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Poor little Simon he is going to suffer the most from Peter drinking again
tammyy2j
21-01-2011, 17:05
I am liking Gary Windass's current storyline and great acting by Mikey North
parkerman
21-01-2011, 17:55
Yes, I agree. Mikey North is excellent.:thumbsup:
Chloe O'brien
21-01-2011, 22:22
I hope the Corrie writers do a U-turn and let Eddie Windass stay. The three of them are great together and with the possibility of having a foster child. It would be a shame to write him out.
it would, i agree, i lover there family unit. Think Mikey North is absolutly brilliant.
So Eileen took 10 grand and expected not to get caught :nono:
parkerman
25-01-2011, 11:32
So Eileen took 10 grand and expected not to get caught :nono:
I take it you didn't see the spisode when she actually took it then?
tammyy2j
25-01-2011, 11:34
I think she took it more as a loan though without permission
Owen is a pretty nasty fella
parkerman
25-01-2011, 11:37
She took it at first to "punish" Owen for the way he had treated her and to fix her roof. She thought Owen wouldn't notice it had gone because he had no idea what money he was taking and who was paying what. She kept his books and he didn't seem to care; just leaving her to it. When Owen then said that Carla had told him she had paid the money in because Eileen had reminded her, and that he would mend her roof and give her time to pay as a reward, she decided she needed to get the money back quickly before Owen realised that the money hadn't been paid in after all.
Chloe O'brien
25-01-2011, 11:39
How sweet was the scene last night at the Windasses when Eddie made the cake. I hope he can stay.
I thought that was so sweet, the three of them sitting down eating cake together! I think that Mikey's acting is brilliant, he has certainly improved as the show has gone on. I also hope that he doesn't go back to join the army, but with his assault case looming, maybe he will stay?
The Michelle/Ciaran storyline worked out rather conveniently, with Kym Marsh's pregnancy looming she will be out of the soap. But I wonder if they will actually both stay away for 3 months?
Liz :)
tammyy2j
25-01-2011, 14:12
I thought that was so sweet, the three of them sitting down eating cake together! I think that Mikey's acting is brilliant, he has certainly improved as the show has gone on. I also hope that he doesn't go back to join the army, but with his assault case looming, maybe he will stay?
The Michelle/Ciaran storyline worked out rather conveniently, with Kym Marsh's pregnancy looming she will be out of the soap. But I wonder if they will actually both stay away for 3 months?
Liz :)
Boyzone are touring Ireland soon so Keith will be needed to sway in the background
parkerman
29-01-2011, 10:20
One thing I meant to say before. How,on earth, could Ciaran, the ship's cook, promise Michelle that he would get her a job as a singer on the cruise?
One thing I meant to say before. How,on earth, could Ciaran, the ship's cook, promise Michelle that he would get her a job as a singer on the cruise?
Apart from anything she cant sing.
Watching Gary Windass last night at his Court Martial I wondered why he didnt bother to shave beforehand.
In common with most TV soldiers he has absolutely no idea how a beret should be worn. This small detail makes all the difference
WolvoExPunk
29-01-2011, 11:24
If Gary Windass really was getting thrown out of the Army after his court martial, he would certainly not have been allowed home that night. He'd be in the guard room, or maybe even the Military Corrective Training Centre at Colchester. Since he regrets the verdict, maybe in the future, we could be looking at Legionnaire Windass, in his White Kepi. He would n't be the only British guy who wants to redeem his military career who makes that choice. Or he may decide to to work for a private security company out in Afghanistan.
The story has been really poorly researched. I know its only a soap and they are trying to get over a message but they should have put some thought into it. Court one day and Court Martial the next I dont think so.
parkerman
29-01-2011, 14:23
Was he Court Martialled?
Was he Court Martialled?
Nope. Apparently now he can be dismissed from the Army by his C.O. The rules must have changed. No hearing , no legal representation, no appeal, no haircut, no shave, no No.2 Dress.
ITV have ruined what promised to be a great storyline by sloppy research and piss poor writing
WolvoExPunk
29-01-2011, 17:47
On Friday's episode, it was good to see that bitch Tracy Barlow getting the cold shoulder off the locals in the Rovers. Nobody wanted to drink with such a horrible, nasty cow. Can't we get her fixed up with snidey Chris? I'm sure they deserve each other. As Ken said, "This is the court of public opinion."
As Ken said, "This is the court of public opinion."
Loved Ken giving Tracey (and Deirdre) some home truths :D
I wonder if Owen will let the matter of the £10,000 lie now? Probably not, judging by his face. Julie and Eileen were great together giving Owen his "dossier".
Chris_2k11
31-01-2011, 17:28
Loved the whole Julie/Eileen/Owen thing "and you're no oil painting yourself!" :rotfl:
tammyy2j
05-02-2011, 20:21
Wow so Steve gives Tracey the bar job to kept her from leaving with Amy surely Steve would have full custody of Amy as Tracey was in jail for murder even though now it has been squashed
Jane Danson (Leanne) is one of the best actresses if not the best on the show way better than (Katherine Kelly) Becky and the others its a shame she isnt nominated for any awards
I loved Leanne beating Nick
I loved Leanne beating Nick
I was cheering her on. She really gave Nick what for, and he totally deserved it. She's right - Peter is by far the better man than Nick. I hope that's the end of Nick and Leanne's relationship now.
WolvoExPunk
06-02-2011, 15:26
Steve must have been insane to give Tracy a bar job. Working with Becky, fireworks are assured. He could have given her a driving job at Streetcars, as she once drove form them many years ago. There will be more aggro in the Rovers between those two than if rival mobs of Man Utd and Man City hooligans turn up there during the derby next Saturday!
Chris_2k11
07-02-2011, 11:41
Leanne was amazing on Friday, I think shes been brilliant these past few months.
Tracy on the otherhand was err.. not so amazing.
tammyy2j
08-02-2011, 11:19
All Tracey was worried about was if Leanne was better at sex than her
I cant wait for the blessing now
WolvoExPunk
11-02-2011, 21:12
Nice to see Sally found herself a new bloke. Hope she rubs Kevin's nose in it, ha ha!
Chloe O'brien
11-02-2011, 21:19
I can't believe she called Rawsie a drama queen. What an awful thing to say. :eek:
Sophie is starting to really get on my nerves!
SAllys face when she saw Alfie/Jeff! and again when Rawsie was like "but your over 40!"
I'm enjoying Peter's revenge already and can't wait for the blessing on Monday. I do feel sorry for Leanne at the same time though, and hope they'll stay together somehow.
Yes, I hope that their love for each other will make them work through this and that they will get back together
the revenge is brilliant! i loved the fact that Tracy was very keen to help peter fill in the gaps!
It was soooo enjoyable seeing Nick squirm :D
Go Peter!
Norris was funny tonight always with the best lines
Yeah go Peter!!!
Wonder if he'll forgive Carla for not telling him?
tammyy2j
15-02-2011, 12:42
Wow Peter got the use of his legs back fully pretty quick must be trying to get away from Leanne that did it :p
WolvoExPunk
15-02-2011, 18:31
Wow Peter got the use of his legs back fully pretty quick must be trying to get away from Leanne that did it :p
Wetherfield people have the strongest recovery rates in the UK. Remember Big Jim McDonald? Told by the doc he would never walk again after falling from the scaffold. Getting about in a wheelchair, then a zimmer frame, crutches, walking stick and finally walking unaided. He even got back into heavy labouring work. I was expecting him to get fit enough to do the Weatherfield Marathon at one point.
