Yes, I wish they had too. Didn't look very good for care homes did it? I'm sure there are plenty that do a good job with Alzheimers though.Quote:
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Yes, I wish they had too. Didn't look very good for care homes did it? I'm sure there are plenty that do a good job with Alzheimers though.Quote:
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Coronation Street actor Tony Hirst has revealed that he thinks his character Paul Kershaw genuinely loves Eileen Grimshaw.
The 45-year-old's alter ego was recently tested by the sudden death of wife Lesley ,who had been suffering with dementia.
However, Hirst believes that Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is "the only good thing" in Paul's life now, telling Inside Soap: "He's more than aware that he's put her through the mill over and over again, and he doesn't want to do that any more. He's uncomfortable asking anything of her, but he knows he has to try."
Hirst added: "That's one of the things Paul loves about Eileen, that she's direct and won't take any nonsense from anyone.
"She's helped him to stop pussy-footing around, and he has a real sense of clarity about the situation now."
Eileen, who was out of her house when Paul's wife died, causes bad feeling when she attends Lesley's funeral next week.
I hope Eileen and Paul get back together.
oh no??! why?Quote:
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there is no chemistry there
he is a midget compare to Eileen, so the macho fireman image goes right out the window
and all he does is that bottom lip, blow air out thing all the time..
Eileen needs a real man in her life
Paul makes Sean look caveman like
Paul takes his new fiancee (who is partial to blame for his wife's death) to his wife's funeral, he really is a classy sensitive chap, the sooner he lives for good the better for me
Coronation Street's Paul Kershaw returns to screens this week as his late wife Lesley's funeral takes place.
Paul recently parted ways with girlfriend Eileen (Sue Cleaver), but tonight's (May 28) double bill sees him surprise the factory worker by asking her to come with him to the service as he can't get through it alone. When Eileen agrees, could there be fresh hope for their future as a couple?
Digital Spy recently caught up with Tony Hirst, who plays Paul, to hear his thoughts on Lesley's Alzheimer's storyline and where things go from here.
How have you found filming such a hard-hitting storyline?
"It's been a strange old time! From an actor's point of view, it's been great and I've been very lucky to have some fantastic writers and creative people working behind the storyline. At the same time, it's not pleasant - it's difficult, it's bleak and it's brutal, but that's also where drama lies. So there's a paradox there - it's been enjoyable from an actor's point of view, but disturbing from a story point of view.
"I've learned a great deal from the storyline, and I'm very proud of the way the show has handled it and raised awareness. That wasn't the goal or the intention of the show, as Coronation Street isn't an issue-based show and never should be. But they knew that was going to be the result of it, so they've taken their responsibility very seriously. I'm proud to be part of that."
What do you make of the reaction you've had over the story?
"It's interesting, because anybody who's had any experience of dementia is 110% positive towards Paul and Eileen and wants them to find happiness. They thank me for bringing the subject up and playing it with accuracy, which is really lovely.
"Some people have suspected that Paul has an ulterior motive or made judgements about him, but I guarantee they have absolutely no experience or idea about dementia. That's interesting, though, because then they have to make sense of the contradiction - he's clearly not a bad man, but they don't like what he's doing and they feel uncomfortable with it. That means they try to understand it, so hopefully it's still raising awareness."
We know that you met real-life carers while researching the storyline. What did you learn from that?
"Well, one interesting thing is that if you think our story's extreme, if you talk to people who are living daily in the situation, the reality that they're living is absolutely nothing in comparison to the storyline. That's really frightening - that our story by comparison is tame.
"The Alzheimer's Society also has a really good, active forum for sharing information and stories between each other. Again, some of the stories on there are just desperate. One other thing is that dementia is a strange disease in the way that it affects people in many different ways. There are stages in the progression of the disease, but there's also a huge spectrum of behaviour, so everyone's stories are different."
What was it like to say goodbye to Judy Holt, who played Lesley?
"It was difficult, because Sue, Judy and myself have obviously worked together very closely and we get on really well. At the same time, it's been odd. Normally when you work with someone, you build up a really tight relationship and you know that person quite intimately.
