's confirmed that she is pregnant?
"I don't think she's all that surprised, even though she says that she'd convinced herself that it would be negative. She was more dreading the reality of having to face up to it. But Carla is completely devastated that she's now got to face up to this and decide what to do. She doesn't want to be in this situation. She's scared of change and Carla is happy with everything how it is. Children were never part of her plan."
Does Carla tell Peter straight away?
"No. She needs to get her own head around it first and work out what she wants to do. When Peter comes home, Carla is upset but she tells him that it's all to do with George's death. He has no reason to query it and has enough on his mind with Tina, so he doesn't question or push it."
Do you think Carla would seriously consider a termination?
"Yes, I think so. Being pregnant isn't part of her plan and that scares her more than anything. Her ability as a mother scares her too. She just doesn't think she would be up for the job. I'm not sure that having a child would be a good thing for Carla either - not with a man who is having an affair with their childminder and Carla's friend! However, Carla isn't maternal but that doesn't mean she couldn't be if she had her own child."
What might change Carla's mind about having a baby?
"Peter has quite a hold over Carla and if he found out about it and wanted to keep the baby, I imagine he could talk her round. If Carla doesn't tell him she's pregnant, I'm not sure she could go through with it behind his back."
How would Carla react if she found out about Tina and Peter's affair?
"She would be absolutely devastated. She'd be crushed, but she'd want to get a hold of Tina for sure. Carla thinks they are friends, so it would be the ultimate betrayal…"
This whole Peter Carla and Tina thing is getting very creepy. I think his saying about wet clothes is going to come back and haunt him!
tammyy2j
04-03-2014, 15:08
How would Carla react if she found out about Tina and Peter's affair?
"She would be absolutely devastated. She'd be crushed, but she'd want to get a hold of Tina for sure. Carla thinks they are friends, so it would be the ultimate betrayal…"
Carla did the same to Leanne
tammyy2j
04-03-2014, 15:08
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Coronation Street star Alison King has admitted that she would prefer her character Carla Barlow not to go through with becoming a mum.
Carla discovered that she is pregnant earlier this month and will finally share the news with her husband Peter next week. Peter vows to support Carla whatever she decides to do, but is later left shellshocked when his mistress Tina McIntyre reveals that she could be expecting a baby too.
Asked whether she wants Carla to go through with the pregnancy, King told TV Times: "Absolutely not. Alex Bain who plays Simon is enough to work with. Personally, for me as an actress, it is better if she doesn't have a baby.
"When you are carrying a baby around, it slows you down and scenes take longer. You are not really being yourself as you are concentrating on a little bundle. I do that at home, so I don't want to do it at work too.
"However, if they decide to make Carla a mum, I will go with that and take it whichever way they want. I trust the writers, plus I have played a pregnant woman before and love stroking the bump. If it happens, it will remind me of being pregnant with my daughter Daisy, which I loved."
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Carla and Peter
King added that she is delighted with the ongoing storyline but is feeling sad over the upcoming departures of Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne, who play Tina and Peter.
She said: "I am going to lose my marbles when they both go... Peter and Carla are such a fantastic couple. They are exciting, dynamic and have a great sexual chemistry. They are so dangerous it's thrilling. I'm just hoping that Chris Gascoyne comes back!"
Coronation Street businesswoman Carla Barlow will threaten to terminate her pregnancy when she discovers that her husband Peter has been drinking again.
Carla is disgusted later this month when she realises that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has suffered a relapse by hitting the bottle.
Immediately questioning Peter's ability to be a good father, Carla warns him that she won't go through with the pregnancy unless he immediately cleans himself up.
Alison King, who plays Carla, told the Daily Express: "She is absolutely furious. She has made the decision to keep the baby and Peter has promised to be a good dad. She really didn't expect to discover that he had been drinking - she thought they were past all that."
Discussing Carla's shock ultimatum over the baby, the actress continued: "She feels she has to shock him into realising the seriousness of his actions. I think it is exactly what Carla would do - she never minces her words, she shoots straight from the hip."
As Carla's latest drama kicks off, she is still completely unaware that Peter has been having a secret affair with Rovers Return barmaid Tina McIntyre, which explains his recent strange behaviour. However, the truth is bound to come out before Tina's dramatic exit this spring.
King added: "Carla has definitely survived much worse than this, but I think there is worse to come. I have just been told by the producer that I am busy for the next few months and we all know Tina is going to get murdered, so I know Carla will be in the thick of that."
Michelle Keegan, who plays Tina, has two weeks left of filming at Coronation Street and has been working on her final scenes during night shoots this week.
Coronation Street's Carla Barlow suffers a tragic miscarriage in the wake of Tina McIntyre's death and Peter Barlow's affair confession, it has been revealed.
The Underworld boss collapses on the cobbles as the pressure of the murder investigation and the stresses with husband Peter become too much for her.
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The incident takes place after she sees a fight break out between Peter and her brother Rob Donovan at a bus stop.
As the two trade blows, Carla falls and is rushed to hospital, where the medical staff confirm she has lost her baby.
Carla, played by Alison King, is determined to return to work straight away and put on a brave face, despite advice from best friend Michelle Connor to take time off.
During a heated row with Peter, Carla also admits that she wishes he had been killed instead of Tina.
Tina's time on the cobbles comes to a tragic conclusion when one of the local residents pushes her from the balcony at the top of the builder's yard in tomorrow's (May 27) episode.
After being left critically injured by the fall, Tina is rushed to hospital. She clings on to life for a few days before finally passing away on Monday, June 2.
Carla, Peter, Rob and Tracy Barlow have been named as official suspects in her murder.
This is predictable would have been better to have her keep the baby. There are not many more story lines they can give carla besides another man
tammyy2j
26-05-2014, 14:02
It is a shame Carla miscarries as I wanted to see a new maternal side to her
Ruffed_lemur
26-05-2014, 16:43
[QUOTE=swmc66;806067]This is predictable would have been better to have her keep the baby. There are not many more story lines they can give carla besides another man[/QUOTE
I really hoped this wasn't true! :thumbsdow
I suppose she could have a big storyline with the murder investigation.
tammyy2j
26-08-2014, 00:10
There's a big revelation moment for Coronation Street businesswoman Carla Barlow next week as she finally realises that her estranged husband Peter didn't kill Tina McIntyre.
The story twist takes place after jailed Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is rushed to hospital following another booze binge and Carla decides to pay him a visit.
Here, Alison King - who plays Carla - explains why some surprising words from Peter change her character's entire perspective on the murder case
How would you say Carla is coping with Peter's imprisonment?
"Carla has been trying so desperately to move on with her life, but obviously she's really struggling to forget about it all when everything is so up in the air. She's still reeling from what Peter did and now that he's in prison, she's having to get her head round the fact that Peter supposedly killed Tina too.
"In a way she's finding it easier with Peter not being there and lingering around her on the Street, but at the same time I think she has a huge sadness that all of this has happened and that Peter is in prison for a girl's murder."
Would you say Carla has washed her hands of him?
"I think she's finding it easier to pretend he doesn't exist with him now in prison and not pestering her on the Street, but at the same time, it's Peter. She hates him with a passion for what he has done to her and blames him entirely for losing the baby and she'll never get over that. She's all over the place."
How does Carla react when she hears that Peter is critically ill following an alcohol binge?
"It really throws her. She's completely taken aback when Beth tells her that Peter's in hospital - it's a bolt out of the blue. I think Carla has been concentrating so much on the factory and putting Peter out of her mind that this news brings her crashing down. Carla confides in Rob and tells him that she can't help but be concerned for Peter - it's almost a knee-jerk reaction when she hears he's in trouble."
Ken begs Carla to visit Peter to lift his spirits, but Rob is determined that she shouldn't. Does Carla feel torn?
"When Carla first tells Rob that she's really concerned for Peter, he tells her to get away and go on holiday and says he will mind the factory so she can go abroad for a bit. Carla is tempted by this but as soon as Ken begs her to visit him, she's swayed the other way.
"I think Carla knows that emotionally it will be the worst thing for her to go and see Peter, but she also knows that she would never forgive herself if anything happened to him and she hadn't been to visit."
Does Rob's argument that she shouldn't go make any sense to Carla?
"Yes, absolutely. She knows he's right when he says that the best way to really move on is to cut herself off from Peter completely. At this point, she has no reason to believe that Rob has any other reason to put her off other than the fact that he hates Peter and is looking out for his sister.
"I think the turning point for Carla is when she hears that Peter is in intensive care and might not make it through. I think then she knows what she has to do."
Is Carla shocked when she sees Peter?
"Yes. Carla's seen Peter at rock bottom before and has had to help him pick up the pieces, but this is something different. Peter is really at his lowest ebb and she realises how serious they were when they said that he might not survive. It brings her back to square one again, really."
Peter tells Carla that he knows she killed Tina and is willing to take the rap for it. How does she react?
"She's completely taken aback. First and foremost I think she's gobsmacked that Peter actually thinks she could have killed Tina. When she is finally able to process what he is saying, she starts to realise that if he genuinely thinks that she killed Tina, then he obviously didn't do it."
