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Super Sperm :D
Steve has already claimed that crown. :p
Steve has already claimed that crown. :p
yes sperm macdonald is king
Steve has already claimed that crown. :p
yes sperm macdonald is king
I'm very glad Maria didn't spend Friday's two episodes mooning after Aidan.
Poor Eva thinking he's keen to move in with her!
parkerman
20-08-2016, 16:36
Steve and Leanne have a quickie - baby! Maria and Aidan have a quickie - Aidan thinks there could be a baby!
Are contraceptives illegal in Manchester or something?
Steve and Leanne have a quickie - baby! Maria and Aidan have a quickie - Aidan thinks there could be a baby!
Are contraceptives illegal in Manchester or something?
Contraceptives are unknown to scriptwriters for any soap ... as are the morning after pill .. apart from Sally Webster giving Rosie them when she tried to teach her a lesson.... and every time there is unplanned sex, it is always when the female is at her most fertile, obviously :wall::wall:
It takes 30 mins to get to Liverpool from Manchester . Leanne is getting on my nerves
Contraceptives are unknown to scriptwriters for any soap ... as are the morning after pill .. apart from Sally Webster giving Rosie them when she tried to teach her a lesson.... and every time there is unplanned sex, it is always when the female is at her most fertile, obviously :wall::wall:
leanne didnt think she could ever have a child no need for contraception and no stds in corrie
leanne didnt think she could ever have a child no need for contraception and no stds in corrie
Should use condoms simply for safe sex purposes
flappinfanny
23-08-2016, 00:04
If I was on the same bus as Leanne I would have been pretty narked being held up, why did nobody say "get off the bus you stupid bint?"
I don't by Grand Popadom Nazir having a 7yr affair, this is just a story device, we all know Queen Kate loves her affairs. Yawn.
Despite the predictability of Nick turning up at the last minute, I thought the scene between him and Leanne on the bus was well written and very romantic. I must admit to having something in my eye by the time Leanne repeated the line "I've loved you since I was sixteen"... :crying:
Did anyone else have a laugh when they saw the thickness of the wooden frame of the Platts' swing? It must have weighed a ton! I seriously doubt David could have carried the whole thing at once, especially in such a flimsy looking box. :D
I thoroughly enjoyed Roy going off on a tangent several times with his mine of information. I can't remember the last time we saw him do that. It was mean of Cathy to put him down about it though! :angry:
if leanne loved nick since 16 why choose peter
if leanne loved nick since 16 why choose peter
There was some serious retconning going on in that scene. :D
(Though I guess it could just about be explained by the loved-up pair seeing their mutual history through rose tinted specs. :love:)
If I was on the same bus as Leanne I would have been pretty narked being held up, why did nobody say "get off the bus you stupid bint?"
I don't by Grand Popadom Nazir having a 7yr affair, this is just a story device, we all know Queen Kate loves her affairs. Yawn.
Yes, especially as there has never been any sign of him straying before :nono::ninja:
tammyy2j
23-08-2016, 12:25
I have never bought into Leanne and this Nick particularly as a passionate in love couple, I don't see much chemistry between them either
I think maybe as he is good with Simon so Leanne thinks he will be a good father, is she going for the easy dependable option which isn't fair on Nick, I mean how many times did she choose Peter over him and we know Peter is returning too :hmm:
I have never bought into Leanne and this Nick particularly as a passionate in love couple, I don't see much chemistry between them either
I think maybe as he is good with Simon so Leanne thinks he will be a good father, is she going for the easy dependable option which isn't fair on Nick, I mean how many times did she choose Peter over him and we know Peter is returning too :hmm:
I think Leanne's genuinely in love with Nick at the moment. If her main interested in him was as a father figure to her kids she wouldn't have literally run away from her feelings for him.
I hope they're together for the long term now. Much as I'm looking forward to Peter's return, I do not want to see him in another love triangle with Nick and Leanne. :thumbsdow
tammyy2j
23-08-2016, 12:53
I think Leanne's genuinely in love with Nick at the moment. If her main interested in him was as a father figure to her kids she wouldn't have literally run away from her feelings for him.
I hope they're together for the long term now. Much as I'm looking forward to Peter's return, I do not want to see him in another love triangle with Nick and Leanne. :thumbsdow
Yes I don't either but I also am not keen on Leanne with Nick again
I think Robert with Leanne had and still has potential
Yes I don't either but I also am not keen on Leanne with Nick again
I think Robert with Leanne had and still has potential
Leanne and Nick might not survive anyway when the secret of the baby's paternity is revealed.
I agree she has chemistry with Robert, and I think she also does with Steve! :p
I have never bought into Leanne and this Nick particularly as a passionate in love couple, I don't see much chemistry between them either
I think maybe as he is good with Simon so Leanne thinks he will be a good father, is she going for the easy dependable option which isn't fair on Nick, I mean how many times did she choose Peter over him and we know Peter is returning too :hmm:
No I don't buy into it either. CArla was the love of his life just a month or two back.
I have never bought into Leanne and this Nick particularly as a passionate in love couple, I don't see much chemistry between them either
I think maybe as he is good with Simon so Leanne thinks he will be a good father, is she going for the easy dependable option which isn't fair on Nick, I mean how many times did she choose Peter over him and we know Peter is returning too :hmm:
No I don't buy into it either. Carla was the love of his life just a month or two back.
No I don't buy into it either. Carla was the love of his life just a month or two back.
Yes, this sudden love is very convenient. That's why I mentioned retconning in an earlier post (which basically means changing the past - the very recent past in this case!).
Still, I'm finding their romance very convincing at the moment. They do have a very long history together, and Nick never shared such warmth and romance with Carla in my opinion.
tammyy2j
23-08-2016, 13:06
Leanne and Nick might not survive anyway when the secret of the baby's paternity is revealed.
I agree she has chemistry with Robert, and I think she also does with Steve! :p
Eileen has more chemistry than Michelle with Steve :p Eva could be a good match with Steve
Eileen has more chemistry than Michelle with Steve :p Eva could be a good match with Steve
Absolutely! There's not many females that have less chemistry with Steve than Michelle... :p
Rice Christie
23-08-2016, 16:00
I really felt for Bethany.
Lucy Fallon is brilliant!
Rice Christie
23-08-2016, 16:00
I really felt for Bethany.
Lucy Fallon is brilliant!
flappinfanny
25-08-2016, 00:02
Despite the predictability of Nick turning up at the last minute, I thought the scene between him and Leanne on the bus was well written and very romantic. I must admit to having something in my eye by the time Leanne repeated the line "I've loved you since I was sixteen"... :crying:
Did anyone else have a laugh when they saw the thickness of the wooden frame of the Platts' swing? It must have weighed a ton! I seriously doubt David could have carried the whole thing at once, especially in such a flimsy looking box. :D
I thoroughly enjoyed Roy going off on a tangent several times with his mine of information. I can't remember the last time we saw him do that. It was mean of Cathy to put him down about it though! :angry:
Roy is quality, I like the relationship between Roy and cathy.
I really felt for Bethany.
Lucy Fallon is brilliant!
good slap to her bully lauren who goes to a gym far from her own home why?
I really felt for Bethany.
Lucy Fallon is brilliant!
good slap to her bully lauren who goes to a gym far from her own home why?
So Gail your son has got the lady pregnant and you're sat there asking him is he sure about this!!! We know its Stevos but WTF...if I was Lianne I would of walked out.
Gary and Bethany????? nugde nudge wink wink say no more
Tracy Luv. a swing and a miss... "did I foppar"
"I have a feeling" Pats got his dosh and Ilene is going to have a bad bad day soon but will evil spawn Todd save the day?
So Gail your son has got the lady pregnant and you're sat there asking him is he sure about this!!! We know its Stevos but WTF...if I was Lianne I would of walked out.
Gary and Bethany????? nugde nudge wink wink say no more
Tracy Luv. a swing and a miss... "did I foppar"
"I have a feeling" Pats got his dosh and Ilene is going to have a bad bad day soon but will evil spawn Todd save the day?
I LOVED the two episodes yesterday, but maybe it was just me? I thought they had everything, funny scenes, heartfelt/emotional scenes. It was just all over really well done. It reminded me of the good old Corrie. Steve and Liz had me falling down from the sofa I was laughing so hard from their facial expressions :rotfl:
Ruffed_lemur
27-08-2016, 13:47
Sick of Nick already telling Leanne what to do. Never did like them together though.