No doubt, Peter will become fitter than in his Navy days. He will put the Royal Navy gun-running teams, Para-Commando Naval Gunfire Forward Observers, and the RN boxing and athletics squads to shame.
LostVoodoo
15-02-2011, 21:08
don't forget when Richard Hilman hit little old lady Emily Bishop over the head with a crowbar and she was wandering around totally fine two weeks later!
that weatherfield general does wonders do aid recovery!!
I Loved Norris one liners!
I Loved Norris one liners!
With the demise of Blanche and the imminent departure of Eddie Windass and Graeme Proctor most of the comedy actors will have left the cobbles
thats true, there will only be norris leftt. Its a shame because i love the comedy characters!
thats true, there will only be norris leftt. Its a shame because i love the comedy characters!
Its what seperates Corrie from the rest
defintley and the writers are really good with it!
I think they are trying to turn Sally into a comedy character will have to see how htat pans out
I was dreading the effect of Peter's revenge on Simon, so was glad when he stayed in the car. He's going to be gutted that Leanne and Peter have broken up, though. I'm still hoping they'll get back together.
Chloe O'brien
16-02-2011, 16:55
That line from Norris "You can't fault the Barlow's when it comes to putting on a good show" was pure class. I don't know how he can keep a straight face.
WolvoExPunk
16-02-2011, 21:17
don't forget when Richard Hilman hit little old lady Emily Bishop over the head with a crowbar and she was wandering around totally fine two weeks later!
Yes, and remember how quick Steve McDonald was up and about after the severe pasting and mauling he got off Jez Quigley's gang of thugs and pitbulls.
Yes, and remember how quick Steve McDonald was up and about after the severe pasting and mauling he got off Jez Quigley's gang of thugs and pitbulls.
Thats nothing compared with raising someone from the dead as they did with Web Cam Man in Deadenders
tammyy2j
18-02-2011, 11:10
Well Peter had his crutches back last night and was still able to get the better of Nick who deserved a good battering imo
WolvoExPunk
18-02-2011, 19:16
Well Peter had his crutches back last night and was still able to get the better of Nick who deserved a good battering imo
Nick's not as much a drip as he was when he was 19. He's still a drip, and a mummy's boy, though. You wouldn't need to be any type of hardened streetfighter to get the better of Nick.
Yessssss Peter saw sense :) :cheer:
Yessssss Peter saw sense :) :cheer:
Yes a nice happy ending but for how long
Tina and Graeme and their new friend are very boring
I thought Amy went on holiday with Steve and Becky
I didn't see that ending coming. Just as I was thinking it's typical how trains are on time in the soaps, she hasn't gone. Loved Peter's whole set up and how it looked as if he was going to have it out with Nick, then he asked him to be best man. Felt so sorry for Simon during the whole thing.
parkerman
19-02-2011, 09:23
I was amazed when Lloyd and Peter got held up by those temporary traffic lights when racing to the station.
I have never seen that plot device used before....yawn....
I was amazed when Lloyd and Peter got held up by those temporary traffic lights when racing to the station.
I have never seen that plot device used before....yawn....
Nor me either. Very original. You forgot to mention Lloyd stalling the car.
I was in tears both when Peter broke down in front of his father outside the Rovers, and when he and Leanne got together at the end. This storyline has been made compelling by great acting from Jane Danson and especially Chris Gascoyne.
I hope there's no more marital strife for Peter and Leanne for a while.
i so glad Leanne didnt get on that train , plus from my train knowledge trains to Euston don't go to Manchester Victoria they go to Manchester Piccadily . So glad Peter saw sence in the end .
I was in tears both when Peter broke down in front of his father outside the Rovers, and when he and Leanne got together at the end. This storyline has been made compelling by great acting from Jane Danson and especially Chris Gascoyne.
I hope there's no more marital strife for Peter and Leanne for a while.
It would be nice but somehow I cannot see it happening especially if slimy Nick is still on the scene
It would be nice but somehow I cannot see it happening especially if slimy Nick is still on the scene
I agree with Alan
tammyy2j
19-02-2011, 23:48
It would be nice but somehow I cannot see it happening especially if slimy Nick is still on the scene
I dont think Leanne would go near him again
Chloe O'brien
20-02-2011, 00:23
I thought Peter would have taken Simon to the station wth him. But Aw a nice happy ending now leave them alone writers. Go and pick on TraceyLuv.
. Go and pick on TraceyLuv.
Yes get rid of the scheming cow.
TRACEYLUV MUST GO
Leanne going to Eustin from Victoria...yeah good luck with that one!!
I thought there were some great episodes this week! brilliant acting from Leanne and Peter
Not getting the Xin story though, all a bit non story if you ask me!
parkerman
20-02-2011, 10:21
Leanne going to Eustin from Victoria...yeah good luck with that one!!
Maybe this timetable will help you, Katy should you be thinking of doing the same journey any time: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/timetable/times
Chloe O'brien
20-02-2011, 13:31
Yes get rid of the scheming cow.
TRACEYLUV MUST GO
It's a shame Kym Marsh had to leave for maternity leave early. Her and Tracyluv could have become great friends and Kym could have taken her on an extended holiday to Ireland.
you should be the new scriptwriter! thats a great story, she is soo anoying as a character and Kate Ford reallly grates on me when shes on stage...i dont really know why she just does
Chloe O'brien
20-02-2011, 17:20
Stay tuned you just might see this storyline appearing in our SB soap. I'm sure our wonderful and talented writers Parkerman and Alan can do this story justice.
Dev had 7 shops a few years ago, why is he broke now?
parkerman
22-02-2011, 08:49
Dev had 7 shops a few years ago, why is he broke now?
Now you know!:)
Dev had 7 shops a few years ago, why is he broke now?
He gave reasons why last night. A combination of Freshco Express and Road Works.
I dont know how he reckons that the Coronation Street store is his 'Jewel in the Crown. It never seems that busy.
Snagglepus
22-02-2011, 13:47
What is Devs problem over the insurance.
The damage to the shop was caused by others and he would be claiming compensation off them.
I have recently had my car and garden wall damaged by a car skidding on ice, I haven't claimed on my house or car insurance, The insurance of the party that caused the damage paid for the repairs.
What is Devs problem over the insurance.
The damage to the shop was caused by others and he would be claiming compensation off them.
I have recently had my car and garden wall damaged by a car skidding on ice, I haven't claimed on my house or car insurance, The insurance of the party that caused the damage paid for the repairs.
Good point
you forgot asbestos alan, that was resonable for onie of the shops,
He gave reasons why last night. A combination of Freshco Express and Road Works.
I dont know how he reckons that the Coronation Street store is his 'Jewel in the Crown. It never seems that busy.
Yes, the question was answered in second episode.
Poor Tyrone :( I think he and Julie work well together, though.
It was nice to see Leanne, Peter and Simon looking so happy and not even the sight of Nick Tilsley could spoil it for them :)
yeh, i agree, its nice seeing them happy! and also seeing nick squirm!
tammyy2j
04-03-2011, 11:36
Wow that Maria storyline was a bit of a let down
Chloe O'brien
04-03-2011, 11:40
They could have let it run a bit longer. Let everyone think he was a nice guy to begin with like they did with Derek in Emmerdale.
Wow that Maria storyline was a bit of a let down
Dont forget it was being shown before the watershed so I suppose the were limited in what they could show
tammyy2j
04-03-2011, 12:42
They could have let it run a bit longer. Let everyone think he was a nice guy to begin with like they did with Derek in Emmerdale.
