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maidmarian
11-12-2015, 23:45
He was never married to Tracy, she conned him and Hayley out of cash for "Amy" after drugging him with alcohol and then claiming the baby was his .. he was divorced when he came to Corrie, I don´t think his ex wife was ever mentioned
He did have a marriage ceremony with
Tracy around the time Amy/Patience
was born.With Hayleys agreement-to
try to maintain some influence over Amys
upbringing. It was annulled about a year
later- non -consummation?
He had had a blessing ceremony with
Hayley several years earlier because the
vicar would/could not marry them.
About 3-4 years before Hayley died they
did have another ceremony.
So in law wasnt married to Tracy but did
go through a ceremony.I wonder if
that is was Lizann remembers.
flappinfanny
12-12-2015, 00:04
Oh Mary Mary Mary.
Best bit of the two ep's was Nessa's awful hair do, normally when you go into Audrey's you come out looking the same. :D
The two ep's were pretty boring again tonight, I wish they would ditch the Fridays episodes.
tammyy2j
12-12-2015, 01:06
Nessa could have taken her hair down and styled it better herself more her way, she is a hairdresser too
Why didn't David and Kylie get a babysitter, is there no others besides Emily
I am disappointed in Mary
I thought Friday's episodes were quite entertaining. My favourite bits were Steve pinching Aidan's special silk socks, Rob paraphrasing Bill Clinton ("Did you or did you not have sexual relations with that woman?"), and Audrey's sabotage of Nessa's hair. :D
I'm enjoying seeing Rob stirring up trouble, and Marc Baylis is obviously having fun too.
Going by Ken and Tracy's reaction to the discussion of Roy's divorce (together with the latter's sidelong glances at her), I'm certain they were talking about his "marriage" to Tracy. I didn't watch Corrie at the time so I don't know exactly what happened between them.
Best bit of the two ep's was Nessa's awful hair do, normally when you go into Audrey's you come out looking the same. :D
Very good point! :D
As tammyy2j says, that style would easily have brushed out and could have quickly been put back in a ponytail or similar. Maybe it wasn't meant to be convincing and was showing that Nessa's a pain in the backside (something which Ken is starting to discover for himself).
Ruffed_lemur
12-12-2015, 13:40
Nessa just wanted to be awkward with Audrey. Audrey should sack her, as she only seems to want to work when it suits her.
Funny that David asked his mum how Sarah was going to stay as there was no room. They had less room before but accomodated both mother and daughter. Also why would you leave someones handbag unattended and walk off from a pub.
I think Johnny easily passes as Carlas dad. Liz will end up with him. Might have happened already as i am one episode behind
Dissapointed Johnny will try and hide fact Carla is his daughter from kids. Is his wife dead ? Rob and carlas mum seems to have had a lot of men use her.
Funny that David asked his mum how Sarah was going to stay as there was no room. They had less room before but accomodated both mother and daughter. Also why would you leave someones handbag unattended and walk off from a pub.
I think Johnny easily passes as Carlas dad. Liz will end up with him. Might have happened already as i am one episode behind
Dissapointed Johnny will try and hide fact Carla is his daughter from kids. Is his wife dead ? Rob and carlas mum seems to have had a lot of men use her.
parkerman
12-12-2015, 21:43
When Sarah was asked if she wanted a drink why did she ask for water and make some excuse? I know it's bad to drink alcohol when you're pregnant because of the possible effect on the baby, but when you've planned to have it aborted the following week, I can't really see why she would need to stay off the booze!
When Sarah was asked if she wanted a drink why did she ask for water and make some excuse? I know it's bad to drink alcohol when you're pregnant because of the possible effect on the baby, but when you've planned to have it aborted the following week, I can't really see why she would need to stay off the booze!
She doesn't want to hurt the baby so she must care about it deep down despite her decision to abort. If she didn't give a damn about it, she'd have no qualms about drinking. I'd say with that attitude it's unlikely she'll be able to go through with the abortion.
flappinfanny
12-12-2015, 23:27
I forgot about Aidan's silk socks. :p
It was mean of Audrey. Despite how irritating Nessa is she is in a relationship with Ken and he chose that. Agree she should sack her because she just leaves when it suits her cannot understand why she has not.
I forgot about Aidan's silk socks. :p
the reason steve is staying away
flappinfanny
13-12-2015, 23:32
I think it is nice they are using the history between Todd and Sarah and what they went through with Billy. SB and the team deserve credit for that.
I think it is nice they are using the history between Todd and Sarah and what they went through with Billy. SB and the team deserve credit for that.
And showing that Todd does have a nicer side too. I had forgotten about Billy.
I think it is nice they are using the history between Todd and Sarah and what they went through with Billy. SB and the team deserve credit for that.
And showing that Todd does have a nicer side too. I had forgotten about Billy.
Has Kate Oates started work on Coronation Street early? Is Johnny Connor planning on getting a DNA test off of an envelope? I can't decide what's worse, this or the sock debacle.
anyone finding the potential pairings of liz/johnny and anna/kevin and erica/dev so out of sorts especially johnny telling his secret to liz so random
Where is Gail? Somehow I don't think she'll be behind this pregnancy, and that's without knowing Callum's buried under the floor.
What's the betting Sarah changes her mind in a few weeks, just when she doesn't have a choice any more.
Where is Gail? Somehow I don't think she'll be behind this pregnancy, and that's without knowing Callum's buried under the floor.
What's the betting Sarah changes her mind in a few weeks, just when she doesn't have a choice any more.
maidmarian
14-12-2015, 21:36
anyone finding the potential pairings of liz/johnny and anna/kevin and erica/dev so out of sorts especially johnny telling his secret to liz so random
sometimes I think theyd have better matches
if they drew names out of a hat-perhaps they
do:love:
maidmarian
14-12-2015, 21:44
It was mean of Audrey. Despite how irritating Nessa is she is in a relationship with Ken and he chose that. Agree she should sack her because she just leaves when it suits her cannot understand why she has not.
Thats partly what I mean - when I say I don't
like the way they are making Audrey look
desparate ( and silly)!
Shes mature and experienced enough to deal
with a"rival" in a adult and/or legal way !
This is a bit like an old St Trinians film!
parkerman
14-12-2015, 22:08
There are many as yet unexplained mysteries in Coronation Street at the moment.
To me, the main inexplicable happening is Aidan walking through the pub into the back room. Why?
There are many as yet unexplained mysteries in Coronation Street at the moment.
To me, the main inexplicable happening is Aidan walking through the pub into the back room. Why?
he lives there
There are many as yet unexplained mysteries in Coronation Street at the moment.
To me, the main inexplicable happening is Aidan walking through the pub into the back room. Why?
he lives there
parkerman
14-12-2015, 22:17
he lives there
There you go then. That's one mystery easily explained. Thank you.:thumbsup:
There you go then. That's one mystery easily explained. Thank you.:thumbsup:
Aidan wanted the flat above Streetcars but Johnny and Katie beat him to it.
There you go then. That's one mystery easily explained. Thank you.:thumbsup:
Aidan wanted the flat above Streetcars but Johnny and Katie beat him to it.
flappinfanny
14-12-2015, 23:27
Best part of the episode for me was David again. Jack P Shepherd really shines in every scene he is in. He has a real rapore with Max and you can tell with their scenes.
The rest of the episode's were a waste of time really and nonsense. We really did not need two episodes tonight, we could have fit all the good bits into one. :)
tammyy2j
15-12-2015, 00:47
And showing that Todd does have a nicer side too. I had forgotten about Billy.
I think part of Todd wants to keep close to the Platts for news on Callum also
Is Rob and Carla's mother dead?
Regarding using the Carla's saliva from the envelope as a source of her DNA, I just had a nosey at the website of a paternity testing firm and, although they say the test needs a cheek swab, they also go on to say:
If the alleged father is deceased, forensic DNA testing can be considered using items which may contain the alleged father's DNA. Forensic DNA testing can be performed any anything that has biological material from the father such as an old toothbrush, electric razer, blood stains, saliva stains, and bone or teeth from an exhumation.
http://www.genetrack.co.uk/faqs
I see no reason why that wouldn't also apply to a deceased child, but the trouble is Johnny's already said he'll have to forge Carla's signature so they'll know she's alive. I've read it's illegal to do a DNA test without consent, so I don't know how Johnny could wangle the test (unless he knows someone who works there). No doubt the writers would call it artistic licence...
anyone finding the potential pairings of liz/johnny and anna/kevin and erica/dev so out of sorts especially johnny telling his secret to liz so random
I think Johnny and Liz seem to have chemistry, but agree about the other two potential couples.
Sarah must have been waiting in that clinic an awfully long time for Kylie to go to the school, see the nativity play, travel to the clinic (which Sarah implied was some distance away), and still get there in time.
I think it's been made obvious that Sarah's heart wasn't in having an abortion so I doubt she'll completely change her mind again - although realistically she's bound to have moments of doubt given the circumstances.
Is Rob and Carla's mother dead?
I think I remember Carla attending her funeral a couple of years ago.
i remember carla and rob attending a male funeral step father was it?
maidmarian
15-12-2015, 03:36
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I think I remember Carla attending her funeral ?[quote]
it was in 2011 - when Carla was with Frank Foster-
he persuaded her to attend.
maidmarian
15-12-2015, 03:38
i remember carla and rob attending a male funeral step father was it?
