Corrie - The Nation's Street

[Spike]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
What happens in each of the three endings?
"The first was shot at the paintballing. Tony hits Liam with the paintball gun and tell him that the game's over. We have a bit of a chat and I pull out a real gun from my waistband and erase him that way. The second is after the stag do when everyone goes back to Tony's apartment. Liam and Tony are eventually left on their own when everyone disappears. We're on the balcony talking about the flats and Tony leans over the edge, drops a bottle, warns Liam to be careful and I throw him over and claim it was a drunken accident. The final ending is a hit and run that Tony's set up."



Interesting, I don't think it will be the paintball because there would be too many questions needed answering and there would be a suspect among the men taking part. Whereas with the hit and run it could be a random person and the balcony could be an accident or suicide attempt so less needs to be cleared up to the police

[Scarlett.]

The bloke Tony was on the phone to could have something to do with the Paintball (like making it look like some kinda accident)

[pinkmichk]

or it could be the person arranged to do the hit and run

[Mrluvaluva]

I see now why Liam's face in those photos looked weird.

[Locke.]

:| They're at the paintball now with 20 minutes left :)

[Scarlett.]

It could be the cliffhanger of tonight

[MrGaryy]

AAAAH! I'm so excited!

[Locke.]

I don't want Liam to die :sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Ooh. Carla has spilled to Leanne!

[pinkmichk]

dont think it will be paintball now cos tony would have pulled the real gun at that point
cant believe carla spilled

[Scarlett.]

Could still be paintball, they are just keeping us in suspense, it might happen on Wednesday

[Spike]

If it was the paintball it would have happened in that episode, I really though he was going to kill him after he show him with the paintball gun

[Scarlett.]

We shall have to see lol, next up is the balcony then

[pinkmichk]

could still be paintball i guess cos they will still be there wouldnt they *hopes for paintball* blimin cliffhanger come on wednesday

[Scarlett.]

Lol, I know, Tony was just standing there, so it could still happen

[BigSister]

yeah i said that to my gran i said he could shoot him wednesday first thing it looked very sinister
*stupid holiday*

[Scarlett.]

I hope so, what could he say it was though?

[pinkmichk]

a hunter in the woods :laugh: in all seriousness i have no idea :conf: and surely a paintball gun and a norm gun are gonna sound different
meh i am gonna stop analysing it cos i am talking paintball out of being a possibilty :laugh: when it still is one

[Tom4784]

I think it'll be the hit and run ending.

[Scarlett.]

Lol, I wonder who Giles was

[pinkmichk]

what was tonys friend called the one who stole kevins van? would tony call on him again as a sidekick cant remember what his name was

[Scarlett.]

There was Jimmy Dockerson

Spoiler:
I know for a fact he is involved in the murder in someway

[BigSister]

oooh might be the hit and run then

[pinkmichk]

either its hit and run or tony uses him as someone to take all the flak so the pressure isnt on tony

[Scarlett.]

Aye, but the thing is, its been said that Tony murders Liam, Jimmy doing a hit and run means Tony didnt murder him

I have a feeling it might be balcony (Tony might make it look like and accident)

[BigSister]

yes espically if Liam is drunk he could have just tripped and fell

[pinkmichk]

good point esp in that interview with the bloke who plays tony liam drops a bottle

[BigSister]

hehe i didnt know that so it might be true

[Scarlett.]

I wonder what twists will follow in the following episodes though:spin:

[Dan_]

Really enjoyed tonights episodes, kinda guessed it wouldn't be the paintball one though as it would be far too suspicious.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, Im interested to see how Wednesdays episode will play out

[Spike]

I think the murder will be on Wednesday now, with the aftermath playing out of Fridays episodes

[pinkmichk]

my friend was just saying but i didnt notice that they were paintballing middle of day but the sound effects kept playing a owl hooting epic fail on their part :laugh: like a owl would even be in a paintballing place let alone during the day

[Scarlett.]

