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You can tell they did some bad editing it was all over place I thighs I had missed an episode
Someone will be a casualty but do not know who
pat or vinny to die probably
Oh no I have missed an episode was one on today at 7.30?
Oh no I have missed an episode was one on today at 7.30?
don't think so
Oh no I have missed an episode was one on today at 7.30?
No, you have not missed an episode today :)
Oh no I have missed an episode was one on today at 7.30?
No, you have not missed an episode today :)
I just realised I missed one yesterday no wonder watching this episode was a bit crazy and out of sync
I appreciated that Todd opened up about his past, and I think it was important that it was Billy who he opened up to. It was good to see why he behaves the way he does, why he self destructs so much. At least he knows why. His talk about almost being engaged to a guy, then getting dumped, and then the HIV/prep stuff was very powerful. It's also good that Corrie is modern enough to actually cover these issues. I also liked the Todd and Billy scenes at A&E. But dear lord.. how much sh*t will Todd have happening to him?! This can't end well, right? I feel he's in too deep with Phelan. The more he pushed Phelan the more Phelan pushed back. He is not happy with him at all. I'm pretty sure now that he will end up getting hurt (or even possibly killed) at some point.
But on the other hand.. the talk about him almost being engaged once.. is that foreshadowing? One can only hope I guess. I have so many emotions after tonight's episode. Mixed emotions, because he still didn't apologize to Billy. I hope he would, but he didn't. He still thinks what he did was the right thing to do. I wish he wasn't so cocky about it. But on the other hand.. he did make Billy reconsider being a vicar. But yeah.. what he did was still wrong and I still don't feel comfortable about him calling the bishop and then being so nonchalant about it.
I hope he does apologise Billy suits being a vicar. I hope he goes back to what he loves
did kirk and maria have to sing, make it more cringeworthy, the acting was brutal
I hope he does apologise Billy suits being a vicar. I hope he goes back to what he loves
I agree. I was kinda gutted to see Billy consider quitting his job as a vicar. I know he said he just needed a break, but even so it still doesn't make what Todd did right. It made me sick to see him be all cocky implying that he did him a favor, ugh. BTW, it would have been nice to see more of Billy being conflicted ON SCREEN, not off.
did kirk and maria have to sing, make it more cringeworthy, the acting was brutal
That scene did nothing for me. I was expecting to cry my eyes out, but it was just so "meh". I don't know if it was the acting or cringeyness of it all, or the fact that it came right after the amazing Holly storyline on Emmerdale. It just all fell flat for me.
The other predatory lesbian on the street, the one thats not Sophie, the ex army lady really is gunning to get Maria It just makes me wonder why the show keeps portraying lesbians like this?
So Michaels moving back in, like Dave said its his house not Gails. Id ban the tractor from my house.
By by black woofer dog, I never did know your real name. End of cash cow for real owner.
The other predatory lesbian on the street, the one thats not Sophie, the ex army lady really is gunning to get Maria It just makes me wonder why the show keeps portraying lesbians like this?
So Michaels moving back in, like Dave said its his house not Gails. Id ban the tractor from my house.
By by black woofer dog, I never did know your real name. End of cash cow for real owner.
Did that Oz really have cancer or was it just another Caz's plan to get closer to Maria..? She took him to vet..I didn't watch closely that bit..
I just felt sorry for the poor dog..he must have been so confused...The actress playing Maria is really bad in acting..made it so much worse.
Did that Oz really have cancer or was it just another Caz's plan to get closer to Maria..? She took him to vet..I didn't watch closely that bit..
I just felt sorry for the poor dog..he must have been so confused...The actress playing Maria is really bad in acting..made it so much worse.
Did that Oz really have cancer or was it just another Caz's plan to get closer to Maria..? She took him to vet..I didn't watch closely that bit..
I just felt sorry for the poor dog..he must have been so confused...The actress playing Maria is really bad in acting..made it so much worse.
The vet came to their house to put him to sleep, surely he would not have done that if he did not know hat the dog had cancer?
someone really needs to have a strong word with the duplication monkeys :nono:
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I really enjoyed seeing Todd drop his facade and reveal his true feelings to Billy at the hospital. And at last we got to hear why Todd returned from London so bitter and twisted! I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't something more juicy than being dumped (I was imagining perhaps he'd accidentally killed someone in a hit and run and been ravaged by the guilt ever since lol), but then I've known someone who became so bitter after being dumped that he treated all woman as disposable playthings from thereon in, so Todd's story is in fact very believable.
I'm very glad his return to the dark side prompted by being rejected didn't last long after all. He and Billy still love each other so much that it's only a matter of time before they get together again. It's good that Billy won't take him straight back because Todd has to know that he's no pushover for a relationship to work.
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 think he half believed Todd, but there has been a definite jump between the conversations we saw between Todd and Billy about Phelan, and Billy warning Eileen.
I hope he does apologise Billy suits being a vicar. I hope he goes back to what he loves
I don't know if I've missed an episode, but the last thing I saw was Billy having doubts about being a vicar. Now he's taken a break from it?
That scene did nothing for me. I was expecting to cry my eyes out, but it was just so "meh". I don't know if it was the acting or cringeyness of it all, or the fact that it came right after the amazing Holly storyline on Emmerdale. It just all fell flat for me.
I agree the scene of Ozzy's death fell flat. I'm a terrible softy over animals so I was expecting to be howling. Perhaps all the talking and singing destroyed the emotion for me. I (like many of you I'm sure) have had to have several beloved terminally ill pets put down and I was always far too traumatised to carry on a conversation while it was happening. :(
The same applied to me .. Holly´s death moved me very much ... Ozzy not at all ... but then we have hardly seen the dog until he suddenly needed to be taken to the vet and vet says he needs to be put down the next day? And Samia can´t act for toffee so does not make it any more believable :(
Internet says Corrie fans breaking down over scenes of his death,
Good Lord, the dog is not dead in real life ..:nono:
So do we believe Phelan truly loves Eileen? He's stated so a couple of times recently and appeared to be completely sincere about it, but I'm finding it a bit hard to believe. The Phelan who ripped off Owen and blackmailed Anna into sex wasn't capable of love as far as I'm concerned - but could Kate Oates be attempting to soften him slightly? :hmm:
tammyy2j
01-10-2016, 00:31
So do we believe Phelan truly loves Eileen? He's stated so a couple of times recently and appeared to be completely sincere about it, but I'm finding it a bit hard to believe. The Phelan who ripped off Owen and blackmailed Anna into sex wasn't capable of love as far as I'm concerned - but could Kate Oates be attempting to soften him slightly? :hmm:
I am sorry but I don't think he really loves her, he needs to keep Todd on side somehow
It is great that everyone on the street has money to invest in one of these flats :p
It is great that everyone on the street has money to invest in one of these flats :p
And that they're all prepared to wait months for their new homes to be built when there's probably dozens of flats/houses for sale in the immediate area. At least they had David point out the incongruity of Sarah doing this - but I notice she didn't give a sensible reply!
So Todd finally did the right thing an apologized to Billy. Good for him. I'm glad they're back together. I don't think it will last though. Todd is hiding the scam from him and when Billy finds out he will dump him again. It's so obvious. I think "no secrets" was foreshadowing, just like with Sarah's "don't mess it up".
He has to lie to keep himself alive and Eileen. Billy knowing too much will put him at risk. He can explain that later. It's crazy how people are putting down 15k deposits and not getting mortgage advice. Sarah would not be able to get a flat in Manchester with a few shifts in a pub and £15.000. I know how hard it was for me to get on the property ladder 23 years ago in London when it was'nt crazy prices then.
I think Kate Oates is trying to confuse about Phelan by maybe showing another side. I often thought how he let his ex kick him out and leave him with nothing without seeking revenge. I know he deserved it but that does not hold a character like Phelan back. He does not want anyone dead over the scam.
He has to lie to keep himself alive and Eileen. Billy knowing too much will put him at risk. He can explain that later. It's crazy how people are putting down 15k deposits and not getting mortgage advice. Sarah would not be able to get a flat in Manchester with a few shifts in a pub and £15.000. I know how hard it was for me to get on the property ladder 23 years ago in London when it was'nt crazy prices then.
I think Kate Oates is trying to confuse about Phelan by maybe showing another side. I often thought how he let his ex kick him out and leave him with nothing without seeking revenge. I know he deserved it but that does not hold a character like Phelan back. He does not want anyone dead over the scam.
He has to lie to keep himself alive and Eileen. Billy knowing too much will put him at risk. He can explain that later. It's crazy how people are putting down 15k deposits and not getting mortgage advice. Sarah would not be able to get a flat in Manchester with a few shifts in a pub and £15.000. I know how hard it was for me to get on the property ladder 23 years ago in London when it was'nt crazy prices then.
I think Kate Oates is trying to confuse about Phelan by maybe showing another side. I often thought how he let his ex kick him out and leave him with nothing without seeking revenge. I know he deserved it but that does not hold a character like Phelan back. He does not want anyone dead over the scam.
I agree. What surprises me the most about all of this is that she is making Phelan more nuanced. I wonder if she is trying to redeem him. Maybe he will be the one saving Todd, sacrificing his own life? And yeah you're right Todd can explain to Billy that they threatened him and he couldn't get out. But it still doesn't change the fact that he went into the scam willingly. I don't see how he'll be able to explain that away.
I think Kate Oates may be trying to redeem Phelan enough to make him a long term character rather than someone out-and-out evil who has a short shelf life on the street. I don't blame Kate if that's her intention because Connor McIntyre is a good and entertaining actor plus he works very well as a partner for Eileen and an antagonist for Todd.
However, if the intention is to redeem him enough to stick around, I'm going to have trouble forgetting what he did to Anna... :thumbsdow
I don't know if anyone else thinks that this Def's woman(always forget her name...the blondie..) is quite creepy with his kids..? What did she mean by revenge? Is she planning to do something...Mary looked worried..I think she's not nice at all, never liked her.
Thank God, Maria is off for few episodes(I hope!!)
Todd will be a hero..And go David-get Macca!!! (always think of Paul McCartney...:D )
I don't know if anyone else thinks that this Def's woman(always forget her name...the blondie..) is quite creepy with his kids..? What did she mean by revenge? Is she planning to do something...Mary looked worried..I think she's not nice at all, never liked her.
Thank God, Maria is off for few episodes(I hope!!)
