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Except its only just over 40 yrs plus 1Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
earlier episode.Sorry- Not being petty- its
just typical of the actress!
The Tv company have given it publicity -
prob at actress's behest- but they have
low opinion of viewers and think it will
pass unnoticed!
I couldn't manage more than ten minutes. The nausea I felt at the non-stop gushing over the actress was nearly enough to ruin my New Year's Eve... :sick:Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
Can't watch anything with Paul O'Grady in, can't stand that voice, so I haven't missed much.
Exactly My thoughts, mm.Quote:
Originally Posted by maidmarian
I'm pretty sure that was mentioned in the programme so I don't think anyone was trying to pull the wool over our eyes. It is absurd logic to say she's been in Corrie for 50 years though!Quote:
Originally Posted by maidmarian
An online petition to save the former Coronation Street set has been launched.
The set had been used to film the ITV soap opera for more than three decades.
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Julie Goodyear promotes the Coronation Street tour
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It has been due for demolition since Allied London bought the site in an agreement with the Manchester City Council. Flats, shops and offices are planned for construction on the site.
The site had been used from 1982 until January of last year, when the ITV soap moved to MediaCity UK at Salford.
Juliet Cusimano, who is championing the restoration effort, wrote in her petition: "At the moment when you walk down the cobbled street past the Rovers Return or go inside the pub interior, you're having the unique experience of walking where Ena Sharples, Annie Walker, Bet Lynch, Hilda and Stan Ogden, Vera and Jack Duckworth, Elsie Tanner, Alf Roberts and many other famous and much-loved characters have walked before you.
"You'll never have this experience at the new set in Salford because these characters or the actors who played them have retired or died."
Application for listed status for the set was rejected in 2012.
is there a link to this petition?
Thanks i have signed it
Dear oh dear! http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...x-live-5028732
Coronation Street star Barbara Knox has appeared in court to face her drink-driving charge.
The actress pleaded guilty to the charge at Crewe magistrates court this morning (January 23), and has been handed a fine and a 12-month driving ban.
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Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox leaves Macclesfield Magistrates' Court, with her solicitor Nick Freeman (right), following her appearance in court accused of drink driving.
Picture date: Thursday April 24, 2014. Knox - who plays the role of Rita Tanner in the ITV soap - was charged following an incident in Knutsford, Cheshire, on March 10. See PA story COURTS Knox. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire
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She previously denied that she committed the offence, but chose to change her plea at today's hearing, which comes more than ten months after she was arrested in Cheshire last March.
The 81-year-old - who must pay a fine of £3,000 - was told by the judge that her ban would almost be over had she admitted to the offence from the outset.
She was held by police shortly after her daughter, 56-year-old Maxine Ashcroft, had been arrested for the same offence.
Ashcroft was found to be three times over the legal limit, and was banned from driving for two years last year.
The prosecution has alleged that the soap star arrived at Middlewich police station to check on her daughter after her arrest, and was advised not to drive as she appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
She chose to drive home, but was stopped by police for a breathalyser test before being taken into custody herself.
perhaps the judge needs to go on a celebrityQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
awareness course !!!
some of her remarks didnt show due deference!
People become very self important and above the law when fame goes to their head
I hope she was directed by the court to retake her driving test on ban completion.
How stupid to drive after being advised not to by the police! :eek:
Stupid to drive after having alcohol, full stop. I won't even have half a glass of wine when I know I have to drive :angry:
Same here, but many people are arrogant enough to think the rules don't apply to them. I just can't get over the idiocy of someone driving when the police have advised them not to (presumably because she'd obviously been drinking). What exactly did she expect to happen? The mind boggles!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
She probably thought the rules did not apply to her like the Queen
Coronation Street bosses turned down Tony Blackburn's request to make a cameo in the ITV soap.
The veteran DJ has harboured a lifelong dream to have a pint in the Rovers Return alongside the Weatherfield locals.
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Tony Blackburn at The Radio Academy Awards 2014 at The Grosvenor House Hotel
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Tony Blackburn
However, after Blackburn's agent approached them about the idea, show chiefs declined the offer.
Speaking to The Sun, Blackburn said: "I love Coronation Street. I've watched practically every episode - I think I'm their biggest fan.
"I've only got one ambition and it's to be on it, to be in the Rovers Return. My agent tried to get me on it... but they wouldn't do it. I don't understand why because they've done it with a few celebrities."
Blackburn insisted that the incident hasn't put him off watching the show, saying: "I love to record seven or eight, then have a day when I just watch that. It's beautifully written. I don't like EastEnders, I find it a bit depressing."
Two former Coronation Street stars have landed lead roles in a theatre production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.