"However, Judy was playing a character who was just slightly never quite there, so that distance meant not developing the usual kind of relationship with each other. Both Judy and I said this on the day that she left. But it was sad to see her go and I'll miss her laughter!"
What can you tell us about Lesley's funeral?
"Even though they've recently gone their separate ways, Paul realises that he really wants Eileen to be at the funeral. He also feels that Eileen has a right to be there, as she was very supportive and close to Lesley.
"Lesley's family finally turn up for the funeral, even though they've been conspicuous by their absence so far. I think that's one of the key facts of dementia - especially in the late stages when it gets very difficult, a lot of family and friends disappear. They don't know how to deal with the situation and they withdraw.
"There's some conflict as Lesley's family don't believe that Eileen should be there. But the irony is that Eileen has been far more supportive and helpful than any of the immediate family. Paul's very aware of that, so he's extremely protective and defensive of her."
After such a tough time, could there be a light at the end of the tunnel for Paul and Eileen?
"I hope so! I think they both genuinely love each other, and they've been through a hell of a lot. I think that's going to forge them closer together rather than blow them apart.
"I just hope they have the time to realise what initially attracted them to each other, which was a sense of humour, fun, and compassion. There hasn't been a great deal of that because the circumstances haven't allowed it, but I like to think that they'll re-discover that side of their relationship."
We first saw Paul in Corrie's 50th anniversary episodes. Did you ever expect that you'd be invited back a year later?
"No, it was really weird! I auditioned to be involved in the live episode, because I was really keen to play a part in that. Not only is Coronation Street such an iconic show that I really wanted to do, to be involved in a piece of live telly was really exciting.
"They did ask at the time if I'd be interested in coming back. If they'd asked me before I'd worked on it, I'd have probably said, 'I'm not sure - I've got loads of other things that I want to do as an actor'. But it was such an absolutely lovely place to work that coming back was a no-brainer. The cast and crew are so fantastic and I still come into work every day with a skip in my step."
How long will Paul be sticking around in Corrie for?
"I don't know and I don't actually think they know yet. But I'm here for a while and I'm not going anywhere just yet. I think the writers want to explore what happens with Paul and Eileen and I'm really excited about that.
"It's very fluid, though - I don't think you can ever say that you'll be here for a certain amount of time. I do know that I'm really passionate about the show and I hope that the writers find a life for Paul and Eileen."
Will Jason accept Paul? Could they become friends?
"I'm not sure, because there's not a great deal of drama in friendship - there's a lot more in conflict! But Ryan Thomas, who plays Jason, has just been one of the most warm-hearted and generous men you could ever wish to work with - right from the beginning of the live episode. He's been really supportive and a big reason why I feel so at home here. Ryan doesn't have to go out of his way to be friendly, but he does.
"On screen, though, there's probably not a great deal of drama if we do get along. He's obviously got to protect his mum first and foremost."
What else can we expect now that Paul is back on the cobbles?
"Well, a lot of the people who've been suspicious of Paul have been convinced that he's had an ulterior motive with Eileen. I'm really pleased that they're going to find out that he hasn't - he's been true and he's just been trying to do the right thing.
"I think that's why the story has worked, really. A lot of stories work on goodies and baddies, and in this situation there hasn't been any baddies. Essentially there's been three good people and the disease is the baddie."
On a separate note, do you still meet fans who want to talk to you about Hollyoaks' Mike Barnes?
"They do! Some people I meet are big Corrie fans, some are big Hollyoaks fans and then some people watch both. Some people still call out 'Barnsey' and some people call out 'Fireman Paul', but I don't mind that, really. I like the fact that Barnsey still resonates with people and that Paul's here as well. I'm very lucky!"
Why? Because they love each other! I like them together.Quote:
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DIPPY knicker-stitcher Julie Carp turns detective to try and find out if her sister’s fella is romping with another woman.
