I think he will be released without charge and I also think she will be in denial and keep running back to him .
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I think he will be released without charge and I also think she will be in denial and keep running back to him .
He will be released from the charges for bodily harm but will eventually be done for sex trafficking later this yearQuote:
Originally Posted by LouiseP
Good
I was expecting more from Gail, she was prepared to fight Eileen over Todd being gay and also I think Sarah Louise needs to step up and get her head out of the cloudsQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen1
Todays the first full episode i have watched after weeks. Cannot believe how niave Bethany is
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Originally Posted by swmc66
silly girl how is sleeping with many older men not wrong to herQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
All valid points guys imo. as you've all said on previous posts a combination of Craig , Shona , and maybe Mary could be Bethany's lifeline. For me the biggest slimeball next to Nathan is Neil ,what a betrayal of everthing and everyone he should represent. :(
Does Neil really have a wife and kids himself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen1
Also does Nathan try and sell his girls abroad?
The wife and kids line sounded a tale for Bethany's benefit. , tammy, but a guy like him ?Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Could be with Nathan , getting Bethany to find her passport, entice her for a holiday abroad ? bet he knows traffickers to sell her to. Don't think he'd risk anything more close to home. The police liaison officer mentioned something that a bail condition for Nathan was to have no contact with Bethany.
He showed up where she lives with her family last nightQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen1
I would not be surprised if he has a wife and kids... or at least an ex-wifeQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Warning: The following article contains discussion of grooming and sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting.
Coronation Street's controversial grooming storyline involving Bethany Platt has been one of the most talked-about soap plots of the year.
Sleazy salon owner Nathan Curtis has manipulated the vulnerable schoolgirl for months, making her fall for him, isolating her from her family, making her reliant on him, then ensnaring the unsuspecting teen into a sick sex ring and forcing her to sleep with other men at sinister "parties". As Bethany became trapped in her abuser's web, it's made for grim but gripping viewing.
Early controversy questioning whether a soap should even be tackling such topics has given way to widespread praise as the plot has unfolded, even in the broadsheet press, and drawn attention to a difficult and sensitive subject.
As the story reaches a dramatic peak this week, here are five reasons why it's been one of the most compelling – and important – soap stories of 2017.
1. It's tackled an important topic
Sexual grooming of young girls is not a ratings-grabbing, sensationalised soap fantasy – unfortunately it's a very real thing. Charities including the NSPCC have commended Corrie for showing how predatory older people like nasty Nathan abuse young victims such as Bethany, showering them with flattery and attention to reel them in before turning on them and revealing their true agenda.
The storyline was inspired by real-life cases that hit the headlines, such as the Rochdale scandal (also the basis for recent BBC drama Three Girls), where underage girls were groomed to be part of a child sex ring and the local authorities did nothing for months.
Hopefully, Corrie's story will encourage victims to come forward and seek help, and increase awareness of the dangers girls like Bethany are at risk from.
2. It's been a masterclass in brilliant storytelling
Talk about a slow burner – the roots of the storyline stretch right back to Bethany's bullying and crush on older guy Gary Windass last year, as well as her body and self-esteem issues and use of diet pills, which led to the overdose at Christmas where she collapsed in the ginnel, which led to Nathan finding her... And that was just laying the groundwork.
Corrie is telling a story in a way unique to soap by taking its time, digging deeper into the characters' motivations and making the audience more emotionally engaged.
Months went by as we watched charming Nathan woo Bethany and while there was clearly something off about him, we – like his victim – failed to see his true colours until it was too late. Nathan's chilling calculation into slowly getting vulnerable, innocent Bethany exactly where he wanted her has been mirrored by the perfect, precision plotting.
When questioned in private about proposing to Bethany, Nathan casually smirked how the engagement ring "will be on another dumb kid's finger in a month". He's known all along where this story has been going – right up to the terrifying moment this week when he planned to sell Bethany abroad into sex slavery.
3. It's tapped into the history of the Platts
Delving into the Platt clan's past has put Bethany's situation into context, making her manipulation more tragically believable. With all the goings-on at No.8 in recent years – Callum Logan's murder, Sarah's breakdown, Kylie's death – it's no wonder Bethany felt lost.
Meeting suave older man Nathan, she was desperate to prove she wasn't just a little kid, but it was that emotional immaturity and need for affection that allowed her to be taken advantage of.
Viewers were also reminded of how Sarah fell prey to an online pervert when she was around her daughter's age; vulnerable at being a mum at the age of 14, lonely Sarah met a paedophile online posing as a teenager and ended up being held hostage in his house. Having gone through a similar experience, Sarah's guilt at failing to protect her daughter has been heartbreaking.
