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parkerman
24-02-2012, 19:21
I don't think Brian works at all. Hard as I try I just cannot imagine him as the headteacher of a school.
I don't think Brian works at all. Hard as I try I just cannot imagine him as the headteacher of a school.
well most managers I have worked for are completely inept!!! they usually get promoted to get them away from doing any hands on work - lets face it would you rather brian in an office or teaching your child!!?
as they say at the sewage plant - sh*t always floats to the top.......
parkerman
24-02-2012, 19:32
well most managers I have worked for are completely inept!!! they usually get promoted to get them away from doing any hands on work - lets face it would you rather brian in an office or teaching your child!!?
as they say at the sewage plant - sh*t always floats to the top.......
I've been involved with many schools for various reasons and I have never come across a head like Brian.
I've been involved with many schools for various reasons and I have never come across a head like Brian.
have you come across many teachers like Brian?....
I've been involved with many schools for various reasons and I have never come across a head like Brian.
Yes he has one huge head :p
I wanna slap Sally silly
tammyy2j
24-02-2012, 21:31
Good to see Leanne aka Little Red Riding Hood back
I don't think Brian works at all. Hard as I try I just cannot imagine him as the headteacher of a school.
I've been involved with many schools for various reasons and I have never come across a head like Brian.
The Brian character is totally ridiculous and unrealistic. He went from being Head of English in a secondary school to Head teacher in a primary school. That just doesn't happen - to be a head of a primary school you would have to have exoerience of primary education.The writers just make it up as they go along, to suit their own ends, like letting the murdererTracy Plank out of prison.:wall:
Dennis tanner
25-02-2012, 00:13
Yes Brian works because of the pairing with Julie - that said if I had been Julie and he had reacted like that when I announced I was pregnant, he would not be playing happy families right now!! He was confused but He should have said nothing till he had been to the doctors
I don't think Brian works at all. Hard as I try I just cannot imagine him as the headteacher of a school. Brian states that healthy eating is more important than the 3 rs
parkerman
25-02-2012, 00:16
Brian states that healthy eating is more important than the 3 rs
And your point is?
How annoying was St. Ella tonight. She has a very high opinion of herself.. Her performance tonight was cringeworthy in the extreme and shows the depths of mediocrity that Collinson and his tame scraptwriters
Dennis tanner
25-02-2012, 04:11
And your point is?
That Brian thinks that healthy eating is more important than the 3 Rs
That Brian thinks that healthy eating is more important than the 3 Rs
and he states this as he ploughs through chips and curry saurce!!!!
lillabet
25-02-2012, 20:30
wrong posting
thought you might like to see this.
Thanks for the link, though it would probably be better to put it in the Spoilers section.
lillabet
25-02-2012, 20:42
oops sorry
oops sorry
No probs :) I was going to say you could edit it and put the link in spoiler tags, but I can't work out how to do it :o
No probs :) I was going to say you could edit it and put the link in spoiler tags, but I can't work out how to do it :o
[spoiler] enter text [/ spoiler] without the gap between / and s :)
tammyy2j
28-02-2012, 11:14
Leanne is right Carla and Peter are addicted to each other it is not love
Michelle is doing my head in very annoying especially with her Qi you
parkerman
28-02-2012, 11:39
Leanne is right Carla and Peter are addicted to each other it is not love
I have to say I'm not sure what that means exactly. What's the difference between being addicted to someone and being in love with them?
I have to say I'm not sure what that means exactly. What's the difference between being addicted to someone and being in love with them?
I think it is lust based? here with Peter and Carla...
what else do they have in common?
I have to say I'm not sure what that means exactly. What's the difference between being addicted to someone and being in love with them?
I imagine being addicted to someone is very similar to being in lust with them rather than in love, and that there will be nothing left once the initial passion is gone. I'm not sure if that's the case with Peter and Carla, though.
Ha ha...I cross-posted with Sarah :D
Dennis tanner
28-02-2012, 14:11
I have to say I'm not sure what that means exactly. What's the difference between being addicted to someone and being in love with them?
You might as well face it. He's addicted to love
parkerman
28-02-2012, 17:44
I think it is lust based? here with Peter and Carla...
what else do they have in common?
So were Peter and Leanne in love or were they addicted to each other?
Carla is an itch Peter had to scratch :p
So were Peter and Leanne in love or were they addicted to each other?
I think Leanne really did love Peter - after all, she chose him over Nick. Also, Peter forgave Leanne for her affair with Nick, so he must have loved her. I'm still hoping Peter and Leanne will get back together.
tammyy2j
29-02-2012, 17:02
So were Peter and Leanne in love or were they addicted to each other?
I do think they loved each other and still do
parkerman
29-02-2012, 19:44
I do think they loved each other and still do
So being addicted to someone trumps being in love?
So being addicted to someone trumps being in love?
Only in the short-term.
flappinfanny
29-02-2012, 23:15
peter would always be settling for second best with leanne. yes leanne would make a better wife and mother to simon and peter does have feelings for leanne, but his true love is carla and always will be. it is highly unlikely that carla and peter will survive and it is highly likely that peter and leanne will reunite eventually for simons sake, but leanne will always know deep down peter is settling for second best. that will always be at the back of their relationship and will hurt leanne. carla is peters soul mate.
parkerman
01-03-2012, 08:31
peter would always be settling for second best with leanne. yes leanne would make a better wife and mother to simon and peter does have feelings for leanne, but his true love is carla and always will be. it is highly unlikely that carla and peter will survive and it is highly likely that peter and leanne will reunite eventually for simons sake, but leanne will always know deep down peter is settling for second best. that will always be at the back of their relationship and will hurt leanne. carla is peters soul mate.
Agreed.
tammyy2j
01-03-2012, 12:05
peter would always be settling for second best with leanne. yes leanne would make a better wife and mother to simon and peter does have feelings for leanne, but his true love is carla and always will be. it is highly unlikely that carla and peter will survive and it is highly likely that peter and leanne will reunite eventually for simons sake, but leanne will always know deep down peter is settling for second best. that will always be at the back of their relationship and will hurt leanne. carla is peters soul mate.
I really dont see Carla as Peter's true love and soul mate and vice versa
I always saw them as each others addiction... they both have addictive personalities and I think they can't do without each but know that it will be so dangerous when together.. that is not soul mates to me...
Ruffed_lemur
01-03-2012, 16:06
peter would always be settling for second best with leanne. yes leanne would make a better wife and mother to simon and peter does have feelings for leanne, but his true love is carla and always will be. it is highly unlikely that carla and peter will survive and it is highly likely that peter and leanne will reunite eventually for simons sake, but leanne will always know deep down peter is settling for second best. that will always be at the back of their relationship and will hurt leanne. carla is peters soul mate.
Yes, totally agree with you. Life and love is very complicated.
Dennis tanner
01-03-2012, 16:28
I think Leanne really did love Peter - after all, she chose him over Nick. Only after she had given Nick a comprehensive trial
I really dont see Carla as Peter's true love and soul mate and vice versa
I agree with you, tammy. I'm really not feeling the love between them, and I think it's a bit soon to say Peter's true love is Carla and always will be.