Yes it would have better to show him more and maybe have Carla in the Maria's part
Also the one who plays Maria cant act
Also the one who plays Maria cant act
Must have had same acting teacher as Kate Ford
I expected a storyline similar to Toyah's rape going by all of Samia Smith's interviews
Just how tf did Maria imagine that was attempted rape. He had a grope but he didnt rip her clothes off and try to have sex with her. Certainly a sexual assault but not an attempted rape. Im sure in the weeks to come she will experience more violence from her wife-beating boyfriend
all i got from it was that it really showed how poor samia smith is! I thought it was going to run a bit longer as well
Coronation Street newcomer Andrew Lancel has admitted that it was uncomfortable to film the ITV1 soap's recent sexual assault scenes.
The actor plays Frank Foster, who attacked Maria Connor (Samia Smith) when she visited his house to discuss a business deal for Underworld.
Lancel also confessed that he is worried about the viewer reaction to the storyline.
"I'd want to knock him out, he's a predator and, as a man, I felt hugely uncomfortable filming it," he told The People. "We're on the sofa and Frank tries to force himself on her. It's not an easy scene for a man. I'd never behave like that and don't know anyone who would.
"Samia was wonderful about it but I am slightly worried about the reaction of viewers - Maria is a popular character. Maybe it will start a debate on whether she led him on but what he does was not nice. Even if there is a reason for it that's still no excuse."
He added that he used to work on the Street as an extra when he was younger, saying: "I'd chat to the cast and ask their advice - they were lovely. William Roache who plays Ken Barlow said to me, 'Well, you never know, stick with it and you might end up here'."
DS
What a load of tosh, he did not try to rape her, if he wanted to, he would have ran after her, not let her leave his house!!!
parkerman
06-03-2011, 15:12
He didn't say he did try to rape her, he said he tried to force himself on her, which he did.
Anyway, I just can't believe it of DI Manson....:)
He didn't say he did try to rape her, he said he tried to force himself on her, which he did.
Anyway, I just can't believe it of DI Manson....:)
I know that, but Maria is claiming he did!!!
WolvoExPunk
07-03-2011, 20:26
I had a laugh at Kylie slapping David Platt's face tonight. It's the most useful thing she's done.
I think she needs a bloody good slap too though!!!
Poor Mrs Hargreaves!
This xin tina graeme storylines is starting to annoy me!
Yes, it does me too, especially as it is rather unbelievable, not having seen Xin before, and now all of a sudden, Tina is happy to pretend her boyfriend and the new girl on the block are an item and she is happy :(
LostVoodoo
08-03-2011, 13:35
all of a sudden Kylie does seem to look like Becky, and also a bit like Tina O'Brien!
WolvoExPunk
08-03-2011, 19:58
I think she needs a bloody good slap too though!!!
Leanne would be the ideal person to adminster this slap. From previous characters, Karen McDonald would be another good candidate. But best of all would be the Street's hardest bitch, Linda Baldwin. Nobody messed with her!!!
tammyy2j
11-03-2011, 15:18
Does Tina not realise everyone is against poor Graeme now and will be for a long time surely he is more important to her than Xin - this is a ridiculous storyline
parkerman
11-03-2011, 15:26
I agree. I think Coronation Street has let itself down badly with this storyline.
I agree. I think Coronation Street has let itself down badly with this storyline.
They seem to have had a few CRAP storylines recently. The ridiculous return of Kate Plank, the daft Big Jim McDonald armed robbery storyline, the tranny and Audrey.
Its getting beyond a joke which is a pity as there are some excellent storylines going on as well
tammyy2j
11-03-2011, 16:01
Kylie is reminding me alot of Mandy from EE and Kelly from Misfits
WolvoExPunk
11-03-2011, 19:22
I think Sophie is being a real ******** the way she's going on at Sian.
She is upset and jealous, we can all act different when we are upset and not thinking straight
I think Sophie is being a real ******** the way she's going on at Sian.
What would you do if you saw photos of your lover cuddling up to someone else plastered all over Facebook
tammyy2j
11-03-2011, 20:45
She is upset and jealous, we can all act different when we are upset and not thinking straight
Yes she is thinking lesbian :p
Had to think for a moment but got ya!!!!! lol
i thought they could have dealt a lot more with the sophie and fiz storylines last night as they were more important that the audrey and xin and the other fillers they seem to have at the moment!
I used to like Fiz but the way she talking these days is getting on my nerves. What happened to the old Fiz. Wish she would stop moaning at the poor dog.
She is in financial difficulties, her daughter was seriously ill, her husband is mentally ill, I think she has every right to moan
I understand that.
But her voice of late is very child like. Fiz never used to talk like that.
I understand that.
But her voice of late is very child like. Fiz never used to talk like that.
yes, she has, whenever she gets emotional, she gets this squeaky voice, but that is Fiz, :)
Chloe O'brien
12-03-2011, 23:32
I think Schmiechael should go and live with Norris. They two would get on great together.
No that would be very unkind to poor Schmiechael.
LostVoodoo
16-03-2011, 17:22
i do think Ches is being pretty immature about Schmiechael. how many times did that baby nearly die? and he'd only be moving in with Kirk, it's not like he'd never see him again, it wouldn't have to be forever.
Sally - "Thank God it wasnt a convertable" !! That realy shouldnt have been that funny but it really was!
Also Lizs face when she saw Tracy behind the bar! Quality!
WolvoExPunk
22-03-2011, 21:50
Becky was in full-on self-destruct mode on Monday. She will not be told to stop what she does, then ten minutes later, she is full of apologies, "Please give me another chance, Steve...."
Still, loved the way she gave Kylie and David Platt some aggro.
She will have plenty of time to reflect on her selfishness and stupidity when Steve comes to his senses and chucks the stupid cow out. He should drive her and her stuff straight to her ex-boyfriend, Slug's squat.
I'm not so sure that Steve will chuck Becky out...
Tommy is quiet tangoed but so far liked his debut
Graeme and Xin's storyline of the sham wedding is so boring
WolvoExPunk
29-03-2011, 16:45
Is Tommy Duckworth the same nugget who was lodging with Tyrone and Molly? The same eejit who torched Leanne's Italian restuarant, then confesses to the police?
Is Tommy Duckworth the same nugget who was lodging with Tyrone and Molly? The same eejit who torched Leanne's Italian restuarant, then confesses to the police?
No, that was Paul
that was Paul as perdita said, and was played by Thomas hudson
Tommy was in it years ago when he was a little boy, 2000 i think!
Tommy looks like he's made himself at home with Tyrone. Maybe Tyrone will now cheer up at bit, now he has someone to have a laugh with.They all seemed very friendly last night.
its nie seeing Jim Back purely to hear him say "catch yourself on Elizabeth!"
WolvoExPunk
03-04-2011, 14:02
its nie seeing Jim Back purely to hear him say "catch yourself on Elizabeth!"
And ending his sentences with "...so it is."
LostVoodoo
03-04-2011, 21:13
i love Jim's silly obsession with saying everyone's full name, he even does it to Dev I seem to remember and I don't think anyone else has ever used it!
*-Rooney-*
04-04-2011, 15:01
what i dont understand about tommy's entrance, is why did he come on the street looking for tyrone (a guy he hadnt met) only to then ask him where jack was. why didnt he just ask ppl for jack in the first place?
what i dont understand about tommy's entrance, is why did he come on the street looking for tyrone (a guy he hadnt met) only to then ask him where jack was. why didnt he just ask ppl for jack in the first place?
I wondered about that too lol
what i dont understand about tommy's entrance, is why did he come on the street looking for tyrone (a guy he hadnt met) only to then ask him where jack was. why didnt he just ask ppl for jack in the first place?
Maybe it was because Jack had been living with Connie nearly right up until he died, so Tommy came to Coronation Street to get Connie's address. He must have heard that Tyrone had bought the house off Jack.
