Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[sarah c]

What I find strange about that excuse is that the affair was only revealed a few weeks ago. Deirdre's earlier long absence hasn't been explained at all. If they couldn't think of a reasonable explanation, I think it would have been best not to mention it.

exactly, how did deidre know about the afair? until just a couple of weeks ago, no one knew about it?

[mariba]

I don't see anything strange about that..Friends share things and I would imagine Liz had talked with her on the phone.
But the whole Deirdre being away for months-thing is strange though..especially when she was still quite near and yet she didn't attend to her daughter's wedding, or when Peter came out of prison..or most surprisingly-when Amy was in danger. They should have written her abroad for a long holiday with Bev - would have explained her absence better.

[mariba]

I don't see anything strange about that..Friends share things and I would imagine Liz had talked with her on the phone.
But the whole Deirdre being away for months-thing is strange though..especially when she was still quite near and yet she didn't attend to her daughter's wedding, or when Peter came out of prison..or most surprisingly-when Amy was in danger. They should have written her abroad for a long holiday with Bev - would have explained her absence better.

[mariba]

But all in all, the whole Deirdre's death and aftermath has so far been really disappointing..bad acting from everyone, and even more so, very stupid writing.

[Dazzle]

I am so fed up with the rather pathetic attempts to trick Callum ...

The stupid thing is that David used to be an evil genius (and a very entertaining one at that) who could have easily outwitted the ludicrous Callum - so why is he acting like such a doormat?

But all in all, the whole Deirdre's death and aftermath has so far been really disappointing..bad acting from everyone, and even more so, very stupid writing.

As far as the acting goes, it must have been terrible to act those scenes when Anne was such a dear friend to all of them (Beverly Callard was actually with Anne when she died). Therefore, I think we need to cut them some slack if they weren't up to their usual standards.

[maidmarian]

The stupid thing is that David used to be an evil genius (and a very entertaining one at that) who could have easily outwitted the ludicrous Callum - so why is he acting like such a doormat?

***Reply**
I will admit freely I dont like David- not because
he is " evil" but because he is repititiously boring
and pulls very childish facial expressions
He was ok.as a 12 year old but hasnt really
matured and is now mid 20s.

A lot of people like him and find him
amusing and the producers have relied on
the character to have one of his "episodes"
to raise the viewing figures on several
occasions. Perhaps this is an attempt to
make up more mature but doesnt seem to
be working.I think they need to involve
some medical experts for that.

As far as the acting goes, it must have been terrible to act those scenes when Anne was such a dear friend to all of them (Beverly Callard was actually with Anne when she died). Therefore, I think we need to cut them some slack if they weren't up to their usual standards.

I agree - I think there have been unrealistic
expectations for the storyline and people
should just be sorry that Anne/ Dierdre
has died at a much younger age than
should be expected . Anne was ill for some
time and the outcome was uncertain and
then there was her familys grief.

At the end of a day an actor is a person
first and an actor second- no matter how
popular and respected.
It would have been heart- breaking for
her true friends on the soap especially
Beverley Callard to act those scenes.
Its been written and filmed now- so
it should be accepted as a tribute(albeit
an imperfect one) !

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Dazzle]

Perhaps this is an attempt to
make up more mature but doesnt seem to
be working.I think they need to involve
some medical experts for that.

Your intense dislike of David always makes me laugh!

[lizann]

As far as the acting goes, it must have been terrible to act those scenes when Anne was such a dear friend to all of them (Beverly Callard was actually with Anne when she died). Therefore, I think we need to cut them some slack if they weren't up to their usual standards.

i thought given she was such a close friend they would want to do her and the show proud with some damn fine stellar acting work

[lizann]

As far as the acting goes, it must have been terrible to act those scenes when Anne was such a dear friend to all of them (Beverly Callard was actually with Anne when she died). Therefore, I think we need to cut them some slack if they weren't up to their usual standards.

i thought given she was such a close friend they would want to do her and the show proud with some damn fine stellar acting work