Todd will be a hero..And go David-get Macca!!! (always think of Paul McCartney...:D )
I don't know if anyone else thinks that this Def's woman(always forget her name...the blondie..) is quite creepy with his kids..? What did she mean by revenge? Is she planning to do something...Mary looked worried..I think she's not nice at all, never liked her.
I'm pretty sure Erica just meant a jokey revenge in the same vein as the trick played on her. Mary was unhappy about it because she thought the conflict between Erica and the kids was over. She seems to enjoy working in the flower shop and having some independence from the kids.
I don't know if anyone else thinks that this Def's woman(always forget her name...the blondie..) is quite creepy with his kids..? What did she mean by revenge? Is she planning to do something...Mary looked worried..I think she's not nice at all, never liked her.
Thank God, Maria is off for few episodes(I hope!!)
Todd will be a hero..And go David-get Macca!!! (always think of Paul McCartney...:D )
I don´t think she will be off screen for long as Caz will have called the UK Home Office to tell them about the bogus marriage between Maria and Pablo
One of the many recurring complaints I read online about Corrie is that it's so old fashioned and needs bringing into the modern world. Therefore, I was pleased to see very modern technology used twice during Friday's episodes: Gemma's contactless payment in the Rovers (has anyone ever paid for drinks with anything other than cash in the Rovers before?) and Caz using a voice command on her phone.
One of the many recurring complaints I read online about Corrie is that it's so old fashioned and needs bringing into the modern world. Therefore, I was pleased to see very modern technology used twice during Friday's episodes: Gemma's contactless payment in the Rovers (has anyone ever paid for drinks with anything other than cash in the Rovers before?) and Caz using a voice command on her phone.
Yes, I noticed that too and was well impressed
I think Dev's kids are not all innocent especially the girl she will give Tracy a run for her money later.
flappinfanny
02-10-2016, 00:11
I think Dev's kids are not all innocent especially the girl she will give Tracy a run for her money later.
As Gloria said Asda and Aldi. :D
parkerman
02-10-2016, 11:54
I was pleased to see very modern technology used...during Friday's episodes: Gemma's contactless payment in the Rovers.
I think that might have been under pressure from Visa to up their product placement profile a bit!
As far as the flats go, it is, of course, just another of these totally unrealistic storylines. Where did Vinny and Phelan get all the money that would be needed to buy that complex for development? The size of it would run into millions. Why has practically everyone in the Street suddenly decided they need a flat and that it has to be there? Why has no-one involved a solicitor in looking over the contract? And many other points as raised above by various people. But, hey ho, that's the Corrie we all know and love....
One of the many recurring complaints I read online about Corrie is that it's so old fashioned and needs bringing into the modern world. Therefore, I was pleased to see very modern technology used twice during Friday's episodes: Gemma's contactless payment in the Rovers (has anyone ever paid for drinks with anything other than cash in the Rovers before?) and Caz using a voice command on her phone.
How does voice command work then ? I was baffled by that ! I use contactless through but always terrified of losing my card . Someone could have a whale of a time with it in different shops.
parkerman
02-10-2016, 13:24
How does voice command work then ? I was baffled by that ! I use contactless through but always terrified of losing my card . Someone could have a whale of a time with it in different shops.
Just tell Siri or Cortana what you want and they do it for you.
I use Contactless payment whenever I can. It's just so easy.
How does voice command work then ? I was baffled by that ! I use contactless through but always terrified of losing my card . Someone could have a whale of a time with it in different shops.
I've never used voice command myself but I do know that on Android phones it works by the saying "OK Google" and then asking a question. Here's a list of examples of facts you can ask Google that I've copy and pasted from the page I link to below:
Find the time: "What time is it in London?"
Check the weather: "Do I need a jacket today?" or "What's the weather like tomorrow morning?"
Answer trivia questions: "Where was Albert Einstein born?" or "How old is Beyonce?"
Get stock prices: "What's the Google stock price?" (Disclaimer about financial data)
Calculate the tip: "What's the tip for 42 dollars?"
Translate words or phrases: "How do you say cucumber in Spanish?"
Define a word: "What does gluttony mean?"
Convert between units: "What's 16 ounces in pounds?"
Solve a math problem: "What's the square root of 2209?"
Track a package from your Gmail order confirmation: "Where's my package?"
Search within apps on your device: "Search for thai food on Yelp."
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2940021?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
I think what you can ask your phone to do or find out for you via voice command is pretty much limited to your imagination. You can also do similar on iPhones but as I don't have one I don't know anything about that!
As for contactless payments you should get your money back if your card's stolen just as you would for traditional payments.
Edited to add: I cross-posted with parkerman's for more succinct explanation :o
I think that might have been under pressure from Visa to up their product placement profile a bit!
As far as the flats go, it is, of course, just another of these totally unrealistic storylines. Where did Vinny and Phelan get all the money that would be needed to buy that complex for development? The size of it would run into millions. Why has practically everyone in the Street suddenly decided they need a flat and that it has to be there? Why has no-one involved a solicitor in looking over the contract? And many other points as raised above by various people. But, hey ho, that's the Corrie we all know and love....
All that aside. where are they hoping to get mortgages from. Sarah Lou hardly makes a fortune. You are correct. The whole storyline is implausible. Phelen even had to "borrow" his share to go into partnership with Vinnie.
All that aside. where are they hoping to get mortgages from. Sarah Lou hardly makes a fortune. You are correct. The whole storyline is implausible. Phelen even had to "borrow" his share to go into partnership with Vinnie.
The Sarah Louise part of this storyline is particularly nonsensical. How she'll pay the rest of what she thinks she's going to owe on the flat doesn't appear to have occurred to her. As a single mother of two and part-time barmaid I'd have thought her likelihood of getting a mortgage to cover it is very low.
I don't know anything about this so might be talking complete rubbish (not unusual for me :p) but perhaps Vinny would have borrowed most of the money to buy the dilapidated building (which of course he'd have no intention of repaying) or there may be other investors on board expecting to make a killing when the flats are sold.
parkerman
02-10-2016, 17:06
I cross-posted with parkerman's for more succinct explanation :o
Yes, but you actually explained it. I'm sure Louise learnt much more from your post than mine. :D
The Sarah Louise part of this storyline is particularly nonsensical. How she'll pay the rest of what she thinks she's going to owe on the flat doesn't appear to have occurred to her. As a single mother of two and part-time barmaid I'd have thought her likelihood of getting a mortgage to cover it is very low.
I don't know anything about this so might be talking complete rubbish (not unusual for me :p) but perhaps Vinny would have borrowed most of the money to buy the dilapidated building (which of course he'd have no intention of repaying) or there may be other investors on board expecting to make a killing when the flats are sold.
Has Vinnie or Phelan actually shown proof they own the building ?? As far as I know they had some cardboard model made up to show what it should look like, Eileen has been round it but was warned that Health and Safety would not be happy if they knew .... I agree with other comments that mortgages seem to be assumed to come flying through everyone´s doors regardless of income
parkerman
02-10-2016, 17:16
Has Vinnie or Phelan actually shown proof they own the building ?? As far as I know they had some cardboard model made up to show what it should look like, Eileen has been round it but was warned that Health and Safety would not be happy if they knew .... I agree with other comments that mortgages seem to be assumed to come flying through everyone´s doors regardless of income
They got Planning permission from the Council......come to think of it that doesn't prove anything given Corrie's knowledge of how Councils work.
Has Vinnie or Phelan actually shown proof they own the building ?? As far as I know they had some cardboard model made up to show what it should look like, Eileen has been round it but was warned that Health and Safety would not be happy if they knew .... I agree with other comments that mortgages seem to be assumed to come flying through everyone´s doors regardless of income
That's a good point! They could have done some research and laid claim to the building safe in the knowledge nobody else would come forward to say otherwise at least in the near future. I would hope that real councils check these things, but who knows with Corrie's fantasy version?
Has Vinnie or Phelan actually shown proof they own the building ?? As far as I know they had some cardboard model made up to show what it should look like, Eileen has been round it but was warned that Health and Safety would not be happy if they knew .... I agree with other comments that mortgages seem to be assumed to come flying through everyone´s doors regardless of income
In my country you need to pay 15 % of what the apartment/house costs just to get a loan to cover the 85 %.
parkerman
02-10-2016, 18:30
That's a good point! They could have done some research and laid claim to the building safe in the knowledge nobody else would come forward to say otherwise at least in the near future. I would hope that real councils check these things, but who knows with Corrie's fantasy version?
Strange as it seems you can apply for planning permission on buildings you don't own but you have to show some proof from the actual owners that you have a right to make the alterations or that a sale is going through. Any council should thoroughly check ownership or permission. That is one of the reasons planning permission for a development like this would normally take several months. Of course in Corrie, permission was all done and dusted in a couple of weeks.
Edit: P.S. It's not difficult for the Council to check ownership with the Land Registry.
A lot of these scams happen so there must be some loopholes somewhere. When he showed Eileen the premises I thought he had borrowed the keys from the owner.
There is no way vinny would have bought the premises . He was desperate to get Eileens money so had nothing as far as I am concerned.
Sarah has nothing to prove earnings over last few months. She's probably been signing on.
A lot of these scams happen so there must be some loopholes somewhere. When he showed Eileen the premises I thought he had borrowed the keys from the owner.
There is no way vinny would have bought the premises . He was desperate to get Eileens money so had nothing as far as I am concerned.
Sarah has nothing to prove earnings over last few months. She's probably been signing on.
RogerOver
04-10-2016, 02:38
Sarah has nothing to prove earnings over last few months. She's probably been signing on.
Ha ha! There you go, bringing reality into it!
I'm wondering how Eileen had access to the flat development account?
RogerOver
04-10-2016, 09:28
I'm wondering how Eileen had access to the flat development account?
That thought had crossed my mind too. Didn't Eileen transfer the money to Dr Evil's bank account? I didn't remember anything being mentioned at the time about "joint access" to include Eileen?
RogerOver
04-10-2016, 09:28
I'm wondering how Eileen had access to the flat development account?
That thought had crossed my mind too. Didn't Eileen transfer the money to Dr Evil's bank account? I didn't remember anything being mentioned at the time about "joint access" to include Eileen?
That thought had crossed my mind too. Didn't Eileen transfer the money to Dr Evil's bank account? I didn't remember anything being mentioned at the time about "joint access" to include Eileen?
She did indeed transfer the money. It seems to me just about the last thing Phelan and Vinny would do would be to allow Eileen access to their money!
RogerOver
04-10-2016, 09:44
She did indeed transfer the money. It seems to me just about the last thing Phelan and Vinny would do would be to allow Eileen access to their money!