Plus it was to give Tommy a reason for coming into the series. He will now stay with Tyrone, and make new friends to give him a reason to stay.:)
So now the script writer need to find him a love interest.:love:
Anyone suggest somebody.
Julie or Mary :searchme:
Plus it was to give Tommy a reason for coming into the series. He will now stay with Tyrone, and make new friends to give him a reason to stay.:)
So now the script writer need to find him a love interest.:love:
Anyone suggest somebody.
Julie or Mary :searchme:
Read that he is getting together with Tina more than likely
WolvoExPunk
05-04-2011, 16:35
Plus it was to give Tommy a reason for coming into the series. He will now stay with Tyrone, and make new friends to give him a reason to stay.:)
So now the script writer need to find him a love interest.:love:
Anyone suggest somebody.
Julie or Mary :searchme:
I never realised you hated him so much! lol
im only up to Mondays episode! some of the one liners!
Leanne talking about Joseph "Joseph! its a bit early for the nativity in April!" bless her!
I never realised you hated him so much! lol
He's not been on long enough to make an opinion yet, and he's disappeared already.
Wonder how long it will take for Norris to grass on Graeme. Gail's face was a picture in the Rovers when Kylie called her mam.
i think Kylie is absolutley brilliant!
Chloe O'brien
09-04-2011, 23:04
Dam I so wanted Norris to stand up in church and stop the service. Poor Emily she saved up her pension to give them a night in a posh hotel and it was all a scam.
So now Eddie and Anna are going to fall out over Faye, obviously leading to Eddie's exit, so unbelievable, that couple have stood by each other for many years, fostering/adoption is what they both wanted and now Eddie is supposed to change his mind at the first hurdle? I don't think so !!
thats what i thought! iit sounds stupid. there must be a better way to write him out!
So now Eddie and Anna are going to fall out over Faye, obviously leading to Eddie's exit, so unbelievable, that couple have stood by each other for many years, fostering/adoption is what they both wanted and now Eddie is supposed to change his mind at the first hurdle? I don't think so !!
thats what i thought! iit sounds stupid. there must be a better way to write him out!
I thought that Eddies leaving story was to be connected with Garys PTSD
If Faye was such a little tealeaf why did the social workers not point this out earlier. More shoddy storylining by the Corrie scriptwriters
If Faye was such a little tealeaf why did the social workers not point this out earlier. More shoddy storylining by the Corrie scriptwriters[/QUOTE]
Social workers don't always give out to much info, or don't know everything about the child. Due to file not being updated, and children could have1 2 or 3 new social workers in a year. Info can also gets lost.
If Faye was such a little tealeaf why did the social workers not point this out earlier. More shoddy storylining by the Corrie scriptwriters
Social workers don't always give out to much info, or don't know everything about the child. Due to file not being updated, and children could have1 2 or 3 new social workers in a year. Info can also gets lost.[/QUOTE]
Still very poor storylining
What a load of hogwash the bank raid was, first formers at an infant school could have done a better job. Very poor storyline, badly acted but what else could they have done with this tripe, I guess.
And if I wanted to abscond with somebody elses child, I would not sit in a car outside the home which is next door to the child's mother, not knowing when my husband is going to join :wall: :angry: :crying:
I hate to say this but Corrie is getting terrible at the minute. Most of the scriptwriting is appalling and the stories outlandish. The Xin/Tina/Graeme farce. Where did Xin come from. There was no mention of her before. The Bank Robbery was totally crap and very badly written. The return of Traceyluv with yet another farcical storyline badly written. Just what sort of substances are the writers inhaling. The Faye storyline is another totally unbelievable one. I cannot imagine for one minute that social workers would place a child with foster parents without letting them know she was a pathological liar. The latest so called story will involve Mental Maria reporting Frank the Plank for attempted rape. When was this so called attempted rape. I never saw anything which would have constituted even an indecent assault.
There are of course some brilliant bits in Corrie too like David and Kylies wedding b ut unfortunately the dire scriptwriting and idiotic ill thought out storylines detract from this
tammyy2j
12-04-2011, 17:23
I had to lol at Liz saying she didnt know what the hold up with Jim was :lol:
I had to lol at Liz saying she didnt know what the hold up with Jim was :lol:
It was probably meant to be funny but I thought it was so contrived.
Bit of a disaster. Not a very convincing robber.
Corrie c--k up if you ask me, very poor and lazy writing.:nono::thumbsdow
Why the hell didnt the writers just let Liz and Jim leave together instead of the stupid bank robbery storyline
So Amy gets a hard time at school because her granddad botched a robbery but not when mammy went to jail for murder
Maria is very ott
Very sad to see Liz go - I hope she comes back one day.
parkerman
16-04-2011, 08:13
So Liz has gone and managed to get all her possessions in one small suitcase. Hmmm....
So Liz has gone and managed to get all her possessions in one small suitcase. Hmmm....
Well lets face it, her dresses wouldnt take up too much room
parkerman
16-04-2011, 09:17
Well lets face it, her dresses wouldnt take up too much room
No, but her make-up and earrings would!
sean slater
16-04-2011, 13:58
Chesney really doesnt have a clue, how can they both be so naive that having a baby is going to be so wonderful?! and what is Kirk playing at encouraging it. Oh dear.
tammyy2j
26-04-2011, 10:57
Did Eddie leave last night?
parkerman
26-04-2011, 10:58
Yes
WolvoExPunk
26-04-2011, 15:03
Chesney really doesnt have a clue, how can they both be so naive that having a baby is going to be so wonderful?! and what is Kirk playing at encouraging it. Oh dear.
You have to remember that Kirk is not the sharpest tool in the box. Years ago, Chesney was reckoned to be a child genius. He is well lacking in common sense now thinking he can run a flat on his market trader's money.
DaVeyWaVey
27-04-2011, 13:36
The John Stape story is keeping me hooked on Corrie at the moment, but I do think Eddie's exit was a load of rubbish.
Last week seen the return of Dennis and Marcus. :hmm:
Norris seemed very miffed that Rita was happy to let Dennis stay with her.:(
Shaun cannot see what is in front of him. All the girls new Marcus had come back for him.:love:
Amy has been watching Tracy to much. The little minx is playing them both.:nono:
tammyy2j
20-05-2011, 10:49
I hope Faye goes soon
What a mixed episode tonight. Crap - The sad demise of John Stape in an increasingly dire storyline. If the police were so worried about him being on the run and liable to return to Fiz why didnt they post a guard on the house. One of the first things they should have done was search the house including the attic. What a sad end and crap storyline for Graeme Hawley as John.
Excellent - The social workers and Becky was superbly acted. I could almost feel a tear for her and Steve, even though it was Steve who grassed her up. Its just a pity she takes her revenge on Traceyluv and not on Devilboy.
parkerman
02-06-2011, 08:43
I'm sorry to sort of disagree with you, Alan...
Although I agree Becky acted superbly I think the storyline itself was crap. In my humble opinion there is absolutely no way that Social Services would have taken Max away from Becky and Steve at that point. Firstly it is obvious that Max is happy where he is and well cared for and well looked after. He is not at risk in any way. It is in his best interests that, at least for the time being, until the 'thorough investigation' takes place, that he should stay where he is and not uproot him. Secondly, Becky is his aunt, so she is a close relative, better than a foster family. And thirdly, it would cost Social Services money to remove Max to a foster home. In these cash strapped times for local councils they would do all they could to avoid having to do that.