4. The acting has been phenomenal
Lucy Fallon has come into her own at the centre of all this and deserves all the awards and praise surely coming her way. Taking Bethany on a difficult journey from wide-eyed innocence, to the flutterings of first love, to finally fragile fear as the haunted victim of coercion and sexual assault, she's made fans care so much about the character that we've been shouting at the screen as she fell deeper into danger.
It's also reminded us how great Tina O'Brien is – a kid herself when she portrayed Sarah's teenage pregnancy all those years ago, it's interesting to see her coping as the mum of a young adult in a horrifying situation.
But perhaps the hardest job has been Christopher Harper's, who has hit just the right notes as evil Nathan. Charismatic, seductive, sinister and terrifying – sometimes all in the same scene – it's been an amazing, unnerving performance.
5. That scene with Mary...
Special mention must go to Mary Taylor stealing the show and almost saving the day – Monday's emotional exchange between her and Bethany as the kooky florist relived her own experience of being raped as a teenager was brilliantly handled and responsibly showed support is out there for anyone in Bethany's situation.
Who didn't cheer when Mary took on Nathan as he bundled scared Bethany into his car? While she couldn't stop the girl getting away, it was undoubtedly Mary's wise words that made Ms Platt question this sinister scenario. And again, fine work from Patti Clare, showing there's more to "mad" Mary than killer one-liners as she's tying a posy at Preston's Petals.
For more information on the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and how they can help you or someone who you know is in need, please click here.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in Bethany's storyline, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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I don't often agree with DS but I do in this case!
Loved the scene with Mary. Really seemed to help Bethany.
Warning: The following article contains discussion of grooming and sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting.
Coronation Street's powerful child grooming plot will end with dramatic trial scenes, if the rumours are to be believed.
The Mirror reports that Nathan Curtis will be put on trial for his sex ring crimes, and Bethany Platt will eventually be convinced to give evidence against him via video link.
As we've seen with his friend Neil in the police force, Nathan has plenty of friends in high places. Will be able to wiggle his way out of this one or will he finally get his comeuppance?
Of course, this is all unconfirmed for now, so we'll have to keep watching to see what happens.
Recent episodes have seen Bethany escape from Nathan as he tried to take her to another country to sell her abroad, but Neil is still around and trying to keep her quiet.
Corrie producer Kate Oates recently confirmed that Bethany would be taking some power back when she finally sees Nathan's true colours.
She said: "What is nice about where this storyline goes is that when the scales do fall from Bethany's eyes, and she does realise it's not right, she takes some power back.
"We see Bethany being active in saving herself rather than just being told. It's a story for feminists – I really wanted her to take some of that power back."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV.
For more information on the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and how they can help you or someone who you know is in need, please click here.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in Bethany's storyline, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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I want that Neil to get caught as well.
I am pretty sure he will join Nathan in the Accused DockQuote:
Originally Posted by mariba
I actually want Neil to be caught more than Nathan. Like Bethany said, 'it's even worse that he's a policeman'.
Think Craig will have something to do with it - he's already trying to work out what Bethany meant by her cryptic (but drunken) remark.Quote:
Originally Posted by mariba
Warning: This article contains discussion of grooming, which some readers may find upsetting.
Coronation Street heaps more heartache on Bethany Platt and her family next week as they're told that there won't be any justice in her sexual exploitation case.
Bethany (Lucy Fallon) recently made a brave move as she finally reported evil Nathan Curtis to the police for grooming her, but it seems that her troubles are still far from over.
Next week's Corrie episodes see Bethany confide in her new friend Mary Taylor by admitting that she's dreading Nathan's court case.
Mary assures Bethany that she's done the right thing by reporting Nathan, but the Platts later learn that there won't actually be a court case at all.
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This is because the authorities have decided there isn't enough evidence to press charges against Nathan, leaving him free to strike again by targeting other vulnerable girls.
Still full of self-loathing after her ordeal, Bethany tells the Platts that the outcome is all her own fault for being "so gullible and stupid" in the first place.
Sarah and Mary are both left wishing they could do something more to help Bethany, but it's Sarah who takes the bull by the horns by vowing to speak to the "friendly police officer" who's previously been involved in the case.
The "friendly" guy in question is actually sleazy Neil Clifton, who is involved in the sex ring and has been abusing his position in the police to keep his criminal associates out of trouble.