Carla only loves herself Peter loves the booze
Ruffed_lemur
02-03-2012, 13:32
I think Carla and Peter love each other, and they both love booze too! :D
Dennis tanner
02-03-2012, 13:42
With this bottle, I thee wed
It's all falling apart already. Poor Simon! I'm disgusted that Peter moved Carla in so quickly - anyone with an ounce of sense would know that Simon would be disturbed by that, so soon after Leanne leaving.
tammyy2j
03-03-2012, 00:20
Glad Sally finally saw Frank's true colours he really is obsessed with Carla
What was up with the weird close ups tonight of Ken and Peter?
What was up with the weird close ups tonight of Ken and Peter?
I know - I noticed the weird camera angles too.
I've been dying to see the smug grin wiped off Sally's face, but couldn't help feeling sorry for her when it happened.
I know - I noticed the weird camera angles too.
I've been dying to see the smug grin wiped off Sally's face, but couldn't help feeling sorry for her when it happened.
I felt sorry for her too, lets hope she holds her nerve and tells people what Frank is up to
Pretty crap double episode no sympathy for Sally and it would have been better if Frank had raped Sally
Dennis tanner
05-03-2012, 13:55
Pretty crap double episode no sympathy for Sally and it would have been better if Frank had raped Sally
You really think so?:nono::nono:
You really think so?:nono::nono:
I agree,how can it be better for anyone to have been raped.
I agree,how can it be better for anyone to have been raped.
Sorry if it sounds callous and mean it is just I would have liked to see Frank maybe not rape but attempt to rape or beat up Sally (not like Maria) as part of his evil villianous storyline and I'm sure it was mentioned earlier in spoilers that Sally was suppose to be raped or be Frank's next victim sorry but all he has done so far is rape Carla (which is bad indeed) I expect more villianous acts from him before he was killed off he used and dumped Sally so what does any one care maybe it is just me but I wanted more bad acts done by Frank sorry if I sound awful I hope my post makes sense
shalagee
05-03-2012, 18:29
Sorry if it sounds callous and mean it is just I would have liked to see Frank maybe not rape but attempt to rape or beat up Sally (not like Maria) as part of his evil villianous storyline and I'm sure it was mentioned earlier in spoilers that Sally was suppose to be raped or be Frank's next victim sorry but all he has done so far is rape Carla (which is bad indeed) I expect more villianous acts from him before he was killed off he used and dumped Sally so what does any one care maybe it is just me but I wanted more bad acts done by Frank sorry if I sound awful I hope my post makes sense
I was very disappointed that Frank was declared not guilty. I wanted Carla to be vindicated and the horrible act of rape to have consequences other than the all to predictable murder.
tammyy2j
06-03-2012, 12:41
Peter drunk and at Norris's head was very funny - Chris plays drunk very well
I also lol'd at him and Carla's stash of alcohol in the flat they are so wrong and toxic for each other
I think mammy Anne Foster heard Frank admit to raping Carla and she did him in
Peter drunk and at Norris's head was very funny - Chris plays drunk very well
I can't find Peter drunk funny because it is so tragic. I agree that Chris Gascoigne is brill playing a drunk.
Is Peter and Carla's relationship the fastest ever to descend into a car-crash in soap?
tammyy2j
06-03-2012, 14:33
Peter was in party mood after Leanne said she was going for custody of Simon
Dennis tanner
06-03-2012, 16:23
I was very disappointed that Frank was declared not guilty. I wanted Carla to be vindicated and the horrible act of rape to have consequences other than the all to predictable murder.
They had to find him not guilty so they get get more out of the character before he was murdered.
shalagee
06-03-2012, 17:30
Peter drunk and at Norris's head was very funny - Chris plays drunk very well
I also lol'd at him and Carla's stash of alcohol in the flat they are so wrong and toxic for each other
I think mammy Anne Foster heard Frank admit to raping Carla and she did him in
I think it's either Frank's Mother or Jenny who killed him. Unless they are planning to lose a major character it's usually a throw away character. If Jenny over heard some of what went on she would probably feel especially used and betrayed, and they've alredy shown us she's unscrupulous.
it was never ending! how many bottles were hidden!
i tell you waht Chris Gasgoine is a fantastic drunk. He has the eyes and everything.
shalagee
06-03-2012, 19:23
it was never ending! how many bottles were hidden!
i tell you waht Chris Gasgoine is a fantastic drunk. He has the eyes and everything.
I agree he does a good job of playing the drunk. I've only watched for a little while, I found out about Coronation Street from a penpal I have in Wales. I found it on You Tube and started watching. I like it a lot, I just wish they had more romantic story lines and less police stuff.
They had to find him not guilty so they get get more out of the character before he was murdered.
But they didnt get much more out of him well thats what I think
But they didnt get much more out of him well thats what I think
in the last day Frank started being nasty - threatened Tyrone that if the car wasnt ready, told Anne to move out and go etc - but it was all a bit too little too late to make him really out and out nasty. He got away woth Carla's rape because he was a aplausable nice guy, and they left it too late to try and overturn that
it was never ending! how many bottles were hidden!
i tell you waht Chris Gasgoine is a fantastic drunk. He has the eyes and everything.
watch your mates drunk and then watch Cris Gasgoine - most people acting drunk sway backwards....drunks look like they will fall forwards all the time
Dennis tanner
08-03-2012, 03:36
it was never ending! how many bottles were hidden!
i tell you waht Chris Gasgoine is a fantastic drunk. He has the eyes and everything. Steve mcFadden gets the same priase for playing a druinken Phil Mitchell. There's more to acting than playing a drunk
But they didnt get much more out of him well thats what I think They have had quite a bit since the trial and will get even more after his death
tammyy2j
09-03-2012, 11:17
Lewis was very interested in Frank's death last night could he be a wildcard as the killer :p
Ruffed_lemur
09-03-2012, 16:05
in the last day Frank started being nasty - threatened Tyrone that if the car wasnt ready, told Anne to move out and go etc - but it was all a bit too little too late to make him really out and out nasty. He got away woth Carla's rape because he was a aplausable nice guy, and they left it too late to try and overturn that
I always thought he was nasty. A shifty sort of character I wouldn't trust.
Lewis was very interested in Frank's death last night could he be a wildcard as the killer :p
Could be Lewis,but he seems too much of a gentleman to commit murder.:hmm:
shalagee
09-03-2012, 16:32
I've already seem last night's episode, pretty amazing as I depend on some kind soul in England to post them to You Tube. I wonder if it's all going to fizzle and we'll find out that Frank just fell down the stairs! They certainly haven't shown any guilt from any of the supposed suspects. They have all seemed genuinely surprized at his death. If it is Lewis, what would be his motive? He seems to be firmly in another storyline. I just hope they don't want to do more trial stuff, it's way too prevalent for my taste. More romance is what I want.