So at this point is Carla convinced that Peter isn't the killer?
"Peter thinks he's going to die, so Carla sees no reason why he'd start playing mind games with her about the murder. He has nothing to lose because he's telling her that he will take the blame for it - for her. It's actually a moment of clarity for Carla as she actually realises Peter isn't guilty at all."
Does Carla tell anyone about Peter's confession?
"Yes. She can't keep it to herself because she's incredibly troubled by it and she can't rest. She confides in Michelle first, and Michelle agrees that if Peter is this convinced that Carla killed Tina, then it means he can't have done. Once they both say it out loud, they become really troubled by it because they both realise that this means Tina's murderer is still roaming free. She also confides in Rob as well."
How does Rob react?
"Rob is automatically defensive and tells her to forget what Peter said. He tries to persuade Carla to ignore him and says Peter is just playing his usual mind games and making her feel like she has done something wrong, so that she will believe him when he says he's innocent."
Despite that, Carla considers telling the police what Peter said… Is Rob worried?
"Rob tries to tell Carla that Peter's probably had all sorts of medication in hospital so won't have been talking sense. I think at this point Carla just thinks Rob is doing what he can to keep her away from Peter and to ignore everything he's saying to her.
"But at the same time, Carla does question why Rob can't understand why she thinks she needs to do the right thing by helping find Tina's real killer and have an innocent man released - even if that man is Peter..."
Coronation Street star Alison King has admitted that her character Carla Barlow will never be able to fully forgive her husband Peter for being unfaithful.
Peter (Chris Gascoyne) cheated on Carla by having a long-running affair with Tina McIntyre, which started on his wedding night in December last year. The fling ultimately had terrible consequences as Peter later found himself being framed for the barmaid's murder.
Corrie bosses have confirmed that the truth will come out over the next few weeks as Carla discovers that her brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) was the real culprit and reports him to the police. This paves the way for Peter's release from jail, but Carla still has no desire to get back with him.
Speaking at a Coronation Street press event this week, King commented: "Somewhere underneath I think Carla will always love Peter. He was the person that saw Carla for who she was and accepted her.
"On the other hand, Carla is nobody's fool and you can't get over something like that. This was her one chance to have a baby and you don't cross her like that, otherwise you don't get a second chance. He did get plenty of chances - but not that much!"
Show chiefs are keeping tight-lipped about whether Rob gets his chance to tie the knot with his partner Tracy Barlow before the truth is revealed, but whatever happens, he will be livid with Carla for betraying him.
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Rob waits for Tracy to arrive at the wedding
King continued: "Carla goes a bit numb for a while, but she has to do what she has to do, in order for it to be right. Peter is somebody's baby - he's Ken's baby and she needs to do the right thing by that family and Simon, who she's very fond of. I think she does the right thing. I think she'll struggle, but as usual with Carla, she'll bury her head into Underworld and it actually starts going really well for her.
"The good thing that Carla has also got is Michelle. Her support and crutch is her sister-in-law. She's got people around that love her and I think she gets on with it and survives because she knows she's done the right thing, but she's also grieving because she knows Rob will never forgive her.
"Also, you can't forget that this all came about because of the loss of Peter, her baby and Tina. There's not many happy avenues for Carla to explore right now."
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Rob and Carla at the wedding
King added that she hasn't heard of any future relationships for Carla following Peter's departure, admitting that she needs a "break" from men for a while.
Asked about her own long-term future on the cobbles, she replied: "I'm happy so long as I'm happy and I'm getting good storylines."
Coronation Street's Carla Barlow faces another challenging time next week as her estranged husband Peter is released from prison.
Carla is keen to move on after her emotional year, but Peter (Chris Gascoyne) won't make it easy for her when he begs for another chance to make their marriage work.
Here, Alison King - who plays Carla - reveals how her character reacts to Peter's return to the cobbles.
How does Carla cope in the aftermath of Rob's departure?
"Carla just feels numb. She's absolutely heartbroken that she's had to do this to her brother and all the time she's thinking, 'Why didn't I just keep my mouth shut? All I had to do was nothing'. She didn't have to call the police and that eats her up, but I think it would have been on her mind constantly and I don't think she'd have been able to live with it.
"Carla has a lovely relationship with Ken, but when he starts rejoicing about the fact that Peter is coming home then she really struggles. She doesn't need to hear that - she didn't do it for Peter, and Ken's celebration isn't necessarily hers. She's left with nothing - no brother, no husband, no baby. She's got even less now in the world because she did this, so although she did the right thing she feels very numb about it all."
Is Carla nervous about seeing Peter again?
"She's not looking forward to Peter coming out. She can deal with the fact that he's coming out because she made that choice, but she doesn't want to see him or talk to him."
What are Carla's feelings when she sees Peter in The Rovers once he's been freed?
"He comes into The Rovers and he begs to talk to her, but she's steely with him and I don't think he really gets why. She doesn't want to listen as nothing he's got to say is going to make any difference, but he insists on taking her into the back room and doing this massive speech.
"Peter seems to think they can pick up where they left off, but she tells him that she didn't do this for him, she did it because it was the right thing to do."
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Ken starts to plan Peter's homecoming
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Peter returns
Does Carla still love Peter?
"He thinks that she still loves him, and I think somewhere deep down she always will love him, but he took that out of her hands. She's somehow managed to scrape herself off the floor and she's never, ever going to let those barriers down with him again - she just can't because he's the only person who can hurt her like that.
"Carla lost everything and she tells him that. He's been in a cell conjuring up all these fantasies about them getting back together because she still loves him, but she didn't do it for him."
How does Carla react when Peter pleads with her to take him back?
"While she's glad he's okay and she'll always care for him, there's no way she'll let him hurt her again, as she just can't go back. He's her Achilles heel and she can't take him back."
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Peter begs Carla to take him back
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Peter begs Carla to take him back
Who can Carla rely on for support at this time?
"Carla finds strength from her friends lile Roy and Michelle, and putting everything again into Underworld. When she needs something to hold onto with her fingernails it's her work. She throws everything into her business and as a result it's doing really well. She puts everything into it, and her confidence and her armour all build up around that. She starts to feel strong again."
Is Carla relieved when Peter discusses leaving Weatherfield?
"I think she does blame him for everything. She's had enough of his excuses and she knows he won't leave her alone if he stays. She also knows how vulnerable she is and it would be easier for her if he was away and would leave her alone. It's one thing telling him to leave her alone but while he's there and he's pushing all her buttons until she breaks, then she's still vulnerable. So for a while they have to be apart."
Does Carla still feel responsible for Simon at all?
"Yes, Carla's love for Simon has grown and she does feel a responsibility for him to be happy. She was the person who was responsible for the break-up of his dad and Leanne, but she still managed to grow very fond of Simon. It took a long time for him to gain her trust and her to gain his, but they did have a bond in the end.
"She does feel really guilty but there's a lovely scene between Carla, Peter and Simon where she tells him that she'll always be there for him and she'll look out for him. Peter knows she'll always be there to look out for Simon if he goes away."
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Peter says his goodbyes
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Peter says his goodbyes
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Peter tells Simon he is moving away
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Peter tells Simon he is moving away
Will Carla concentrate on her business rather than looking for another man?
"Yes, she's throwing herself into her work and she'll focus on that. She's not on the lookout for a man whatsoever."
Are you looking forward to some downtime after such big storylines? And will you miss Marc Baylis and Chris Gascoyne?
"Yes I am looking forward to a bit of down time after Christmas. Will I miss Marc and Chris? Well that's just a ridiculous question! (Laughs.) I'm all on my own, my two boys that hug me a lot have gone, but I've still got Kym Marsh so I'll be alright, she gives me cuddles. I'll miss Marc and Chris like mad, I already am."
Corrie's producer Stuart Blackburn has hinted that Peter and Carla will always love each other. Would you like to see more chapters to their story?
"Yes definitely, I think part of Carla will always love Peter and there are still more stories to be told. I'd love to see Chris back at some point in the future."
Are you enjoying doing more scenes with David Neilson, who plays Roy?
"Yes, I love doing scenes with David. He's an absolute joy to work with and also has a great sense of humour. I love the relationship between Carla and Roy and as we head to Christmas you'll see more of that connection between them."
Connor was not Carla's Maidan name so a bit strange she is reverting to that and removing Barlow. If Cheryl Fernandez Versini split up would she go back to being Cheryl Cole? I don't think so.
Connor was not Carla's Maidan name so a bit strange she is reverting to that and removing Barlow. If Cheryl Fernandez Versini split up would she go back to being Cheryl Cole? I don't think so.
carla connor was her widow name (she wasn't married to tony or frank i think)
carla donovan is that her own name like rob
Connor was not Carla's Maidan name so a bit strange she is reverting to that and removing Barlow. If Cheryl Fernandez Versini split up would she go back to being Cheryl Cole? I don't think so.
carla connor was her widow name (she wasn't married to tony or frank i think)
carla donovan is that her own name like rob
She was Donovan, married Paul Connor and Tony Gordon and Peter Barlow
Connor was not Carla's Maidan name so a bit strange she is reverting to that and removing Barlow. If Cheryl Fernandez Versini split up would she go back to being Cheryl Cole? I don't think so.
