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tammyy2j
28-11-2016, 22:00
Just a thought. Phelan didn't have a car so how did he get to the site? Can't believe Vinny would call for him to give him a lift every day . Did anyone ever see Phelan in a hard hat . So many clues that nothing was happening yet not one person was suspicious. .
:wall:
Was the site near the Street?
It was quite a relief tonight to go back to everyday stories (the continuing fallout of Sharif's affair and Ken/Daniel's growing relationship) after the recent nonsense that's defined Corrie.
Was the site near the Street? I think so as Eileen, Todd and Michael never seemed to have problems getting there without transport...
Yeah Maria is family to Aidan and co, via their half sister so why is Cazs ex so judgemental of Maria? Then Marias kid is Johnnys gran d kid well sort of Not that I get why Caz is persecuting Maria like this, but then Ive learnt no good turn goes unpunished, hers was helping Caz in the first place and daring not to want her sexual advances.
Its like my mum says..the only people who can hurt you are the ones you have done something good for as you do not exoect it from them
tammyy2j
29-11-2016, 11:25
Yeah Maria is family to Aidan and co, via their half sister so why is Cazs ex so judgemental of Maria? Then Marias kid is Johnnys gran d kid well sort of Not that I get why Caz is persecuting Maria like this, but then Ive learnt no good turn goes unpunished, hers was helping Caz in the first place and daring not to want her sexual advances.
Liam Junior and his dad Liam Connor Senior are related to Johnny and his family
Does Michelle as Liam's Aunt ever check on him now his mother is in prison?
Liam Junior and his dad Liam Connor Senior are related to Johnny and his family
Does Michelle as Liam's Aunt ever check on him now his mother is in prison?
chelle too busy with new close best mates robert and leanne
Liam Junior and his dad Liam Connor Senior are related to Johnny and his family
Does Michelle as Liam's Aunt ever check on him now his mother is in prison?
chelle too busy with new close best mates robert and leanne
Kirky seems to have taken on that role
RogerOver
29-11-2016, 22:45
I want to see what happens with Dev's kids and Bethany, if they get away with the stolen scratch card scam.
What will be the weak link that gives it all away? Will they remember to put the money for buying the scratch cards in the till?
I want to see what happens with Dev's kids and Bethany, if they get away with the stolen scratch card scam.
What will be the weak link that gives it all away? Will they remember to put the money for buying the scratch cards in the till?
That's a good point! Also, I think it's going to be hard for Dev's kids to hide their newfound riches from their dad - and perhaps especially from Erica.
RogerOver
29-11-2016, 23:50
That's a good point! Also, I think it's going to be hard for Dev's kids to hide their newfound riches from their dad - and perhaps especially from Erica.
Yes, I think £100 on sweets is going to be a hellava stomach ache.
Its like my mum says..the only people who can hurt you are the ones you have done something good for as you do not exoect it from them
Very wise words
well done mr dev on his kids
alya not being invited to zeedan ceremony was harsh
rana and her mam could past for same age
well done mr dev on his kids
alya not being invited to zeedan ceremony was harsh
rana and her mam could past for same age
I'm tired of this caz storyline. It was time to catch her. Please end this nonsense. Those cops are so ridiculous it's annoying..
They didn't even find the camera in the flat that caz was using!! ��
Poor Mary. �� I hope she'll be ok and I really hope she's (actress) not planning to leave..
I'm tired of this caz storyline. It was time to catch her. Please end this nonsense. Those cops are so ridiculous it's annoying..
They didn't even find the camera in the flat that caz was using!! 😂
Poor Mary. 😢 I hope she'll be ok and I really hope she's (actress) not planning to leave..
good on kev, letting luke spend the day in the flower shop staring at tracy and freddie collect skip rubbish with ty
Have the Weatherfield police never heard of showing a photograph of a potential suspect to witnesses? This storyline is getting so stupid I'm tempted to start fast forwarding through it because it's painful to watch! :wall:
parkerman
30-11-2016, 22:58
Have the Weatherfield police never heard of showing a photograph of a potential suspect to witnesses? This storyline is getting so stupid I'm tempted to start fast forwarding through it because it's painful to watch! :wall:
Indeed, Dazzle. How many people work at that place? Did the police not think of showing them a photo and asking them if they've ever seen her? No, of course not, because they are the Soap Police! Hooray!
Indeed, Dazzle. How many people work at that place? Did the police not think of showing them a photo and asking them if they've ever seen her? No, of course not, because they are the Soap Police! Hooray!
Despite my moaning on this forum, I can usually suspend my disbelief while immersed in the programme, but the photo omission tonight was a step too far (especially nowadays when the police can get photos sent almost instantly to their phones). :thumbsdow
good on kev, letting luke spend the day in the flower shop staring at tracy and freddie collect skip rubbish with ty
Oh you made me chuckle ...
The female police officer seemed more intent on telling Aiden to do one rather than look into the case, all the poor bloke with her was allowed to do was nod and look serious. as for the factory owner it was like he had just employed the chuckle brothers and was trying to deny it.
Ayla showed her true self when she took advantage of the afair situation, I wouldn't forgive her in a hurry nor ever trust her.
Mary has gone from an insane maniac to a Corrie legend in my books. her friendship with Dev and kids and now Erica must be made long standing thats the rules. :ninja:
RogerOver
30-11-2016, 23:23
Indeed, Dazzle. How many people work at that place? Did the police not think of showing them a photo and asking them if they've ever seen her? No, of course not, because they are the Soap Police! Hooray!
Soap Police with bubbles for brains
flappinfanny
30-11-2016, 23:27
The Maria/Caz storyline is completely and utterly ridiculous and do CID behave like this in real life????
maria wasn't very upset or missing liam more interested in hearing about aiden and to thank him good priorities thinking with her vajj
tim, sally and allotment not funny
maria wasn't very upset or missing liam more interested in hearing about aiden and to thank him good priorities thinking with her vajj
tim, sally and allotment not funny
RogerOver
01-12-2016, 02:06
Best episode in weeks for humour.
Dev talking to Erica about Bethany having "won" £300 on a scratch card. He said, "...she doesn't need you fish-wifing".
Freddie was on form too, talking about the trailer, "What's that Skippy, a load of copper piping on the Red Rec?". Also, "Thunderbirds are go."
Later on, Freddie: I hear you've got an allotment. A bit of horticulture. eh?"
Tim: "Nah, I leave the haughty bit to Sal.
parkerman
01-12-2016, 08:39
Best episode in weeks for humour.
Dev talking to Erica about Bethany having "won" £300 on a scratch card. He said, "...she doesn't need you fish-wifing".
Freddie was on form too, talking about the trailer, "What's that Skippy, a load of copper piping on the Red Rec?". Also, "Thunderbirds are go."
Later on, Freddie: I hear you've got an allotment. A bit of horticulture. eh?"
Tim: "Nah, I leave the haughty bit to Sal.
And let's not forget the Keystone Cops.....
tammyy2j
01-12-2016, 11:39
she fakes her death but goes to work in a knicker factory close by that connor's knicker factory has contact with and yet police can't locate her
I really didn't think it was possible for the storyline to get worse but it has :thumbsdow
flappinfanny
01-12-2016, 23:07
Thank goodness, no coronation street tonight. :clap:
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Thank goodness, no coronation street tonight. :clap:
:lol:
parkerman
02-12-2016, 19:40
Oh right, that's exactly how archaeologists go about organising an excavation.....:wall:
Captainswan
02-12-2016, 23:56
caz living very close
I did laugh at this scene.
It was funny.
How quick she got there. She must have lived very very close to Maria.
Oh right, that's exactly how archaeologists go about organising an excavation.....:wall:
And as if they couldn't tell the difference at a glance between shards of a newish vase and ancient pottery. :wall:
At least Caz is gone (hopefully forever) and the most antagonistic detective in Britain is out of the picture, but we're now going to have to endure Maria and Aiden lusting after each other. :sick:
On what grounds did they arrest Caz?