Fans could soon be sitting down to a meal of Betty’s hotpot with a pint of Newton and Ridley’s ale, wearing Underworld’s finest lingerie

ITV is looking into developing brand ideas including Newton and Ridley beer and Underworld knickers.

The ideas were presented to the manufacturing industry at a licensing show.

An ITV spokesman said the company was looking into developing the brand ideas.

ITV.com

[Spike]

They will do anything to make some money
but I would buy the stuff

[Scarlett.]

Its quite a good idea, apparently its to tie in with the 50th Anniversary year

[Scarlett.]

ITV is to launch a new range of Coronation Street-related products to tie in with the show's 50th anniversary next year.

Rumoured brand extensions include Corrie-themed restaurants, tea sets and Underworld lingerie.

Re-opening the set at Granada Studios in Manchester for behind-the-scenes tours could also be on the cards, and may tie in with ITV's 'agreed' plans to move to Salford's mediacity:uk. The move may involve rebuilding a replica of one of Britain's most well-known streets.

Commercial brand director Gustavo Antonioni told MediaGuardian: "This is a huge change for ITV, but it is not just about the money. It is about how you grow the brand over the long term. This isn't about going out there and licensing the heck out of things.

"Our business is about creating a TV commercial that is aired a couple of times a week that people can engage with. There are going to be several events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary."

He added: "These will include a combination of tapping into past talent as well as celebrations for viewers. The UK is our biggest market right now, but we can take [the range of spinoffs] wherever we sell the show."

Earlier this month, ITV reportedly held talks with around 250 potential manufacturers. Brands already linked with the venture include Hovis and Marmite.

The commercial broadcaster has already trademarked 'Newton and Ridley', Weatherfield's fictional ale, and has also designed a logo featuring the iconic flying ducks which adorned Hilda Ogden's (Jean Alexander) wall.

Next month, Granada Ventures is to release Coronation Street: Out Of Africa, a 90-minute spinoff DVD which sees Wendi Peters return as loudmouth Cilla Battersby-Brown.

Meanwhile, a similar range of products is being planned for Emmerdale and will reportedly include Woolpack-branded drinks, a gardening club and a clothing range

Digi Spy

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street: fans of the show will be able to enjoy a pint of the hitherto-fictional Newton & Ridley bitter - a favourite in the Rover's Return. Photograph: ITV

ITV is to cash in on the popularity of Coronation Street by launching a range of spin-off products, such as Newton & Ridley beer and Rovers Return pub grub, that could make it millions of pounds.

The commercial broadcaster, which has announced it is to cut nearly 1,000 jobs because of the economic downturn, is developing a wide range of brand extensions of the popular soap in the runup to its 50th anniversary in 2010.

ITV has already trademarked Newton & Ridley, the fictional beer served in the Rovers Return pub, in preparation for its use on a range of products and also plans Corrie-themed restaurants, tea sets and clothing lines.

A range of underwear bearing the name of the Coronation Street factory, Underworld, is also in the pipeline.

ITV held talks with nearly 250 potential manufacturers at an industry licensing show at the beginning of the month, and the first products are expected in the shops in the middle of next year.

Brands also linked to Coronation Street products include Hovis and Marmite.

"This is a huge change for ITV, but it is not just about the money. It is about how you grow the brand over the long term," said Gustavo Antonioni, the commercial brands director at ITV Global Entertainment.

Speaking to MediaGuardian.co.uk at the Mipcom international programming market in Cannes, he added: "This isn't about going out there and licensing the heck out of things."

Spin-offs are also planned from ITV rural soap Emmerdale such as Woolpack-branded drinks, named after the show's pub, a gardening club and clothing ranges.

Antonioni, who previously worked for Warner Bros and Disney, said ITV had to see the soaps as commercials from which to make money.

"Our business is about creating a TV commercial that is aired a couple of times a week that people can engage with," he added.

ITV is also planning a series of events in the runup to Coronation Street's 50th anniversary in December 2010.

The broadcaster has even created a logo featuring the famous flying ducks that graced much-loved character Hilda Ogden's front room.