I've already seem last night's episode, pretty amazing as I depend on some kind soul in England to post them to You Tube. I wonder if it's all going to fizzle and we'll find out that Frank just fell down the stairs! They certainly haven't shown any guilt from any of the supposed suspects. They have all seemed genuinely surprized at his death. If it is Lewis, what would be his motive? He seems to be firmly in another storyline. I just hope they don't want to do more trial stuff, it's way too prevalent for my taste. More romance is what I want.
The reason they all seemed genuinly surprised is because no one wants to look guilty,so the veiwers keep guessing.
Dennis tanner
10-03-2012, 00:47
I always thought he was nasty. A shifty sort of character I wouldn't trust.
The BBC would never have a a nasty shifty character as a pundit on Match of the Day.
Glad to see Rita and Dennis finally getting together,hopefully it might be a happy wedding for a change.:)
Dennis tanner
10-03-2012, 15:26
Glad to see Rita and Dennis finally getting together,hopefully it might be a happy wedding for a change.:)
Most of the weddings are happy, the problems come later
shalagee
10-03-2012, 15:30
Most of the weddings are happy, the problems come later
Ain't it the truth!
parkerman
11-03-2012, 08:38
Most of the weddings are happy
Except when Tracyluv is involved....
Except when Tracyluv is involved....
Or Terence Duckegg
Who is the muppet writing the Corrie Storylines at the minute. Apart from the pitiful writing over the Frank death story we have had the even dafter story of the sattelite dish that james everyone TV signals and broadcasts football over Steves Cab eadios. Total bollocks. A sattellite dish is a reciever not a transmitter. It picks up signals and does ot broadcast them. I suspect it was yet another ploy of the St.Ella fan club to let us see her comedic side.. FAIL!!!!!!
Who is the muppet writing the Corrie Storylines at the minute. Apart from the pitiful writing over the Frank death story we have had the even dafter story of the sattelite dish that james everyone TV signals and broadcasts football over Steves Cab eadios. Total bollocks. A sattellite dish is a reciever not a transmitter. It picks up signals and does ot broadcast them. I suspect it was yet another ploy of the St.Ella fan club to let us see her comedic side.. FAIL!!!!!!
shame Karl wasnt left on the roof a lot longer?!
and what site did St Ella use to sell the tv online? quickest sale I've ever known!!!!
parkerman
11-03-2012, 16:12
and what site did St Ella use to sell the tv online? quickest sale I've ever known!!!!
My thoughts exactly.
tammyy2j
11-03-2012, 22:05
Norris was upset and jealous over Rita agreeing to marry Dennis well he always has Mary
Anne is angry she wont have grandkids maybe Sally or Jenny are pregnant with a little :p
Dennis tanner
12-03-2012, 02:21
It was going great till the 'reception'
Norris was upset and jealous over Rita agreeing to marry Dennis well he always has Mary
Anne is angry she wont have grandkids maybe Sally or Jenny are pregnant with a little :p
It might be more interesting if it was Carla who was pregnant.
shalagee
12-03-2012, 15:59
It might be more interesting if it was Carla who was pregnant. Wouldn't Leanne have a fit if Carla was pregnant!
Wouldn't Leanne have a fit if Carla was pregnant!
That's one reason why it would be more interesting.
tammyy2j
12-03-2012, 16:30
It might be more interesting if it was Carla who was pregnant.
Yes but she'd be pregnant by Peter not Frank
Yes but she'd be pregnant by Peter not Frank
How so,when she's had sex with both of them.
tammyy2j
12-03-2012, 16:34
How so,when she's had sex with both of them.
If she was pregnant by Frank surely she'd know by now and after the rape wasnt she given the emergency pill at the hospital
If she was pregnant by Frank surely she'd know by now and after the rape wasnt she given the emergency pill at the hospital
Fair point,but in soap world anything is possible.:)
Dennis tanner
12-03-2012, 18:37
I thought that Carla didn't do 'pregnant'
flappinfanny
14-03-2012, 23:56
corrie may be total bo**ocks, bit is enjoyable, easy to watch bo**ocks.
Dennis tanner
15-03-2012, 01:03
It's difficult to maintain high standards al the time but Corrie will always be the best.:heart:
corrie may be total bo**ocks, bit is enjoyable, easy to watch bo**ocks.
It's difficult to maintain high standards al the time but Corrie will always be the best.:heart:
Just need to get rid of the people who are only there because of their "friendships" with Collinson and Little
shalagee
15-03-2012, 15:01
Which actors fall into this category? Please let it be Norris, he's dreadful.
CrazyLea
15-03-2012, 15:15
:O Norris is the best character :p He and what's her name (my gosh my memory is rubbish lately), what's her name?
Well anyway her and Norris together is hilarious :p
:O Norris is the best character :p He and what's her name (my gosh my memory is rubbish lately), what's her name?
Well anyway her and Norris together is hilarious :p
Her name is Mary Taylor :D
:O Norris is the best character :p He and what's her name (my gosh my memory is rubbish lately), what's her name?
Well anyway her and Norris together is hilarious :p
Norris and Mary make a great double act
Norris and Mary make a great double act
their spoof on countdown for children in need was hilarious!!
will Mary ever get her Man?
their spoof on countdown for children in need was hilarious!!
will Mary ever get her Man?
I think she will eventually
Dennis tanner
15-03-2012, 20:56
their spoof on countdown for children in need was hilarious!!
will Mary ever get her Man? Only if she kidnaps him again
CrazyLea
16-03-2012, 00:32
Ah Mary!
She is like the best newer addition to the soap!
I think she and Noris make even the most boring of storylines great!
tammyy2j
16-03-2012, 15:43
So Tracey didnt care her "brother" was banged up for murder
Anne was acting very guilty last night especially when Carla said Peter was charged
Dennis tanner
16-03-2012, 17:07
So Tracey didnt care her "brother" was banged up for murder
Typical Tracey Barlow
parkerman
16-03-2012, 17:08
She knows that even if he's found guilty he'll be out after about a year....
Chloe O'brien
16-03-2012, 17:09
Yeah the mother isn't one of the main suspects,but I think they her and Frank may have had a fight and she's walloped him.
LostVoodoo
16-03-2012, 18:29
So Tracey didnt care her "brother" was banged up for murder
Tracey is never eeally bothered about Peter, I suppose part of it is because they didn't exactly grow up together so they're not very close as step-siblings.
notable I thought that when told Peter had confessed Anne said 'why....?...why?....'
flappinfanny
16-03-2012, 23:11
i actually found brian funny tonight, particuarly when julie found it arousing when brian was being masterful.
No sign of Jenny yet since the murder she is the killer
Maria is back where was she?
Carla dont care or even make an effort for Simon the sooner her and Peter are over the better and she and Michelle can leave
corrie may be total bo**ocks, bit is enjoyable, easy to watch bo**ocks.
Totally agree :) Corrie is the soap I look forward to watching the most nowadays - the place that used to be held by EE. (I'm not an Emmerdale watcher.)