I was laughing too. It was comedy gold
flappinfanny
27-08-2016, 23:20
I loved Gail's face in the Rovers. I can see Queen Kate is going to make the Platts the main family in the soap and rightly so. I sometimes wonder if it may have been better for Nick to have bought the Rovers and we never had the Bistro, which is so out of place in a run down area like Weatherfield and Coronation Street. Sadly the Mcdonald's are not working in the Rovers. The scenes in the Rovers are the worst I can remember and I have been regularly watching since 1975.
I think in General we have a problem in all the soaps with the publicans. It doesn't work in the Woolie now Diane has gone, the Carters are really grating on me in the Vic and the McDonalds in the Rovers. I long for the days of Ang and Den, Annie Walker and I just loved Amos and Mr Wilks. :)
[QUOTE=flappinfanny;853770 Sadly the Mcdonald's are not working in the Rovers. The scenes in the Rovers are the worst I can remember and I have been regularly watching since 1975.
I think in General we have a problem in all the soaps with the publicans. It doesn't work in the Woolie now Diane has gone, the Carters are really grating on me in the Vic and the McDonalds in the Rovers. I long for the days of Ang and Den, Annie Walker and I just loved Amos and Mr Wilks. :)[/QUOTE]
I honestly think Big Jim back behind the bar in the Rovers would work, so it would. Liz makes a good back street pub landlady but Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeechelle is way out of place anytime she gets behind the bar.
Snagglepus
28-08-2016, 12:17
The cast must have to bite their lip when acting opposite Steve MacDonald when he is pulling those stupid faces.
I LOVED the two episodes yesterday, but maybe it was just me? I thought they had everything, funny scenes, heartfelt/emotional scenes. It was just all over really well done. It reminded me of the good old Corrie. Steve and Liz had me falling down from the sofa I was laughing so hard from their facial expressions :rotfl:
And me! What really made the difference was Gail's combative attitude to Leanne and to the baby news. That was old school Gail, not the simpering wreck of a person who used to fawn and gush all over Carla... :sick:
Sick of Nick already telling Leanne what to do. Never did like them together though.
I don't see it like that (or him sticking his nose in too much as you commented on another thread). Nick is Leanne's partner now and will play a major part in the baby's life so he has a right to know where he stands and to have a part in planning for their futures.
I admit I was disappointed that after the romantic scenes on Monday he appeared to have second thoughts about the baby on Wednesday, and questioned her quite aggressively about the its paternity. However, he appears to have overcome that now and even wants to raise the it as his own. He didn't demand that, just asked that Leanne consider it as an option.
It can't be easy being in a relationship with a woman who's having someone else's baby, even going into it with open eyes. He's coping with it pretty well so far - but he's no saint!
I actually prefer steely Nick to the wimp who Carla used to run rings about. He was a bit of a baddie when the character first returned played by Ben Price, and I'm glad to see a little of that back. A happy medium between the two extremes is good because it makes him a more layered and realistic character. I do think he's trying to do his best by Leanne and the baby though. She feels guilty because she's lying to him and knows that his attitude would be very different if he was aware the baby's father wasn't just some random who's unlikely ever to show up in their lives claiming rights over it.
I loved Gail's face in the Rovers. I can see Queen Kate is going to make the Platts the main family in the soap and rightly so. I sometimes wonder if it may have been better for Nick to have bought the Rovers and we never had the Bistro, which is so out of place in a run down area like Weatherfield and Coronation Street. Sadly the Mcdonald's are not working in the Rovers. The scenes in the Rovers are the worst I can remember and I have been regularly watching since 1975.
The Platts have been the main family in Corrie for a good while now surely? I agree they deserve that place.
The Platts have been the main family in Corrie for a good while now surely? I agree they deserve that place.
I agree. Its time Corrie gave leading roles to its older established families rather than promoting new people such as the ludicrous Stella Price and Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeechelle. The Nazirs are an exception (especially Alya :wub::heart: ) and they have been in the forefront of a few stories yet are not taking over the whole show. Corrie has good established characters and should play on their strengths rather than push forward people for the sake of a few points in the ratings.
I agree. Its time Corrie gave leading roles to its older established families rather than promoting new people such as the ludicrous Stella Price and Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeechelle. The Nazirs are an exception (especially Alya :wub::heart: ) and they have been in the forefront of a few stories yet are not taking over the whole show. Corrie has good established characters and should play on their strengths rather than push forward people for the sake of a few points in the ratings.
Stella was absolutely dire... :wall:
The new Connor family (particularly Aidan) are current examples of undeserving new characters being pushed to the forefront of the show - to its detriment.
I agree about the Nazirs (especially Zeedan :wub::heart::D ). They're an interesting family played by decent actors and haven't been forced down our throats.
What happened to Nick's brain damage ?
parkerman
29-08-2016, 18:08
What happened to Nick's brain damage ?
He still has it. Why else would he get back with Leanne? :lol:
parkerman
29-08-2016, 18:12
The Nazirs are an exception (especially Alya :wub::heart: )
Oi! Hands off! I saw her first! :banned:
They really need to work on characters carrying allegedly heavy goods, boxes, bin liners, even in films you can tell a suitcase is empty because of the way the arms are not tensed enough to carry anything with weight. :D
too much maria and caz :thumbsdow
too much maria and caz :thumbsdow
To be expected in view of forthcoming storyline
To be expected in view of forthcoming storyline
where was liam and ozzy
To be expected in view of forthcoming storyline
where was liam and ozzy
They really need to work on characters carrying allegedly heavy goods, boxes, bin liners, even in films you can tell a suitcase is empty because of the way the arms are not tensed enough to carry anything with weight. :D
Same with coffins
too much maria and caz :thumbsdow
Whatever happened to her Army career and going AWOL. You just dont leave the army that easy!
They really need to work on characters carrying allegedly heavy goods, boxes, bin liners, even in films you can tell a suitcase is empty because of the way the arms are not tensed enough to carry anything with weight. :D
Similarly with mugs of drinks. I noticed when someone handed Jenny a cup of tea in the factory that it was very obviously empty.
Talking about cups of tea, if I'd been drinking one when Maria called Audrey "the original gold digger" I think I'd have spat it out laughing. It was very funny because it was so unexpected. I enjoyed Maria's bitchy rant at the boastful Eva (who didn't deserve it to be fair although she was being insensitive). I guess I'm in a minority of one again for liking Maria scenes... :crying:
It was good to see some actual hairdressing being done in Audrey's for once, although I did notice that Eva still had dark roots afterwards. :D
Coincidence of the week must go to Leanne meeting both Michelle and Liz in the street "at a loose end" so they could help with the move. This contrived throwing together of characters in conflict (which is also currently happening with Eva and Maria) is irritating to say the least.
Whatever happened to her Army career and going AWOL. You just dont leave the army that easy!
I'm not sure Caz ever went AWOL. I think she was suspended and then kicked out for attacking someone (during which she ostensibly injured the ankle that took such an inordinate time to heal).
I'm not sure Caz ever went AWOL. I think she was suspended and then kicked out for attacking someone (during which she ostensibly injured the ankle that took such an inordinate time to heal).
She was awaiting a Court Martial for that ... she was still in the Army when she was found out about telling lies about her injured ankle ... since then nothing mentioned as far as I know ... until she claimed to be homeless which led to her moving in with Maria. Does she not have parents or siblings? I can only presume she was dishonorably discharged from the Army.
She was awaiting a Court Martial for that ... she was still in the Army when she was found out about telling lies about her injured ankle ... since then nothing mentioned as far as I know ... until she claimed to be homeless which led to her moving in with Maria. Does she not have parents or siblings? I can only presume she was dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Yes that's supposed to have happened a couple of weeks back. She was shown going off somewhere in uniform though little was said about it at the time so it wasn't exactly obvious.
I'm not sure Caz ever went AWOL. I think she was suspended and then kicked out for attacking someone (during which she ostensibly injured the ankle that took such an inordinate time to heal).
Surely she was AWOL when she failed to turn up for her enquiry and they sent the invesigator out to see her.
I would have thought that even if dishonourably discharged she would have still done some time in Colchester
Surely she was AWOL when she failed to turn up for her enquiry and they sent the invesigator out to see her.
I would have thought that even if dishonourably discharged she would have still done some time in Colchester
I've no doubt you're correct, but when have Corrie ever allowed reality to get in the way of the story they want to tell? :p
I've no doubt you're correct, but when have Corrie ever allowed reality to get in the way of the story they want to tell? :p
If she had been AWOL the Military Police would have come for her as her address was known
If she had been AWOL the Military Police would have come for her as her address was known
Yes, but then again as Dazzle says this is Corrie.
tammyy2j
30-08-2016, 15:16
where was liam and ozzy
Liam was at a sleep over
Did someone say Caz was kicked out of the army?
