Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[parkerman]

I had some clothes returned after a relative was involved in an accident. Not sure they're allowed to dispose of them without permission.

They're not. They would return all belongings to the owner or next of kin. Alan's point though was that they would still be held for evidence. They would be returned once the trial was over.

[Ruffed_lemur]

They're not. They would return all belongings to the owner or next of kin. Alan's point though was that they would still be held for evidence. They would be returned once the trial was over.

Yes, I saw that. I was answering Splashy who said the gory items would be disposed of, but they're not.

[parkerman]

Yes, I saw that. I was answering Splashy who said the gory items would be disposed of, but they're not.

Yes, I know, sorry, RL, I wasn't in any way getting at you. I agreed with what you were saying.

[lizann]

becky cant return as she cant fly over an ear infection is that her absence excuse?

[Dazzle]

becky cant return as she cant fly over an ear infection is that her absence excuse?

It's actually a better excuse than it sounds. Flying with a middle ear infection can cause extreme pain and even a ruptured ear drum due to air pressure changes.

I'm liking the recent trend of Corrie's long history being referenced. Tonight we had Gail and Audrey reminiscing about Blanche's love of attending funerals, and Sally talked about Hilda Ogden at length a few episodes ago. I'm guessing this is Kate Oates' influence hands it's a very welcome development in my opinion.

I've come to the conclusion that the Leanne/Steve/Michelle baby storyline isn't being taken too seriously by the actors involved (except perhaps Jane Danson). The other three appear to me to be having a lot of fun, and I'm also taking it in that spirit.

It was good to see Eileen (eventually) supportive of Todd and Billy.

[alan45]

I had some clothes returned after a relative was involved in an accident. Not sure they're allowed to dispose of them without permission.

They're not. They would return all belongings to the owner or next of kin. Alan's point though was that they would still be held for evidence. They would be returned once the trial was over.

On some occasions the clothing is disposed of by police/coroner on health grounds. This will be done whether family give permission or not.

[livden]

I've seen some comments saying Daniel Brocklebank is a lousy actor. Honestly, I don't find his grimasing convincing either. I think he's much better in the not so ott scenes though. Mind you I still like the actor and character a lot. The thing is.. I don't think Bruno Langley is so good either? It looks like he's phoning it in half the time, again, I like Bruno and Todd the character, so I don't mind that much. It's just.. it's kinda unfair to call Billy a bad actor when they're both pretty bad imo. Todd has some acting ticks that annoy me a lot. But whatever, this was just a stupid rant, lol, sorry to get off topic. BTW, this is a soap and imo they're doing ok enough. I've seen actors much worse too, like certain actors on EastEnders.

[Dazzle]

I've seen some comments saying Daniel Brocklebank is a lousy actor. Honestly, I don't find his grimasing convincing either. I think he's much better in the not so ott scenes though. Mind you I still like the actor and character a lot. The thing is.. I don't think Bruno Langley is so good either? It looks like he's phoning it in half the time, again, I like Bruno and Todd the character, so I don't mind that much. It's just.. it's kinda unfair to call Billy a bad actor when they're both pretty bad imo. Todd has some acting ticks that annoy me a lot. But whatever, this was just a stupid rant, lol, sorry to get off topic. BTW, this is a soap and imo they're doing ok enough. I've seen actors much worse too, like certain actors on EastEnders.

I think both Daniel Brocklebank and Bruno Langley are good actors, and a lot more talented than many others in Corrie. I haven't seen any comments denigrating Daniel's acting; in fact the general consensus according to what I've read online is positive for both actors. A lot of people were against Todd and Daniel getting together but the couple appears to be more or less accepted now, and that's in no small part down to the actors playing their budding relationship convincingly.

I particularly admire Bruno Langley and what you call "phoning it in" I call subtlety. Bruno can convey Todd's emotions without over-the-top shouting or face pulling unlike many actors.

However, acting ability is subjective so people have widely different opinions of talent. Even Meryl Streep isn't universally applauded!

(By the way, I don't think discussions of acting ability - or lack thereof - of the Corrie cast is off topic for this thread. )

[livden]

I think both Daniel Brocklebank and Bruno Langley are good actors, and a lot more talented than many others in Corrie. I haven't seen any comments denigrating Daniel's acting; in fact the general consensus according to what I've read online is positive for both actors. A lot of people were against Todd and Daniel getting together but the couple appears to be more or less accepted now, and that's in no small part down to the actors playing their budding relationship convincingly.

I particularly admire Bruno Langley and what you call "phoning it in" I call subtlety. Bruno can convey Todd's emotions without over-the-top shouting or face pulling unlike many actors.

However, acting ability is subjective so people have widely different opinions of talent. Even Meryl Streep isn't universally applauded!

(By the way, I don't think discussions of acting ability - or lack thereof - of the Corrie cast is off topic for this thread. )

I was just going to say that I take it all back, lol. Actually.. not completely. I still think Daniel and Bruno are doing an OK job, but at the same time I have seen better actors too. They're not the worst though, definitely. After seeing the preview clip for next week I realized that there are other actors on Corrie who are much worse (even if there is a LOT of hate for Daniel Brocklebank's acting in particular, don't know why), like Antony Cotton. I just watched the preview clip for next week and I bursted out laughing. His delivery of lines was so cringeworthy and not at all convincing that I just sat there. My jaw was on the floor. I could not believe what I was seeing. He couldn't even act upset, it's like he didn't care. Actually.. he didn't act. I wouldn't call that acting. He was just.. "not there". I don't understand why he's still on the soap? Like even if Daniel and Buno's acting isn't perfect, at least they try, at least they take it seriously, which is more than can be said about Antony Cotton. I was borderline disgusted by what I saw.

[Dazzle]

I was just going to say that I take it all back, lol. Actually.. not completely. I still think Daniel and Bruno are doing an OK job, but at the same time I have seen better actors too. They're not the worst though, definitely. After seeing the preview clip for next week I realized that there are other actors on Corrie who are much worse (even if there is a LOT of hate for Daniel Brocklebank's acting in particular, don't know why), like Antony Cotton. I just watched the preview clip for next week and I bursted out laughing. His delivery of lines was so cringeworthy and not at all convincing that I just sat there. My jaw was on the floor. I could not believe what I was seeing. He couldn't even act upset, it's like he didn't care. Actually.. he didn't act. I wouldn't call that acting. He was just.. "not there". I don't understand why he's still on the soap? Like even if Daniel and Buno's acting isn't perfect, at least they try, at least they take it seriously, which is more than can be said about Antony Cotton. I was borderline disgusted by what I saw.

I haven't seen the clips you mention, but Antony Cotton is a Corrie actor who's often condemned as being very poor. Daniel and Bruno are both so far above him in acting talent. That's not to say I dislike Sean but he's better in light-hearted storylines. He didn't make for a convincing partner for Billy which is why they've been split up and Billy put with Todd (who, on paper at least, is even less suited to the vicar, but the actors make the relationship work).

Where's all this hate you've been seeing for Daniel Brocklebank's acting? I haven't come across any (though I've seen plenty for Antony Cotton). Daniel's an experienced actor who's done a lot of work outside the soap (including lots of theatre).