Yes - George - on 2014
Corrie very boring at the moment, especially double episodes can't keep me interested.. always give up after the first half.
Willl there be a happy ending where Johnny is her Dad and gives her away. Pass the sick bucket .
owenlee4me
15-12-2015, 18:56
Corrie very boring at the moment, especially double episodes can't keep me interested.. always give up after the first half.
THis has to be the most boring Corra for a while, I cannot bear the Connors, there all so "radgy"!:angry:
DAre I say it, the best part at the moment is NIck with CArla, never thought I would say that bout NIck :thumbsup:
I don't care who is CArla's Dad or who her Brother, sister are going to be, can we please ship them out---Fast:wall:
owenlee4me
15-12-2015, 18:59
I had read spoilers saying there was a pic
of David looking down manhole-gob-smacked?!
Thanks for info Dazzle.I wont blow my own
bugle yet? But I have said from the start
I was not totally convinced that Callum was
down there-but wait and see.
I wont claim my opinion was based on deep
and meaningful.thought- just the fact that
Assassins'ArenT' Us were doing the job!!
Yes I saw that too, but wondered if it was from when they put him in and I just missed it?
Think I saw a pic of Callum with "new" haircut in the back lane, but was this just for publicity??
Yes I saw that too, but wondered if it was from when they put him in and I just missed it?
Think I saw a pic of Callum with "new" haircut in the back lane, but was this just for publicity??
I am new to posting here but I have said that from the start, that Callum is not dead. I simply couldn't see how any of them would get away with it . I am not the only one to think this then .
I am new to posting here but I have said that from the start, that Callum is not dead. I simply couldn't see how any of them would get away with it . I am not the only one to think this then .
I think Callum's dead but a lot of people agree with you that he isn't. I expect we'll find out the truth soon enough.
I am new to posting here but I have said that from the start, that Callum is not dead. I simply couldn't see how any of them would get away with it . I am not the only one to think this then .
I think Callum is dead and that the discovery of his body will lead to Paula Lane´s exit as Kylie, she will either be found guilty and be sentenced to jail or she will go on the run....:ninja:
I think Callum is dead and that the discovery of his body will lead to Paula Lane´s exit as Kylie, she will either be found guilty and be sentenced to jail or she will go on the run....:ninja:
I agree, and I think the body will be discovered when Paula wants to leave. I know she's talked about her acting ambitions in the past so she won't want to stay in Corrie forever.
I agree, and I think the body will be discovered when Paula wants to leave. I know she's talked about her acting ambitions in the past so she won't want to stay in Corrie forever.
I think she is leaving middle of next year???
parkerman
15-12-2015, 20:15
I would hope that when the producer and writers and script editors and so on get together to plan a story, they have an end game. Surely they can't just rely on the whim of the actors deciding when they'd like to leave. Or am I giving them too much credit for thinking things through properly? :hmm:
I think she is leaving middle of next year???
Is she? I hadn't heard that.
I would hope that when the producer and writers and script editors and so on get together to plan a story, they have an end game. Surely they can't just rely on the whim of the actors deciding when they'd like to leave.
Yes, it's possible given what Perdita says above that Paula's already handed in her notice and the conclusion's been planned accordingly. Alternatively, the theories that Callum's still alive and there's no body to find could be correct...
Or am I giving them too much credit for thinking things through properly? :hmm:
That's another distinct possibility. :D
I think Callum is dead and that the discovery of his body will lead to Paula Lane´s exit as Kylie, she will either be found guilty and be sentenced to jail or she will go on the run....:ninja:
I didn't know Paula Lane was leaving.
I didn't know Paula Lane was leaving.
I'm not sure that she is. I haven't read anything about it and just did a search and found nothing.
Do you remember where you heard/read about it, Perdita?
maidmarian
15-12-2015, 23:36
I'm not sure that she is. I haven't read anything about it and just did a search and found nothing.
Do you remember where you heard/read about it, Perdita?
Probably Perdita will remember better Dazzle-
-I thought it was on here -in an interview.
Possibly when first pregnant in real life
and before she went on maternity leave?
The was some speculation that she would
run an acting school with her husband
after her baby born?
Then it was thought that JPS might do
same with his wife / partner.
I know it sounds very unlike me but I.
fear I may have made a sarky comment
about JPS- but I think story about him.was
squashed!!
I dont if Ive remembered correctly but there
was something. Will search again tomorrow if
no one else finds anything!
p.s theres an interview #107 dated Aug 2013
in David & Kylie thread where towards the
end they refer to her denial of earlier speculation
about her leaving Corrie. She said there were other
thungs she wanted to do long term but was happy at
present in Corrie!!
maidmarian
15-12-2015, 23:39
dupl
Of course the body will have to be discovered its too much of a storyline not to. They wont leave it too long that we forget or lose interest in it. As Callum has gone missing completely and his cards etc are not being used and there is no trace they may start listening to the mother
Of course the body will have to be discovered its too much of a storyline not to. They wont leave it too long that we forget or lose interest in it. As Callum has gone missing completely and his cards etc are not being used and there is no trace they may start listening to the mother
too late ive lost interest
Of course the body will have to be discovered its too much of a storyline not to. They wont leave it too long that we forget or lose interest in it. As Callum has gone missing completely and his cards etc are not being used and there is no trace they may start listening to the mother
too late ive lost interest
I know it sounds very unlike me but I.
fear I may have made a sarky comment
about JPS
I don't believe you'd do such a thing! Aren't you his number one fan? :D
She said there were other
thungs she wanted to do long term but was happy at
present in Corrie!!
Yes, that's about what I remember her saying too.
I'm not sure that she is. I haven't read anything about it and just did a search and found nothing.
Do you remember where you heard/read about it, Perdita?
I can´t remember for sure, there just is something at the back of my mind that I remember thinking she did not come back for long after her maternity leave .... and somehow would fit in with the current storyline .... I might be wrong though although I hope there is a conclusion to the Callum storyline, one way or another...:o
flappinfanny
17-12-2015, 20:26
Best bit of Weds ep was in the Bistro when Bethaney said perhaps she should have a baby and Audrey replied " listen you are far to old to get pregnant in this family." Brilliantly delivered by Sue Nicholls. :)
The rest of the ep was pretty dire.
flappinfanny
18-12-2015, 23:54
Tyronne is an ungrateful so and so. :angry:
Two episodes revolving around Michael, Fiz and Tyrone, and Tracy hardly makes for scintillating viewing. The only good outcome was Zeedan starting work in the bistro (as a trainee chef?), although it was obvious that would happen from the moment he offered to help Leanne.
maidmarian
19-12-2015, 03:22
too late ive lost interest
even tho Im.in the minority that thinks
is possible that Callum - may be still
alive- somewhere! I agree with you.
The SWs over hype a story with riciculous
twists and eventually a significant part of the
audience loses interest either because its
insulting or boring!
parkerman
19-12-2015, 08:34
Tyronne is an ungrateful so and so. :angry:
I don't know about that. I can understand his disappointment in not spedning the time with his kids put up the decorations and decorating the Christmas Tree. As he said he feels helpless and it was one of the real ways he felt he could do something for Hope. I think the others rushing in should reflect on what they are doing as well.
How many decorations they have then?? Surely they would have managed to put them up together as a family-no matter how busy they were, so can everyone else. I can understand that Tyrone anted to decorate the tree with kids. I wouldn't like my tree decorated by some neighbours either. Call me vain, but that's the truth.
maidmarian
19-12-2015, 16:44
How many decorations they have then?? Surely they would have managed to put them up together as a family-no matter how busy they were, so can everyone else. I can understand that Tyrone anted to decorate the tree with kids. I wouldn't like my tree decorated by some neighbours either. Call me vain, but that's the truth.
I wouldnt call you vain.Feeling as you do
is to me - quite understandable.
Tryones made a bodge of things but its his
home and his family. Theres no need to
make him.feel.inadequate.
When people wish to do good/help they
can be insensitive! Thinking more of themselves
than the recipient.
The very least they should have done is ask if
their "help " was wanted!
The very least they should have done is ask if
their "help " was wanted!
To be fair, Fiz did ask for their help! She's obviously feeling overwhelmed at the moment.
While I can understand Tyrone's feelings, I thought his behaviour was rude.
parkerman
19-12-2015, 17:11
To be fair, Fiz did ask for their help! She's obviously feeling overwhelmed at the moment.
While I can understand Tyrone's feelings, I thought his behaviour was rude.
I think it was such a big disappointment for him. Personally I have every sympathy with him.
I think it was such a big disappointment for him. Personally I have every sympathy with him.
I do sympathise with him feeling disappointed, but then so were Sinead, Beth and Kirk after collecting the money and going to so much trouble (and only because they were asked to). Obviously it meant a lot more to him because of Hope, and it's understandable he's feeling very stressed, but that doesn't cancel out his rudeness in my opinion. An apology is in order methinks.
