Good they are highlighting bullying but poor bethany has she not been through enough with callum
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Good they are highlighting bullying but poor bethany has she not been through enough with callum
Was Faye not also bullied as well as being a bully to Simon
Is Faye and Craig in same school and year as Bethany
Craig's now left school and is going to college. I think Bethany's a year or two older than Faye.Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
not sure how well done ths storyline has been done. I have only seen a couple of scenes. I was expecting somethng worse.
What i mean is the bullies dont look that scary
They don´t necessarily have to look very scary ... their actions are and I must admit I felt for Bethany :(Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
I have probably missed some scenes then as i dont watch corrie all the way through these days
There haven't been many scenes of them, just that one scene recently I think. One of my criticisms of the storyline is that it's come out of nowhere with no build up. You're right that the bullies don't look scary, but Bethany is obviously very scared of them so it's been going on a while.Quote:
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That is the one thing that I thought too ... this storyline has come out of nowhere but otherwise I think it has been well acted so farQuote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
If it gets kids to come forward about bullying its worth it
Coronation Street teenager Bethany Platt is left devastated next week as her bullies come back to haunt her.
The troubled schoolgirl feels pressurised into joining a gym after mean girl Lauren and her cronies make her feel insecure about her appearance, as well as making cruel remarks over her mum Sarah being in a mental health clinic.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany, to hear more about where the hard-hitting story goes from here.
What happens when the bullies return?
"At first, Lauren tricks Bethany into believing that she actually wants to be her friend. They're in the cafe together and Lauren convinces her that she will help get her a summer job. She also overhears Alex asking Bethany how her mum's been, before explaining that he's been to a psychiatric ward himself. It twigs for Lauren that her mum has gone a little bit psychotic.
"So when they go outside to look for a job, all of Lauren's friends are suddenly there and they're all chanting 'psycho' at Bethany. They get really nasty."
Did you witness bullying yourself at school?
"I do know what girls can be like. They can be horrible to each other, especially at that kind of age - 15 and 16. My cousin, who's 16 now, was quite badly bullied at her school about a year ago, to the point where she wanted to leave. It's all been sorted now, but I spoke to her about it.
"There were times when I was called nasty things by girls at school. I don't really let things like that bother me, but obviously some people do when it gets worse. I try not to let things that people say to me make a difference to me, but some people do. But I've never been subject to bullying in the same kind of way that Bethany is."
Do you feel quite upset filming some of these scenes?
"They are quite harrowing scenes when someone can be that nasty, especially knowing that this kind of stuff does actually happen to girls and boys. It is upsetting to think that happens in real life.
"There was actually a scene where I was crying and it took me ages to stop afterwards. But normally I can just stop and switch it off, I think I just got too into it!"
How do you feel about Bethany being chosen for the storyline?
"I think it's good for Bethany's character to see her vulnerable side. She's not just this ballsy, feisty character, she's a normal girl underneath it all. She does have feelings and she's been hurt by these girls.
"It shows how it can happen to anyone. Just because she's feisty it doesn't mean people aren't going to pick on her."
Have you had viewers telling you about their own experiences?
"Yes, I've had quite a lot of tweets from girls around the same age as Bethany, saying that it helped them to talk to an adult about it. So that was really nice to see. Quite a lot of people on Instagram have made nice comments too. That made me feel good, that I've done the bullying storyline justice and that people want to talk about it themselves."
But is it hard when fans expect you to have all of the answers on how to deal with it?
"Yes, because I don't know. I can give advice like: 'Oh you should talk to somebody', but because I've not experienced it personally I don't have advice from personal experience. I don't want to be the spokesperson for bullying, because I don't know how it feels.
"I'm doing this which isn't real, but I quite like that this storyline is attracting a lot of younger people who are experiencing this."
What is Shannon Flynn, who plays Lauren, like in real life?
"She's lovely. She's really nice. She was actually at the audition for Bethany, so we spoke to each other there. She's really lovely and she plays the part really well because she's actually nothing like that in real life."
Bethany can't tell Sarah about it, can she?
"No, she feels really isolated at the moment. With everything that's happening with Sarah and Callum's body being found in the house, it builds and builds. Bethany wants to talk to her mum, but with everything that's going on, she feels she can't talk to her mum about anything."
Do you think there's a lot of pressure on teenage girls to act in a certain way to avoid being bullied?
"Well, with Bethany, the thing that they're trying to say to her is that she's fat. I think 'fat virgin' is one of the texts that she gets from them. So she starts going to the gym. It's the whole skinny kind of thing, trying to keep up with make up trends and fashion trends.
