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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Pity she didn't have the same effect on women. Then we could bid Kym Marsh a fond farewell
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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Pity she didn't have the same effect on women. Then we could bid Kym Marsh a fond farewell
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Originally Posted by alan45
looks more like he has shut something delicate in the door to me!!
Frank Foster will be found not guilty of raping Carla Connor in Coronation Street, reports have claimed.
The businessman will walk away free when a jury acquits him of sexually assaulting his former fiance after she dumped him on the eve of their wedding, according to the Daily Star.
"Needless to say Frank is quick to return to the *cobbles and gloat about his innocence, knowing full well he's guilty as sin," a source told the newspaper.
The trial, which will be screened next year, is said to feature some of the "most powerful" episodes of the soap ever aired. Carla (Alison King) will be forced to recount explicit details of the night of the attack and answer questions about her relationship with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) as Frank's lawyers attempt to ruin her reputation.
Carla denies that she and Peter are more than friends but a private *investigator hired by Frank shocks the court by producing pictures of the couple kissing, the insider claimed.
The revelation reportedly prompts Peter's wife Leanne (Jane Danson) to scream from the public gallery: "You're a liar, Carla!"
What kind of message does it send out when they show someone like this being found not guilty???
If that's true it's going to do wonders to increase women's confidence in reporting a rape...I don't think! :thumbsdow :angry:
The same message all soaps send out. Crime is okay. Look at Traceyluv, convicted murderer, Cain Dingle, Karl King, and dont get me started on Deadender. A criminal record is a pre requisite almoost to get a get a job on the seiresQuote:
Originally Posted by katieb
Coronation Street's cast and crew have today filmed two different outcomes to Frank Foster's rape trial.
The soap's team were out on location in Manchester this afternoon to film the conclusion of Frank's court case, which is expected to unfold on screen in a few weeks' time.
One scene recorded by the crew saw Frank (Andrew Lancel) leave court a free man after being found not guilty - celebrating outside on the steps with mum Anne (Gwen Taylor) and girlfriend Sally (Sally Dynevor) by his side.
Frank's victim Carla (Alison King), meanwhile, appeared devastated as she left the building with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie).
However, the Daily Mail reports that another scene has been filmed showing Anne and Sally distraught outside the building following a guilty verdict from the jury - leaving Frank in custody to await sentencing.
Frank attacked Carla in the autumn after she called off their wedding. However, he has managed to convince some Weatherfield locals - including Sally - that he is innocent.
Last month, a tabloid report claimed to have revealed the outcome of the storyline but the rumours were unconfirmed.
It will depend on how popular Andrew Lancel is with the viewers or if the producer decides to take him and his family to New York for a shopping trip :D
CORRIE bosses have kept viewers guessing as to whether evil Frank Foster is cleared at his rape trial by filming TWO endings.
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Girlfriend Sally Webster, played by Sally Dynevor, and mum Anne (Gwen Taylor) are shown celebrating Frank's freedom – but also mourning his conviction in the alternate scenario.
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Upset ... Sally Webster and mum Anne are in tears after Frank is convicted in one ending
Carla Connor (Alison King) looks devastated in shots showing Frank (Andrew Lancel) getting away with his crime.
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She is joined in court by Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) – who are jubilant in the scenario where he is jailed.
Coronation Street producer Phil Collinson will lead a debate on sexual assault, at a conference in Manchester after Corrie screened the rape of Carla Connor.
The producer will be one of the key speakers at St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre’s annual two-day conference. He is expected to talk about how Corrie was helped by St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, which supports thousands of victims of rape and sexual assault each year. The conference will take place at Manchester town hall.
The Manchester Evening News says that "the portrayal of the Coronation Street rape storyline was praised by TV critics for its sensitivity, in contrast to the reception received in 2001, when the soap was blasted by the Independent Television Commission over the handling of a rape scene involving Toyah Battersby."
Well, this storyline wasn't praised by this Corrie fan for its sensitivity. I slammed it as a cheap ploy to get quick ratings, weakening and undermining a strong soap female character in the process. I have always written here on the Coronation Street Blog against using rape in an entertainment show like Coronation Street. I also wrote and complained to ITV in 2001 when the rape of Toyah was shown too - but all I got in return was a very patronising letter.
A bad one. Maybe he will be found guilty before the story is over though.Quote:
Originally Posted by katieb
Reflects real life though, sadlyQuote:
Originally Posted by katieb
It might do but don't you think a soap with the sort of following Coronation Street has has some sort of duty to support women who have been raped? If the end result of this story were to let Frank off how do you think that might affect women who have been raped and see that it is not worth reporting because the end result is that the rapist gets off and their own name gets dragged through the mud?Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I did not mean to imply that this should be the storyline, I only meant to say that it happens in real life, where it is just as wrong as in fiction.Quote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
Rape is an extremely difficult case to prove. Even more so when the couple were involved in a sexual relationship. Moany Maria didnt help matters when she flaunted herself at Frank and then cried rape when he tried to grope her. The allegation was withdrawn by her and Carla.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Just because Carla made the allegation doesnt make it true. Ask Michael LeVell
Rape is a horrible disgusting crime but as with all criminal cases there must be evidence
Coronation Street star Andrew Lancel has promised that there is "lots" more to come from his villainous character Frank Foster before he leaves the soap.