Dennis tanner
18-03-2012, 12:48
Totally agree :) Corrie is the soap I look forward to watching the most nowadays - the place that used to be held by EE. (I'm not an Emmerdale watcher.)
I have always watched EE but Corrie has always been my favourite. It would have been like changing my football team just because a new one had come along
tammyy2j
18-03-2012, 20:36
So Peter didnt ask or visit his son when he was released only to Carla for a boozing session
Anne is really looking and acting like the guilty one and that end scene of all the supposed suspects was pointless
I have always watched EE but Corrie has always been my favourite. It would have been like changing my football team just because a new one had come along
I am like this about EE and Liverpool...
Sally's fall was so pathetic as was the reveal of Anne with the watch the writers really failed with Frank's murder
Where is Jenny?
tammyy2j
20-03-2012, 11:02
I dont understand Sally's behaviour with Anne or Carla last night why she should she care about Anne and what happens at his funeral
Michelle, Maria and Carla all dressed in black together again what was the point? Carla should have gone by herself
The knife scene with Anne and Carla was rubbish as was Anne as the killer
flappinfanny
20-03-2012, 12:10
enjoyed corries double hander, the second ep better than the first, but a shame it was ann, (a bit of a cop out) would have prefered it to be jenny. the eps were well done, the scenes with carla and ann were excellent, thanks to ali king and gwen taylor. although i enjoyed corrie, it didnt have the impact ee had last night and found the southern soap more compelling.
tammyy2j
20-03-2012, 12:28
enjoyed corries double hander, the second ep better than the first, but a shame it was ann, (a bit of a cop out) would have prefered it to be jenny. the eps were well done, the scenes with carla and ann were excellent, thanks to ali king and gwen taylor. although i enjoyed corrie, it didnt have the impact ee had last night and found the southern soap more compelling.
Has there been any sign of Jenny since Frank's demise?
Has there been any sign of Jenny since Frank's demise?
Not seen here since the day Carla signed the contract
Not seen here since the day Carla signed the contract
and that is odd in itself - she was Frank's current girl friend and a feisty madame - she would have turned up once if not just to screech at people?
and that is odd in itself - she was Frank's current girl friend and a feisty madame - she would have turned up once if not just to screech at people?
Yes, I would have thought so too
tammyy2j
20-03-2012, 13:51
Also how did Kevin know where Frank lived?
Also how did Kevin know where Frank lived?
long shot - but maybe he had the address from the car service details....?
that said - Rosie knew where he lived when her and Jason rushed round there!!
tammyy2j
20-03-2012, 13:59
long shot - but maybe he had the address from the car service details....?
that said - Rosie knew where he lived when her and Jason rushed round there!!
Could be but Kevin seem to also know his way round the house and why the hell didnt he call the police?
Dennis tanner
20-03-2012, 14:29
and that is odd in itself - she was Frank's current girl friend and a feisty madame - she would have turned up once if not just to screech at people? Once he was dead, she would have lost interest
Also how did Kevin know where Frank lived? Kevin would have made a point in knowing where Sally was visiting
I dont understand Sally's behaviour with Anne or Carla last night why she should she care about Anne and what happens at his funeral
Michelle, Maria and Carla all dressed in black together again what was the point? Carla should have gone by herself
The knife scene with Anne and Carla was rubbish as was Anne as the killer
I suppose it was a weak attempt to keep viewers guessing as to the culprit. I also thought the rest of it was rubbish. I would have loved to have seen Blanche at the service, stirring it, pure magic.What a shame she's no longer with us.
tammyy2j
20-03-2012, 16:18
I suppose it was a weak attempt to keep viewers guessing as to the culprit. I also thought the rest of it was rubbish. I would have loved to have seen Blanche at the service, stirring it, pure magic.What a shame she's no longer with us.
No Norris at the service did he know it was on :p
Even a drunk Peter showing up might have made it somebit enjoyable
It was kinda obvious Anne had something to do with Frank's death before she admited it with her having the watch.
parkerman
21-03-2012, 07:08
Why did Sally take it upon herself to look after Anne at and after the funeral? Anne said that most of the people at the funeral were family. Wouldn't they have looked after Anne instead of a comparative stranger who she didn't really like anyway?
It was kinda obvious Anne had something to do with Frank's death before she admited it with her having the watch.
This isn't what you posted in your other thread
Anne was way too obvious as the killer (even Stevie Wonder could tell it was her) the writers should have through out a huge swerve and made one of the suspects the killer
tammyy2j
21-03-2012, 14:14
Will Carla just take back the factory now? She did sign a contract and was she paid yet?
Maybe an unknown child or sibling or relative of Frank can claim the factory
Legally she still owns the majority persent of the factory,and even if Anne gets convicted of killing Frank she's still bound to legally own the rest.
shalagee
21-03-2012, 17:38
Legally she still owns the majority persent of the factory,and even if Anne gets convicted of killing Frank she's still bound to legally own the rest. I can't imagine Anne would ever try and do anything detrimental to Carla. Though it would be very nice to have a new interesting man enter the picture. There is a serious need of some cute guys!
Dennis tanner
22-03-2012, 02:06
Will Carla just take back the factory now? She did sign a contract and was she paid yet?
Maybe an unknown child or sibling or relative of Frank can claim the factory
Not without the contract
Not without the contract
and Ann cant inheirit Frank's portion of the factory as you cant profit from murder......it will be interesting to see if the script writes gloss over this
easy answer of course is for Frank to have made a will in Carla's favour when they were together and forgotten to revoke it?
Anne might get Sally to run the factory for her
Anne might get Sally to run the factory for her
the factory shouldnt be Anne's to run?
Dennis tanner
22-03-2012, 15:08
and Ann cant inheirit Frank's portion of the factory as you cant profit from murder..... Totally agre
it will be interesting to see if the script writes gloss over this
Every chance they will as soaps are hopless at legal matters
tammyy2j
22-03-2012, 15:24
I hope the writers add in a line or two to explain the absence of Jenny
shalagee
22-03-2012, 15:40
I hope the writers add in a line or two to explain the absence of Jenny Jenny supposedly believed Carla until the trial. Some people know that Frank was in fact a rapist but they haven't shown us that it's common knowledge yet. Once the news is out it would be logical for Jenny to show her face again and give some business to Carla. Then again she was such an incidental character they may just forget about her entirely. She's what I refer to as a speed bump character, the just throw them in to muddy the waters. They're there just long enough to slow things down but they have no real purpose otherwise.
flappinfanny
22-03-2012, 22:40
liking the relationship between tina and tommy, beautifully played by chris and michelle.
liking the relationship between tina and tommy, beautifully played by chris and michelle.
But with Tommy seeing Tina's list about him the relationship might be over before it's even started.
tammyy2j
23-03-2012, 15:46
But with Tommy seeing Tina's list about him the relationship might be over before it's even started.
Very Ross and Rachel from Friends with the list but less comedy
I thoroughly enjoyed Gail and David's wind-up of Audrey - perfectly played by all the actors.
