I think there are more annoying characters than Michelle or Yazmeen. Like Andrea that seems to have disappeared.
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I think there are more annoying characters than Michelle or Yazmeen. Like Andrea that seems to have disappeared.
Coronation Street star Alison King has expressed her excitement over the show's upcoming mini-bus crash storyline.
The actress, who plays Carla Barlow, is the latest cast member to confirm their involvement in the spectacular stunt scenes.
As the boss of Underworld, Carla will naturally have a big role to play in the storyline when a day out for the factory workers goes horribly wrong.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the RTS North West Awards, King explained: "We're filming it before Christmas and it will air in the New Year. That's going to be really good. Then things will calm down for me a little bit, which I'm quite thankful for. I'll get to see my daughter a little bit more.
"I am looking forward to the crash, because it's being done by one of my favourite directors John Anderson, so it will be brilliant. It's with loads of really good people as well."
Coronation Street producers announced the shock stunt late last month, revealing that Steve McDonald will be driving Underworld's staff in a Streetcars mini-bus which crashes.
More than one character will be hospitalised as a result of the accident and one employee in particular will have their life hanging in the balance.
Meanwhile, King also warned that Carla should be wary of Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) in the coming weeks as she secretly plots revenge following their recent disputes.
King laughed: "Tracy is completely like a flea in Carla's ear at the minute. Carla is looking over her shoulder and all of a sudden Tracy is getting a little bit weird around her. That's ace to play because Kate is so funny and me and her are such good mates. That will be one to watch and I don't think Tracy's going to let it go!"
The actress also expressed hope that she could work with her on-screen husband Chris Gascoyne again, despite his recent exit from the role of Peter Barlow.
She said: "I'd love to work with Chris if he came back, or if I could do anything else with him. He's one of my best mates and the chemistry with Peter and Carla, you just can't buy. I love working with Chris better than anybody else I've ever worked with in my life. He's amazing."
King took home the Best Performance in a Continuing Drama award at the RTS event, beating off tough competition from her co-star David Neilson (Roy Cropper) and Hollyoaks cast members James Sutton and Stephanie Davis (John Paul McQueen and Sinead Roscoe).
Maybe Tracy sabotages the minibus before their journey
A plausible idea! I think she soon be overQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
wedding disappointment and wreaking
revenge!!
A plausible idea! I think she soon be overQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
wedding disappointment and wreaking
revenge!!
Steve looks more stupid than depressed.
It is not very convincing. With real depression you stop functioning.
he does rather- perhaps hes been spoken to/Quote:
Originally Posted by Snagglepus
treated as stupid for so long hes started acting
stupid.
I thought -but may be wrong - the depression
was going to increase after bus crash.
Problem with soaps dealing with health issues
is illnesses can vary on how they affect
different people and writers dont do enough
research.
So instead of increasing awareness - they
confirm missconceptions and trivialise the
serious problems somepeople have to.deal with.
As its still early in.storyline- hoping for
improvement
he does rather- perhaps hes been spoken to/Quote:
Originally Posted by Snagglepus
treated as stupid for so long hes started acting
stupid.
I thought -but may be wrong - the depression
was going to increase after bus crash.
Problem with soaps dealing with health issues
is illnesses can vary on how they affect
different people and writers dont do enough
research.
So instead of increasing awareness - they
confirm missconceptions and trivialise the
serious problems somepeople have to.deal with.
As its still early in.storyline- hoping for
improvement
Lets hope he does improve his acting. Don't want people to think that depression is when you feel a bit down. Too many people watch the show and will set mental health awareness back a decade
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I'm hoping the writers have done their research and that Steve is currently on a downward spiral which will worsen significantly (not that I want to see Steve suffering, I just want the portrayal to be true to life). Steve currently can't cope with stress and is running away from his responsibilities, but things are likely to worsen for him. Let's hope Steve's illness progresses realistically. The last thing real sufferers need is it being shown as something than can be snapped out of with a little willpower.Quote:
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I also don't like the way Steve is being portrayed as lazy when he runs two businesses! Michelle's party planning sideline is brand new but you'd think she'd been running it single-handedly for years the way she was going on last night. I can't blame Steve from running away from Michelle, who seems to be either mocking him or playing the martyr.
I've got no sympathy for Michelle as she's making Steve's change of personality all about her, which isn't an appealing characteristic. I do have plenty of sympathy with people dealing with loved ones' mental health problems in real life though. It's tough for everyone involved.
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn has spoken about the show's mini-bus crash for the first time, promising that the stunt will have big repercussions.
The ITV soap recently announced that a major storyline airing in January will see disaster strike when a work outing for the Underworld factory staff goes horribly wrong.
Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) will be in charge of transporting the workers in a Streetcars mini-bus, but lives will be left on the line when the vehicle crashes.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the RTS North West Awards, Blackburn said: "The crash is going to have proper implications. It's not going to be one of those storylines where everyone is up and walking again the day after like nothing has happened.
"I always like stories to bring consequence and change, so there will be consequences from the crash - some not so good, but some will actually be really positive. It'll be a biggie!"
Coronation Street's cast and crew have now started work on the dramatic episodes, which will be filmed on night shoots over the coming days.
Some stars already have been sharing sneak peeks from the shoots with their fans on Twitter.
And so the endless nightshoots begin...#CorrieCrash
— Antony Cotton (@antonycotton) November 18, 2014
The calm before the storm...
@itvcorrie #CorrieCrash pic.twitter.com/3GnnfkFIPe
— Antony Cotton (@antonycotton) November 18, 2014
Night shoot with my girl @kateford76 pic.twitter.com/JJhCjDtESJ
— Kym Marsh (@msm4rsh) November 18, 2014
The crash will also tie in with Steve's ongoing depression storyline, forcing him to finally face up to his demons following months of being in denial.
Discussing the positive viewer response to Steve's story, Blackburn added: "I'm so relieved, because it's such a gamble taking a character like Steve - the joker - and throwing him into something like this. But I always knew Simon Gregson could pull it off - even if Simon didn't sometimes!
"I wanted to show people what Simon could do and I think he's pulling it off in bucketloads."
Well he has certainly fooled me.Quote:
"I wanted to show people what Simon could do and I think he's pulling it off in bucketloads."
It shows that Stuart Blackburn has no idea! At least Simon Gregson knows his limitations
New pictures of the Coronation Street mini-bus crash have surfaced online.
The cast and crew have been captured filming scenes for next year's explosive mini-bus crash storyline.
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Corrie The Minibus Crash Next
The Corrie mini bus crash is filmed
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The disaster happens when Carla Connor (Alison King) and her Underworld employees go on a night out together in a Street Cars mini-bus driven by Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).
The unofficial paparazzi images show the overturned mini-bus in the aftermath of the crash.
Underworld employees including Sally Webster, Kirk Sutherland, Sean Tully, Julie Carp, Sinead Tinker and Maddie Heath have also been photographed.
Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said the scenes will be very dramatic.
"There are people hanging upside down, there are people crawling across the roof, and Sean's unconscious.
"Somebody else has got blood dripping out their head and the bus is on its side, so it sounds like it's going to be big!"
Coronation Street will air the crash storyline in January.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...oX4SYZ4vP1xRi9
does anyone die in the crash?
they have said someone is on life support
( I think some posters are hoping its
Michelle and theres a prob with plug!)
but I havent seen anywhere yet about
a death.
Dont know if any one leaving or whose
contract is ending.
they have said someone is on life support
( I think some posters are hoping its
Michelle and theres a prob with plug!)
but I havent seen anywhere yet about
a death.
Dont know if any one leaving or whose
contract is ending.
I don't think so i think they all live
Coronation Street's Steve McDonald will face more challenges over the festive season as he rejects his former partner Michellle Connor and continues to spend money extravagantly.
Steve is secretly suffering from depression in his current storyline, but the show's Christmas episodes will see him attempt to bounce back for the sake of his young daughter Amy.
Here, Simon Gregson - who plays Steve - discusses his character's struggle this Christmas and what the New Year holds for him.
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Steve hurts Lloyd's feelings
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Steve hurts Lloyd's feelings
Is Steve aware of how much he's already over-spending?
"He is getting very good at blocking things out - it is typical behaviour for someone going through what he is going through. Spending money becomes about the quick fix to make him feel better briefly and then he comes crashing down again."
Is he worried about it?
"He is worried about how he is feeling but he is still refusing to do something about it. He knows spending the money is wrong but like everything else he pushes any conscious concerns about it out of his mind."
How is he going to feel when everyone finds out where the cash is coming from?
"Well we aren't there yet - I think it will be ones of the things that makes him realise how bad things have got."
Has anyone come close to helping him yet?
"The problem is they don't know he needs help. He is very clever at letting people believe he is just having a mid-life crisis. They tried to help at the start but when he shut them out they just got very frustrated with him. Maybe someone not quite as close to him like Andrea could be the key."
How do Michelle and Liz deal with his over the top behaviour?
"They are bemused and confused. Michelle is devastated by his rejection of her and she still can't work out why he ended the relationship. It is a difficult time for everyone but Steve is so lost in the depression he isn't really thinking about the effect he is having on the others."
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Liz worries Steve won't show up for Amy
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Liz worries Steve won't show up for Amy
Why is he being so over the top?
"It is partly to try and make himself feel better and also partly to again put people off the scent but the extremes of behaviour are starting to really worry everyone."
What about Amy? Does she realise something's up?
"When it gets to Christmas Day even Amy realises her dad is behaving strangely and he has spent a fortune on her which is not normal behaviour. It is unsettling for Amy but he doesn't see that, he just thinks it is the thing to do."
How is he feeling about his split from Michelle?
"Again, he is burying his feelings and shutting her out so he is trying to ignore the fact that he does still love her. He doesn't feel he is worthy of anyone so it is easier just to be on his own."
Can you talk us through the events on Christmas Day where he rejects Michelle?
"Steve has foolishly promised Amy everything on Christmas Day - even snow! When it gets to late in the day and it hasn't snowed, he asks Michelle to make it happen and they go upstairs to sprinkle fake snow out of the window. But sadly Michelle reads the wrong signal and in a moment of what she sees as closeness she assumes he wants to get back with her - he has to reject her which is awful."
What will it take for Steve to seek help?
"It is going to take a huge crisis or event to make him finally admit what is going on. For it to be realistic, it had to be a story that was told over a period of time not just rushed through but we are starting to film the turning point for Steve."
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Eileen and Andrea confront Steve
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Eileen and Andrea confront Steve
Do you enjoy filming Christmas scenes? Does it put you off real Christmas, or make it more exciting?
"By the time we get to our real Christmas it almost feels like Easter as we film so far ahead. We have been doing Christmas Corrie and Text Santa so it does feel like Christmas had been going on forever. It's a good job there is a gap between the fictional Christmas and the real one otherwise none of us would want to eat our real Christmas dinner or see another decoration again!"
The bus crash is in the pipeline, what do you make of what's in store?
"We have already started to film it and it is looking fantastic. This is the turning point for Steve and it is very cleverly done. The stunt is great, it is being filmed across 3 weeks and there is a real buzz about it."
What does the New Year hold for Steve?
"It will be a year of ups and downs for Steve - it is not going to be a quick fix recovery for him and that is the right way to do it."
Are viewers set to be shocked by what happens to him?
"I think people were surprised that Steve was the one at the centre of this storyline but we have had some great feedback. Steve is a comedy character but that is why it is important to show that even the least likely people can be hit by depression. The mini bus crash is shocking but it is a real wake up call for Steve."
Coronation Street has offered viewers their first look at the upcoming minibus crash in a new trailer.
The January preview features Steve McDonald, who is driving the van, losing control at the wheel before the vehicle flips over on the road.
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The bus is occupied by Underworld workers who are taking a trip away together, but the day is thrown into disaster when the minibus overturns, leaving lives hanging in the balance.
The trailer also focuses on Beth Tinker and Kirk Sutherland's wedding, with Kirk shown to be experiencing doubts before the big day. Beth is shown waiting anxiously at the register office, telling her bridesmaids: "I love Kirk and I know there must be a very good reason why he's not here."
Other storylines featured in the trailer include Max Turner's biological father, Callum Logan, causing trouble for the Platt family, and the arrival of James Redmond as Hamish, who soon becomes a new love interest for Michelle Connor.
Actress Kym Marsh recently described the bus crash, which ties into Steve's depression storyline, as "a great storyline and a challenging one".
Former Hollyoaks star Peter Mitchell has landed a guest role in Coronation Street.
The actor confirmed the news on his Twitter page and will make his first appearance on the Weatherfield soap later this year.
RT @agentMFM: First job of 2015 and it goes to @PeterMitchell2 who is off to Manchester for a stint on Coronation Street. #GoMitchy!>>>
— Peter Mitchell (@PeterMitchell2) January 5, 2015
Digital Spy understands that Mitchell will be playing a character who one of the show's regulars meets in hospital in the aftermath of the upcoming mini-bus crash, but further details are being kept under wraps for now.
Corrie airs an explosive storyline later this month as the Underworld factory workers head off for a night out together, with Steve McDonald driving them all in a Streetcars vehicle. However, disaster strikes when the mini-bus crashes, leaving lives hanging in the balance.
Mitchell is best known to soap fans for playing the role of Pete Hamill in Channel 4's Hollyoaks for a six-month stint in 2011.
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Peter Mitchell
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Peter Mitchell
The Northern Irish actor has also appeared in a number of other shows for Channel 4 and the BBC, including Doctors, Cast Offs, Rick and Pete and White Van Man 2.
Mitchell has used a wheelchair since 2002, when he lost the use of his legs in a car accident. He has been acting since 2009.
Hooray! :cheer::thumbsup::DQuote:
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Bound to rock the cobbles
and no-one's life will ever be quite the same again.
Maybe someone will give him an acting award at the soap awards ..you never know
Maybe this guy will be a character that loses the ability to walk because of steve
I have been fascinated by the Steve MacDonald depression storyline which imo has been one of the best dealt with by corrie for a good while.This coupled with the comments made by soapboarders who have had first hand experience of dealing with the illness, a book written by a Rachel Kelly titled "Black Rainbow" may be of interest. It's her own biography and judging by the reviews a very good read. I've ordered the paperback but it is available on Kindle.
That book looks good Glen. I'm heartened that Steve's depression storyline's made an impression on sufferers and non-sufferers alike. You're right, it's the one of the best things about Corrie at the moment (despite certain misgivings I have about some of the other characters involved).Quote:
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steve and michelle are to wed this year
I'm in two minds about this. I want to see Steve happy but would prefer him to find happiness away from Michelle (unless her personality vastly improves now she understands Steve's despair).Quote:
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Some of you may have heard that Simon Gregson and his wife are expecting a baby (they already have two cute little boys). I've just come across the very funny tweet that announced the pregnancy:
https://twitter.com/simongregson123/...35171210661888
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Congratulations to Simon and Emma! :cheer:
Simon Gregson has reportedly been written out of the soap for three months.
The actor is suffering a 'mystery illness' which means he can’t commit his time to the ITV soap.
Fans won’t see Simon, who plays Steve McDonald, in next week’s live episode even though he’s in the episodes either side.
Those scenes were filmed weeks ago but due to his illness he won’t be around to take part in the live episode.
Now it’s been claimed he’s taking a longer break than first anticipated.
A source said: "He’s decided to take a bit of time out and has the support of everyone on the show."
I wonder whether Lloyds´s departure means his depression is getting bad again to explain his absence ...Quote:
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I guess so, followed by another trip to Andy. Presumably his failure to see Lloyd off will be put down to him being too upset. Can't help feeling it would be better to cut his parts after Lloyd goes, hopefully it won't seem too disjointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Isn't Simon's wife due to give birth soon? Bit of paternity leave on the end, it could be quite some time before we see Steve again.
Coronation Street has been dealt another blow as Simon Gregson is taking time off - and it's not known when he'll return.
The 40-year-old actor has stepped away from his role as popular pub landlord Steve McDonald to recover from illness, a soap source confirmed today.
Gregson, who is currently expecting a third child with his wife Emma, will not been seen on the Corrie cobbles for several months at least.
A source told MirrorCeleb that the actor was last on set two weeks ago before rehearsals for next week's big live episode started.
However, he was not due to be in the live show as he chose not to take part along with several other actors.
The Corrie star last tweeted a few weeks ago on September 6, raising awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It is not known how the popular star will be written out of the soap, which comes as the soap is set to undergo a major character shake up after producer Stuart Blackburn was replaced by Emmerdale boss Kate Oates.
Coronation Street representatives had no comment.
It was reported that the actor had found Steve McDonald’s latest storyline particularly challenging as the character spiralled into depression.
“He put everything into it. It had a big impact on him because it helped to raise awareness of a condition which affects thousands of a condition which affects thousands of people,” a source told The Sun.
“He’s decided to take a bit of time out and has the support of everyone on the show.”
The actor previously took a break from Coronation Street when he was 22.
In an interview last year, Simon revealed how he had suffered from depression in real life in his youth and that it had been diagnosed as “stress”.
After turning to alcohol, Simon said that he had a breakdown and begged Corrie bosses for time off.
“A lot of people suffer depression and have no idea they have it,” he said.
“I had depression, then it was classed as stress. I felt ‘does anyone understand? Can anyone help?’
“That’s why, when I was told about the depression storyline I was being given on screen, I was determined to do it justice.
“If one person recognises what Steve is going through and gets some help themselves then it will be well worth it.”
He admits: “I was drinking to forget.”
By 1996, aged 22, he was having a breakdown and begged Coronation Street bosses for time off because he felt unable to continue working.
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
“I was probably exhausted from the partying and the mental stuff and everyone has a breaking point and that was mine. I needed to get out. I had nine months away.”
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Maybe that is when he lost his acting skills and now play acts the part of an unreal character.Quote:
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
Gail appears to have gone the same way.
Maybe that is when he lost his acting skills and now play acts the part of an unreal character.Quote:
“I had no confidence in myself at all, I didn’t feel myself. It all had to come out at some time.
Gail appears to have gone the same way.
It might be that Simon's depression has come back. As some of you'll know, Simon's wife's pregnant with their third child (I recently posted his funny tweet announcing it). Tragically, they were initally expecting twins but one of the babies died. It must have been a very sad time for them both. :(Quote:
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Whatever's the matter, I wish him a speedy recovery. I'll really miss Steve while Simon's away.