Liam was at a sleep over
Did someone say Caz was kicked out of the army?
I have not seen anything onscreen to confirm this but the way it has been written it seems she is no longer in the Army .... very very poorly written and researched.. but as Dazzle said... when has reality ever got in the way of soap storylines :wall:
Caz did mention last night that she misses the army, so that along with going to a meeting in her uniform a couple of weeks ago and sleeping on a park bench seems pretty final to me. However, maybe I'm making some false assumptions here? :o
Or did we all miss a scene where this was explained properly I wonder? :searchme:
Caz did mention last night that she misses the army, so that along with going to a meeting in her uniform a couple of weeks ago and sleeping on a park bench seems pretty final to me. However, maybe I'm making some false assumptions here? :o
Or did we all miss a scene where this was explained properly I wonder? :searchme:
I am with you all the way on this one ... if there was an explanation about her no longer being in the Army for whatever reason, I missed it
Wasn't it because she swung the lead, pretending she had hurt her ankle for months and was AWOL.she was never examine by an army Doctor otherwise they would have found out she was faking it.
Wasn't it because she swung the lead, pretending she had hurt her ankle for months and was AWOL.she was never examine by an army Doctor otherwise they would have found out she was faking it.
Caz made up some excuse for missing the physio appointments .. although I thought the fight happened in Cyprus so she really should not have been allowed to leave camp there and come to UK ... as mentioned before .. badly researched and badly written for authenticity which really would not have been difficult in this case, imho :nono:
parkerman
30-08-2016, 18:21
I thought she actually said last night that she'd been thrown out the army when she was on the park bench talking to Maria.
Caz made up some excuse for missing the physio appointments .. although I thought the fight happened in Cyprus so she really should not have been allowed to leave camp there and come to UK ... as mentioned before .. badly researched and badly written for authenticity which really would not have been difficult in this case, imho :nono:
She wouldn't have got as far as physic appointment if she had been examined by an army doctor in the first place. You have to be diagnosed first then comes physio
Caz made up some excuse for missing the physio appointments .. although I thought the fight happened in Cyprus so she really should not have been allowed to leave camp there and come to UK ... as mentioned before .. badly researched and badly written for authenticity which really would not have been difficult in this case, imho :nono:
She wouldn't have got as far as a physio appointment if she had been examined by an army doctor in the first place. You have to be diagnosed first then comes the physio.
She wouldn't have got as far as a physio appointment if she had been examined by an army doctor in the first place. You have to be diagnosed first then comes the physio.
I still think the RMP would have got her and taken her to Colchester military prison for some time in real life
Snagglepus
30-08-2016, 18:39
I thought she actually said last night that she'd been thrown out the army when she was on the park bench talking to Maria.
I have just caught up with last nights episodes and that is what happened.
Dishonourable discharge it would have been then ... I really hope she leaves because I hope the scam with the burglar comes to light and then she will go to jail for hopefully a long time
I still think the RMP would have got her and taken her to Colchester military prison for some time in real life
Yes, you are right .
Dishonourable discharge it would have been then ... I really hope she leaves because I hope the scam with the burglar comes to light and then she will go to jail for hopefully a long time
No, we will have to suffer her for a bit longer . We always have to suffer bad people for a long time !
Dishonourable discharge it would have been then ... I really hope she leaves because I hope the scam with the burglar comes to light and then she will go to jail for hopefully a long time
No, we will have to suffer her for a bit longer . We always have to suffer bad people for a long time !
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tammyy2j
31-08-2016, 22:18
I am finding Liz annoying at the moment and have no interest in Caz's storyline with Maria, I only feel sorry for little Liam and Ozzy having to live with them two
Todd and Tim on to Phelan but part of me wants to see Eileen ripped off
Dishonourable discharge it would have been then ... I really hope she leaves because I hope the scam with the burglar comes to light and then she will go to jail for hopefully a long time
she mentioned being discharged tonight when small liam found liam's watch in caz stuff which maria didn't question much
I am finding Liz annoying at the moment and have no interest in Caz's storyline with Maria, I only feel sorry for little Liam and Ozzy having to live with them two
Todd and Tim on to Phelan but part of me wants to see Eileen ripped off
Liz is talking sense and has the right to voice her opinion, but she's annoying and unsympathetic because of the aggressive manner in which she harangues Steve.
Unfortunately it's actually Jason who's being ripped off at the moment, but I do wonder if Phelan will try to get his hands on Eileen's house/money at some point? Perhaps he could get her to invest by taking out a second mortgage, thereby putting her in danger of losing her home?
she mentioned being discharged tonight when small liam found liam's watch in caz stuff which maria didn't question much
Yes, Caz actually used the words "court marial" which at least clears up any lingering doubt about the matter.
I was thinking whilst watching Corrie last night that the actress who plays Caz is quite poor and speaks in a monotone, so it's no wonder quite a few of us missed her comments about leaving the army the other day. Speaking for myself I think I must have zoned out for a few moments... :o
Snagglepus
01-09-2016, 22:11
Why isn't Michelle conveniently outside the door when Steve and Liz are going on about Leanne and the baby, then again I'm surprised they can't be heard in the street with the volume Steve speaks at.
That's what I thought. They are talking in very clear sentences....not in even some sort of code
Snagglepus
02-09-2016, 21:06
A pint pulling moron, a spot on description of Steve MacDonald.
Still baffled as to why Leanne would jump into bed with him. Nick should run a mile.
Ruffed_lemur
02-09-2016, 21:41
Wish Leanne would just let Nick go. At least she could remind him how he asked her to get rid of his own baby!
Ruffed_lemur
02-09-2016, 21:45
A pint pulling moron, a spot on description of Steve MacDonald.
Still baffled as to why Leanne would jump into bed with him. Nick should run a mile.
I think the same about Nick. All these drunken one night stands in soaps. I've never found beer goggles that strong! :rotfl:
loved tim's lines he was great with craig
parkerman
02-09-2016, 23:40
I think the main question arising from tonight's episodes is why did Aidan not buy enough cakes for the extras to have one? They were on strike as well!
flappinfanny
02-09-2016, 23:58
The whole factory walkout/strike storyline is beyond ridiculous. Who is this storyline aimed at? I thought I had gone back to the 70's. In the real world the whole lot of 'em would have been on a warning or better still sack the bloody lot of em!
Yes was a stupid storyline especially Kate joining them. Also they have a cake run everyday so why would they be desperate for them. If they wanted cake they could have gone over to Roy's themselves. Don't like Aidan now he is acting very creepy. If your in love with someone you normally want to be with them as much as possible. He is just using her until the real thing comes along for him.
tammyy2j
04-09-2016, 22:47
Is Aidan afraid to commit to Eva because he is not in love with her, then he should end things with her
Leanne and Nick are cheaters, both have done in the past
Was Leanne supposedly drunk when she slept with Steve?
Who knows. We didn't even see him come into the flat. We saw her opening the door to someone.
Snagglepus
04-09-2016, 23:27
Was Leanne supposedly drunk when she slept with Steve?
She did say to Nick that she wanted to sleep with the pint pulling moron.
I thought it was Nick that called him that!
Snagglepus
04-09-2016, 23:56
I thought it was Nick that called him that!
It was.
I liked it so much that I will now refer to Steve as the pint pulling moron.
flappinfanny
05-09-2016, 02:37
She did say to Nick that she wanted to sleep with the pint pulling moron.
I did howl at that. :D
Is Aidan afraid to commit to Eva because he is not in love with her, then he should end things with her
Leanne and Nick are cheaters, both have done in the past
Was Leanne supposedly drunk when she slept with Steve?
They both apparently had been drinking.... they were obviously not too drunk to do the deed though :D
oh my lord, can nick just do one and take maria with him
Most ridiculous scene I've seen in any soap for a very long time! Two grown up men fighting over a baby under the bridge!!! 😂 Someone should remind nick of himself and Kylie!! Plus dna tests on a baby... They are making nick very controlling, he behaved badly already at the wedding to Carla.. I never understand why he couldn't forgive her..?
Most ridiculous scene I've seen in any soap for a very long time! Two grown up men fighting over a baby under the bridge!!! 😂 Someone should remind nick of himself and Kylie!! Plus dna tests on a baby... They are making nick very controlling, he behaved badly already at the wedding to Carla..?
Because a lot of people forget about their own mistakes but are not so forgiving when they get hurt ... and no doubt Nick´s brain injury will also not help making rational decisions...
flappinfanny
05-09-2016, 23:24
Because a lot of people forget about their own mistakes but are not so forgiving when they get hurt ... and no doubt Nick´s brain injury will also not help making rational decisions...
