Corrie plans high drama for 'BGT' live week
Coronation Street bosses have planned a dramatic week of episodes to coincide with the forthcoming Britain's Got Talent live shows, Digital Spy can confirm.
As ITV1's hit talent contest broadcasts its nightly semi-final stages at the end of May and early June, high drama will also hit the cobbles in a special week for the Weatherfield soap.
Katherine Kelly, who plays fan favourite Becky McDonald, revealed the first details of the upcoming instalments during an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra, confirming that the show's cast is currently busy filming the episodes.
Discussing life at Corrie, Kelly told show host Gemma Cairney: "Every day apart from Saturday the cameras are going - and moreso at the moment, because we're filming this week where it's going to be a bit racier. It's the end of May - it's the same week as Britain's Got Talent."
The actress said that some of the episodes are expected to air at 9pm, adding: "So we get to say words that are a bit racier! We're super busy at the moment filming that week."
A Coronation Street spokesperson said that scheduling details cannot yet be confirmed, but insisted that the episodes will not contain adult content.
They explained: "We're always aware that we have a family audience and the compliance procedure for each episode reflects this, regardless of the timeslot."
However, show sources told DS that the episodes in question will be "very dramatic", focusing on new twists in John Stape (Graeme Hawley)'s dark storyline and another meltdown for Becky.
An insider said: "Everyone knows there's some big twists on the way for John as his storyline enters its final act, while Becky will be at the centre of drama for the remainder of her time in Weatherfield. This week of episodes will be significant for both characters."
Last year, Corrie producers arranged the show's 'Siege Week' episodes to tie in with the Britain's Got Talent live rounds. However, the episodes were later rescheduled at the last minute out of respect for those who died as a result of the shooting tragedy in Cumbria.
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Wayne Rooney: 'David Platt is the man'
Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is a big fan of Coronation Street character David Platt.
The footballer, who joined Twitter last month, revealed the news on the social networking site, adding that Max Branning is his favourite EastEnders character.
He wrote: "Waiting for Coronation Street and EastEnders to come on. Chilling with [wife] Coleen.
"Favourite character on Corrie. David Platt. Steve McDonald and Becky make me laugh. But Platty is still the man. Favourite character on EastEnders. Easy. Max."
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden) replied to the couple, joking: "Never mind Corrie and EastEnders what about Emmerdale!!!" Coleen tweeted back: "Just watched it ha x."
Speaking of her favourite Coronation Street character, she added: "I like Becky McDonald."
Other famous fans of the ITV1 soap include Snoop Dogg, who has long campaigned for a cameo in the show.
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