I think both had the best intentions at heart, Fiz is trying to remain hopefull that Hope can get better again, she thought getting help with decorations would take some stress away. Ty explained he is feeling helpless and decorating the tree would have helped take his mind off things, He probably also felt a bit undermined, all he wants is for Hope to have the best Christmas as she might not have another one. I agree with parkerman, the disappointment on his face was clear to see and I think he was shocked to see the room finished already .. maybe they could have kept some decorations back for him to finish the room with the girls
Don't forget also that Fiz is more or less coping alone at home because Tyrone's working long hours. That's nobody's fault, but if Tyrone isn't around then Fiz needs to get on with things (with help if need be). She was obviously unaware he felt so strongly about the tree.
Don't get me wrong, I felt sorry for Tyrone too. We're all capable of behaving badly when stressed (I know I am!), but at the same time it doesn't mean his attitude wasn't rude - even if it was understandable. It's certainly easily forgivable though in the circumstances.
maidmarian
19-12-2015, 17:48
To be fair, Fiz did ask for their help! She's obviously feeling overwhelmed at the moment.
While I can understand Tyrone's feelings, I thought his behaviour was rude.
sorry If I didnt make it clear.I meant they
should have asked Tyrone.Its his home
as much as Fiz and she is a bit ....
I thought when storyline was announced- Fiz
wasnt the best choice for mother of seriously
sick child.But I suppose it can happen to
any mother - regardless of personality.
Tyrone seems to have been the victim
of one bull-dozing woman ( from his
mother onwards) after another. He does try but isn't
all that competant in some things.
He has been a good father to Hope and
taken her to his heart.
I can accept his manner was a little "rude"
but to me -so is barging into.someones home
and taking over- without the request /
permission of all.the adult residents.
To me your home is somewhere that should
be a safe haven.
I think like Perdita that his strongest feeling
was disappointment and perhaps unlike
the usual Tyrone - showed it a little strongly.
But to do good - the good has to be wanted
or its basically interference.
But to do good - the good has to be wanted
or its basically interference.
I agree with that sentiment, but to me it doesn't apply in this case. Fiz asked Sinead, Beth and Kirk for help and they kindly obliged. It wasn't an unreasonable request so why would it occur to them that Tyrone would object to the plan? I see it simply as a case of crossed wires with nobody at fault.
I agree with your feelings about Fiz, maidmarian. I don't like the character much either, and don't find her sympathetic in this storyline.
I agree with that sentiment, but to me it doesn't apply in this case. Fiz asked Sinead, Beth and Kirk for help and they kindly obliged. It wasn't an unreasonable request so why would it occur to them that Tyrone would object to the plan? I see it simply as a case of crossed wires with nobody at fault.
I agree with your feelings about Fiz, maidmarian. I don't like the character much either, and don't find her sympathetic in this storyline.
I have always like Fiz, did not always agree with her attititude but then writers and directors are the ones that create and make a character or not. I am trying hard to support a loved one dying from cancer at the moment .. I can empathise with both Fiz and Ty with what they are going through right now and their reactions to certain things .. seems pretty realistic from where I am at the moment :(
I am trying hard to support a loved one dying from cancer at the moment .. I can empathise with both Fiz and Ty with what they are going through right now and their reactions to certain things .. seems pretty realistic from where I am at the moment :(
I'm very sorry to hear that Perdita :( xxx
maidmarian
19-12-2015, 19:55
I have always like Fiz, did not always agree with her attititude but then writers and directors are the ones that create and make a character or not. I am trying hard to support a loved one dying from cancer at the moment .. I can empathise with both Fiz and Ty with what they are going through right now and their reactions to certain things .. seems pretty realistic from where I am at the moment :(
Im.very sorry too Perdita. Its a very heart - breaking
experience in real life
Im.very sorry too Perdita. Its a very heart - breaking
experience in real life
Yes, it is, thank you MM
sorry too per to hear that, my thoughts and prayers are with you
parkerman
20-12-2015, 10:57
Yes, very sorry to hear that Perdy. My thoughts are with you too.
I have always like Fiz, did not always agree with her attititude but then writers and directors are the ones that create and make a character or not. I am trying hard to support a loved one dying from cancer at the moment .. I can empathise with both Fiz and Ty with what they are going through right now and their reactions to certain things .. seems pretty realistic from where I am at the moment :(
Been there myself with both my father and sister. I can understand what you are going through at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have always like Fiz, did not always agree with her attititude but then writers and directors are the ones that create and make a character or not. I am trying hard to support a loved one dying from cancer at the moment .. I can empathise with both Fiz and Ty with what they are going through right now and their reactions to certain things .. seems pretty realistic from where I am at the moment :(
Been there myself with both my father and sister. I can understand what you are going through at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
parkerman
20-12-2015, 16:02
Both my parents died from cancer. Neither of them smoked or drank. But, fortunatley, they didn't really suffer much as both were diagnosed only a couple of weeks before they died, so it was mercifuly quite quick. My wife had breast cancer in 2002. She went through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Fortunately the treatment worked and she recovered and has had no problem with cancer since. However, I think the chemotherapy really affected her badly and she developed both diabetes and arthritis following it. I know you can't be certain it was that that caused them and they might have developed anyway, but the chemotherapy, I believe, left her very weak and susceptible to these sort of illnesses.
Both my parents died from cancer. Neither of them smoked or drank. But, fortunatley, they didn't really suffer much as both were diagnosed only a couple of weeks before they died, so it was mercifuly quite quick. My wife had breast cancer in 2002. She went through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Fortunately the treatment worked and she recovered and has had no problem with cancer since. However, I think the chemotherapy really affected her badly and she developed both diabetes and arthritis following it. I know you can't be certain it was that that caused them and they might have developed anyway, but the chemotherapy, I believe, left her very weak and susceptible to these sort of illnesses.
People like your wife do not appear in any statistics Norman. Nobody ever hears about the thousands of people who are diagnosed with Cancer and survive. My wife had bowel cancer over 20 yrs ago and a repeat about 15 yrs ago. Thanks to the treatment she received at our local cancer hospital she has been cancer free ever since. Like your wife the treatment was severe, She had radiotherapy which brought on premature menopause and due to the surgery parts of her bowel were removed and the resulting scar tissue leaves her unable to eat certain foods for fear of an obstruction.
In my fathers case he went into hospital withe heart problems and they x-rayed him and discovered he had advanced cancer and was dead within 3 weeks. Unfortunately I have seen both sides. It's an evil disease which touches everyone at some time.
moonstorm
20-12-2015, 20:54
Very sorry to hear you are going through a bad time Perdy, try to stay strong and I'm here if you ever need a rant xxx
tammyy2j
20-12-2015, 23:58
Sad to hear that Perdita but good to hear of recoveries too from Alan and Norman
I am not feeling Aiden and Eva as a potential future couple, I think Alya is better for him
flappinfanny
21-12-2015, 23:05
What was the point of tonight's double bill? Utter drivel from start to finish. I am really struggling to find a positive about the episode, apart from Eva's laugh and that Ken is starting to wake up and smell the coffee re the revolting Nessa.
the stupid writing for aiden first socks now highlighting pens missing, he had promise
anna and kevin gooey eyed for each other is as wrong as ken and nessa
why don't liz and michelle go out to steve and andy for christmas
I agree, Monday's episodes were very poor. I liked Rob's scenes, which is a bit strange because I was never much of a fan of the character. I think it's because it's obvious Marc Bayliss is enjoying himself twirling his metaphorical moustache. :D
I find it quite amusing that Aidan's a fusspot, but the joke keeps being taken too far and ends up being cringeworthy. There's no need for him to spend whole episodes moaning about missing socks and highlighters... :wall:
There was lots of inane chatter tonight. Corrie can do those scenes very well, but the writing has to be witty or they end up a borefest.
Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.
First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.
It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts! :thumbsdow
Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.
First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.
It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts! :thumbsdow
I don´t get David this time either .. it was totally understandable that Kylie briefly questioned whether David was involved in Sarah´s accident going by his previous behaviour as you have mentioned, Dazzle ... yes, it might have hurt him but I thought their relationship was strong enough for him to get over it and move on. I also can´t believe that David, who clearly loves the children, would move out just before Christmas :wall: Come on scriptwriters, let the Platts have a good Christmas for a change :thumbsup:
maidmarian
22-12-2015, 07:13
Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.
First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.
It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts! :thumbsdow
I did mention in an earlier post about Paula Lane
and her husband setting up an acting school -
but that was when she was pregnant and going
on maternity leave and was in the future.
A few days ago I did another Google search and
the school was set up in October2015 and is
now runniing. There are refs to articles in local
paper and Digital Spy.
So perhaps this latest split is to enable Paula to
take more time off from Corrie short or long term??
I don´t get David this time either .. it was totally understandable that Kylie briefly questioned whether David was involved in Sarah´s accident going by his previous behaviour as you have mentioned, Dazzle ... yes, it might have hurt him but I thought their relationship was strong enough for him to get over it and move on. I also can´t believe that David, who clearly loves the children, would move out just before Christmas :wall: Come on scriptwriters, let the Platts have a good Christmas for a change :thumbsup:
I totally agree! It doesn't ring true to me that David would put the kids through yet another split. (Maidmarian might not agree though :p)
maidmarian
22-12-2015, 07:40
I totally agree! It doesn't ring true to me that David would put the kids through yet another split. (Maidmarian might not agree though :p)
Ive have said in a couple of posts - that I do
think that David has genuine affection for Max
and does his best for him.