The scenes with the pint pulling Moron and Nick went on for too long.
leanne can see how possessive nick is becoming she should run a mile
tammyy2j
06-09-2016, 11:10
They both apparently had been drinking.... they were obviously not too drunk to do the deed though :D
I need the show needs a flashback episode :p
I need the show needs a flashback episode :p
You would not see much ... Leanne had a glass of wine ... then someone at the door .. next time she is seen closing the door on someone looking rather pensive ... was not looking drunk and sure was not staggering around ...
I love how Coronation Street had that wonderful cute date and then hotel room scene in one day and then managed to ruin it with spoilers the next. HAHAHAHAHA. Brilliant.
tammyy2j
08-09-2016, 12:31
I think Gary and Sarah could be a good couple
Lol at all the complaints the hotel room scene got. It wasn't even that raunchy. It was tame. And come on... how lame was it that they didn't show them in bed together before or after having sex in yesterday's episode? They barely even implied that sex had happened. All we got to see was a kiss, not even undressing each other. LAME. I get that they can't piss off too many of the homophobes, but ugh. I still wish they could have shown more. Sian and Sophie had a much more explicit sex scene. But since they're lesbians I guess that's ok, because ya know.. it's HOT! I bet they didn't get complaints either. But since Todd and Billy are gay men a sex scene is not allowed for them, just pathetic and sad.
I agree Gary and Sarah suit each other
Ugh.. Billy for once wasn't good with his words, Todd overreacted and stormed out, like he always does. Truth is Billy had a point, it was way too soon for Todd to move in. Billy had good reasons for Todd not to move in (both church reasons and personal reasons), yet Todd didn't want to listen to him, he was just offended. I get that he was really hurt by Billy supposedly downplaying their relationship (even though I don't think he meant it that way). This relationship is clearly very important to Todd, he cares a lot about Billy. But the thing is, Billy feels the same, I don't understand why Todd just assumed Billy wasn't serious about them? Like this was just some casual thing? Anyway, Todd needs to stop overreacting and instead actually listen to his partner. This relationship is doomed if he doesn't actually talk about these issues with Billy. Communication is key.
You would not see much ... Leanne had a glass of wine ... then someone at the door .. next time she is seen closing the door on someone looking rather pensive ... was not looking drunk and sure was not staggering around ...
The adrenaline rush of a romp with the legendary mister super sperm himself must have cleared her head quick smart! :p
I'm catching up with Corrie at the moment and have just watched the scenes in the hotel between Billy and Todd (about which there's been a bit of an uproar). It was a bit full on for a soap - but not because it was between two men. Any kind of making out/sex scene in soaps always make me cringe, but the very worst I can remember in Corrie were the many nauseating and prolonged bedroom scenes between Peter and Tina. :sick: I can't remember there being complaints to Ofcom about them!
Yet again I'm going to go against popular opinion here and admit I enjoyed the confrontation between Nick and Steve. :o The former is definitely being controlling and I'd be rethinking the relationship after that if I was Leanne. I do have a little sympathy for Nick because yet again he's been lied to by a woman with whom he's in love, but that doesn't excuse his behaviour. I've got absolutely no sympathy with spineless Steve at the moment though!
Has anyone else noticed Michelle has become a much warmer character very recently? She actually appears to me to be genuinely fond of Steve for the first time (I've never found her love for him convincing in the past). I'm guessing this is Kate Oates' doing.
Has anyone else noticed Michelle has become a much warmer character very recently? She actually appears to me to be genuinely fond of Steve for the first time (I've never found her love for him convincing in the past). I'm guessing this is Kate Oates' doing.
She is pregnant, her hormones have changed :p
I'm catching up with Corrie at the moment and have just watched the scenes in the hotel between Billy and Todd (about which there's been a bit of an uproar). It was a bit full on for a soap - but not because it was between two men. Any kind of making out/sex scene in soaps always make me cringe, but the very worst I can remember in Corrie were the many nauseating and prolonged bedroom scenes between Peter and Tina. :sick: I can't remember there being complaints to Ofcom about them!
They were just making out on a bed, that's it. Them having sex happened off screen (probably to not piss off the homophobes). They could have at least shown them in bad after the deed or something, I was disappointed with it.
They were just making out on a bed, that's it. Them having sex happened off screen (probably to not piss off the homophobes). They could have at least shown them in bad after the deed or something, I was disappointed with it.
Well I knew you'd be disappointed! Sex always happens off screen in soaps anyway. :p
My point is I'd prefer the soaps to stay away from making out scenes, on a bed or otherwise. Strangely enough, I don't mind quite graphic sex scenes (straight, gay or other) in more "adult" drama/films (and no, I'm not talking about porn :p), but anything from close ups of people eating each others faces onwards feels to me to be out of place and embarassing in soaps. :o
Surely Bethany should still have some of the text messages she got from Lauren and maybe others to prove the bullying to the Headmaster ... and has Sarah forgotten she went to Lauren´s home to complain to her mother about Bethany being bullied??? :angry:
Well I knew you'd be disappointed! Sex always happens off screen in soaps anyway. :p
My point is I'd prefer the soaps to stay away from making out scenes, on a bed or otherwise. Strangely enough, I don't mind quite graphic sex scenes (straight, gay or other) in more "adult" drama/films (and no, I'm not talking about porn :p), but anything from close ups of people eating each others faces onwards feels to me to be out of place and embarassing in soaps. :o
I never said I expected the ACTUAL sex to happen on screen. I just wanted them to imply sex more than they did. I wanted them to kiss on a bed while undressing then maybe see them together again in bed, or getting dressed, the day after. That's it. But they couldn't even show that. I found it lame, especially considering the lesbians on this show got a scene like that but of course not the gay men. It's hypocritical.
I disagree with you about close ups of kissing etc. I think it's good, especially to see the gay couple being treated the same when it comes to affection, kissing etc as the straight couples. I still think it was a cop out to not show them before or after having sex, but that's a minor pet peeve. Corrie has been so good with everything else about this relationship, so I'm not too bothered.
I disagree with you about close ups of kissing etc. I think it's good, especially to see the gay couple being treated the same when it comes to affection, kissing etc as the straight couples. I still think it was a cop out to not show them before or after having sex, but that's a minor pet peeve. Corrie has been so good with everything else about this relationship, so I'm not too bothered.
Equality is definitely the most important thing.
I just love this new (old) evil David for a change!!!!! Go David, get them all!! ☺
flappinfanny
11-09-2016, 00:43
Is that a posh Vicarage or what? I thought the parish of Weatherfield was meant to be a rundown area. That Vicarage looked like it was in a right affluent area.
Glad Damian David is back, loved what he did to Lauren and next on his list is ...................
Bit of a cheek of Nick to demand Steve to move away ... why doesn´t he move with Leanne to avoid Steve watching his child with Leanne grow up
Bit of a cheek of Nick to demand Steve to move away ... why doesn´t he move with Leanne to avoid Steve watching his child with Leanne grow up
I didn't personally have a problem with the way Nick treated Steve (despite the latter usually being my favourite character of the two). Nick's situation was already difficult before Leanne admitted her lie, and I'd expect someone like him who's prone to mood swings to not behave altogether rationally in such a stressful situation.
Also, I suspect he didn't really expect Steve to up sticks but just wanted to put the frighteners on him and prove that he wouldn't hesitate to ruin him in a heartbeat if he went back on his word to stay away from Leanne's baby. I fully understand that Nick needs to feel secure in the knowledge that Steve won't come along one day and take away the child he's bonded with as his own.
However, if I were Leanne, I'd have to give second thoughts to committing to someone so unstable and controlling - especially with a baby on the way.
I'm kind of disappointed that since the pair's romantic reunion on the bus they've barely exchanged an affectionate word. I hope their relationship is steadier now Nick is in on (and appears to have accepted) all the secrets - but then happy relationships don't last long in soaps! :wall:
I hope that is the last of Lauren as I am sick of this story now. I would like Bethany getting back to normal.
I hope that is the last of Lauren as I am sick of this story now. I would like Bethany getting back to normal.
More preferably back to Milan with Sarah Lou!!!!
tammyy2j
11-09-2016, 23:25
Surely Bethany should still have some of the text messages she got from Lauren and maybe others to prove the bullying to the Headmaster ... and has Sarah forgotten she went to Lauren´s home to complain to her mother about Bethany being bullied??? :angry:
Also social media accounts too
I always love it when David turns demonic, but it makes me miss our lovely and witty forum member maidmarian (who's been gone for months) and her funny rants about him. She really detests him!