"There are going to be several events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary," Antonioni said.

"These will include a combination of tapping into past talent as well as celebrations for viewers."

In addition to the launch of spin-off products, ITV is also planning to reopen the Coronation Street set in Manchester to the public with behind-the-scenes tours.

Antonioni said that ITV also had global plans for Coronation Street spin-offs.

"The UK is our biggest market right now, but we can take this [the range of spin-offs] wherever we sell the show," he added.

Meanwhile, ITV is to release a new 90-minute episode of the soap on DVD featuring characters Cilla and Les in South Africa.

The DVD special is due to hit shops in early December in time for the Christmas market.


Guardian



Spin offs? sounds awesome :lovedup:
and the set is opening again!:hello:

[Scarlett.]

http://images.play.com/covers/6182149x.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Lol I have pre ordered "Out of Africa"
I notice its a 15 though
I wonder why?

[pinkmichk]

i'd love one of bettys hotpots not sure i'd want some of underworlds knickers :laugh: and dont drink beer so a pint is out

[Scarlett.]

Hmmm, Bettys hotpot :flower:
lol, maybe a Newton and Ridleys too!

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/img/150x113/Coronation-Street-Sophiya-Haque-11dea0b7-9461-4b9b-abed-0d3f03a1005c.jpg

A new sexy lady will soon be keeping the regulars on their toes at the Rovers.

Stunning Indian actress Sophiya Haque has been cast as the 51st Coronation Street barmaid.

Sophiya starts filming at the end of this month and will be seen on screen at the end of November.

Her character Poppy is a friend of Liz McDonald. Liz puts Michelle Connor’s nose out of joint when she appoints Poppy as assistant manager of the Rovers.

A Coronation Street spokesperson said: “Poppy is feisty and fun and will keep the men of Weatherfield on their toes.”

Sophiya rose to fame as a host on pop music channels in India including MTV Asia. A career in Bollywood films followed and she has also starred in the hit West End musical Bombay Dreams.

She's the second Bollywood actress to be cast on the cobbles. Ayesha Dharker plays Dev's latest love interest Tara Mandal.

[Scarlett.]

Apparently

Eileen has a sister living on the street, and her dad is to turn up and fall for Rita

[Scarlett.]

GRIEF-STRICKEN Carla Connor calls off her wedding to the Street’s Tony Gordon next week as she mourns the loss of lover Liam.

The murderous plans of twisted Tony (Gray O’Brien) backfire after he bumps off his love rival only for Carla (Alison King) to jilt him at the last minute.

Distraught over her brother-in-law’s death, she tells Tony she can’t go through with the wedding. With Liam’s blood still fresh on his hands, Tony is desperate to marry Carla. He even calls the vicar to help persuade her to become his wife.

The storyline is already a massive hit. Monday’s show pulled in a peak of 10.4million viewers. Viewers can see Tony finally bump off Liam, on Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1.

[Scarlett.]

Since arriving on the cobbled streets of Coronation Street last year, Tony Gordon has caused a stir amongst the Weatherfield residents.

However, the businessman is about to play his dirtiest trick yet when he puts an end to his fiancée Carla's affair with Liam Connor.

In real life, actor Gray O'Brien reveals what it is like to play the ITV1 soap's bad guy.

Warning: The following interview may contain spoilers.

How has the reaction to your character been so far?

I was worried when I heard the storyline. I was worried that I was going to be the most hated man in soap, but I think you'll agree after watching it there's two sides to this.

I don't know what will happen on Friday. I'm not going to be in the country, so we'll see what happens. I expect to get a bit of stick for it, but I think there's an interest in Tony because he's not just the villain.

There's other sides to him and the onion starts to unpeel and I think the audience are interested in seeing the unravelling of Tony and that's the fun part to play.

Liam Connor (Rob James-Collier) and Carla Connor (Alison King)
Carla and Liam have been having an affair behind Tony's back

You filmed three endings - why?

Because of the press interest. We tried to keep it to ourselves because every time we turn up at a location there are people waiting for us and it's always revealed the next day, so it's just a way to keep it guarded.