Funnily enough this is what I was thinking as the story unfolded. When the episode ended, my wife, who worked in the child and adolescent field and had spent most of her working life working with social workers in the care of children said, "What a pile of poo!" And then went on to say exactly what I had been thinking from her experience.
Chloe O'brien
02-06-2011, 10:43
Can someone answer where Schmiechael is with all this carry on with John. He's not allowed in Fiz's house and chesney has been held hostage so who's been looking after him.
Can someone answer where Schmiechael is with all this carry on with John. He's not allowed in Fiz's house and chesney has been held hostage so who's been looking after him.
I was wondering that too
Coronation Street's Katherine Kelly has admitted that she found it "horrendous" filming the scenes when social services took Max away from Becky and Steve.
Speaking to the ITV soap's official website, Kelly discussed shooting the scenes, seen in last night's episode, after it is discovered that the couple paid Becky's sister Kylie (Paula Lane) to keep her son.
"Filming the scenes when they took Max away were just horrendous," the actress confessed. "Absolutely heartbreaking, on both levels.
"Little Harry is such a gorgeous boy and I'm going to miss him so much. He brightens mine and Simon's [Gregson] world and now we're not going to see him anymore. So as you can imagine, that's an awful thing to happen and I wasn't looking forward to the day we filmed that, I'll tell you!"
Discussing the impact of events on Becky, she continued: "It was so heartbreaking for Becky. This is it. You know, she's lost her own flesh and blood. Her only chance of flesh and blood and she can just imagine him crying that night for her and... oh, I don't even want to go there!"
However, Becky remains unaware that it was her husband Steve (Simon Gregson) who purposely made social services suspicious of the arrangement.
"How will Becky react when she finds out that Steve did it? I'm not telling you!" Kelly teased. "You're going to have to watch. I will tell you that she doesn't find out [tonight] - she makes one final attempt to get Max back.
"There are plenty of suspects. Let's say, she basically just goes through the list - because she will find out who did it. Steve would be the last person on earth that she would think would do that to her, and he did - how could you, Steve?"
Kelly, who will depart the show early next year, recently admitted that she asked for Becky not to be killed off.
parkerman
03-06-2011, 11:45
So anyway, last night's episode finished on a real cliff-hanger, with Fiz being run over and lying in the street. Is she dead? Seriously injured? What? Tune in to the next episode to find out.
Immediately afterwards they showed clips from tonight's episode showing that Fiz is OK. Duh!!! :wall:
So anyway, last night's episode finished on a real cliff-hanger, with Fiz being run over and lying in the street. Is she dead? Seriously injured? What? Tune in to the next episode to find out.
Immediately afterwards they showed clips from tonight's episode showing that Fiz is OK. Duh!!! :wall:
I hate when they do that.. ruins everything
I'm sorry to sort of disagree with you, Alan...
Although I agree Becky acted superbly I think the storyline itself was crap. .
I bow to your wife's expert knowledge. The story would appear to get even crapper as it seems that Max is handed to Devil Boy and the Kiddie Seller. In my time I have seen some good Social Workers and some totally appalling ones, like the one who returned a child who was running about a housing estate totally naked at three in the morning while her mother was lying in a drunken heap in the home. At least we both agree that Katherine Kelly's acting was superb.
The police response to the Stape affair has been equally crap, and I can speak as somewhat of an expert on that. :)
I really enjoyed how scared Tracey was when Becky was smashing up her house :D
Chloe O'brien
04-06-2011, 18:33
I know Becky was a little too handy with that sledgehammer. And John ain't dead never seen that one coming.
You would have thought that Steve would have fessed up about making the phone call a lot sooner to stop Becky smashing the Barlow's place to pieces
LostVoodoo
05-06-2011, 18:01
The police response to the Stape affair has been equally crap, and I can speak as somewhat of an expert on that. :)
I was amazed that he was allowed to wander around the hospital with a baby in his arms all due to the apparently invincible power of a white coat. and why wasn't there any CCTV in the part of the hospital car park where he fell?
They should have killed off John Stape . The stupid scriptwriters left them with no other choice . Of course these were probably the same ones who dreamt up the ridiculous return of Traceyluv
Well the continuation of the John Stape saga gets even more stupid than before. Does anyone actually research things nowadays. Just where did that stupid DS get the power to arrest Fiz on suspicion of Murder. He had absolutely no grounds. He had no evidence to implicate her in Colin Fishwicks death. No-one can say if he was actually murdered and certainly not the Soap Police. They havent even found a body yet let alone established whether or not it is that of the late Mr Fishwick. IMHO the only power of arrest he would have had was for assisting an offender and procuring the unlawful disposal of a body. That aside when he had her back at the Nick he announced his presence for ''the benefit of the tape'' and totally omitted to mention either his colleague or Fiz's brief. Shoddy research and poor scriptwriting.
While Im on my soapbox how totally unprofessional was Cheryl when Dev's card was declined. She insisted in a loud voice in front of The Aunties that there was nothing wrong with the card and then when Dev who lives 3 doors down from the restaurant and is a personal friend of the owner offered to sort the matter out she made a huge fuss. That's what you get if you employ a lap dancer as a Restaurant Manager
RANT OVER
parkerman
07-06-2011, 08:41
That aside when he had her back at the Nick he announced his presence for ''the benefit of the tape'' and totally omitted to mention either his colleague or Fiz's brief. Shoddy research and poor scriptwriting.
Yes, I noticed that and remarked on it to my other half.
Also, Alan, yet another social services implication...would the police have just hauled Fiz off without ensuring that Hope was properly being cared for? I can't believe that they wouldn't have involved Social Services and done a proper risk assessment or some such.
Corrie seems more concerned with sensationalism these days than decent scriptwriting. I fear it's going downhill at the moment
parkerman
11-06-2011, 11:43
And another thing.....
If Dev's sold five of his shops, why is he broke? I know he wasn't insured for the damage to his Corner Shop and had to rebuild and restock but surely selling five shops is going to more than cover that.
WolvoExPunk
13-06-2011, 20:12
Just watched tonight's first episode. It was so funny to watch those weasels Graeme and Xim squirming and panicking at the thought of the authorities catching up with them. I'd have no qualms about shopping them whatsoever if I were in Tina's shoes.
tammyy2j
17-06-2011, 12:34
What accent is Stella suppose to have?
What accent is Stella suppose to have?
Northern, I believe she has had elocution lessons to help her with a Manchester accent
parkerman
17-06-2011, 12:51
I think she should get her money back in that case!
LostVoodoo
17-06-2011, 13:32
i imagine her accent will take time, a few weeks doing scenes around people with real northern accents will help! her glottal stops were pretty criminal lol.
Not a very good northern accent,:rotfl:
The lady before her, that Steve interviewed was a proper Manchester accent.
Has she had work done on her face, because she looks different.
:wall:
Coronation Street producer Phil Collinson has declared that he believes new cast member Michelle Collins made a "great" debut on the ITV1 soap.
The former EastEnders star made her first appearance as new Rovers Return landlady Stella Price in last night's ratings-winning episode, but some viewers appeared to be unconvinced by the Weatherfield newcomer's accent.
Collinson praised the Hackney-born actress's attempt to master a Northern twang and insisted that all memories of her iconic EastEnders character Cindy Beale, who she played between 1988 and 1998, will soon be forgotten.
"I think the landlady of the Rovers Return would have to be a Northern character, really," he said on This Morning. "I don't think we could have had a Southerner running the pub.
"I think her accent's great. I think the thing is people will just get used to it. Within a couple of weeks she'll be Stella; she won't be Cindy anymore."
Collins previously revealed that she was "working hard" with a dialect coach ahead of her Coronation Street debut.
parkerman
18-06-2011, 08:46
Ooops.