The burden of proof would be on the police proving she faked her own death, but she hasnt gained from doing that monetarily and the discussion with her ex in the flat would be her version versus her ex lovers account. She would be bailed the same day and probably only get some community work, more likely just a caution for the credit card use.
Now either way there wont be a restraining order issued so Caz could be straight back in the street but its ok because they could call shouty lady officer for help.
If I had been Aidan and had seen Caz walk into the factory, I would have called the police there and then so they could come and get her. :wall:
parkerman
03-12-2016, 10:45
And as if they couldn't tell the difference at a glance between shards of a newish vase and ancient pottery. :wall:
Exactly, Dazzle. First of all they would need a report and have a look at any finds already made. After studying that and doing some historical research on the area in question to see if there is any record of a pottery there or nearby for example (which, of course, in this case, would have meant them saying the pieces were modern and of no interest and that would have been the end of it), but, assuming they were genuine, as this was not an emergency, they would find a date in the calendar to come down and survey the land. Maybe do some geophys, though maybe not, then probably dig a small exploration trench to see what was there and if it was worth carrying on. If it was, a date would then be set to carry out a proper excavation. It would probably take weeks before they actually got on site, though, of course, in this case just a cursory glance at the objects would have meant they wouldn't bother with any of that.
Corrie's research department strikes again!
Can leanne stop walking like john wayne. She has had babies before so why is she walking like that!
RogerOver
05-12-2016, 21:08
Corrie's research department strikes again!
Strikes like a hammer against an old piece of pottery.
Having said that, I like Tim's half-baked plans. They always seem to have an innocent sort of Carry On feel about them - you know they will never come off, but just can't help smiling as they go wrong.
I'm just too easily pleased.
RogerOver
05-12-2016, 21:15
Can leanne stop walking like john wayne. She has had babies before so why is she walking like that!
Or to mis-quote John Wayne: Stick yer hands up yer bum. (oops, I forgot the comma)
Can leanne stop walking like john wayne. She has had babies before so why is she walking like that!
no she has not had babies before but her walk is ott she aborted and miscarried
horny maria should spend her time with her son forget aidan and adam and keep her knickers on and be a loyal friend to eva who believed her
parkerman
05-12-2016, 22:54
horny maria should spend her time with her son.
I'm surprised Liam even knows who Maria is!
Strikes like a hammer against an old piece of pottery.
Having said that, I like Tim's half-baked plans. They always seem to have an innocent sort of Carry On feel about them - you know they will never come off, but just can't help smiling as they go wrong.
I'm just too easily pleased.
I love Tim too: Joe Duttine has the rare ability to rise above the material written for him, so I always enjoy the character even when I don't enjoy his storylines.
How long is this dire Maria and Aidan storyline going to last? :wall:
Mary and Erica's warm friendship is a shining beacon in Corrie at the moment. I like having Brian back too.
flappinfanny
05-12-2016, 23:55
The Peter and Daniel scenes were very good. The only part of this story line niggling me is how they have demonised Denise for the sake of a story line and gone against the character. There is no way Denise would have done this to Daniel. When Soaps do this to characters it really annoys me. It was nice to see a different side to Mary.
RogerOver
06-12-2016, 03:27
My favourite lines from Monday night:
Tracy talking to Adam: "Maria, the Venus de Milo. Pretty, but not all there."
Sinead talking to Sally about a friend's mother: "...she ended up having three fingers amputated. In the end it weren't all bad. She couldn't hold a fag anymore, so it helped her give up smoking."
Can leanne stop walking like john wayne. She has had babies before so why is she walking like that!
What do you mean ? Like she has pooped in her pants?
:lol:
no she has not had babies before but her walk is ott she aborted and miscarried
What i keant was she has had them in real life so should realise the walk is unecessary
^^ and moving on :hmm::rotfl:
Can Maria please please please murder Scottish bloke and throw him in the canal! It would save us a whole load of bad acting and crass scots fake accent.
After she has done that ..Shane Ward comes across as someone who needs to be back on This Morning selling their competitions call ins again and not pretending he can act in this show. I mean the man is so wooden if he where a ship there would be a death watch beetle alert on him. Aiden should have some kind of sowing a seem death scene with Fizz accidentally making him a part of a bra on Aylias new death machine. :cartman:
After she has done that ..Shane Ward comes across as someone who needs to be back on This Morning selling their competitions call ins again and not pretending he can act in this show. I mean the man is so wooden if he where a ship there would be a death watch beetle alert on him. Aiden should have some kind of sowing a seem death scene with Fizz accidentally making him a part of a bra on Aylias new death machine. :cartman:
I couldn't agree with you more about Shayne Ward. I really dislike his character and he has all the personality and charisma of a pancake. He'd be first for the chop if I was in charge. :moonie:
tammyy2j
07-12-2016, 11:13
I couldn't agree with you more about Shayne Ward. I really dislike his character and he has all the personality and charisma of a pancake. He'd be first for the chop if I was in charge. :moonie:
I liked Aidan at the start but now him and his sister both could go and take Maria with them
flappinfanny
07-12-2016, 22:36
The Mary scenes were very sad, heart breaking and Patti Clare was wonderful, playing it pitch perfect. I thought the end scene with Mary and Norris was very moving and for once Coronation Street has got it right. It is about the only thing Kate Oates has done right so far.
Also the Peter and Daniel scenes were excellent, they really work.
parkerman
07-12-2016, 23:02
The Mary scenes were very sad, heart breaking and Patti Clare was wonderful, playing it pitch perfect. I thought the end scene with Mary and Norris was very moving and for once Coronation Street has got it right. It is about the only thing Kate Oates has done right so far.
Also the Peter and Daniel scenes were excellent, they really work.
I agree about Mary and Norris. The best thing on Corrie for ages.
It was excellent. I thought this story was daft until this evening but it makes sense now.
Just thought Peter could have gone to the police station after the counselling session. Daniel has waited 6 years so one day would not have made too much difference, i hate it when Peter lets Simon down all the time. No wonder her needs long term counselling!
It was excellent. I thought this story was daft until this evening but it makes sense now.
Just thought Peter could have gone to the police station after the counselling session. Daniel has waited 6 years so one day would not have made too much difference, i hate it when Peter lets Simon down all the time. No wonder her needs long term counselling!
parkerman
07-12-2016, 23:31
It was excellent. I thought this story was daft until this evening but it makes sense now.
Just thought Peter could have gone to the police station after the counselling session. Daniel has waited 6 years so one day would not have made too much difference, i hate it when Peter lets Simon down all the time. No wonder her needs long term counselling!
Yes, I thought it sounded so silly when he said Daniel's mother went missing six years ago so he had to go to the police station that morning! And Leanne just accepted it.
I see I'm in the minority (as usual!) but I don't like that Mary has been made a victim. Why couldn't she have had a consensual relationship with another 14 year old? Kudos to Patti Clare and Malcolm Hebden for their excellent acting though.
There seems to be a very high proportion of women in soap at the moment that have had secret children at 13/14! :eek:
parkerman
08-12-2016, 09:20
I see I'm in the minority (as usual!) but I don't like that Mary has been made a victim. Why couldn't she have had a consensual relationship with another 14 year old? Kudos to Patti Clare and Malcolm Hebden for their excellent acting though.
There seems to be a very high proportion of women in soap at the moment that have had secret children at 13/14! :eek:
Yes I agree the scenario could have been better, but the actual scene between Mary and Norris was first class.
Mary at her very best, and norris as well. These adoption stories are heartbreaking and it's good storyline, also to highlight the issue.
I don't like this cathys sister. Please make her go away for good!
Mary at her very best, and norris as well. These adoption stories are heartbreaking and it's good storyline, also to highlight the issue.
I don't like this cathys sister. Please make her go away for good!
I liked Aidan at the start but now him and his sister both could go and take Maria with them
Aidan has had a personality transplant to suit the scriptwriters.