What is it like being part of such a huge storyline?

It's actually just being involved in Coronation Street as a whole, it's great to be involved in this iconic show. I don't think it really matters what role you play - to be part of it is a great honour.

To be at the forefront of it is quite daunting though, but it's been really exciting too.

How many people have you told what really happens?

I haven't told anybody. I've absolutely kept it under my hat. I don't have anything to gain by telling anyone, because it ruins it.

I just had my mother on the phone saying 'why don't you tell us?'

Did you know when you accepted the role the storyline would develop like this?

Tony and Liam
Three different endings of Liam's murder have been shot

Coming in to play the Coronation Street villain has a life span, so I was aware of that.

I knew he was going to be villainous, but I think it was all based on audience reaction that they liked him and the writers just went with it. So it's been a really organic process, I don't think I expected this to happen, quite as it has happened.

I think it's certainly going to play on till next year, but I don't know how long for. I was aware that I wasn't coming in for 20 years on the street, that was never the case.

Do you have any ideas as to what should happen to Tony?

None at all, I've just spent three hours on the train with the producer and she wasn't giving anything away.

I've dropped a few hints. Obviously he's got to come to an end, and whether that will be a grisly end or whatever, I don't know.

I've got great faith in the writers at Coronation Street and entrust that they'll keep the momentum with the character going.

He's a great character to play and he's popular so I do trust whichever way it ends will be the correct ending.

Gray O'Brien was speaking to BBC entertainment reporter Fiona Pryor.

The denouement to the Liam, Carla and Tony storyline is on ITV1 on Friday 17 October from 1930 BST.

BBC News

[NettoSuperstar!]

OOooooh Coro love it! I think they should keep Tone, hes great....maybe he could kill Carla and invite everyone round for dinner...know watta mean:wink:

[pinkmichk]

cant believe they are making us wait til friday guess that does rule out paintball then cos friday is supposed to be the evening part of the day isnt it

[Scarlett.]

I think I do :yuk: lol
I think he is staying till at least next summer :hugesmile:

[NettoSuperstar!]

Oh good

[Scarlett.]

I just read that the 7000th episode will be in January

[Locke.]

Lets hope tonights the night.

[Tom]

Its Friday it happens, I just checked the EPG. The first line is "Will Tony finally win Carla from Liam?" with the second episode Maria's devastated to find she's too pregnant to tell Liam their news.

[Scarlett.]

Very sad episode tonight, Liam will die not knowing
A. He will have a kid
B. Thinking Carla doesnt love him

[pinkmichk]

i know i felt for him at the end
cop out on corries part paintball would have been so good

[Scarlett.]

Aye, but it wouldnt really have been possible

[Spike]

I'm disappointed its not going to be a paintball death

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, same, but it was a really good episode tonight
My heart really broke for Liam and Carla

[Spike]

Yeah it was a really good episode tonight, Carla is one of my favourite characters now
and I am kinda glad Liam is being killed off

[Jake!]

Nah, I'm not. Liam's great!

[Scarlett.]

Carla was amazing tonight, so was Liam :love:

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street's David Platt looks set to return to his bad boy ways when his jailbird friend joins him in Weatherfield.

Twisted David, who is played by Jack P Shepherd, palled up with Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey) when they were behind bars together.

And the Daily Star says the character - who will arrive in a stolen car - is being brought back.

A source told the paper: "Graeme will not be an out-and-out bad lad.

"He will just be easily led and confused between right and wrong."

But the insider added that the troubled partners in crime will "get involved in all sorts of low level dodgy dealings" in upcoming scenes in the ITV soap.

[BigSister]

oh so jhe isnt dead tjhats good i missed the episode last night as mky grandad was watchiong the football

[Scarlett.]

No he dies tommorow night :dance:
First episode :bouncy:

[Jake!]

I really do think there's going to be a huge twist, and I just don't know why.

[Scarlett.]

I think there could be too, but dont get yer hopes up lol

[Jake!]