My worry based on court cases etc and a small
personal knowledge - is people with Davids
temprament are too volatile and changeable to
have care of children -full time though they are
fine on occasions.
No one knows what will trigger an outburst and
children shouldnt be in that position(imo) where
they could be in serious danger!
If it wasnt The Festive Season I might write a bit
about David having been a victim of neglect himself
as a child as no one seemed to notice he had problems
and get him treatment. Only Aud is at all realistic
about him and shes off the rails at the mo ?
The general writing has him stuck at about age 12.
Enough viewers seem to like it and he can be relied
on to improve ratings at times of crisis.
Other actors have played schoolboys til thy were over
50 ( cameras werent so good then). Cant blame the actor
for earning a living and on my point about only 2
facial expressions - well - is he needed to do more?
How blooming' obvious was it when Carla and Katie were dressed in their wedding outfits and someone said ( can't remember who. Was it Michelle? )
'You could be sisters" and ………………….of course cue Johnny just happened to come into the room at that moment .
maidmarian
22-12-2015, 11:31
why don't liz and michelle go out to steve and andy for christmas
What!!!
And let the other characters ( and viewers) have
a Happy Christmas!!!
I think you need to take another Miserable Soap
Christmas Pill!!
would be a good idea though:):cheer:
When he was searching for the highlighters i thought he was going to find the DNA envelope. I thought there was some reason behind him going on and on about highlighters. He should have gone over to the cabin as his time is money
Mo Mouse
22-12-2015, 21:08
I thought Aiden looking for his highlight pens was a great Xmas storyline. I hope the big reveal is on Xmas Day when he finds them in the top drawer of his desk.
tammyy2j
22-12-2015, 21:22
I thought Aiden looking for his highlight pens was a great Xmas storyline. I hope the big reveal is on Xmas Day when he finds them in the top drawer of his desk.
Maybe it is the start of an OCD storyline for Aidan
Maybe it is the start of an OCD storyline for Aidan
Good thinking!
Mo Mouse
22-12-2015, 21:58
I read a spoiler that said he spends most of the festive period looking for his pencil sharpener.
parkerman
22-12-2015, 22:25
There has been a lot of criticism here about the last two episodes of Corrie, but no-one has yet mentioned the worst error and that is that it's been a very long time since table tennis bats had one rough side and one smooth side. Very poor research.
There has been a lot of criticism here about the last two episodes of Corrie, but no-one has yet mentioned the worst error and that is that it's been a very long time since table tennis bats had one rough side and one smooth side. Very poor research.
I didn't know that! You learn all kinds of useful things here at Soapboards. :D
parkerman
22-12-2015, 22:37
I didn't know that! You learn all kinds of useful things here at Soapboards. :D
I know that because I play table tennis for the mighty Nomads Leopards in the Clacton-on-Sea Table Tennis League, Division 3!
I know that because I play table tennis for the mighty Nomads Leopards in the Clacton-on-Sea Table Tennis League, Division 3!
There's no end to your talents, parkerman! A sport's star, a TV star and a successful writer! :clap: :bow: :)
parkerman
22-12-2015, 22:53
There's no end to your talents, parkerman! A sport's star, a TV star and a successful writer! :clap: :bow: :)
:o Shucks, Dazzle, but If you'd ever seen me play table tennis, you'd realise there is a very definite end to my talents!
:o Shucks, Dazzle, but If you'd ever seen me play table tennis, you'd realise there is a very definite end to my talents!
If you'd ever seen me play table tennis you'd realise there's no beginning to my talents... :crying:
:D
I read a spoiler that said he spends most of the festive period looking for his pencil sharpener.
must start looking in eva :p
flappinfanny
23-12-2015, 11:58
Look whats on the Christmas Menu in the rovers today:
http://files.stv.tv/imagebase/210/623x349/210643-bettys-hotpot-coronation-street.jpg
You can keep your Turkey with all the trimmings, when all we want is Betty's Hotpot. Heaven. :heart:
flappinfanny
23-12-2015, 12:09
Liked Granny Nazir's choice of Christmas Carol. :)
Do people really answer someone else's phone when they are just a few feet away ? Of course Todd found out the whole story in just a few minutes, because Tracey spilt the beans, naturally. How contrived.
parkerman
23-12-2015, 22:21
So the score was 8-0 and the next point was 'Game to Kirky'. How does that happen then? And it's love not nil. I may have to stop watching Corrie until they sell that table tennis table!
So the score was 8-0 and the next point was 'Game to Kirky'. How does that happen then? And it's love not nil. I may have to stop watching Corrie until they sell that table tennis table!
And he was pretty bad. Pit,pat,pit,pat. Writers really are scraping the bottom of the barrel.
flappinfanny
23-12-2015, 23:56
I love the mundane in CS, but you need good scripts and that is what CS is lacking, also direction. We will see what Kate Oates does when she arrives in early 2016. She may not be the savour we are all hoping for? Look at dear old DTC at EE and how that has turned out. :(
parkerman
24-12-2015, 00:12
I do think in general that EE has more gripping storylines, even if some of them are ridiculous like the Bobby/Max story. Corrie seems to have very little at the moment that holds your interest enough to want to find out what happens next apart maybe from the Callum murder story. Whereas there are several stories in EE that are interesting enough to want to find out what happens next and in the end.
Yes, we criticise DTC plenty on the EE threads, but at least that soap is rarely boring. I can't remember another time I wasn't looking forward to the Corrie Christmas special. Maybe the Corrie team put all their effort into the live episode and forgot about planning interesting storylines for afterwards (which, to be fair, happened with EE too).
tammyy2j
24-12-2015, 01:31
Does Todd know Tracy is also murderer?
Does Todd know Tracy is also murderer?
He acted like he didn't but surely it's common knowledge in Weatherfield? Mind you, Tracy denies she did it and only ever admitted her guilt to Deirdre so perhaps Todd thinks she's innocent?
So it is another technical fault by the police that could get Rob out of prison .... should be encouraging for Kylie and David then once they get found out over Callum :p
Do people really answer someone else's phone when they are just a few feet away ? Of course Todd found out the whole story in just a few minutes, because Tracey spilt the beans, naturally. How contrived.
I think Tracy needed to tell somebody about Rob being back in her life and Todd was there at the right time in the right place. Tracy is clearly feeling quite confused right now about her feelings for Rob and Robert ....
Nobody can keep a secret on the street. They have to blab it to all and sundry I suppose there wouldn't be a soap if they didn't. You told the wrong person, Tracey. Emily who has been in her life as a sort of mentor maybe but Todd,her employee ? Really ? Tracey confused ? Mmmmm. I shall have to think about that one. .LOL!
parkerman
24-12-2015, 09:11
So it is another technical fault by the police that could get Rob out of prison .... should be encouraging for Kylie and David then once they get found out over Callum :p
As far as I can make out, Rob is just making this story up about a possible release as part of his dastardly plan to get back at Tracy.
Yes, I thought that . Presumably he knows about Tracey's release . Irony ?
Does Todd know Tracy is also murderer?
what murder, charlie never died she just give him a head massage:p tracy being a killer is forgotten about
Does Todd know Tracy is also murderer?
what murder, charlie never died she just give him a head massage:p tracy being a killer is forgotten about
what murder, charlie never died she just give him a head massage:p tracy being a killer is forgotten about
She is also responsible for the death of Kal and Maddie because of her leaving the burning candle in Carla´s flat
She is also responsible for the death of Kal and Maddie because of her leaving the burning candle in Carla´s flat
also forgotten about no more talk of the fire
She is also responsible for the death of Kal and Maddie because of her leaving the burning candle in Carla´s flat
also forgotten about no more talk of the fire
Confused? Nah! She has no conscience ..
Carla was harassed everywhere she went when they thought she was responsible. Now they know it was Tracy all seems to have been forgotten... :wall:
parkerman
24-12-2015, 20:49
That's very insensitive of Tyrone to tell Hope that all the street decorations are for her with Ruby sitting with him.
flappinfanny
24-12-2015, 23:45
So it is another technical fault by the police that could get Rob out of prison .... should be encouraging for Kylie and David then once they get found out over Callum :p
I think Rob is playing with Tracey Luv's head, he knows he is in for life and is spinning Tracey a line for revenge.
I think we could be in for a cosy warm hearted Christmas day ep. :)
Now we know the point of Amy's violin lessons.
I've been wondering how Rob knows Robert works in the bistro (the visiting order was sent there). Does anyone remember it being mentioned to him?
It was nice to see Deirdre being remembered so affectionately by Ken and Tracy. :)
flappinfanny
24-12-2015, 23:50
Now we know the point of Amy's violin lessons.
I've been wondering how Rob knows Robert works in the bistro (the visiting order was sent there). Does anyone remember it being mentioned to him?
It was nice to see Deirdre being remembered so affectionately by Ken and Tracy. :)
I agree, that was a lovely scene, beautifully written and acted. You could tell it meant the world to everybody concerned.