Corrie newcomer show soap is losing its touch
Jun 19 2011 by Jon Wise, The People
TROUBLE on Coronation Street, where Becky’s gone AWOL, Sean’s been left with a baby and *scriptwriters have lost their grip on reality.
Parts of this great show are getting even more over the top than Jimmi Harkishin’s acting – and that’s saying something.
And to cap it all, Cindy Beale (actress Michelle Collins) has arrived “oop north” with an accent like she’s swallowed a vat of Yorkshire tea.
It’s the latest in the list of *celebrity signings (the most *misguided so far turning out to be Chris Fountain).
Stella Price (ex-EastEnder Michelle’s *latest soap guise) is brassier than a polished door-knocker and sharper than one of Gordon Ramsay’s knives.
There’s no doubt her *character is set to stir up a storm even Ryan Giggs would find hard to overshadow.
The problem is, in Michelle’s effort to shed her Enders *character, she’s developed an accent that’s more fake than one of Cheryl Cole’s overly whitened teeth.
To top it all, Stella *managed to cajole pub boss Steve into a £200 raise plus *accommodation for her and fella Karl (John Michie).
All in less time than it takes a British summer to become a washout. In the meantime, Becky managed to wreck a hotel room without a whiff of security *knocking on the door. And Tracy signed over custody rights just on the promise of a posh meal out.
One of the joys of Corrie is its simple, realistic take on life and its witty commentary.
Of course, there are the times when storylines are *fantastical and larger than life (there aren’t many streets in the UK that can boast so many murderers). But day to day, the plots need to be kept on solid ground.
Elsewhere, knicker-stitcher Sean has been left to bring up the baby he fathered with *ex-pint-puller Violet.
And Julie is on some search for a man that is about as *interesting as watching Roy Cropper boil an egg.
The only saving graces this week were the gossip between the older characters, *particularly Eileen, Norris and Rita, who always bring the show back down to earth with a satisfying bump.
“There are more gay men *coming through her door than there were at Judy Garland’s funeral,” quipped Norris of Eileen’s lodgers.
And Corrie bosses finally gave Tina some decent *stories, transforming her character back into the feisty brunette we all fell in love with.
As for Stella behind the bar – it may be a very slow “accent” to Corrie royalty.
parkerman
19-06-2011, 09:28
Absolutely right, Alan. How long did it take security to get up to Becky's room. There was a complaint about the noise while Steve was in reception and the receptionist said she would get it dealt with, yet Steve had time to go up there himself, talk to Becky, go back to the pub, talk to Roy and Haley, have Roy and Haley go back to the hotel, Roy and Haley to talk to Becky, all before security turned up. Remind me not to stay in that hotel in case there's an emergency!
Also, Tracy's whole character was completely turned on its head in a second by having her fall for Steve's "trick". She would never in a million years not check the papers before signing.
As for Stella's introduction, the least said the better.....
As you say, Alan, it was a very shoddy episode. Perhaps the scriptwriters are auditioning for Eastenders?
Absolutely right, Alan. How long did it take security to get up to Becky's room. There was a complaint about the noise while Steve was in reception and the receptionist said she would get it dealt with, yet Steve had time to go up there himself, talk to Becky, go back to the pub, talk to Roy and Haley, have Roy and Haley go back to the hotel, Roy and Haley to talk to Becky, all before security turned up. Remind me not to stay in that hotel in case there's an emergency!
Also, Tracy's whole character was completely turned on its head in a second by having her fall for Steve's "trick". She would never in a million years not check the papers before signing.
As for Stella's introduction, the least said the better.....
As you say, Alan, it was a very shoddy episode. Perhaps the scriptwriters are auditioning for Eastenders?
I cant actually claim credit for the article. It was in the People but I have to say I think its a very accurate portrayal of what is amiss on the cobbles.
I have thought for some weeks now that Corrie is becoming a northern clone of deadenders. The scriptwriting and storylines are abysmal, sensationalist nonsense. Very disappointing that they are trying to dumb it down
LostVoodoo
20-06-2011, 11:14
Also, Tracy's whole character was completely turned on its head in a second by having her fall for Steve's "trick". She would never in a million years not check the papers before signing.
i think what they've tried to do for the past few weeks is show that Tracy has fallen for Steve, or at least the idea of them all living at the Rovers as a family. Once Becky was out of the way and she was working back in the pub she essentially thought she had it in the bag and that Steve had come round to her way of thinking.
While it's true that Tracy's always had a bit of a blind spot about Steve, I do think she fell for his trick too easily - given that she's usually portrayed as cunning.
parkerman
21-06-2011, 10:12
Well at least the aunts have left. Something good at last.
Well at least the aunts have left. Something good at last.
What did they come back for anyway. Does anyone know or even care
parkerman
21-06-2011, 10:34
I think it was to prove that the Coronation Street writers have forgotten how to write comedy properly.
I think it was to prove that the Coronation Street writers have forgotten how to write comedy properly.
Corrie used to be good at humour. Still a little bit about. :hmm:
I would leave the Aunts in Deli, they are about as funny as watching your toast burn.:o :wall:
parkerman
21-06-2011, 18:22
I've only just got round to reading yesterday's Daily Mirror! But this is Jim Shelley's article, headed, 'Stella's just streets behind sexy Cindy.'
'So Michelle Collins has crossed the great divide – from EastEnders to *Coronation Street.
Sexy Cindy is now “Stella”, the new manager of the Rovers.
In so doing, she has become soap’s Denis Law or Alex McLeish in a skirt (NOT an attractive image).
True, it’s happened before. Tricky Dicky did a stint as Liz McDonald’s boyfriend, but no one as high profile or iconic has defected like this.
How should we feel about it? To paraphrase the Whitney Houston song: “It’s not right, but is it OK?”
I like Michelle Collins, but I loved Cindy.
I doubt she can ever make us see Stella without thinking of Cindy, despite a northern accent seemingly perfected by studying Hovis ads.
Of course, in their defence, Cindy is dead. She was killed off in 1998 in prison *(off-camera, weirdly) after hiring a hit man to shoot Ian Beale – which you’d have thought was not so much a crime as a public service.
And so Collins arrived on Thursday without fanfare, walking into the Rovers, arms crossed, in classic pose.
“Just ask her out,” she advised Tommy Duckworth about Tina. “All this innuendo, you sound like Austin Powers.” As opening lines go, this was rubbish, so low key it was the antithesis of the high-impact nonsense *EastEnders comes up with.
Things looked *promising when the writers dangled the prospect of Collins and Simon Gregson (two of soap’s great sex maniacs) getting together when Stella was moving upstairs next to Steve.
But disaster struck on Friday when it *transpired Stella had brought her fella (DI Robbie Ross from Taggart) and daughter, Eva, (a cross between a mini Cindy and Raquel).
Still, I doubt that will stop her. There’s no point in casting Collins if she doesn’t cop off with someone. My money is on Dev.
Corrie’s producers *probably see securing an *EastEnders legend as a coup.
Corrie is certainly in the mire right now, having gone downhill since its brilliant *anniversary week faster than the tram plunging over the viaduct.
The preposterous John Stape and unbearable Fiz have taken over.
Graeme has left, having spent his last weeks trapped in a storyline that saw him marrying Xin to stop her being deported (yawn!) and then choosing her over Tina (what!?).
“You know the sad thing is, I genuinely believed Graeme loved you,” Rita told Tina. Yes! So did we!!
The perfectly poised, barbed battle between Becky and Tracy has been absolutely ruined by the return of Kylie and Max going into care, causing Becky to go off the rails. Again.