"I do think it's hard for girls at school. I know from my own experience of being at school, my mum never let me wear lots of make up and my friends wore loads - it's things like that.
"I remember once going to an underage nightclub. My mum never let me go, but there was this one time she let me go and she actually gave me the clothes I was allowed to wear. Then when we got there, my friend gave me a spare tutu that she'd shoved in her bag and some leg warmers. It's things like that. Some people aren't allowed to do things like that and that's when bullying comes in - if you're not allowed to wear the things that they wear, or the make-up they wear."
Would you like Bethany to make friends with Craig?
"Yeah, Craig would be a good friend for Bethany because he's lovely and he's lovely in real life too. I really get on well with Colson [Smith, who plays Craig], so I'd like to have more scenes with him."
Bethany's been back from Italy for over a year now. Has your own life changed?
"Yes, it has changed. I moved to Manchester and then I've moved back home again, so not dramatically. I still live at home with my parents in Blackpool. But it's weird - people recognising me on the street, I find that weird. I still feel the same, but obviously it's amazing being here and working on one of the biggest shows on TV."
What kind of thing do people say to you when they see you in the street?
"Things like 'you're a nasty cow' or 'I'll sort those bullies out if I see them'!"
What advice would you give to Bethany?
"To tell an adult that she trusts and relies on, or a friend. She could tell someone like Craig and then she'd have scenes with him! I think talking about it and getting advice from other people can help resolve it."
How would you like to see your character evolve?
"Hopefully the bullying resolves. I'd like her to get a cool fashion job, I think she'd be good at that because some of the things she wears are quite odd!"
She could get a boyfriend...
"Yes she could… someone like Craig! But I think Craig's too nice."
Is there anyone else on the street you'd like Bethany to have some scenes with?
"Craig! Craig and maybe Tracy. Although I like that Bethany's not so mean now. She's quite nice, so maybe not Tracy as Tracy would probably make her mean again. So maybe just Craig!"
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It is a good storyline if written betterQuote:
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This is all getting boring too
Coronation Street fans should expect to see more from Bethany Platt on their screens in the future, as actress Lucy Fallon has officially signed a new contract with the soap.
Fallon follows in the footsteps of fellow Weatherfield residents Kym Marsh and Brooke Vincent, who have both recently renewed their contracts.
Since making her debut in the role in March 2015, Fallon's time as Bethany has seen the teenager go through bullying plots, her mother's mental illness and her family's involvement in the murder and subsequent cover-up of Callum Logan's death.
And now that Fallon is sticking around a bit longer, Bethany's troubles are looking set to get even worse as the bullies return and Kylie Platt dies unexpectedly.
Speaking of what to expect next for her character, Fallon told Digital Spy that she's looking forward to seeing Bethany's vulnerable side.
"She's not just this ballsy, feisty character, she's a normal girl underneath it all," she said. "She does have feelings and she's been hurt by these girls."
Earlier this week, ITV announced that Coronation Street would be adding a sixth episode to its weekly schedule from next year, commenting that the move reflects ITV's commitment to "high quality soap for its hugely loyal audience".
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I was not too keen on the character to start with but she has developed very nicely and glad she is staying another year at least :D
Don't know about 6 episodes weekly? they can barely schedule the ones they have now, god help us, if there is football, rugby, cricket or any other Sport to interupt the programme planning!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Don't know about 6 episodes weekly? they can barely schedule the ones they have now, god help us, if there is football, rugby, cricket or any other Sport to interupt the programme planning!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has promised "a really truthful storyline" as bullied teen Bethany Platt becomes fixated on exercise and diet pills.
Bethany's tormentors have targeted her with cruel taunts about her appearance recently, which continues to take its toll in the coming weeks as she vows to lose weight by any means possible.
Speaking at a Coronation Street press event on Friday (July 22), Oates explained: "I think we're playing a really truthful storyline there. Lucy Fallon is a really brilliant performer and all of the scenes that we saw her do over Sarah-Lou's psychosis really showed her range. I was really excited to see that.
"We're playing a story where, because of the bullying, Bethany is a teenage girl who feels very out of control of her life. I think that's something people can relate to.
"She finds ways of managing that. There's diet pills and exercise - in this case over-exercising. That's something that we'll be playing quite gently for a fair period of time, with other stories interwoven with it.
"Anyone who knows somebody who's been in that kind of situation can appreciate that people have that in their lives for a long time. They use that as a crutch for a long time. Rather than playing it big and hard early on, it's something that's a slow burn."
Gym manager Gary Windass (Mikey North) will also play a key role in the storyline, trying to help Bethany exercise more responsibly. He even jumps to Bethany's defence and speaks to her headmaster when he finds out about the ongoing bullying.