I think we could be in for a cosy warm hearted Christmas day ep. :)
Hopefully with a side-serving of heartbreak for Tracy... http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/devil/smileys-devil-695223.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
What annoys me about this ' winter wonderland ' thing, is that it's so over the top! I mean which parent with a sick child would have something so irrelevant in their minds?? Yes, you would like to make a lovely Christmas for your family, but little things matter the most and children really need very little, time from their parents is the main thing.
What annoys me about this ' winter wonderland ' thing, is that it's so over the top! I mean which parent with a sick child would have something so irrelevant in their minds?? Yes, you would like to make a lovely Christmas for your family, but little things matter the most and children really need very little, time from their parents is the main thing.
I'm not a fan of this storyline either. However, bearing in mind Tyrone is worried it could be Hope's last Christmas, he wants to make her dreams come true.
Since charities for terminally ill children exist for this very reason, it must be something that many of their parents want to do. I just had a look at the Make a Wish Foundation site and it mentions a couple of kids going to Lapland:
https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/
anna has got quite the taste for alcohol
anna has got quite the taste for alcohol
And for Kevin :p
And for Kevin :p
beer googles lusting
Referring to my last post about Tyrone and Lapland, I think a big clue to why he's so obsessed with it is that he keeps repeating he feels helpless. Hope's recovery is in the hands of the doctors, but at least he can make her dream come true and give her a few hours of happiness. He's feeling lost and inadequate and this makes him feel as if he's of some use to her.
Whether it's the best use of his time and energy is another matter...
What gets me about this storyline of Nessa and Ken is that here is a woman in late middle age who apparently would rather be in bed with Ken, an elderly man than be with her Downs Syndrome son at Christmas time.. Is this true to life? No way. Hardly a tale of Northern folk. Just what is this obsession with sex and affairs . Think about it. Everyone, it seems, is having an affair . I would far rather explore the relationship between Nessa and Alex than between her and Ken in bed and seeing her in her dressing gown. This is not real life. Certainly not in my real life. Yes it happens but to nearly everyone in one small street ? Is this all we are interested in ? Oh, give it a rest or at least give us something else other than cheating and criminality. It is like a broken record.
i think i prefer anna the wagon than anna the kev lust monster
I'm not a fan of this storyline either. However, bearing in mind Tyrone is worried it could be Hope's last Christmas, he wants to make her dreams come true.
Since charities for terminally ill children exist for this very reason, it must be something that many of their parents want to do. I just had a look at the Make a Wish Foundation site and it mentions a couple of kids going to Lapland:
https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/ (\"https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/\")
And just who is paying for all these trees ? I missed that bit. Tyrone ? Really ? He is on his uppers and yet he can pay for 12 trees..... or not.
And just who is paying for all these trees ? I missed that bit. Tyrone ? Really ? He is on his uppers and yet he can pay for 12 trees..... or not.
Yes, Tyrone was shown paying for the trees. He got a dodgy loan a few weeks back which is presumably covering the cost. He isn't considering the future of his whole family in his obsession with bringing Lapland to Hope.
parkerman
25-12-2015, 11:35
i think i prefer anna the wagon than anna the kev lust monster
Personally I'd prefer Anna being handed her P45 by Kate Oates.
ty has a good heart he just wants to make hope happy no matter the cost
ty has a good heart he just wants to make hope happy no matter the cost
He is not the first guy to get into debt wanting to treat his family nor is he the last
flappinfanny
25-12-2015, 18:34
I suspect CS snow machine will be working overtime tonight. :D
TaintedLove
25-12-2015, 19:14
I suspect CS snow machine will be working overtime tonight. :D
And Reet is getting ready for her Christmas warbling. If the old soak isn`t three sheets to the wind in the Rovers
:D
maidmarian
25-12-2015, 19:27
And Reet is getting ready for her Christmas warbling. If the old soak isn`t three sheets to the wind in the Rovers
:D
With a bit of luck! - the snow machine
will drown her out!!:)
I think they've recycled some of Sally's previous lines and given them to Gail...
Go Robert!!! Cruel, yes, but sadly I think that is the only way Tracy understands.... sometimes ...
That's two soaps saying that the wish won't come true if you say it out loud. Who'll get the line in EastEnders?
Go Robert!!! Cruel, yes, but sadly I think that is the only way Tracy understands.... sometimes ...
And she only had herself to blame in more ways than one. I doubt he'd have made such a public humiliation of it if Tracey hadn't been snooping and making it obvious that she was expecting it.
:
Go Robert!!! Cruel, yes, but sadly I think that is the only way Tracy understands.... sometimes ...
Waited to see this public humiliation for years but she'll be back no doubt.:angry:
And she only had herself to blame in more ways than one. I doubt he'd have made such a public humiliation of it if Tracey hadn't been snooping and making it obvious that she was expecting it.
Not sure he would have been too bothered about that .. I think the fact she lied to him about wanting to be with Rob land not telling hin about visiting Rob in prison was what made him react the way he did ... :D
And she only had herself to blame in more ways than one. I doubt he'd have made such a public humiliation of it if Tracey hadn't been snooping and making it obvious that she was expecting it.
Not sure he would have been too bothered about that .. I think the fact she lied to him about wanting to be with Rob and not telling him about visiting Rob in prison was what made him react the way he did ... :D
tammyy2j
25-12-2015, 23:26
Carla was harassed everywhere she went when they thought she was responsible. Now they know it was Tracy all seems to have been forgotten... :wall:
This I hate, two people dead and it is like so what now no one cares anymore :angry:
flappinfanny
25-12-2015, 23:58
An enjoyable ep, but I hate fake snow. It was a bit too Sacchariny for me, but it was a contrast to the residents of E20.
It was a bit like over indulging on a box of Quality Street, I expected Val Doonican and Perry Coma to come round the corner from Rosamund Street, waltzing down the Cobbles. :D
I enjoyed Corrie's Christmas episode overall. Sally and Tim were good value as usual, and I got my soap Christmas wish that Tracy would have her heart broken! No one deserves it more than her. :thumbsup:
It was sad that Mary had such a bad day though. She needs to be given a happy 2016 and a new and decent (and available) love interest.
The Weatherfield Wayfarer can't be all that bad then, a service on Christmas day.
The whole episode with all the fake snow and ott fake cheer made me feel absolutely sick! Yes-Tyrone wants to treat his kids, but what they've done is totally too much, so much that it's not believable anymore! Corrie is really coming to an end now..(I wish..)
The whole episode with all the fake snow and ott fake cheer made me feel absolutely sick! Yes-Tyrone wants to treat his kids, but what they've done is totally too much, so much that it's not believable anymore! Corrie is really coming to an end now..(I wish..)
I am sure Ty is not the only one, in real life parents get into serious debt to provide for what they consider a perfect Christmas, and of course Hope might not have another one, so I can understand why he did it On the whole I enjoyed Corrie, a lot of cheer for a change rather than disaster and death :)
TaintedLove
27-12-2015, 18:14
That's two soaps saying that the wish won't come true if you say it out loud. Who'll get the line in EastEnders?
FatBoy
Oh wait....
:D
flappinfanny
27-12-2015, 18:51
Did you not think it was a bit odd Dame Reeta Lynn OBE waltzing Down Coronation Street in her Doctor Zhivago hat warbling 'Winter Wonderland or whatever it was? :D
maidmarian
27-12-2015, 19:12
Did you not think it was a bit odd Dame Reeta Lynn OBE waltzing Down Coronation Street in her Doctor Zhivago hat warbling 'Winter Wonderland or whatever it was? :D
No !!-but then I.expect the worst with some
characters.!!
Im glad smellovision never got going.
Ritas everyday clothes are ok-ish but
Id be.worried about being overpowered
by "moth balls" whenever she gave her
"occasion-wear" an outing!:sick::)
Did you not think it was a bit odd Dame Reeta Lynn OBE waltzing Down Coronation Street in her Doctor Zhivago hat warbling 'Winter Wonderland or whatever it was? :D
It was even more mind-boggling to witness perennial grouch Norris joining in with the waltzing and warbling! He must have started on the sherry early that day. :D
maidmarian
27-12-2015, 19:43
It was even more mind-boggling to witness perennial grouch Norris joining in with the waltzing and warbling! He must have started on the sherry early that day. :D
I think when.SB decided Corrie was going
to.have an Happy Christmas- it was no holds
barred and he got a bit carried away!
And generally( even if a bit OTT )-it was more
cheery than usual stats of most people
who.are murdered -its by some one they
know . And most murders in the family
circle take place over Xmas etc.
I read some comments in the papers which
said their readers not impressed by
happiness & cheer on Corrie.
Not sure how accurate the research was tho?!
parkerman
27-12-2015, 20:01
I've got nothing against bringing some Christmas cheer into Coronation Street. They must have known they were going to be up against it in the dramatic stakes with all the "dark" stories going on down south in Walford so decided on a different approach.
The real problem I have currently with Corrie is that there are only two things that I find remotely interesting or enjoyable. The first is Jack P Shepherd's acting and his one-liners together with the fascination regarding how they are going to get out of the Callum in the manhole story.
The second is the entertaining and highly amusing Sally and Tim relationship.
Apart from that.......
I read some comments in the papers which
said their readers not impressed by
happiness & cheer on Corrie.