Sunita's dance on the car was entertaining too - it's nice to see her let her hair down. I'm finding the disintegration of her marriage to Dev, and growing closeness to Karl very believable.
Not sorry to see the back of the nasty Amber.
Dennis tanner
24-03-2012, 15:51
liking the relationship between tina and tommy, beautifully played by chris and michelle.
I am finding it rather tiresome. Please make it stop. It's like a naff USA sitcom.
Don't think Amber will be missed much by anyone except Dev,but it's probably not the last we'll see of her.At least she was good at stiring things up.
very ross and rachel from friends with the list but less comedy
i am finding it rather tiresome. Please make it stop. It's like a naff usa sitcom.
lol
flappinfanny
24-03-2012, 22:49
very ross and rachel from friends with the list but less comedy
'we were on a break'
tammyy2j
26-03-2012, 16:00
There's no fool like an old fool yes you Audrey
The smile on Lewis's face he will clean Audrey completely this time around
Dev should tell Stella to mind her own business and stay out of his marriage
The smile on Lewis's face he will clean Audrey completely this time around
I hope David doesn't give in and sign the salon back over to Audrey.
I hope David doesn't give in and sign the salon back over to Audrey.
if Audrey destroys the contract they signed - and no money changed hands? - David never bought the salon from her - where would devil boy stand?
his and Gails word that there ever was a handover?
if Audrey destroys the contract they signed - and no money changed hands? - David never bought the salon from her - where would devil boy stand?
his and Gails word that there ever was a handover?
I thought there would be more to it than just signing contracts - wouldn't solicitors have to have been be involved? Maybe someone with more knowledge can correct me.
I thought there would be more to it than just signing contracts - wouldn't solicitors have to have been be involved? Maybe someone with more knowledge can correct me.
I am not sure they ever did lodge the contract with a solicitor - as spoilers say that Audrey tears up the contract they signed?
so if it isntphysically stored with a solicitor - where's the proof it existed?
I'm surprised the salon is still open after David took over,was expecting that to be another thing he messed up.
Dennis tanner
27-03-2012, 15:53
I hope David doesn't give in and sign the salon back over to Audrey.
If the annoying wimp wants his own salon, let him work for one.
If the annoying wimp wants his own salon, let him work for one.
It's not so much that I'm for David keeping the salon, as I'm against Lewis getting his greedy paws on it.
lillabet
27-03-2012, 16:17
duplicated post
lillabet
27-03-2012, 16:19
I am not sure they ever did lodge the contract with a solicitor - as spoilers say that Audrey tears up the contract they signed?
so if it isntphysically stored with a solicitor - where's the proof it existed?
She did say last night I will get my solicitor to tear the other copy up, I'm not sure he would do that, I just hate the thought of Lewis cleaning her out,
She did say last night I will get my solicitor to tear the other copy up, I'm not sure he would do that, I just hate the thought of Lewis cleaning her out,
ah well if there is a copy lodged with the solicitor then no they wouldnt destroy it.....
shalagee
27-03-2012, 17:10
It's not so much that I'm for David keeping the salon, as I'm against Lewis getting his greedy paws on it. As I didn't find Coronation Street until just recently I don't know the prior story between Lewis and Audrey. I'll have to take the word of you that did and accept that he's still after her money. He does seem so sincere.
As I didn't find Coronation Street until just recently I don't know the prior story between Lewis and Audrey. I'll have to take the word of you that did and accept that he's still after her money. He does seem so sincere.
We can't be 100% certain that Lewis is out to con Audrey this time, but he certainly was last time - and he appeared just as sincere then. I personally don't believe he's changed, but only time will tell if I'm right.
We can't be 100% certain that Lewis is out to con Audrey this time, but he certainly was last time - and he appeared just as sincere then. I personally don't believe he's changed, but only time will tell if I'm right.
only thing I would add, was last time he came as an escort, audrey and all the others paid for his time and services, and they knew he was with them for cash....
this time he has come to audrey as himself alone?
lillabet
27-03-2012, 17:37
only thing I would add, was last time he came as an escort, audrey and all the others paid for his time and services, and they knew he was with them for cash....
this time he has come to audrey as himself alone?
But dont forget she bumped into him accidently, would he have come looking if she hadn't,
shalagee
27-03-2012, 17:46
We can't be 100% certain that Lewis is out to con Audrey this time, but he certainly was last time - and he appeared just as sincere then. I personally don't believe he's changed, but only time will tell if I'm right. I am a hopeless romantic and hope that love will conquer all and Lewis really will be good for Audrey.
But dont forget she bumped into him accidently, would he have come looking if she hadn't,
true...
but on accidently meeting his first thought was to do a runner. Why come back again and repay Peter's money if not for Audrey?
bit of a false economy if she then told him to get lost..?
LostVoodoo
27-03-2012, 17:58
I am a hopeless romantic and hope that love will conquer all and Lewis really will be good for Audrey.
I'm hoping for the same thing, Audrey deserves a bit of happiness. Plus Gail has been so annoying and self-righteous about the whole thing that I just want him to prove her wrong!
I'm hoping for the same thing, Audrey deserves a bit of happiness. Plus Gail has been so annoying and self-righteous about the whole thing that I just want him to prove her wrong!
I want Gail to be proved right in this instant :p
parkerman
27-03-2012, 21:01
Why?
Why?
Audrey is bugging me more than Gail
Gail bugs me more than any character on corrie.I hope David ends up with nothing.
Dennis tanner
28-03-2012, 23:13
I hope David ends up with nothing.
Ditto
shalagee
29-03-2012, 00:12
Ditto If Audrey signed over the salon only as a way to prevent some of the costs of inheriting, then the salon is still hers and they all know it. By trying to force her hand they will accomplish nothing. Even if they are right and Lewis is once again trying to pull a con, Audrey will not thank them for interfering. Personally I find Gail and David very irritating, especially Gail. She is just horrible, always in everyone's business, contributing large doses of negativity.
flappinfanny
29-03-2012, 12:27
i love what the writers have done with gail. i dont find her annoying at all. i have always liked the character and have fond memories of her and susie birchall lodging with elsie. helen worth is superb as is sue nicholls as audrey, you would believe they were mother and daughter and david and kylie have added a lot to the platt/mcintyre household. i hope in the future there will be more arguments and hoo- har with eileen.
flappinfanny
29-03-2012, 12:35
the pairing up of ken and steve could be very funny. simon gregson is superb as steve and could be the new ken barlow in time. steves face was a picture when ken turned up with his suit case. :)
Dennis tanner
29-03-2012, 15:03
the pairing up of ken and steve could be very funny. simon gregson is superb as steve and could be the new ken barlow in time. steves face was a picture when ken turned up with his suit case. :)
I'll give it no more than a week:D
the pairing up of ken and steve could be very funny. simon gregson is superb as steve and could be the new ken barlow in time. steves face was a picture when ken turned up with his suit case. :)
Ken is a clinger no other friends he has and how he puts up with Dreary and TraceyLuv is a miracle
the pairing up of ken and steve could be very funny. simon gregson is superb as steve and could be the new ken barlow in time. steves face was a picture when ken turned up with his suit case. :)
I'll give it no more than a week:D
Ken is a clinger no other friends he has and how he puts up with Dreary and TraceyLuv is a miracle
I think its a brilliant pairng full of comedy potential. I would like to see the storyline continue for a while yet
tammyy2j
30-03-2012, 17:40
I think its a brilliant pairng full of comedy potential. I would like to see the storyline continue for a while yet
I never find Ken funny
flappinfanny
30-03-2012, 18:18
as a rule i don't , but i couldnt stop laughing when he downed that pint in the rovers. hilarious.