As Rob Donovan was Tina's murderer, I can understand Carla not wanting to use her maiden name, I know she had problems with Paul Connor before he died but I guess she was happiest with him than her other husbands and it is the name she had when she started in the business.
Conner does go better with Carla.
Ruffed_lemur
15-11-2014, 13:47
carla connor was her widow name (she wasn't married to tony or frank i think)
carla donovan is that her own name like rob
I can understand her not wanting to use that name!
She may also be reverting to the name Connor because it's the name by which her business associates have mostly known her. Carla Connor does have a nice ring to it.
She may also be reverting to the name Connor because it's the name by which her business associates have mostly known her. Carla Connor does have a nice ring to it.
That is what I think, Dazzle, I wish her luck :)
She may also be reverting to the name Connor because it's the name by which her business associates have mostly known her. Carla Connor does have a nice ring to it.
That is what I think, Dazzle, I wish her luck :)
It is a lot of hassle when you have to change names. I think with the amount of break ups now it makes sense not to change your name at all. It is not compulsory to change your name on marriage, its a choice.
maidmarian
15-11-2014, 23:17
It is a lot of hassle when you have to change names. I think with the amount of break ups now it makes sense not to change your name at all. It is not compulsory to change your name on marriage, its a choice.
I agree but not a.lot of people that swmc66
I once mentioned it conversation to someone
-who looked dubious but checked.
next I knew she had got married(been living
together for some time)
They are still together 20 yearater
maidmarian
15-11-2014, 23:17
It is a lot of hassle when you have to change names. I think with the amount of break ups now it makes sense not to change your name at all. It is not compulsory to change your name on marriage, its a choice.
I agree but not a.lot of people that swmc66
I once mentioned it conversation to someone
-who looked dubious but checked.
next I knew she had got married(been living
together for some time)
They are still together 20 yearater
Ruffed_lemur
16-11-2014, 19:12
It is a lot of hassle when you have to change names. I think with the amount of break ups now it makes sense not to change your name at all. It is not compulsory to change your name on marriage, its a choice.
True, but whose surname do your children have? I prefer to have the same surname as mine.
I did think of that one. It is nice to have the same name for that reason
Not always easy when parents split and the mother remarries ... in my family, you would not think we are closely related if you looked at the surnames ... but all good ... so far :D
My original surname was wrong at birth. Luckily I married someone with the surname I should have had, so I changed it immediately.
My original surname was wrong at birth. Luckily I married someone with the surname I should have had, so I changed it immediately.
That's funny! :D
I've always sworn I wouldn't change my surname if I married (not that it's been an issue yet!) as a tribute to my deceased father.
she is to become close to nick
parkerman
30-03-2015, 17:17
Two friends of mine got married and hyphenated their married name. That is Mark Souter married Sue Morley and called themselves Mark and Sue Morley-Souter. They had three children who use the surname Morley-Souter. Which is fine, but I do think it's a bit of self-indulgence as what do the children do when they get married? Go on a couple of generations and you'd have a long string of hyphenated surnames!
I just took someone on who had a double barrelled name and married someone else with a a double barrelled name. They combined them for a really long surname. But it sounds and looks quite good
tammyy2j
01-04-2015, 22:15
she is to become close to nick
Yes looks to have started tonight, where is Nick's "friend" Erica?
When did Carla move in to Nick's block of flats/apartments?
When did Carla move in to Nick's block of flats/apartments?
At the same time the Windasses moved into her and Peter's old flat. They moved in because Carla had vacated it.
back to carla connor again carla donovan don't sound too bad
Newspapers say that erica will have shock news for nick....is she pregnant!
Newspapers say that erica will have shock news for nick....is she pregnant!
that would be gas
Newspapers say that erica will have shock news for nick....is she pregnant!
that would be gas
No, they don't know about precautions in soap operas :p
No, they don't know about precautions in soap operas :p
erica probably thought she too old so no need for protection
No, they don't know about precautions in soap operas :p
erica probably thought she too old so no need for protection
erica probably thought she too old so no need for protection
*Cough* *Cough* She is not that old
erica probably thought she too old so no need for protection
*Cough* *Cough* She is not that old
tammyy2j
02-05-2015, 00:20
Alison King is taking a break from the cobbles of Coronation Street next year.
The Carla Connor actress has appeared on the soap since 2006, but is planning a sabbatical for creative reasons in 2016.
A Coronation Street spokeswoman said in a statement released to Digital Spy: "Alison King has indicated to producers that she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016. She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla Connor, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years.
"Before Ali takes her break, Carla has much more drama to come. At the end of this month, she will be central to the explosive storyline which sees Victoria Court go up in flames, and the aftermath of that plotline will have huge consequences for the factory boss.
"Ali's desire to take a break from the show gives the writers the opportunity to come up with a enthralling exit for the character."
King, who has been nominated in the Best Actress category at the upcoming British Soap Awards, has been involved in some of Corrie's biggest stories over the past 12 months, including the tragic mini-bus crash and her brother Rob's eventual handover to the police following Tina's murder.
She is currently at the centre of another dramatic storyline involving a bitter feud with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford).
Shock scenes airing later this month will see Tracy vow to get revenge on Carla, which leads to the devastating fire at Victoria Court.
King was recently spotted on set filming scenes with the soap's newest addition, Melanie Hill. Her exit is expected to air early next year.
Alison King is taking a break from the cobbles of Coronation Street next year.
I'm glad Alison's just taking a break rather than leaving Corrie permanently.
Maybe she buys half the rovers how else would she unknowingly ruin Tracys plans
tammyy2j
05-05-2015, 22:11
Maybe she buys half the rovers how else would she unknowingly ruin Tracys plans
Does she loan Michelle the money to buy it?
I would love for Carla to buy the share as investment rather than loaning the money to Michelle and Steve :D
maidmarian
06-05-2015, 06:20
I would love for Carla to buy the share as investment rather than loaning the money to Michelle and Steve :D
It would give her a tie to the street and reason
to come back after her break-if she wishes to.
Also could be very entertaining -before she goes!
maidmarian
06-05-2015, 06:20
I would love for Carla to buy the share as investment rather than loaning the money to Michelle and Steve :D
It would give her a tie to the street and reason
to come back after her break-if she wishes to.
Also could be very entertaining -before she goes!
parkerman
06-05-2015, 08:06
It would give her a tie to the street and reason
to come back after her break-if she wishes to.
Is she selling the factory then?
maidmarian
06-05-2015, 08:30
Is she selling the factory then?
I presumed so-as that would be a lot more capital
than buying into pub. I thought she would need capital
to fund whatever Carla is going to do-anr business.??
But to be honest dont know. Could get in dep manager
or partner-but would she trust them for long period.
Most of publicity is about what actress wants to do
not what character is going to do.
It will probably change before 2016 anyway!
maidmarian
06-05-2015, 08:30
Dupl
tammyy2j
06-05-2015, 15:30
Sally and Alya Nazir could run the factory for her
It is a shame also Carla lost her baby with Peter
Sally and Alya Nazir could run the factory for her
It is a shame also Carla lost her baby with Peter
oh no to ayla running the knicker plant
maidmarian
07-05-2015, 20:56
oh no to ayla running the knicker plant
As its likely to be for quite a while-not just a
short break-Id be surprised if Carla trusted
any of the known suspects . She knows how
quickly a small business can go downhill
and fail if not managed properly. Could
lose a lot of money.
So I would guess she will sell or get in
someone ( as yet unknown to viewers)
but who is fully experienced in the business
and whom she trusts.
maidmarian
07-05-2015, 20:56
Dupl
tammyy2j
08-05-2015, 16:30
Be good to have a Baldwin back running it
maidmarian
08-05-2015, 16:51
Be good to have a Baldwin back running it
That was what I thought !!!But Mike is dead
Perhaps Danny could be tempted away from
TheChase for a while?
And that Character had a son - need to
check name.- perhaps there may be a
sister( weve not heard of) lurking in the
background somewhere?
maidmarian
08-05-2015, 16:51
Dupl
That was what I thought !!!But Mike is dead
Perhaps Danny could be tempted away from
TheChase for a while?
And that Character had a son - need to
check name.- perhaps there may be a
sister( weve not heard of) lurking in the
background somewhere?
Jamie Baldwin, I think .. don't remember him having a sister though
That was what I thought !!!But Mike is dead
Perhaps Danny could be tempted away from
TheChase for a while?
And that Character had a son - need to
check name.- perhaps there may be a
sister( weve not heard of) lurking in the
background somewhere?
Jamie Baldwin, I think .. don't remember him having a sister though
maidmarian
08-05-2015, 17:43
Jamie Baldwin, I think .. don't remember him having a sister though
Sorry Perdita-no there isnt - just a joke
(did say weve not heard of).
Because they always seem to be able to
find a previously unmentioned relative
when needed for Soap.story purposes.!!
maidmarian
08-05-2015, 17:43
Dupl
I'd love to have Danny Baldwin back. He was a favourite character of mine and I was upset when he left. I wasn't keen on Jamie though.