"Their money". Very witty!
RogerOver
04-10-2016, 09:44
She did indeed transfer the money. It seems to me just about the last thing Phelan and Vinny would do would be to allow Eileen access to their money!
"Their money". Very witty!
"Their money". Very witty!
That was completely unintentional unfortunately. :D
Snagglepus
04-10-2016, 11:32
The footballer sketch was embarrassing, expected from the pint pulling buffoon with the stupid face pulling but not from Tim.
parkerman
04-10-2016, 12:24
The footballer sketch was embarrassing, expected from the pint pulling buffoon with the stupid face pulling but not from Tim.
So there's this star footballer, voted best footballer for three years, marrying a Caribbean model and they go to Michelle to plan their wedding!
Right! :rotfl:
The footballer sketch was embarrassing, expected from the pint pulling buffoon with the stupid face pulling but not from Tim.
Steve and Tim were really cringeworthy in those scenes (unfortunately it appears that buffoon Steve brings Tim down to his level) but I thought the actor playing the footballer was very good. He should be brought back as a permanent character.
So there's this star footballer, voted best footballer for three years, marrying a Caribbean model and they go to Michelle to plan their wedding!
Right! :rotfl:
Exactly what I thought, and to make it even more unlikely he had to go out of his way to come to the Rovers rather than her visit his home!
I wouldn't have thought an old-fashioned back street pub would be the image a wannabe sophisticated wedding planner would want to project. :p
tammyy2j
04-10-2016, 12:40
So there's this star footballer, voted best footballer for three years, marrying a Caribbean model and they go to Michelle to plan their wedding!
Right! :rotfl:
Who works her business out of a pub :thumbsdow
tammyy2j
04-10-2016, 14:39
The Sarah Louise part of this storyline is particularly nonsensical. How she'll pay the rest of what she thinks she's going to owe on the flat doesn't appear to have occurred to her. As a single mother of two and part-time barmaid I'd have thought her likelihood of getting a mortgage to cover it is very low.
I don't know anything about this so might be talking complete rubbish (not unusual for me :p) but perhaps Vinny would have borrowed most of the money to buy the dilapidated building (which of course he'd have no intention of repaying) or there may be other investors on board expecting to make a killing when the flats are sold.
Sean has two jobs and still lives as a lodger now of Norris
There was a footballer shown going in pound land not long ago cannot remember who it was. Papers went a bit crazy reporting it. Some people are still careful with money even when they make it rich. I hear J K Rowling regularly gets the bus.
parkerman
04-10-2016, 23:59
There was a footballer shown going in pound land not long ago cannot remember who it was. Papers went a bit crazy reporting it. Some people are still careful with money even when they make it rich.
And why did the press go a bit crazy?
John Terry and Frank Lampard. They are too rich to go to these shops apparently
flappinfanny
06-10-2016, 00:03
All this football mullarkey is a load of old tosh and its not even funny. Nice bit of free advertising for the BBC and Strictly for Saturday from Norris. 7. :D
I suppose the best thing you can say about Corrie at the mo is, it is a harmless easy watch and the 22 minute episodes do go quite quickly, its not too taxing, which is what you want at 7:30, on a dark autumn evening.
All this football mullarkey is a load of old tosh and its not even funny. Nice bit of free advertising for the BBC and Strictly for Saturday from Norris. 7. :D
I suppose the best thing you can say about Corrie at the mo is, it is a harmless easy watch and the 22 minute episodes do go quite quickly, its not too taxing, which is what you want at 7:30, on a dark autumn evening.
I think Corrie's pretty good at the moment (football malarkey aside :D). I'm finding both the effect of Kylie's murder on David and the flat scam storyline compelling.
I'm very glad that my fears that Kate Oates is trying to soften Phelan don't appear to have been borne out. He's obviously intending to abscond with Vinny and all the money, leaving the Grimshaws broke. I suppose he still has time to redeem himself however...
Looks like he is going to do a runner. I hope he succeeds that will wipe the smile off Eileens face......until she gets her next fella. Which will be shortly after. Maybe he will be a a copper this time in the shape of the family liaison officer or the bank manager who helps her deal with the fraud. In real life she s very nice
RogerOver
07-10-2016, 02:49
I'm very glad that my fears that Kate Oates is trying to soften Phelan don't appear to have been borne out. He's obviously intending to abscond with Vinny and all the money, leaving the Grimshaws broke. I suppose he still has time to redeem himself however...
Phelan redeem himself? That's an oxymoron if ever I saw one! I'd rather refer to him as Dr Evil.
I think David's storyline is getting bit too dark..
I agree. Sounds like he is going to kill himself as well as the kids in the process of revenge
It is a horrible storyline.
Jack P Shepherd has just signed another contract for a year, so I doubt he is going to kill himself nor the kids
Good but that's because his family stop him. It is a daft storyline as David would never think of harming his kids.
Phelan redeem himself? That's an oxymoron if ever I saw one! I'd rather refer to him as Dr Evil.
I agree lol. What I should have said is that he could redeem himself (at least in the eyes of most of the street residents) enough to stay on as a longer term character.
Which it looks like is going to happen as Connor McIntyre has just had his contract extended
RogerOver
07-10-2016, 10:53
I agree lol. What I should have said is that he could redeem himself (at least in the eyes of most of the street residents) enough to stay on as a longer term character.
Oh right, well maneuvered there!
Just doing a search on Connor McIntyre (Phelan). He was apparently in Corro in the 1960s. Anyone care to shed some light on this?
RogerOver
07-10-2016, 10:53
I agree lol. What I should have said is that he could redeem himself (at least in the eyes of most of the street residents) enough to stay on as a longer term character.
Oh right, well maneuvered there!
Just doing a search on Connor McIntyre (Phelan). He was apparently in Corro in the 1960s. Anyone care to shed some light on this?
Just doing a search on Connor McIntyre (Phelan). He was apparently in Corro in the 1960s. Anyone care to shed some light on this?
Wouldn't he have been a child in the 60s?
If you've been looking at IMDB they always put the start date in brackets after the title of the show. When they state Connor McIntyre is known for Coronation Street (1960) that date refers to when Coronation Street started and not to when Connor McIntyre appeared in it. It's confusing to say the least.
RogerOver
07-10-2016, 11:38
Wouldn't he have been a child in the 60s?
If you've been looking at IMDB they always put the start date in brackets after the title of the show. When they state Connor McIntyre is known for Coronation Street (1960) that date refers to when Coronation Street started and not to when Connor McIntyre appeared in it. It's confusing to say the least.
You've put me right in a few seconds there, thanks. Fancy me misunderstanding the IMDB page there.
Yes, I obviously did think that was his first starring role in Corro - assuming he wasn't starring as someone's baby for a while! Ken didn't babysit, him did he?
Note to self: Must try harder, pay more attention in class.
RogerOver
07-10-2016, 11:38
Wouldn't he have been a child in the 60s?
If you've been looking at IMDB they always put the start date in brackets after the title of the show. When they state Connor McIntyre is known for Coronation Street (1960) that date refers to when Coronation Street started and not to when Connor McIntyre appeared in it. It's confusing to say the least.
You've put me right in a few seconds there, thanks. Fancy me misunderstanding the IMDB page there.
Yes, I obviously did think that was his first starring role in Corro - assuming he wasn't starring as someone's baby for a while! Ken didn't babysit, him did he?
Note to self: Must try harder, pay more attention in class.
You've put me right in a few seconds there, thanks. Fancy me misunderstanding the IMDB page there.
Yes, I obviously did think that was his first starring role in Corro - assuming he wasn't starring as someone's baby for a while! Ken didn't babysit, him did he?
Note to self: Must try harder, pay more attention in class.
I've been caught out by it before and I'm sure we're not the only ones. :D
parkerman
07-10-2016, 20:07
Please will someone puncture that football and transfer Tommy Orpington to somewhere like Exeter or Plymouth.
Snagglepus
07-10-2016, 20:27
Terrible acting from Buffoon MacDonald.
Please will someone puncture that football and transfer Tommy Orpington to somewhere like Exeter or Plymouth.
thats fighting talk Parkerman, none of us south coasters want the twonk.. :cartman::rotfl:
I just can't rave enough about Jack P Shepherd's intense performance as the grief-stricken David at the moment! :clap:
flappinfanny
08-10-2016, 01:30
Terrible acting from Buffoon MacDonald.
It was appallingly bad, the whole scene with Tim and Kevin and that bloke from Hollyoaks was embarrassing.
It was appallingly bad, the whole scene with Tim and Kevin and that bloke from Hollyoaks was embarrassing.
Steve McDonald is one of the most ruined Corrie characters of recent times - right up there with Gail. Both have been turned from decently acted, interesting and realistic characters to clownish buffoons. Steve in particular has been a long time favourite of mine ever since his days of being a slightly edgy and amoral young man, but I'm finding it impossible to find anything positive to say about him any more.
He and Tim fawning over the footballer (who I thought was Oscar winning material in comparison to those two idiots) were just embarrassing. It came across like big kids playing up for the camera not actors doing a scene. :thumbsdow
RogerOver
08-10-2016, 03:52
I watch Corro because it's just so funny! The embarrassing idiots make me smile. One of the other things that made me smile was that after Freddie's "two left feet" dancing accident with Norris a few days ago, last night we had:
Tyrone: You could always stop at ours for a bit if you like.
Freddie: I'll be fine.
Tyrone: Just for a week until you find your feet.
Does no one else spot these gems, or do I need to get out more?
RogerOver
08-10-2016, 03:52
edit: double post
edit: double post When you use the Go Advanced option for posting it only posts once :)
RogerOver
08-10-2016, 06:42
When you use the Go Advanced option for posting it only posts once :)
Okey kokey, thanks. I'm doing that now, I'll try and remember in the future too.
I did contact the webmaster, who just said it was a known bug in the system, but didn't mention about the Go Advanced option.
:wall:Steve Macdonald is still a very credible actor. He has just been allowed to get away with this buffoonery and face pulling by the director who has allowed him to overact. It is the directors job to monitor the acting and the same goes for Gail. She has been allowed to do her village idiot act for too long and gets away with it. Director -DO YOUR JOB. Plus I might add, the scriptwriters for writing such pathetic storylines such as this football stuff. Why ?
It maybe Steve's way of protesting . Who knows? I have heard that some of the cast are not at all happy with the way their characters are written.
Does no one else spot these gems, or do I need to get out more?
