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it is possible didn't think it would be but eileen has made mikey even more boring
tammyy2j
29-07-2015, 22:01
I think if I were Tracy I would be angry Ken gave away the bracelet to Liz without even asking her or Amy if they wanted it
parkerman
29-07-2015, 22:37
I think if I were Tracy I would be angry Ken gave away the bracelet to Liz without even asking her or Amy if they wanted it
Ken's reasoning was very sound though.
tammyy2j
30-07-2015, 11:45
Ken's reasoning was very sound though.
I still think he should have at least asked her and Amy
Roy berating Cathy at the end of Wednesday's episode was the most passionate I can remember him in a long time. It's nice to see - and also good that Cathy isn't magically cured already as I half expected (though I'm sure it won't be long).
I find him a tad more convincing than his mates and Vincent from EastEnders to be honest.
I think Callum's fine as a villain too. His storylines have been a bit silly so far, so I'm glad he's going to become darker (as long as he gets his comeuppance!). I've grown to like Vincent in EE but I agree he hasn't convinced me as a hard man yet.
I still think he should have at least asked her and Amy
I think he should have too, if only because I think it would've been more in character. Maybe he thought Tracy would automatically say no (which is probably true) and that there's plenty of other bits of Deirdre's for her and Amy. He's right that Liz deserved a keepsake.
I think he should have too, if only because I think it would've been more in character. Maybe he thought Tracy would automatically say no (which is probably true) and that there's plenty of other bits of Deirdre's for her and Amy. He's right that Liz deserved a keepsake.
I think Ken did it because he knows how selfish Tracy and Amy are and he knew that Deirdre would want her best friend to have something to remember her by, I don´t have a problem with Ken not running it by Tracy and Amy first in this case
tammyy2j
30-07-2015, 20:46
I think Ken did it because he knows how selfish Tracy and Amy are and he knew that Deirdre would want her best friend to have something to remember her by, I don´t have a problem with Ken not running it by Tracy and Amy first in this case
But Tracy has changed :p she might have agreed for Liz to have it, I would have liked to see what she would have said about it to Ken
I have a feeling they(writers) didn't really care what Tracy would say..I think they wanted a nice scene between Liz and Ken who were the closest to Anne too, just to have another occasion to share a memory of her.
I really like that inside the Barlow's house there's a big picture of Deirdre on the frame plus all those sympathy cards still..
I have a feeling they(writers) didn't really care what Tracy would say..I think they wanted a nice scene between Liz and Ken who were the closest to Anne too, just to have another occasion to share a memory of her.
I really like that inside the Barlow's house there's a big picture of Deirdre on the frame plus all those sympathy cards still..
Tracy has not totally transformed yet. She still holds grudges against Liz and can be spiteful when she wants to. It will take a while for her to make big changes. I know she is making an effort with Ken which is a great start. Its just one of Deirdre's many jewelery pieces as she liked. I think she was more attached to her belts.
Tracy has not totally transformed yet. She still holds grudges against Liz and can be spiteful when she wants to. It will take a while for her to make big changes. I know she is making an effort with Ken which is a great start. Its just one of Deirdre's many jewelery pieces as she liked. I think she was more attached to her belts.
yes who gets her belts is the big mystery
Tracy has not totally transformed yet. She still holds grudges against Liz and can be spiteful when she wants to. It will take a while for her to make big changes. I know she is making an effort with Ken which is a great start. Its just one of Deirdre's many jewelery pieces as she liked. I think she was more attached to her belts.
yes who gets her belts is the big mystery
I think they wanted a nice scene between Liz and Ken who were the closest to Anne too, just to have another occasion to share a memory of her.
I think you're right, and it was a very nice scene. :)
yes who gets her belts is the big mystery
Will Tracy suddenly develop a chain belt fetish I wonder? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-514478.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
So I take it that's no herbs, no spices, streaky bacon and Bethany will keep the money.
So I take it that's no herbs, no spices, streaky bacon and Bethany will keep the money.
pancetta
So I take it that's no herbs, no spices, streaky bacon and Bethany will keep the money.
pancetta
Did I miss something there or were we just treated to another example of incredibly sloppy writing? Beth finds a pregnancy test and later thinks another Tinker is on the way, but the test was negative?! :hmm: Are we really supposed to believe she found the test but didn't know the result?
Did I miss something there or were we just treated to another example of incredibly sloppy writing? Beth finds a pregnancy test and later thinks another Tinker is on the way, but the test was negative?! :hmm: Are we really supposed to believe she found the test but didn't know the result?
From what Sinead said the test only showed one line, which indicated a negative result. It must have been one of those tests which show either one or two lines, which I personally wouldn't know how to decipher without instructions!
I'm very relieved Alya's not pregnant after all!
We were treated to some unusually decent scenes of Sarah and Bethany reminiscing about their lives in Italy, and of Sarah and Gail discussing motherhood. Writing like that helps us connect with characters far more than countless silly scenes of story-led escapades. Depth is something that Corrie's sorely missing at the moment.
I was so annoyed at Fiz & co for clearing out Cathy's lounge. Don't they have the sense to understand she wouldn't be living like that if she could help it!? :angry: Her and Roy's awkwardness around each other is quite endearing.
owenlee4me
02-08-2015, 12:02
I think you're right, and it was a very nice scene. :)
Will Tracy suddenly develop a chain belt fetish I wonder? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-514478.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
only for wacking someone with one
owenlee4me
02-08-2015, 12:02
I think you're right, and it was a very nice scene. :)
Will Tracy suddenly develop a chain belt fetish I wonder? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-514478.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
only for wacking someone with one
The writers are really doing a job on Gail these days, my mum just asked if she'd been drinking!
Carla can't have gambled that much, surely? Serious plot hole. As if a bank would allow a 30k overdraft. Carla was only transferring 2k into her personal account the other week. I don't think she'd ever start gambling straight out of her business account and I don't believe she could have kept transferring it and not realised how low the balance was getting.
Plus that this Carla's overspending storyline comes too soon after Steve's depression and debt one.
Writers could use some imagination for a change.
Too much Gail. She's really starting to get on my nerves these days.
Plus that this Carla's overspending storyline comes too soon after Steve's depression and debt one.
Writers could use some imagination for a change.
Too much Gail. She's really starting to get on my nerves these days.
Kym Marsh must be particularly bored, having been closely involved in both of these debt storylines.
Kym Marsh must be particularly bored, having been closely involved in both of these debt storylines.
Think she is glad to be involved in any storyline ...
tammyy2j
03-08-2015, 21:02
Finally Sarah you see the real Callum
Max should have used on the gun and fired it on them all :p
Carla has all new things in her apartment and can still afford to lose a lot in Vegas gambling
I'm quite enjoying Carla's gambling storyline. Yes it's been rushed and there are plot holes, but I like that the guilt over her supposed killing of two people has affected her so badly. I think this is realistic as most people with a conscience would never be the same after something like that. It's just a pity it's not Tracy who's so badly affected.
It was very enjoyable to see the scales fall from Sarah's eyes about Callum. She'll get no sympathy from me! I just hope she does the right thing and confesses the truth. No doubt it'll be strung out until the last possible minute though. :wall:
Why was Bethany getting a taxi to the airport? Shouldn't she be getting it to the school to pick up a coach there?
I'm very glad Callum made it very clear earlier this week that he wasn't sexually interested in Bethany. It's bad enough that he's exploiting her crush on him without going there! :sick:
I found it so sad that Carla virtually begged Nick to declare his feelings for her so she'd had something positive to cling to. Everyone involved knows his relationship with Erica has no chance, so it'd be best for him to finish it now and be with Carla.
Yet again somebody just walks into a job in Corrie! Why couldn't the bistro have held interviews and Robert got the job like a normal person? It's very lazy writing.
Bethany will have a big shock later. I think she thinks Callum is interested in her no matter what he says.
Bethany will have a big shock later. I think she thinks Callum is interested in her no matter what he says.
The sooner, the better!!
tammyy2j
07-08-2015, 20:53
I really cant take anymore of this Eileen/Michael/Gail triangle bs, all I can say is thank god for the Carla and Roy scenes always beautifully acted and well done
I must admit I too hope that Michael´s decision which is meant to shock both ladies is going to be revealed soon
maidmarian
07-08-2015, 21:34
:lol:
I must admit I too hope that Michael´s decision which is meant to shock both ladies is going to be revealed soon
Yes -I hope so. I thought it was meant to
be revealed a couple of weeks ago.
As long as it its not - that he wants to try
polygamy?f:sick:
If people are being sacked for being annoying they can sack at least 5 characters while they're at it.
Kevin's guilt complex is a few years too late. All that over a kiss when he had a baby with another woman! Tyrone was his mate too.
