Frank Foster

[Ruffed_lemur]

What kind of message does it send out when they show someone like this being found not guilty???

A bad one. Maybe he will be found guilty before the story is over though.

[Perdita]

What kind of message does it send out when they show someone like this being found not guilty???

Reflects real life though, sadly

[parkerman]

Reflects real life though, sadly

It might do but don't you think a soap with the sort of following Coronation Street has has some sort of duty to support women who have been raped? If the end result of this story were to let Frank off how do you think that might affect women who have been raped and see that it is not worth reporting because the end result is that the rapist gets off and their own name gets dragged through the mud?

[Perdita]

It might do but don't you think a soap with the sort of following Coronation Street has has some sort of duty to support women who have been raped? If the end result of this story were to let Frank off how do you think that might affect women who have been raped and see that it is not worth reporting because the end result is that the rapist gets off and their own name gets dragged through the mud?

I did not mean to imply that this should be the storyline, I only meant to say that it happens in real life, where it is just as wrong as in fiction.

[alan45]

Reflects real life though, sadly

Rape is an extremely difficult case to prove. Even more so when the couple were involved in a sexual relationship. Moany Maria didnt help matters when she flaunted herself at Frank and then cried rape when he tried to grope her. The allegation was withdrawn by her and Carla.

Just because Carla made the allegation doesnt make it true. Ask Michael LeVell

Rape is a horrible disgusting crime but as with all criminal cases there must be evidence

[Perdita]

Coronation Street star Andrew Lancel has promised that there is "lots" more to come from his villainous character Frank Foster before he leaves the soap.

Frank has been at the centre of a rape storyline with Carla Connor (Alison King) in recent months - and fans will see the dark tale reach a conclusion later this year.

Next week's episodes see Frank step up his attempts to obtain evidence that Carla is having an affair with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) - which could help his case in court. Frank's trial then plays out on screen from January 30.

Lancel told Loose Women today: "I've liked playing Frank. We've known the whole arc of the story from day one - I've known what he did, when he did it, when he goes and how he goes. I've known the journey.

"We've filmed two endings to the trial, and I think we might be filming different endings for another thing as well. The trial was amazing. It's been a joy. It's been hard work, a tough character to play - getting Frank under your skin."

Asked whether he has left the show, the actor replied: "Not yet. I'm there for a little bit. People are asking me all the time, 'Are you leaving?' It doesn't feel like I'm leaving, because I've always known the whole thing. I read the other day that it's coming to a conclusion, and I think that's a really good way of putting it."

"I've not had a day I've not enjoyed on Corrie - it's the nicest bunch," he continued. "To be a part of it has been a ball. There's still lots to happen on camera and off camera. I've been very lucky to go from The Bill into Corrie. So we'll see what's next."

Lancel also hinted that another character could get caught up in Frank's dangerous world in upcoming episodes.

"He's snogged Maria, he snogged and did more with Carla, he's snogging Sally - and there's more snogging to come with someone else," he said.

Coronation Street continues on Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.

[Perdita]

Coronation Street bosses have officially announced that evil Frank Foster will be killed in a forthcoming storyline twist.

The villainous businessman was left celebrating in tonight's (Friday) double bill of the soap as he was found not guilty of raping Carla Connor (Alison King) and walked out of court a free man.

However, Frank won't be getting the last laugh as tensions will continue to rise on the cobbles in upcoming episodes - resulting in his death.

Over the next few weeks, vengeance will be on the minds of several characters as the dramatic consequences of Frank's acquittal play out.

Even Frank's current girlfriend Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) will finally see his true colours, leaving her feeling humiliated and terrified of what he is capable of.

Throughout February, Coronation Street fans will see Frank become a hate figure in Weatherfield as he tries to make Carla pay for dragging him through the courts.

Andrew Lancel, who plays Frank, commented: "Erase and eradicate, that is his plan. And he will go about it in the worst possible way. He is enjoying tormenting Carla, he is enjoying turning the screw.

"His true colours are finally showing through, and no-one is safe in his scheming head. But he doesn't for one moment think his life might be in danger - he is too arrogant and too cocky to think that could ever happen to him!"

Coronation Street chiefs have confirmed that Frank's lifeless body will be found at the factory, following days of arguments and confrontations with his various associates and enemies.

However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.

As the mystery unravels, though, events later reach a dramatic climax and the culprit is finally unmasked.

Coronation Street continues on Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

[parkerman]

Coronation Street chiefs have confirmed that Frank's lifeless body will be found at the factory, following days of arguments and confrontations with his various associates and enemies.

However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.

As the mystery unravels, though, events later reach a dramatic climax and the culprit is finally unmasked.

A whodunnit storyline? That's novel.....

[Perdita]

However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.

Not those viewers who come and read the spoilers here

[alan45]

However, with so many suspects in the frame for the crime, police and viewers alike will be left baffled over who the killer was.

Fortunately for the soap plod they have Supersleuth Stelllllllllllaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhhhh esconced in the back room of T'Rovers and doubtless she will solve the mystery for them. That factory is a real death trap