Coronation Street stars Alison King and Ben Price get in a quick caffeine fix as they stop to take a filming break at Manchester casino
Their on-screen alter egos appear to be embroiled in quite the love triangle at the moment.
And on Monday morning, Coronation Street stars Alison King and Ben Price were hard at work filming scenes outside a casino in South Manchester.
Taking a break from filming, the co-stars appeared to be in great and content spirits as they enjoyed a quick caffeine fix.
For the shooting, 42-year-old Alison – who plays Carla Connor – was dressed black mid-length sleeved blouse, which was teamed with black skinny jeans and a pair of suede ankle boots.
Her on-screen love interest, who plays resident local Nick Tyldesley, cut a sharp figure in a slick grey two-piece suit and a plain grey polo-shirt.
Meanwhile, Alison recently announced that she will be leaving the popular ITV soap to take a break and pursue other projects.
Although show bosses have confirmed she will be back and that she has more drama to come her way before she leaves Weatherfield later this year.
‘Alison King has indicated to producers that she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016,’ a Corrie spokeswoman said.
‘She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla Connor, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years.
Before Ali takes her break Carla has much more drama to come.’
‘Ali’s desire to take a break from the show gives the writers the opportunity to come up with an enthralling exit for the character,’ the representative added.
Her character was part of the explosive storyline which saw her flat go up in flames, which led to the death of Kal Nazir.
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I thought Tracy was going to change and be remorseful. She doesnt care at all that two people are dead
Coronation Street’s Carla Connor is clearly out of control next week as she lashes out at those closest to her.
Unable to face going to Deirdre Barlow’s funeral, Carla spends the afternoon in a casino instead.
She later suggests another poker night but the lads refuse, telling her to cut her losses and forget it, leaving her annoyed.
Michelle Connor tells Carla that Roy Cropper’s worried about her and reckons she’s drinking too much and not been sleeping.
She suggests a shopping spree but emptying the petty cash tin, Carla cancels her trip with Michelle and heads to the casino.
On a winning streak, she gambles all her chips on her last bet and loses the lot.
Returning home from her disastrous gambling spree, Carla vents her anger on Roy and poor Cathy.
Roy reacts badly as she calls Cathy a gold-digger and tells him that she’s no replacement for Hayley.
Roy demands an apology but Carla remains unrepentant and storms out of the café slamming the door behind her. As Roy mulls over Carla’s accusations, Cathy assures him they’ve done nothing wrong but he’s less convinced and Cathy leaves hurt.
Alone with Michelle, Carla admits how unhappy she is, how she blames herself for the fire and how she regrets her spiteful comments to Roy.
Michelle advises her to get away for a few weeks but Carla first returns to the café and apologises to Roy for her harsh words. Will he accept her apology?
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I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!
I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!
I like the idea of the guilt about the fire causing Carla to fall off the rails into another addiction. Soap disasters almost never have long term consequences for characters, but it seems likely in this case Carla will lose everything because of the fire. Of course we know she has nothing to feel guilty about, so I hope Tracy's part is revealed before Carla leaves.
Soaps love piling on the disaster after disaster for favourite female characters. I'm not sure why... :searchme:
It would be nice if Carla leaves Coronation Street on a happy note.
tammyy2j
07-07-2015, 16:11
I really don't want to see Carla in trouble all the time-if it's not drinking, it's gambling, or losing a baby, relationship problems or everyone on the street turning against her. I surely hope Roy and Carla remain friends-as it's been heartwarming to watch.
I wanted some happiness for Carla-I really wished she and Peter would have had that baby together-if anyone, those two deserved some happiness for a change!
I kinda am liking her with Nick more, they could have a baby both want kids now I think
I kinda am liking her with Nick more, they could have a baby both want kids now I think
Carla won't be around for long enough though. Maybe if/when Alison King returns to Corrie she could surprise Nick with a secret child of his she had while away.
parkerman
07-07-2015, 16:45
Tracy's guilt over the fire is Corrie's equivalent to Dean's rape of Linda in EE with regard to the guilty going unpunished and the innocent generally not being believed. Let's hope both are resolved swiftly.
tammyy2j
07-07-2015, 17:28
Tracy's guilt over the fire is Corrie's equivalent to Dean's rape of Linda in EE with regard to the guilty going unpunished and the innocent generally not being believed. Let's hope both are resolved swiftly.
All soaps have it, Hollyoaks has a few murderers free no guilt and Emmerdale has Ross and Carly doing bad things too
parkerman
07-07-2015, 19:10
Thanks tammy. I only watch Corrie & EE but you don't surprise me. It seems to be a very hackneyed storyline.
we need soap villains who do bad things to be punished too many escape scot free in real life
parkerman
07-07-2015, 22:42
we need soap villains who do bad things to be punished too many escape scot free in real life
Yes, true, but what I think makes it more aggravating in these cases is that it's not just that the villain is going unpunished - though that's bad enough - it's that someone else, who is completely innocent and not just innocent but a victim as well, is suffering and having the finger pointed.
And, I think in many cases it goes as far as bullying.. I just hate Corrie's style where the whole street is always ganging up against that one (innocent) character - which has been Carla now TWICE very recently. Usually at least the truth has come out in the end, but doesn't look that way now.. Rather than Carla being punished all the time, I'd like to see Tracy losing everything(including being punished for the fire) in the wake of her mother's death.. Maybe, just maybe after that she might change her ways. Will that happen? Doubt it..
parkerman
13-07-2015, 19:23
Unless Tracy is shown to be behind the fire, I have to say I don't really see the point of the story. Why not just have Carla responsible for the fire? I'm sure that, in line with Soap morality, the real culprit will be exposed in the end.
I should say in line with Corrie morality as I'm growing less and less confident that Soap morality applies any longer in EE.
I think the producer says suspicions will rise but no evidence to prove it. I think it will be enough for Carla to leave with her head held high (i hope)
I think the producer says suspicions will rise but no evidence to prove it. I think it will be enough for Carla to leave with her head held high (i hope)
Fingers crossed. Given there's no hope of Tracy being punished legally, I'll be satisfied if the community knows the truth so Carla's exonerated.
carla has accepted the fire was her fault so is guilty gambling, tracy will have to confess or a witness have spotted her in the victoria flat block but very doubtful
carla has accepted the fire was her fault so is guilty gambling, tracy will have to confess or a witness have spotted her in the victoria flat block but very doubtful
I suppose Tracy could confess as part of her "redemption".
I suppose Tracy could confess as part of her "redemption".
Yes, that would be nice to see but somehow I doubt it ... even if the character is going to transform into a nicer personality I doubt that Tracy will admit to all the things she has done in the past that were wrong ... I imagine she might be more polite and friendly to others in future but the past will stay in the past :thumbsdow
She won't confess as she feels no remorse or guilt whatsoever
Coronation Street bosses are lining up even more drama for troubled Carla Connor this autumn.
Show producer Stuart Blackburn has named the Underworld boss as one to watch as the ITV soap launches its autumn storylines next month.
It's already been a busy summer for Carla, as her guilt over the recent fire at Victoria Court has driven her to a gambling addiction.
Carla's problems pave the way for the arrival of Shayne Ward's character Aidan Connor, who will be joining the Street next week in the hope of getting her life and business back on track.
Aidan's father Johnny and sister Kate will then be hot on his heels, turning up in September.
Blackburn commented: "The Connors are looking great. I think in Aidan, Johnny and Kate, we've really hit gold. One of those characters will deliver a bit of news to Carla that will change her sense of self and perception forever. It's going to be a real shocker.
"We've also got a lot more twists and turns for Tracy and Carla. They've been out on location filming some of the strongest two-hander scenes we've had this year."
Prime Suspect actor Richard Hawley has been cast in the role of Johnny, while theatre star Faye Brookes has been confirmed to play Kate.
Carla's brother Rob, played by Marc Baylis, will also be returning to our screens later this year for a storyline which will see the killer calling the shots from his prison cell.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a663005/coronation-street-producer-therell-be-a-real-shocker-for-carla.html#ixzz3ianWnbLB
tammyy2j
01-09-2015, 00:27
Alison King has confirmed that her upcoming break from the show is still a long way off.
It was announced earlier this year that the popular actress, who plays Carla Connor, would be taking a sabbatical for creative reasons.
Although details surrounding Carla's temporary exit won't be revealed until nearer the time, King has admitted that she recently signed to stay on the show until next spring.
She said: "I have just signed till May 2016, there is a lot to do with Carla yet. I haven't had chance to think about beyond that.
"As for storyline - I am starting to get a sense of what t might involve but I don't know any details."
Dramatic scenes airing next week will see Carla's enemy Tracy Barlow finally reveal that it was her who start the Victoria Court fire that killed Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath.
Speaking about the repercussions of Carla's discovery, King said: "This revelation makes a massive difference and even if ultimately people don't believe Tracy did it she now knows she didn't and that is what matters.
"She will be angry but for Carla it is much more about knowing that she didn't do it and as long as she knows and the people that matter to her know that is what she cares about more than Tracy being punished."
