Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[lizann]

the stupid writing for aiden first socks now highlighting pens missing, he had promise

anna and kevin gooey eyed for each other is as wrong as ken and nessa

[lizann]

why don't liz and michelle go out to steve and andy for christmas

[Dazzle]

I agree, Monday's episodes were very poor. I liked Rob's scenes, which is a bit strange because I was never much of a fan of the character. I think it's because it's obvious Marc Bayliss is enjoying himself twirling his metaphorical moustache.

I find it quite amusing that Aidan's a fusspot, but the joke keeps being taken too far and ends up being cringeworthy. There's no need for him to spend whole episodes moaning about missing socks and highlighters...

There was lots of inane chatter tonight. Corrie can do those scenes very well, but the writing has to be witty or they end up a borefest.

[Dazzle]

Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.

First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.

It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts!

[Perdita]

Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.

First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.

It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts!

I don´t get David this time either .. it was totally understandable that Kylie briefly questioned whether David was involved in Sarah´s accident going by his previous behaviour as you have mentioned, Dazzle ... yes, it might have hurt him but I thought their relationship was strong enough for him to get over it and move on. I also can´t believe that David, who clearly loves the children, would move out just before Christmas Come on scriptwriters, let the Platts have a good Christmas for a change

[maidmarian]

Kylie and David breaking up like clockwork every Christmas is long past being tedious now.

First David started being really unpleasant for no particular reason, which led to her and Nick sleeping together. Next year there was the fallout of David causing the car crash (because he'd found out about last year's one night stand). The year after was because Kylie had become addicted to speed and got back in touch with Callum. This year it's the fallout from Callum's death and David's resultant unnerving behaviour.

It's all become very boring and repetitive - and this is coming from a fan of the Platts!

I did mention in an earlier post about Paula Lane
and her husband setting up an acting school -
but that was when she was pregnant and going
on maternity leave and was in the future.
A few days ago I did another Google search and
the school was set up in October2015 and is
now runniing. There are refs to articles in local
paper and Digital Spy.

So perhaps this latest split is to enable Paula to
take more time off from Corrie short or long term??

[Dazzle]

I don´t get David this time either .. it was totally understandable that Kylie briefly questioned whether David was involved in Sarah´s accident going by his previous behaviour as you have mentioned, Dazzle ... yes, it might have hurt him but I thought their relationship was strong enough for him to get over it and move on. I also can´t believe that David, who clearly loves the children, would move out just before Christmas Come on scriptwriters, let the Platts have a good Christmas for a change

I totally agree! It doesn't ring true to me that David would put the kids through yet another split. (Maidmarian might not agree though )

[maidmarian]

I totally agree! It doesn't ring true to me that David would put the kids through yet another split. (Maidmarian might not agree though )

Ive have said in a couple of posts - that I do
think that David has genuine affection for Max
and does his best for him.
My worry based on court cases etc and a small
personal knowledge - is people with Davids
temprament are too volatile and changeable to
have care of children -full time though they are
fine on occasions.
No one knows what will trigger an outburst and
children shouldnt be in that position(imo) where
they could be in serious danger!

If it wasnt The Festive Season I might write a bit
about David having been a victim of neglect himself
as a child as no one seemed to notice he had problems
and get him treatment. Only Aud is at all realistic
about him and shes off the rails at the mo ?

The general writing has him stuck at about age 12.
Enough viewers seem to like it and he can be relied
on to improve ratings at times of crisis.

Other actors have played schoolboys til thy were over
50 ( cameras werent so good then). Cant blame the actor
for earning a living and on my point about only 2
facial expressions - well - is he needed to do more?

[LouiseP]

How blooming' obvious was it when Carla and Katie were dressed in their wedding outfits and someone said ( can't remember who. Was it Michelle? )

'You could be sisters" and ………………….of course cue Johnny just happened to come into the room at that moment .

[maidmarian]

why don't liz and michelle go out to steve and andy for christmas

What!!!
And let the other characters ( and viewers) have
a Happy Christmas!!!
I think you need to take another Miserable Soap
Christmas Pill!!

would be a good idea though