Frank has been at the centre of a rape storyline with Carla Connor (Alison King) in recent months - and fans will see the dark tale reach a conclusion later this year.
Next week's episodes see Frank step up his attempts to obtain evidence that Carla is having an affair with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) - which could help his case in court. Frank's trial then plays out on screen from January 30.
Lancel told Loose Women today: "I've liked playing Frank. We've known the whole arc of the story from day one - I've known what he did, when he did it, when he goes and how he goes. I've known the journey.
"We've filmed two endings to the trial, and I think we might be filming different endings for another thing as well. The trial was amazing. It's been a joy. It's been hard work, a tough character to play - getting Frank under your skin."
Asked whether he has left the show, the actor replied: "Not yet. I'm there for a little bit. People are asking me all the time, 'Are you leaving?' It doesn't feel like I'm leaving, because I've always known the whole thing. I read the other day that it's coming to a conclusion, and I think that's a really good way of putting it."
"I've not had a day I've not enjoyed on Corrie - it's the nicest bunch," he continued. "To be a part of it has been a ball. There's still lots to happen on camera and off camera. I've been very lucky to go from The Bill into Corrie. So we'll see what's next."
Lancel also hinted that another character could get caught up in Frank's dangerous world in upcoming episodes.
"He's snogged Maria, he snogged and did more with Carla, he's snogging Sally - and there's more snogging to come with someone else," he said. :eek:
Coronation Street continues on Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street bosses have officially announced that evil Frank Foster will be killed in a forthcoming storyline twist.
The villainous businessman was left celebrating in tonight's (Friday) double bill of the soap as he was found not guilty of raping Carla Connor (Alison King) and walked out of court a free man.
However, Frank won't be getting the last laugh as tensions will continue to rise on the cobbles in upcoming episodes - resulting in his death.
Over the next few weeks, vengeance will be on the minds of several characters as the dramatic consequences of Frank's acquittal play out.
Even Frank's current girlfriend Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) will finally see his true colours, leaving her feeling humiliated and terrified of what he is capable of.
Throughout February, Coronation Street fans will see Frank become a hate figure in Weatherfield as he tries to make Carla pay for dragging him through the courts.
Andrew Lancel, who plays Frank, commented: "Erase and eradicate, that is his plan. And he will go about it in the worst possible way. He is enjoying tormenting Carla, he is enjoying turning the screw.
"His true colours are finally showing through, and no-one is safe in his scheming head. But he doesn't for one moment think his life might be in danger - he is too arrogant and too cocky to think that could ever happen to him!"
Coronation Street chiefs have confirmed that Frank's lifeless body will be found at the factory, following days of arguments and confrontations with his various associates and enemies.
However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.
As the mystery unravels, though, events later reach a dramatic climax and the culprit is finally unmasked.
Coronation Street continues on Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
A whodunnit storyline? That's novel.....Quote:
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Not those viewers who come and read the spoilers here :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Fortunately for the soap plod they have Supersleuth Stelllllllllllaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhhhh esconced in the back room of T'Rovers and doubtless she will solve the mystery for them. That factory is a real death trapQuote:
However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.
ACTOR Andrew Lancel is embarking on a new showbiz path when Corrie bad boy character Frank is killed off – he's taking up SINGING. Not surprisingly Andrew wants a break from the intense storylines. He said: "I'm really looking forward to getting back to singing. I've done it on and off for years. I'm going back on the road and will get back into acting later in the year.
He said: "Corrie is watched by so many people, you have fans coming up to you in the supermarket, saying 'Hi Frank'. I had that a bit in The Bill but nothing like it is in Corrie.
"I take my hats off to everyone who works there."
ITV confirmed on Friday that Frank will be killed off.
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Sally Webster will be the prime suspect for Frank Foster's murder on Coronation Street, it has been claimed.
A report in the Daily Star suggests that the evil Underworld boss - played by Andrew Lancel - threatens to rape Sally after admitting to her that he did attack Carla Connor (Alison King). Viewers of the ITV1 soap have just seen Frank acquitted of Carla's rape by a trial jury.
"Does Sally have what it takes to kill? Only time will tell," a production insider told the publication.
Sally (Sally Dynevor) will apparently discover that her lover intends to double-cross Carla, with Frank warning her: "If you know what's good for you you'll keep your mouth shut, because the last woman who crossed me certainly lived to regret it. Maybe you want some of the same."