Suddenly, Corrie has A LOT of dead wood.
There are the deadly boring Christian lesbians and junior Ken Barlow; Gary and Izzy; Lloyd and Cheryl.
The trademark Corrie comedy provided by Sunita’s aunties is falling flatter than a stag night with the Dalai Lama.
Then last week Sean got one of those fateful soap phone calls revealing that Violet had been in an accident.
This resulted in Sean and Marcus taking care of Sean’s baby, Dylan, and far too much screen time for Antony Cotton.
“Oh no, poor Violet,” said Maria. Oh no, poor us more like.
“This is a complete *nightmare!” Sean cried. Well, he said it.
So all in all, Michelle Collins has got her work cut out.
She’ll probably be good in Coronation Street but her biggest problem is that you can’t help thinking, now that *EastEnders is over-run with kids, how great Cindy would have been now – Walford being where she really belongs.'
All of it - how very true.
As usual Jim Shelley hits the nail on the head. He has summed up whats wrong with Corrie very well. No doubt all the EE fans will agree. Just a pity they dont agree when he slags off the precious EE
I wonder whether Corrie bosses are determined to win Best Soap and are therefore copying EastEnders so much these days. Imitation being the best form of flattery and all that. But they are not going to manage it with the crap they come up with these days. :nono:
I must admit I laughed out loud a couple of times during Monday's episodes, mainly at Norris and Rita trying to hide Hayley's sex change, I think. Corrie still has its moments.
Graeme used to be the funniest in coronation street. Norris still makes me laugh.
love corrie - it is unique and is the best
Graeme used to be the funniest in coronation street. Norris still makes me laugh.
so sorry he went tbh - i can't understand it
tammyy2j
24-06-2011, 10:32
Not liking Stella's partner and her daughter Eve
Not liking Stella's partner and her daughter Eve
Nor Stella with her terrible Mancunian accent. Get rid of all of them.
tammyy2j
24-06-2011, 11:49
I like to see Carla's brother
Becky and her theatrics is growing very tiresome
parkerman
05-07-2011, 13:13
Star letter in next week's Radio Times from Bill Evans of Llangollen, Denbighshire:
Talking of declining viewing figures he says:
"There is a simple way to reverse the trend. Produce realistic storylines with which the viewer can identify. Credible stories about ordinary people facing up to daily life, without tram crashes, murders or fake marriages.
"The great strength of Corrie always lay in its ability to make us laugh and cry at the foibles, inadequacies and resolve of the characters when faced with everyday difficulties. Stan and Hilda, Bet, Elsie, Ken, Deirdre, Norris were and are all believable, flawed characters with whom we identify.
"Now we are faced with a bewildering series of tragedies and storylines that stretch credulity to breaking point. The avaricious shopkeeper, the square-jawed transvestite, the shellshocked young soldier, the wild child, the overtly gay barman, the token Christian, the freed murderer and of course the disabled person in a wheelchair all seem to have been written in a single dimension.
"It really is that simple. The audience isn't made up of fools."
What an appalling couple of episodes tonight. The whole Marc/Marcia storyline is so pitifully bad it's embarrassing. It's so pointless and a shameful waste of two great actors. Phil Collinson has totally ruined this once great show. Corrie needs a clearout from the management down. Get rid of pointless characters, idiotic storylines and use the established characters undoubted talents
Jim Shelleys 10 reasons on why Corrie is rubbish
1. Too much crime. Chasing *EastEnders-style headlines led to John Stape’s mass-murder spree.
2. Fiz. The wailing redhead should be locked up for GBH of the earhole.
3. Sian and Sophie. Who thought two teenage lesbians could be so dreary?
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4. Mark the transvestite. Pairing him with Audrey Roberts shows realistic plots have gone out of the window.
5. Humour. Corrie’s camp wit has gone. Sylvia is no Blanche and even Norris and Mary have struggled.
6. Steve & Becky. A badly scripted break up of another great couple.
7. Stella. Michelle Collins should have grown into the role. But she’s already found her long-lost daughter.
8. Sally & Kev. She had a boyfriend, he lived in the conservatory, and now no one knows if they’re together.
9. Sean and his baby. Antony Cotton cannot carry a major storyline.
10. Everyday life. The small stories that were Corrie’s staple diet *disappeared with Graeme’s ladder.
He forgot to mention Traceyluv, the ridiculous XIN saga and the charity that never was
tammyy2j
12-07-2011, 12:45
The girl who plays Sophie is a terrible actress
How is Kevin and the baby back in with Sally?
Amber seems to have a had a personality change as she dont have one and seems bitchy
Marc looks young for Audrey maybe he could take up with Gail
How is Kevin and the baby back in with Sally? Kevin broke his arm in the garage ''accident'' and was unable to look after Baby Jack so Sally agreed to him moving back into the marital home but not the marital bed ........................................ YET!!!!
Amber seems to have a had a personality change as she dont have one and seems bitchy Thats because she has been expelled from Uni and her personality change may be due to the fact that the scriptwriters have decided its time for another young lesbian on the street.
Marc looks young for Audrey maybe he could take up with Gail That would be all she needs with her history of men
I actually don't mind the Mark/Marcia storyline, and think the actor who plays Mark is good. He and Audrey are good together, although I agree he looks a bit young for her.
tammyy2j
15-07-2011, 14:17
I hope James does fullfill his threat and sends Tracey back to prison
LostVoodoo
15-07-2011, 18:54
I hope James does fullfill his threat and sends Tracey back to prison
ahahaha, might be worth it just for that! poor little amy though, but at least the girl playing her can act now
yeh she was quite good wasnt she last night little Amy! Really believable! better than the two she was sharing the screen with!
Poor Leanne! Two Good episodes on Friday, probably down to the fact there was very little sophie and no Mark/Marcia.
Even Stellas growing on me.
Yeah, great episodes last night. The fact that Peter and Leanne had a lot of screen time helped too.
I notice that Roy's Rolls has grown an extra room behind the counter without explanation. I wish that the soaps would show building work being done before changing sets, to make differences believable.
Poor Leanne! Two Good episodes on Friday, probably down to the fact there was very little sophie and no Mark/Marcia.
Even Stellas growing on me.
Still cant warm to Stella. I prefer the liquid variety. Have to agree with you about Leeanne though. It makes me realise why I still keep watching Corrie amidst all the dross of the Sean baby story, James the conman, Fiz in Jail and Traceyluv. Of course it seems that the stupid scriptwriters are going to ruin this with Peters alleged affair with Carla
yes unfortunatley that does seem to be the case! i agree completley, Leeanne and Peter completley made the episodes, i hope the script writers focus more on those tyoes of storylines and not the rubbish thats getting churned out.
Also what is it with all the mute childactors that have appeared!where do they find them!
tammyy2j
19-07-2011, 14:16
I lol'd at Carla to Peter you didnt come to see my knickers :lol:
Carla's really gone down in my estimation after going in for the kill when Peter was at his most vulnerable. I hope hope hope Leanne and Peter don't split up.
tammyy2j
19-07-2011, 16:53
Carla's really gone down in my estimation after going in for the kill when Peter was at his most vulnerable. I hope hope hope Leanne and Peter don't split up.
Peter and Leanne are the best couple on the show plus Jane and Chris are the best actors imo
Carla's really gone down in my estimation after going in for the kill when Peter was at his most vulnerable. I hope hope hope Leanne and Peter don't split up.
She was the same chasing after Liam
i dont understand why they dont just give her a proper relationship! Shes a good character carla and they shouldnt ruin her by making her chase all these unavailable men!
So Ken was "left for dead" not!
hardly a bruise on him :rolleyes:
His bruises have appeared tonight.