Could Sarah be unwittingly bringing fresh danger to the Platts' doorstep by getting Neil involved again?
And after recent tabloid reports claimed that there will ultimately be a trial for Nathan which will bring about his final comeuppance, could new evidence still come to light?
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Friday, July 7 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in Bethany's storyline, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
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He is lovely and she has found a great mate and a person who is genuine and real with her, and someone she feels vulnerable and can open up to.... really enjoying their scenes. And he completely adores her
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Coronation Street's Bethany Platt finds herself back in terrible danger later this year as Mel Maguire kidnaps her.
Soap fans had been hoping that Bethany's ordeal was over after she reported evil groomer Nathan Curtis and corrupt cop Neil Clifton to the police recently.
Unfortunately, it seems that Nathan's sidekick Mel still has one more trick up her sleeve as she abducts Bethany in a twisted new plan.
Lucy Fallon and Sonia Ibrahim, who play Bethany and Mel, have been pictured filming the dramatic scenes out on location today (July 31) and we have your first look right here.
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Mel Maguire kidnaps Bethany Platt in Coronation Street
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The tense scenes show Mel take Bethany off to the side of a railway and leave her terrified by dragging her by the hair and threatening her with a metal bar.
Although you'll have to tune in to see exactly what happens, it looks like Mel could be trying to intimidate Bethany ahead of Nathan and Neil's trial, where she's expected to give evidence.
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Mel Maguire kidnaps Bethany Platt in Coronation Street
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In another horrifying twist, Bethany frantically tries to escape from Mel but runs towards an oncoming train in her sheer panic.
While it'd be a big surprise if Corrie killed off Bethany after her popularity with viewers this year, could she end up being injured in a horror incident? Or will it be a terrifying near-miss?
And does this incident mean that Mel will never do the right thing by helping the Platts to get justice against Nathan?
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Mel Maguire kidnaps Bethany Platt in Coronation Street
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Coronation Street usually films its on-location scenes six to eight weeks in advance, so we won't see this episode until the autumn.
Lucy and Sonia certainly seemed all smiles in-between takes, but it looks like the stakes on screen have never been higher.
Digital Spy
Forgot all about Mel, thought previously she had a lot of empathy with Bethany. Wonder why the corrie writers have introduced this twist in the story?
She is/was an accomplice as she knew what Nathan was doing and she could have stopped it ... so she either dies (Lucy Fallon has just signed another contract for a year so she won't) or it will lead to her arrest and subsequent jail timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen1
I suppose Mel , realising what she's doing, could turn Queens evidence and appear in court for the prosecution. Just thought it was a lot of effort on corries part for Mel, a fringe character in the storyline.Still if it's good viewing ,fine.
she was more jealous of bethany with nathan, loved him too so he working on her to get bethany to change story or kill herQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen1
Is she seeing a counsellor?
Good news, Coronation Street fans! Bethany Platt is back in the UK after all.
Although there were fears that Bethany might be leaving Weatherfield for good, actress Lucy Fallon has given fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the cobbles.
And it looks like Bethany's got a new look – or a disguise.
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Lucy Fallon filming for Coronation Street
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Sharing images of her getting ready to film on-set on her Instagram, Lucy inadvertently revealed that no, Bethany won't be stopping in Milan forever. At least we hope so.
Rumours began to swirl that Lucy would be bowing out of the soap after her character stayed behind in Italy while her mum Sarah and Gary Windass returned home.
After going through a gruelling ordeal with the grooming trial, Bethany went to stay with her great uncle for a recuperative trip.
Sarah and Gary seemed to suggest that Bethany would be staying abroad for good, but these latest pics have restored our faith in the Platts once more.
It's also worth nothing that Corrie bosses don't want Lucy to go anywhere just yet either, after producer Kate Oates previously suggested to Digital Spy that there would be a future for the character.
"I definitely want to keep Lucy central to the show, as she has shone through this," she said back in June. "We have some plans."
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Coronation Street is tipped to be lining up a new storyline for Bethany Platt that will see the teen turn to lap dancing after her grooming ordeal.
Bethany's harrowing grooming plot, which saw Nathan Curtis abuse and groom Bethany for his depraved sex ring, came to an end last month as the teen gave evidence against Nathan Curtis during his trial for grooming.
Following the trial, Bethany went to stay with her great uncle in Milan for a recuperative trip but actress Lucy Fallon confirmed she was back on the Corrie set filming new scenes with a post on Instagram earlier this month.
And now, according to The Sun, Bethany's return will see her become a secret lap dancer as she struggles to cope with what she went through, with the rumours saying that being a lap dancer becomes a way for Bethany to have control over men.