Well if there isnt I'll be very disappointed, because Corrie is certainly the most cleverest and can do better than just plain old hit and run.

[Scarlett.]

True :colour:

[Jake!]

I wouldnt be surprised ifits Crla in the end who kills him. Tony tells Carla that if she doesn't find a way to kill Liam, the wedding is off or something. Maybe flashbacks explain it...

[Scarlett.]

Nah, I dont think Carla would kill Liam, she doesnt have it in her

[Jake!]

But to be with Tony she would.

[Scarlett.]

Nah, she doesnt love Tony, she loves Liam more

[Scarlett.]

A bit more news now on what we can expect when David Platt's old cellmate Graeme (Craig Gazey) looks him up soon.

We've already heard about him and David stealing a car, though the Daily Star today reckons that Graeme shows up in the car to begin with and asks David to hide it in Gail's garage.

Apparently Graeme is set to be in the Street for quite a while (hurrah!), and the Star's Corrie mole says, "Graeme will not be an out-and-out bad lad. He'll just be easily led and confused between right and wrong. He'll definitely have a soft side, and the writers have also been told he must also have a wicked sense of humour."

He soon gets himself a job when Ashley takes him on at the butcher's (presumably having been penniless a while ago, Ashley is now bucking economic trends). "I've always wanted to butch," is his plea for employment.

[Scarlett.]

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A Out of Africa cover I found while searching the intarwebs, I dont think its the official one though, if it is, its a bit bland

[Nicky.]

I much prefer the one in your sig!

[Scarlett.]

It actually doesnt look too bad without the white background

[Nicky.]

Its just like.. so plain ! :\ x

[Jake!]

The old one was better. Whats the film about?

[Scarlett.]

Cilla, Chesney, Kirk, and Fiz are planning a big con in Sun City in Africa
It comes out on the 10th November

[Jake!]

Oh, is it like a TV film or feature.

[Scarlett.]

A DVD film lol
It only £13 though, theres a link under the pic in my sig
You can buy it from there (Dont worry, if you click the link, it wont put you down to buy it straight away LOL)

[Scarlett.]

Tonights the night:thumbs2:

Dont forget, all endings will be on ITV.com afte the murder too

[Firewire]

Oh can't wait.

[Scarlett.]

I think its Hit and Run fo sure

[pinkmichk]

i cant wait
the ending i wanted has missed its chance so i agree on hit and run

[Scarlett.]

I think it will be pretty sinister that Tony will be able to be on the scene, but not suspected

[pinkmichk]

i agree going on what we have seen already its bound to be good whatever happens but i think hit and run cos that drags it out to end of show and a proper cliffhanger until monday

[Scarlett.]

Nope, 2nd part, the news of the Murder hits the street

[pinkmichk]

oooooh
wonder if its gonna live up to the standard hollyoaks have set with tina

[Scarlett.]

What happened there?

[Scarlett.]

You’ll be able to watch all three alternative endings for tonight’s exciting episodes of Corrie exclusively on itv.com.

Tonight’s the night Tony Gordon kills his love rival Liam Connor – but no one knows how he does it.

Three endings for Liam’s death have been filmed – but only one will be broadcast on ITV1.

However Corrie lovers don’t despair, you’ll be able to watch all three murders exclusively on itv.com right after the show with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how they were filmed.

Will Tony shoot Liam dead, have him killed in a hit and run or push him from a balcony at Victoria Court?

Come back later to watch all three dramatic versions.

For now, say goodbye to Liam by visiting his departure lounge where you can watch his best clips. Also watch tributes from the cast, download your very own creepy murder mask and lots more, on our Liam Murder Special page.


ITV.com

[NettoSuperstar!]

I love Coro but not that much:spin:

[pinkmichk]

it was on the first look one one character died and it was all very sad i was bawling :blush: so wonder if corrie will be on the same kind of par

[Scarlett.]

Lol, maybe not sad
but it will be good

[Scarlett.]

Not long now!:elephant::cheer:

[Spike]

Can't wait for the murder, I hope it lives up to the expectation

[Scarlett.]