I think its a brilliant pairng full of comedy potential. I would like to see the storyline continue for a while yet
same sex pairings are often better value for money than 'couples'?
marlon and paddy - comedy
nicola and lauren - sound
jane and tanya - ditto
so this could develop despite the age gap?
I never find Ken funny
Ken on his own pobably not. Ken and Steve together potential comedy gold
flappinfanny
30-03-2012, 20:19
laughed at eileen and lesley and the brown sauce. funny.
parkerman
30-03-2012, 21:31
Ken: I couldn't find the cafetiere...:rotfl:
flappinfanny
30-03-2012, 23:28
just wanted to give eileen a big hug. sue clever is always superb.
Dennis tanner
31-03-2012, 02:18
Ken: I couldn't find the cafetiere...:rotfl:
It's been great seeing Kenny doing something different
Tracey the voice of reason and sense - what is happening :hmm:
flappinfanny
01-04-2012, 00:26
im really enjoying watching corrie again, they have got the light and dark spot on. corrie is at its very best when nothing happens, this is also the case with the archers. i much prefer the show to be character driven.
Dennis tanner
01-04-2012, 15:14
Tracey the voice of reason and sense - what is happening :hmm:
She may have been sensible about Lesley but she was still vile and obnoxious whilst doing it
The best one liner for me was Fiz's reply when Tracey said Lesley should be locked up, Fiz tells Tracey she still should be.
tammyy2j
02-04-2012, 14:44
just wanted to give eileen a big hug. sue clever is always superb.
I think the Lesley storyline has been a huge let down myself - Sue Clever as Eileen deserves better
Dennis tanner
02-04-2012, 15:11
I think the Lesley storyline has been a huge let down myself - Sue Clever as Eileen deserves better
It has been rather tedius and not entertaining at all. I watch soaps to be entertained.
I can't wait to see Audry's reaction when she finds out David has billed his lawyers letter to the salon account.
So Lesley goes into a home is that the end of her maybe a casual mention here and there
I think Maria has a crush on Marcus he seems very good with the kids I think him and Sean might ask her to be a surrogate for them in the future
I can't wait to see Audry's reaction when she finds out David has billed his lawyers letter to the salon account.
one of amazement at the poor story writing I would say??!
As David's lawyer he cannot advise, interfere or act in anyway for the Salon - so he shoudl have billed David and no one else..
It has been rather tedius and not entertaining at all. I watch soaps to be entertained.
I wish Paul were going into the home with Lesley!! Hus one acting technique seems to be - expell large amount of air at every occasion
enter a room - huge breath out, be told to move out by Eileen, huge blow out.... its like he is blowing up invisible balloons all the time
shalagee
03-04-2012, 15:23
So Lesley goes into a home is that the end of her maybe a casual mention here and there
I think Maria has a crush on Marcus he seems very good with the kids I think him and Sean might ask her to be a surrogate for them in the future
You could be right, having Maria be a surrogate would make sense. But I don't think Sean wants another child and just yesterday Marcus said he wanted to be a freind to lts of children.
shalagee
03-04-2012, 15:26
I wish Paul were going into the home with Lesley!! Hus one acting technique seems to be - expell large amount of air at every occasion
enter a room - huge breath out, be told to move out by Eileen, huge blow out.... its like he is blowing up invisible balloons all the time I don't care for the Paul character much either. As my own mother has Alzheimer's it is not a comfortable story line to watch.
It seemed Eileen was giving Paul a choice either his wife goes into a home or they split up,but maybe when his wife ripped up their wedding photos that made his decision even easier.
shalagee
03-04-2012, 16:23
It seemed Eileen was giving Paul a choice either his wife goes into a home or they split up,but maybe when his wife ripped up their wedding photos that made his decision even easier. I think Eileen really saw that Lesley needed more care than the 2 of them could provide. Quite frankly the whole idea of them staying with his girl friend was a real stretch.
flappinfanny
06-04-2012, 13:08
enjoyed thurs ep of corrie. im actually starting to feel a bit of sympathy for paul now. very well acted. and poor tommy, tina just put the poor lad out of his misery and get it together. they make a great couple. as for kirsty, poor ty. we know whats to come. good to see the show tackling issues in a corrie way. brilliant.
Dennis tanner
06-04-2012, 14:11
enjoyed thurs ep of corrie. im actually starting to feel a bit of sympathy for paul now. very well acted. and poor tommy, tina just put the poor lad out of his misery and get it together. they make a great couple. as for kirsty, poor ty. we know whats to come. good to see the show tackling issues in a corrie way. brilliant.
Poor Toomy couldn't even be arsed to go and see his grandmother
Looks like Kirsty's nasty side is starting to resurface again,she totally over reacted just becauce Tyrone was half an hour late,it's not like he didn't have a good excuse.
tammyy2j
06-04-2012, 23:14
Finally Tommy got his girl
Dennis tanner
07-04-2012, 15:42
Finally Tommy got his girl
and Tina got herself an annoying selfish git
and Tina got herself an annoying selfish git
Ah yes but a RICH annoying selfish git
Leanne trying to get custody of Simon is totally unrealistic - she's got no legal claim to Simon, surely? She's not related to Simon and didn't adopt him - she was only his step-mother for a year or so! If she's really worried about his welfare, surely the best she could do in real life would be to call Social Services.
shalagee
08-04-2012, 06:41
Leanne trying to get custody of Simon is totally unrealistic - she's got no legal claim to Simon, surely? She's not related to Simon and didn't adopt him - she was only his step-mother for a year or so! If she's really worried about his welfare, surely the best she could do in real life would be to call Social Services.
I agree that she has doubtful rights over Simon at best. But recently reality doesn't seem very important to the writers.
parkerman
08-04-2012, 08:48
I don't think, for once, you can dismiss this as poor writing or research. What a court would have to decide is what is in the best interests of the child and, in this case, it may be that the best interests of Simon is to be with Leanne. As his (ex) step-mother, she has every right to try and get custody of him.
Ruffed_lemur
08-04-2012, 19:14
I agree that she has doubtful rights over Simon at best. But recently reality doesn't seem very important to the writers.
Leanne's past ought to show it's ugly head in this battle too.
Leanne's past ought to show it's ugly head in this battle too.