No you don't need to get out more! :D
I must admit I missed the joke you mentioned above but I do notice many funny quips in Corrie still. I'm a big fan of them - it's poorly acted slapstick that I find cringeworthy.
:wall:Steve Macdonald is still a very credible actor. He has just been allowed to get away with this buffoonery and face pulling by the director who has allowed him to overact. It is the directors job to monitor the acting and the same goes for Gail. She has been allowed to do her village idiot act for too long and gets away with it. Director -DO YOUR JOB. Plus I might add, the scriptwriters for writing such pathetic storylines such as this football stuff. Why ?
It maybe Steve's way of protesting . Who knows? I have heard that some of the cast are not at all happy with the way their characters are written.
Yes I agree that Simon Gregson (and Helen Worth of course) can act when he puts his mind to it. Steve wouldn't have been a long time favourite of mine otherwise, and he proved he's still capable in the depression storyline.
I don't know why but multiple producers and directors have allowed Steve's clown act and face pulling to become his defining characteristic over the past few years. :wall:
No you don't need to get out more! :D
I must admit I missed the joke you mentioned above but I do notice many funny quips in Corrie still. I'm a big fan of them - it's poorly acted slapstick that I find cringeworthy.
Yes, I got the joke. I was just surprised that no-one on screen seemed to get it . It just passed over their heads. Maybe it was not meant to be a joke, I thought..
No you don't need to get out more! :D
I must admit I missed the joke you mentioned above but I do notice many funny quips in Corrie still. I'm a big fan of them - it's poorly acted slapstick that I find cringeworthy.
Yes, I got the joke. I was just surprised that no-one on screen seemed to get it . It just passed over their heads. Maybe it was not meant to be a joke, I thought..
RogerOver
08-10-2016, 10:50
Oh, come on! There are loads of times when I've seen jokes done deadpan - it's absolultely superb when that happens!
This is my favourite of all time, even though it's not from Corro, but Eastenders twenty years ago:
Lou Beale was in hospital with some minor complaint or other. Her grandson Mark, in his teens was visiting her. Grandma was worried if her cat was being looked after properly by her grandson. He assured her he was doing a good job, but did ask why it was called "Mandu", to which grandma replied that it was, "named after that place in the Far East." The line was delivered deadpan, and immediately cut to the next scene.
I was rolling on the floor at this.
The next day at work I mentioned the episode to some soap-opera addicts. No one had noticed the Kathmandu joke, or even understood it
Snagglepus
08-10-2016, 10:56
I don't know why but multiple producers and directors have allowed Steve's clown act and face pulling to become his defining characteristic over the past few years. :wall:
I noticed it started not long after Fred Elliott died/left.
Oh, come on! There are loads of times when I've seen jokes done deadpan - it's absolultely superb when that happens!
This is my favourite of all time, even though it's not from Corro, but Eastenders twenty years ago:
Lou Beale was in hospital with some minor complaint or other. Her grandson Mark, in his teens was visiting her. Grandma was worried if her cat was being looked after properly by her grandson. He assured her he was doing a good job, but did ask why it was called "Mandu", to which grandma replied that it was, "named after that place in the Far East." The line was delivered deadpan, and immediately cut to the next scene.
I was rolling on the floor at this.
The next day at work I mentioned the episode to some soap-opera addicts. No one had noticed the Kathmandu joke, or even understood it
Yes, I know that! I didn't mean that jokes were never made dead pan . What I meant was that if they are delivered dead pan usually they get a laugh from the listeners or a snort or a groan . There was nothing from the others.
Oh, come on! There are loads of times when I've seen jokes done deadpan - it's absolultely superb when that happens!
This is my favourite of all time, even though it's not from Corro, but Eastenders twenty years ago:
Lou Beale was in hospital with some minor complaint or other. Her grandson Mark, in his teens was visiting her. Grandma was worried if her cat was being looked after properly by her grandson. He assured her he was doing a good job, but did ask why it was called "Mandu", to which grandma replied that it was, "named after that place in the Far East." The line was delivered deadpan, and immediately cut to the next scene.
I was rolling on the floor at this.
The next day at work I mentioned the episode to some soap-opera addicts. No one had noticed the Kathmandu joke, or even understood it
I remember the Kathmandu joke too ! I don't watch Eastenders now but remember that with Lou Beale.
Cat Mandu! :rotfl:
Yes, I got the joke. I was just surprised that no-one on screen seemed to get it . It just passed over their heads. Maybe it was not meant to be a joke, I thought..
Many (if not most) of the witty comments made go unnoticed by others in the scene.
what is david planning, only storyline interesting me
cant muster any care and sympathy for michelle/steve/leanne and again faye and new lad storyline with screeching anna, maybe put on her pill
what is david planning, only storyline interesting me
cant muster any care and sympathy for michelle/steve/leanne and again faye and new lad storyline with screeching anna, maybe put on her pill
Exactly Faye hardly wants to go through that again herself. What's with Leanne always holding and stroking her stomach? Is that so we remember she is pregnant?
I was just waiting when is anyone going to mention Amy? Would be first one in my mind as a parent, the child I already have.. And what does Steve mean he doesn't take the test??! Idiot!
Screeching Anna is painful to watch.. How did she ever manage to adopt Faye? She should be living with Sally &Tim...
I was just waiting when is anyone going to mention Amy? Would be first one in my mind as a parent, the child I already have.. And what does Steve mean he doesn't take the test??! Idiot!
Screeching Anna is painful to watch.. How did she ever manage to adopt Faye? She should be living with Sally &Tim...
yes steve should be talking to tracy about amy
tammyy2j
10-10-2016, 22:56
Kym's acting as Michelle is just as bad as Samia as Maria
None of them have had complications from birth.
Kym's acting as Michelle is just as bad as Samia as Maria
Actually I thought Michelle's acting was ok last night. I could feel her torment.
The news must have come as a shock but it is only a possibility at this moment in time. The first thing I would have done is make an appointment with the doctor, which on Corrie is usually possible within a couple of hours and get expert opinion on what it could mean and get tests done asap.
steve should get the test and inform tracy and amy
The first thought I would have imagined to come into Steve's mind is ' Oh well, Amy is fine so maybe I'm ok' ! But it took his mum to remember Amy at all!!! Not very realistic in my opinion..
The first thought I would have imagined to come into Steve's mind is ' Oh well, Amy is fine so maybe I'm ok' ! But it took his mum to remember Amy at all!!! Not very realistic in my opinion..
The news would have come as a shock and we all react differently, especially as Steve is under so much pressure keeping a pregnancy secret from his wife and he had difficulties telling his wife about the possible illness. He is always running around like a headless chicken so for Steve it is realistic :p
I wonder what David was planning to do at the courthouse?
Anna screeching six inches from Faye's face was painful to watch. I can understand her anger - especially given Faye's already had one accidental pregnancy - but the aggression with which she expresses it is horrible. :angry:
I agree that it was unrealistic - even for Steve - for him not to consider Amy immediately upon hearing Jim's news. He's always been a good and loving father to her and it's clear that she's a very important part of his life, so his thoughtlessness in this case seemed unnatural to me.
It appears the Sharif adultery storyline has been completely edited out. It was one of the major stories until a couple of weeks ago and has now disappeared. I've seen Corrie fans elsewhere suggest that the awful Steve/Tim/footballer storyline last week was a rush job to fill in the gaps left by by cutting it - which would certainly explain a lot! I feel a bit guilty about the harshness of my criticism of it now. :o
When you think there may be something wrong with you it's sometimes hard to confront it head on.
RogerOver
12-10-2016, 01:31
When you think there may be something wrong with you it's sometimes hard to confront it head on.
I would have agreed with that, but in this situation it seeems that everyone and his dog already knows about Steve's problem, making it more difficult to ignore. If only Steve was aware of his predicament, then yes, he could try to shut it out of his mind and do nothing.
Anna screaming in the face of her teenage foster kid was awful, Faye needs to get away from that women, Tim needs to step up before Anna does something worse to the kid.
Steves is becoming a sick joke now, which is a shame, Steve was always when you dig deep a good guy, this new Steve is just a selfish tool. But then him sleeping with Leane never made any sense, he didnt pull her drunkenly in the pub he just popped round to hers and ....she wasnt drunk either?????????
Yeah as I read above, I see why we had this naff footballer story line, poor Kev Steve and Tim, I suspect they were pulled in on their day off to film this dross :ninja: Ah well if it gets an alleged racist off our TV im all for it.
If Steve was anything normal, he would have got the test done quietly before going to say anything even to Michelle. But he's not, and this is soap so..
I find it staggering that Andy, Steve's twin, was an afterthought and hadn't been told at the same time. It was only Liz mentioning him after Steve had been told and Andy still had yet to be told. Strange.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 16:49
If Steve was anything normal, he would have got the test done quietly before going to say anything even to Michelle. But he's not, and this is soap so..
Many people decide that they would rather not know whether they have inherited a condition or not, just because you think a normal person would do that doesn't mean that's how some else will see things. Steve is also well known for burying his head in the sand about things. It would however be a wise idea for anyone to at least make an appointment to see the doctor and get referred for genetic counselling, as at least then the decision can be discussed. Of course if in reality someone was in Steve's position you would expect them to think about the affect to their children but even if someone decided not to get tested it doesn't mean that the children can't get tested for the condition, so Tracy could get Amy tested if she wanted to as there is the chance she may have the condition. Of course Steve being tested would be easier as if it turned out he didn't have it there wouldn't be any need to test any of his children, but that would be up to Steve and would just hope that he would take into account the possible affect on his children.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 16:57
I find it staggering that Andy, Steve's twin, was an afterthought and hadn't been told at the same time. It was only Liz mentioning him after Steve had been told and Andy still had yet to be told. Strange.
Steve did say to Liz that Jim had told him to tell Andy, which I think is highly inconsiderate of Jim to expect Steve to do that. It is hard enough for someone to take in the possibility that they may have any condition and then to have the responsibility to tell everyone else is a bit unfair. If I was Steve I don't think that telling my twin brother would be my first thought, it would be to try and get my head around the fact there's a possibility that I could have inherited a condition and then worry about the actual impact if you did turn out to have the condition on you and your loved ones.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 17:02
The news must have come as a shock but it is only a possibility at this moment in time. The first thing I would have done is make an appointment with the doctor, which on Corrie is usually possible within a couple of hours and get expert opinion on what it could mean and get tests done asap.