The Corrie favourite – played by Katy Cavanagh, 39 – tracks fireman Paul Kershaw (Tony Hirst, 45) for a day to see if he’s up to no good.
Dressed in a scarf, glasses and armed with binoculars, she watches his every move in a bid to put Eileen’s mind at rest. :ninja::D
A Corrie source said: “Eileen thinks he’s up to something so Julie offers her services – Miss Marple eat your heart out!”
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You know it's going to end in catastrophe. That Julie is mad as a brush.
fCorrie ans will see Eileen Grimshaw's latest romance run into trouble when she wrongly accuses boyfriend Paul Kershaw of having an affair, it has been revealed.
The Streetcars employee's suspicions are unfounded as Paul is actually plotting to propose to her, according to the Daily Star.
Eileen is expected to become paranoid about her relationship when she spots Paul (Tony Hirst) spending time with another woman named Toni.
However, reports suggest that Paul has merely decided to take on some extra work so that he can afford to buy an engagement ring.
When a suspicious Eileen (Sue Cleaver) orders Paul to pack his bags, he tells her: "I am not having an affair - in fact, the exact opposite. I was doing something romantic. I've spent the best part of two hours with Toni and her brother buying you an engagement ring.
"I've been thinking about proposing, but now I'm not so sure it's a good idea after all."
A hurt Paul has been tipped to subsequently end his relationship with Eileen, leaving fans to wonder whether she can ever win him back.
"Eileen has been so unlucky in love, and it looks like nothing is going to change any time soon," a show source said.
Coronation Street continues tomorrow (January 25) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Corrie star Sue Cleaver has admitted that her character Eileen Grimshaw is "gutted" when she ruins Paul Kershaw's romantic plans to propose to her.
Eileen becomes deeply paranoid in the coming days when boyfriend Paul (Tony Hirst) starts spending lots of time with a female work colleague named Toni.
The final straw for Eileen comes when she discovers that Paul is not at work when he said he was going to be.
However, when Eileen confronts Paul about his dishonesty and accuses him of having an affair, she is left humiliated as he explains that Toni has merely been helping him to pick out an engagement ring in secret.
Cleaver told Soaplife: "She's gutted that she's ruined it. Eileen realises just how stupid she's been and that in trying to keep hold of Paul she's now on the brink of losing him.
"She desperately tries to backtrack, but Paul's really hurt by her accusations and walks out. She really feels that she's blown it and she doesn't see how she can make him realise how sorry she is."
Asked how Eileen would feel if Paul forgave her and went ahead with the proposal, the actress replied: "She'd be delighted, but she really feels that she's ruined any chance of that happening now.
"I think they make a great couple, and that is what's so sad about the way Eileen behaves. If she just sat back and took a look at what she has, then she'd just get on with it and be happy."
Coronation Street bosses recently confirmed that Paul will be leaving the cobbles this year after a series of "explosive" storylines.
Tony Hirst has revealed that he wants a Weatherfield wedding before he leaves the cobbles.
The actor will be bowing out from his role as Paul Kershaw this year, but hopes the firefighter will have time to marry fiancée Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) before he goes.
Asked whether the pair will tie the knot on ITV's Loose Women today (March 28), Hirst replied: "I would hope so! We're engaged. I've put a ring on her finger - what more does she want?
"Whether we do or not, I don't know - you'll have to stay tuned."
Hirst also confirmed that there are tough times ahead for Paul and Eileen as the aftermath of the Rovers Return fire continues to take a toll on their relationship.
After getting a glimpse of the danger Paul faces on a daily basis, Eileen becomes paranoid and fearful about him returning to work.
Hirst explained: "Having seen what Paul does and the dangers that he faces when he goes into a fire, that's going to be a struggle for Eileen."
The dramatic blaze scenes saw Paul and his work colleague Toni Griffiths trying to save those trapped in the pub without proper back-up. Tragically, Toni lost her life as she embarked on the rescue attempt.
Hirst discussed the storyline with real-life firefighters and learned that such situations are common.