I hope you're well if you ever read this MM. :)
I just can't wait for Eileen to find out the truth about phelan!! 😂 I'm usually Eileen fan but she's been so stupid recently, serves her right..
ah that was a crap party for sean
Just to emphasise the point of him being on his own and lonely.
I'm sorry but Caz is soooo dire. What were they thinking giving her so much screen time? The storyline could have been good with another character developing an unhealthy obsession with Maria (who it seems does still have feelings for Aidan - will he be her knight in shining armour? I hope she has more self-respect!).
who do so many go for pints to bistro over the pub
has maria always has a car?
who do so many go for pints to bistro over the pub
has maria always has a car?
flappinfanny
13-09-2016, 00:41
ah that was a crap party for sean :cheer:
Quite enjoyed the street tonight. Not alot happened, even Sean was tolerable.
flappinfanny
13-09-2016, 00:42
who do so many go for pints to bistro over the pub
has maria always has a car?
I didn't know she could drive??? Where did she get the money from for a flash car like that? she earns buttons at Audreys and lives over the salon in a crummy two bed flat.
:cheer:
Quite enjoyed the street tonight. Not alot happened, even Sean was tolerable.
I agree, I too enjoyed Corrie tonight. I thought the scripts were very well written. I remember thinking when Luke and Kevin were chatting inconsequentially at the bar that it felt like very realistic small talk.
I'm also loving the regular nods to the past that have been cropping up recently in conversation.
I didn't know she could drive??? Where did she get the money from for a flash car like that? she earns buttons at Audreys and lives over the salon in a crummy two bed flat.
Maria's character has had a very noticeable and much needed revamp recently. It may be that as well as remembering her marriage to Liam and that she's part of the Connor family, it's also been remembered that Liam left her quite well off when he died.
parkerman
13-09-2016, 01:11
I wonder would it really be the case that a place like the Bistro would have no cakes in stock......
tammyy2j
13-09-2016, 15:39
Maria's character has had a very noticeable and much needed revamp recently. It may be that as well as remembering her marriage to Liam and that she's part of the Connor family, it's also been remembered that Liam left her quite well off when he died.
Did she sell Liam's share of Underworld to Carla, if he had a share :p
Did she sell Liam's share of Underworld to Carla, if he had a share :p
He owned half of it but sold it to Tony Gordon before he died. He then set up an internet clothing company with his cousin, which Maria inherited. Plus there was the house they owned which she sold to Dev after his death. She should have had a fair amount of money in the bank, but that's long been forgotten about (until now perhaps).
Till she bought a £20,000+ car.
Till she bought a £20,000+ car.
Maybe she only rented or leased it ... living above your place of work, corner shop few steps away, Bistro or pub for meals just across the road .. for the big shop at Freshco there is the bus ... no need to fork out for car tax, insurance and fuel .... no real need to own a car when you live on Coronation Street :D
Maybe Luke got her a car cheap. He knows his cars.
oh beth you bad girl poor kirky
i think steph and robert will get extra close bye bye andy
oh beth you bad girl poor kirky
i think steph and robert will get extra close bye bye andy
flappinfanny
14-09-2016, 23:28
oh beth you bad girl poor kirky
i think steph and robert will get extra close bye bye andy
Andy was always too good for Steph.
flappinfanny
14-09-2016, 23:29
Casting Paul Ryder as Craig's dad was a good piece of casting, they do look like father and son.
RogerOver
15-09-2016, 00:23
Although Craig has only just met him, how long has he known his Dad's name (Darryl Parkins)?
I thought it was hilarious that his pet is also Darryl the rat.
I noticed his Dad's cellmate, now on parole, was referred to as "Flatulent Phil - he's a breath of fresh air".
RogerOver
15-09-2016, 00:23
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Todd was being way too pushy about Billy leaving the church. I know he tried to act supportive, but come on. He obviously wants Billy to leave the church. Him saying it's "up to Billy" is bs because he was the one who brought it up, not Billy. It should be Billy's decision, not his.
i think steph and robert will get extra close bye bye andy
That scene felt like the kiss of death for Andy, especially since he's had no proper storylines since he was revealed as not-Gavin. It's a shame because the actor is good. :(
Still, he's a shoo-in for a part on The Walking Dead (which happens to be one of my favourite TV shows) after making such a convincing zombie. :p
Billy's so rarely at work his congregation must be tiny. :ninja:
where is billy junkie brother now
Probably run off with Michael.
so it was craig who ratted on his mum beth
I am so done with Eileen. She was slagging off her own son while he was looking out for her. It's no wonder Todd is so messed up.
Snagglepus
16-09-2016, 21:35
I am so done with Eileen. She was slagging off her own son while she was looking out for her. It's no wonder Todd is so messed up.
Especially when he is referred to as "she". :)
Especially when he is referred to as "she". :)
Sorry, I'm really tired, been a long day, lol. Fixed now though.
parkerman
16-09-2016, 22:32
Why wasn't Sally at the Planning meeting?
Why wasn't Sally at the Planning meeting?
Because she isn't on the Planning Committee. She only knows people who are and put in a good word. This is Sally don'tcha know, who has enormous influence. Yeh, right.
Why wasn't Sally at the Planning meeting?
Because she isn't on the Planning Committee. She only knows people who are and put in a good word. This is Sally don'tcha know, who has enormous influence. Yeh, right.
flappinfanny
16-09-2016, 23:24
I couldn't feel sorry for Beth, but Craig wants to be taken down a peg or two. If I were Beth I'd do a runner and leave the lot of em to it.
parkerman
17-09-2016, 00:14
Because she isn't on the Planning Committee. She only knows people who are and put in a good word. This is Sally don'tcha know, who has enormous influence. Yeh, right.
It's always been a bit ambiguous up to now whether she is actually on the Planning Committee or not. However, even if she is just the ward councillor for such a big development, and having told Phelan she would use her "influence" to support him, she should have been at the meeting to put a word in as ward Councillors are allowed to speak on applications affecting their ward.
Phelans evil pal makes me chuckle, in Doctors he drove a Land Rover complete with snorkel and now in corrie he drives a Range Rover. Im detecting a rider in his contract :D
Steph is the most bland good looking actress in soap land, I cant put my finger on it, maybe she litrally needs to let her hair down more and dump the numpty boyfriend and make her the new Tina ish character.
Steph had way too much make up yesterday she looked like a clown. Andy needs some good scripts he's a good actor and they are making him look like a fool in time for her to dump him
Steph had way too much make up yesterday she looked like a clown. Andy needs some good scripts he's a good actor and they are making him look like a fool in time for her to dump him
or cheat on him
Steph had way too much make up yesterday she looked like a clown. Andy needs some good scripts he's a good actor and they are making him look like a fool in time for her to dump him
or cheat on him
The Phelan/Vinny con storyline is turning out to be a very good one, despite major artistic licence being used for the planning application (or one could call it lack of research depending on how kindly one's feeling towards the Corrie team :D).
Moral chameleon Todd being tempted by the serpent Phelan adds another layer of complexity. Will Todd succumb and, if so, how far will he be willing to go to see his friends and neighbours ripped off?
I used to think the actors who play Beth and Craig were OK but I've recently changed my opinion I'm afraid. I think they're probably better as amusing background characters rather than carrying serious storylines at the forefront of the show. Mind you, they're not the only ones to whom that applies by any means.
I think Todd knows exactly what he is doing and is not taken in at all. I think he is just going along with it to see how far Phelan will go then he will oust him. I may be wrong but I can't see Todd being tempted by money .
I think Todd knows exactly what he is doing and is not taken in at all. I think he is just going along with it to see how far Phelan will go then he will oust him. I may be wrong but I can't see Todd being tempted by money .
I think many upstanding people would be tempted by the promise of riches, if only for a few seconds. Hopefully that's all that's happened in this case. One of the interesting things about Todd as a character is that he's unpredictable and it's often hard for us viewers to know what he's thinking.
Yes but I don't think that Todd will suddenly believe that Phelan is OK after all this time .
Yes but I don't think that Todd will suddenly believe that Phelan is OK after all this time .
No definitely not, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't be willing to work with him if he believed he (and his family) would benefit. It all depends on what direction the Corrie team want to take him.
I wonder if Phelan's story that the intention is that Vinny takes the blame is true? That could mean that Kate Oates sees Phelan as being a long term character.
Don't tell me that Phelan is about to become a victim and get everyone's sympathy . Please noooooooooo. He can't get away with it and be whiter than white.
Don't tell me that Phelan is about to become a victim and get everyone's sympathy . Please noooooooooo. He can't get away with it and be whiter than white.
If that happens at least there are a few characters living on Coronation Street who won't believe him to be a victim.
parkerman
19-09-2016, 10:39
If that happens at least there are a few characters living on Coronation Street who won't believe him to be a victim.