Certainly going to the doctor's would be a good idea to discuss the option of having a test. However you must be sure of your decision to want the test done before you make it as once you've got the test result you can't un-know it. For many people the decision to have the test would be an easy one but for many people it isn't, which is why I feel doing everything asap isn't always the best thing to do. There is no rush to know the result, neither Steve or Amy show any signs of the condition and there is still months till any of his unborn babies are born so in this instance I see know reason why that decision needs to be rushed.
Many people decide that they would rather not know whether they have inherited a condition or not, just because you think a normal person would do that doesn't mean that's how some else will see things. Steve is also well known for burying his head in the sand about things. It would however be a wise idea for anyone to at least make an appointment to see the doctor and get referred for genetic counselling, as at least then the decision can be discussed. Of course if in reality someone was in Steve's position you would expect them to think about the affect to their children but even if someone decided not to get tested it doesn't mean that the children can't get tested for the condition, so Tracy could get Amy tested if she wanted to as there is the chance she may have the condition. Of course Steve being tested would be easier as if it turned out he didn't have it there wouldn't be any need to test any of his children, but that would be up to Steve and would just hope that he would take into account the possible affect on his children.
The trouble in this case is that Steve hasn't been burying his head in the sand - at least not since he told Michelle (and shortly thereafter his mother). He'd been thinking about and discussing a serious genetic condition he might have inherited with several people, with apparently no thought given to how it might affect his daughter. For most people with kids, upon hearing devastating news their first thought is how it might affect their offspring. Given that Steve isn't portrayed as a selfish or negligent father his reaction just doesn't ring true.
Also, his outright refusal to even contemplate having the test only happened when Leanne and Nick got involved.
I certainly understand that many people upon hearing such devastating news wouldn't be able to face thinking about it for a good while (perhaps even not until there's no other choice), but Steve had already been through and out the other end of that stage before Liz mentioned Amy.
Certainly going to the doctor's would be a good idea to discuss the option of having a test. However you must be sure of your decision to want the test done before you make it as once you've got the test result you can't un-know it. For many people the decision to have the test would be an easy one but for many people it isn't, which is why I feel doing everything asap isn't always the best thing to do. There is no rush to know the result, neither Steve or Amy show any signs of the condition and there is still months till any of his unborn babies are born so in this instance I see know reason why that decision needs to be rushed.
The health of your child is a major worry when pregnant. In my experience, the hormones rushing around my body put the safety of my unborn baby at the forefront of my mind for the whole nine months (and for some time after). So in Leanne and Michelle's shoes I'd also be desperate to know if there was a possibility of something serious being amiss.
The health of your child is a major worry when pregnant. In my experience, the hormones rushing around my body put the safety of my unborn baby at the forefront of my mind for the whole nine months (and for some time after). So in Leanne and Michelle's shoes I'd also be desperate to know if there was a possibility of something serious being amiss.
I think in the interest of Amy it is most important to get a test done .. and I think it is better to get the result sooner rather than later as I don´t think I could live with the uncertainty of any result for too long .. get it over and done with, then deal with whatever rather than burying your head in the sand because you are scared of the result ..
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 17:51
The trouble in this case is that Steve hasn't been burying his head in the sand - at least not since he told Michelle (and shortly thereafter his mother). He'd been thinking about and discussing a serious genetic condition he might have inherited with several people, with apparently no thought given to how it might affect his daughter. For most people with kids, upon hearing devastating news their first thought is how it might affect their offspring. Given that Steve isn't portrayed as a selfish or negligent father his reaction just doesn't ring true.
Also, his outright refusal to even contemplate having the test only happened when Leanne and Nick got involved.
I certainly understand that many people upon hearing such devastating news wouldn't be able to face thinking about it for a good while (perhaps even not until there's no other choice), but Steve had already been though and out the other end of that stage before Liz mentioned Amy.
We don't know that he wouldn't have told Tracy himself or that he hadn't thought of Amy at all, and even though I do agree that he probably only said no in that instant because Leanne and Nick were pushing him to get the test done we don't know that he would have on his own accord decided to have the test done. Even if he decided not to have the test it would not have done anything to the situation with Amy as there would be a chance that she would get it anyway and any doctor would take into account it being a possibility whether they knew Steve has it or not. Of course he would have to have told Tracy as it would be wrong for her not to know the risk to Amy but there's nothing that says for certainty that he wasn't going to, he probably wanted to make sure that he had his own head round it first, I certainly would want to make sure I understand the situation myself before letting my child know they could have this condition as how can you explain to a child if you can't even understand it enough yourself. Just because you start to tell a couple of people close to you does not mean that you have got your head anywhere near around it all. He shouldn't even consider not at least seeing a doctor about it as he can't get the information he needs without talking to someone who actually understands the condition. If I was in that position I would wait until I had seen the doctor and fully understand the situation before even thinking about telling barely anyone, at least then I could fully explain things myself. I still think he was burying his head in the sand to some extent, he wasn't ready at all when Leanne and Nick asked about the test to make up his mind on what he wanted, he was still partly in denial in my view and them forcing him has pushed him even more into denial.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 17:58
The health of your child is a major worry when pregnant. In my experience, the hormones rushing around my body put the safety of my unborn baby at the forefront of my mind for the whole nine months (and for some time after). So in Leanne and Michelle's shoes I'd also be desperate to know if there was a possibility of something serious being amiss.
But if he did the test and it turned out he had inherited it the chance of his children having the condition goes from 25% to 50%, which I would imagine even more worrying. He certainly shouldn't have refused to go to the doctors, they need to know more details about the condition and get the facts. They know it's a possibility anyway. As I said once you know the result of a test you can't un-know it, so you've got to make sure that the decision to find out is right for you. Most people with this condition are not born with the symptoms and there is nothing they can do to prevent the condition either, so just the possibility of having the condition should mean that those symptoms are being looked out for. Knowing for certain will not change this unless it turns out to be negative for the condition, it only allows you to be certain that you will eventually develop the condition, you still don't know when.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 18:04
I think in the interest of Amy it is most important to get a test done .. and I think it is better to get the result sooner rather than later as I don´t think I could live with the uncertainty of any result for too long .. get it over and done with, then deal with whatever rather than burying your head in the sand because you are scared of the result ..
If you rush the decision you can make things worse. What if you find out you have the condition and haven't even properly dealt with just the thought of having it? How is that going to be helpful to Amy or any of his new born children? Finding out the result is not the right decision for everyone and should be treated as such. They can't prevent the condition and its very difficult to accurately predict when someone will develop symptoms, so if it's a positive result it can be more unbearable for some people than not knowing at all. It should also be possible for Amy to get tested even if Steve doesn't if Tracy is so keen to know if Amy has it.
I wasn't talking about Steve telling Amy (or even Tracy) until further down the track. I was simply commenting on the fact that he appeared not to have given any thought to the consequences for Amy (even though he was out of denial enough to have given plenty of thought to himself). That's how the writing and the acting of the scene where Liz first mentioned Amy came across.
As for the pregnant ladies: hormones aren't logical. With some time they might conclude there's no rush to know, but at the moment they're still in shock and feeling desperate for their babies.
If you rush the decision you can make things worse. What if you find out you have the condition and haven't even properly dealt with just the thought of having it? How is that going to be helpful to Amy or any of his new born children? Finding out the result is not the right decision for everyone and should be treated as such. They can't prevent the condition and its very difficult to accurately predict when someone will develop symptoms, so if it's a positive result it can be more unbearable for some people than not knowing at all. It should also be possible for Amy to get tested even if Steve doesn't if Tracy is so keen to know if Amy has it.
I think you can only make the right decisions when you have all the facts .. so you need to get the test done .. only then can you prepare yourself to deal with it and get whatever you need in place should it become necessary .. surely this is better than worrying yourself for years to come whether there are symptoms indicating the start of the illness?
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 18:27
I wasn't talking about Steve telling Amy (or even Tracy) until further down the track. I was simply commenting on the fact that he appeared not to have given any thought to the consequences for Amy (even though he was out of denial enough to have given plenty of thought to himself). That's how the writing and the acting of the scene where Liz first mentioned Amy came across.
As for the pregnant ladies: hormones aren't logical. With some time they might conclude there's no rush to know, but at the moment they're still in shock and feeling desperate for their babies.
Just because someone doesn't appear to have thought about consequences to someone else doesn't mean they haven't. Unfortunately just because Michelle and Leanne are both pregnant it does not change the fact that the decision needs to take the time that it needs. It would have been ideal if Leanne hadn't of found out quite yet, as I feel Steve would have been more able to come to a decision more quickly had Leanne and Nick not got involved, and Steve would have been able to have told her when he was more sure on what was going on himself, but of course Michelle does not realise that Steve is the father of Leanne's baby as well and probably felt that she needed someone to talk to herself, which has probably actually worked out worse.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 18:31
I think you can only make the right decisions when you have all the facts .. so you need to get the test done .. only then can you prepare yourself to deal with it and get whatever you need in place should it become necessary .. surely this is better than worrying yourself for years to come whether there are symptoms indicating the start of the illness?
If the test turns out to be positive you will still worry about whether symptoms are the start to that condition, some people prefer not to know and feel that they can get on with their lives fine without knowing, and as I said some people feel it would be worse to know for certain that you will get a condition than not knowing at all. It is a completely individual decision and every person is different, so every person should be given the time necessary to make that decision that is right for them.
Just because someone doesn't appear to have thought about consequences to someone else doesn't mean they haven't.
Of course that's true in real life, but in a soap we can only go by what we've been given! Steve acted as if it was the first time he'd considered Amy when Liz mentioned her. That was the way the scene played out and nothing happened to suggest otherwise. After all, soaps aren't exactly known for being subtle when adding unspoken subtext to scenes.
Unfortunately just because Michelle and Leanne are both pregnant it does not change the fact that the decision needs to take the time that it needs.
And that doesn't change the fact that their hormones are provoking a stronger response than might seem rational to those of us not in their position. All mammals are fiercely protective of their young when pregnant. I've seen a small cat wildly attacking a harmless dog for no discernable reason and in a manner that was totally out of character. It was only later it was discovered the cat was pregnant.
I agree that objectively they shouldn't rush Steve, but my point is they're not feeling very objective! Plus this is a soap and the melodrama always has to be ramped up to the max.
If the test turns out to be positive you will still worry about whether symptoms are the start to that condition, some people prefer not to know and feel that they can get on with their lives fine without knowing, and as I said some people feel it would be worse to know for certain that you will get a condition than not knowing at all. It is a completely individual decision and every person is different, so every person should be given the time necessary to make that decision that is right for them.