No doubt it will. She may well receive the backing of Dreary and Kenneth
flappinfanny
08-04-2012, 23:15
its a pity blanche is no longer with us. she would have plenty to say.
Dennis tanner
09-04-2012, 15:33
Ah yes but a RICH annoying selfish git
Who?
Sunita and Karl are so boring I have no interest in their affair
shalagee
09-04-2012, 18:39
Sunita and Karl are so boring I have no interest in their affair I agree that there is little and no chemistry between these 2 actors and a romance even of the most mild kind, isn't believable. Even though Dev is a behaving like a total jerk.
Dev is a behaving like a total jerk.
Dev has always been a complete jerk!!!
tammyy2j
09-04-2012, 20:00
and Tina got herself an annoying selfish git
Yes but he is hot :p
flappinfanny
10-04-2012, 02:03
mondays eps were very good again. loved carla's line to peter in the cafe after letting simon spend time with leanne, 'bless you my child.' ali kings delivery is first class!
parkerman
10-04-2012, 09:41
So Tommy plans to take Tina around the world with his £12,000. Has he looked at holiday brochure prices lately!?
tammyy2j
10-04-2012, 10:57
Sunita didnt think much of talking to her kids intead making a move on Karl surprised she make the first move
I hope Leanne gets custody of Simon
I though Stella was a bit too quick to take Karl back,even if he did sell his football shirt.
Dennis tanner
10-04-2012, 16:03
Tommy is
Hardly rich.
Hardly rich.
agree with you now the size of the bequest has been revealed!!!??
I'm moving to Weatherfield if 12k makes you rich....
LostVoodoo
10-04-2012, 18:40
So Tommy plans to take Tina around the world with his £12,000. Has he looked at holiday brochure prices lately!?
You can get a round-the-world plane ticket for about £1.5k, I think he was thinking about the backpacker route like he's talked about before rather than top hotels. I think the idea would be great, although they haven't been together long. I think Tina would go in real life, but she has to stay on the Street obviously.
parkerman
10-04-2012, 18:53
You can get a round-the-world plane ticket for about £1.5k, I think he was thinking about the backpacker route like he's talked about before rather than top hotels.
That's the way to treat your girl!
Ozzie!!! yeahhh, wondered what happened to him :D
tammyy2j
13-04-2012, 11:33
I feel sorry for Leanne and Peter just tells Carla now she is Simon's new mummy now :angry:
I lol'd at David's boss asking was Kylie his wife or sister or both :lol:
I thought David had the perfect job working as a skivie,I don't know why the salon manager even let him do Kylie's hair in the first place and it definately wasn't worth £50.
Surely it must be illegal for David and Kylie to start living in the salon,I hope that they have just made matters worse and they don't have any chance of getting their hands on the salon ever.
Dennis tanner
14-04-2012, 15:07
I thought David had the perfect job working as a skivie,I don't know why the salon manager even let him do Kylie's hair in the first place and it definately wasn't worth £50.
Surely it must be illegal for David and Kylie to start living in the salon,I hope that they have just made matters worse and they don't have any chance of getting their hands on the salon ever.
Did Audrey sign over the business and the building? I suspect that it was just the business.
Did Audrey sign over the business and the building? I suspect that it was just the business.
I would say you're right as Maria is still renting the flat from Audrey?
I thought it was funny when Audry decked the cop,didn't think she should have got charged with police assualt and criminal damage.It should have been David and Kylie that was charged for being annoying characters.:)
Dennis tanner
16-04-2012, 19:31
I thought it was funny when Audry decked the cop,didn't think she should have got charged with police assualt and criminal damage It was rather farcical
.It should have been David and Kylie that was charged for being annoying characters.:) Agreed
Quite disappointed with Betty's demise very poor acting from all involved expected better from the older cast
Quite disappointed with Betty's demise very poor acting from all involved expected better from the older cast
made me cry (not the acting I mean!!) the episode
Corrie won't be the same without Betty,she was a legend.
Dennis tanner
17-04-2012, 18:18
Corrie won't be the same without Betty,she was a legend.
She was a legend and it will not be the same but it can't be said that she will be missed as she died some time ago.
It was a bit of a shock to find out that it was Betty who owned the Rovers Return,especially for Stella.
parkerman
20-04-2012, 16:06
It was a bit of a shock to find out that it was Betty who owned the Rovers Return,especially for Stella.
Especially as it was sold BEFORE Annie Walker died!
Especially as it was sold BEFORE Annie Walker died!
who did Annie Walker sell it to?
parkerman
20-04-2012, 17:48
who did Annie Walker sell it to?
Jack and Annie Walker bought the lease of The Rovers Return and moved in on 4 February 1937.
Annie continued the tenancy until 1984 when she signed The Rovers Return over to her son Billy making him landlord.
The brewery, Newton and Ridley, unhappy with the way the pub was being run into the ground by Billy Walker's wayward behaviour, made him an offer he couldn't refuse for the licence. Rather than resell the licence, the brewery decided to hire a manager instead and appointed Bet Lynch who became the brewery's first single manageress of the Rovers.
The following year Newton and Ridley decided to sell the licence to the pub and offered Bet first refusal. However Bet couldn't raise the money and Alec Gilroy lent her the cash to purchase the licence allowing her to become the landlady.
Either way, Annie Walker, who died c. 1995, was neither owner nor licensee at the time of her death so she couldn't have bequeathed it to anyone, let alone Betty.
Jack and Annie Walker bought the lease of The Rovers Return and moved in on 4 February 1937.
Annie continued the tenancy until 1984 when she signed The Rovers Return over to her son Billy making him landlord.
The brewery, Newton and Ridley, unhappy with the way the pub was being run into the ground by Billy Walker's wayward behaviour, made him an offer he couldn't refuse for the licence. Rather than resell the licence, the brewery decided to hire a manager instead and appointed Bet Lynch who became the brewery's first single manageress of the Rovers.
The following year Newton and Ridley decided to sell the licence to the pub and offered Bet first refusal. However Bet couldn't raise the money and Alec Gilroy lent her the cash to purchase the licence allowing her to become the landlady.
Either way, Annie Walker, who died c. 1995, was neither owner nor licensee at the time of her death so she couldn't have bequeathed it to anyone, let alone Betty.
so if it was more frequently the licence that was being sold on, presumably the Brewery always owned the building itself?
Dennis tanner
23-04-2012, 00:16
It was a bit of a shock to find out that it was Betty who owned the Rovers Return,especially for Stella.
It certainly was a shock for two reasons
1. She never owned the pub
2. If she did own the pub, she sold it long before she died.
NB. Breweries sell tenancies but not licences. Licences were a matter for the local magistrates.
flappinfanny
23-04-2012, 00:30
i know there has been a lot of hoo ha over whether betty owned the rovers , but i dont really mind. i can over look this lapse in corrie history.
i enjoyed the scenes for bettys funeral/wake. they were excellent, a joy to watch and a fitting tribute to the legendary betty driver. corrie at its best.