He just cares about himself now. He was really mad that his dad was having an affair just before his mum died. Double standards.
Aidan has had a personality transplant to suit the scriptwriters.
I don't know that he has had a personality transplant. He's messed Eva around from the start, and lied and prevaricated for months about wanting to move in with her.
I really enjoyed Peter and Leanne's scenes. They have such a natural chemistry: it's such a shame they were split up just so he could get with Carla (a couple who I never felt were a good fit).
I don't know that he has had a personality transplant. He's messed Eva around from the start, and lied and prevaricated for months about wanting to move in with her.
That's because he is a coward because he doesn't really love her. He likes the fact that she is arm candy. Other than that he has always been a nice guy until now. Lots of men don't want commitment.
I don't know that he has had a personality transplant. He's messed Eva around from the start, and lied and prevaricated for months about wanting to move in with her.
That's because he is a coward because he doesn't really love her. He likes the fact that she is arm candy. Other than that he has always been a nice guy until now. Lots of men don't want commitment.
That's because he is a coward because he doesn't really love her. He likes the fact that she is arm candy. Other than that he has always been a nice guy until now. Lots of men don't want commitment.
It wasn't just that he didn't want commitment but that he lied about it and was stringing her along. That's not what a nice guy would do, and the fact that's he's mostly pleasant to people on the surface doesn't change my opinion.
It wasn't just that he didn't want commitment but that he lied about it and was stringing her along. That's not what a nice guy would do, and the fact that's he's mostly pleasant to people on the surface doesn't change my opinion.
Yes, that is why I said he had a personality transplant . Up until the Eva business he was ok.
Yes, that is why I said he had a personality transplant . Up until the Eva business he was ok.
I'll take your word for that since I can't remember anything specific before Eva (which is probably telling in itself).
I do know that at that time I felt we were seeing his true nature under the pleasant facade and not a personality transplant. However that's a subjective opinion so it's not very surprising that two people have a different opinion on what transpired. :)
Evas raison d'être is to be the bod dumped for someone else in this show. Her character hasn't changed, she is still the needy girl friend that men lust over then regret winning the hand of.
But then Eva is now the only one that can act suited to two chumps who really cant, Ward just dosent have a actors voice and Scots bloke sounds more like a drunk Norwedian pretending to be a celtic fan.
Oh and its worrying when the most seemingly rational person in the Barlow group is Tracy.
Totally agree on that one. I mean those christmas cards are so over the top!
flappinfanny
09-12-2016, 23:11
I don't know that he has had a personality transplant. He's messed Eva around from the start, and lied and prevaricated for months about wanting to move in with her.
I think he firstly needs to have a personality. IMO he is plank of wood.
He only helps people if it benefits him in some way. Just thinks of himself. They have ruined this character. He got best newcomer not so long ago as voted by the public. So why did they change a winning formula?
so todd and adam are both solicitors with no jobs
He only helps people if it benefits him in some way. Just thinks of himself. They have ruined this character. He got best newcomer not so long ago as voted by the public. So why did they change a winning formula?
I was puzzled by Shayne winning best newcomer to be honest because he's never been a winner for me.
I was pleasantly surprised at first because he exceeded my expectations as a bit of stunt casting, but I expected him to improve and he hasn't. He can recite his lines in a reasonable manner (he sounds more natural than Tracy for example), but there's a lot more to a good character than that. Nasty pieces of work can still make good characters if the actors are excellent and project a personality that draws us in and makes us want to watch them.
Unfortunately, Shayne lacks that charisma and will never be a good character for me whether he's nasty or nice.
so todd and adam are both solicitors with no jobs
I don't think Todd is a solicitor but he did work for one in some capacity.
Nice catch though! Perhaps he and Adam will start a firm near Coronation Street?
so todd and adam are both solicitors with no jobs
Todd is not a solicitor, he used to work as clerk in a solicitor´s office though
RogerOver
10-12-2016, 05:08
I thought in last night's episode the best cynical comment about world events must go to Daniel:
Billy: Imagine a world withouth faith.
Daniel: Then all we'd have to do is eradicate climate change.
I really like Daniel and starting to like Peter again
Leanne and Peter took the clamping incident rather lightly ... I would have been rather more upset about having to wait around and of course the bill :angry:
Totally agree on that one. I mean those christmas cards are so over the top!
They are very tacky-but it's so Eva! :) I've always liked her-she's a great character, and I just love when she laughs! So funny! :D
I think those cards are just meant to show us, how happy she is right now..Soon she'll find out the truth about aidan and Maria..Poor Eva..:(
I wished Peter would have been bit more thoughtful about Anna's situation?! Anna is not my favourite character, but the way Peter just wants her out of the flat is disgusting! Surely he could have said to her that 'there's no hurry, take your time, I give you enough time to find a place' .. Poor woman is not even able to move around! What's the rush anyway, Peter has a roof above his head-should focus on Ken now anyway and leave women alone for a while! Why do they always have to pair people with someone in soaps?! Get Norris a woman, but leave Peter alone for a while!!
Yes, Peter was unexpectedly horrible to Anna about the flat. I thought he was going to give her a month's notice at the very least.
I'm sure she must have rights even if there isn't a contract.
parkerman
10-12-2016, 14:59
I'm sure she must have rights even if there isn't a contract.
As far as I understand the law, the fact that she is paying him rent is a de facto contract and therefore he can't just throw her out. He can give her notice to quit and if she still doesn't go he would have to go to the County Court to get her evicted.
He did all that after Nick made fun of him living with his dad
parkerman
10-12-2016, 20:59
As far as I understand the law, the fact that she is paying him rent is a de facto contract and therefore he can't just throw her out. He can give her notice to quit and if she still doesn't go he would have to go to the County Court to get her evicted.
Having said that, of course, UK law and good practice don't apply in Weatherfield, e.g Council elections, planning laws, archaeological excavations and so on, so who knows what the law is up there with regard to rented properties?
Todd is not a solicitor, he used to work as clerk in a solicitor´s office though
did he go to university for law?
flappinfanny
10-12-2016, 23:34
The only thing I could think of to post on Fridays double bill was that Leanne had pooed her pants.
RogerOver
10-12-2016, 23:39
did he go to university for law?
Todd is just the person to give Anna advice about her notice to quit then - assuming he knows Weatherfield law and not just UK law.
did he go to university for law?
No, he used to work as clerk in a solicitor´s office
Actress who plays Leanne been getting a lot of stick for her pregnancy walk. She said it was misjudged after lots of fans complaining about it. As they film 6 weeks ahead we are stuck with it for while. Will look weird when at later stages of pregnancy she starts walking normally!
flappinfanny
11-12-2016, 23:42
Poor Roy. I want to throw a brick at the telly when Cathy's sister is on. Vile self centered creature.
Love the character of Daniel. Brilliantly played by Rob Mallard.
peter should have punched nick he deserved it and why is nick not mad with robert who was good drunk :p
two sons for steve
roy and cathy made the right decision but i dont feel sorry for cathy, does she and her sister leave now, alex could stay with roy
peter should have punched nick he deserved it and why is nick not mad with robert who was good drunk :p
two sons for steve
roy and cathy made the right decision but i dont feel sorry for cathy, does she and her sister leave now, alex could stay with roy
It seemed to be a case of be careful what you wish for when Roy was alone in his flat after Cathy left. I'm a bit worried they won't split after all! I like the idea of just Alex living with Roy - Cathy can stay with Yasmeen.
Peter's in luuuurve :heart: (with the other Bros fan :p) which is why he isn't being riled by Nick's petty bullying.
His uncharacteristically abrupt notice to quit to Anna was just a plot device to get her living with Kevin ASAP. I like that the psychological repercussions of her burns are being explored, but I expect it all to be forgotten very quickly (just like David's murderous grief and the "investigation" into his crash).
flappinfanny
12-12-2016, 23:39
Poor Yasmeens hair, what had the vile Nessa done? Well at least somebody had actually gone to Audrey's to have their barnet done and looked as though they had a shampoo and set.