Eileen will though.
The building they've found for the "development" is much more impressive than I imagined it would be. Phelan and Vinny may be expecting to make millions from their con.
The building they've found for the "development" is much more impressive than I imagined it would be. Phelan and Vinny may be expecting to make millions from their con.
I thought that . Are they supposed to be buying it for £65,000. It was a massive building . Huge. A jobbing builder like Phelan would never be able to take on a project that big.
The building they've found for the "development" is much more impressive than I imagined it would be. Phelan and Vinny may be expecting to make millions from their con.
I thought that . Are they supposed to be buying it for £65,000. It was a massive building . Huge. A jobbing builder like Phelan would never be able to take on a project that big.
I also think that no-one really knows where this story is going so that keeps us watching and guessing .
Emerdale, Doctors now Corrie.. the chaps doing well, plus the Land rover dealership he obviously is sponsored by, I may be caught in a loop :ninja:
Beth the bigamist, theres a Jimmy Carr joke in there which Im too scared to say :rotfl:
Emerdale, Doctors now Corrie.. the chaps doing well, plus the Land rover dealership he obviously is sponsored by, I may be caught in a loop :ninja:
I know Ian Kelsey (Vinny) from Casualty. He was a major character for several years back in the day. I really liked him - it may even have been when he left that I stopped watching.
Beth the bigamist, theres a Jimmy Carr joke in there which Im too scared to say :rotfl:
:nono:
I wonder if it's possible Vinny will run off with all the proceeds, leaving Phelan with no money and to take the blame? Now that would be karma! :thumbsup:
I wonder if it's possible Vinny will run off with all the proceeds, leaving Phelan with no money and to take the blame? Now that would be karma! :thumbsup:
That would still leave a lot of Corrie residents out of pocket and I don´t want that to happen :(
That would still leave a lot of Corrie residents out of pocket and I don´t want that to happen :(
The police could catch up with Vinny after a while and recover the money - but hopefully after they've thrown away the key to Phelan's cell. :D
when Anna has an attitude she shows an ugly rough side of her personality. so we will see that when she says i told you so.
when Anna has an attitude she shows an ugly rough side of her personality. so we will see that when she says i told you so.
I'm not a fan of Anna's by any means, but I do think the character deserves to feel smug when Phelan's true colours become apparent to everyone.
That would still leave a lot of Corrie residents out of pocket and I don´t want that to happen :(
no sympathy for eileen if she conned but it be jason who likely will lose all
That would still leave a lot of Corrie residents out of pocket and I don´t want that to happen :(
no sympathy for eileen if she conned but it be jason who likely will lose all
no sympathy for eileen if she conned but it be jason who likely will lose all
It is Jason´s money she will lose :(
I wonder if it's possible Vinny will run off with all the proceeds, leaving Phelan with no money and to take the blame? Now that would be karma! :thumbsup:
Isn't that the story Phelan is going to tell but really they are going to share the proceeds.
It is Jason´s money she will lose :(
both were warned and didn't listen
It is Jason´s money she will lose :(
both were warned and didn't listen
Isn't that the story Phelan is going to tell but really they are going to share the proceeds.
No, what Phelan said would be that Vinny would do a runner taking the money and all the blame leaving Phelan looking like an innocent party (obviously having safely stashed his half of the proceeds).
What I'm suggesting is that Vinny double-crosses Phelan and really takes all the money and leaves proof that Phelan was up to his neck in it. No honour among thieves etc.
I think Todd knows exactly what he is doing and is not taken in at all. I think he is just going along with it to see how far Phelan will go then he will oust him. I may be wrong but I can't see Todd being tempted by money .
I'm hoping that is the case, that he teams up with Phelan to take him down. Sadly I have my doubts.
Don't tell me that Phelan is about to become a victim and get everyone's sympathy . Please noooooooooo. He can't get away with it and be whiter than white.
Considering Kate Oates is in charge, this is most likely exactly what will happen. She managed to redeem the killer psycho Robert on Emmerdale, so a scam artist should be really easy compared to that, lol.
I also think that no-one really knows where this story is going so that keeps us watching and guessing .
Not exactly true, I know because I've read the spoilers. But yes, for most of the viewers it will probably be a shock, which is exactly what Kate wants. She prefers shocking twists and stunts over characterization and character development.
I know a bit but I don't think we know the very final outcome …….do you ? Does he go or does he stay
I know a bit about Vinny and Todd but I don't think we know the very final outcome …….do we ? do you ? Does he go or does he stay
I can imagine Michael getting involved in trying to stop Phelan ...
So now y'all know. Todd was the one who called the bishop :(
Oh bit of a coincidence that he left us phone and bishop rings . If I was going to see Phelan in a deserted building I would make sure I had my phone with me
Oh bit of a coincidence that he left us phone and bishop rings . If I was going to see Phelan in a deserted building I would make sure I had my phone with me
had the bishop caller id or did todd just leave his own mobile number
Todd is playing a clever game. Round one of Phelan's downfall.
had the bishop caller id or did todd just leave his own mobile number
Caller ID I suspect
had the bishop caller id or did todd just leave his own mobile number
Todd called the bishop and pretended to be a Mr Harrison but from his own mobile number so the Bishop called the number
had the bishop caller id or did todd just leave his own mobile number
Todd called the bishop and pretended to be a Mr Harrison but from his own mobile number.
Todd is playing a clever game. Round one of Phelan's downfall.
How do you know Todd is playing though and didn't team up with him for real?
How do you know Todd is playing though and didn't team up with him for real?
Just a feeling. Hah a Phelan.
Something has to bring him down.
How do you know Todd is playing though and didn't team up with him for real?
Just a feeling. Hah a Phelan.
Something or someone has to bring him down.
flappinfanny
19-09-2016, 23:30
Enjoyed the scenes with Todd, Bruno Langley is brilliant in the role and is very watchable. I don't know why he wants to protect that mother of his or his brother.
Eva is really grating on me, I would love some one to smack her in the chops. Shut up, just shut up!!!! Billy deserves to get back with Sean and be completely bored to death for the rest of his naturals. Here endeth the sermon.
Todd is playing a clever game. Round one of Phelan's downfall.
I'd love to believe that, but his attitude to Tracey tells me he's not playing a game. He had absolutely no reason to put on a bitter and twisted act for her. All that he needed to say was that he'd scored a better job.
Also, his total lack of remorse and understanding of Billy's feelings about him calling the bishop prove that he's got very little conscience. Bearing that in mind, and remembering that his sole reason for hating Phelan has been his suspicion that he's taking his mum and brother for a ride, why should he care about anyone else now he's reassured that his family are protected and he himself is in line for a big pay day?
Saying all that...Todd's very obvious deep hurt over being dumped has ramped up dark side, so I do think it's quite possible he'll have a change of heart and end up doing the right thing. I just don't think that's his intention at this moment in time.
I hope I'm wrong! :eek: :crying: :ninja:
todd now is thinking of himself getting the money
He did say he was going to get Phelan. He didn't know how yet but he will get him. I think he has a plan and going undercover.
He did say he was going to get Phelan. He didn't know how yet but he will get him. I think he has a plan and going undercover.
Yes, I haven't forgotten about that. It was a very pointed remark, and soap writers usually put in lines like that for a reason so I totally understand your point of view and admit it could be correct.
However, Todd pulling a fast one on Phelan and Vinny just doesn't jibe with his behaviour after Billy dumped him in my opinion (for the reasons I've explained above). This is why I'm thinking Todd is sincere at the moment but might have a change of heart and realise he's got the in he wanted to bring Phelan down. (Or alternatively the contradictions could just be bad writing. :p)
tammyy2j
20-09-2016, 13:20
Enjoyed the scenes with Todd, Bruno Langley is brilliant in the role and is very watchable. I don't know why he wants to protect that mother of his or his brother.
Eva is really grating on me, I would love some one to smack her in the chops. Shut up, just shut up!!!! Billy deserves to get back with Sean and be completely bored to death for the rest of his naturals. Here endeth the sermon.
I hope Sean and Billy can become friends again and not go back as a couple, they were very mismatched
I hope Sean and Billy can become friends again and not go back as a couple, they were very mismatched
They work very well as friends.