I must admit I too hope that Michael´s decision which is meant to shock both ladies is going to be revealed soon
I thought the decision was that he chose Eileen? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-630530.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/) She and Gail were certainly both very shocked by that! :D
all I can say is thank god for the Carla and Roy scenes always beautifully acted and well done
Yes, that scene was full of heart and very well done. I'm going to miss Carla and Roy's relationship when she leaves because it adds some much needed emotional depth to Corrie. Was it just me or did Roy seem very different to his usual hesitant and awkward self in that scene?
I know the Sally and Kevin kiss was milked to death, but I found the endless variations of them both looking guilty as hell and terrified in reaction to the double meanings in Tim's words very funny. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-514478.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
Why would Michael try and break in through the front door on a fairly busy street in broad daylight? There's bound to be a back door and couldn't it have waited a couple of hours until after dark? He's an extremely poor burglar! Also, Eileen can't care for him that much when she's risking him going back to prison! Still, I found Gail's glee at their discomfort quite amusing. :D
parkerman
08-08-2015, 08:31
Why would Michael try and break in through the front door on a fairly busy street in broad daylight?
Yes, that was completely ridiculous.
Where on earth would Kevin and Sally get the money to buy a factory? I can't imagine it comes cheap!
Yes, that was completely ridiculous.
Where on earth would Kevin and Sally get the money to buy a factory? I can't imagine it comes cheap!
Kevin´s garage is doing great and Sally would still have some of the scratchcard winning that Kevin gave her, maybe?
parkerman
08-08-2015, 10:03
Factories as large as Underworld don't come cheap.
maidmarian
08-08-2015, 10:11
[QUOTE=Dazzle;827553]I thought the decision was that he chose Eileen? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-630530.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
thanks v much Dazzle!
I thought -per spoilers- we should have been
told Michaels Decision awhile ago! But I either
missed it completely or it was so momentous
I didnt realise it had happened. So was still
waiting !! MM
It was described as " news " so.was
expecting something different!
maidmarian
08-08-2015, 10:11
Dupl
Yes, that was completely ridiculous.
Where on earth would Kevin and Sally get the money to buy a factory? I can't imagine it comes cheap!
The 64 thousand dollar question.
Kevin is already getting a business loan to expand the garage. Two applications in a short space of time wouldn't go down well. He also has no experience in women's underwear (well, other than the obvious given his affairs.) Surely a bank would find someone going into business with their ex wife laughable and an unacceptable risk on top of that.
Sally did say she still had some of the scratchcard money but I don't see it making much difference. She only had 100k and that was years ago. It would be more realistic (although not totally) if she/they were talking about remortgaging.
I can't believe that Carla has caused that much damage that she has to sell the factory and the flat. Annoying that we haven't seen her conflicted over whether to sell her stake in the Rovers as that should be the first thing to go. Or have the writers forgotten about that?
Hopefully Sally and Kevin will come up against some of these points and these new Connors bail Carla out. Michelle probably feels that she owes Carla after she bought half of the Rovers.
[QUOTE=Dazzle;827553]I thought the decision was that he chose Eileen? http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-630530.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
thanks v much Dazzle!
I thought -per spoilers- we should have been
told Michaels Decision awhile ago! But I either
missed it completely or it was so momentous
I didnt realise it had happened. So was still
waiting !! MM
It was described as \\" news \\" so.was
expecting something different!
One of the spoilers said that Michael can´t cope with something Eileen does/did .. I really want to know what it is :hmm:
is carla not selling her pub share
maidmarian
08-08-2015, 13:53
:(
is carla not selling her pub share
Very good point. !
You would think that second business
would be first to go -if in financial
bother- before home and main business?
Perhaps its got so bad needs to sell everything!
Could be more head tossing etc from
Michelle?:(
Think she is glad to be involved in any storyline ...
Hilarious
and so true
No, just the factory and the flat
Where on earth would Kevin and Sally get the money to buy a factory? I can't imagine it comes cheap!
I got the impression they were talking about Kevin using some of the loan money. Surely he would have borrowed just enough to buy the other garage? :searchme:
One good thing was the writers remembering about the scratchcard money. I don't think that's been mentioned for several years if memory serves.
I thought -per spoilers- we should have been
told Michaels Decision awhile ago! But I either
missed it completely or it was so momentous
I didnt realise it had happened. So was still
waiting !! MM
It was described as \" news \" so.was
expecting something different!
This is the spoiler in question:
http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?137638-Corrie-Spoilers-20th-24th-July-2015&p=825762#post825762
It says Michael has news for both the ladies on the evening of Audrey's birthday party in the bistro (the one where she didn't show up). That was the evening he told them both that he chose Eileen.
One of the spoilers said that Michael can´t cope with something Eileen does/did .. I really want to know what it is :hmm:
I think that referred to Eileen wanting to keep the lost bracelet. See in this spoiler: http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?137650-Corrie-Spoilers-27th-31st-July-2015&p=826190#post826190
is carla not selling her pub share
I don't think the sale of Liz's share of the pub to Carla can have gone through in the end. It hasn't been mentioned since - either by Liz or Carla - which is bizarre given Tony's return and Carla losing all her money.
It can take weeks, if not months, for property sales to go through, so the sale could easily have been cancelled when Liz found out about Tony's con. If that is what's supposed to have happened, it'd be nice if it was clarified! :wall:
What was Tony's comment that he still works at the Rovers all about? Surely he'd say he was entitled to be there because he owns half of it?
did carla tell michelle she got a loan against her business underworld to buy pub so did sell happen
did carla tell michelle she got a loan against her business underworld to buy pub
All I can remember is Carla offering to buy LIz's share of the pub. I can't recall any financial details being given whatsoever.
I'm not stating she definitely didn't buy it, just pointing that it's odd that no mention has been made of it since - even during pertinent scenes.
did carla tell michelle she got a loan against her business underworld to buy pub so did sell happen
Yes she did. It was last mentioned in fire week when they were talking about whether or not Carla should get free drinks.
Yes she did. It was last mentioned in fire week when they were talking about whether or not Carla should get free drinks.
Yes, but that was just before Liz found out about Tony and Tracy's con, so the sale might never have been completed. Liz was only selling it to move abroad with Tony.
I've been having a dig around, and it seems there's lots of confusion about who own the Rovers at the moment. Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rovers_Return_Inn#Tony_Stewart_and_Liz_McDonald_.2 82015.29) lists Liz and Tony as the current owners, but then it also says Steve managed to raise the money to buy back his share from Tony, which obviously hasn't happened (yet).
The following Coronation Street blog post dated 2nd July 2015 entitled "Who own the Rovers Return?" is confused about it, and the comments below the article suggest many people assume the sale didn't go through after Tony's deception was uncovered:
http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/who-owns-rovers-return.html
So I think it's fair to say no one knows for sure, but it's possible Liz and Tony are the current owners (especially given it hasn't been mentioned as being one of Carla's assets in recent scenes).
tammyy2j
09-08-2015, 21:29
I must admit I too hope that Michael´s decision which is meant to shock both ladies is going to be revealed soon
Eileen should dump him he is ruining her character
maidmarian
09-08-2015, 22:17
Eileen should dump him he is ruining her character
I agree- but she must have had the worst
collection of boyfriends of a soap character
over the years.
I keep.thinking but I havent thought of one
thats even passable.
Any ideas!
maidmarian
09-08-2015, 22:17
Eileen should dump him he is ruining her character
I agree- but she must have had the worst
collection of boyfriends of a soap character
over the years.
I keep.thinking but I havent thought of one
thats even passable.
Any ideas!
Adrian Mortimer was nice ...
Yes he was. I hate they way they are making the women desperate to keep Michael in their lives. Ruins both of their personalities
tammyy2j
10-08-2015, 23:30
I cant take to Robert so far and him with Tracy is a bad pairing no chemistry
Mary was funny with her wedding box and so was Tracy talking to Luke and also to Leanne about Simon
Silly Robert, if only he had listened a bit longer to Tracy he would have heard her confessing to be responsible for the fire!! I agree, there is no chemistry between those two
Ridiculous how a woman that age and a mother of two grown up girls can't get over some silly kiss with her ex-husband! Yes-talking about Sally.
I would have forgot that straight away. And Tim is so much better than Kevin ever.
I was always for 'team Sally/Tim' but seeing now how she's behaving like a silly young girl, I don't know..maybe Kevin and Sally would deserve each other and Tim could be with Anna. And make his window cleaning business huge :) !
Ridiculous how a woman that age and a mother of two grown up girls can't get over some silly kiss with her ex-husband! Yes-talking about Sally.
I would have forgot that straight away. And Tim is so much better than Kevin ever.
I was always for 'team Sally/Tim' but seeing now how she's behaving like a silly young girl, I don't know..maybe Kevin and Sally would deserve each other and Tim could be with Anna. And make his window cleaning business huge :) !
tammyy2j
11-08-2015, 12:25
I really don't want Tim with Anna, him and Sally are great together
Mary was funny with her wedding box and so was Tracy talking to Luke and also to Leanne about Simon
I agree those scenes were good, but the writers trying to get me to forgive Tracy isn't going to work. I didn't enjoy watching the her pity party last night. It's just not possible to suddenly grow a conscience, even after the shock of a death of a loved one. We've had ample demonstration over the years that Tracy doesn't do guilt. I thought it was pretty contrived and unsubtle writing. :wall:
Ridiculous how a woman that age and a mother of two grown up girls can't get over some silly kiss with her ex-husband!