Of course, this is all just a rumour for now, with a Coronation Street spokesperson telling Digital Spy: "We don't comment on storyline speculation."
But last week we caught up with Lucy Fallon at the Inside Soap Awards, and the actress hinted that there are dark times ahead for her character.
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Bethany Platt finds herself in danger out on the town in Coronation Street
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"It's hard to say as she's not recovered and it's something that will stay with her forever," Lucy said when we asked what's next for Bethany.
"There is stuff coming up in the next few months to a year that is still quite dark and it's a reflection of everything that's happened. So she's not going to be particularly happy yet, but hopefully soon."
Digital Spy
I hope it is not true
Nor do I but I fear Kate Oates will make it happen ... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
is bethany the new carla with only misery bad storylines for herQuote:
Originally Posted by swmc66
Bethany will need time to deal with the Nathan part of her life and that won't be easy but they should show her getting counselling rather than becoming a lap dancer ...Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
i agree it would be good to see her recovery if throughly ever she would fully recover be done slowly not rushed and to start with counselling maybe have her try reach out help others, centre volunteerQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
is this the big controversial storyline?
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Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon has confirmed that her character Bethany Platt will become a lapdancer in an upcoming storyline – and there's a heartbreaking reason for her decision.
While speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Lucy revealed that Bethany's turn as a dancer is a way for the teenager to 'recover' from her horrific grooming ordeal.
Admitting that Bethany has a long road to recovery ahead of her, Lucy said: "She takes back control of her own body and the way she views herself.
"Bethany does get a job at the strip club and for Bethany it's a thing to say that she has control over what those men can do to her so they can't touch her and they can't do anything to her."
Hinting that Bethany's new job might not empower her in the way she hopes, Lucy added: "In her mind she's laughing at them as she's doing it.
"Obviously a lot of people will be asking, 'Why is she doing that? That's ridiculous', but it's the way that she's recovering – whether that's the right thing is another story."
Corrie fans will soon be seeing Bethany back on their screens, as it's now been confirmed that she will be returning to the Cobbles next week.
Sarah's earlier announcement that Bethany would be staying abroad for the foreseeable future sparked speculation from worried fans that she might not be returning to the Street at all.
But thankfully, that's not the case.
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Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has confirmed a romance for Bethany Platt and Craig Tinker is on the cards next year.
Craig was a pillar of support for his friend Bethany during her harrowing grooming ordeal – and fans have been rooting for the pair to get together ever since.
Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany, recently teased a possible future for the duo, but the show's producer Kate has now revealed that romance is definitely on the cards.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Kate said: "In news that should gladden the heart of even the most Scrooge-like curmudgeon – Bethany will embark on a tentative romance with Craig. Glad tidings indeed!"
The happy teaser comes following the news that the Bethany would turn to lapdancing in the aftermath of her abuse at the hands of evil Nathan Curtis.
Speaking about the plot, Lucy said: "She takes back control of her own body and the way she views herself.
"Bethany does get a job at the strip club and for Bethany it's a thing to say that she has control over what those men can do to her so they can't touch her and they can't do anything to her.
"Obviously a lot of people will be asking, 'Why is she doing that? That's ridiculous,' but it's the way that she's recovering – whether that's the right thing is another story."
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Very surprised there is not a thread dedicated to this. However in my opinion their relationship is what they should be showing over Christmas, rather than all the doom and gloom of Phelan, Adam and Aidan.
Whoever has read the spoilers will know that Bethany finally tells Craig on Boxing day that she wants them to start a relationship but that she wants to take things slow. As she has realised how great a guy Craig is :)
I am really looking forward to what is in store for the pair. I think they could be really good for one another. I already feel like it's going to be the new 'Stacey and Bradley (EE)', so I hope the writers don't disappoint.
Currently Corrie writers are doing a great job in disapointing us. It would be nice to have a happy storyline. I think the boys outside her house knew her story so were staring and making fun.
I was wrong about Boxing Day. Surprised they got together on Friday night :) Fabulous though, hopefully more Craig and Bethany to come during Christmas. I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship will work. They have fun together but bringing romance to the table will provide a different dynamic. It's also quite nice that Craig's a virgin and Bethany hasn't had good experience with sexual relationships, so its sort of the first time for both of them. Give them more time to get used to each other and for their feelings to develop and grow before moving onto the next level.
Well we can hope, Sean, but as Ms Oakes has made a pig's ear of every other storyline in Corrie, I wouldn't bet on it.