Lol, its deffo the Hit & Run, I hope the fallout is good

[Locke.]

I don't want Liam to die :sad:
He's the best character :mad:

[Scarlett.]

lol, everyone has to go sometime, like Danny did :bawling:

[pinkmichk]

can someone give me a quick rundown for the last 10 ish minutes had to put daughter to bed

[Gemmer-x]

Noooooooooooo. Tony's such a w***er :(

[Scarlett.]

LIAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm


Why did the Rovers change btw? xD



but still... LIAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm

[Locke.]

OMG I MISSED IT :sad:
When is it repeated?

[Spike]

I wanted something better to happen, I still think it should have been the paintball one
Hopefully the reaction will be good

[Scarlett.]

I liked it all, a lot better than expected, I just expected a basic death, but the camera angles and music =D

[Scarlett.]

The other endings are up on ITV.com

[Scarlett.]

Liam :sad:

Tony is panicing

[Spike]

Its so sad, I loved Liam
I would be really scared if Tony gave me that evil look he does, he is one terrifying man

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, he does have a councience though, when Maria said baby, you could see he regretted what he had done

[Scarlett.]

Loved the last scene with Tony at the canal

[Callum]

Such a sad episode, my nan was crying. I really felt for Maria and Carla. On a lighter note though, I loved the hen night pub scene where Rita was getting in on all the action, that was funny. :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Lol, Rita is really a dirty ol' gal

I spotted a Harry Hill moment
"Supper?" "Supper" "Supper" "Supper" lol

Did anyone notice the changing wallpaper in the Rovers?

I wonder if the next episode will skip a week to catch up with us?

[Dan_]

A couple of excellent episodes tonight.Tony is seriously scary, I'd have wanted to go home early if I caught anyone staring at me like that.

What was that 'supper' nonscence all about? lol.Kevin singing along to "Who's Going To Drive You Home" was pretty funny too.

[Callum]

I will have to start watching this again, I used to love it but then went off it, but judging by tonight's episodes it's got good again.

[pinkmichk]

was fab tonight although still think it should have been paintball
he was feeling the guilt when maria turned up and said she was pregnant i was crying at her putting his hand on her belly
tony has a evil stare its the kinda one that would give me nightmares if someone did it to me

[Scarlett.]

Aye, we will be seeing a different side to Tony soon

Plus, we have a good episode next week with Stape and Rosie

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye, we will be seeing a different side to Tony soon

Plus, we have a good episode next week with Stape and Rosie

Stape should be careful letting that cat off the leash :wink:

[Scarlett.]

I know xD
Argh! now Murder week is over ITV havent released the new spoilers on Friday

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com//img/original/17102015-9040ac8c-0437-491f-b5b3-d70d0cce09ee.jpg


I knew I wasnt going mad

The producers decided to change the wallpaper in the Rovers since the old one was dreary

[Locke.]

It's on at 12.30 (5 mins) on ITV2 for anyone who wants to rewatch it.

Missed it earlier so will be watching for the first time:spin2:

[Scarlett.]

Brilliant episodes :hugesmile:
I got caught up in them:hugesmile:

[Locke.]

I didn't like it :sad:
It would have been good if it ended with Tony above him but without the speech.

[Tom]

I'm glad it wasn't Tony in the car, that would have been too predictable

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by David_Purdy
I didn't like it :sad:
It would have been good if it ended with Tony above him but without the speech. Aye, but Tony is the kind of guy who needs to have the last words

[Locke.]

This second show is quite good though

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, the only thing that didnt fit in well was David, Tina, Darryl and Amber

[Spike]

Helen Flanagan has admitted that she felt nervous when Coronation Street producers started to offer her grittier storylines.

The 18-year-old's character Rosie Webster has been pushed to the forefront with a number of dramatic plots on the ITV1 soap in recent years.

In 2007, Rosie was seen starting an affair with her teacher, John Stape (Graeme Hawley). More recently, the teen has disappeared in mysterious circumstances.