From Daran Littles book as posted on Corrieblog
The Rovers Return was one of several hostelries in the area, including the Flying Horse, owned by local brewery Newton and Ridley. Originally to be called the Queen Victoria, following the ‘Old Queen’s’ death in 1901 the pub was renamed the Rovers Return Inn instead. It had 4 bedrooms (one was needed for paying guests for the Rovers to be considered an Inn) and a laundry room which was later converted into a bathroom. The Rovers Return opened its doors on 16th August 1902.
Jack and Annie Walker moved in to the Rovers in 1938. There were quite a few lodgers in the course of their tenancy, including Emily (Nugent) in 1968. Jack died of a heart attack in 1970 and Annie stayed on as manager, appointing Betty Turpin as head barmaid, and Bet Lynch as assistant barmaid.
In October 1983 Annie retired from the Rovers to go and live with Joan in Derby, and the pub was taken over by her son Billy Walker as a condition of Annie paying off his gambling debts of £6000. Billy’s reign as manager wasn’t too successful and he left to go back to Jersey, leaving the managership open for grabs. Betty Turpin urged Bet Lynch to apply for it, and to their delight Bet Lynch became manager of the Rovers Return.
In 1986 the Rovers burned down as a result of Jack Duckworth trying to mend a fuse, but the pub was rebuilt and given a nice new modern look by the brewery. Delighted with the new look Rovers, Bet tried to buy the licence from the brewery, but was overwhelmed by the size of the repayments and fled to Torremolinos.
Alec Gilroy’s name was put over the door of the Rovers, helped by Betty Turpin and Gloria Todd, and after Bet and Alec married in 1987 Alec ‘gave’ bet the Rovers by putting her name over the door instead.
When Alec left Weatherfield in 1992, Bet remained as manager of the Rovers. In 1994 Bet heard that the Rovers was up for sale by the brewery and she could have it for £66,000. With no money of her own, Bet approached Rita for a loan. Rita briefly considered a partnership with Bet but backed out when she realised Bet had neither money nor business sense either, and turned Bet down.
Consequently, the Rovers went under the hammer and was bought by Jack and Vera Duckworth, the first in a line of outright owners of the Rovers Return.
Dennis tanner
23-04-2012, 15:10
i know there has been a lot of hoo ha over whether betty owned the rovers , but i dont really mind. i can over look this lapse in corrie history.
i enjoyed the scenes for bettys funeral/wake. they were excellent, a joy to watch and a fitting tribute to the legendary betty driver. corrie at its best. I thought that the nonsense about the ownership spoilt it somewhat. It just wasn't needed
From Daran Littles book as posted on Corrieblog
The Rovers Return was one of several hostelries in the area, including the Flying Horse, owned by local brewery Newton and Ridley. Originally to be called the Queen Victoria, following the ‘Old Queen’s’ death in 1901 the pub was renamed the Rovers Return Inn instead. It had 4 bedrooms (one was needed for paying guests for the Rovers to be considered an Inn) and a laundry room which was later converted into a bathroom. The Rovers Return opened its doors on 16th August 1902.
Jack and Annie Walker moved in to the Rovers in 1938. There were quite a few lodgers in the course of their tenancy, including Emily (Nugent) in 1968. Jack died of a heart attack in 1970 and Annie stayed on as manager, appointing Betty Turpin as head barmaid, and Bet Lynch as assistant barmaid.
In October 1983 Annie retired from the Rovers to go and live with Joan in Derby, and the pub was taken over by her son Billy Walker as a condition of Annie paying off his gambling debts of £6000. Billy’s reign as manager wasn’t too successful and he left to go back to Jersey, leaving the managership open for grabs. Betty Turpin urged Bet Lynch to apply for it, and to their delight Bet Lynch became manager of the Rovers Return.
In 1986 the Rovers burned down as a result of Jack Duckworth trying to mend a fuse, but the pub was rebuilt and given a nice new modern look by the brewery. Delighted with the new look Rovers, Bet tried to buy the licence from the brewery, but was overwhelmed by the size of the repayments and fled to Torremolinos.
Alec Gilroy’s name was put over the door of the Rovers, helped by Betty Turpin and Gloria Todd, and after Bet and Alec married in 1987 Alec ‘gave’ bet the Rovers by putting her name over the door instead.
When Alec left Weatherfield in 1992, Bet remained as manager of the Rovers. In 1994 Bet heard that the Rovers was up for sale by the brewery and she could have it for £66,000. With no money of her own, Bet approached Rita for a loan. Rita briefly considered a partnership with Bet but backed out when she realised Bet had neither money nor business sense either, and turned Bet down.
Consequently, the Rovers went under the hammer and was bought by Jack and Vera Duckworth, the first in a line of outright owners of the Rovers Return.
AT last a bit of sense from Daran Littlle apart from the fact that the Brewery do not sell licences, They sell tenancies and they sell propertiies. Licences were a matter for the local magistrates.
tammyy2j
23-04-2012, 15:14
I thought Bet or Alec or others who worked with Betty like Becky, Raquel etc might return for the funeral
I thought Bet or Alec or others who worked with Betty like Becky, Raquel etc might return for the funeral
agreed, at least some old faces couldve been persuaded to come back
tammyy2j
24-04-2012, 14:30
Sally back at her machine :p
parkerman
24-04-2012, 16:10
So anyway, Nick said he checked with the Council and they said they had given planning permission for Terry's new lap dancing club and yet none of the residents' knew anything about it. Before granting planning permission the council has to write to all neighbouring residents setting out details of the planning application and asking for objections....hmmm.....
Too bad Sally didn't get to buy into the factory,but at least she had Kevin to comfort her.
Didn't surprise me Norris is the ring leader against the opening of Terry's club,that's what he does best moan,moan,moan about everything.But he couldn't even be bothered to stay in the club allnight,he's all talk and no action.
Dennis tanner
25-04-2012, 13:20
So anyway, Nick said he checked with the Council and they said they had given planning permission for Terry's new lap dancing club and yet none of the residents' knew anything about it. Before granting planning permission the council has to write to all neighbouring residents setting out details of the planning application and asking for objections....hmmm.....
You also have to fix a copy of the application outside the premises.
parkerman
25-04-2012, 13:24
You also have to fix a copy of the application outside the premises.
Yes, that too.
Maybe if the club does open there could be a job for Leanne,as she's worked in the adult industry before.:)
tammyy2j
25-04-2012, 16:44
Wasnt Tommy and Kylie suppose to be setting up a strippers club or group at some stage?
I think I read that somewhere on here
Wasnt Tommy and Kylie suppose to be setting up a strippers club or group at some stage?
I think I read that somewhere on here
yes early on in Tommy's stay on the street from memory...
Dennis tanner
26-04-2012, 12:04
Maybe if the club does open there could be a job for Leanne,as she's worked in the adult industry before.:)
and David Platt could be a doorman
tammyy2j
26-04-2012, 15:31
Maybe if the club does open there could be a job for Leanne,as she's worked in the adult industry before.:)
Lewis was an escort as well so thats two employees already for the club :p
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