RogerOver
13-12-2016, 02:16
Lots of humour last night.
Sally: Coming dressed like that to a wedding. It's the heigth of rudeness.
Sinead: Heigth?
Sally: Yes, it's a word. Look it up.
I did, out of interest and surprisingly there is an entry about it, although it's not a word: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000285.htm
While scattering Michael's ashes:
Gail: He's at peace now.
It instantly occurred to me, that it was more likely the other spelling of the word: "He's in pieces now."
I loved Tim's gift of a pedestal mat as a wedding present, but mainly because of Sally's revulsion at it.
I want to see if anything pans out about Tim and Sally's "traditional wedding bunk-up".
First I've heard that Norris has a brother called Ramsey?
Lots of humour last night.
Sally: Coming dressed like that to a wedding. It's the heigth of rudeness.
Sinead: Heigth?
Sally: Yes, it's a word. Look it up.
I did, out of interest and surprisingly there is an entry about it, although it's not a word: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000285.htm
While scattering Michael's ashes:
Gail: He's at peace now.
It instantly occurred to me, that it was more likely the other spelling of the word: \\\\"He's in pieces now.\\\\"
I loved Tim's gift of a pedestal mat as a wedding present, but mainly because of Sally's revulsion at it.
I want to see if anything pans out about Tim and Sally's \\\\"traditional wedding bunk-up\\\\".
First I've heard that Norris has a brother called Ramsey?
Norris had a half-brother called Ramsey, was in Corrie for a few weeks about 7 years ago now, they were estranged as Norris blamed Ramsey for the death of their mother. Ramsey tried to make peace with Norris as he had an incurable brain cancer. Ramsey was played by Andrew Sachs, who played Manuel in Fawlty Towers and has died recently
I found the whole scattering of Michael's ashes so pointless! i mean why? They had his funeral, should have been enough..And where they scattered them?? In some puddle!? I can understand scattering ashes into the sea, but not some small lake/puddle..Unless it's your dog or cat that's died.
How come Brian and Tyrone were still wearing their dirty clothes at the reception? They both live on the street, surely they would have had time to go and get changed.
I liked the fact that roy didn't marry Cathy..although he was quite rude to her. Didn't he understand or didn't he care? And why couldn't they just put it off for now and continue their relationship? That wasn't discussed at all.
I still hope that Cathy would stay around and work at the cafe though..She brings more life into that place.
But if she goes, I hope she takes Alex with her. Sorry.
Nick is getting annoying again. I hope there won't be any clashes between him and Peter again. It's just repeat if that happens.
I found the whole scattering of Michael's ashes so pointless! i mean why? They had his funeral, should have been enough..And where they scattered them?? In some puddle!? I can understand scattering ashes into the sea, but not some small lake/puddle..Unless it's your dog or cat that's died.
How come Brian and Tyrone were still wearing their dirty clothes at the reception? They both live on the street, surely they would have had time to go and get changed.
I liked the fact that roy didn't marry Cathy..although he was quite rude to her. Didn't he understand or didn't he care? And why couldn't they just put it off for now and continue their relationship? That wasn't discussed at all.
I still hope that Cathy would stay around and work at the cafe though..She brings more life into that place.
But if she goes, I hope she takes Alex with her. Sorry.
Nick is getting annoying again. I hope there won't be any clashes between him and Peter again. It's just repeat if that happens.
I found the whole scattering of Michael's ashes so pointless! i mean why? They had his funeral, should have been enough..And where they scattered them?? In some puddle!? I can understand scattering ashes into the sea, but not some small lake/puddle..Unless it's your dog or cat that's died.
How come Brian and Tyrone were still wearing their dirty clothes at the reception? They both live on the street, surely they would have had time to go and get changed.
I liked the fact that roy didn't marry Cathy..although he was quite rude to her. Didn't he understand or didn't he care? And why couldn't they just put it off for now and continue their relationship? That wasn't discussed at all.
I still hope that Cathy would stay around and work at the cafe though..She brings more life into that place.
But if she goes, I hope she takes Alex with her. Sorry.
Nick is getting annoying again. I hope there won't be any clashes between him and Peter again. It's just repeat if that happens.
Roy admitted he cared for Cathy but does not love her although Cathy loves him. In that case a continued friendship, which I am sure will be the case, is the best solution. I too hope Cathy will keep working in the cafe.
Roy admitted he cared for Cathy but does not love her although Cathy loves him. In that case a continued friendship, which I am sure will be the case, is the best solution. I too hope Cathy will keep working in the cafe.
No, most people wouldn't want to continue a relationship with someone they were going to marry but who has admitted doesn't love them. I think it's still possible they'll get back together though because at the end of the episode Roy looked like he might be regretting Cathy being gone.
Sally: Coming dressed like that to a wedding. It's the heigth of rudeness.
Sinead: Heigth?
Sally: Yes, it's a word. Look it up.
I did, out of interest and surprisingly there is an entry about it, although it's not a word: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000285.htm
I didn't even notice that Sally said "heigth"! :D
While scattering Michael's ashes:
Gail: He's at peace now.
It instantly occurred to me, that it was more likely the other spelling of the word: 'He's in pieces now.'
https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/smileyslaughing_lol_hehe_100-102.gif?w=700&h=
Yeah, most people wouldn't want to continue a relationship with someone they were going to marry but who has admitted doesn't love them. I think it's still possible they'll get back together though because at the end of the episode Roy looked like he might be regretting Cathy being gone.
I thought he looked relieved ... was able to put his old wedding ring back on, tidied up the room (could not see what he put away in a drawer) ..although I am sure he will feel a bit lonely once the realisation of what happened has hit ...
I thought he looked relieved ... was able to put his old wedding ring back on, tidied up the room (could not see what he put away in a drawer) ..although I am sure he will feel a bit lonely once the realisation of what happened has hit ...
I agree there was some relief there. Hopefully seeing regret on his face too was a mistake on my part.
I really liked that Roy forcing himself to go through with the wedding was a kind of homage to Hayley. :crying:
If Cathy continues to work at the café just hope Anna doesn't return. As far as Tyrone's concerned , overalls are normally worn to protect clothing .Surely ,even for Tyrone how long does it take to get the overalls off or as Mariba suggests put a change of trousers on. I guess it was supposed to be funny...:thumbsdow. Liked Cathy's reference to Brian as Usain Bolt.
If Cathy continues to work at the café just hope Anna doesn't return. As far as Tyrone's concerned , overalls are normally worn to protect clothing .Surely ,even for Tyrone how long does it take to get the overalls off or as Mariba suggests put a change of trousers on. I guess it was supposed to be funny...:thumbsdow. Liked Cathy's reference to Brian as Usain Bolt.
The way Anna is still very poorly and hardly able to move, I expect it will be a while before she returns to the cafe ... but of course, living with Kevin might miraculously speed up the healing process ...
how can cathy just go back working for roy and being his friend she needs clean break at least for some time
how can cathy just go back working for roy and being his friend she needs clean break at least for some time
Rather Cathy and Alex than Nessa who would make a move on Roy, I am sure, she is so thick skinned :thumbsdow
Well, Anna sure recovered quickly to be able to stand in the cafe ... :wall:
i laughed at phelan what's burning to anna, he really knows how to get at her
This is the second time he said it to her and it is horrible
This is the second time he said it to her and it is horrible
is it, yes it is horrible but i laughed
anna and phelan scenes i like, eileen could fly away
why can nick not drive for the bistro he co owns
This is the second time he said it to her and it is horrible
is it, yes it is horrible but i laughed
anna and phelan scenes i like, eileen could fly away
why can nick not drive for the bistro he co owns
The Anna and Phelan scenes are well played and his insults are very witty but I can't laugh because they're so cruel. :angry:
After my comments on another thread, Roy didn't appear to be showing any signs of regret in Wednesday's episode. :o On the contrary, he seemed very satisfied at the thought of being just good friends with Cathy - until, that is, Alex left him in no doubt that she's heartbroken. Is Roy thinking of selling up for a chance at a fresh start (which seems unlikely for someone like him who abhors change) or is he running away from Cathy (which also seems unlikely since she only lives on Coronation Street because of him)?