He said: "The reason a lot of firefighters get injured or killed is because they get pressurised into situations by the public… They were saying it's a really common situation that when they go to a fire, the public are there going, 'Do something'. They're compelled to do something, but it's a really dangerous situation for them."
Coronation Street continues tomorrow (March 29) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Paul's getting on my nerves, he's back to apologising every episode.
Eileen Grimshaw will ask fiancé Paul Kershaw to choose between their relationship and his job in a forthcoming storyline.
Eileen (Sue Cleaver) issues the ultimatum to Paul as she can no longer cope with the stress of him working as a firefighter.
Although Eileen has always supported Paul's job, she is plagued by paranoia and fear in the aftermath of the recent Rovers Return fire.
Having now seen the reality of Paul's work first-hand, Eileen is desperate to make sure that he doesn't suffer the same fate as his colleague Toni Griffiths, who died in the pub blaze.
Paul is also finding his return to work challenging, but Eileen's fears make it difficult for him to confide in her.
Tony Hirst, who plays Paul, told itv.com: "Her concerns are very genuine, and they are made greater by what she has seen. I don't know that she mistrusts him, she just feels completely out of control.
"She's a strong woman who isn't used to not having a grip on things. But it does mean he struggles to confide in her over his fears."
On Eileen's insistence that Paul should quit, the actor added: "I don't think he's prepared to compromise on this. He tells her that it's in his blood, pure and simple.
"What he means by that is that it's all he knows. It's his family, at the end of the day. If he's busy protecting Eileen and not being able to open up to her about his own feelings, then he needs the service even more."
Hirst will be leaving Coronation Street later this year.
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Not before time!Quote:
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Thank god for that, he his ruining episodes at the moment, I'm sick of his moaning.
Yeah, he's only witnessed the traumatic death of his colleague - he should really lighten up!Quote:
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Yeah, he's only witnessed the traumatic death of his colleague - he should really lighten up!Quote:
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I know and I get that, I just don't like him as an actor. Not sure about his pairing with Eileen as she used to be a good character and I think Paul ruins her.
Sue Cleaver has claimed that her character Eileen Grimshaw only has herself to blame for her disastrous love life.
Eileen has never been lucky when it comes to romance, and it doesn't look like this will change anytime soon as she risks her own future with firefighter Paul Kershaw in this week's episodes.
Frantic with worry over Paul returning to work after the Rovers Return fire, Eileen insists that he will have to choose between her and his job.
Cleaver told itv.com: "Paul and Eileen have been very stressed recently. We've had a major fire on the street, he had a massive involvement and his colleague has died. So Eileen has suddenly become very, very aware that his role is creating a lot of problems for her."
She continued: "Eileen wants Paul to choose between her and his job as a fireman, which puts him in a terrible dilemma because it's in his blood.
"She never has luck with men, but I've started to realise with Eileen, it's about her and not the men, really! Eileen's only happy when she's not happy, it seems!"
Fans know that Tony Hirst, who plays Paul, is leaving Coronation Street this year. However, Cleaver stayed tight-lipped about whether this is the issue which will tear them apart for good.
She said: "Could this be the end of Paul and Eileen? You'll have to wait and see, won't you?"
Coronation Street continues tonight (April 8) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has revealed that filming her character's upcoming scenes at a train station left her injured.
Eileen Grimshaw races to the station to stop firefighter Paul Kershaw (Tony Hirst) leaving for his new job in Yorkshire next week. However, the dramatic scenes caused the actress to hurt herself.
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Eileen rushes to stop Paul from leaving
Speaking to TV Choice, Cleaver said: "It's like Brief Encounter because Paul's on a train and Eileen's chasing up the platform.
"Unfortunately, I got a bit enthusiastic during filming, tore my Achilles tendon and have been in plaster for a few weeks. It's only just come off."
Commenting on why Eileen is prepared to let Paul leave in the first place, the actress said: "The saddest thing is that love isn't enough to keep them together. She can't cope with his job and he would be unhappy if he left it, so there's no alternative. She's emotionally exhausted by it all."