Not sure how accurate the research was tho?!
I've read about that too and I think the tabloids are grossly exaggerating (for once!). They appear to have cherry picked a few negative tweets in order to create a sensational headline. I see nothing wrong with a bit of harmless sentimentality on Christmas Day, even if it wasn't the most scintillating viewing.
I know one thing for sure: I'd prefer that to a nice young claustrophobic man dying a slow and terrifying death bound and gagged in the boot of a car! (This happened in EastEnders for non-viewers of that soap.)
We got Tracy having a very bad day, along with plenty of Sally and Tim shenanigans, so that kept me happy. :D
leanne was too tame with tracy and where was gary, izzy and jake
sinead don't play drunk that good
leanne was too tame with tracy and where was gary, izzy and jake
sinead don't play drunk that good
Am I the only one who doesn't like the Sally and Tim partnership ? Snobby Sally would never look twice at someone like Tim imo.
I am sure Ty is not the only one, in real life parents get into serious debt to provide for what they consider a perfect Christmas, and of course Hope might not have another one, so I can understand why he did it On the whole I enjoyed Corrie, a lot of cheer for a change rather than disaster and death :)
Why didn't they let them go to Lapland instead?! I for one wouldn't have missed them..That way they could have still had Ty's debt storyline(which looks inevitable..yawn..). By the way-who has said and where that it would possibly be Hope's last christmas?? I thought she's meant to be getting better.. Even if it was, this is just too much..it just doesn't feel realistic-that's what I have the problem with.
Am I the only one who doesn't like the Sally and Tim partnership ? Snobby Sally would never look twice at someone like Tim imo.
Possibly not in real life, although he's rather cute. I think they've got great chemistry and bounce off each other really well, but these things are always subjective and not everyone will agree.
By the way-who has said and where that it would possibly be Hope's last christmas??
They were told by a doctor that Hope's got an 80% chance of survival, to which Tyrone replied she has a 20% chance of death - a response I find understandable in the circumstances.
parkerman
27-12-2015, 23:18
Am I the only one who doesn't like the Sally and Tim partnership ? Snobby Sally would never look twice at someone like Tim imo.
I think you miss the whole point of the relationship. It shows Sally is just an ordinary working class woman at heart. How long was she married to Kevin? She puts on her airs and graces but really she is most at home with what she knows and she is very comfortable with Tim because in reality he is from the world she knows. They are a wonderful couple and the product of some real thought and brilliant writing.
flappinfanny
27-12-2015, 23:30
It was even more mind-boggling to witness perennial grouch Norris joining in with the waltzing and warbling! He must have started on the sherry early that day. :D
Perhaps Emily was a little heavy handed with the sherry in her trifle. :D
flappinfanny
27-12-2015, 23:34
I know one thing for sure: I'd prefer that to a nice young claustrophobic man dying a slow and terrifying death bound and gagged in the boot of a car!
I shouldn't find what you posted funny, but I am still smiling. :D
I know I am a bit sick. Perhaps I should be a script writer for EE. :)
flappinfanny
27-12-2015, 23:36
Am I the only one who doesn't like the Sally and Tim partnership ? Snobby Sally would never look twice at someone like Tim imo.
I thought that at first, but I love the pair of them now. One of the hats better decisions.
flappinfanny
27-12-2015, 23:47
I've got nothing against bringing some Christmas cheer into Coronation Street. They must have known they were going to be up against it in the dramatic stakes with all the "dark" stories going on down south in Walford so decided on a different approach.
The real problem I have currently with Corrie is that there are only two things that I find remotely interesting or enjoyable. The first is Jack P Shepherd's acting and his one-liners together with the fascination regarding how they are going to get out of the Callum in the manhole story.
The second is the entertaining and highly amusing Sally and Tim relationship.
Apart from that.......
I agree Jack P Shepherd is a class act. A real talent.
I think you miss the whole point of the relationship. It shows Sally is just an ordinary working class woman at heart. How long was she married to Kevin? She puts on her airs and graces but really she is most at home with what she knows and she is very comfortable with Tim because in reality he is from the world she knows. They are a wonderful couple and the product of some real thought and brilliant writing.
Sorry, , I can't agree there. I have yet to meet a snob who is really not a snob at all. Most snobs want to social climb., to have a better this, be better than anyone else, have a better that. That is their raisin d'être. They think they are better than anyone else , and she does think that, so she wants to be seen as a cut above and that would include the man she is with and that wouldn't be Tim. She has become a snob because she wasn't one when she was with Kevin . The scriptwriters have given her a complete personality transplant , as they have with so many of the characters, so, no I don't think this is brilliant scriptwriting at all.nor well thought out..Sorry. This is just my opinion and I know I am in a minority . Besides no - one really changes to that extent from what they were 10 years ago. Yes, we mature, we change our views , we grow older, and probably fatter but we don't social climb yet still be content with what we know. She was so proud to be a PA at the factory.. What is the point of being snobbish then if you don't want more out of life. That, to me, makes no sense.
Sally's always pushing Tim to be more ambitious and businesslike, so it's not as if she's content with his status. She loves him and is comfortable with him but also wants to "improve" him. Love's often illogical, it's about hormones and brain chemistry not rational thought. They're obviously intensely attracted to one another and at it like rabbits which makes the pairing more believable.
I think couples who appear ill-suited on the surface but love each other and find a way to make it work are a fact of life, and there's a long tradition of them in Corrie (think Stan and Hilda or Jack and Vera).
I shouldn't find what you posted funny, but I am still smiling. :D
I know I am a bit sick. Perhaps I should be a script writer for EE. :)
You should be, you'd fit right in with that bunch of sadists! :p
Mo Mouse
28-12-2015, 13:26
Am I the only one who doesn't like the Sally and Tim partnership ? Snobby Sally would never look twice at someone like Tim imo.
i agree. A totally ridiculous pairing. Totally overdoing the slapstick humour and insulting the intelligence of the viewers.
Surely Johnny isn't going to tell Carla himself? I thought everything had to come out via a third party.
I absolutely love sally and Tim together! They are corrie's nico and jimmy :)
I think fiz has become totally unreasonable with her expectations and spending - like almost overnight?! She used to be more realistic than this..
I think fiz has become totally unreasonable with her expectations and spending - like almost overnight?! She used to be more realistic than this..
But then she never had a daughter possibly dying before starting school :(
I think fiz has become totally unreasonable with her expectations and spending - like almost overnight?! She used to be more realistic than this..
But then she never had a daughter possibly dying before starting school :(
Hang on a minute - hope has got 80% chance of surviving so most parents in that situation try to think positive and live their life full in so many other ways than spending a fortune that they don't have. Ty has always been prone to self-pity with everything, he should stay strong for his family and instead of working more hours, should work less and spend more time together as a family. In the end of the day, you can't buy time and moments together.
Perhaps Tyrone should react by feeling optimistic and working less, but the truth is people react in an infinite variety of ways to any given situation. None of us know how we'll react to any experience until we've lived through it; all we can do is hope we'll react wisely.
Ruffed_lemur
28-12-2015, 21:38
Loved Carla's line about Johnny being " a back street Darth Vader ". Can just imagine a deep voice saying, " I AM YOUR FATHER CARLA! " :rotfl:
I thoroughly enjoyed the scene where the Machiavellian Rob revealed his dastardly revenge to a stunned Tracy. Well played! :D
I'm really glad the other Robert didn't soften when Tracy came crawling. I just hope he doesn't change his mind!
I thoroughly enjoyed the scene where the Machiavellian Rob revealed his dastardly revenge to a stunned Tracy. Well played! :D
I'm really glad the other Robert didn't soften when Tracy came crawling. I just hope he doesn't change his mind!
I hope he doesn't weaken too otherwise she will come up trumps yet again. She deserves everything she gets.
Loved Carla's line about Johnny being " a back street Darth Vader ". Can just imagine a deep voice saying, " I AM YOUR FATHER CARLA! " :rotfl:
epic coincidence timing of the storyline with new star wars film out
loch neasa monster lol line from amy to liz
Loved Carla's line about Johnny being " a back street Darth Vader ". Can just imagine a deep voice saying, " I AM YOUR FATHER CARLA! " :rotfl:
epic coincidence timing of the storyline with new star wars film out
loch neasa monster lol line from amy to liz
Snagglepus
28-12-2015, 23:07
Why didn't Tracy tell the prison staff Rob had been making phone calls from his cell.
flappinfanny
28-12-2015, 23:33
My main concern was, who has nicked the Christmas decorations in the street and where did all the fake snow go?
Best bit of tonight's double bill was Alison King, nothing else to say really apart from PING PONG! :wall:
tammyy2j
28-12-2015, 23:36
Why didn't Tracy tell the prison staff Rob had been making phone calls from his cell.
Rob also getting so many visits in the space of a few days is that really allowed thought it was one or two max per week
Tracy getting some comeuppance from Rob and Robert is delightful
Perhaps Tyrone should react by feeling optimistic and working less, but the truth is people react in an infinite variety of ways to any given situation. None of us know how we'll react to any experience until we've lived through it; all we can do is hope we'll react wisely.