Speaking of Alex: I thought he was great in tonight's episode so I hope he isn't leaving.
RogerOver
15-12-2016, 00:44
When Tracy kissed Luke, afterwards in some banter, Kev said to Luke: You and blood trucker Barlow?
What's the "blood trucker" reference about? Is it something in Tracy's past, or does it have some urban dictionary meaning I'm not aware of?
When Tracy kissed Luke, afterwards in some banter, Kev said to Luke: You and blood trucker Barlow?
What's the "blood trucker" reference about? Is it something in Tracy's past, or does it have some urban dictionary meaning I'm not aware of?
was it blood sucking barlow as in vampire sucks life out
When Tracy kissed Luke, afterwards in some banter, Kev said to Luke: You and blood trucker Barlow?
What's the "blood trucker" reference about? Is it something in Tracy's past, or does it have some urban dictionary meaning I'm not aware of?
was it blood sucking barlow as in vampire sucks life out
was it blood sucking barlow as in vampire sucks life out
Yes, I'm sure that's what the subtitles said.
RogerOver
15-12-2016, 01:20
was it blood sucking barlow as in vampire sucks life out
I've just listened to it again, and to my ears it's definitely "blood trucker", unless Micheal Le Vell (Kev) was slurring, having been on the sauce.
I've just listened to it again, and to my ears it's definitely "blood trucker", unless Micheal Le Vell (Kev) was slurring, having been on the sauce.
I've watched it again and it sounds like Kevin says "blood sucker Barlow" to me. I definitely heard the "s" in the there.
Michelle + Robert = contrived. :thumbsdow
I'm having some trouble with the Mary and her long lost son storyline. She's said several times that was 14 when her mother abandoned the baby 32 years ago, which coincidentally makes her almost exactly the same age as myself*. I was also a teenaged single mother; admittedly I was in my late teens, but another young female member of my family also got pregnant around the same time at 15 years of age. Therefore, I'm very aware of the attitudes of the time to teenagers having babies.
I realise Mary's mum is supposed to be a dragon, but then my relative's father was also a very unpleasant tyrant. Our family were obviously shocked at both of our pregnancies, but it wasn't exactly unheard of at the time (the end of the 80s) and we just got on with it. In fact, this was the time when unmarried teenage mothers appeared to be more common than we'd ever been - Thatcher's government even used to rail against us as a scourge on society! :p
So what I'm saying is this story doesn't really work for someone of mine and Mary's age no matter how monstrous her mother was and the circumstances of conception. I realise there are all kinds of excuses one can find for why Mary's mother couldn't stand the shame (religion for instance), but it still doesn't ring true that Mary would be forced to have the baby at home and it be left on the doorstep of a hospital like something out of the dark ages.
* I'm sure she used to be a few years younger then me... :searchme:
tammyy2j
15-12-2016, 23:06
I enjoyed the Neasa, Yasmeen and Cathy scenes in the house
flappinfanny
15-12-2016, 23:42
Roy admitted he cared for Cathy but does not love her although Cathy loves him. In that case a continued friendship, which I am sure will be the case, is the best solution. I too hope Cathy will keep working in the cafe.
If ever an actress fits like a glove on the Street its Melanie Hill. I hope she stays on the cobbles for many a year.
flappinfanny
15-12-2016, 23:43
I thought tonight's episode was an easy watch, I did have to smile when Andy bashed Phelan, it was a bit of a damp quid. That would have hardly knocked him out, that blow wouldn't have taken the skin off a rice pudding. If that had been Emmerdale we would have had a lot more violence.
RogerOver
16-12-2016, 08:19
I had to laugh out aloud when during the closing credits on Thursday, I heard the continuity announcer telling us all that, "The official Coronation Street colouring book is available now."
I bet given to someone as sick as Amy is turning out to be, no doubt a nice shade of blood red would be chosen for Phelan's head after Andy's excellent strike (although hit nowhere near hard enough).
parkerman
16-12-2016, 10:18
When Andy turned up and asked Luke "what was all that about" with Kevin and Phelan, Luke said he didn't know, he just heard it was something to do with Michael. I don't remember Michael being mentioned, it was all about Phelan threatening Anna. Wasn't it?
Or was it just a nifty plot device to get Andy fired up even more.....
parkerman
16-12-2016, 10:18
Sorry, forgot to pass Go Advanced and collect my £200....
When Kevin was having a go at Phelan in the builder´s yard ... why did Luke suddenly appear and get Kevin out? Is the builder´s yard so close to the garage that Luke was overhearing their argument??? :searchme:
When Kevin was having a go at Phelan in the builder´s yard ... why did Luke suddenly appear and get Kevin out? Is the builder´s yard so close to the garage that Luke was overhearing their argument??? :searchme:
I know that Steph and Andy live in the flat above the builder's yard. Doesn't Luke live with them now?
Oh no missed another episode yet again
Is there now a regular thursday episode. Very confusing this schedule
Is there now a regular thursday episode. Very confusing this schedule
I think the recent Thursday episodes have just been catching up on those missed due to I'm a Celebrity. There's not one next Thursday.
I know that Steph and Andy live in the flat above the builder's yard. Doesn't Luke live with them now?
thought luke was back living with tyrone and fiz
i like that andy didnt confront or say anything just "bash"
I know that Steph and Andy live in the flat above the builder's yard. Doesn't Luke live with them now?
thought luke was back living with tyrone and fiz
i like that andy didnt confront or say anything just "bash"
thought luke was back living with tyrone and fiz
Not for a while now I don't think. Alya had been living with them (but has now moved in with Kate), and now Freddy's started lodging with them permanently because he was lonely living by himself.
andy really is wanting to frame kevin
everyone now worried and showing care for phelan even todd
andy really is wanting to frame kevin
everyone now worried and showing care for phelan even todd
Jude, I knew Id seen him before, he was a nurse in BBC1s Doctors.
RogerOver
17-12-2016, 04:54
More comedy dialogue last night.
Norris (to Mary): Are you sure you didn't have twins?
Earlier on in the episode, there was a blast from the past when Gail mentioned Fred Elliot, the butcher.
I do remember him, he always sounded like Foghorn Leghorn to me: "I say, I say boy"...or rather, I think it was, "I said"?
When Norris asked Mary if she was sure she didn't have twins, I wondered if the writers were taking the p*ss out of Eastenders (where Kat, who had a baby at the same age and under similar circumstances as Mary, recently discovered she'd actually had twins)? :p
RogerOver
17-12-2016, 13:27
When Norris asked Mary if she was sure she didn't have twins, I wondered if the writers were taking the p*ss out of Eastenders (where Kat, who had a baby at the same age and under similar circumstances as Mary, recently discovered she'd actually had twins)? :p
Is that serious? I don't follow Eastenders, hence my ignorance about it.
I genuinely thought it was the usual comedy line in Corro that keeps me entertained. It just doesn't take itself too seriously, which I love.
how did phelan see it was andy
RogerOver
17-12-2016, 13:42
how did phelan see it was andy
That's a good point. Phelan never turned around before Andy hit him, so it is intriguing. Or maybe he clocked Andy's nervousness and Phelan just tried it on in case it worked, which paid off.
Pity Andy didn't strike him three or four times and do a better job. Phelan's the Mick MacManus of Corro - everyone loves to hate him.
Is that serious? I don't follow Eastenders, hence my ignorance about it.
I genuinely thought it was the usual comedy line in Corro that keeps me entertained. It just doesn't take itself too seriously, which I love.
Yes, that did seriously happen in Eastenders a couple of years ago.
