Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[Dazzle]

I see it didn't take Anna long to revert to being a nasty cow. She had absolutely no sympathy that Izzy's in such pain she has to seek illegal pain relief! And fancy virtually abducting Jake when his perfectly capable father was standing there!

However, I've got to admit that Izzy's "funny turn" was hilarious...

I'm finding it hard to believe in Michelle suddenly being so put upon. The way she keeps exclaiming that she's running three businesses (even in Liz's presence) you'd think she was doing so single-handedly.

[flappinfanny]

Why must they shoe horn Tracey into every scene? Why have they all of a sudden turned Sally from a snobby, annoying character into a hard faced cow. Are the script writer's using a young Maggie as their inspiration? I should not have done, but I did find the Izzy scenes amusing for all the wrong reasons. Terrible, terrible writing. The show goes from bad to worse.

[Perdita]

If I had been Gary or Anna and seen Izzy in that much pain, I would have taken her to A&E, I know Izzy´s doctor would not prescribe stronger painkillers but just treating the pain is not good enough, surely she should have an MRI scan and whatever else to find out what is causing it. She must have really hurt her hip when she fell out of the wheelchair and might need more than just treating the pain ???

[Mo Mouse]

Soap characters, of course, won't go to the doctor, or call the police, or ring an ambulance, or do what any normal person would do in a given circumstance because it would interfere with a storyline so they prefer to be in a difficult or dangerous situation instead. My favourite soap reaction is where somebody is accidentally responsible for someone's death (like causing them to trip and fall down the stairs) when they decide to dispose of the body rather than just ring the police to report a tragic accident. I do it all the time I've lost count of the dead bodies I've got in my garden shed or buried under the floorboards.

[Dazzle]

Soap characters, of course, won't go to the doctor, or call the police, or ring an ambulance, or do what any normal person would do in a given circumstance because it would interfere with a storyline so they prefer to be in a difficult or dangerous situation instead. My favourite soap reaction is where somebody is accidentally responsible for someone's death (like causing them to trip and fall down the stairs) when they decide to dispose of the body rather than just ring the police to report a tragic accident. I do it all the time I've lost count of the dead bodies I've got in my garden shed or buried under the floorboards.

If any other member had said that I'd laugh it off, but I admit you've got me worried MoMo...

[lizann]

over act much kym, bistro as wedding venue, rovers as stag venue, outsiders venturing in whats happening

[Dazzle]

I actually thought Kym was quite good as the despairing Michelle - and I'm not usually a fan. As usual with Corrie recently though, this storyline of Michelle being at the end of her tether has come out of nowhere with no build-up so it's not very convincing. Liz assuming the worst after a couple of meetings with her ex was well over-the-top!

I really feel sorry for people like Izzy suffering from chronic pain with no easy remedy. I know many are forced to seek alternative ways of deadening the pain as Izzy did. What a horrible situation..

[Splashy]

Was anyone else unable to stop the playaway theme tune playing thru their head during the entire epp?

[flappinfanny]

A big improvement from the start of the week. Liz has got a nerve, especially with her track record, standing up for her lazy saintly sun. If I were Michelle I would run far away. Mary is always good value, she made me smile tonight.

[RogerOver]

Was anyone else unable to stop the playaway theme tune playing thru their head during the entire epp?

I take it this refers to Freddie Smith (Derek Griffiths)?

I saw someone else mentioned about him being in Playaway, but a search on imdb doesn't show he was in it. The only kids programme I can see listed that I remember with him is Cabbages And Kings (1972-74)