Discussing Carla's future with Nick Tilsley, King added: "Carla really does care for Nick this is working for her she quite likes for once that someone wants to take care of her and is strong enough to look after her.
"Because she's always been the one in relationships that is the strong one. Nick is a different kind of alpha male and she hasn't experienced this type of relationship before."
Things won't be merry in the Connor household this Christmas on Coronation Street.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, Carla Connor (Alison King) is set for a shock when Johnny (Richard Hawley) is told that he is her biological dad.
It all kicks off when Carla's brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returns from prison and demands £10k from Johnny to keep the news quiet. Johnny confides in Liz (Beverley Callard) and admits to having a one night stand with Carla's mum.
Viewers will then see Johnny attempt a secret DNA test without Carla finding out.
Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn had previously teased that Rob's return will be a "disaster" for those in his sights.
"He's had a lot of time to think things through while he's been in prison, and Carla and Tracy remain in his sights. After all, these are the two women that got him sent down," Blackburn said.
Baylis was last seen on Coronation Street in November 2014.
I predicted this in one of the threads
parkerman
15-11-2015, 11:59
Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returns from prison
So is this another case of a murderer being allowed out after a very short time? What is it this time? The judge was high on marijuana at the trial so the verdict's been quashed?
what age was johnny to have fathered carla, 12 :p
johnny confiding in liz, new romance, i thought it would be with carla
so carla had relations with her cousins paul and liam, very dingle
what age was johnny to have fathered carla, 12 :p
johnny confiding in liz, new romance, i thought it would be with carla
so carla had relations with her cousins paul and liam, very dingle
DNA theft is an actual offence, so all this 'secret' DNA testing is a load of crap
do your research SW
maidmarian
15-11-2015, 13:01
So is this another case of a murderer being allowed out after a very short time? What is it this time? The judge was high on marijuana at the trial so the verdict's been quashed?
In the thread "Rob Donovan' #53 posted in Aug
2015-Perdita posted some updates inc comments
from.SB and the bit about Rob was - he would be
reprising his role but "calling the shots " from his
prison cell.
Also he would have Tracy& Carla in his sights -
as they got him sent down. I thought they were
goingto borrow some henchmen from Walford.
As was mentioned at the time - we never saw the
trial -or what evidence/defence was used!
So unless the latest spoiler has a misprint -
theyve changed their minds! How very unusual!
Carla Connor is in for a daddy shocker this Christmas when she discovers the identity of her real father. And it turns out to be her former husband’s uncle, Johnny Connor.
The truth comes out after Carla’s brother Rob Donovan, who is currently behind bars, tries to blackmail Johnny, demanding £10,000 to keep his secret.
But Johnny, determined to find out once and for all if Carla is his daughter, will do a secret DNA test which comes back positive.
According to the Daily Star Sunday in scenes filmed earlier this month Johnny tells Liz McDonald: "It’s a relief just to tell someone.
“She doesn’t know, neither do my kids and I don’t want it getting back to them because there’s no point stirring things up at this stage. I always suspected it but I shoved it to the back of my mind. "I told myself it couldn’t be, it was just the once and Sharon put herself about a bit, it could have been anyones.
“Also, I suppose in a way I didn’t want to know, I was married at the time. It’s not something I am proud of."
A Corrie source told the newspaper: “Ali King is one of the soap world’s most popular actresses.
“She’s still got a few months before she goes off on her break but the twist that Johnny is her dad is huge. She’s got some great stuff coming up.
“The daddy bombshell means his kids Aidan and Kate are also her half-brother and sister.
Carla became a Connor through marriage but it turns out that she’s actually always been one.”
ITV
I thought he was going to get together with Carla too. It is strange that you can batter someone with a metal bar and leave them for dead and have ayear or so in prison. Maybe less i cant remember when it all happened. Then he lied and covered up and his sister came in the frame. You get more for burglary
tammyy2j
15-11-2015, 23:30
Rob isn't getting out of jail, he sends Carla and Tracy visiting orders, he must discover Johnny is now Carla's business partner which prompts his blackmail
parkerman
15-11-2015, 23:43
Rob isn't getting out of jail, he sends Carla and Tracy visiting orders, he must discover Johnny is now Carla's business partner which prompts his blackmail
So is this not right, tammy?
It all kicks off when Carla's brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returns from prison and demands £10k from Johnny to keep the news quiet...
tammyy2j
15-11-2015, 23:49
So is this not right, tammy?
I think I read Rob would be pulling all the strings from prison, either in this forum or another or soap magazine
maidmarian
16-11-2015, 00:04
I think I read Rob would be pulling all the strings from prison, either in this forum or another or soap magazine
They did say originally in Aug 2015 that the
character would return later in year and
seek revenge on Carla & Tracy -but call shots
from.prison ( Rob Donovan thread#53)
but then nothing until recent spoilers that
Parkerman quotes. That reads very differntly.
Its not clear whether latest spoilers are badly
worded or if they have changed their minds.
Nothing since Aug about release / any appeal
etc ??
Its not clear whether latest spoilers are badly
worded or if they have changed their minds.
I think the wording is at fault. Given previous spoilers about Rob calling the shots from prison, I read "Rob returns from prison" as "Rob returns to our screens". They could have changed the storyline so Rob's released from prison, but I can't see that happening.
Tracy was sentenced to life with minimum of 15 years for parole and came out after what seems like 5 minutes -- Rob got sentenced to 25 years so if there was another technical fault with some evidence ........:wall::searchme:
Tracy was sentenced to life with minimum of 15 years for parole and came out after what seems like 5 minutes -- Rob got sentenced to 25 years so if there was another technical fault with some evidence ........:wall::searchme:
but Tracey was freed after the conviction was deemed unsafe? something about the expert witness at the time was discredited
but Tracey was freed after the conviction was deemed unsafe? something about the expert witness at the time was discredited
That is what I mean .. it was a technicality that got her out. Guess they had to write it like that to get the character back. :wall:
If Rob is out as well now, I can´t wait to find out the reason but maybe we see him behind prison bars rather than walking down the cobbles?? :hmm:
I think the wording is at fault. Given previous spoilers about Rob calling the shots from prison, I read "Rob returns from prison" as "Rob returns to our screens". They could have changed the storyline so Rob's released from prison, but I can't see that happening.
I initially thought Rob was being released, however the wording ,as you say Dazzle is so ambiguous and reading the following quote made by the actor.
"I can’t wait to play Rob again and see what he has up his sleeve" Baylis said. "One thing is certain - prison won’t stop Rob from affecting lives on the street." This together with info from the producer , it seems Rob will be exercising his power from a prison cell. How without a physical presence on the street, particularly with the strong characters involved, will be interesting?
I think Rob will stay in prison, we will see scenes of him being visited by folk various
I initially thought Rob was being released, however the wording ,as you say Dazzle is so ambiguous and reading the following quote made by the actor.
"I can’t wait to play Rob again and see what he has up his sleeve" Baylis said. "One thing is certain - prison won’t stop Rob from affecting lives on the street." This together with info from the producer , it seems Rob will be exercising his power from a prison cell. How without a physical presence on the street, particularly with the strong characters involved, will be interesting?
I think so too and also believe this to be the best way to re-introduce him, like to think the Corrie production team will have learned from the mistake letting Tracy out in her unbelievable storyline
I think so too and also believe this to be the best way to re-introduce him, like to think the Corrie production team will have learned from the mistake letting Tracy out in her unbelievable storyline
Also, I think the Corrie team are unlikely to try something similar with Rob because he's just not an important enough character to tie themselves in knots trying to find a credible way to bring him back. Tracy is a Barlow and was born on the show so is in a different league to Rob in terms of the history she brings with her.
is this steve's sudden exit, off to spain over tony and liz uniting
is this steve's sudden exit, off to spain over tony and liz uniting
Would not mind if it is ...
Would not mind if it is ...
yes he had a hissy fit when he found out Liz was talking to Tony and that Tony fixed the leak in the ladies loo
maidmarian
17-11-2015, 18:17
Also, I think the Corrie team are unlikely to try something similar with Rob because he's just not an important enough character to tie themselves in knots trying to find a credible way to bring him back. Tracy is a Barlow and was born on the show so is in a different league to Rob in terms of the history she brings with her.
Know Im being picky -but actually she was born
a Langton ! Ive often wondered what she would
have been like with a different stepfather or none
at all - Nature v Nurture??
Re Rob -I always thought they may bring him
back at some point in the future- but not so
soon and not from prison.
Perhaps its more to do with Alison Kings break
- a final story for Rob & Carla and part of her
exit story.
Unpunished or inadequately punished killers
are a facet of all soaps and also real life?!
Know Im being picky -but actually she was born
a Langton ! Ive often wondered what she would
have been like with a different stepfather or none
at all - Nature v Nurture??
Re Rob -I always thought they may bring him
back at some point in the future- but not so
soon and not from prison.
Perhaps its more to do with Alison Kings break
- a final story for Rob & Carla and part of her
exit story.
Unpunished or inadequately punished killers
are a facet of all soaps and also real life?!