I was probably reading too much into Norris' line, but I wouldn't put it past the writers to be a bit cheeky. :D
how did phelan see it was andy
I commented on another thread that it seemed odd to me that Phelan knew Andy was his attacker.
I did however wonder after I'd posted whether he saw him standing over him after he'd fallen to the floor, but I have a vague memory that Andy immediately ran away?
I commented on another thread that it seemed odd to me that Phelan knew Andy was his attacker.
I did however wonder after I'd posted whether he saw him standing over him after he'd fallen to the floor, but I have a vague memory that Andy immediately ran away?
Phelan seemed aware that somebody was there but I did not get the impression he saw anyone otherwise he would not have continued to lock the gate but would have said something to whoever was there, especially if he recognised Andy, surely???
Phelan seemed aware that somebody was there but I did not get the impression he saw anyone otherwise he would not have continued to lock the gate but would have said something to whoever was there, especially if he recognised Andy, surely???
Yes, I agree.
gary is not exactly treating bethany same as faye and they are around same age
Snagglepus
19-12-2016, 21:40
Gary is not exactly treating Bethany same as Faye and they are around same age
Bethany said she was two years older than Faye.
Bethany said she was two years older than Faye.
he is not treating her as his girlfriend's teenage daughter so no wonder she getting wrong idea
is it a son mary had, could gemma be her daughter would it work in regard to their ages
so sick of maria "men drama"
Bethany said she was two years older than Faye.
he is not treating her as his girlfriend's teenage daughter so no wonder she getting wrong idea
is it a son mary had, could gemma be her daughter would it work in regard to their ages
so sick of maria "men drama"
parkerman
19-12-2016, 22:19
is it a son mary had, could gemma be her daughter would it work in regard to their ages
A son called Jude.
A son called Jude.
gemma looks all woman so no gender change :p
A son called Jude.
gemma looks all woman so no gender change :p
he is not treating her as his girlfriend's teenage daughter so no wonder she getting wrong idea
I agree he's treating Bethany differently to Faye. I think it's because he knows Bethany has low self-esteem and is vulnerable, though ironically it's these very issues combined with his kindness that have caused her to latch on to him. It hasn't occurred to him that she could be attracted to him.
I feel sorry for Bethany: the actress plays her vulnerability very well.
Those scenes were good but I wasn't impressed by much else in Monday's episodes. Maria being fought over by two sleazes and Andy being blackmailed by Phelan into stealing from his friends are both distasteful. Gemma can usually make me smile though. :)
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 01:42
Norris was on form talking about Gemma: She's going to end up as some shaven-headed psychopath's significant other.
I noticed Andy's SMS from Phelan had the time & date close to the transmission time: 19-12-2016, 21:00, but Phelan's phone number wasn't on the list offered by Ofcom for drama use, so at some point it is/was a real number.
it be great if andy recorded phelan instead of going along
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 02:34
it be great if andy recorded phelan instead of going along
That also occured to me, but it smacks of Andy being organised.
If push came to shove, they would both go down, Andy for the attack and Phelan for blackmail. However, Phelan, being Dr Evil, would be well aware of that and see it as a calculated risk.
That also occured to me, but it smacks of Andy being organised.
If push came to shove, they would both go down, Andy for the attack and Phelan for blackmail. However, Phelan, being Dr Evil, would be well aware of that and see it as a calculated risk.
And if caught out, no doubt Dr Evil would be quick-witted enough to spin a convincing story that had him smelling of roses before Andy'd even had time to stop snivelling and stuttering. :D
as much as i like phelan be nice to have someone out smart him, todd looks to have accepted him and no one really cares anymore even coming up to christmas of all the 15k losses and mikey's death too
as much as i like phelan be nice to have someone out smart him, todd looks to have accepted him and no cares anymore even coming up to christmas of all the 15k losses and mikey's death too
Yes, I get that Kate Oates wants to keep Connor McIntyre around because he's so good, but Phelan really needs to be taken down a serious peg or two (at least temporarily).
I don't count Vinny absconding with his share of the money because he's bounced right back from that with nary a scratch. As you say, people have taken their loss of 15 grand very lightly, and the Weatherfield plod appears to have just given him a cheeky clip around the ear and sent him on his merry way. :p
parkerman
20-12-2016, 09:44
Yet another of those amazing Corrie coincidences. Tch 24 tablets arriving instead of 4. And just at that moment too. Fancy!
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 09:54
It hsppens all the time here. I sold them all on ebay within ten minutes...
It hsppens all the time here. I sold them all on ebay within ten minutes...
It would have been rude not to. :ninja:
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 11:04
I see according to the Daily Express (at least), there’s been some talk on “social media” about the number of power outlets behind Phelan’s bed. A quick check, and I counted seventeen – eight doubles and one single.
The opinion was that everyone who commented said they’d never seen so many outlets behind a bed in an NHS hospital.
Call me sad, but, if it was a good “stunt bed” there would also be some other outlets, with either the earth pin or the live & neutral (can’t remember which) rotated 90 degrees from the normal. This is to prevent standard equipment being plugged in, only allowing specialist items needing an ultra-clean supply with no chance of any interference/power spikes.
No one commented about that!
edit:
Even more sad is that I've just looked up this non-standard outlet. It's referred to as Walsall Gauge.
It has all three pins rotated 90 degrees: http://www.flameport.com/electric_museum/plugs_13A_non_standard/walsall_gauge_socket_plug_13A.cs4
Do I win a prize?
parkerman
20-12-2016, 16:05
Sadly my wife has been inhospital several times this year and although I've never counted them I have always wondered why there are so many sockets behind the bed. There are a lot I can certainly confirm.
Sadly my wife has been inhospital several times this year and although I've never counted them I have always wondered why there are so many sockets behind the bed. There are a lot I can certainly confirm.
Sorry to hear that your wife's been in hospital. I hope she's feeling well at the moment and looking forward to Christmas. :)
is phelan going to charge all 24 tablets in his hospital room :p
why does bistro need even 4 tablets
parkerman
20-12-2016, 18:51
So 24 can arrive by mistake just as Andy arrives back from Phelan telling him to get money for him in return for keeping quiet.
That is the only reason.
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 21:15
why does bistro need even 4 tablets
I thought they were for Andy's migraine?
I thought they were for Andy's migraine?
those tablets too strong for migraine
I thought they were for Andy's migraine?
those tablets too strong for migraine
RogerOver
20-12-2016, 21:29
those tablets too strong for migraine
Yes, I suppose if you throw your head back when you take them, they'll knock you right out.
tammyy2j
20-12-2016, 23:03
How did Gary afford the very posh hotel?
why does bistro need even 4 tablets
Waiters use tablets nowadays to take food orders.
Phelan is becoming a pantomime gangster OH YES HE IS.
Phelan is becoming a pantomime gangster OH YES HE IS.
"He's behind you ! " Oh, no , sorry, that's Andy!
I found the double episode on Wednesday to be the poorest Corrie watching for many a year. I hope that the downward spiral the programme is currently on is not terminal, but there seems to be a clear plan to make Corrie as depressing as Eastenders, with fewer and fewer light-hearted moments. A 13 year old choosing to get drunk instead of being excited about the concert she was being taken to at great expense (paid for people who on the face if it do not have a receptacle to urinate in), plus a 17 year old who has an outrageously sparkly personal hipflask full of vodka, who's hitting on her mother's twice her age boyfriend. Then there's Sarah getting to Leeds at the speed of light, only for them all to waste every penny they got for selling the magic beans, to spend on hotel accommodation and concert tickets, by deciding that no-one would be going to the concert. And then there's Phelan. Not only does he have eyes in the back of his head (or did have before they were bashed by a brick), but he's clearly allowed to stay in a much sought after hospital bed despite being as fit as a fiddle playing puppetmaster with someone who would surely have said - "you're mistaken, it wasn't me" (given that it'd be his word against someone who had taken a severe blow to the head) rather than turning to crime.
