Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[tammyy2j]

Poor Roy hearing someone else close to him that he loves has cancer

[Brucie]

Agreed, but even though we all know that cancer can strike anyone at any time, I still think it's a cop out that the heavy smokers and drinkers plough on untouched while the clean living Hayley and Hope are the ones that get struck down. A bit of real-life balance wouldn't go amiss!

[parkerman]

Yes, Corrie is not providing much incentive to give up heavy drinking and smoking!

[Dazzle]

Poor Roy hearing someone else close to him that he loves has cancer

It's a testament to David Neilson that Roy's scene with Cathy was the first time I've been moved by the Hope story. The problem is I don't like Fiz since she was so horrible to Roy after Hayley's death and neither do I rate Jennie McAlpine's acting. Tyrone hasn't impressed me so far either, although Alan Halsall was good in the domestic abuse storyline so there's a possibility he will improve.

At least Sally's commented on how ridiculous Tim's obsession with Kevin is. I'm not quite sure the point of the bromance storyline.

[Ruffed_lemur]

I wish Tyrone hadn't stormed off like that when talking to Hope. It was awful!

[maidmarian]

It's a testament to David Neilson that Roy's scene with Cathy was the first time I've been moved by the Hope story. The problem is I don't like Fiz since she was so horrible to Roy after Hayley's death and neither do I rate Jennie McAlpine's acting. Tyrone hasn't impressed me so far either, although Alan Halsall was good in the domestic abuse storyline so there's a possibility he will improve.

At least Sally's commented on how ridiculous Tim's obsession with Kevin is. I'm not quite sure the point of the bromance storyline.

When I first heard about the story-I was concerned
mainly about the little actress playing Hope-I think
children absorb/ understand much more than
realised.

But it is an important issue as rates of childhood
cancer are increasing tho rates in UK are
lower than a lot of countries and survival
rates are improving.

Also concerned about Fiz being involved!
Lack of talent and spoils the stories she
is part of. If you want an story to
make important points and raise awareness
dont want viewers thinking how bad the
acting is - rather than the details of the story.

Fiz was awful to Roy when Hayley was dying
but also in th early days to both Roy &.Hayley
wih false accusations.

David Neilson is one of my favourites. A master
class in how to touch peoples emotions
without shouting and showing-off !!

I dont understand the bromance either!
Not heard much about his relationships
between Fayes mother and arriving in Corrie?
I did wonder if he would have had a gay
interlude but so believable with Sally but
one doesnt exclude the other!! But it is
getting a bit silly with no explanation!!
(is it another version of Norris's hero-
worship of Derek- Mavis used to get cross
about that!)

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[mariba]

I didn't watch Corrie last night-too busy shifting straw bales to shed! Child's cancer storyline is good, but I'm not sure if Fiz and Ty are good enough actors(like also mentioned by others here..). I used to like Fiz years ago but I don't think her and Ty as a couple are interesting enough as they both are quite boring.

[Dazzle]

It was good too see the Nazir's grief for Kal being acknowledged in Friday's episodes. I'm glad Leanne's finally told someone about the abuse.

Also concerned about Fiz being involved!
Lack of talent and spoils the stories she
is part of. If you want an story to
make important points and raise awareness
dont want viewers thinking how bad the
acting is - rather than the details of the story.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what's happening in my case! Friday's episodes were no improvement either. I thought the scene where they told Hope about the cancer was terrible (both acting and writing), and I'd normally be in bits at a scene like that.

David Neilson is one of my favourites. A master
class in how to touch peoples emotions
without shouting and showing-off !!

Indeed. David Neilson is a master at letting a subtle facial expression do the talking.

I dont understand the bromance either!
Not heard much about his relationships
between Fayes mother and arriving in Corrie?
I did wonder if he would have had a gay
interlude but so believable with Sally but
one doesnt exclude the other!! But it is
getting a bit silly with no explanation!!
(is it another version of Norris's hero-
worship of Derek- Mavis used to get cross
about that!)

You're right that Tim's feelings for Sally seem very genuine, otherwise I'd be thinking he must be in love with Kevin. It's probably just supposed to be a comedy storyline, but it's been taken too far and is bordering on obsessive now.

[swmc66]

I know I cannot cope with Fiz's acting too. Tyrone left as he was going to burst into tears or something i think. Fiz said she was ill...i think its a bit hard on Aidan , he was right to pull her up as an employer as she looked physically well. She should have confided in him as an employer to get the time off. It would have remained confidential.