No doubt in my mind that Rob´s return is down to Alison King wanting to leave for a bit... hopefully they make it reasonable but we shall see
Know Im being picky -but actually she was born
a Langton !
I know! Deirdre's married to Ray and pregant in the classic Corries I'm currently watching on YouTube. :p
Maybe I should have specified Tracey's an important character because she's Deirdre's daughter.
Re Rob -I always thought they may bring him
back at some point in the future- but not so
soon and not from prison.
Perhaps its more to do with Alison Kings break
- a final story for Rob & Carla and part of her
exit story.
Hopefully, Alison King will return to Corrie in the future. I can see Rob being brought back as a regular character if that happens - but not for at least a decade if the producers have got any sense! (In reality it'd be a lot longer of course.)
What could have got Carla Connor so upset in these brand new Coronation Street filming pictures?
Alison King, who plays Carla, was spotted filming an emotional scene with her on-screen love interest Ben Price on Wednesday night (November 18).
The stars were working on location in Manchester and paparazzi photographers were nearby to give fans a sneak peek.
The scene sees Carla taking a walk alongside the canal with her partner Nick Tilsley, leading to a heart-to-heart and a tearful embrace.
Nick is clearly as loyal as ever towards Carla as he supports her through a difficult time, but what could be wrong?
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Details of a huge new storyline for Carla recently leaked, when it was revealed that newcomer Johnny Connor could be her biological father.
Johnny once had a one-night stand with Carla's mum, and killer Rob Donovan will start blackmailing him over the secret from behind bars in a gripping new plot.
Corrie fans will have to stay tuned to see whether Carla and Nick's canal scenes are linked to this bombshell or another story altogether. Either way, though, it looks like there are interesting times ahead for the Underworld businesswoman before her exit next year.
King announced in May that she will be taking a break from Coronation Street in 2016, but she later clarified that she'll be around for a while yet as her current contract runs until May.
Coronation Street chief John Whiston has revealed that soap had to tinker with Carla Connor because audience research suggested fans didn’t like the character.
The soap regularly refers to market research to see how well characters are going down with viewers at home.
And writers had to rethink Carla - played by Alison King - because they felt she wasn’t “breaking through” in their research.
John also revealed the one thing that could pull Corrie off air - a big gust of wind!
Talking about Carla, he explained: “We do audience research to see how the characters are doing. For a long time we were playing long stories with Carla.
“She is a consummate actress but somehow she was not breaking through in the research. We thought, ‘What can we do to show a different side of her?’
“She had a soft spot for Roy Cropper – this strange character we all love. That boosted her image and it showed she must be a nice person to like Roy.”
And referring to his biggest concern for Corrie, John told the Daily Star: “The two things I worry about are the schedule room and the writing room.
“Someone asked me what the biggest risk is to Corrie and it is a sharp gust of wind coming into those rooms.
What you have is a wall covered in Post-It notes with all the A stories and the B and C stories. If they were all blown away, we could go off air.”
Ha market research my foot. I do not believe they do enough as a lot of the characters would be long gone.
Oh so glad Nick went to lordes and got a cure
Carla Connor is going to get herself struck off the Barlow’s Christmas card list and put herself on a collision course with Tracy when she has sex with Robert Preston.
The Underworld boss is going to go on a gambling and booze bender when she discovers that Johnny Connor is her real dad. She will head to the local casino where she drowns her sorrows before bumping into Robert. It’s not long before one thing leads to another. According to the Daily Star Sunday Carla will confess all to best friend Michelle McDonald the next day who suggests she keeps it a secret.
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But Carla tells her she’s going to confess all to Nick adding: “It’s better he hears it from me than someone else.” Has she made a fatal mistake by sleeping with Corrie killer Tracy’s boyfriend and will Nick Tilsley ever forgive her?
Ridiculous, thought Corrie producers had learned from their mistake making newly wed Molly have an affair with Kevin the minute they came back from their honeymoon :wall:
No doubt Carla will be pregnant leading to a never done before Who Is The Daddy? storyline http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/baby/smileys-baby-863730.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/) and ultimately to Alison´s exit from Corrie http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/sighing-and-waiting/smileys-sighing-and-waiting-490602.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
Very stupid storyline. But they are fnding a way for her to leave
tammyy2j
07-12-2015, 22:19
This is a shame, I have grown to like Carla and Nick as a couple
Can't understand why she sleep with him. I rather she wasted a bit more money . Nick could forgive that.
If Johnny was not so keen to hide her like his dirty little secret and embrace her as his daughter it would have the opposite result
They forgot about that "audience research" quickly then. This will not make her more likeable.
What was wrong with Michelle/Nick etc finding out that Johnny was Carla's dad, keeping it from her for fear it would send her back on the path of destruction; Carla leaving because she found out and felt betrayed by everyone?
Were Rob and Carla originally full or half-siblings? I can't remember. Has their mum always been said to have had a reputation or did they suddenly invent it for the purposes of this storyline?
So Carla was married to her first cousin once removed? Second cousin? Some form of cousin anyway. Time for another Jeremy Kyle Coronation Street special?
is johnny a uncle to michelle and her brothers
is johnny a uncle to michelle and her brothers
Not an uncle no, making it difficult to pin down the exact relationship. He could be anything from a first cousin to them downwards.
Aidan was described as a distant cousin of Michelle. If Johnny were an uncle, Aidan would be a first cousin and it would be simple.
Today Michelle said that Johnny was second cousin to her father, making Carla third cousin to Paul, Liam and Michelle (the children of second cousins are third cousins to each other.) The clip is on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HVPlSj3pdzA
carla ends up in a coma after a fight incident with tracy
tammyy2j
29-12-2015, 23:02
Carla Connor is set to find herself in serious danger in shock scenes this January – as she is left fighting for her life after a violent incident.
It’s already destined to be a tough start to the year for the Underworld boss. As she recovers from the bombshell that Johnny is in fact her father, she ends up cheating on doting fiancee Nick with Tracy Barlow’s partner Robert Preston. The liaison leaves Carla consumed with guilt – and it is this ill advised night of passion that could be the catalyst for a series of events that may be the end of her.
While we are sworn to secrecy over the exact details of what happens, we can reveal that Nick will be fearing the loss of the woman he loves as he keeps a vigil by her hospital bedside. But given that her long term nemesis Tracy is involved, could the horrific twist be a deliberate attempt on Carla’s life?
Let’s face it, Tracy has form. Having contemplated killing Carla once before and accidentally starting a fire which killed Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath, Tracy has proven she isn’t to be messed with – you could ask Charlie Stubbs if he hadn’t had his head fatally caved in by her.
And when Tracy picks a fight with Carla, a chain of events unfolds that could see tragedy rock the Street once more.
Is the villain set to have the knicker queen’s blood on her hands?
You can see the exciting new plot unfold towards the end of January.
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Exciting new plot? Sounds like the same old same old to me.
maidmarian
29-12-2015, 23:42
Exciting new plot? Sounds like the same old too me.
Youve forgotten to switch on your erase/
memory loss button! And so have I !:)
Must NOT remember storylines more than
6 months old!
No doubt start of Carlas exit story next year.
Theyve given her plenty of stories over the years
but very samey. She could have dealt with
better ones( imo)
Hope there are repercussions for Tracy -:)
But doubt it!!:angry:
So Tracy is making a career out of murder and keeps getting away with it. Very boring and too much Tracy air time if you ask me. Can't they bring any new characters in. I thought phelan may be behind driscolls expansion and be their backer. Need new characters I am sick of Tracy even phelan will do.
parkerman
30-12-2015, 00:00
Exciting new plot? Sounds like the same old to me.
Ah, but this one is set to "rock the street". I doubt if the inhabitants lives will ever be the same again. :lol:
Ah, but this one is set to "rock the street". I doubt if the inhabitants lives will ever be the same again. :lol:
Well...when you put it like that, how can I fail to feel excited about this storyline? :ninja: :D
Youve forgotten to switch on your erase/
memory loss button! And so have I !:)
Must NOT remember storylines more than
6 months old!
You've reminded me that I read a comment elsewhere that factory owner Carla finding out Johnny's her father is nearly an exact copy of Danny Baldwin finding out factory owner Mike was his father. I'd forgotten all about that, but I think it's true (to the best of my memory).
Hope there are repercussions for Tracy -:)
But doubt it!!:angry:
Abandon all hope MM! Any repercussions for Teflon Tracy will be very short lived. :wall:
So Tracy is making a career out of murder and keeps getting away with it. Very boring and too much Tracy air time if you ask me. Can't they bring any new characters in. I thought phelan may be behind driscolls expansion and be their backer. Need new characters I am sick of Tracy even phelan will do.
tracy must discover carla's night of nooky with robert
So Tracy is making a career out of murder and keeps getting away with it. Very boring and too much Tracy air time if you ask me. Can't they bring any new characters in. I thought phelan may be behind driscolls expansion and be their backer. Need new characters I am sick of Tracy even phelan will do.
tracy must discover carla's night of nooky with robert
Ah, but this one is set to "rock the street". I doubt if the inhabitants lives will ever be the same again. :lol:
will it be explosive????