I don't necessarily like the direction Kate is taking Todd, I think it was unnecessary to make him "bad" again, to team up with Phelan and do something so incredibly stupid as calling the bishop. Todd had come a long way, he was starting to act more selfless, he actually cared about other people, Billy, Sean, Sarah, Eileen, Jason, even Tracy. It was really nice to see that softer side of him and that he isn't bad, he's a good guy deep down. He is capable of love, friendships and compassion for other people. I disagree with Kate's choice to have him team up with Phelan because I feel all the progress he has made lately has been a waste. All those months of seeing him grow and change for the better are now for nothing. But I digress. I would prefer him taking down Phelan instead of teaming up with him and reading Facebook comments it seems like 90 % of the fans of the show agree with me. So again, I think Kate made a mistake, but whatever. That's just my own opinion.
Aside from that though, the episodes yesterday were well done. As much as I hate Todd going "bad" again, at least he seems a bit more conflicted this time than back when he took revenge on Eileen and Jason, so maybe he has grown. I think he was heartbroken, upset and angry so he just acted out, he didn't think when he teamed up with Phelan. In other words it's just Todd being Todd, he is so impulsive and never thinks through the consequences of his actions. You could see he instantly regretted it though, which was nice to see. Maybe he has changed, maybe he isn't all "bad" after all. It's funny because despite the bad boy act I feel like Todd actually is a decent person, despite him saying otherwise. I feel like the bad boy act is just a cover he puts up because he's heart and broken on the inside. I get it, it can't be easy, he keeps messing up when he doesn't mean to. There has to be a reason why he self destructs like this all the time, I hope Kate explores it, what happened to him in London. It's like he thinks he doesn't deserve to be happy and that everyone else is better off without him.
Also, a side note, you could tell he was completely heartbroken over Billy dumping him. His face and tears said it all. Didn't look like a person who was just stringing another person along. So I hope this can help shut up those who doubted Todd was genuine with Billy, when it's obvious he was. Heck... even Billy said despite Todd the fact that Todd lied and manipulated him, it didn't come from a place of malice, and Todd wasn't wrong about the church. It made Billy consider maybe leaving after all. And also.. it gives me hope that Todd and Billy still have a future. I still believe they care very deeply for each other. Those feelings won't go away even if they're not together anymore. And Billy saying those things about Todd, understanding where Todd was coming from, even defending him, after he betrayed him, says a lot about Billy. After the initial anger had died down he knew Todd didn't mean anything bad by it, it was still wrong of course. Instead of manipulating the situation Todd should have just tried to talk to him about it. But anyway.. I think after a while, they'll manage to work things out. But it will take time, Billy is very hurt and angry right now, as he should be. He was betrayed by him. But yes, I still believe there is hope for them, the Billy scene at the end of the episode gave me hope that they will eventually get back together.
PS: Bruno Langley is a fantastic actor and it pisses me off that he doesn't get more credit.
He is a good actor and I think he's better looking than most in Corrie
tammyy2j
21-09-2016, 12:20
I think the break up with Billy was the catalyst to push Todd into Phelan's deal, he wasn't thinking rationally, once the enormity of the deal sinks in I cannot see Todd going through it all in the end but this is a good way for him to bring down Phelan and Vinny, keeping in close with them
I still think that Todd is playing a clever game , gone undercover and is going to bring Phelan down. I do hope so because it is a MUCH better story than Todd getting tempted by money and includes a lovely come - uppance.IMO.
I think the break up with Billy was the catalyst to push Todd into Phelan's deal, he wasn't thinking rationally, once the enormity of the deal sinks in I cannot see Todd going through it all in the end but this is a good way for to bring down Phelan and Vinny keeping in close
This is one of the three scenarios I thought of as possible, basically 1. Todd teaming up with them for real 2. Todd teaming up with them to take them down or 3. Todd teaming up with them then something happens that makes him change his mind and he decides to take them down instead. I think this is the third scenario. It's better than 1, but I still would have preferred 2. Although I get it.. Billy breaking up with him was the thing that made him join them. He clearly didn't think straight. He was upset, hurt, angry and made an impulsive decision, without thinking through the consequences, typical Todd, just like the bishop thing. It looks like he instantly regretted it though.
I feel so bad for Todd. He is just SO broken on the inside, so messed up. His comment about not sleeping well in years was just so heartbreaking. I just want to give him a hug already 😭😭😭😭😭
I feel so bad for Todd. He is just SO broken on the inside, so messed up. His comment about not sleeping well in years was just so heartbreaking. I just want to give him a hug already ����������
It was sad. :(
I'm glad to see his conscience is already pricking him, but he's trapped now he's made a deal with the devil. As Phelan says, Eileen and Jason will lose out if the scam fails. And half a million pounds is a huge incentive!
Also, it's not enough that he's disgusted at Phelan targeting someone vulnerable like Alex. He needs to actively prevent the latter from losing out if there's any hope of him being redeemed.
He's clever though so he may find to bring down the whole house of cards that doesn't harm his family (and hopefully anybody else).
RogerOver
23-09-2016, 01:55
This is one of the three scenarios I thought of as possible, basically 1. Todd teaming up with them for real 2. Todd teaming up with them to take them down or 3. Todd teaming up with them then something happens that makes him change his mind and he decides to take them down instead. I think this is the third scenario. It's better than 1, but I still would have preferred 2. Although I get it.. Billy breaking up with him was the thing that made him join them. He clearly didn't think straight. He was upset, hurt, angry and made an impulsive decision, without thinking through the consequences, typical Todd, just like the bishop thing. It looks like he instantly regretted it though.
Of course he didn't think straight - he's gay.
(sorry!)
RogerOver
23-09-2016, 02:01
I still think that Todd is playing a clever game , gone undercover and is going to bring Phelan down. I do hope so because it is a MUCH better story than Todd getting tempted by money and includes a lovely come - uppance.IMO.
I'd go with that too. From what I've read, looks to me like 90% of members are keen for Phelan to get his pudding - err, err, just desserts.
RogerOver
23-09-2016, 02:01
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flappinfanny
24-09-2016, 23:40
I was expecting the Mary and Tracey Luv scenes to be highly amusing, but so far not really a titter. Perhaps I was expecting too much? I think Coronation Street has lost the ability to be funny.
I was expecting the Mary and Tracey Luv scenes to be highly amusing, but so far not really a titter. Perhaps I was expecting too much? I think Coronation Street has lost the ability to be funny.
You're right! I hadn't noticed before but Corrie has become far more serious since Kate Oates took over.
Yeah the street is missing Lister, whos now doing his Red Dwarf stint on Dave :rotfl: ( Criag Charles)
Im still hoping Tod was just playing the ex bloke from BBCs Doctors (Howard Balamy pre that Emerdale) and Phelan, but then Todd has always been a git!?
Kathy? Alex wants his own brand new expressive flat so she thinks whats his face should pay for it, its a delusional story line, but then she is the hoarder who owns a house who no longer hoards or has a house or the money she would get from selling her house.?
Even if Alex is the seed of her husband, it still makes the kid her nephew, no change there and she knows of the afair anyway.
I've been thinking about Cathy's big house too.
Corrie being deliberately vague about financial and legal matters is something we've discussed on this forum several times in the past. (For example: Carla was going to buy half of the Rovers and even celebrated the deal in the pub, only for it to dawn on us months later that the sale couldn't have gone through.)
If I remember correctly, when Roy first got to know Cathy she was in debt and hiding from bailiffs because she hadn't paid any bills since her husband had died. However, I find it unlikely that - even if she's sold that big house to pay off her debts - there wouldn't be a substantial sum left over (presumably she would have owned it outright after his death). Why on earth didn't the writers include a line or two to explain what happened to the house? It's a pretty big part of her life to ignore!
As far as the hoarding goes, well it's just to be expected that a completely disabling psychological problem that few completely recover from in reality is cured by the well-meaning interference of some nosy neighbours. Luckily Cathy didn't even need the magical counselling that soon cures most soap mental health problems! :wall:
RogerOver
25-09-2016, 04:35
I was expecting the Mary and Tracey Luv scenes to be highly amusing, but so far not really a titter. Perhaps I was expecting too much? I think Coronation Street has lost the ability to be funny.
I would have normally posted this sort of stuff in the Classic Quotes forum, but all these were from the last episode.
Maybe my sense of humour is just too obscure, but this is why I love British humour, as there's just so much hidden away in there:
Cathy: I don’t want Norris complaining he’s found a hairy sultana under his table again.
Mary: People would flock from all corners of the cul de sac to admire my hanging gardens of Babylon.
Audrey: Not everyone’s got the cheekbones for Victoria Beckham, have they? (Funny for me, because or a split second I thought Audrey was going to say Victoria Sandwich.)
Tracy: The last time I looked we didn’t have any Latin customers, so just stick to the English. Comprende?
Alex burns his arm. Freddie: Put his head between his legs.
The dog that swallowed a ping-pong ball. Audrey: The dog was insured for illness, not accidents. Freddie: Huh, an act of dog.