I appreciate your opinion, but I will still maintain that unless you have all the facts, you can´t make an educated decision but that is my opinion and yes, you are right, everyone is different and need to decide what is best for them at the time
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 19:01
Of course that's true in real life, but in a soap we can only go by what we've been given! Steve acted as if it was the first time he'd considered Amy when Liz mentioned her. That was the way the scene played out and nothing happened to suggest otherwise. After all, soaps aren't exactly known for being subtle when adding unspoken subtext to scenes.
And that doesn't change the fact that their hormones are provoking a stronger response than might seem rational to those of us not in their position. All mammals are fiercely protective of their young when pregnant. I've seen a small cat wildly attacking a harmless dog for no discernable reason and in a manner that was totally out of character. It was only later it was discovered the cat was pregnant.
I agree that objectively they shouldn't rush Steve, but my point is they're not feeling very objective! Plus this is a soap and the melodrama always has to be ramped up to the max.
I don't remember getting the feeling that Steve hadn't considered Amy when talking Liz, I would have to watch it back to be certain on that though, and I'm not the best at reading situations anyway :p (I'm autistic so reading people is much more difficult for me). As I've said before do you think that a positive test result would make things any easier for Michelle or Leanne, knowing that the risk of their unborn children having the condition has increased? As I said I feel it would be better if Leanne hadn't of known until after Steve had spoken to someone and decided what he was doing about the test, after that he could have told both Leanne and Tracy and they both would have been a better position and would probably be able to feel slightly better about the situation, but of course it's a soap and things couldn't work out like that.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 19:05
I appreciate your opinion, but I will still maintain that unless you have all the facts, you can´t make an educated decision but that is my opinion and yes, you are right, everyone is different and need to decide what is best for them at the time
I would imagine that most people do hold the same opinion as you, and in fact I would probably rather know for sure if I was in that position, but ultimately everyone is different and also going through different things. I was just reading through a guide to genetic testing where they point out that sometimes it's best to wait to do the test if you are under a lot of stress at the time, but I have a feeling that there will always be something for Steve to stress about so that would hardly work out :p
I don't remember getting the feeling that Steve hadn't considered Amy when talking Liz, I would have to watch it back to be certain on that though, and I'm not the best at reading situations anyway :p (I'm autistic so reading people is much more difficult for me). As I've said before do you think that a positive test result would make things any easier for Michelle or Leanne, knowing that the risk of their unborn children having the condition has increased? As I said I feel it would be better if Leanne hadn't of known until after Steve had spoken to someone and decided what he was doing about the test, after that he could have told both Leanne and Tracy and they both would have been a better position and would probably be able to feel slightly better about the situation, but of course it's a soap and things couldn't work out like that.
No, obviously a positive result would be unlikely to make them feel better! However, at least they'd be better equipped to deal with the future (as Perdita pointed out). Fear of the unknown can be as terrifying as knowing the worst.
The main reason for wanting the test done would be because they're hoping for a negative result to set their minds at rest. The benefits of that far outweigh the risks of feeling slightly worse in my opinion.
KiwiMonkey
13-10-2016, 19:27
No, obviously a positive result would be unlikely to make them feel better! However, at least they'd be better equipped to deal with the future (as Perdita pointed out). Fear of the unknown can be as terrifying as knowing the worst.
The main reason for wanting the test done would be because they're hoping for a negative result to set their minds at rest. The benefits of that far outweigh the risks of feeling slightly worse in my opinion.
There will be many people who decide to get tested for the same reasons as you would. From what I was just reading (Which was specific for myotonic dystrophy type 1) that the testing can actually come back inconclusive which must be really agonising if you really wanted to find out for sure.
RogerOver
15-10-2016, 03:07
Early on in Friday's episode, we had Tracy talking to Ken about Peter "flying business class on Bacon Air" What airline could that have been a reference to?
Also, later on Ken made a reference to his brother. Who was Ken's brother?
Early on in Friday's episode, we had Tracy talking to Ken about Peter "flying business class on Bacon Air" What airline could that have been a reference to?
Also, later on Ken made a reference to his brother. Who was Ken's brother?
Yeah that was a weird one, was it a barb at a certain airline treating us like meat?
I was tested early for my hereditary disorder so had no choice, mind you it would soon be discovered once I started driving into trees. Steve is in a mess, all driven by his libido and selfish self serving arrogance, but its all OK cause he can always go walk the dog :cartman:
Early on in Friday's episode, we had Tracy talking to Ken about Peter "flying business class on Bacon Air" What airline could that have been a reference to?
Also, later on Ken made a reference to his brother. Who was Ken's brother?
Ken did have a brother called David played by Alan Rothwell in the early 60s when the show started . I don't recall a reference to him last night though. No idea what Bacon airlines meant . I did wonder.
RogerOver
15-10-2016, 09:11
It was when Ken was talking to Simon about his football trophy. Ken said that his "brother had shelves full of these things. He was professional, not division one, but he earned a living."
Early on in Friday's episode, we had Tracy talking to Ken about Peter "flying business class on Bacon Air" What airline could that have been a reference to?
Also, later on Ken made a reference to his brother. Who was Ken's brother?
Was intrigued by this comment by Ken ,had a look on the net the only sense I can make of it is that it refers to the cut price airlines offering overpriced in-flight food and given as an example was bacon rolls or something similar. I may well be mis-understanding this. :hmm:
I definitely think that the actor playing David Platt is the best actor in Coronation Street at the moment - and has been for a long time. I absolutely felt his pain when he was making that video, it was very emotional and made me weep...
Also those two kids, Lily and Max - they are very good and natural.
I couldn't have cared less about Steve and Michelle. And I still don't. Tim was the best part of that and few funny lines from Tracy!!! �� They should give more funny lines for Tracy now when no Deirdre or Blanche around anymore..
I definitely think that the actor playing David Platt is the best actor in Coronation Street at the moment - and has been for a long time. I absolutely felt his pain when he was making that video, it was very emotional and made me weep...
Also those two kids, Lily and Max - they are very good and natural.
I couldn't have cared less about Steve and Michelle. And I still don't. Tim was the best part of that and few funny lines from Tracy!!! 😂 They should give more funny lines for Tracy now when no Deirdre or Blanche around anymore..
Was intrigued by this comment by Ken ,had a look on the net the only sense I can make of it is that it refers to the cut price airlines offering overpriced in-flight food and given as an example was bacon rolls or something similar. I may well be mis-understanding this. :hmm:
Could it be something to do with the phrase "saving someone's bacon"? I can't remember the exact context in which the bacon airlines quip was used though. Was it when Tracy was reminding Ken of Peter's unreliability?
RogerOver
16-10-2016, 06:51
I must be really sad to do this - this is the context:
Ken:...well, as long as you dress before Peter gets back.
Tracy: Peter?
Ken: Yeah, he's coming up to see Simon collect his football award.
Tracy: Oh, flying business class on Bacon Air is he?
Ken: Oh, you really are the most dreadful cynic.
Tracy: Yeah, and you really are the most dreadful sap.He never learns his lesson.
Ken: Well obviously, or I wouldn't be standing in the kitchen looking at you.
Tracy: Well at least I'm here.
Ken: Anyway I'm glad that Peter branched out and started a new life for himself.
Tracy: Well he had to didn't he, after the mess he made of the old one.
I must be really sad to do this - this is the context:
Ken:...well, as long as you dress before Peter gets back.
Tracy: Peter?
Ken: Yeah, he's coming up to see Simon collect his football award.
Tracy: Oh, flying business class on Bacon Air is he?
Ken: Oh, you really are the most dreadful cynic.
Tracy: Yeah, and you really are the most dreadful sap.He never learns his lesson.
Ken: Well obviously, or I wouldn't be standing in the kitchen looking at you.
Tracy: Well at least I'm here.
Ken: Anyway I'm glad that Peter branched out and started a new life for himself.
Tracy: Well he had to didn't he, after the mess he made of the old one.
You're not sad at all! I've done the same many times. :D
Well, my idea of "saving your bacon" doesn't fit in with what was said as far as I can tell. I'm stumped...
I have googled Bacon Air ( now THAT is sad ) and apparently it is an inhaler to help people live healthier lives . Don't know if this makes sense but here is a link.
https://baconsalt.3dcartstores.com/BaconAirtm-bacon-flavored-oxygen-inhaler_p_117.html
I have googled Bacon Air ( now THAT is sad ) and apparently it is an inhaler to help people live healthier lives . Don't know if this makes sense but here is a link.
https://baconsalt.3dcartstores.com/BaconAirtm-bacon-flavored-oxygen-inhaler_p_117.html
I've googled some far stranger things than bacon air!
I could be wrong, but I don't think a bacon flavoured inhaler fits the context of Ken and Tracy's conversation either. :D
I've googled some far stranger things than bacon air!
I could be wrong, but I don't think a bacon flavoured inhaler fits the context of Ken and Tracy's conversation either. :D
Is it just a play on words then ? That makes sense
Snagglepus
16-10-2016, 12:35
Maybe "Bacon Air" was a quip that pigs will fly before Peter means what he says having let Simon down so many times before.
Maybe "Bacon Air" was a quip that pigs will fly before Peter means what he says having let Simon down so many times before.
Oooh yes, that works! I definitely think that's what the writer intended by the bacon air quip. Well done! :bow:
pyrocanthus
16-10-2016, 15:05
Very sad to hear about Jean Alexander, I used to love watching Hilda Ogden.
Maybe "Bacon Air" was a quip that pigs will fly before Peter means what he says having let Simon down so many times before.
yes flying pigs first thing that came to me :p
Maybe "Bacon Air" was a quip that pigs will fly before Peter means what he says having let Simon down so many times before.
yes flying pigs first thing that came to me :p
is that a stroke ken is having, is pete married again
is that a stroke ken is having, is pete married again
Yes and no I don't think so.
tammyy2j
17-10-2016, 23:16
I really liked the Platt scenes, Jack is amazing as David and finally some good emotional scenes from Helen as Gail, she deserves better than the not funny "comedy diarrhea" , even Ben as Nick and Tina as Sarah Louise were good
I didn't expect that end scene with Ken and yes it looked like a stroke, hope it is written and acted well with no quick recovery
parkerman
17-10-2016, 23:33
I didn't expect that end scene with Ken and yes it looked like a stroke, hope it is written and acted well with no quick recovery
It depends how serious the stroke is. One of my table tennis team mates had a stroke a couple of weeks ago. He's back playing this week.
flappinfanny
18-10-2016, 00:49
That end scene with Ken was quite upsetting, I thought William Roache was very good.