Cleaver also admitted that she hopes Eileen will have more fights with Gail Platt (Helen Worth).
"We haven't had a fight for a while. Maybe they'll write one when Helen Worth gets back from her honeymoon!"
I saw her crossing deansgate a while back with a crutch and her leg in plaster, that clarifies it was definitely her
what was his excuse before toni's death then?Quote:
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Coronation Street firefighter Paul Kershaw is to be involved in a racism scandal in an upcoming storyline.
The show's producer Stuart Blackburn recently revealed that Paul will spark a big talking point among viewers when he makes a single wrong remark which has huge repercussions.
However, new details have suggested that Paul (Tony Hirst) will find himself at the centre of controversy when he is accused of being a racist by cab driver Lloyd Mullaney (Craig Charles).
In scenes to be aired this summer, Paul is talking to Steve McDonald and uses the phrase "playing the white man".
Lloyd's daughter Jenna Kamara hears Paul's comment and tells her dad, sparking a row between the two men.
It will cause a big divide as some residents side with Paul and believe it wasn't meant as a racist remark and others side with Lloyd.
Paul is forced to defend himself but refuses to apologise and ends up making matters even worse.
As previously reported, the row will have a big impact on his girlfriend Eileen Grimshaw as she works with both Steve and Lloyd at the cab office.
Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn told the Daily Star: "There's a point when Paul, in a moment of stupidity and stress, makes one wrong remark.
"It's a remark he dismisses as nothing but what it takes us into is something of pride, loyalty and principle. It's a story that's going to ripple through Weatherfield and jeopardise Eileen's relationship not just with Paul but with Steve and Lloyd as well.
"I think it's one of those modern stories that will get everyone talking."
This has the potential to be a good, character-led storyline if written well and not sensationalised.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Well Paul was with a fellow firefighter last night in the pub and he was mixed race and despite Toni dying there he has no problem going for a drink in the Rovers with him and Eileen
Yes, no doubt all part of the sledgehammer approach to the storyline. Soap scriptwriters are not noted for their subtlety.Quote:
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Is Eileen not sleeping over Paul working nights leading to her becoming addicted to sleeping tablets perhaps, then all the four soaps have characters with tablet addictions
Coronation Street's Eileen Grimshaw will find her relationship with Paul Kershaw facing more trouble next week.
Just when things seem to be looking up for Paul (Tony Hirst) after he manages to bury the hatchet with Lloyd, Sophie Webster makes a complaint to his boss about his racist language.
Believing that Lloyd (Craig Charles) made the complaint, Paul storms into the pub and punches a clueless Lloyd. The police then arrive to investigate what has been going on with the two men and Paul might be charged. What will this mean for his already strained relationship with Eileen?
Here, Sue Cleaver - who plays Eileen - discusses the latest turn of events and what this could mean for Eileen and Paul's future.
How has Eileen been coping since Paul's run-in with Lloyd?
"To be honest she has been getting quite frustrated with it all and how it has been rumbling along.
"She had hoped it would just all get sorted out, but it is carrying on... she has also had to deal with the trouble Paul has had a work due to the complaint from the mother of the hoax caller he shouted at."
How has life on the Street been since then?
"Every time it looks as though it is getting back to normal, something happens which brings it all up again. She had to step in when Paul and Lloyd had a row on the street and almost came to blows. She has also found it difficult working with Lloyd as he is her boss."
Is anyone supporting her?
"Eileen is very self sufficient - she deals with problems herself and she is trying to be supportive of Paul."
Is Jason any help?
"Not really, he is not getting too involved, he initially was not too impressed with what Paul said and did tell him, but hasn't really got embroiled in it all since then."
Has it revealed a new side of Paul?
"She has always known that he is stubborn, but she has been surprised at how this has escalated out of control and also the anger and violence is not something she is used to from Paul."
How has it affected their relationship?
"They have been through such a tough time recently anyway with all her problems with his job. So this is an added pressure that they didn't need - they had only just got back to some sort of normality, and now this is putting a strain on them again. They haven't had an easy relationship at all, from the way it started out to the problems they have had along the way."