Oates added: "We'll see Gary be a brilliant support to her through that. Bethany gives him some doe-eyed looks when he's her knight in shining armour. I'm not sure Gary necessarily feels the same way, but you'll have to wait and see how that unfolds."
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Coronation Street spoilers: Bethany Platt falls for Gary Windass – after developing a diet pill addiction :(
There’s a potentially awkward situation ahead for Gary Windass when Bethany Platt begins to develop feelings for him in Coronation Street. The crush comes as he proves to be a real ally to her after he learns she has started taking diet pills.
Bullied Bethany starts taking the tablets after more cruel weight jibes from Lauren and her gang. Her situation gets worse when a swing breaks while she is on it and Craig Tinker innocently uploads the footage to social media. As Lauren uses it as an opportunity to make more comments about Bethany’s weight, the teen starts over exercising and taking the pills, to the point that she collapses.
Gary comes to the rescue and warns Bethany of the dangers of the pills. He offers to help her exercise safely and in moderation if she ditches the pills and, when he discovers the extent of her bullying nightmare, he goes in to the school and makes it clear to the headteacher that it stops now – or he will take legal action against the school.
As Gary fights her corner, Bethany starts to feel strongly for Gary – but could her admiration for him lead Gary into hot water? Or will Bethany realise that the romantic interest isn’t mutual and nip it in the bud?
Please don't turn Bethany into Belle Dingle. There aren't enough mature likable teenage females in soaps, hopefully Bethany will be one of them.
I hope this storyline bring more scenes of Gary and Sarah and a potential romance, think they would suit each other
It's pretty safe to say Coronation Street's Bethany Platt has had a pretty tough time. She's been a victim of bullying from absolute terror Lauren, while also dealing with her mum's mental illness and the murder of her aunt Kylie.
But now things might finally be looking up for the troubled teen after actress Lucy Fallon has revealed a more positive storyline is in sight for her character.
The last we saw from Bethany's heartbreaking storyline, she had reported being bullied by Lauren, only to get suspended when the school decided they were both to blame.
She also developed an obsession with diet pills and exercise after Lauren continued to make fun of her appearance, resulting in a worrying collapse while on a running machine at the gym and prompting the concerns of Gary Windass (Mikey North).
However, it looks like it's going to be a happy ending for Bethany after Lucy Fallon revealed a brighter future for her character.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Lucy revealed that Bethany will finally be vindicated as Lauren gets exposed as a bully and is permanently expelled.
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Lauren apologises to Bethany
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"The head teacher says that she's been very brave in coming forward and that because of her a lot of other girls came forward to say it happened to them, too," Lucy explained.
"She goes home and tells her mum and gran and then she just bursts into tears because she's so relieved that it's all over."
Well, thank God for that. Maybe the Corrie writers can leave her character alone for a bit? The girl needs a break.
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Great the bullying has ended
Could Lauren be redeemed, I thought her and her mother had great potential, Lauren and David had chemistry :p
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you could cut the passion with a scissors:pQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
you could cut the passion with a scissors:pQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
No way as she does not have any good side to her. I know he goes for so called bad troubled girls but ones with a heart. He's not that stupid
Coronation Street producer Kate Oates has revealed that she has big plans for Bethany Platt.
Bethany (Lucy Fallon) has already taken centre stage in one huge storyline this year as she was badly bullied by girls at school, but it turns out this was just the beginning of a much longer journey for her.
The bullying plot was already well in motion when Kate took over as producer in April, but she's now decided that it should have a longer aftermath on screen. We've already seen Bethany develop a worrying obsession with diet and exercise, but could the worst still be to come?
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Bethany secretly takes more of her diet pills
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Speaking at a Coronation Street press event this week, Kate explained: "I'm excited about the Bethany story, which started off before I got here with the bullying she was experiencing.
"What we'll see is what can happen to a teenage girl as her self-esteem is chipped away and what a dangerous thing that can be.
"I think Lucy Fallon is brilliant. There was a scene recently where Bethany was sitting with Sarah in Roy's Rolls, and Sarah realised she hadn't been eating properly.
"They both have this beautiful thing they do with their eyes where they show so much emotion. I ended up extending each shot as much as I possibly could.
"I think they're also honing that mother/daughter dynamic. Because Sarah was so young when she had Bethany, it's always going to look like they could be mistaken for sisters occasionally.
"But I do really think that they're working on that mother/daughter dynamic quite beautifully. I'm really enjoying that."
Viewers will see Sarah (Tina O'Brien) continue to grow closer to Gary Windass over the coming weeks, unaware that Bethany also has growing feelings for him.