Sally will apparently be found standing over Frank's body in scenes to air later this year.
Dynevor has previously hinted that she thinks her character's estranged husband Kevin (Michael Le Vell) could kill Frank, saying: "If Frank hurt Sally in any way, I wouldn't like to guess what Kevin would do to him - I think he might even be capable of murder."
Coronation Street bosses confirmed Frank's murder after the trial verdict aired last Friday (February 3), promising that multiple suspects will have a motive for killing him.
As Sally is not leaving Corrie it's unlikely that she is the murderer if indeed Frank is murdered. Doubtless she may be this years innocent victim locked up in the Big House a la Deidre Rachid. If Frank is actually murdered I think his mother is likely to be the killer
The real murderer might not go to jail so could be SallyQuote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Thats what I was trying to say. In typical Corrie style an innocent person will go to jail (Think Deirdre, Fizz and Gail) before the true identity of the killer is revealed. Thats what Im picking up from the spoilers. Personally I would like the real killers to be Stellaaaaarrrrgggghhhh, Michelle, Tracyluv and Carla. The four of them could be convicted and locked up in the Big House foreverQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Good thinking Alan ,your definately future Producer material for Corrie . Be nice to include Dreary in the quartet , five of em in the same cell . Judge to hand down minimum tariff of 40 yrs before parol considered, dream come true. Unfortunately I'll wake up in a minute. Culprit probably going to be a previous victim of Frank . Mind you would be nice to see the Knicker Stitcher locked up for a few months for the interim .Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
I was debating it would be his mum. Firstly she's an easy character to write out. Plus they had that moment when she asked him whether he did it and when he said no she said she'd back him all the way, which he has, so obviously would not be happy when she found out the truth. And then there's the totally random death of her husband everyone seems to have forgotten about and no one seemed that upset about at the time, the grief from that cou;d send her over the edge.
My money is on the MumQuote:
Originally Posted by LostVoodoo
mine too....Anne finds out Frank is actually guilty - blames him for her hisbands death - job done....Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Frank's dad died while he and his mum were on holiday, though, so I don't see how she could blame Frank for his dad's death.Quote:
Originally Posted by sarah c
She blames Carla for causing Frank's dad the stress that killed him with a heart attack, so, if it turns out Carla was right all along she would blame Frank instead.
However, even if it was Tracyluv she would get off on a technicality....Quote:
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Anne has said a couple of times that the stress of the false acusations re Frank - 'drove an innocent man to his death....'Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
I wish I'd thought of that...er...Quote:
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er.......you didQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
lol
I know what Frank did raping Carla was despicable, I just dont buy him as a big classic soap villian
I missed that :oQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
Except for the rape itself, Frank is a more subtle character than lots of soap villains.Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Absolutely, Dazzle. As you say, apart from the brutality of the rape itself, his villainy is of a psychological nature and therefore much more subtle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Not until she got bored in London playing Mummy and then flasher her paearly whites at the PTB and wormed her way back to pollute our screens or of course she could do what Stellllllaaaaaarrrrrrgggggggghhhhhh did and jet off to New York For Christmas shopping with the producer ALLEGEDLYQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
FRANK Foster’s killer will try to murder two more Corrie residents in a dramatic cover-up attempt.
In shock scenes to be screened next month six suspects will be put in the frame for killing the rapist in cold blood.
And in a sensational twist, two of the other suspects’ lives will be left in the balance after the culprit’s secret is exposed.
We can reveal the Corrie Six are Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor, 48), Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell, 47), Anne Foster (Gwen Taylor, 72), Carla Connor (Alison King, 38), Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh, 35) and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascogne, 44).
They all have a motive for wanting Frank (Andrew Lancel, 41) dead.
Sally is horrified when she discovers he’s been having an affair behind her back.
She tells him: “What the hell’s going on, Frank? I loved you. How could you do this to me?”
Then Kevin is in the frame when cops discover someone tampered with the brakes of Frank’s car just days after it was in his garage for a service.
And Frank’s mum Anne is stunned when she learns he did rape Carla and is determined to punish her lad.
Anne tells Carla: “I know Frank raped you. But I swear I only found out after the trial. I heard him on the phone to you taunting you about it. Frank was lying to me when he was guilty all along.”
Carla wants revenge after losing the rape trial and then her factory.
She will fight with Frank. Then fearing he’s going to rape her again, she flees the factory leaving her bag behind.
Police later believe it is proof she was there when he was killed.
Her lover Peter will then try to save her skin by walking into the police station and confessing: “Carla Connor didn’t kill Frank Foster, I did!”
And finally, Michelle is put in the frame when police discover she stole vital contracts from Frank to help Carla keep the factory.
A source said: “They all have a motive, but who has the guts to do it?
“This will be one of Corrie’s biggest whodunnits ever. Fans will be shocked when they watch it unfold.”
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