Are they strong enough to cope?
"Only time will tell. They don't have a solid foundation for their relationship because of everything that has happened, and they have not been together that long - so that does make it harder to deal with situations like this when they crop up."
Is she looking forward to the wedding?
"This has just taken the shine off it for her. She can't focus on it at the moment until this is all sorted."
Is she convinced it will happen?
"At this stage she doesn't think this is going to stop the wedding, Paul is worried about work so things are not great, but the wedding is still planned."
How does she feel to find out Sophie has made a complaint about Paul?
"She is furious as she had thought that things were starting to settle down. She is furious as Paul and Lloyd seemed to be moving on, and this is the worst possible thing that could have happened."
Is it likely he'll lose his job?
"The problem is that he has been under investigation over having a go at the young hoax caller, and then prior to that there was all the problems following Toni's death and her telling his boss he was not fit to go back to work.
"The best thing for him right now would be to keep his head down and get on with his job, but now this has happened, that is unlikely. His boss comes round to the house to talk to him about the allegations, and Paul is shocked and devastated."
How does the fight come about? Does Eileen witness Paul punching Lloyd?
"He is in the pub and has just found out that someone has reported him to the Fire Brigade for racism.
"He is convinced it was Lloyd and when he sees him and Steve leave the pub, he chases after him and has a go at him in the street and he punches him. Eileen is not there, but when she hears about it later she is absolutely furious with him."
How does Paul deal with her reaction?
"Paul is arrested and taken to the police station and comes home feeling very sorry for himself, but she makes it clear he has brought it all on himself and shows him no sympathy - he is really shocked."
Has there been any point where Eileen has doubted Paul?
"She has never believed for a moment that he is racist. She knows it was an ignorant use of racist language, but it is the way he has acted afterwards that has caused the problem."
Can she make Paul do the right thing?
"It has gone past that stage now. She had persuaded him to be civil to Lloyd, but every time it looked like it was resolved something else happened to make the row carry on.
"Now it has got to this stage and his job is at risk and the police have got involved, there is very little she can say or do."
What's the best thing about working with Tony?
"I love working with Tony - he is a great actor and we have become great friends over the past couple of years. Sometimes though it is hard to keep a straight face when we are doing serious scenes!"
Do viewers want them to be together?
"Yes, the viewers do seem to really like them as a couple and want to see Eileen happy for once. But this is soap and Eileen is not the sort of woman who ever has any real luck, so it doesn't bode well for them!"
Coronation Street's Eileen Grimshaw jumps from one complicated romance plot to another next week as she shares a shock kiss with Michael Rodwell.
Eileen turns her attentions to Michael (Les Dennis) after her relationship with Adrian Mortimer ends due to the ruthless meddling of her son Todd.
With Eileen nursing a broken heart, she can relate to Michael once she learns that his marriage to Gail has also hit the rocks following her deception over 'Fake Gavin'.
Michael drunkenly reveals Andy and Gail's lies to the rest of the Street's residents at the Bistro next week, which prompts Eileen to show her support for him.
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Michael reveals that Andy is an impostor
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Michael reveals that Andy is an impostor
Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen, commented: "Eileen is shocked when Michael drunkenly announces to anyone who will listen the truth about Gavin not being Gavin and how Gail helped Andy keep up the pretence. There is no love lost between Eileen and Gail, so Eileen tells Gail exactly what she thinks of her and whisks Michael off to her house.
"They bond over the fact that both their families have deceived them. It's while they are talking about what has been happening to them both that there is a moment. There is a spark between them and they kiss.
"It isn't premeditated - it is spur of the moment. They have always got on really well when working together, but Eileen has not really thought of him in that way before, so this takes her by surprise."
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Eileen and Michael try to cheer each other up
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Eileen and Michael try to cheer each other up
The surprise moment of intimacy is cut short when Michael suddenly struggles for breath and collapses in agony, which leads to him being rushed to hospital.