They need to stop having a murder/ explosion near death and hospital bed scenes for at least 6 months
But if they insist......they need to kill off tracy but keep Amy
They need to get rid of Anna and Faye but keep Tim
Be good f Michael went back to Gail
Chesney and Sinaed very nice people but not sure what they add
fiz and tyrone get rid please and maria
They need to introduce a partner that will make Mary happy .
Todd could do with getting a life and changing his ways as we can see some changes in him
They need to stop having a murder/ explosion near death and hospital bed scenes for at least 6 months
But if they insist......they need to kill off tracy but keep Amy
They need to get rid of Anna and Faye but keep Tim
Be good f Michael went back to Gail
Chesney and Sinaed very nice people but not sure what they add
fiz and tyrone get rid please and maria
They need to introduce a partner that will make Mary happy .
Todd could do with getting a life and changing his ways as we can see some changes in him
parkerman
30-12-2015, 12:40
They need to stop having a murder/ explosion near death and hospital bed scenes for at least 6 months
But if they insist......they need to kill off tracy but keep Amy
They need to get rid of Anna and Faye but keep Tim
Be good f Michael went back to Gail
Chesney and Sinaed very nice people but not sure what they add
fiz and tyrone get rid please and maria
They need to introduce a partner that will make Mary happy .
Todd could do with getting a life and changing his ways as we can see some changes in him
Can you please take over as the new producer of Coronation Street.:thumbsup:
I think a lot of us could do a better job than SB! i think this Kate will take Corrie back to what it was. How she is going to undo a lot of damage I do not know. She will need a year to turn things around.
They should have sacked SB immediately not wait for a handover
I think a lot of us could do a better job than SB! i think this Kate will take Corrie back to what it was. How she is going to undo a lot of damage I do not know. She will need a year to turn things around.
They should have sacked SB immediately not wait for a handover
maidmarian
30-12-2015, 16:10
:p.
I think a lot of us could do a better job than SB! i think this Kate will take Corrie back to what it was. How she is going to undo a lot of damage I do not know. She will need a year to turn things around.
They should have sacked SB immediately not wait for a handover
I hope so Swmc-its the longest running
British soap and desrves better- but it
has had serious problems in the past .
Kate Oakes has done some good things
on ED and some not so good.
When I read the interviews she gave at first
I was hopeful and still.am.
As long as its not a rosy memory from the
past that cannot be repeated exactly as before.
There was always humour and good older
characters but time has past and a lot
are no longer with us!
My heart sank when the 4 she mentioned
as giving more time to were Rita Norris
Ken & Audrey. I will be kind and say -I find
2 of those very limited.(imo)
Must hope for best.
Can you please take over as the new producer of Coronation Street.:thumbsup:
I totally agree! Some great ideas suggested by swmc66. :clap:
Thanks. This producer needs to have a dialogue with the fans and join soapboards to stay in touch with what fans want
so are we in for another whose the daddy with carla nick and robert
so are we in for another whose the daddy with carla nick and robert
I'd put a bet on it! :D
I would love to know what it is with all the soaps. One shag outside a relationship and the next thing is there is a pregnancy. Bet the NHS would love to have the secret ingredient. Think of the money they could save on IVF. Think of the joy they could bring to childless couples.
tammyy2j
01-01-2016, 23:58
so are we in for another whose the daddy with carla nick and robert
I would like Carla and Nick to have a baby
I think it is a shame Carla lost her baby last time around
Coronation Street's Carla Connor will be terrorised by thugs in dark scenes this month.
Tracy will overhear Carla and Robert talking about their one-night stand, which happened on New Year's Day.
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Tracy wasn't with Robert at the time as they'd split up, but she feels angry and betrayed that he's gone with her arch-enemy.
While Tracy is in the kitchen of the Bistro, Carla gets terrorised by thugs wanting money and this leads to danger…
Coronation Street airs these scenes this month on ITV.
maidmarian
02-01-2016, 05:41
I would like Carla and Nick to have a baby
I think it is a shame Carla lost her baby last time around
It is a shame Tammy but she needs to
deal with her drink issues before she
becomes pregnant again. Heavy drinking
in pregnancy can cause developmental
problems in the baby and also affect the
mothers ability to care for the baby after
birth!
Carla is typical of Soap women who start
off intelligent and having reasonable relaionships
then get dumbed down in the cause of drama!
I wonder if that came out in their recent survey.
A few nice chats with Roy wont put that
perception right.
Nick.would be a good father - but she needs to
sort herself first- and the clocks ticking!!
Ruffed_lemur
02-01-2016, 13:26
so are we in for another whose the daddy with carla nick and robert
Would like to think it won't happen. Carla should take the morning after pill if it is a concern. That's what they're for isn't it? Unless she doesn't mind having a child by anyone.
What HAVE they done to Carla.? A once successful woman totally in charge of herself and now she is a pathetic victim of Stuart Blackburn's "wonderful" ideas. She is now a wreck. What a dreadful, dreadful shame.
maidmarian
02-01-2016, 14:34
Would like to think it won't happen. Carla should take the morning after pill if it is a concern. That's what they're for isn't it? Unless she doesn't mind having a child by anyone.
She might not mind who the father is( tho.I
think she should!!)
But she should certainly care about the mental
& physical health of the mother( herself )
at the time of conception and throughout
pregnancy with all the drinking etc- for the sake
of the child!
Unless she going to use a surrogate- not done
in British Soap !??
Go.on her break and come back.with an
" Heres one made earlier " baby!
She might not mind who the father is( tho.I
think she should!!)
But she should certainly care about the mental
& physical health of the mother( herself )
at the time of conception and throughout
pregnancy with all the drinking etc- for the sake
of the child!
Unless she going to use a surrogate- not done
in British Soap !??
Go.on her break and come back.with an
" Heres one made earlier " baby!
Katie Sugden was a surrogate for Grayson and Perdita Sinclair
maidmarian
02-01-2016, 15:48
Katie Sugden was a surrogate for Grayson and Perdita Sinclair
Yes thats right and it was mentioned again
when Katie died!!
parkerman
02-01-2016, 19:23
Wasn't Tina a surrogate for Izzy and Gary?
Wasn't Tina a surrogate for Izzy and Gary?
Yes, she was. Then didn't want to give him to them
maidmarian
02-01-2016, 19:43
Wasn't Tina a surrogate for Izzy and Gary?
Yes- thats right and there was one in ED some
years ago - as mentioned by Perdita above!!
I think I was thinking of something more official&
discreet with a proper contract and Carla coming
back with surprise baby.Or like happened in previous
times.Where supposed mother disappeared
abroad with a female companion ( actually was
pregnant)
They returned some time later with surprise baby
the baby which was the husbands was brought up
by his wife & himself.One answer to fertiility problems!
Or the worry of recreating my Hilda Ogden tribute
act has been a bit much.
Not sure Hilda will be impressed when I tell
her about the costume Moonstorm WONT be
wearing- not much of one anyway!!
tammyy2j
05-01-2016, 01:05
It is a shame Tammy but she needs to
deal with her drink issues before she
becomes pregnant again. Heavy drinking
in pregnancy can cause developmental
problems in the baby and also affect the
mothers ability to care for the baby after
birth!
Carla is typical of Soap women who start
off intelligent and having reasonable relaionships
then get dumbed down in the cause of drama!
I wonder if that came out in their recent survey.
A few nice chats with Roy wont put that
perception right.
Nick.would be a good father - but she needs to
sort herself first- and the clocks ticking!!
She could have stopped as she was pregnant, she did if I recall when she was
Bad news for Carla Connor fans. When it was announced that Coronation Street’s Alison King was leaving the cobbles it was claimed she was just taking a break, but the actress has now admitted that fans weren’t told the truth and confirmed she is leaving.
While bosses are not going to kill off her character, Alison says she’s moving on to a new chapter in her life.
She explained: “I am actually leaving. It's been put out there that I'm taking a sabbatical, but I'm not. They’ve very graciously left the doors open for me to come back if I want to - and I haven't ruled that out, but this is a new chapter for me. In my head, I only meant to stay four years. And I'm now going into my tenth year. It’s incredibly hard. My daughter Daisy, who's six, is the main victim because she has to share so much of her Mummy’s time with Corrie. A lot of the time, Carla's stories are high octane, emotional stuff. The learning of it takes up my weekends and it can be mentally and physically exhausting to perform.”
Alison added: “I miss being other people. It’s what I went to drama school for. I love playing diverse characters and meeting new people - and, truthfully, I also want to be able to get my voiceover career going again. There’s all sorts of things that I used to do, which I can’t do while I’m on Coronation Street. So, those are the reasons, really.”