Soap villains constantly getting away with it is not good entertainment, and the only way this will end well as far as I'm concerned is that Phelan gets his just desserts soon, but only after he has taken the moronic Eileen for every last penny she owns.
Too many poor, one-dimensional characters and kindergarten quality scriptwritng is making this much loved soap almost un-watchable just lately. All I want for Christmas......
RogerOver
21-12-2016, 11:46
I found the double episode on Wednesday to be the poorest Corrie watching for many a year. I hope that the downward spiral the programme is currently on is not terminal, but there seems to be a clear plan to make Corrie as depressing as Eastenders, with fewer and fewer light-hearted moments. A 13 year old choosing to get drunk instead of being excited about the concert she was being taken to at great expense (paid for people who on the face if it do not have a receptacle to urinate in), plus a 17 year old who has an outrageously sparkly personal hipflask full of vodka, who's hitting on her mother's twice her age boyfriend. Then there's Sarah getting to Leeds at the speed of light, only for them all to waste every penny they got for selling the magic beans, to spend on hotel accommodation and concert tickets, by deciding that no-one would be going to the concert. And then there's Phelan. Not only does he have eyes in the back of his head (or did have before they were bashed by a brick), but he's clearly allowed to stay in a much sought after hospital bed despite being as fit as a fiddle playing puppetmaster with someone who would surely have said - "you're mistaken, it wasn't me" (given that it'd be his word against someone who had taken a severe blow to the head) rather than turning to crime.
Soap villains constantly getting away with it is not good entertainment, and the only way this will end well as far as I'm concerned is that Phelan gets his just desserts soon, but only after he has taken the moronic Eileen for every last penny she owns.
Too many poor, one-dimensional characters and kindergarten quality scriptwritng is making this much loved soap almost un-watchable just lately. All I want for Christmas......
I take what you say as a reasonable criticism, especially the point about making it as depressing as Eastenders. I watched that very occasionally years ago, and it came across to me as a soap just full of people shouting and arguing.
Maybe I haven't noticed that Corro is begininning to descend to a similar level?
I've always watched it not for the plot, but for the (hidden) humour, although I know a lot of people don't always seem to notice it.
Btw, Phelan's already had his just desserts - it was the battenberg he asked Andy for...
parkerman
21-12-2016, 12:21
Soap villains constantly getting away with it is not good entertainment.
I certainly agree with this in both soaps. First Tracey getting away with murder (more or less), Ian & Jane getting away with getting Max imprisoned; Phil getting away with bribing the jury foreman; Dean getting away with rape and attempted rape and now Phelan. What sort of message does all this give out?
Snagglepus
21-12-2016, 12:36
I found the double episode on Wednesday
I must have missed the second episode and I can't find it on the iPlayer.
"He's behind you ! " Oh, no , sorry, that's Andy!
is that how phelan knew with the audience shouting:p
I must have missed the second episode and I can't find it on the iPlayer.
There wasn't a second episode last Wednesday. Perhaps Brucie's thinking of another day?
parkerman
21-12-2016, 14:24
There wasn't a second episode last Wednesday. Perhaps Brucie's thinking of another day?
Monday I guess.
Phelan looks ok and should have been discharged by now
how utterly boring is aidan and maria both charisma vaccums terrible punch too
how utterly boring is aidan and maria both charisma vaccums terrible punch too
Yeah it was a really boring episode. I don't know why KO is insisting on putting the pair of them together. If Maria's going to fall for such a sleaze, I wish the writers would at least give her enough self-respect to insist on waiting until he's finished with Eva before getting together with him. :wall:
Her last line (something along the lines of "I love you...but there's nothing I can do about it") was ridiculously over the top and melodramatic: it was like something from a farce! :p
flappinfanny
21-12-2016, 23:31
I had to laugh out aloud when during the closing credits on Thursday, I heard the continuity announcer telling us all that, "The official Coronation Street colouring book is available now.".
Are you sure the announcer wasn't referring to the Coronation Street scripts, they seem to be a bit like colouring books and painting by numbers.
Oh why did they bring back the bloke that played Adam? He reminds me of Vicky from Eastenders Michelle's daughter, she had a useless American accent they tried to fade out as it was awfull and yet this guy they brought back has the same kinda fake naff Scots accent he couldnt pull off the last time. I k ow this is a Mike v Barlow re hash, but both those bods could act. Good idea poorly executed in my books.
Good on Kirk, thou he took one for the team for Gary assault wise in the past to keep Gaz in the army so cant afford to be lamping his sisters offal in public.
Andy is just a tit, Phelan has no poof so just front it out you goon or finish the job.
I must have missed the second episode and I can't find it on the iPlayer.
OOPS! Clearly I must have taken a blow to the head, like Phelan! But unlike Phelan, in my case there were adverse consequences!! It was definitely Monday - I always struggle to know what day it is around Christmas!
was phelan head whack on opposite side to his bandage?
peter and ms battersby, could it be more obvious it toyah
nick being a total brat child
peter and ms battersby, could it be more obvious it toyah
nick being a total brat child
I must admit, I do feel sorry for Maria and little Liam .. but I am sure Maria will not spend a year in prison :)
tammyy2j
24-12-2016, 20:00
I must admit, I do feel sorry for Maria and little Liam .. but I am sure Maria will not spend a year in prison :)
I do for Liam, he is so adorable and Kirk is great with him
Why was Maria throwing a party and having Kate and Jenny there who were calling her a murderer?
I really like the Barlow family scenes, great having Peter back and Daniel and Adam are good additions even Simon and Tracy fit all together well
I love Peter and Leanne together so hoping down the line they unite, they have great chemistry
I wanted Kirk to be the one to smack Adam
I don't think either Aidan or Adam suit Maria, her and Aidan have no chemistry
I must admit, I do feel sorry for Maria and little Liam .. but I am sure Maria will not spend a year in prison :)
i really didn't think she'd get sent down for a year but maria free year hurray
I must admit, I do feel sorry for Maria and little Liam .. but I am sure Maria will not spend a year in prison :)
i really didn't think she'd get sent down for a year but maria free year hurray
flappinfanny
24-12-2016, 23:38
2 words for Christmas Eve's episode "UTTER CRAP" and that is being charitable because it's the season of goodwill and all that jazz.
flappinfanny
24-12-2016, 23:46
Merry Christmas everyone. Have a lovely day. :)
Merry Christmas everyone. Have a lovely day. :)
Merry Christmas to you too, and to all SoapBoarders - posters and lurkers. :D
RogerOver
25-12-2016, 04:37
Last night we had:
Johnny to Aidan: Maria's a mess. She's got more baggage than an airport carousel.
Billy, talking about Christmas cards: I was going to leave them with Matt, the new vicar.
Ha ha! That must be the world's shortest interregnum - about two weeks?
It's usually something that goes on for months and months, especially when the previous incumbent leaves at short notice. There again, the Weatherfield parishes are not of this world.
i really didn't think she'd get sent down for a year but maria free year hurray
Won´t be a year ... she will get time off for good behavior and more than likely we see her being visited in prison
parkerman
25-12-2016, 10:50
Won´t be a year ... she will get time off for good behavior and more than likely we see her being visited in prison
If she gets Tracey's lawyer she'll be out next week.
Won´t be a year ... she will get time off for good behavior and more than likely we see her being visited in prison
don't ruin Christmas for me
Won´t be a year ... she will get time off for good behavior and more than likely we see her being visited in prison
don't ruin Christmas for me
did eileen buy her own ring to propose to phelan, andy should have confessed to chirpy billy
Peter and Toyah!!! I never would have guessed... :eek:
Andy's personality change is ridiculous.
A kind of unmemorable Christmas Day episode overall.
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:07
I felt Toyah's return was a bit flat as was her being revealed as Peter's "love of his life" new lady, I don't think they fit well and I found Toyah rude to Eva who she had just met
David and his kids scene about Kylie was sweet
I did enjoy Peter and Nick's fight especially into Sally's garden :D
The cat was right to scratch cheating Aidan who was not very cut up that Maria is banged up
Has Andy actually got dumber is that possible
What is Shona and that guy with her up to, do they want to rob Billy?
flappinfanny
26-12-2016, 00:19
The episode wasn't bad, the peter and Nick scenes were funny especially when peter threw the gnome at Nick's head.