Chris Gascoyne and Vicky Entwistle will star in the production at the Birmingham Rep for a short run in May.
The Jim Cartwright-penned play follows painfully shy Little Voice, who spends hours listening to her late father's old record collection.
When her loud mother Mari starts dating a talent agent, Ray Say, they both think Little Voice is their ticket to fame and fortune.
Entwistle will be playing Mari and Gascoyne has been cast as Ray Say.
Nancy Sullivan has the lead role in the production, which also features Joanna Brookes, Brendan Charleson and Tendayi Jembere.
Director James Brining said: "I can't wait to explore this in the rehearsal room with a great company of actors. Nancy has an incredible voice that can transport you and Vicky and Chris have an intuitive understanding of Mari and Ray. I'm looking forward to getting started."
A film adaptation of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice was released in 1998, starring Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent.
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Shame it does'nt say where
It says Birmingham Rep. Dont know ifQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
you know Birmingham well - but the
theatre is on the edge of Centenary
Square - but address may be Broad st.
If u put Birmingham rep into search-
they have website with details/dates
of current/future productions.Hope this
helps.!
Dupl
Thanks I must have missed that
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has revealed that she is training to be a psychotherapist.
The actress, who plays Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap, revealed that she has psychotherapy once a week and is currently doing a course which will leave her fully qualified to give the therapy herself.
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Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street
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Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
Speaking to Soaplife, she said: "I have it constantly - once a week. I've learned so much about myself by doing it, and it really has changed my life.
"It has given me complete understanding of certain behaviour - why we react in the way we do. It can't help but affect every relationship in your life. I get excited about having therapy each week. It's a bit like going to the gym, but for your mind.
"I've always been fascinated by the good it can do. Personally, I think it should be mandatory. It's a great confidence builder. I am qualified to take clients and have another 18 months to go before I can finish my four-year course in Analysis Psychotherapy at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy. It's hard work fitting it in with Corrie, but I love it."
Cleaver also added that her Coronation Street fame does not impact her sessions with clients.
She said: "It is maybe a bit weird for them at first, but once we start talking, they forget all about it. The novelty wears off.
"The people come to see me when they have something they want to talk about and when they have a problem. That is what they are concerned about, not who I am."
:thumbsup:
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Corrie boss Stuart Blackburn has revealed he would love to pinch Cain Dingle from rival soap Emmerdale.
The executive producer, who used to be the boss at Emmerdale, thinks Jeff Hordley is superb as the village villain.
And he has also confessed how he would also like to see Edna Birch on the cobbles too.
Asked if he could steal any characters from another soap, Stuart said: "I’m going to be greedy and take two characters from Emmerdale.
"I know I’m biased because I used to work there, but I’d steal Edna Birch and Cain Dingle.
"I think Edna is the ’holy grail’ when it comes to older soap women with a sharp tongue who you just love.
"Shirley Stelfox brings heart and depth to her, but she can be as cutting as hell."
He added: "With Cain it’s completely obvious - he’s a real, tortured human being, and a brilliant soap villain.
"Jeff Hordley is really nice in real life, as well. Astonishingly attractive, talented and a really nice person - so I hate him!":D
Former Coronation Street star Sherrie Hewson is currently eyeing a Weatherfield comeback, and has a rather interesting idea for her character Maureen Naylor.
The actress, who appeared in the show from 1993 to 1997, before returning briefly in 2006, thinks that Maureen could join the queue for Ken Barlow's affections.
Ken is currently at the centre of a love triangle, having found himself in a relationship with Nessa Warner while unaware that his close friend Audrey Roberts has feelings for him.
Discussing the possibility of a return to the soap, Hewson told The Sun: "I loved Maureen. I never thought she finished her story.
"Now if she went back I'd put her with Bill Roache. He's not a comedy character but he's dry; he was great with Raquel.
"If ever Maureen came back that would be a really good match." :D
She was such a silly character made worse by Reg Holdsworth , even sillier .:angry:
Yes, but they both provided a lot of fun and entertainment :D
If you could stand watching them . Sadly I couldn't . I could have throttled them both .:rotfl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Mikey North has given us an insight into his wedding day.
The Coronation Street star tied the knot with Rachael Isherwood on January 29 and in an interview with this week's OK! magazine, North revealed he struggled to keep his emotions in check.
"Rachael looked amazing. I'm known for letting my emotions run away with me, so I was really concentrating on trying not to cry," he explained of the big day, which took place at Curradine Barns in Shrawley, Worcestershire in front of over 100 guests.
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OK! Magazine cover
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North added that his stag dos were quiet affairs - well, apart from an encounter in Prague on a weekend away with ten friends.