Brilliant episodes focusing on the Platts desperately trying to derail David's kamikaze plan and Peter's return. Unusually for me I even enjoyed some of Tracy's scenes, and was astounded that she listened to Mary's advice and admitted she'd been a cow to Ken. :eek:
Peter's going to feel awful that Ken collapsed after arguing with him. I wonder if he was really up to no good as his father suspected?
David's pain is heartbreaking. :(
David is good, but too much time was spent in the cellar. It's like they are dragging it on to make more drama out of it, but it doesn't work. Makes it boring.
Brilliant episodes focusing on the Platts desperately trying to derail David's kamikaze plan and Peter's return. Unusually for me I even enjoyed some of Tracy's scenes, and was astounded that she listened to Mary's advice and admitted she'd been a cow to Ken. :eek:
Peter's going to feel awful that Ken collapsed after arguing with him. I wonder if he was really up to no good as his father suspected?
David's pain is heartbreaking. :(
They try to make Tracy to look like an angel in comparison to Peter now in his return.. Doesn't make me suddenly like Tracy though as I've always liked Peter no matter what he's done.
Brilliant episodes focusing on the Platts desperately trying to derail David's kamikaze plan and Peter's return. Unusually for me I even enjoyed some of Tracy's scenes, and was astounded that she listened to Mary's advice and admitted she'd been a cow to Ken. :eek:
Peter's going to feel awful that Ken collapsed after arguing with him. I wonder if he was really up to no good as his father suspected?
David's pain is heartbreaking. :(
They try to make Tracy to look like an angel in comparison to Peter now in his return.. Doesn't make me suddenly like Tracy though as I've always liked Peter no matter what he's done.
I wish Ken had gone for his trip for few weeks.
They try to make Tracy to look like an angel in comparison to Peter now in his return.. Doesn't make me suddenly like Tracy though as I've always liked Peter no matter what he's done.
I agree, nobody else could be the black sheep in the Barlow family while Tracy's still around. I don't know who she was trying to convince!
I doubt the writers are trying to make Tracy into an angel in comparison to Peter because she was absolutely vile to Ken last night. She treated him far worse than Peter did. If the Corrie team has any sense (and perhaps they have now Kate Oates is the boss), they'll stop writing Tracy as a panto villain and play to Kate Ford's strengths by making her more of a comedy character. Kate has great comic timing.
I think most Corrie viewers find Peter likeable going by the overwhelmingly positive reaction to his return. The only time in recent memory I haven't enjoyed watching the character was during his nauseating affair with Tina. I hope Kate Oates has some different things in store for Peter than the drinking and womanising merry-go-round. It sounds like she does and that this is why she managed to tempt Chris back.
I agree. Tracy can be really funny - she's learned it from the very best (deirdre &blanche). Mary could bring that warmer, funnier side out of her now. I like Mary as she just keeps smiling and trying to be nice and her quirky self, no matter what people think of her :)
Pair up peter and mary, he would sweep her off her feet!!!! �� (joke.. no I don't want that)
I really hope too that there's more interesting storylines for Peter than being alcoholic womaniser. I really liked his comment to Ken that :I've learned it all from the best '. It's true. Ken wasn't exactly a father figure.
Pair up peter and mary, he would sweep her off her feet!!!! 😂 (joke.. no I don't want that)
I really hope too that there's more interesting storylines for Peter than being alcoholic womaniser. I really liked his comment to Ken that :I've learned it all from the best '. It's true. Ken wasn't exactly a father figure.
parkerman
18-10-2016, 14:13
Pair up peter and mary,
Don't forget Paul....:D
She would quickly forget him! ;) Could be quite funny actually-Peter and Mary together! :D Or if not quite as a couple, Mary could be their live-in housekeeper :)
Rice Christie
18-10-2016, 15:19
Peter's back. Yay!
I'm not interested in the silly David revenge. Yawn!
Rice Christie
18-10-2016, 15:19
Peter's back. Yay!
I'm not interested in the silly David revenge. Yawn!
David in the cellar is getting boring now...After watching Emma &James Halloween house of horrors, continuing with dark cellar scenes was too tiring for me - had to take my knitting out! ��
David in the cellar is getting boring now...After watching Emma &James Halloween house of horrors, continuing with dark cellar scenes was too tiring for me - had to take my knitting out! 😂
I loved David's cellar scenes! The darker and more intense the better for me lol - as long as it feels character rather than plot driven. They even threw a "b*stard" into the script to convince us David couldn't sink any lower. :D
I miss The Sopranos - one of my favourite ever TV shows. Could the Platts fill that void I wonder? Robert certainly seems to think so (though "The Platts" just doesn't have the same cool ring to it :p)!
Did my eyes deceive me or was Michelle wearing what looked to be maternity wear? She's only a couple of months gone surely! Leanne's definitely got a bump now but at least she's a few weeks further along. I know soaps sometimes speed up pregnancies but we'll be getting Christmas babies at this rate! :eek:
It looks like Ken's stroke could be a severe one. :(
parkerman
19-10-2016, 23:49
At least the current David story is giving Helen Worth her chance to show what a good actor she is instead of all this recent silly simpering nonsense she's had to portray. I thought she was excellent tonight.
At least the current David story is giving Helen Worth her chance to show what a good actor she is instead of all this recent silly simpering nonsense she's had to portray. I thought she was excellent tonight.
I agree, it felt like the old Gail was back tonight.
concentrating more on the platts and barlows is a good move by kate oates
We desperately need some new families in the Street. Couldn't the Nazirs go then bring another family in ? As if they would have sold their big house and moved into the Street anyway !
I think there's enough families (platts, barlows, nazirs, websters, ty+fiz, roy +Cathy, tinkers, connors and rita, norris and mary + of course def &kids and leanne. And Mcdonald family..if they just wrote good storylines for them!!
Was there anyone who didn't see this one coming? Coronation Street has sparked official complaints after David Platt screamed b a s t a r d in a heated scene last night.
Tensions are running high on the cobbles this week as David's family have locked him up in the Bistro cellar, hoping to thwart his devastating plan to kill Clayton Hibbs and himself.
We all knew that David wouldn't react too well to being held prisoner, but some fans were still taken aback last night when he shouted: "Let me out so I can kill the *******!"
It's not the first time we've seen the B-word dropped in soaps pre-watershed, but Digital Spy can confirm that 20 viewers were outraged enough to make official complaints to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
Ofcom previously cleared rival soap EastEnders after Carol Jackson called her brother Max Branning a "*******" before the watershed, but only time will tell whether they'll be so forgiving when it comes to Mr Platt.
It's not just David sparking fan outrage, either. One viewer also contacted Ofcom this week to complain about Tracy Barlow's insensitivity after she made a jokey reference to the Titanic.
Admitting that the 1997 Titanic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet made her feel sick, Tracy moaned: "That pair, hanging off the front of the ship shouting. It's pathetic. I was the only person in the cinema cheering for the iceberg."
Wow :eek: Some people must lead sad lives ...
People are far too sensitive! Did he say that? Didn't even notice.. So what?
People are far too sensitive! Did he say that? Didn't even notice.. So what? He did say it, I heard it but I was surprised but not offended
Maybe I'm just so used to bad language in Ireland! ☺
I think there's enough families (platts, barlows, nazirs, websters, ty+fiz, roy +Cathy, tinkers, connors and rita, norris and mary + of course def &kids and leanne. And Mcdonald family..if they just wrote good storylines for them!!
Yes, but I for one am tired of them all.
People are far too sensitive! Did he say that? Didn't even notice.. So what?
I didn't hear it. What was it? Put a few more letters in between the asterisks please so that I can guess.
I didn't hear it. What was it? Put a few more letters in between the asterisks please so that I can guess. b a s t a r d
* a s t a r d
Some letters please . LOL!
I commented about David saying b*stard in my earlier post. I guess nobody read it. :crying:
I commented about David saying b*stard in my earlier post. I guess nobody read it. :crying:
I did :)
parkerman
20-10-2016, 17:53
I did :)
Me too. :thumbsup:
It was on a previous page, Dazzle . All I saw was asterisks .
It was on a previous page, Dazzle . All I saw was asterisks .
I think that was another post because I typed it as "b*stard" since I knew from experience the forum software would automatically censor the full word. :p
I think that was another post because I typed it as "b*stard" since I knew from experience the forum software would automatically censor the full word. :p You were ahead of me .. I did not realise that my word was censored until it was pointed out as it looked ok to me when I typed it .. lol :o
You were ahead of me .. I did not realise that my word was censored until it was pointed out as it looked ok to me when I typed it .. lol :o
You only see the asterisks before posting if you preview what you've written (which I always do!). :p
I have to remember that in future http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/wink/smileys-wink-252022.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/) :D
flappinfanny
21-10-2016, 15:10
At least the current David story is giving Helen Worth her chance to show what a good actor she is instead of all this recent silly simpering nonsense she's had to portray. I thought she was excellent tonight.
Jack P Shepherd is nailing this. Nice to see the old Gail back, instead of the stupid, ridiculous cabbage creature we have most of the time.
Didn't see that coming!! Thankfully lily was scooped to safety by Gary! He will win the seat on platts Christmas table now.. I'm surprised though that the car didn't explode with all the petrol inside..
all escaped unhurt except anna with burns
These two episodes deserve awards.
How come fiz and kids were in the rovers. I thought the windows had all smashed.
These two episodes deserve awards.
How come fiz and kids were in the rovers. I thought the windows had all smashed.
i think phelan should have saved anna and gary
The car crash and aftermath were pretty intense, particularly the fire running up Anna's legs (that part was actually quite disturbing).
I'm not sure the Platts continuing to cover for David is sensible. They should have got the police to stop him in the first place rather than making such a ham-fisted attempt (would Sarah have left Gail on her own after just calling her out for being weak?). The family's reasoning that he would get into trouble if the police were involved was pretty lame since he was obviously in a very bad way and would hopefully be treated accordingly.
david and gail were calm considering lily was trapped under car could be dead no screams or hysterics
david and gail were calm considering lily was trapped under car could be dead no screams or hysterics Sometimes when people are in shock they remain calm until the situation is over, that is when they react
Snagglepus
22-10-2016, 09:39
Are there no Nazir's on the street now?
Are there no Nazir's on the street now?
Their big story was cut but I'm sure we'll see them again soon.