I agree with you to a certain extent. Sally is making too big a deal of the kiss and is in danger of ruining everything. However, she's right to feel guilty because, whichever way you look at it, Tim would consider it a huge betrayal and would be very hurt.
As for Tim being with Anna: nooooooooo!!!! :nono:
Snagglepus
11-08-2015, 19:07
Why put that much importance on a kiss, it is not a life changing moment.
Why put that much importance on a kiss, it is not a life changing moment.
If you're in a committed relationship, it's a betrayal of trust to have any sexual contact with someone else - no matter how insignificant. Some people wouldn't be able to forgive that. I certainly agree Sally would do best to forget about it though. No doubt it'll all come out and Tim will eventually forgive her.
parkerman
11-08-2015, 19:56
I agree those scenes were good, but the writers trying to get me to forgive Tracy isn't going to work. I didn't enjoy watching the her pity party last night. It's just not possible to suddenly grow a conscience, even after the shock of a death of a loved one. We've had ample demonstration over the years that Tracy doesn't do guilt. I thought it was pretty contrived and unsubtle writing. :wall
I agree. And it's come completely out of nowhere. This is the first time she's shown any sort of guilt or remorse since the fire.
Snagglepus
12-08-2015, 00:32
If you're in a committed relationship, it's a betrayal of trust to have any sexual contact with someone else - no matter how insignificant. Some people wouldn't be able to forgive that. I certainly agree Sally would do best to forget about it though. No doubt it'll all come out and Tim will eventually forgive her.
I'll remember that next time gran wants to kiss me.
Snagglepus
12-08-2015, 00:32
Duplicate.
I'll remember that next time gran wants to kiss me.
Well I did specify "sexual" contact lol. :D
How long until Amy argues that Simon shouldn't get any of the money because he isn't a biological grandchild?
Leanne is the main reason for simon's bad behaviour. She's on his back constantly.. I know how it is -I have 2 kids around that age myself.. You just need to give them bit of space and never lose your sense of humour.. Not always easy, but Simon isn't that bad leanne is.
how did deirdre have that much savings, tracy will get her hands some way on amys
how did deirdre have that much savings, tracy will get her hands some way on amys
It's not savings as such, it's a life insurance policy.
how did deirdre have that much savings, tracy will get her hands some way on amys
It is in trust for Amy and Simon ... Hope Tracy does not manage to get her grubby hands on any of it
how did deirdre have that much savings, tracy will get her hands some way on amys
It is in trust for Amy and Simon ... Hope Tracy does not manage to get her grubby hands on any of it
Err, yes Maria, you actually can´t keep a man .... :p
maidmarian
12-08-2015, 21:23
Dupl
maidmarian
12-08-2015, 21:23
It is in trust for Amy and Simon ... Hope Tracy does not manage to get her grubby hands on any of it
Sometimes when a trust is set up - the
trustees are allowed some discretion
about the under age beneficiaries getting
access to the capital before they reach the
age limit set in trust. Its really to stop
children being in want - when there is
some money.
Im hoping Tracy not sole trustee and not given
any disccretionary powers.!!Or we know who will
help themselves.
Deidre might not have appointed Ken -as he is
a lot older than herself!!
parkerman
12-08-2015, 21:23
So there it is, lunch time in a busy bistro and the chef decides to go off for a break. Right......
parkerman
12-08-2015, 21:25
Sometimes when a trust is set up - the
trustees are allowed some discretion
about the under age beneficiaries getting
access to the capital before they reach the
age limit set in trust. Its really to stop
children being in want - when there is
some money.
Im hoping Tracy not sole trustee and not given
any duscretionary powers.!!Or we know who will
help themselves.
Im.just hoping wasnt the only trusteeappointrf(ken being
Given that Deirdre didn't come home because she was ashamed of Tracy, I can't imagine she would name her a trustee at all, let alone a joint trustee.
maidmarian
12-08-2015, 21:33
Given that Deirdre didn't come home because she was ashamed of Tracy, I can't imagine she would name her a trustee at all, let alone a joint trustee.
She might have set up the trust some time
ago- before the "Tony" trouble and not
got round to changing it.
People do forget/delay doing things like that
( inc updating wills) when they are ill/ upset
and in some cases no longer have the mental
capacity.!
And if it will make a good soap story !! Who
knows.
maidmarian
12-08-2015, 21:33
Dupl
parkerman
12-08-2015, 21:50
Yes, that's true enough.
It's not savings as such, it's a life insurance policy.
ok some amount
Robert seems to be running the show at the bistro already! :eek:
Leanne is the main reason for simon's bad behaviour. She's on his back constantly.. I know how it is -I have 2 kids around that age myself.. You just need to give them bit of space and never lose your sense of humour.. Not always easy, but Simon isn't that bad leanne is.
I actually felt quite sorry for Leanne last night. She handled the situation very badly but it's not easy to be a perfect parent when you're in the midst of a very stressful situation. She's already at the end of her tether with the violence. I've been highly critical of her at times, but there's no doubt she loves Simon and puts him first. She's positively a saint compared to the martyr Anna Windass for example!
What Leanne needs to do urgently is seek help for both herself and Simon.
Tracy would just waste it. I am sure she will find a way to access it for her benefit
Wheres Andy?
must be sick of mikey and off somewhere also why has nick has let robert take over his business
Wheres Andy?
must be sick of mikey and off somewhere also why has nick has let robert take over his business
must be sick of mikey and off somewhere also why has nick has let robert take over his business
Because in a high class establishment like a Bistro the Chef determines what goes on :p :angel:
Robert seems to be running the show at the bistro already! :eek:
I actually felt quite sorry for Leanne last night. She handled the situation very badly but it's not easy to be a perfect parent when you're in the midst of a very stressful situation. She's already at the end of her tether with the violence. I've been highly critical of her at times, but there's no doubt she loves Simon and puts him first. She's positively a saint compared to the martyr Anna Windass for example!
What Leanne needs to do urgently is seek help for both herself and Simon.
Believe you me, I know what I'm talking about ;) None of us is a perfect parent, we all get stressed and raise our voices and occasionally feel like we could slap them! They drive us mad sometimes. But Leanne is nagging constantly and shouting. Simon has been ignored for a very long time too-he's had loads of dramatic events in his young life and no one(not even Ken) has suggested to get him help earlier-I've mentioned this before. Also-Leanne is not a lone parent, Peter is his dad and wherever he's gone, she should contact him and explain him whats going on. It's not realistic that child's father wouldn't be told anything-especially when Leanne(as good mother as she's been to Simon for years)isn't his biological parent. This storyline should have been done closer to Peter's return.
And I've always liked Leanne(most of the time).
You're right-Anna Windass is such an awful mother!
Just give that dog back to Steve! Enough about it already. That woman was just horrible..
Leanne-Simon storyline got more interesting..I just wish someone would suggest some counselling for Simon or for them together??
Maria is just so boring..Steph well ott with her protective(?) behavior..Quite bad acting actually..
And Tracy falling in love again..yawn.
Amy was the best.
But all in all, Corrie far better this week than Emmerdale. Enjoyed most of it.
Just give that dog back to Steve! Enough about it already. That woman was just horrible..
Leanne-Simon storyline got more interesting..I just wish someone would suggest some counselling for Simon or for them together??
Maria is just so boring..Steph well ott with her protective(?) behavior..Quite bad acting actually..
And Tracy falling in love again..yawn.
Amy was the best.
But all in all, Corrie far better this week than Emmerdale. Enjoyed most of it.
Just give that dog back to Steve! Enough about it already. That woman was just horrible..
I read your post before I watched Friday's episodes so I was expecting a complete harridan! :D She seemed OK to me and didn't have a go at Steve. She might get nasty if the gorgeous Cookie (I can't help but think of her by her real name) keeps returning to Steve. I really hope she gets to stay with him in the end.
The Leanne and Simon domestic abuse storyline is being very well done. I sympathise with both of them. Leanne desperately wants to tell Ken so she won't feel alone in this, but Simon's manipulating her to keep quiet at the moment. Hopefully that won't last for long. I've got a feeling Zeedan will play a big part in the resolution of this storyline as Simon looks up to him. (I think Zeedan's become a much more likeable character recently.)
Tracy constantly all over Robert makes me feel a bit queasy... :sick:
I agree with you Mariba that Amy's been really entertaining recently. :D
I found Anna worse than the dog's owner to be honest, even though Boo Boo is an awful name. It was nice of her to think about popping by in the future so that Steve would still get to see the dog.
The owner was fine. Amy was brilliant as usual.