"I did end up getting spanked by a stripper/dancer with my own belt," he recalled. "She pulled my pants down in front of half of the Czech Republic and I had strap marks all over my rear end!"
The actor popped the question to Rachael last year during a romantic break in the Lake District. They met in a Manchester bar three years ago.
Coronation Street is amongst the shows aiming to tackle obesity on-screen, as broadcasters attempt to halt a government ban on junk food advertising before 9pm.
ITV could remove scenes of unhealthy living and instead increase the amount of fruit and vegetables featured in shows in a bid to placate the Government's planned childhood obesity strategy, The Telegraph reports.
If the proposed ban on junk food advertising goes through, it's predicted that broadcasters could lose up to £200m a year.
Downing Street's plans also include cutting down on scenes that promote an unhealthy lifestyle and commissioning programmes warning of the effects of bad diets.
Junk food advertising is already banned on children's channels and in breaks between children's programmes.
However, under new plans, general entertainment shows could be affected too.
While most of the ITV's major talent shows would be affected, The X Factor would be exempt from the ban as under-16s don't make up a large enough percentage of the audience.
An ITV spokesman said: "ITV takes its responsibilities in this area very seriously and we go further than we are required to do in restricting HFSS advertising online as well as working actively to promote healthy lifestyles on screen."
Digital Spy
So no more Chippy or Kebab meals for anyone on Corrie??
All in favour of a balanced diet coupled with exercise. This is a copy of the House of Commons menu for Dec 2015 . Is this the example of healthy eating for everyone to follow ?. :rotfl:
Members’ Dining Room
STARTERS
Cider pickled mouli with toasted hazelnuts, thyme infused honey, goats’ curd cheese, tendril peas, pomegranate, and rye bread crisp (V) (GF without crisp) £3.75 Roast partridge with rich pearl barley risotto, wild mushroom, braised partridge leg, baby beets, confit pear, and truffle jus £4.15 Traditional prawn cocktail with brown bread and butter £3.00
MAIN COURSES
Chargrilled sirloin steak with hand cut chips and tomato, mushrooms and béarnaise sauce (GF) £8.50 Herb butter poached haddock with champ mash, lemon verbena, roasted tomato compote and chard (GF) £6.75 Potato, celeriac and sweet potato compression with puffed wheat, rocket and pine nut dressing (Ve) £6.75
DESSERTS AND CHEESE
'Mont Blanc' Chestnut sponge with clementine ice cream,
So there wont be any cafe scenes then or cake runs
Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones had an unexpected reunion with the soap yesterday - but don't get too excited, as he's not returning to his role as Les Battersby.
The ITV soap is filming scenes in Blackpool this week, but eyebrows were raised when Jones was pictured on the North Pier - exactly the same spot where the crew had been shooting.
While the rumour mill quickly went into overdrive with talk of a shock comeback for Les, it turns out that Jones was only in Blackpool as he's been appearing in an Easter panto there.
Jones did spend a few minutes chatting with the team, but a Coronation Street spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy that Les is not coming back.
The 63-year-old, who played layabout Les for ten years between 1997 and 2007, has been starring as Fleshcreep in a production of Jack and the Beanstalk at the North Pier Theatre.
Last year, a petition was launched for Les's return after Jones admitted that he'd fallen on hard times and was keen to reprise his role.
Speaking on Channel 5's Celebs on Benefits: Fame to Claim, he commented: "I know there is still room for Les on the show somewhere. It would be nice to go back and relive those days. I'd like to be part of the team again. I miss them. I worked there for a long time.
"I still watch Coronation Street whenever it's on. I've always watched it. It's a huge part of my life. My heart will always be with Coronation Street."
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Coronation Street's Battersby family on their arrival in the soap - 1997
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Michael Le Vell (Kevin Webster), Joe Duttine (Tim Metcalfe), Richard Hawley (Johnny Connor) and Sally Ann Matthews (Jenny Bradley) are among the stars who have been spotted filming in Blackpool this week.
I would love him to return and support Leanne :D
I'm afraid I never really enjoyed the character so I don't want him back, but I'm sad for Bruce that he fell on hard times and hope his situation has improved now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I would quite like to see the return of Les. There would be an opportunity for him to come back now. He could have made his fortune and become embroiled in the Leeanne conflict with Traceyluv which surely is only a matter of time. Just a thought.
Only if he murders Tracyluv and we see him cut her body up into several pieces so that even the most creative of scriptwriters won't be able to bring her back.Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Sounds fantastic! We could have a special post-watershed episode depicting the dismemberment in gruesome detail... http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...ing-176278.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman