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Kim Marsh does love getting her opinion heard!!
The woman is a legendQuote:
Originally Posted by Katy
in her own mind
ITV is to charge viewers for internet episodes of popular soaps such as Coronation Street.
From January, users of the online ITV Player will pay if they want to see certain programming such as archive material.
Among the first shows which may be subject to the new charges are web-only episodes, or ‘webisodes’, of series such as Coronation Street and ITV2 hit show The Only Way Is Essex.
Sources at ITV stressed that normal episodes of its shows would remain free if viewed online.
But archive material – including hit series such as Cold Feet, Inspector Morse and Cracker – could be the subject of charges.
A series of web episodes of Coronation Street following character Rosie Webster’s journey to London have already been made for ITV’s online service.
Last year the broadcaster also put online an alternative ending to the final ever episode of A Touch Of Frost, which saw the character killed off instead.
In 2010, Coronation Street fans had the chance to view both possible endings to Gail McIntyre’s murder trial on itv.com before the real one was screened.
Last year ITV chief executive Adam Crozier made it one of his priorities to make more money by exploiting ITV’s content across different platforms.
Channel 4’s ‘On Demand’ service offers a comprehensive archive, which it does not charge for.
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Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has revealed that he has signed a new contract with the soap.
The actor, who has played the role of barman and factory worker Sean Tully since 2003, announced the news on Twitter last night while watching ITV1's The Corrie Years.
Cotton told his online followers: "Sat watching The Corrie Years and I'm not ashamed to say that I am shedding a tear watching Hayley and Roy's story. And I have to say how proud I am to be in a show that has not only supported but celebrated characters like Hayley and Sean.
"I have just signed my 9th contract with the show and I couldn't be prouder to be in the show. Thank you Coronation Street, you are amazing!"
Sean's current storyline sees him raising his son Dylan with partner Marcus Dent as the child's mother Violet is currently recovering from an accident.
However, Coronation Street insiders recently suggested that Sean and Marcus's relationship will come under threat when Dylan returns home to Violet later in the year.
Samia Smith also recently confirmed that she had landed a new deal to stay on as Weatherfield's Maria Connor.
Love the character :cheer:
Coronation Street star Helen *Flanagan has apparently been warned by bosses to stop promoting products on Twitter.
The actress, who plays Rosie Webster in the ITV1 soap, has mentioned various brands over the past fortnight, including a luxury hotel and spa, a cosmetic surgery clinic and a dry cleaning chain
She also recommended a Manchester *hairdresser to her 19,888 followers. Brooke Vincent, who plays on-screen sister Sophie, had already been warned over endorsing products on Twitter.
"People start to wonder if she has a vested interest if she starts naming the place." a source told The Mirror
A Coronation Street spokesman said: "All cast members are given *guidelines to assist them with Twitter."
Flanagan, who was recently told by producers to go back to her old hairstyle, has now stopped naming brands on her Twitter account, recently praising a white chocolate yoghurt but adding: "I can't say the brand coz it's advertising."
She should try promoting Harveys the furniture people. Im sure ITV wouldnt have a problem with that!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Its a bit rich for a commercial station prventing their employees from a bit of promotion
Katherine Kelly, who plays Coronation Street's Becky McDonald, attended the Royal Wedding of Zara Phillips, the Queen's grand-daughter, and Mike Tindall, the England rugby captain.
Katherine is a friend of the royal couple.
The wedding was held at Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk
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Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has revealed that he loves being a dad.
The actor, who plays Jason Grimshaw in the ITV1 soap, welcomed daughter Scarlett in 2008 with his former co-star and now ex-girlfriend Tina O'Brien.
"Scarlett's the best thing that's ever happened to me," he told The People. "I'd always wanted kids but I never thought I'd be a dad so young and I was terrified when I first found out I was going to become one. I remember thinking to myself, 'Ryan, this is it, you've got some serious growing up to do'.
"I'm far more conscientious than I used to be because when you've got a little 'un you have to constantly keep an eye on them. She's only coming up to three but she's wise beyond her years in some of the things she says. She's like a little old woman.
"I spent a week with her on holiday in Spain earlier this year which was really special. It was great being able to have that time together to bond. We had a little villa near Marbella and, to be honest, we barely left it. We just sat and played and enjoyed the sunshine, it was really special."
Thomas added that he isn't looking for a girlfriend at the minute because his daughter is his number one responsibility.
CORRIE'S Chris Gascoyne has plunged filming schedules into chaos after being signed off sick for a week.
The star, who plays boozy bookie Peter Barlow, is currently embroiled in the soap's controversial rape plot.
Filming was due to begin last Wednesday but 43-year-old Chris was sent home by the show doctor shortly after arriving at the studio.
A source said: "It means all the schedules must be changed. Other actors due to film with him will have their shifts rearranged.
"Obviously it can't be helped and everyone wants Chris to get better but it's a worry when someone is signed off for a week and nobody is sure when they will be back.
"Working on the soap can be very long hours and very high-pressured. Everyone hopes it's not serious."
Soaps are filmed six weeks in advance but run on notoriously tight schedules.
The major storyline - which bosses still hope will be screened in September - sees Barlow arrested for affray after Carla Connor (Alison King) is attacked by her sex beast fiancé Frank Foster (Andrew Lancel).
Under current plans, he will then rescue Carla after she takes an overdose of prescription sleeping pills.
Chris's character is a reformed alcoholic and earlier this year - after being pictured staggering around at the Broadcast Awards - the actor admitted he has had "problems with drink" in real life too.
But he denied ever being addicted to boozing, and added: "There are low times in everybody's life, mostly when we're overcoming problems."
Last night Street bosses were quick to insist that Chris's absence was a private matter and had nothing to do with alcohol abuse.
A spokeswoman said: "Chris has been signed off for a week."
Coronation Street star Chris Fountain passed out naked outside a holiday villa, according to his girlfriend.
The actor, who plays Tommy Duckworth in the soap, was found naked against a wall while other holidaymakers passed by.
Fountain's girlfriend Jessica Derrick tweeted that she woke up alone after the pair partied in the Maldives while on holiday.
"Nearly everybody has seen his willy-wonka, including our holiday rep," she wrote. :eek:
"I was horrified to wake up without him only to find him naked, still drunk and asleep outside the villa for all to see. We got a lot of funny looks later around the pool."
Fountain could have been fined or jailed if he was found by police.
A friend of the actor's added: "Chris is mortified. Knowing so many people in the resort have seen his todger is punishment enough."
Chris Fountain recently revealed that he is nothing like his alter ego Tommy Duckworth in real life.