Coronation Street General News Thread

[alan45]

apparently babs said to one of the coppers, 'don't you know who i am'

if this were to be true i would love one of the coppers to turn to babs in a mavis riley voice and say 'well i don't really know.'

R O F P M L That's the funniest thing I have heard in ages. I'm just picturing it now and laughing out loud like a mad thing

[Perdita]

As you may have already seen, there are some big soap schedule changes happening later this month - including a number of 9pm outings for Coronation Street as Tina McIntyre's exit storyline airs.

The one-off changes start from next week, so below we've presented a full guide of the confirmed soap schedules up to May 30.

Read on to find out when you can see your favourite soaps!

Monday, May 19 - Soaps air as normal
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: Coronation Street
8.00pm: EastEnders
8.30pm: Coronation Street

Tuesday, May 20
7.00pm: Emmerdale (Hour-long episode)
8.00pm: EastEnders (Hour-long episode)

Wednesday, May 21
7.00pm: Coronation Street
No Emmerdale episode tonight.

Thursday, May 22
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: EastEnders
8.00pm: Holby City
No 8pm Emmerdale episode tonight.

Friday, May 23
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: Coronation Street
8.30pm: Coronation Street
No EastEnders episode tonight.

Sunday, May 25
8.15pm: The British Soap Awards 2014 (ITV)

Monday, May 26
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: EastEnders
9.00pm: Coronation Street
Also note that, due to the Bank Holiday, the lunchtime screenings of Home and Away and Neighbours on Channel 5 air earlier than usual today at 12.35pm and 1.05pm respectively.

Tuesday, May 27
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: EastEnders
8.00pm: Holby City
9.00pm: Coronation Street

Wednesday, May 28
7.00pm: Emmerdale
9.00pm: Coronation Street

Thursday, May 29
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: EastEnders
9.00pm: Coronation Street
No 8pm Emmerdale episode tonight.

Friday, May 30
7.00pm: Emmerdale
7.30pm: EastEnders
No Coronation Street tonight.

[Snagglepus]

What are these changes due to?

[Perdita]

World Cup games, Snagglepus

[Perdita]

Coronation Street fans now have the opportunity to get married in the Rovers Return, after the soap's former set was granted a wedding licence.

The ITV soap's former base at Quay Street in Manchester city centre opened to the public as a visitor attraction in April.

The indoor studio, which houses the interior for sets such as the Rovers Return, the factory and the Platt and Duckworth houses, has now been given permission to host wedding ceremonies.

Andy Begg, general manager of Coronation Street: The Tour, said that the venue is "a real must for any die-hard Corrie fan wanting to tie the knot in style".

He told BBC News: "We are currently in the process of working out what packages can be made available, but rest assured, you can guarantee the Rovers will play a big part.

"Weddings will be available on weekday evenings during school term time, when guided tours do not happen".

Coronation Street filmed its last scenes at Quay Street in December last year, and made the move to MediaCity in January following the show's Christmas production break.

[swmc66]

Not a good omen when most weddings in corrie go into meltdown on the day or never happen.

[Dazzle]

Not a good omen when most weddings in corrie go into meltdown on the day or never happen.

Lol that's true!

[Perdita]

Coronation Street bosses have denied tabloid rumours of an upcoming role for Julie Walters.

A report in the Sunday Mirror today (June 29) claims that the show's producers are currently working on creating a part for the BAFTA-winning actress.

Walters has often been linked to Coronation Street over the years, but Digital Spy can confirm that there are no current plans for her to make an appearance in the show.

A Corrie spokesperson told DS this morning: "Julie is a fantastic actress, so it would be great to have her on board in the future if the right role came up and if she had time in her busy work schedule. However, there are no plans at the moment for her to join the show."



Probably means that she is joining Corrie by the end of the year

[Perdita]

Coronation Street has been criticised for its restorative justice storyline involving Gail McIntyre and newcomer Michael Rodwell.

Viewers know that Michael, played by Les Dennis, broke into Gail's home earlier this year. However, Gail has since forgiven Michael for his crimes when they came face-to-face again as part of the restorative justice storyline.

The plot has now faced a backlash from real-life restorative justice organisers, with The Sun claiming that it has affected a case where a thief was due to apologise to her victim.

After the victim reportedly saw an episode of the soap where Michael meets Gail in jail, she pulled out of doing the same, saying she was "too scared".

Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: "Coronation Street has done a fantastic job of raising important issues and bringing them to the public's attention. Unfortunately, on this one they have got it wrong."

[Dazzle]

Coronation Street has been criticised for its restorative justice storyline involving Gail McIntyre and newcomer Michael Rodwell.

It is a ludicrous storyline, but par for the course for soaps. Sad that it's had a negative effect on real victims though.