Kate added: "I'm also excited for Sarah and Gary along the way. I love Sarah and Gary. I cheered when they first kissed.
"Bethany has feelings for Gary - pretty strong ones and Sarah has no idea about that. He has no idea either at the moment, but whether that will change, you'll just have to wait and see.
"For me that is a story about teenagers and how pressures - which a lot of people think is just part of growing up - can build and compound and have quite scary consequences.
"I think Lucy has the acting chops to carry that off. It's a long arc and it's going to be quite important, so I'm looking forward to that playing out."
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I like that Kate Oates says this will be a long story arc for Bethany. EE's Linda Carter's two episode eating disorder was truly pathetic and insulting to sufferers for whom there are no easy answers.
Coronation Street is lining up a huge storyline for Bethany Platt next year as she finds herself charmed by a much older man.
Bethany (Lucy Fallon) has already taken centre stage in one huge storyline this year as she was badly bullied by girls at school, but it turns out this was just the beginning of a much longer journey for her.
The show's boss Kate Oates had previously confirmed this back in October when she said that "we'll see what can happen to a teenage girl as her self-esteem is chipped away and what a dangerous thing that can be".
Further details about Bethany's story have now been confirmed - and it seems that newcomer Nathan will play a very integral role in the new turmoil for the teen.
Little is known about Nathan at the moment - other than he is being introduced alongside another troublesome character, Shona.
Shona will make her first appearance later this month as she attempts to chat up David Platt in a bar, and while her story isn't yet completely obvious, it has been revealed that she will be brought into Weatherfield by Billy the vicar.
Fans will have to tune in to see what lies ahead for Shona, but it certainly seems that Nathan won't waste any time before getting to know the locals, with potentially devastating consequences for a vulnerable Bethany.
As life calms down at the Platts', and Sarah settles into her relationship with Gary, Bethany will find herself charmed by Nathan, whose true intentions will remain a mystery for some time.
Still feeling raw over her unrequited crush on Gary, it's clear Bethany is heading down a dangerous track. But what is she letting herself in for? And is there a lot more to Nathan than meets the eye?
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Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon – Bethany wants to have sex with Gary!
When Gary confirms that he’s booked them a hotel for after the gig as a treat, Sarah’s thrilled whilst Bethany hides her jealousy, dreading the evening ahead.
Having discovered that Harry’s got a temperature, a disappointed Sarah tells Gary that he’ll have to take Bethany and Faye to the gig on his own.
After downing some vodka, Bethany lets herself into Gary’s hotel room and makes out she’s struggling to do up her zip. Oblivious to Bethany’s ulterior motives, Gary’s happy to help.
With Harry having recovered, Sarah leaves him with Gail and heads off to Leeds after Gary and Bethany, hopeful she’ll still be in time for the gig.
But when Faye lets herself into Gary’s hotel room she’s horrified to see Bethany draped seductively across his bed ready to have sex with him.
Under pressure, she is forced to admit she was planning to make a move on Gary leaving Faye appalled and Bethany desperate to silence her.
Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany, explained: “Bethany, Faye and Gary go to the hotel and because Gary has asked her to help look after Faye, Bethany reads that as he thinks she’s quite mature.
“So she gives herself a bit of confidence by drinking vodka and lets herself into his hotel room, trying to make him think she’s really mature. I think in her mind she’s thinking that something is going to happen on this night but she’s wrong.
“Faye sees Bethany lying on the bed in quite a sultry pose waiting for Gary so Bethany tries to distract her to stop her from saying anything.
“Now that’s another thing that Bethany has got to keep under wraps – stopping Faye from saying anything to the Platts and Gary.”
Watch these scenes play out from December 19.
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Corrie's Bethany Platt is spotted kissing mysterious older man Nathan shortly after exchanging cross words in tense scenes
After developing a crush on her mother's drug dealer ex, she has earned herself a questionable reputation with her love life.
And it seems Bethany Platt's streak of bad luck may continue as she was spotted locking lips with the street's new boy Nathan, who seems to be a new love interest for the vulnerable teen in a new storyline.
Shooting on-location in Manchester on Wednesday, Lucy Fallon (Bethany)and her co-star Christopher Harper (Nathan) were seen filming tense scenes at a school which started out looking strained although they later locked lips.
Having first been introduced to Nathan as the ex of Shona, the girl who David Platt meets in a nightclub, viewers will see Bethany grow close with Nathan.
After finding her collapsed on the floor of an alley after taking to many diet pills, Bethany has formed a love-struck bond with the street's latest newcomer.
But it looks as though Nathan is nothing but trouble, as he has tracks Bethany down to the school gates for a tense confrontation.