Tracy still cannot keep her mouth shut, though I do think it was right of her to let people know.
Just what a dead leg he was.
Chloe O'brien
24-07-2011, 01:41
His bruises have appeared tonight.
Tracy still cannot keep her mouth shut, though I do think it was right of her to let people know.
Just what a dead leg he was.
Yeah but if she cared about her family she would have taken Peter aside and told him not blabbed to the whole pub.
aww poor gary, i tink that Mikey North is playing this out really well.
Yeah but if she cared about her family she would have taken Peter aside and told him not blabbed to the whole pub.
When has anything juicy or confidential in a soap ever been told quietly :)
parkerman
24-07-2011, 10:45
When has anything juicy or confidential in a soap ever been told quietly :)
I think there was the time back in 1961 when Elsie Tanner.....no, perhaps you're right! :D
I think there was the time back in 1961 when Elsie Tanner.....no, perhaps you're right! :D
You are getting confused I think. It was when Ena Sharples confessed to Minnie Caldwell that she was having a passionate affair with Albert Tatlock. Old Minnie told no-one except Bobby her beloved cat
What a brilliant episode last night involving Izzy, Gary and Owen. It was really intense and well played by all concerned. Scenes like this make me realise why I stick with Corrie. Just how many ex squaddies are going through the same turmoil returning home from a pointless war and not receiving the proper treatment the DESERVE. Owen's attitude totally surprised me. I expected him to come in with fists flying but instead he realised what poor Gary was going through.
PTSD is a terrible illness and well done to the scriptwriters for tackling it in such a powerful way
tammyy2j
26-07-2011, 11:43
Mikey North is playing a blinder in the role
he certainly is! i thought that all of the actors involved in that last night were brilliant, gary, izzy, owen and anna. especially mikey north when he was at the end saying help me please help me, the poor lad.
parkerman
27-07-2011, 05:55
What a brilliant episode last night involving Izzy, Gary and Owen. It was really intense and well played by all concerned. Scenes like this make me realise why I stick with Corrie.
Also some good scenes with the "old fogies", Ken, Deirdre, Rita, Dennis and Emily. And I loved that Line from Roy's mother when Tracey asked about Becky going to Crete, "She's gone to a symposium on the Minoan Civilisation."
Corrie can do it, if they try!
parkerman
30-07-2011, 12:40
I'm thinking of moving up to Weatherfield as they have the best health service in the country. Gary is referred to a psychologist by his GP on Thursday and is seen for a full assessment on Friday. Amazing.
I'm thinking of moving up to Weatherfield as they have the best health service in the country. Gary is referred to a psychologist by his GP on Thursday and is seen for a full assessment on Friday. Amazing.
Dont forget to mention the home visit by the GP another relic of the past
tammyy2j
02-08-2011, 12:28
Whose house is Cheryl moving into? Is it Ashley and Claire's old house?
Whose house is Cheryl moving into? Is it Ashley and Claire's old house?
Yes, it is.
Good lord Amber is annoying was she always ????????????
Amber needs just need to grow up, she is really annoying.
Also I think chris is really ill
OMG what a couple of pitiful episodes last night. The dramatic scenes by serial moaner Samia Smith were completely overshadowed by the idiotic storyline involving the pantomime Dame Mark/Marcia and him/her sticking his/her face in a conveniently situated cream cake. Pure slapstick. As if the Gerbil wouldnt have known the difference between foundation cream and dairy cream. Then in another scene reminiscent of a piss poor seventies comedy the door handle comes off in his/her hand. This was so cringeingly bad that I felt sorry for all involved.
The we had the equally embarrassing scenes between Stella and Leeanne. I had thought that there could be noting worse than her dodgy accent and poor acting. I was wrong. Her attempt at singing Row Your Boat was worse than an accent which not only changes between scenes but even changes mid sentence.
How pitiful was the Gerbil when working in the Bistro last night.
Get rid of these idiotic storylines NOW if Corrie is to have any hope of picking up any awards at all.
tammyy2j
09-08-2011, 10:50
I thought the actor who plays Chris did well last night but was let down by the other actresses involved Maria and Cheryl
I liked the Stella and Leanne scenes
I agree about the stupid :"slapstick comedy" from Marc, Audrey and Gail awful to watch
parkerman
09-08-2011, 16:31
Then in another scene reminiscent of a piss poor seventies comedy the door handle comes off in his/her hand. This was so cringeingly bad that I felt sorry for all involved.
Absolutely right. That was just so excrutiatingly embarrassingly toe-curlingly dreadful to think that the scriptwriters and producer could even have thought that that was a good thing to do is beyond belief.
Well, at least Coronation Street must have reached its nadir now and can't get any worse than that.....
or can it?
The thing I don't get is one minute the Corrie writers are treating the Marc/Marcia storyline as a serious topic, the next they're treating it as a something to poke fun at.
Like tammy, I enjoyed the Stella and Leanne scenes, and thought Stella's accent has improved.
Chris' brain tumour doesn't interest me at all, I'm afraid.
OMG what a couple of pitiful episodes last night. The dramatic scenes by serial moaner Samia Smith were completely overshadowed by the idiotic storyline involving the pantomime Dame Mark/Marcia and him/her sticking his/her face in a conveniently situated cream cake. Pure slapstick. As if the Gerbil wouldnt have known the difference between foundation cream and dairy cream. Then in another scene reminiscent of a piss poor seventies comedy the door handle comes off in his/her hand. This was so cringeingly bad that I felt sorry for all involved.
The we had the equally embarrassing scenes between Stella and Leeanne. I had thought that there could be noting worse than her dodgy accent and poor acting. I was wrong. Her attempt at singing Row Your Boat was worse than an accent which not only changes between scenes but even changes mid sentence.
How pitiful was the Gerbil when working in the Bistro last night.
Get rid of these idiotic storylines NOW if Corrie is to have any hope of picking up any awards at all.
The Gerbil is not funny nor is Markia and Audrey
I miss Blanche
LostVoodoo
10-08-2011, 15:55
The thing I don't get is one minute the Corrie writers are treating the Marc/Marcia storyline as a serious topic, the next they're treating it as a something to poke fun at.
i think that's the problem i have with it, they don't seem to have established the right tone for it and that's part of what makes it a bad storyline.
maria is absolutley shocking! stealing a living i think!
I'm loving Julie and Brian together - they were hilarious last night. I hope she hasn't scared him off for good...
Chloe O'brien
14-08-2011, 00:58
Julie is mental we just knew she was going to get hammered last night. I hope Corrie keep the comedy between these two when they do finally get together and not rip them apart with affairs.
tammyy2j
14-08-2011, 12:54
I'm loving Julie and Brian together - they were hilarious last night. I hope she hasn't scared him off for good...
Yes she was funny
Ruffed_lemur
14-08-2011, 16:53
Julie is mental we just knew she was going to get hammered last night. I hope Corrie keep the comedy between these two when they do finally get together and not rip them apart with affairs.
I agree. They have potential as a great fun couple!
They are setting up shop together, so they will become a steady couple :D
I wish Lloyd would grow a pair and kick out not only the obnoxious Chris (who only looks at somebody if he's about to punch them) but also the dreadful Cheryl (who thinks loyalty is a drink served in Roy's cafe) and their hatefully spoiled brat Russ. A quick and horrible death for Chris would be my second preference, followed swiftly by Lloyds eviction of the aforementioned gruesome twosome!
I couldn't agree more, Brucie.
Sylvia's outrageous (but hilarious) treatment of Roy's customers has been a real treat to watch. Corrie back on form!
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