:(
Ruffed_lemur
08-01-2016, 19:11
So disappointed to read that Carla's leaving is not just a break. I wish it hadn't been stated it was a break, as it makes it worse. Quite understand why Alison King wants to leave though.
tammyy2j
08-01-2016, 19:18
I cant blame her moving on as her storylines have been a constant repeat, I hope Alison can go on to other projects and do well
Is she dating Shayne Ward, I read that in one magazine not sure it was true
maidmarian
08-01-2016, 20:20
:(j
I cant blame her moving on as her storylines have been a constant repeat, I hope Alison can go on to other projects and do well
Is she dating Shayne Ward, I read that in one magazine not sure it was true
Carla started as an interesting independent
woman and they "killed " the goose who
laid the golden egg- by repetitive drossy
stories. I wish Alison King every success in
the future. They could have used her acting
skills to much better effect!:(
:(j
Carla started as an interesting independent
woman and they "killed " the goose who
laid the golden egg- by repetitive drossy
stories. I wish Alison King every success in
the future. They could have used her acting
skills to much better effect!:(
Not sure about repetitive stories but she had some cracking ones and sure made them convincing. I shall miss her, of course this also means that Nick will be heartbroken when she leaves :(
good luck to her, miss her with roy, but am sick of drunk dreary carla
good luck to her, miss her with roy, but am sick of drunk dreary carla
Carla will be a great loss to Roy. :(
flappinfanny
09-01-2016, 00:20
I agree Dazzle and to us viewers.
I don't blame Alison for leaving. She was good enough to extend her contract for six months. I thought it was odd the way CS worded Alison's departure last year. EE did the same when Letitia Dean left for the second time. EE was going through a rough patch and they said Letitia was having a break and it took her 6 years to return. Perhaps 'The Hat' didn't want any more stick and thought it was Ms Oates problem now?
This is a major body blow for Coronation Street. Kate Oates has got her work cut out now. Good look to Alison I am sure she will have success in future roles and it sounds as though she wants to spend more time with her daughter. A real talent.
Trying to thnk of her major story lines. There was Peter, there was the guy who attempted rape. there was Tina and Rob storyline. The time tracy saved her from the mnibus Paul connor dying. The fire that tracy accidentally started. Cannot think of much more.
There was her kicking Eddie, her husband, out. Phelan, the guy who raped her, is coming back .
parkerman
10-01-2016, 12:09
There was her kicking Eddie, her husband, out. Phelan, the guy who raped her, is coming back .
Er......:hmm::confused:
Trying to thnk of her major story lines. There was Peter, there was the guy who attempted rape. there was Tina and Rob storyline. The time tracy saved her from the mnibus Paul connor dying. The fire that tracy accidentally started. Cannot think of much more.
Her love of and affair with Liam (leading to his murder by Tony Gordon).
Her love of and affair with Liam (leading to his murder by Tony Gordon).
Don't remember that one .
:love:
Her love of and affair with Liam (leading to his murder by Tony Gordon).
Don't remember that one .:hmm::hmm:
Don't remember that one .
:eek:
It was a major storyline that ran for a couple of years back when the Connors first arrived. I found it extremely compelling. Liam was married to Maria and Carla engaged to Tony.
And Anna had an affair with Liam ?? Really
Carla and Hayley were held hostage at Underworld by Tony Gordon´s former cell mate and Tony who then set fire to the factory intending to kill Carla and himself after freeing Hayley ...
And Anna had an affair with Liam ?? Really
No, Carla did before Liam married Maria
:lol:Oh, I thought we were talking about Anna when I read 'her love affair with Liam " . It came immediately after my post about Anna kicking Eddie out.:wall:
parkerman
10-01-2016, 13:11
The clue is in the title of the thread, Louise! :ninja:
Yes, careless of me ! I usually click on the email I get so I didn't notice. It came after I had read an Anna thread.
Trying to thnk of her major story lines. There was Peter, there was the guy who attempted rape. there was Tina and Rob storyline. The time tracy saved her from the mnibus Paul connor dying. The fire that tracy accidentally started. Cannot think of much more.
ran down stella
maidmarian
11-01-2016, 22:55
ran down stella
There were some different story outlines but the
effect on the character was usually the same
drunken doormat( one or both).
Heavy drinking is a hard spiral to get out of.
But it must be depressing to play the part over
several years. Im not surprised the actress wanted
out of Corrie particularly as she showed the
ability to play a character with some strength initially.
Soaps are meant to.reflect real life. Nice to have
a positive -not just negatives.
That doesnt mean a lack of sympathy for those
who do still struggle!
tammyy2j
12-01-2016, 13:59
Carla will be a great loss to Roy. :(
I love their scenes together
The police investigation into Carla Connor’s attack takes a turn in next week’s Coronation Street as officers make their first arrest.
Officers question Underworld boss Carla about the robbery and she admits she’s remembered that one of the robbers mentioned Steph Britton’s name.
So the police call in the bistro looking for Steph who tells them the only person she can think of with a grudge to bear is Jamie, who was arrested for posting revenge porn online.
When Steph finds out how her brother Luke badmouthed Jamie to his boss and lost him his job, she’s furious and points out his stupidity might have put Carla in hospital.
Later in the week the police pay Carla a visit and tell her they’ve arrested Jamie and he’s admitted to the robbery.
Steph visits Carla and apologises for Jamie’s actions, but after everything she’s been through will Carla accept her apology?
Meanwhile, Todd Grimshaw wonders why Tracy Barlow is keeping her knowledge of Robert Preston’s affair with Carla under wraps.
Fans will know that Tracy was in the Bistro the night Carla was attacked and didn’t come to her aid after overhearing her talking about having sex with Robert.
As yet Tracy has kept her cool over what she’s discovered but she explains to Todd that she’s saving that bombshell for the right time and place!
Coronation Street: Carla leaves for good!
Actress Alison King's departure from the Street will be permanent...
There will be no happy-ever-after for Carla Connor and fiancé Nick Tilsey, because actress Alison King has revealed she'll be leaving the soap later this spring - and won't be coming back!
Coronation Street bosses announced last year that star Alison would be taking an extended break. But after a lot of thought, she has decided not to renew her contract...
"It's been put out there that I'm taking a sabbatical, but I'm not," reveals Alison, who has been playing Carla since 2006. "The producers have very graciously left the door open for me to come back if I want to. I haven't ruled it out, but what happens next is going to be a new chapter for me.
"I only meant to stay for four years, and now I'm in my 10th," she adds. "My daughter, Daisy, has been the main victim because she's had to share so much of her mummy's time with Corrie. I've probably only ever done about 20 pickups or drop-offs while she's been at school, which is quite sad."
Alison's decision spells the end of an era in Weatherfield, but the big question remains as to how Street siren Carla will make her exit. Show chiefs clearly have no intention of killing her off, so it's safe to assume that she makes a full recovery from the brutal raid that took place at the Bistro.
However, now that Carla's arch-nemesis Tracy knows about her one-night stand with Robert, will her quest for vengeance result in her rival leaving town for good? And what will happen when Carla's fiancé, Nick, also finds out about her infidelity?
"I was gutted when Carla cheated on Nick with Robert!" admits Alison. "I suppose there needs to be a catalyst to bring everything to a head, but I don't believe it would've happened had I not been leaving. People seem to love the ongoing Carla and Tracy feud, so I imagine she'll definitely have something to do with my character going."
With Alison confirming that she's leaving the soap in May - and Carla preparing to wed Nick at the end of the same month - the stage is set for some almighty drama. Will the Street be the same without her?
How will Carla exit?
She's heading for a wedding - but it looks as if it will be no dream day...
Prison: After everything Tracy's put her through, we wouldn't be surprised if Carla snaps and drives a stiletto through her rival's skull! Will she follow in her half-brother's Rob Donovan's footsteps and be banged up for murder?
The lure of LA: Carla's been known to jet off to Los Angeles whenever life's got tough, so a permanent move to Hollywood could be just what the doctor orders if Nick finds out about Robert...
Peter Barlow: Speaking of Nick, he's already had one wedding to Leanne ruined thanks to womanising Peter Barlow - who also happens to be the former love of Carla's life! Will he show up just as she's about to marry Nick, and sweep her off her feet?
People seem to love the ongoing Carla and Tracy feud
Do they? I think it's extremely repetitive and tiresome.
parkerman
22-01-2016, 12:43
Coronation Street: Carla leaves for good!
Prison: After everything Tracy's put her through, we wouldn't be surprised if Carla snaps and drives a stiletto through her rival's skull! Will she follow in her half-brother's Rob Donovan's footsteps and be banged up for murder?
Don't think so. That would mean Kate Ford leaving as well.
Do they? I think it's extremely repetitive and tiresome.
Couldn't agree more, Dazzle. The same old story again and again and again......oh and again!
I hope Tracy would go! I was hoping her mother's death would change her behaviour, but hasn't..so bored watching the same old Tracy over and over..
Don't think so. That would mean Kate Ford leaving as well.
Couldn't agree more, Dazzle. The same old story again and again and again......oh and again!
If the stiletto only caused a bit of damage rather than finishing Tracy off for good, the character will be able to stay and continue making everyone´s life on Coronation Street a misery. I hope that Carla´s exit will be because Tracy spills the beans to Nick just before the wedding about Carla and Robert´s fling and that Carla leaves for LA .... I don´t want Carla in prison, even if it is for attempted murder or manslaughter ....
we have tracy blackmailing carla to leave and get nick to sell his business to robert, if this will be her exit on tracy demands that is poor
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