Rita outside the shop talking to the Weatherfield Gazette dummy.
I think there's loadsa humour on-going, maybe not too obvious though?
Snagglepus
25-09-2016, 08:54
It looks like Sharif will have to run off with his floosy now he has been sacked.
RogerOver
25-09-2016, 08:59
It looks like Sharif will have to run off with his floosy now he has been sacked.
Quite, he'll be a non-existant character living in a non-existant flat.
RogerOver
25-09-2016, 08:59
It looks like Sharif will have to run off with his floosy now he has been sacked.
Quite, he'll be a non-existant character living in a non-existant flat.
You're quite right, Roger, there was more humour in Friday's episodes than I remembered. I particularly liked Mary's hanging gardens of Babylon quip! :D
I would have normally posted this sort of stuff in the Classic Quotes forum, but all these were from the last episode.
Maybe my sense of humour is just too obscure, but this is why I love British humour, as there's just so much hidden away in there:
Cathy: I don’t want Norris complaining he’s found a hairy sultana under his table again.
Mary: People would flock from all corners of the cul de sac to admire my hanging gardens of Babylon.
Audrey: Not everyone’s got the cheekbones for Victoria Beckham, have they? (Funny for me, because or a split second I thought Audrey was going to say Victoria Sandwich.)
Tracy: The last time I looked we didn’t have any Latin customers, so just stick to the English. Comprende?
Alex burns his arm. Freddie: Put his head between his legs.
The dog that swallowed a ping-pong ball. Audrey: The dog was insured for illness, not accidents. Freddie: Huh, an act of dog.
Rita outside the shop talking to the Weatherfield Gazette dummy.
I think there's loadsa humour on-going, maybe not too obvious though?
I smiled at all of those :D
I was expecting the Mary and Tracey Luv scenes to be highly amusing, but so far not really a titter. Perhaps I was expecting too much? I think Coronation Street has lost the ability to be funny.
It was a ****ing idiotic decision in the first place to have Todd quit the flower shop. Todd and Tracy were great together. They have chemistry together and their friendship is just awesome. Once again it proves that Kate Oates has no idea what the **** she's doing with Todd. She's so hellbent on making him bad again that she can't see the consequences of what she's doing.. having Todd quit the flower shop is just one of the seriously messed up decisions. Having one of only three gay characters on the show betray his own boyfriend wasn't exactly good either. To turn him bad after 6 months of not even a hint of his selfish behavior resurfacing is bad writing. Don't even get me started on the soap trope of evil gay characters. Can't the gay characters be happy for once? Why would she have the ONE gay couple on the show be ruined by one part betraying the other? It just sucks. It's awful. I can't stand the way she has been treating them. I wish Kate Oates had never become the producer. She is ruining my favorite character. I bet if the old producer had still been in charge that Todd would have continued his progress, he wouldn't have had Todd become bad again in the blink of an eye when he has not shown even a hint of being that guy for the past 6 months. It's bad writing. If you're gonna have Todd be bad, fine.. show him regress into his bad past behavior over time ffs, don't let it come out of the blue. It's awful writing. Then again.. it's Kate Oates so I'm not exactly surprised. I really cannot stand her work. She is so awful.
RogerOver
25-09-2016, 10:39
You're quite right, Roger, there was more humour in Friday's episodes than I remembered. I particularly liked Mary's hanging gardens of Babylon quip! :D
Yes, that one on its own is good, because, 1) corners of a cul sac, and 2) "flocking", what, say 20 yards!
RogerOver
25-09-2016, 10:39
You're quite right, Roger, there was more humour in Friday's episodes than I remembered. I particularly liked Mary's hanging gardens of Babylon quip! :D
Yes, that one on its own is good, because, 1) corners of a cul sac, and 2) "flocking", what, say 20 yards!
tammyy2j
25-09-2016, 21:54
I hope Todd goes back working soon for Tracy, I like their twisted friendship :p
I don't think Todd has turned bad. I think he has just gone undercover in order to take Phelan down. He said he would do whatever it takes and I think the "badness" is all an act. I hope I am right .
I hope Todd goes back working soon for Tracy, I like their twisted friendship :p
Me too. Yet another mistake by Kate though. I don't agree with her choices at all, to separate Todd from everyone in his life. I get why she had to do it, for him to go bad. I still think it was a bad decision though because seeing him with Billy, Tracy, Sean, Eva etc is basically what I liked most about the past 6 months. He grew to become more caring and less selfish. Having Todd fall out with everyone was such a bad idea. Sorry, just my opinion.
Billy seemed so done with Todd in today's episode. It was almost like he had already moved on. That said, I think deep down he still cares about him, otherwise he wouldn't have said"I fear for him". Just one minor pet peeve I had about the episode: Todd telling Eileen about Billy off screen. That could have been a really sweet moment between them, where we'd actually get to see Eileen support her son for a change. And also it would have been a nice change in this scam storyline, showing that Todd does have feelings, and he is hurt by Billy dumping him even if it was his own fault. Granted, we did get Eileen trying to convince Billy to give him another chance, even if she failed.
when did billy get suspicious of phelan and vinny that he warning eileen
when did billy get suspicious of phelan and vinny that he warning eileen
Yeah Im confused too..... but then this whole plot is so fictional any solicitor would pull the thing apart in seconds, only cash buyers not getting in surveyors/valuers etc would fall for this con... but then I know cash buyers may be wanting to save themselves the 2 grand or so which those bods would cost them. (just watch Homes under the Hammer)
So is Todd now evil or is he actually trying to pull down the scam from within? Did he sense he was about to be ended by evil ex dead manager of BBCs the Mill Howard? (doctors)
I feel sorry for Ozzies real owner, thats a cash cow he has lost with the yapper being written out of the show, although we went for a long period s when he wasnt seen.
The actor who plays Alex was again the star of the epp for me.
So Roy dosent love Sean Beans ex wife, sorry I mean Kathy now, thats an awfully astute observation from a man who couldnt deserne steam from smoke coming from the Woodie.
someone really needs to have a strong word with the duplication monkeys :nono:
So disappointed. I really thought we were rid of Alex. No such luck. Like a bad penny. Can't stand him.
when did billy get suspicious of phelan and vinny that he warning eileen
Didn't Todd tell him about it when he thought Eileen was in danger? Or am I just remembering wrong?
Yeah Im confused too..... but then this whole plot is so fictional any solicitor would pull the thing apart in seconds, only cash buyers not getting in surveyors/valuers etc would fall for this con... but then I know cash buyers may be wanting to save themselves the 2 grand or so which those bods would cost them. (just watch Homes under the Hammer)
So is Todd now evil or is he actually trying to pull down the scam from within? Did he sense he was about to be ended by evil ex dead manager of BBCs the Mill Howard? (doctors)
Good point. I honestly think you need characters who are idiots for this storyline to work. Didn't Todd say it's not his fault that people are thick? Lol
And about Todd now possibly being evil... honestly who the hell knows. This storyline is so badly done I have no idea what his motivations are. Don't even get me started on the idiocy of the scam in the first place. Why Kate decided to have a legacy character like Todd involved in the scam is beyond me. Good luck in redeemeing him, Kate. You're gonna need it.
parkerman
29-09-2016, 09:24
I'm not quite clear from your posts, livden, whether you think the idea of turning Todd back into a bad boyis a good one or not. You haven't really said anything about it. And what do you think of Kate Oates? Do you have any opinion about her? Could you clarify please?
I'm not quite clear from your posts, livden, whether you think the idea of turning Todd back into a bad boyis a good one or not. You haven't really said anything about it. And what do you think of Kate Oates? Do you have any opinion about her? Could you clarify please?
Was there any need to personally attack me, seriously?! What I wrote in my post wasn't even that bad. I hope you can refrain from personal attacks in the future. We are all allowed to our opinions and you are allowed to disagree, but please do not do it the way you just did because it's uncalled for.
tammyy2j
29-09-2016, 11:36
Didn't Todd tell him about it when he thought Eileen was in danger? Or am I just remembering wrong?
I thought Billy was on Phelan and Eileen's side, telling Todd he was wrong and being paranoid or did something happen to change his view that I maybe missed and he believes Todd now
I do not think it was meant in that way. I think livden like most of us liked to new Todd and do not like the recent switch to bad guy. We are hoping that he redeems himself and exposes Phelan and vinny and saves the day. Kate Oates must be blamed for this change as she is in charge now.
tammyy2j
29-09-2016, 12:34
I do think in the end Todd will be the hero and come good
Someone will be a casualty but do not know who
Yeah I think Todd is smarter than Phelan :)
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