Cleaver continued: "It seems that the heat of the moment is too much for Michael, probably coupled with the stress of the day, and he collapses on Eileen's sofa!
"Eileen has to confide in the doctor what was happening at the time of his collapse, but Michael and Eileen have both agreed not to tell Gail about their kiss. It's very awkward, with the two of them at his bedside and Gail asking questions about what exactly happened leading up to his collapse!
"The writers love having Eileen and Gail as enemies, so when Gail finds out about Eileen and Michael it will no doubt lead to more arguments - maybe another fight! The fight on the street is the scene that so many people remember, so we have set the bar high!"
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Eileen rushes to Michael as he collapses
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Gail questions Eileen about Michael's collapse
Cleaver kept tight-lipped on whether Eileen and Michael's connection could go further, but she hinted that her unlucky-in-love character may have to focus on her family problems first and foremost.
She said: "The thing about Michael is that he is a nice guy. She almost had that with Adrian and she was tempted by something more exciting, so Michael may be too nice. Although there is an appeal for Eileen in the fact that her being with Michael will really wind Gail up!
"I think she is off men for the time being, but actually the friendship between her and Michael is real, so it will be interesting to see where that leads. For now she is going to concentrate on sorting out her family, I think."
Wheres Eileens moral compass! Thrown away down the canal i think
I think.its all just a ploy to engineer moreQuote:
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arguments between Eileen & Gail as they
are popular viewing.
I agree about moral.compass but don't
think they are used much in soaps or
storylines would dry up!!
Dupl
I prefer Gail over Eileen any day. Maybe because she has been part of Corrie for years.
I prefer Gail too, although the feeble, simpering manner she's developed in the past few years can be quite annoying. At least she's not a stroppy b*tch with a huge ego like Eileen. They both have the saving grace of being funny when required though. :DQuote:
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Eileen is my favourite-always has been :) Gail and her turtlenecks+whimpering voice are just too much for me..
Coronation Street's Eileen Grimshaw is left with a major decision to make next week - is she on Team Phelan or Team Anna?
Eileen is considering a new romance with Phelan (Connor McIntyre) when Anna desperately tries to warn her off from the sleazy builder, explaining that he's bad news.
On the rebound after splitting from Michael Rodwell, Eileen enjoys every second of Phelan's flattery and refuses to believe that he could have a sinister side.
Anna tells the cab office favourite that Phelan blackmailed her into having sex with him two years ago. Unfortunately, Eileen is sceptical as scheming Phelan has already fed her a pack of lies about how they actually had an affair.
So how could Eileen believe the Street's villain? Sue Cleaver, who plays her, explained: "He's given her no reason not to. Everything he's told her about his past seems completely legit and he's been nothing but a gentleman to her, so she believes everything he says to her. Why wouldn't she?
"His version of events makes perfect sense to her. He's very plausible so she believes him. One minute Anna says Phelan raped her, the next minute she says she slept with him so that he wouldn't tell on her. So Eileen thinks 'make up your mind' and she doesn't believe her at all."
Eileen even brushes off Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) when she gets involved in the situation too, urging her to believe that Anna is telling the truth.
"Izzy's bound to come and warn her off because of her relationship with Anna, so Eileen's just not buying it," Cleaver commented.
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Anna tells Kevin the truth
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With the tension mounting and gossip about Anna and Phelan's supposed 'affair' starting to spread around the Street, Anna will finally bite the bullet and tell her new love interest Kevin Webster the whole story of what happened two years ago.
Anna's brave decision to reveal all could lead to a whole new start for her and Kevin, but we're not expecting a similar happy ending for stubborn Eileen. Her romance with Phelan is bound to end in tears when his true colours are inevitably exposed.
Cleaver added: "She'll be devastated and mortified, because Eileen's always been a pretty good judge of character. She's always known if something's not right, but this time she's been completely taken in."
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week on ITV.
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"Eileen's always been a pretty good judge of character"
Oh really???????:wall:
I cant wait for Phelan to fleece and con Jason and Eileen now