What a pathetic storyline for Andrea and Lloyd. Andrea sells Lloyd´s record for a 1000 quid to help her daughter out ... she then scours the country for a replacement record ... surely if a dealer paid her 1000 quid she would need to pay around that much or even more to replace it .. where is she going to get the money from???? Because if she had that much spare, she would not have to steal from Lloyd to pay her daughter :wall:
Exactly. They have given Andrea a lot of daft storylines if you ask me. First her secret marriage, her fancying Steve, the broken Chair at the office, her trying to get Lloyd to be best man. Now this stupid storyline and she still wants to stay in Corrie! She just lies constantly. What happened to her job? Does she have one...she used to.
The owner was fine. Amy was brilliant as usual.
Well if my dog returned back to the person who found it and only had it for a short while, I would have some serious doubts about my skills as an owner! �� Plus that woman was loopy!! Scary...
The owner was fine. Amy was brilliant as usual.
Well if my dog returned back to the person who found it and only had it for a short while, I would have some serious doubts about my skills as an owner! 😀 Plus that woman was loopy!! Scary...
Were there two scenes with the dog owner? I must have missed one. I just saw when she came to collect him after he went backto Steve. Steve doted on the dog 24/7 so he is going to like him more who would'nt. it would be hard to compete with that sort of level of adoration and love.
I assumed she still had her job as she seemed to be off screen for quite some time. Have we had confirmation that she's managed to sell/rent the house she lived in with her husband? He went to prison/sectioned didn't he? So if the house hasn't gone yet she'll be getting stung for the council tax, water rates (assuming they're not metered it would be more) and also any utility standing charges/packages where they weren't out of contract (I presume they kept Lloyd's Sky package or whatever.) Was there not something where she was asking when she needed it for? So perhaps she might have been able to afford it without stealing from Lloyd if she waited until payday and then didn't fritter money for the rest of the month.
I'm not quite sure why I just tried to justify this storyline when it would presumably cost Andrea more than £1000 to replace like with like (she sold to a dealer who will be wanting to make a profit on it.....)
Stuart Blackburn is overstaying his welcome. This is yet more "filler" and "plot device" without a need for it. I don't know why but producers seem to give up on characters when they know they're leaving (and you get poor material/writing for their infrequent appearances) until they're suddenly appearing more in the run up to their departure (presumably to meet the minimum number of episodes specified in their contract.) Why just not give them normal treatment? Every character will have their fans and this is an insult to viewers and the actors involved.
What a pathetic storyline for Andrea and Lloyd. Andrea sells Lloyd´s record for a 1000 quid to help her daughter out ... she then scours the country for a replacement record ... surely if a dealer paid her 1000 quid she would need to pay around that much or even more to replace it .. where is she going to get the money from???? Because if she had that much spare, she would not have to steal from Lloyd to pay her daughter :wall:
I agree, though she did say it would take her a while to be able to replace the record.
Exactly. They have given Andrea a lot of daft storylines if you ask me. First her secret marriage, her fancying Steve, the broken Chair at the office, her trying to get Lloyd to be best man. Now this stupid storyline and she still wants to stay in Corrie! She just lies constantly. What happened to her job? Does she have one...she used to.
Andrea fancying Steve was the only sensible storyline she's had! :D
I think we have to assume she still has her job since we weren't told otherwise.
Have we had confirmation that she's managed to sell/rent the house she lived in with her husband? He went to prison/sectioned didn't he?
Neil works on an oil rig, which is why he was away for so long when Andrea first met Steve and she told him she was single. She mentioned the other day she hadn't been able to get hold of him on the oil rig to talk about their daughter's predicament.
I thought it was stupid writing that Lloyd just happened to mention his record was worth a thousand pounds on the day Andrea needed a thousand pounds. Couldn't they have made the amounts slightly different to make it more realistic? Andrea could have needed more than a thousand say, but was able to cover the rest herself.
Regarding the little dog going back to Steve, cats are notorious for choosing new families for themselves and moving in with them, so the dog returning to Steve doesn't surprised me (I realise cats are very different to dogs, but I think forming a stronger attachment to a person other than their original owner is possible for any domesticated animal). Her previous owner had been gone for months and, as Swmc66 says, Steve spoilt her rotten. It's no wonder she missed him... :(
I agree, though she did say it would take her a while to be able to replace the record.
If she was to find a seller, they would not want to wait for her to get the funds together, surely and I know they said that her ex husband was difficult to get hold of on the rig he is working on, but surely these days messages can be passed on even there, maybe not immediately but within a couple of days. Why did Jess wait until the last moment to ask for help??
If she was to find a seller, they would not want to wait for her to get the funds together, surely and I know they said that her ex husband was difficult to get hold of on the rig he is working on, but surely these days messages can be passed on even there, maybe not immediately but within a couple of days. Why did Jess wait until the last moment to ask for help??
Yes, the whole thing was very contrived. :wall:
kylie brought callum into max's life when she went back to him for drugs she needs to take blame
Kylie knew exactly the world Callum lived in but instead of getting out of it she had a baby with him. David and Max are the victims here. Max didn't ask to be born and David has brought Max up as his own only to have it thrown back in his face.
I think Kylie very much blames herself, but she was understandably angry that Sarah hadn't reported the gun and had let Max spend time at Callum's knowing his true character. That was incredibly negligent of Sarah. Also, it gave Callum plenty of time to get his story straight.
I'm glad they're writing Callum as properly evil now because he was a bit of a comedy villain to start with.
I enjoyed Paddy McGuinness in his role, but then I used to really like him in Phoenix Nights (anyone remember him in that?). I'm finding the camping storyline entertaining so far and it's nice to see Craig get some decent screen time.
David had a very deep tan after spending a couple of weeks in Liverpool... :p
Enjoying Corrie camping scenes so far! :)
tammyy2j
18-08-2015, 10:58
I like having Tony back, I know he did wrong to Liz and Steve
I enjoyed Corrie on camping too
This Callum storyline has to be brought to end soon..I knew Max would lie to save his dad.
Why is Kylie blaming Sarah for all the trouble Callum has caused?? If anyone is to blame, it's Kylie for contacting him for drugs in a first place and David for throwing Kylie out. But mainly Kylie's own doing-disappearing for months...
This Callum storyline has to be brought to end soon..I knew Max would lie to save his dad.
Why is Kylie blaming Sarah for all the trouble Callum has caused?? If anyone is to blame, it's Kylie for contacting him for drugs in a first place and David for throwing Kylie out. But mainly Kylie's own doing-disappearing for months...
parkerman
18-08-2015, 11:57
I like having Tony back, I know he did wrong to Liz and Steve
Agreed. I think Tony is a good character maybe for all the wrong reasons, but nevertheless a strong character.
tammyy2j
18-08-2015, 11:57
Sinead is fully recovered
looks like it. The crutches will go soon i am sure
Too many new people descending on coronation street.
erika and carla as mates actually works
poor jase standing up for the platts
erika and carla as mates actually works
poor jase standing up for the platts
Beth and Kirk skinny dipping were funny. She complains that Kirk's unromantic as she ironically orders the poor guy to strip and get into that stagnant looking lake. I think Kirk was eminently sensible to fear leeches and other nasties... http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-990255.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
She got her comeuppance though. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-514478.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
I found the way Jason's attack was filmed to be anti-climactic. It could have been more powerful just showing Max's horrified face with the violence itself left to our imagination.
I hope Carla doesn't sell the company to either of them! Why can't Michelle take over or help her again-she used to work there?? I hope this Aidan or whoever can get it going. Alya or Sally-can't imagine either of them running it successfully.
I think the attack was filmed well. It didn't show anything-only that they were punching and kicking something, and the way these guys appeared to the pub and then lured Jason to the alley by stealing his phone..was really good. I wonder if Sarah and Jason become close again...Eva, please hurry back!
I hope Carla doesn't sell the company to either of them! Why can't Michelle take over or help her again-she used to work there?? I hope this Aidan or whoever can get it going. Alya or Sally-can't imagine either of them running it successfully.
I think Aidan will take over with Michelle´s or Alya´s help, please nobody give Sally the executive position, her head would not fit through the door any longer :p
Very true Perdita about sally! �� I'm surprised Alya hasn't got any money from his dad? I just don't like the fact how easily both of them -sally and alya -can get money together..
Very true Perdita about sally! 😀 I'm surprised Alya hasn't got any money from his dad? I just don't like the fact how easily both of them -sally and alya -can get money together..
Snagglepus
20-08-2015, 09:56
I must be watching with my eyes closed, who was Aidan?
parkerman
20-08-2015, 10:00
I think the whole idea that Carla would consider selling to Sally or Alya is ridiculous. Surely she would put the factory on the market. There would be a number of business people interested in buying it.
I must be watching with my eyes closed, who was Aidan?
http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?137382-Shayne-Ward-%28Aidan-Connor%29&highlight=Aidan+Connor
Cousin of Carla who is joining and will work at Underworld
I think the whole idea that Carla would consider selling to Sally or Alya is ridiculous. Surely she would put the factory on the market. There would be a number of business people interested in buying it.