Yet shortly before the tense conversation, the pair seem extremely cosy as they are seen locking lips during a coffee date outside school.
Shortly before the romantic scenes, Bethany seemed perturbed by his presence at her school, the teen - who has been bullied to the point of self-harm - appears to be put under pressure in a tense conversation.
The oldest child of former tearaway Sarah Platt can be seen trying to shrug-off what appears to be an advance from Nathan.
But as she begins to get emotional, it seems that he changes tact and tries to appeal. Clearly up to no good, it's not yet known what Nathan's relationship with Bethany is - though he has a shady past.
Nathan is first introduced to viewers as the ex of Shona, who soon reveals to Billy Mayhew that Nathan has left her homeless; though it looks as though Nathan is far from pleased with this.
And judging from his behaviour with Bethany it seems that Nathan has some sinister motives for befriending the teenager.
Over Christmas fans will see the wheels come of Bethany's life once more, as the revelation that she has a crush on Gary Windass leaves her humiliated to the point that she takes a heap of diet pills and collapses.
It is Nathan who finds the troubled teen, and when Bethany comes round she seeks him out to thank him for saving her life. At which point Nathan tells Bethany she can contact him any time that she needs him.
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Coronation Street spoilers: Schoolgirl Bethany Platt ‘caught in a sex ring’ in shock new grooming storyline
Corrie is to stun fans with a shock storyline that sees teen Bethany Platt caught in a sex ring.
Schoolgirl Bethany, 16 — played by Lucy Fallon — will be groomed by her older boyfriend in the coming months.
But while fans will get an insight into his twisted psyche, Bethany will have no idea he aims to “pimp her out” to older friends.
The storyline draws inspiration from real-life horrors — and sources told how bosses debated the move before deciding to go ahead to raise awareness among young female fans.
One told The Sun on Sunday: “This storyline was not undertaken lightly, it was the subject of major discussions among the show’s writers and bosses
“But in the end they agreed that, while controversial, it was very important.
"We know Bethany’s popular with girl viewers and hope to make them aware of the risks of this situation.
“The really sinister element is that, while viewers will be aware Bethany’s boyfriend is bad news, she’ll have no idea. Hopefully that will resonate.”
The source added: “The storyline is set to begin at the start of next year.
"And the show is working closely with relevant child protection charities to make sure what we air is as realistic as possible.”
Bethany’s experience will echo those of victims of the Rochdale sex ring, whose perpetrators preyed on almost 50 teens.
Nine got a total of 127 years’ jail in 2012 for sex crimes against girls as young as 13. A Corrie spokeswoman said: “We do not comment on storylines.”
I thought this was going to be the storyline. I wish they could give bethany a bit of a break. She has gone from one trauma to another.
This is when you realise how few young people are on corrie and why one keeps getting heavy storylines
I thought this was going to be the storyline. I wish they could give bethany a bit of a break. She has gone from one trauma to another.
This is when you realise how few young people are on corrie and why one keeps getting heavy storylines
I think it could be good if done very sensitively with not a hint of sensationalism creeping in. Unfortunately, the Corrie spokesman is correct that girls do need to be warned about this type of danger. :(
CORONATION Street’s harrowing sex ring plot has begun to take a dark turn as creepy older man Nathan has been pictured ushering Bethany Platt into a car with him.
New photos taken on set show the teenage daughter of Sarah Louise Platt staggering around drunk, after reportedly being turned away from a nightclub.
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Coronation Street writers in bust-up on sex-grooming plot
Corrie's writers have had bust-ups over the soap’s sex grooming storyline.
In the soap, teen Bethany Platt is pursued by Nathan Curtis who is 20 years her senior.
Coronation Street writer Jan McVerry said the plot was “very dark” and sure to shock viewers.
And it has also triggered “heated disputes” between the soap’s army of writers.
Jan, 50, said yesterday: “I think it’s an important story to tell for young people, particularly those who may be lacking in self-confidence.
“There are worries these unscrupulous *******s get in your lives and lure you away. It is a very dark subject.
“My own children are teenagers but others with very young children have asked ‘should we be going into this darker territory?’.
“We have had many discussions on how to tell the story.”
Viewers have seen Curtis, played by Christopher Harper, slowly seduce 16-year-old Bethany, played by Lucy Fallon, after he recruited her to work in his beauty business.
Sources say Curtis will aim to prostitute her out to older pals just like real life grooming gangs in Rochdale and Rotherham.
Show boss Kieran Roberts said the nick would one of several new locations seen when the soap goes to six nights a week in the autumn.
He said they had decided to build a police station because “frankly we need one”.
i would hope the police will follow up her false alibi with her parents
I doubt it