Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[Perdita]

But is he really dead or is it another scam?

George sure has lost a lot of weight since I last saw an episode.

He is really dead, he was in the coffin although viewers did not see him

[Perdita]

Unsure whether this scene with Jenny at the undertakers was supposed to be comedy or not.

I think it was meant to be comedy although not sure the undertaker's was the right place...

[Son of Cain]

itv really loves having gays bis on their soaps

Another twist to add drama, at the expense of a story making sense. It seems unlikely that Carl really loves Abi or wants to settle down with her in Germany. He might think he does, but would probably soon tire of her now there is no challenge. That being the case why does he need to pay Tracey or work for Fiona. He obviously does not respect Kevin either. Would it have been a better plan if he slept with Tracey and tried to get her to drop the blackmail. His life would be far less complicated if he just moved on.

[parkerman]

When did Soap's become so obsessed with sex. It Annie Walker's day the only mention of sex was Bobby spending a night on the tiles, and Ena Sharples accusing Elsie Tanner being over friendly with an American soldier.

That is true up to a point. But there is much more sexual freedom these days than there was in 1960. It is no longer a "sin" to live together, sex before marriage is now normal, one night stands are much more routine, sex is talked about more openly a lot more, homosexuality is no longer a crime. To that extent, Corrie, for once, is reflecting real life and our changing attitudes and culture.

[Son of Cain]

That is true up to a point. But there is much more sexual freedom these days than there was in 1960. It is no longer a "sin" to live together, sex before marriage is now normal, one night stands are much more routine, sex is talked about more openly a lot more, homosexuality is no longer a crime. To that extent, Corrie, for once, is reflecting real life and our changing attitudes and culture.

True - I just feel Soaps have become over reliant on it, it fills up time. Almost every story has a sexual element to it. I think it has made them lazy, instead of making more effort to think up more interesting stories. Todd and Theo for example, I found Todd a far better character before Theo turned up, I am pretty sure their relationship will not last, so I just want him gone.