Maybe she did advertise it off screen and that is why Aidan Connor turns up???
So Sinead is suddenly well enough to take part on 24h survival challenge and hiking in the wilderness??!! �� And Ty and Chesney can't live one day without processed food and beer?? Pathetic!
I'm thoroughly enjoying these camping scenes though..
So Sinead is suddenly well enough to take part on 24h survival challenge and hiking in the wilderness??!! 😂 And Ty and Chesney can't live one day without processed food and beer?? Pathetic!
I'm thoroughly enjoying these camping scenes though..
tammyy2j
21-08-2015, 00:10
I think the whole idea that Carla would consider selling to Sally or Alya is ridiculous. Surely she would put the factory on the market. There would be a number of business people interested in buying it.
If she needs the cash fast and wants a quick sale so to move away she would sell to anyone and I think Sally would be better than Alya
I'm thoroughly enjoying these camping scenes though..
Yes, they're extremely entertaining. I was hysterical at Dougie yelling "The clue's in the name!" to Sinead stupidly asking if death cap mushroom were edible. :rotfl:
Plus, Beth and Kirk coming upon an ex-con buddhist monk meditating in the woods was very surreal... :D
...I think Sally would be better than Alya
She could probably run the factory fine, but her lack of people management skills would have the workers on strike within the week...
parkerman
21-08-2015, 09:22
Sally would be completely hopeless. She hasn't the first idea how to run a business. Incidentally, who does all the HR and finance stuff at the factory? Does Carla do it all herself?
Sally would be completely hopeless. She hasn't the first idea how to run a business. Incidentally, who does all the HR and finance stuff at the factory? Does Carla do it all herself?
She certainly seems to do the finance bit by herself as she sacked Sally for looking at the accounts. :banned:
Hiring usually gets done in the Bistro or Rover when somebody needs a job and amongst other talents is also a machinist :D
parkerman
21-08-2015, 10:52
Yes, that's true, though there is a lot more to HR than just hiring and firing.
I don´t think we will ever see real HR situations in soaps, seeing they never seem to advertise for posts and go through a selection and interview process because anyone needing a job seems to have the required experience and skills, even if they have not been working in that field for a while.
parkerman
21-08-2015, 13:05
Yes, but what I meant was dealing with payroll, pensions, sick leave, welfare, performance reviews, discipline, etc. It is, after all, a fair size work force.
maidmarian
21-08-2015, 13:54
Yes, but what I meant was dealing with payroll, pensions, sick leave, welfare, performance reviews, discipline, etc. It is, after all, a fair size work force.
there is a great deal of goverment regulation
to deal with.I wont mention H& S!
Can be fines etc if employer doesnt comply
and union or ACAS involvement if employees
entitlements arent provided.
There are a few vocal employees there-
might be a mini storyline ? Ivy Brennan/
Tilsley types arent really relevant now.
Unions dont have as high% membership
as they did-but employees know about
their rights and grievance procedures!
It is a back street factory but none of
employees is "illegal" so dont keep
quiet out of fear.
maidmarian
21-08-2015, 13:54
Yes, but what I meant was dealing with payroll, pensions, sick leave, welfare, performance reviews, discipline, etc. It is, after all, a fair size work force.
there is a great deal of goverment regulation
to deal with.I wont mention H& S!
Can be fines etc if employer doesnt comply
and union or ACAS involvement if employees
entitlements arent provided.
There are a few vocal employees there-
might be a mini storyline ? Ivy Brennan/
Tilsley types arent really relevant now.
Unions dont have as high% membership
as they did-but employees know about
their rights and grievance procedures!
It is a back street factory but none of
employees is "illegal" so dont keep
quiet out of fear.
I think Sally must be supposed to be competent enough at her job otherwise why would Carla have put up with her for all this time (especially when she obviously gets on her nerves)? I imagine as her assistant she would help Carla with all the jobs mentioned above and more (although strangely she doesn't have access to the accounts).
Also, why would Carla seriously contemplate her offer to buy when she's made it clear she wants to protect the factory's future? For all Sally's faults she's not a stupid woman and Kevin would be there to help with the financial side of things.
Saying that, I do think Sally running the factory would be a disaster, but probably more to do with her hopelessness at managing the workforce than the administrative side of the business.
shayne reminds me of todd
maidmarian
21-08-2015, 22:11
:)
I think Sally must be supposed to be competent enough at her job otherwise why would Carla have put up with her for all this time (especially when she obviously gets on her nerves)? I imagine as her assistant she would help Carla with all the jobs mentioned above and more (although strangely she doesn't have access to the accounts).
Also, why would Carla seriously contemplate her offer to buy when she's made it clear she wants to protect the factory's future? For all Sally's faults she's not a stupid woman and Kevin would be there to help with the financial side of things.
Saying that, I do think Sally running the factory would be a disaster, but probably more to do with her hopelessness at managing the workforce than the administrative side of the business.
just a bit of a "picky" point -to deal with
such matters as welfare, sick absence
management, performance reviews(
on which bonus and pay rates can :)
depend) you do need to be tactful
firm and consistent. Quite a lot of
a managers time goes on these issues.
If not dealt with correctly a lot of
problems/ complaints/financial
repercussions could ensue.
It is a moderately large work force-
tho we only see a few of them. So
there could be a seperate job as
Personnel **manager or assistant but
with defined duties and a chain of
responsiblity.Im a fan of Sallys but
can imagine the havoc caused if
she got involved in some matters.
Not objective enough!
The main problem with soaps regarding
money and business is theres no realism
at all. Too much would be boring but a
bit more attention to some detail would
make stories believable.!
** or even Human Resources( or Remains)
as Ive heard it called:)
maidmarian
21-08-2015, 22:11
Dupl
parkerman
21-08-2015, 22:22
Yes. In a factory as large as Underworld (with all the workers we only see occasionally), they would really need someone dedicated to HR work which might include payroll as well, not an easy job in itself, especially with all the overtime they keep getting. They have to keep track of PAYE, NI, pension contributions. As maidmarian says, it would be very boring to show all this, but some recognition of it would not go amiss when this sort of current storyline crops up.
shayne reminds me of todd
He does actually! ☺ I was surprised how good he is! Well done shayne ��
shayne reminds me of todd
He does actually! ☺ I was surprised how good he is! Well done shayne 👍
Im a fan of Sallys but
can imagine the havoc caused if
she got involved in some matters.
Not objective enough!
As I said, I think Sally would be hopeless managing the workforce... :p
He does actually! ☺ I was surprised how good he is! Well done shayne ��
I agree, I was very pleasantly surprised by Shayne Ward's first appearance. His acting so far has been pretty good and he slotted in effortlessly. Did I detect a hint from Carla that he could have a bit of a dark side?
I felt sad for Erica, but I was glad she had enough pride to finish gracefully with Nick (though I wish he and Carla had waited until the relationship was over to sleep together).
The hospital scenes were well done.
tammyy2j
22-08-2015, 22:41
I like that Carla went to Roy, love their scenes and there should be more of them
I like Aidan so far, he has a bit of Liam Connor's cockiness and cheeky charm about him if that makes sense
I felt sorry for Todd not being told about Jason and then hearing Eileen as Jason's bed side
Snagglepus
22-08-2015, 22:51
Todd did hear Eileen say that he used to be the apple of her eye and Jason the dumb one.
It has only been with recent events that she has turned against him.
Snagglepus
22-08-2015, 22:51
Duplicate.
I like that Carla went to Roy, love their scenes and there should be more of them
I like Aidan so far, he has a bit of Liam Connor's cockiness and cheeky charm about him if that makes sense
I felt sorry for Todd not being told about Jason and then hearing Eileen as Jason's bed side
I like carla's and roy's father - daughter type of relationship too.
And Aidan is really good. I hope maria keeps her hands off him!! ��
It was sad that Todd had to hear it.. I felt for him too. I don't really even understand why Eileen said it so strongly that 'jason is my BEST son '??!
I like carla's and roy's father - daughter type of relationship too.
And Aidan is really good. I hope maria keeps her hands off him!! ��
It was sad that Todd had to hear it.. I felt for him too. I don't really even understand why Eileen said it so strongly that 'jason is my BEST son '??!
Maria will be leaving soon as Samia will need to go on maternity leave so I hope they don´t let her have a fling with Aidan first :nono:
I think Todd needs to realise that lately his actions have not endeared him to anyone, especially in his family so should be realistic about why Eileen has said those things at Jason´s hospital bed. I am sure she still loves both her sons but currently she does not know whether one of them will live or die :(
Any parent knows that there's days when one of the children feels closer than the other, and on the following week it may be the other one. And still, we love them all the same.
I remember that Todd used to be the nicest bloke ever!(I still don't get it how he changed that much??)