People react differently-that's true, but the fact that the Corrie writers decided for them to react in this materialistic way, doesn't make me to have much sympathy on these characters. I haven't grown to like this storyline at all-firstly because I think Fiz and Ty together are very poor actors, those kids can't act either(especially Hope should be able to speak more..like April in Emmerdale-lovely little girl). All and all, on top of all this, when the storyline is so badly written, only focusing on Tyrone's spending-as if that would be the first thing in every parent's mind with a sick child, it just doesn't touch me in any way. It's just another meaningless and oh so boring corrie storyline. It all just feels fake and unrealistic. That's my opinion.
parkerman
29-12-2015, 09:58
Sorry, just another pedantic table tennis point. Gary said "27-28, O'Driscolls". O'Driscoll then served and won the next point and apparently won the match. What 27-28, O'Driscolls, means is the score is 27-28 with O'Driscoll to serve and as the server's score is always given first, if O'Driscoll won the next point, the score would be 28-28 not a win for the O'Driscolls.
I think that's at least three mistakes they have made during this table tennis nonsense. If they are going to do it, it wouldn't hurt to get it right. It would take about 10 minutes of research!
Why didn't Tracy tell the prison staff Rob had been making phone calls from his cell.
Just for once she was probably too shocked to have been dumped again to think about revenge ... might still think of something once she can be back to her usual self pitying vindictive self ... Her alleged character transformation obviously only lasted to confess to Carla that she had lit and left the burning candle causing the fire ... nothing more nice from her since :nono:
Tracy the ball crusher (table tennis) I prefer Whiff Waff myself.
ATM the show is boring me, Tyrone historically the nasty angry man who plays victim when abused but passes on the abuse to others like when he Cheses van crushed and Fiz the dead body carrying granny swindler who risked Hopes life in prison being a nark. The S/L is sad but badly portrayed.
Made me ponder, did they dress the old street for the xmass epp leaving the new one free for usual filming?
People react differently-that's true, but the fact that the Corrie writers decided for them to react in this materialistic way, doesn't make me to have much sympathy on these characters. I haven't grown to like this storyline at all-firstly because I think Fiz and Ty together are very poor actors, those kids can't act either(especially Hope should be able to speak more..like April in Emmerdale-lovely little girl). All and all, on top of all this, when the storyline is so badly written, only focusing on Tyrone's spending-as if that would be the first thing in every parent's mind with a sick child, it just doesn't touch me in any way. It's just another meaningless and oh so boring corrie storyline. It all just feels fake and unrealistic. That's my opinion.
I agree with the bits in bold. The story has been poorly written and shallow, and is seemingly just a plot device for another of the street's families to get into debt. I don't mind that part, or Tyrone's spending to treat Hope, but the emotional side needed to be explored in much more depth. The acting is definitely part of the problem too. Fiz doesn't engender my sympathy at all, while Tyrone only does a little. Good actors would have been able to make me feel heartbroken for them even if the writing wasn't up to scratch.
Made me ponder, did they dress the old street for the xmass epp leaving the new one free for usual filming?
Probably not. The old Coronation Street was much smaller and narrower, and I think the difference would have been noticeable.
Corrie especially seems to have problems with giving child actors a voice ... I remember Amy when she was 5 years old, never ever spoke and was still carried around as if she had no legs ... same with Jack, he also rarely gets to speak .. Emmerdale always was better at that , Belle and now April are very good examples
Snagglepus
29-12-2015, 17:51
Emmerdale always was better at that , Belle and now April are very good examples
Although let down by "stands to attention with arms by her side and a poker face when she speaks" Gabby.
I thought Chesney was a natural when he first arrived on the cobbles.
Snagglepus
29-12-2015, 17:51
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I thought Chesney was a natural when he first arrived on the cobbles.
Yes, Sam Aston was a very good child actor. It's strange that he seems to have lost the knack...
As for Hope, I think she's miscast. Maybe they thought it didn't matter because the cancer storyline understandably concentrates more on Fiz and Tyrone, but the little girl's lack of enthusiasm for the role is unfortunately very obvious.
Corrie especially seems to have problems with giving child actors a voice ... I remember Amy when she was 5 years old, never ever spoke and was still carried around as if she had no legs ... same with Jack, he also rarely gets to speak .. Emmerdale always was better at that , Belle and now April are very good examples
and don't forget Tracey-luv spent most of her childhood upstairs playing her tapes?
Yes, Sam Aston was a very good child actor. It's strange that he seems to have lost the knack...
As for Hope, I think she's miscast. Maybe they thought it didn't matter because the cancer storyline understandably concentrates more on Fiz and Tyrone, but the little girl's lack of enthusiasm for the role is unfortunately very obvious.
Could it be that the child playing Hope does not quite understand her role? At 4 years old it must be difficult to explain to them that they are very sick and might even die and are meant to portray this?
Could it be that the child playing Hope does not quite understand her role? At 4 years old it must be difficult to explain to them that they are very sick and might even die and are meant to portray this?
true - at 4 years old you probably haven't experienced anyone around you being ill or dying? not even done the pet dying thing??
Could it be that the child playing Hope does not quite understand her role? At 4 years old it must be difficult to explain to them that they are very sick and might even die and are meant to portray this?
I doubt they explain it to her in those terms. They probably say to pretend she's sad or has a bad tummy or something similar. A four year old should be quite capable of playing simple pretend games and she shouldn't be doing it if she doesn't.
I doubt they explain it to her in those terms. They probably say to pretend she's sad or has a bad tummy or something similar. A four year old should be quite capable of playing simple pretend games and she shouldn't be doing it if she doesn't.
She does sad very well :p :D
Could it be that the child playing Hope does not quite understand her role? At 4 years old it must be difficult to explain to them that they are very sick and might even die and are meant to portray this?
How is it then that the young girl who plays April in Emmerdale, was able to do very emotionally demanding role with her mother ( Donna) dying, and did it so so well!? nothing to do with age, you either have a talent for acting or you don't. The girl who plays Hope, shouldn't be in that role at all..And then parents like Fiz and Ty who are both extra boring and insignificant(for me anyway..) characters..the whole storyline which could be so good and very tragic and emotional, is totally ruined..Let's say it had been someone like Carla finally becoming a mother and then the child got seriously ill, it would have been hard to watch..Instead they went on repeating miscarriage storyline twice with Carla and erica???
How is it then that the young girl who plays April in Emmerdale, was able to do very emotionally demanding role with her mother ( Donna) dying, and did it so so well!? nothing to do with age, you either have a talent for acting or you don't. The girl who plays Hope, shouldn't be in that role at all..And then parents like Fiz and Ty who are both extra boring and insignificant(for me anyway..) characters..the whole storyline which could be so good and very tragic and emotional, is totally ruined..Let's say it had been someone like Carla finally becoming a mother and then the child got seriously ill, it would have been hard to watch..Instead they went on repeating miscarriage storyline twice with Carla and erica???
everyone is different and kids haven't developed fully as yet? and at 4 or 5 they probably haven't decided on their career, their parents have??
the girl that plays April is outstanding, and whether her choice or her parents to act, hopefully she goes on to great things (Jodie Fisher) - and pray not Drew Barrymore....
Surely it's paren't decision in the end, but some kids do have a talent for acting. They enjoy being in a spotlight, act with ease in social situations and are basically just outgoing personalities. Most schools do drama and that's where these young talents can easily blossom. If a child is interested then the parents can look into different options how to encourage their child further with their actingand i suppose soaps are one option. I have no idea how soaps find their young talents, or do parents just offer their kids to them by sending applications? No idea.
But talent they should have, the girl who plays hope, doesn't seem to be interested at all.
Surely it's paren't decision in the end, but some kids do have a talent for acting. They enjoy being in a spotlight, act with ease in social situations and are basically just outgoing personalities. Most schools do drama and that's where these young talents can easily blossom. If a child is interested then the parents can look into different options how to encourage their child further with their actingand i suppose soaps are one option. I have no idea how soaps find their young talents, or do parents just offer their kids to them by sending applications? No idea.
But talent they should have, the girl who plays hope, doesn't seem to be interested at all.
She does sad very well :p :D
She's also got bewildered down to a tee! :p
As an aside, although I keep referring to the girl who plays Hope as "she", I ought to be saying "them" because Hope is actually played by twins. I feel sorry for them because they really don't appear to want to be there (and they were exactly the same before the cancer storyline started).
maidmarian
30-12-2015, 16:42
Surely it's paren't decision in the end, but some kids do have a talent for acting. They enjoy being in a spotlight, act with ease in social situations and are basically just outgoing personalities. Most schools do drama and that's where these young talents can easily blossom. If a child is interested then the parents can look into different options how to encourage their child further with their actingand i suppose soaps are one option. I have no idea how soaps find their young talents, or do parents just offer their kids to them by sending applications? No idea.
But talent they should have, the girl who plays hope, doesn't seem to be interested at all.
When a baby was born - they used to
visit maternity wards to try to find one
that was suitable and why they were often
twins. Including the babies who originally
played Sarah Louise. Sadly one baby was a cot
death but the parents let the other carry on
until she was 13 when Tina O 'Brien was given
the part.
They usually change actor when the original
wants to leave or is no longer able to
play the part as needed.
There are agencies for child actors!