Their big story was cut but I'm sure we'll see them again soon.
http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?138647-Corrie-Spoilers-24th-28th-October-2016 They are back next week :)
I missed the explosion of the car until today´s omnibus edition ... I thought Emmerdale was good but a bit OTT with all those cars piling into each other. This storyline had me gripped right from the start ... excellent script and great acting from all :thumbsup::bow:
Corrie losing big time to Emmerdale this week. Having lily involved in a crash was dramatic, but still.. it wasn't good. The build up for it was well done though and David excellent as ever! I'm surprised though that he came out of it only with a scratch.
Corrie losing big time to Emmerdale this week. Having lily involved in a crash was dramatic, but still.. it wasn't good. The build up for it was well done though and David excellent as ever! I'm surprised though that he came out of it only with a scratch.
To be fair I've read that Emmerdale spent an awful lot more money on their crash than Corrie did.
David walking away without a scratch is going to compound the guilt he already feels. I don't see him cheering up any time soon...
tammyy2j
22-10-2016, 23:26
Anna on fire was shocking but done well, surprised me, will Kevin be her carer and still let her and Faye move in?
I like Eva and Gemma being mates as both were mates of Kylie
I was sure Gary was going to lose a leg or be paralysed, Sarah and David especially will forever be grateful
flappinfanny
23-10-2016, 00:05
Corrie losing big time to Emmerdale this week. Having lily involved in a crash was dramatic, but still.. it wasn't good. The build up for it was well done though and David excellent as ever! I'm surprised though that he came out of it only with a scratch.
Jack P Shepherd is superb. Although the effects were better in Emmerdale, if I am being truthful I did enjoy Coronation Street more, but I think in general at present I am enjoying Coronation Street more than Emmerdale right now and find it more of an easy watch, which is what I want.
Memo to the big bods at itv: We don't need big soap week, we never have. I want good character driven drama, good storytelling 52 weeks of the year, without the hoo ha and all that jazz. I think someone at itv towers has been watching too much US TV. Don't forget this is Manchester and Leeds not Denver or Santa Barbara.
Sometimes when people are in shock they remain calm until the situation is over, that is when they react
no reaction after either was expecting mad screeching and where was mikey with bad ticker
Sometimes when people are in shock they remain calm until the situation is over, that is when they react
no reaction after either was expecting mad screeching and where was mikey with bad ticker
Memo to the big bods at itv: We don't need big soap week, we never have. I want good character driven drama, good storytelling 52 weeks of the year, without the hoo ha and all that jazz. I think someone at itv towers has been watching too much US TV. Don't forget this is Manchester and Leeds not Denver or Santa Barbara.
I enjoy the occasional stunt or big event week but they should be kept to a minimum because they're more effective that way. As you say, good character driven drama is what makes us care about the show and want to keep watching long term.
Anna on fire was shocking but done well, surprised me, will Kevin be her carer and still let her and Faye move in?
I like Eva and Gemma being mates as both were mates of Kylie
I was sure Gary was going to lose a leg or be paralysed, Sarah and David especially will forever be grateful
Well I doubt that Gary will take it very well when he hears the whole truth about the ' accident '. His mother is in hospital because of David's stupid act!! Will definitely affect his relationship with Sarah too.
To be fair I've read that Emmerdale spent an awful lot more money on their crash than Corrie did.
David walking away without a scratch is going to compound the guilt he already feels. I don't see him cheering up any time soon...
i just don't see david having guilt over anna if it were lily then yes
i just don't see david having guilt over anna if it were lily then yes
I disagree, I think he feels very guilty about Anna. You could see it in his eyes when he was on the stairs listening to Gail and Nick talk about her.
Where were phelan and eileen?
Well I doubt that Gary will take it very well when he hears the whole truth about the ' accident '. His mother is in hospital because of David's stupid act!! Will definitely affect his relationship with Sarah too.
platts will close ranks cover for david until sarah can't cope lying spills the beans
Well I doubt that Gary will take it very well when he hears the whole truth about the ' accident '. His mother is in hospital because of David's stupid act!! Will definitely affect his relationship with Sarah too.
platts will close ranks cover for david until sarah can't cope lying spills the beans
flappinfanny
24-10-2016, 23:46
Quite enjoyed the double bill tonight. The Platt scenes were good with Gail and David and Ben Price was excellent tonight.
Just loved Norris going to the court to hear the verdict, something Blanche would have done if she was still here. And a nice bit of comedy in the cafe with Rita and Norris and Aidan trying to get served.
Finally Eva was highly amusing when Aidan said if he ever had to be gay he would pick Nick. Line of the night goes to Eva " Nick Piggin Tilsley." :D Aidan and Nick, I would like to see those scenes. It's worth the licence fee alone. :p:p:p Forget Robron we want Aidick. :)
Kevin has already done time in prison for hitting someone, Dave was in no danger there for all the mechanics bluster.
Although how you explain away gallons of petrol in your car boot to the rozzers on the day of the result of a court case of a fella that .. well you know what he did.. only the keystone cops would buy that explanation.
The factory owner is a moorooon, a complete and utter tool, hes got a free bit of kit courtesy of an employee yet he is too tight to let someone learn how to use it. But then his drip son seems to be so far in hiding sexually hes living in Nania..which is odd as he recently bedded Audrey, oh no I mean the other female hairdresser :D (really not sure where they are going with this and certainly Shane Ward isnt the guy to do it with the limp haggis actor that he is )
Forget Robron we want Aidick.
That's rather an unfortunate shipping name you've chosen... :o :p :ninja:
The factory owner is a moorooon, a complete and utter tool, hes got a free bit of kit courtesy of an employee yet he is too tight to let someone learn how to use it. But then his drip son seems to be so far in hiding sexually hes living in Nania..which is odd as he recently bedded Audrey, oh no I mean the other female hairdresser :D (really not sure where they are going with this and certainly Shane Ward isnt the guy to do it with the limp haggis actor that he is )
Not according to the tabloids this week... :o :p :ninja:
(There seems to be a theme in tonight's posts about Aidan/Shayne and his...ahem...unmentionables... :lol:)
nick the most attractive for all men, todd and now aidan :p when did aidan become uncle aidan to liam i remember just one scene of them playing footy around ozzie dying
RogerOver
25-10-2016, 08:07
Twice in last night's episode we had Peter Barlow saying the same line: "I'm as sober as a kite, I mean judge."
It sounded like "kite" to me, I can't think what else it could be? All I could imagine was that it was a joke about "high as a kite"?
Twice in last night's episode we had Peter Barlow saying the same line: "I'm as sober as a kite, I mean judge."
It sounded like "kite" to me, I can't think what else it could be? All I could imagine was that it was a joke about "high as a kite"?
I must admit I can barely remember him saying it once, let alone twice. You're far more observant than I am!
I must admit I can barely remember him saying it once, let alone twice. You're far more observant than I am! I heard him say it twice too and was as puzzled as RogerOver as to what he could mean by that ... again I agree with the surmise that it is referring to being high as a kite but happy to be told different :D
Twice in last night's episode we had Peter Barlow saying the same line: "I'm as sober as a kite, I mean judge."
It sounded like "kite" to me, I can't think what else it could be? All I could imagine was that it was a joke about "high as a kite"?
yes heard him twice saying it, is peter doing drugs now involved in distribution of maybe weed
Twice in last night's episode we had Peter Barlow saying the same line: "I'm as sober as a kite, I mean judge."
It sounded like "kite" to me, I can't think what else it could be? All I could imagine was that it was a joke about "high as a kite"?
yes heard him twice saying it, is peter doing drugs now involved in distribution of maybe weed
tammyy2j
25-10-2016, 14:44
Twice in last night's episode we had Peter Barlow saying the same line: "I'm as sober as a kite, I mean judge."
It sounded like "kite" to me, I can't think what else it could be? All I could imagine was that it was a joke about "high as a kite"?
Yes I have heard the saying as high as a kite, was this to show that Peter has really fallen off the wagon again
Yes I have heard the saying as high as a kite, was this to show that Peter has really fallen off the wagon again
Perhaps Peter's turned to drugs instead of alcohol which is why he mixed those two particular metaphors.
RogerOver
25-10-2016, 14:54
Perhaps Peter's turned to drugs instead of alcohol which is why he mixed those two particular metaphors.
Well, off the wagon with alcohol or drugs, time will tell. I'm as high as a kite with anticipation already.
tammyy2j
25-10-2016, 15:05
Perhaps Peter's turned to drugs instead of alcohol which is why he mixed those two particular metaphors.
I also was thinking is Peter's return linked to Toyah's return, is she the one addicted now and he is helping her
Snagglepus
26-10-2016, 14:22
I thought Caz had shopped Maria to the immigration department, what happened over that?
Surprised to see Sharif in Monday's episode, I thought his pre-recorded scenes had been taken out, hence the stupid footballer sketch.
Surprised to see Sharif in Monday's episode, I thought his pre-recorded scenes had been taken out, hence the stupid footballer sketch.
When the scandal first broke, Corrie's press release stated they would cut Sharif's scenes as much as possible. Since the storyline was completely dropped soon afterwards I'm guessing we haven't seen a big chunk of what was filmed, but the Corrie bosses have obviously decided to bring the storyline to a conclusion rather than have it just finish off screen (which I think was probably a wise choice).
Snagglepus
26-10-2016, 14:53
So was Sharif sacked immediately or did they keep him on to film his leaving scenes or were these scenes already filmed as that was the original plot and he was leaving anyway?
So was Sharif sacked immediately or did they keep him on to film his leaving scenes or were these scenes already filmed as that was the original plot and he was leaving anyway?
The actor was sacked immediately. The affair revelation scenes had already been filmed but Sharif hadn't left so they'll have no choice but to have him disappear off screen in some way.
i thought anna's legs were badly burnt
parkerman
26-10-2016, 23:00
Was that supposed to be the first time Anna came round after her sedation and intubation? If so, where were the doctors and nurses? They wouldn't have just left her to come round on her own, it doesn't work like that!
flappinfanny
27-10-2016, 00:22
Line of the night went to David:-
"I won't be doing any more mobile BBQ's if that's what you're worrying about." :D
Snagglepus
27-10-2016, 11:49
Last night I heard Kirk say that Maria and Pablo are off the hook. Again I seem to have missed this storyline as I can't remember any of what happened after Caz called immigration services.
It looks like I will have to trawl back through the iPlayer to find what I have missed although I am sure I have watched every episode.
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