I know that Todd has done some horrible things recently, but as much as I've always liked Eileen-I don't understand why she hasn't had any interest getting closer to her son and finding out why he has changed that way or trying to help him. I can only hope that this Jason's attack will in fact be a wake up call for Todd to change his behavior, and try to build the bridges between himself and the rest of the family.
It was totally wrong that no one didn't call to Todd from hospital..
maidmarian
23-08-2015, 12:16
Any parent knows that there's days when one of the children feels closer than the other, and on the following week it may be the other one. And still, we love them all the same.
I remember that Todd used to be the nicest bloke ever!(I still don't get it how he changed that much??)
I know that Todd has done some horrible things recently, but as much as I've always liked Eileen-I don't understand why she hasn't had any interest getting closer to her son and finding out why he has changed that way or trying to help him. I can only hope that this Jason's attack will in fact be a wake up call for Todd to change his behavior, and try to build the bridges between himself and the rest of the family.
It was totally wrong that no one didn't call to Todd from hospital..
When he had his first long spell in Corrie-
he did seem pleasant and I think Eileen
did prefer him to Jason(not sure about
loving him more) because he was academically
clever-she thought he would get a good career
and she was proud of him!
But his chsracter changed as he realised he was
gay! He was involved with Sarah who was
pregnant.He didnt tell her that he now knew
he was gay-but chased after Nick then had
an affair with a male nurse . He gloated and
boasted about this behind Sarahs back but
eventually told her. The shock caused a problem
with pregnancy -the baby was born but died
soon after. He was not really at all supportive
to Sarah.Not a fan of Sarahs but she deserved
better treatment.!!
I know it would difficult for him as well-
but he was so devious and unkind and
that thats what I remember about him
so his behaviour in current stint is no
surprise to me!
maidmarian
23-08-2015, 12:16
dupl
Todd's totally brought their attitude on himself. Horrible doesn't begin to describe his recent scheming and manipulation! I'm sure Eileen still loves him and would forgive him eventually, but he hasn't shown an ounce of remorse so I don't find it at all hard to understand that she hasn't yet started the process. It probably didn't even occur to her that he'd care enough to want to be told of Jason's condition.
Hopefully she'll start to thaw when she sees how upset he is about Jason.
His offer of donating a kidney will hopefully be the start
eileen or sean could have texted todd to let him know about jason, many fight with siblings but would still care if they were badly injured
eileen or sean could have texted todd to let him know about jason, many fight with siblings but would still care if they were badly injured
I think everyone was in too much of a shock about the horrific attack and worried about the extent of Jason´s injuries that they did not think about informing him, it is difficult to judge how much time had lapsed by the time Todd found out from the police...
I know he is his brother but he has tried to ruin his brothers life a few times and totally set to destroy his happiness and his mums. So that is not the type of family i would want in my life or around me if I was on life support/death bed
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 16:45
I know he is his brother but he has tried to ruin his brothers life a few times and totally set to destroy his happiness and his mums. So that is not the type of family i would want in my life or around me if I was on life support/death bed
I agree swmc- its not just a recent turn for the
worse-its a pattern of behaviour going back years!!
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 16:45
Dupl
a text from eileen or sean to todd wouldn't take 2 minutes no matter his bad past actions jason is his brother
I so agree lizann! Even when she was sitting in hospital with Tony talking about Todd, Eileen didn't think of sending him a text..at least
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 18:45
a text from eileen or sean to todd wouldn't take 2 minutes no matter his bad past actions jason is his brother
As they are soap characters not real people its
difficult to suppose what they are thinking.
But sometimes it not lack of time or thoughtless
that would stop people contacting the"problem"
member of the family in circs like this.
Its the persons behaviour over years and it being
forgotten or overlooked many times without
any alteration to their behaviour.
When there is a crisis the others may think they
just cannot deal with the problems and
unpleasantness they always bring.
Its normal in families to have arguments
and dis agreements(and get over them) but
not to play cruel tricks ovet years.
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 18:45
a text from eileen or sean to todd wouldn't take 2 minutes no matter his bad past actions jason is his brother
As they are soap characters not real people its
difficult to suppose what they are thinking.
But sometimes it not lack of time or thoughtless
that would stop people contacting the"problem"
member of the family in circs like this.
Its the persons behaviour over years and it being
forgotten or overlooked many times without
any alteration to their behaviour.
When there is a crisis the others may think they
just cannot deal with the problems and
unpleasantness they always bring.
Its normal in families to have arguments
and dis agreements(and get over them) but
not to play cruel tricks ovet years.
how much of jason's life has tony missed but eileen called him and his past isn't good also like todd
how much of jason's life has tony missed but eileen called him and his past isn't good also like todd
Whatever Tony's faults, he's proved his love for Jason since he's been back, and the two were on good terms before Jason took the beating. The only thing Todd's proved is that he hates Eileen and Jason - literally with a vengeance.
Why would they think that Todd would care if Jason's on death door given all energy he's put into ruining their lives?
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 19:27
how much of jason's life has tony missed but eileen called him and his past isn't good also like todd
Being an absent parent isnt usually good-
but in some exceptionalcircumstances it
cant be helped -like in war -time when
fathers where posted abroad for several
years.
I dont know why Tony was absent/how long
for etc. But I would say in general
terms an absence can be better than
someone who.is present but treats
people appallingly over long periods of
time
maidmarian
24-08-2015, 19:27
dupl
yes we have seen tony's care for jason but the way eileen talked about him when he first showed up made it sound like tony abandoned her and jason and had no contact for many years
todd wasn't all bad i do think he at least deserved a text
yes we have seen tony's care for jason but the way eileen talked about him when he first showed up made it sound like tony abandoned her and jason and had no contact for many years
todd wasn't all bad i do think he at least deserved a text
Yes-even in hospital this evening when Tony said:'I look after my own.' Eileen replied:' Yes, when it suits..'
Love within family is so much deeper than any other kind of love. Todd has done stupid things but Jason hasn't always been an angel either.
Yes-even in hospital this evening when Tony said:'I look after my own.' Eileen replied:' Yes, when it suits..'
Love within family is so much deeper than any other kind of love. Todd has done stupid things but Jason hasn't always been an angel either.
parkerman
24-08-2015, 21:03
So Bethany goes to the police completely uninvited to make a statement that she was with Callum at the time Jason was beaten up.....Surely even the Soap Police would find that highly suspicious.
So Bethany goes to the police completely uninvited to make a statement that she was with Callum at the time Jason was beaten up.....Surely even the Soap Police would find that highly suspicious.
as she is young don't she need an adult with her to make a statement
Maybe they are planning to change Todds personality again. He used to be nice once ....then they changed him to some sort of bad boy when it suited them. He was the apple of Eileens eye as he was good at one point. I was not happy that he came back to Corrie changed. We do not need a male version of Tracy.
why is alya staying working at the factory considering she hates carla and isn't buying it now
maidmarian
25-08-2015, 00:28
why is alya staying working at the factory considering she hates carla and isn't buying it now
because the characters get lost-if they work
elsewhere and have to go too far away from
the Street!
maidmarian
25-08-2015, 00:28
why is alya staying working at the factory considering she hates carla and isn't buying it now
because the characters get lost-if they work
elsewhere and have to go too far away from
the Street!
Some really stupid writing tonight. :moonie:
So Callum knew about Sarah's never before seen habit of continually guzzling coke (something that'll no doubt never be mentioned again either), drugs her and sends Bethany a threatening video from the conveniently deserted Platt house. Sarah just happens not to have a key to Nick's (where she's been living for weeks) because that would've made it impossible for Callum to break in. No doubt the Platts just happened to leave their back door unlocked even though they know Callum spends all his time hanging around their house like a bad smell. And are the police really going to drop any suspicions of Callum on a sixteen year old's say so? :wall:
Going back to Eileen and Tony: he's not a very nice man and, yes, he's been a terrible father most of Jason's life, so it says a lot that Eileen currently feels he cares more about Jason than Todd does.
I wish just for once Carla could find her own way out of her financial troubles without a man having to come to her rescue. :wall:
tammyy2j
25-08-2015, 11:41
I wonder will Leanne tell Eva about Jason this could lead to her return
because the characters get lost-if they work
elsewhere and have to go too far away from
the Street!
let her get lost
because the characters get lost-if they work
elsewhere and have to go too far away from
the Street!
let her get lost
tammyy2j
27-08-2015, 14:14
So the police believe Bethany ( who looks better without all the makeup) no investigation but Callum's car was parked on the Street and it was in daylight
I like Aidan, loved his wink to Sally and Sean
Did Sarah not tell Tony that Bethany is Callum's alibi on purpose
Liz confirmed my suspicions tonight that she still owns her half of the pub. The sale of her share to Carla must have been cancelled after the truth about Tony's scam came out. Why did the writers leave it to the viewers to work it out for themselves for so long? :searchme:
Robert is obviously supposed to be one of those clichéd control freak chefs. I enjoyed Aidan winding him up. :D
It's so stupid the police have dropped their investigation into Callum beating Jason on Bethany's say so. There must be plenty of witnesses to Callum threatening Jason, along with Max's testimony and the fact that Callum is well known to the police anyway. There's no way he wouldn't still be top of their suspect list in reality.
let steve keep rover, where was michelle
let steve keep rover, where was michelle
she had been visiting family in Ireland
she had been visiting family in Ireland
i wasn't ever aware she was away
she had been visiting family in Ireland
i wasn't ever aware she was away
I must say again that I really like Aidan at the moment. Shayne is doing a great job-I'm impressed of his acting skills!