The David scenes were rather touching with Lilly and Max.
I don't buy the Toyah and Peter scenes (well not yet) it didn't work for me. It is just a plot device. You just know Toyah and Eva are going to hate each other. :D
The David scenes were rather touching with Lilly and Max.
It was a nice idea but my problem with that scene was that David was far too cheerful about it. I think we should have seen some secret pain under the happy facade.
I don't buy the Toyah and Peter scenes (well not yet) it didn't work for me. It is just a plot device. You just know Toyah and Eva are going to hate each other. :D
Agreed.
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:29
I would like to see Gemma and David visit Kylie's grave and talk about missing her
I presume Gemma spend Christmas with Rita and Jenny or was Jenny with Johnny
Mary's son Jude looked very strong and fetching :wub:
Considering Nick has a brain injury whacking him at the back of his head was a stupid move.
I did'nt think there was much conversation between Norris and Jude at the cafe door. Who told them mary was there. I mean it was so staged.
I wish Daniel had beaten Ken at trivial pursuit.
Stupid steve storyline again re TV
Considering Nick has a brain injury whacking him at the back of his head was a stupid move.
I did'nt think there was much conversation between Norris and Jude at the cafe door. Who told them mary was there. I mean it was so staged.
I wish Daniel had beaten Ken at trivial pursuit.
Stupid steve storyline again re TV
Considering Nick has a brain injury whacking him at the back of his head was a stupid move.
Even worse, David and Sarah laughed at it! :wall:
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:36
I forgot about Nick's head injury, is he all clear now?
I forgot about Nick's head injury, is he all clear now?
He is when it fits the plot. :wall:
tammyy2j
26-12-2016, 00:41
Anyone else think Nick and Tracy had some chemistry in the Barlow house scenes or was this just me, too much sherry in my trifle :o
Anyone else think Nick and Tracy had some chemistry in the Barlow house scenes or was this just me, too much sherry in my trifle :o
The latter I think. :p
Even worse, David and Sarah laughed at it! :wall:
so did i
so did i
I think that's forgiveable since he's not your family. :D
Snagglepus
26-12-2016, 20:06
So, this bloke turns up from who knows where, says he's your son and they believe him with no checks, he knows nothing about you and wants to take you back home to South Africa.
And they all live happily ever after???
Who dreams these stories up?
is peter not a good bit older than toyah if though she looks older than leanne
is peter not a good bit older than toyah if though she looks older than leanne
I think Peter's about 50 and Toyah must be approximately in her mid 30s.
It was nice to see Sarah putting Bethany first, something that doesn't happen often in soaps. The vulnerable lass has latched onto another man as her saviour now. :(
Surely Mary's son would have had some suspicion that he wasn't born of a loving relationship? :wall:
"If fitted with a camera, a drone must be flown at least 50m (160 foot) away from a person, vehicle, building"
In other words Simon the instant that drone takes off is breaking the law. I know its fictional but it would be good to see Si get done for flying it, just as a heads up to viewers who think they can buzz your window with one looking for private shots into your house.
That bloke was looking for a free nanny in country where even going to the toilet can be fatal even in a secure compound.
parkerman
27-12-2016, 09:31
"If fitted with a camera, a drone must be flown at least 50m (160 foot) away from a person, vehicle, building"
In other words Simon the instant that drone takes off is breaking the law. I know its fictional but it would be good to see Si get done for flying it, just as a heads up to viewers who think they can buzz your window with one looking for private shots into your house.
You forget this is Weatherfield. They have their own laws up there which are not necessarily the same as the UKs.
With this sort of promotion and breaking the rules more people will get them and it will be like the real Big Brother out there
Mo Mouse
29-12-2016, 18:55
At least a drone is slightly better than listening at keyholes or leaving a phone unattended on the kitchen table as a way of secret information coming out. I didn't realise the writers were so clever.
At least a drone is slightly better than listening at keyholes or leaving a phone unattended on the kitchen table as a way of secret information coming out. I didn't realise the writers were so clever.
Hope you had a good Christmas, welcome back :)
flappinfanny
30-12-2016, 19:17
You forget this is Weatherfield. They have their own laws up there which are not necessarily the same as the UKs.
Bit like the Isle of Man :D
So Andy's done a runner? I think his character has been let down by the writers.
Would anyone - even someone as away with the fairies as Mary - contemplate moving thousands of miles away with someone she's just met without even visiting first? :searchme:
mary wants someone to stop her
andy should be honest and stop letting phelan control him
mary wants someone to stop her
andy should be honest and stop letting phelan control him
flappinfanny
30-12-2016, 23:33
Pretty much the same, utter drivel, the only good bit was Norris concern for Mary, which was played beautifully by Malcolm Hebden.
It was a very poor episode. I mean even Tracy was over the top nice. I dislike most of the storylines right now. I like Peter but not when it involves scenes with Leanne walking like she does or Nick getting over possessive. More daniel would be nice. Phelan gets on my nerves now and i do not like Andy's current state.
is johnny living in carla's flat in victoria court
is johnny living in carla's flat in victoria court
Yes.
So Andy's done a runner? I think his character has been let down by the writers.
Would anyone - even someone as away with the fairies as Mary - contemplate moving thousands of miles away with someone she's just met without even visiting first? :searchme:
He will be back ... Phelan will threaten Steph and he will come back for her .. I think they will leave together shortly
flappinfanny
31-12-2016, 11:37
One of my New Years resolutions is to bin Coronation Street. I am going to go Cold Turkey, I wonder how long I will Last????? :D
One of my New Years resolutions is to bin Coronation Street. I am going to go Cold Turkey, I wonder how long I will Last????? :D
Let us know won't you? :D
I'm nowhere near that stage yet but I could be joining you in 2017 if Corrie continues down the path it's currently on. :thumbsdow
parkerman
31-12-2016, 16:08
At the moment it seems to be emulating EE in having as many villains as possible not being brought to justice!
P.S. Except that dastardly villain, Maria of course.
I used to watch EE and other soaps but for years now just Corrie. But i find myself forwarding parts on iplayer it feels like another soap. One thing was bad guys got what was due to them but not now. So very disappointing to see them getting away with things and the nice guys suffering. Hardly entertaining.
Further to my astonishment that Mary would move abroad with a virtual stranger without even visiting first to get to know him and his lifestyle, I'm now even more shocked that someone would uproot their whole lives, say their goodbyes, pay for the journey and then not even step foot on the plane! Even if she'd decided against a permanent move for the time being, surely she'd have gone for a holiday to spend some precious time with the son for whom she's yearned for 32 years and his pregnant wife? :searchme:
(I'm not actually surprised at all at Mary's actions since we all knew she wouldn't leave, but I am shocked at the incompetence of the writing... :wall:)
does carla still own factory shares?
does carla still own factory shares?
Not sure ......
Its too complicated for me, Mike was the one that squeezed out Adam not a Connor and Peters only investment was with Carla. but their marriage was too short for him to be able to claim anything off her plus he was sleeping around on the night of their wedding. But the factory was owned by that scotish murderer bloke before this lot of new got involved???
Andy is a mug, a true spineless drone. He is thoroughly implicated in the theft of a tow truck, Kevs not going to forget that on the day he lost his mobile and the theft was arranged trhe tool had his mobile.
Andy is just getting in deeper and deeper. He should have called Phelan's bluff right at the beginning.
What are the scriptwriters on and who dreamed up that story of Peter and Adam owning shares in the factory and being diddled out of them. Ridiculous. Has Peter or Adam got the money to fight this ?
tammyy2j
02-01-2017, 22:38
I still think Aidan and Alya would work better as a couple than him with Eva or Maria
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