Don't forget how the original Nick Tilsley was replaced. It really impacted on the boy playing him. Hope is very young and does look bewildered. She's very conscious of the camera where as the one who plays Ruby is not. Ruby makes me laugh as she has a lot of confidence. The girl playing Amy is excellent but Max is wooden.
I remember Chesney being great but not so interesting as an adult. So this child acting thing is a bit of a hit and miss
Don't forget how the original Nick Tilsley was replaced. It really impacted on the boy playing him. Hope is very young and does look bewildered. She's very conscious of the camera where as the one who plays Ruby is not. Ruby makes me laugh as she has a lot of confidence. The girl playing Amy is excellent but Max is wooden.
I remember Chesney being great but not so interesting as an adult. So this child acting thing is a bit of a hit and miss
maidmarian
30-12-2015, 20:20
Don't forget how the original Nick Tilsley was replaced. It really impacted on the boy playing him. Hope is very young and does look bewildered. She's very conscious of the camera where as the one who plays Ruby is not. Ruby makes me laugh as she has a lot of confidence. The girl playing Amy is excellent but Max is wooden.
I remember Chesney being great but not so interesting as an adult. So this child acting thing is a bit of a hit and miss
Yes Ches was a natural.when he first appeared.
I wonder if part of the problem with the child
actors who seem uneasy -is the adult characters
they work with?
When they are very small children in real life
respond quite differently to various adults.
Its almost like they think.-Like this one-
Not sure about that one!
any excuse for a drink for Carla
i think rob has now lost his phone "privilege" so perhaps tracy did grass him up to the governor
any excuse for a drink for Carla
i think rob has now lost his phone "privilege" so perhaps tracy did grass him up to the governor
parkerman
30-12-2015, 20:50
I hope when Anna put the extra bacon on Kev's breakfast she paid for it, otherwise it would be coming out of Roy's profits and not a "present" from her at all.
I hope the man having his hair cut didn't mind waiting around in the chair while Nessa had a chat to Audrey and then Ken.
I hope Ken came into the hair salon for a reason.
I hope Hope is getting better.
any excuse for a drink for Carla
i think rob has now lost his phone "privilege" so perhaps tracy did grass him up to the governor
Didnt the prison officer see Rob talking on the phone though through the doorway.
any excuse for a drink for Carla
i think rob has now lost his phone "privilege" so perhaps tracy did grass him up to the governor
Didnt the prison officer see Rob talking on the phone though through the doorway. Maybe nothing to do with Tracey at all.
flappinfanny
30-12-2015, 23:16
What was the point of tonight's episode, apart from the wonderful Eileen Derbyshire?
I've had it up to here with Carla and the misery that keeps being piled on her. I remember being a bit of a lone voice defending her gambling storyline, but giving her another situation that sends her into self-destruct mode so soon is just too much.
It doen't help that I don't like Johnny and therefore have no sympathy with his predicament either. When it was reported the actor was joining Corrie, I remember saying I was pleased because he was good in Prime Suspect. However, his Corrie character isn't working for me so far. It just shows what a difference first class writing and direction make I suppose.
What was the point of tonight's episode, apart from the wonderful Eileen Derbyshire?
No point that I could see. It was just a bunch of repetitive scenes we've witnessed many times recently (except for Emily's Peru trip of course).
Didnt the prison officer see Rob talking on the phone though through the doorway. Maybe nothing to do with Tracey at all.
i took it the prison officer knew already rob had the phone which is why he went to the cell
Didnt the prison officer see Rob talking on the phone though through the doorway. Maybe nothing to do with Tracey at all.
i took it the prison officer knew already rob had the phone which is why he went to the cell
i took it the prison officer knew already rob had the phone which is why he went to the cell
It could have happened either way. Unless Tracy mentions grassing him up in the next episode, I think it was probably a coincidence.
It could have happened either way. Unless Tracy mentions grassing him up in the next episode, I think it was probably a coincidence.
that is true, carla or johnny could have grassed too or no one grassed
that is true, carla or johnny could have grassed too or no one grassed
If someone grassed, I think Johnny's the most likely candidate because he'd already threatened to phone the governor. He could have done it to prevent Rob spilling the beans about Carla's paternity to Aidan and Kate.
so ty does own part of garage but kevin treats him like a worker
Corrie normally give initially small parts to recruited untested actors, like Michelle & Carla, so why did they throw a singer straight into the role of owning half the factory? Shanes not selling it for me ATM Lets hope he gets a lot better and soon.
Emilly is getting on my goat ATM How dare she the lodger demand password access to a tablet thats not hers. Its a very personal thing, then to steal the password and gloat about it...grr. She then glibly expected use of wifi she didnt pay for and to download software ! As for the Puru S/L thats ludicrous, wasn't she going senile at one point? No wonder Padington left he knew she was coming.
Ive still not got over seeing Norris on a smoke break in the docu about the Live.
Corrie normally give initially small parts to recruited untested actors, like Michelle & Carla, so why did they throw a singer straight into the role of owning half the factory? Shanes not selling it for me ATM Lets hope he gets a lot better and soon.
Emilly is getting on my goat ATM How dare she the lodger demand password access to a tablet thats not hers. Its a very personal thing, then to steal the password and gloat about it...grr. She then glibly expected use of wifi she didnt pay for and to download software ! As for the Puru S/L thats ludicrous, wasn't she going senile at one point? No wonder Padington left he knew she was coming.
Ive still not got over seeing Norris on a smoke break in the docu about the Live.
When was the document about the Live on ? I missed it. Might be able to get it on catch -up.
When was the document about the Live on ? I missed it. Might be able to get it on catch -up.
Yeah my brain was wrong, it was the new set docu I saw Norris the actor smoking in the background, no judgement as an ex smoker, it just amused me.
youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UelLuAY7P10 not sure when it crops up now, he is under a car port thing behind the presenter I think.
Are we meant to be feeling sorry for Ty ?? Because I don't. I have no sympathy for him whatsoever. It would be totally different story if Hope had a medical condition and she needed an expensive treatments for it which they couldn't afford-but he's been spending money on stupid things that don't matter in my books.
so ty does own part of garage but kevin treats him like a worker
They are partners and I think he has a right to question Ty about the money. Plus he knows he's in debt so is scared of the business. Ty has never been smart anyway.
I feel even more disgust towards Ty when he was insulted about Sophie and Kev planning a holiday! So what if Kev said he didn't have money, he just didn't want to give it to you, you fool Ty! His own daughter is more important! Tyrone is a very rude and spoiled 'man'. Don't like him at all..
so ty does own part of garage but kevin treats him like a worker
They are partners and I think he has a right to question Ty about the money. Plus he knows he's in debt so is scared of the business. Ty has never been smart anyway.
I feel even more disgust towards Ty when he was insulted about Sophie and Kev planning a holiday! So what if Kev said he didn't have money, he just didn't want to give it to you, you fool Ty! His own daughter is more important! Tyrone is a very rude and spoiled 'man'. Don't like him at all..
TY "what kind of Elf are you" one without payment for work done! Arrogant snorty nasty TY is back smeg everyone else. He got let off stealing the cash but he will now do worse.
Corrie normally give initially small parts to recruited untested actors, like Michelle & Carla, so why did they throw a singer straight into the role of owning half the factory? Shanes not selling it for me ATM Lets hope he gets a lot better and soon.
I feel like that about all the new Connors. They've been thrown in at the deep end and been on screen non-stop since they arrived. They should had been introduced gradually so we could get to know them before being expected to care about them. I'm finding it all very annoying. I'm surprised to find I like Aidan a lot more than Johnny though.
maidmarian
31-12-2015, 16:12
I feel like that about all the new Connors. They've been thrown in at the deep end and been on screen non-stop since they arrived. They should had been introduced gradually so we could get to know them before being expected to care about them. I'm finding it all very annoying. I'm surprised to find I like Aidan a lot more than Johnny though.
Not too sure about Johnny myself- tho
Ive liked the actor in other parts.
A parent should accept their childrens
sexuality but he seems a little over keen
that his daughter is a lesbian!
KO has brought quite a lot of gay characters
into ED over last couple of years - development
of the character or revelations about their
past show that for a larger part of their adult
has been spent as straight or bisexual.
Have wondered if this may mean return
of Marcus or some change for Kate?
Or KO may stick to what a lot of people
call.stereo types. ?
Could be interesting -or not - dependent
on what the stories are?
A parent should accept their childrens
sexuality but he seems a little over keen
that his daughter is a lesbian!
That slightly creepy over-enthusiasm hasn't escaped my attention either... :hmm:
so where was simon and is zedan now a chef in bistro
Zeedan is a trainee chef at the bistro, which I think suits his character well.
I enjoyed Carla slapping Johnny.
Zeedan is a trainee chef at the bistro, which I think suits his character well.
I enjoyed Carla slapping Johnny.
must have missed zeedan leaving running the gym for to be a chef
i didn't get leanne being so mad at carla, is she still blaming her for fire
Zeedan is a trainee chef at the bistro, which I think suits his character well.
I enjoyed Carla slapping Johnny.
must have missed zeedan leaving running the gym for to be a chef
i didn't get leanne being so mad at carla, is she still blaming her for fire
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