Yes-Rover back to Steve please..
I don't like Liz and Lloyd together. Either Andrea or Erika.
Enough of stupid Callum storyline already...and Sarah could go back to Italy. I like Bethany though..she can be quite entertaining occasionally with her comments :)
I must say again that I really like Aidan at the moment. Shayne is doing a great job-I'm impressed of his acting skills!
Yes-Rover back to Steve please..
I don't like Liz and Lloyd together. Either Andrea or Erika.
Enough of stupid Callum storyline already...and Sarah could go back to Italy. I like Bethany though..she can be quite entertaining occasionally with her comments :)
He'll take the dog back when the kids have been dropped off at school. Is Corrie set in Scotland now then? It's August!
Snagglepus
28-08-2015, 20:21
I am getting confused...
If Simon Gregson is playing Steve MacDonald, who is Steve MacDonald playing, the village idiot?
Snagglepus
28-08-2015, 20:21
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Despite Liz trying hard to convince herself she wants Lloyd because he's a decent man, it's becoming apparent to me she really wants Tony (and vice versa). For goodness sake writers, give her some self respect! An affair may just be forgiveable, but humiliation, conniving, manipulation and conning - of her son as well as herself - are not. :angry:
I was very disappointing that Liz stopped Tony from knocking seven bells out of the cowardly Callum. It was enjoyable to see the latter begging though. :thumbsup:
Aww... it was sweet to see Todd accepted back into the family. However, his family (and we) need answers about why he hated them so much. In truth, what he did was nearly as bad as what Tony did to Liz, and it's only the fact that he's family that slightly ameliorates the situation in his case.
Tracy's proved she hasn't changed at all with her rant about how Carla should just pull herself together and get over Kal and Maddie's deaths... :wall:
Mary was funny tonight. Loved how she shouted "Balls!" to an extremely startled Emily. :rotfl:
xx_Dan_xx
29-08-2015, 10:12
Despite Liz trying hard to convince herself she wants Lloyd because he's a decent man, it's becoming apparent to me she really wants Tony (and vice versa). For goodness sake writers, give her some self respect! An affair may just be forgiveable, but humiliation, conniving, manipulation and conning - of her son as well as herself - are not. :angry:
I was very disappointing that Liz stopped Tony from knocking seven bells out of the cowardly Callum. It was enjoyable to see the latter begging though. :thumbsup:
Aww... it was sweet to see Todd accepted back into the family. However, his family (and we) need answers about why he hated them so much. In truth, what he did was nearly as bad as what Tony did to Liz, and it's only the fact that he's family that slightly ameliorates the situation in his case.
Tracy's proved she hasn't changed at all with her rant about how Carla should just pull herself together and get over Kal and Maddie's deaths... :wall:
Mary was funny tonight. Loved how she shouted "Balls!" to an extremely startled Emily. :rotfl:
What Tracey said sure, but I disagree that she hasnt changed. I got the impression she does feel guilty about them underneath especially when seeing how Carla made thenspeech about knowing Kal and Maddie.
xx_Dan_xx
29-08-2015, 10:12
Despite Liz trying hard to convince herself she wants Lloyd because he's a decent man, it's becoming apparent to me she really wants Tony (and vice versa). For goodness sake writers, give her some self respect! An affair may just be forgiveable, but humiliation, conniving, manipulation and conning - of her son as well as herself - are not. :angry:
I was very disappointing that Liz stopped Tony from knocking seven bells out of the cowardly Callum. It was enjoyable to see the latter begging though. :thumbsup:
Aww... it was sweet to see Todd accepted back into the family. However, his family (and we) need answers about why he hated them so much. In truth, what he did was nearly as bad as what Tony did to Liz, and it's only the fact that he's family that slightly ameliorates the situation in his case.
Tracy's proved she hasn't changed at all with her rant about how Carla should just pull herself together and get over Kal and Maddie's deaths... :wall:
Mary was funny tonight. Loved how she shouted "Balls!" to an extremely startled Emily. :rotfl:
What Tracey said sure, but I disagree that she hasnt changed. I got the impression she does feel guilty about them underneath especially when seeing how Carla made thenspeech about knowing Kal and Maddie.
I agree, they've made Liz really stupid. I was almost shouting at her last night to just disappear when Andrea walked in! But oh no, there she was standing like a fool!
Tracy has changed. And hopefully this change is permanently for the better.
What Tracey said sure, but I disagree that she hasnt changed. I got the impression she does feel guilty about them underneath especially when seeing how Carla made thenspeech about knowing Kal and Maddie.
I agree Tracy felt a little bit guilty after Carla so affectingly explained why she's been so upset by Kal and Maddie's deaths, but she had no instinctive empathy for her until the reasons were spelled out in black and white. Tracy has obviously felt little to no guilt since her unrealistic breakdown a couple of weeks ago or she'd sympathise with Carla's ongoing pain, not be callously telling her to pull herself together. What little guilt Tracy feels is obviously very easily banished. :wall:
Hopefully David will have learned to keep his mouth shut next time he sees Callum and won´t tell him who is going to change their police statement .. especially now that Callum is more than hacked off after getting smacked by Tony .. :wall:
Don't the police find it very convenient that Callum has an alibi coming in just before/just after an accusation is made against him? Oh no, wait, soap police...
Don't the police find it very convenient that Callum has an alibi coming in just before/just after an accusation is made against him? Oh no, wait, soap police...
an underage girl in his flat and cops buy that
Don't the police find it very convenient that Callum has an alibi coming in just before/just after an accusation is made against him? Oh no, wait, soap police...
an underage girl in his flat and cops buy that
an underage girl in his flat and cops buy that
They already know she hangs around with him after the drug raid at the Dog and Gun. I think it was said Gemma was at his flat too.
They already know she hangs around with him after the drug raid at the Dog and Gun. I think it was said Gemma was at his flat too.
It was. Callum's logic must be that the police would (rightly) believe that Gemma would lie for him, but that they wouldn't think the same of Bethany.
tammyy2j
30-08-2015, 21:22
Craig and Tim in the painting class with drunk Mary was fun :p
I hope the Art Class will continue :D
They already know she hangs around with him after the drug raid at the Dog and Gun. I think it was said Gemma was at his flat too.
and cops don't think at her age bethany hanging around with callum and gemma isn't out of the ordinary so no need to follow up more
and cops don't think at her age bethany hanging around with callum and gemma isn't out of the ordinary so no need to follow up more
Yes, the whole storyline's completely idiotic.
Getting to the end of my patience with Callum and hope that he gets either put away for many years or killed, during life episode at the latest please :wall:
Craig and Tim in the painting class with drunk Mary was fun :p
I want to be Mary's friend and go out for a sherry with her??!!
tammyy2j
31-08-2015, 20:59
I hope once and for all Carla gives up the booze, how is her liver still functioning?
I think she had more sober times ever so often and liver disease can take a long time to surface ... hopefully her absence from the street will bring back a sober and refreshed Carla ...
tammyy2j
31-08-2015, 21:17
I think she had more sober times ever so often and liver disease can take a long time to surface ... hopefully her absence from the street will bring back a sober and refreshed Carla ...
Eastenders gave Lauren liver problems and Carla has had a drink problem with many years now, she is never without her wine, she did get close to Peter first off over their shared problem with battling the booze
I would like to see Carla quite it completely
window enhancement executive :p
I suppose cirrhosis of the liver in heavy drinkers is much the same as lung cancer in smokers. It's more likely to happen but some people get lucky. Peter was hospitalised a couple of times after drinking if I remember correctly, so the health implications haven't been totally ignored by the writers.
Although I really sympathise with Carla's guilt (I think being responsible for someone's death would ruin lots of people's lives), it was kind of selfish of her to make the auction all about her. I'd have asked her to leave if I was Sophie. I also think it's skewed that Carla's the only person really suffering after the fire. Sophie and Kal's family have all moved on remarkably quickly except for the odd angry or grief-stricken moment here and there.
I thought from the spoilers Tracy would actually admit starting the fire to Robert rather than him guessing.It now seems likely no one but Carla will actually hear Tracy say the words, so it must be her who tells the police. Robert (and Amy, who was also in the house) didn't hear Tracy admitting anything so what could they tell the police other than supposition?
no mention of the keys and her going in the back room to steal them from michelle's bag then
I thought from the spoilers Tracy would actually admit starting the fire to Robert rather than him guessing
And that was SOME Guess! Robert is clearly Weatherfield's best detective, as well as their best chef - sign him up for the Soap police now and these storylines might not drag on forever!
tammyy2j
01-09-2015, 16:14
And that was SOME Guess! Robert is clearly Weatherfield's best detective, as well as their best chef - sign him up for the Soap police now and these storylines might not drag on forever!
Especially as he don't know Carla and her history with Tracy
maidmarian
01-09-2015, 16:27
Especially as he don't know Carla and her history with Tracy
We might not have seen any such scene-I
agree-but I think on this occasion-I would
be prepared to take the scene as read.
Tracys personality and thinking everyone
agsinst her and her moaning about
everything and everybody-It would be
a miracle if Robert had escaped an
ear-bashing:)
And that was SOME Guess! Robert is clearly Weatherfield's best detective, as well as their best chef - sign him up for the Soap police now and these storylines might not drag on forever!
I know, it was a huge leap to make, even if he knew Tracy as well as we do (which he almost certainly doesn't). If maidmarian's right and Robert is aware how much Tracy hates Carla (which I agree is likely), there's still no reason for him to suppose the fire was anything other than an accident caused by Carla.
I don't believe Tracy's uncharacteristic "sympathy" for Carla's plight - while very puzzling - would lead anyone to guess she was in Carla's flat that night and started the fire.
I don't believe Tracy's uncharacteristic "sympathy" for Carla's plight - while very puzzling - would lead anyone to guess she was in Carla's flat that night and started the fire.
Actually, exactly that would make me think that Tracy knows more about how the fire started than she lets on ..
Actually, exactly that would make me think that Tracy knows more about how the fire started than she lets on ..
Still...to go from that to her actually starting the fire in a building she had no access to is a very big leap to make so quickly. I could buy it if she'd accidentally let something slip about being there or something similar. Also, I doubt Robert's aware just what a hard-faced cow she's turned into since he last saw her, so her sympathy shouldn't seem as odd to him as it does to us.
Snagglepus
02-09-2015, 01:17
Maybe Robert was watching Coronation Street on the night of the fire.
Anyone finding the Tim and Kevin bromance starting to verge on the cringeworthy now? It's usually very funny but sometimes, writers, less is more... http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-140297.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
I'm liking Robert more and more. I can't believe he got Tracy to confess to being responsible for the fire (although she lied about not intending to harm Carla)! :eek:
However, Tracy's newly-developed "conscience" has made her incredibly stupid. Anyone in the Rovers' back yard or in the gardens of the neighbouring houses could have overheard her loudly conceding her guilt. No doubt if Norris was home he was listening intently to every juicy word... http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
yes so agree on kev and tim bromance and then rita asking about it so cringey and tim comes across now as a stalker in love with kev and his bling for kev so not tim to spend that much on anyone
tammyy2j
03-09-2015, 14:44
Sally pushing her basket of alcohol from Frescos was funny
Poor little Hope
Corrie is so much funnier than Emmerdale. With all the misery in Emmerdale recently(and it's been like that for too long now..) I can really see how good and enjoyable Corrie is.
tammyy2j
03-09-2015, 14:57
Corrie is so much funnier than Emmerdale. With all the misery in Emmerdale recently(and it's been like that for too long now..) I can really see how good and enjoyable Corrie is.
I still think Emmerdale is the better soap
Corrie can be funny but sometimes they over do certain things for fun that turn cringeworthy like as Dazzle said above Kevin and Tim's bromance which is a shame as Tim is a great character as is Mary who can be very funny too
maidmarian
03-09-2015, 15:17
I still think Emmerdale is the better soap
Corrie can be funny but sometimes they over do certain things for fun that turn cringeworthy like as Dazzle said above Kevin and Tim's bromance which is a shame as Tim is a great character as is Mary who can be very funny too
Agree about the comedy on Corrie.
When Tim first came into Corrie he was rumoured
to be " creepy" then they did a major change and
he became comic &interesting.Made a good pair
with Sally and fitted in well.
Now he seems to be going backwards to strange?
I hope it doesnt mean hes going to get involved
with Anna-as rumoured-couldnt get more strange
than that.!
maidmarian
03-09-2015, 15:17
dupl
tammyy2j
03-09-2015, 15:40
Tim with Anna would ruin him I think
parkerman
03-09-2015, 16:50
Tim with Anna would ruin him I think
Anna would ruin anyone!
tammyy2j
03-09-2015, 22:32
Poor Roy hearing someone else close to him that he loves has cancer
Agreed, but even though we all know that cancer can strike anyone at any time, I still think it's a cop out that the heavy smokers and drinkers plough on untouched while the clean living Hayley and Hope are the ones that get struck down. A bit of real-life balance wouldn't go amiss!
parkerman
04-09-2015, 10:30
Yes, Corrie is not providing much incentive to give up heavy drinking and smoking!
Poor Roy hearing someone else close to him that he loves has cancer
It's a testament to David Neilson that Roy's scene with Cathy was the first time I've been moved by the Hope story. The problem is I don't like Fiz since she was so horrible to Roy after Hayley's death and neither do I rate Jennie McAlpine's acting. Tyrone hasn't impressed me so far either, although Alan Halsall was good in the domestic abuse storyline so there's a possibility he will improve.
At least Sally's commented on how ridiculous Tim's obsession with Kevin is. I'm not quite sure the point of the bromance storyline. :searchme:
Ruffed_lemur
05-09-2015, 13:40
I wish Tyrone hadn't stormed off like that when talking to Hope. It was awful!
maidmarian
05-09-2015, 15:34
It's a testament to David Neilson that Roy's scene with Cathy was the first time I've been moved by the Hope story. The problem is I don't like Fiz since she was so horrible to Roy after Hayley's death and neither do I rate Jennie McAlpine's acting. Tyrone hasn't impressed me so far either, although Alan Halsall was good in the domestic abuse storyline so there's a possibility he will improve.
At least Sally's commented on how ridiculous Tim's obsession with Kevin is. I'm not quite sure the point of the bromance storyline. :searchme:
When I first heard about the story-I was concerned
mainly about the little actress playing Hope-I think
children absorb/ understand much more than
realised.
But it is an important issue as rates of childhood
cancer are increasing tho rates in UK are
lower than a lot of countries and survival
rates are improving.
Also concerned about Fiz being involved!
Lack of talent and spoils the stories she
is part of. If you want an story to
make important points and raise awareness
dont want viewers thinking how bad the
acting is - rather than the details of the story.
Fiz was awful to Roy when Hayley was dying
but also in th early days to both Roy &.Hayley
wih false accusations.
David Neilson is one of my favourites. A master
class in how to touch peoples emotions
without shouting and showing-off !!
I dont understand the bromance either!
Not heard much about his relationships
between Fayes mother and arriving in Corrie?
I did wonder if he would have had a gay
interlude but so believable with Sally but
one doesnt exclude the other!! But it is
getting a bit silly with no explanation!!
(is it another version of Norris's hero-
worship of Derek- Mavis used to get cross
about that!)
maidmarian
05-09-2015, 15:34
Dupl
I didn't watch Corrie last night-too busy shifting straw bales to shed! :D Child's cancer storyline is good, but I'm not sure if Fiz and Ty are good enough actors(like also mentioned by others here..). I used to like Fiz years ago but I don't think her and Ty as a couple are interesting enough as they both are quite boring.
It was good too see the Nazir's grief for Kal being acknowledged in Friday's episodes. I'm glad Leanne's finally told someone about the abuse.
Also concerned about Fiz being involved!
Lack of talent and spoils the stories she
is part of. If you want an story to
make important points and raise awareness
dont want viewers thinking how bad the
acting is - rather than the details of the story.
Unfortunately, that's exactly what's happening in my case! Friday's episodes were no improvement either. I thought the scene where they told Hope about the cancer was terrible (both acting and writing), and I'd normally be in bits at a scene like that.
David Neilson is one of my favourites. A master
class in how to touch peoples emotions
without shouting and showing-off !!
Indeed. David Neilson is a master at letting a subtle facial expression do the talking.
I dont understand the bromance either!
Not heard much about his relationships
between Fayes mother and arriving in Corrie?
I did wonder if he would have had a gay
interlude but so believable with Sally but
one doesnt exclude the other!! But it is
getting a bit silly with no explanation!!
(is it another version of Norris's hero-
worship of Derek- Mavis used to get cross
about that!)
You're right that Tim's feelings for Sally seem very genuine, otherwise I'd be thinking he must be in love with Kevin. It's probably just supposed to be a comedy storyline, but it's been taken too far and is bordering on obsessive now.
I know I cannot cope with Fiz's acting too. Tyrone left as he was going to burst into tears or something i think. Fiz said she was ill...i think its a bit hard on Aidan , he was right to pull her up as an employer as she looked physically well. She should have confided in him as an employer to get the time off. It would have remained confidential.
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