"It can be hard to get your head around it sometimes. I was a little bit jittery and I suppose it was difficult to take on at first," Helen told the Belfast Telegraph. "But I think it's important to stretch yourself as an actor and I've been learning so much as we go along."

Asked about Rosie's disappearance, Flanagan said: "It's actually all going to come out in a special episode, so all will be explained next Monday, it's a really big episode and there's going to be a lot of exciting storylines coming out of it.

"I can't wait to sit down and watch it because you only get to see your own scenes being shot so it'll be great to see it all come together. All I can say is I'm going to stay missing for another while yet."

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a133009/corrie-star-helen-reveals-plot-jitters.html)

[Scarlett.]

A special episode? Sounds cool :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

We can announce today that Corrie's Andy Whyment and his wife, Nicola, are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, named Tommy. Tommy was born on October 13 and weighed in at 6 pounds 14 ounces. OK Magazine featured Andy and Nicole's wedding photos, and very likely they will soon be featuring the baby snaps as well.

That's baby number two now arrived, out of the many cast members (or their parnters) that are expecting. Julia Haworth had her baby in the summer and we should be hearing about Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas' baby soon.


Corrieblog


Congratz Andy!

[Lewis.]

Wheres Rosie.. There she is.. In Johns Grans Flat.. Acting like a Cat :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

:laugh:

Its good that we aint going back to the normal street on Monday:spin:

[Lewis.]

Chewy.. You absolutely LOVE corrie dont you. :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Lol thats stating the obvious :xyxwave:

[Scarlett.]

ITV.com have added an Out of Africa section to the site and there is a small promo scene too

[Scarlett.]

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[Spike]

Not many people have turned up for the funeral

[rayheartbliss]

Originally posted by Chewy
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thats not a lot of people!

[Spike]

Coronation Street's Carla Connor will be at the centre of a number of dramatic plots in the coming weeks, a report claims.

According to The Sun, the character will be pushed to the forefront before actress Alison King departs the ITV1 soap temporarily for maternity leave.

Carla has already been involved in Liam Connor's (Rob James-Collier) murder storyline, which attracted 9.39m viewers on Friday night.

An insider told the newspaper: "She has got lots of huge storylines lined up before she goes. Her character is very much the centre of attention following Liam's death.

"We'll see her run a whole gamut of emotions as she decides whether or not to go ahead with her marriage to Tony [Gordon]. She's a huge name on the Street and fans love her."

In a recent interview with DS, Corrie's lead producer Kim Crowther confirmed that she had big plans for the character.

She said: "We've got lots of other exciting things planned for Carla, so when Alison returns from maternity leave, she'll be very busy."

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a133070/high-drama-planned-for-corries-carla.html)

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I thought more would be there for his funeral, he seemed a popular guy
Glad Carla will be at the forefront of the show

[Scarlett.]

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[Dan_]

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/6333/2210658bp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Cat in using all the hot water shocker :whistle:

[Scarlett.]

EX-CORRIE star Bruce Jones said playing Les Battersby wrecked his life — and claimed he was RELIEVED when he was sacked after a 19-pint bender.

Bruce was axed after a foul-mouthed drunken rant in which he slated co-stars and revealed the outcome of the soap’s top secret, the Tracy Barlow murder plot.

In The Dark Side Of Fame, he told Piers Morgan his life was made hell by fans thinking he really was Les — as well as long hours on set. He said of his sacking: “I was upset for half an hour then I said to my agent, ‘I feel there’s a weight off my shoulders’.”

Bruce, 55, also told of his horror at finding the body of fourth Yorkshire Ripper victim, Jean Jones. He said: “She had her hair burned, face smashed in, disembowelled.

“I had nightmares for years. I still do.”

The show is on BBC1, tonight at 10.35pm.

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

Three different versions of the murder of Corrie character Liam Connor proved a killer hit for the ITV website, with over 650,000 views of the extra footage over the weekend.

Fans were given access to all three murders - filmed to act as decoys to prevent details of the real ending from getting out - plus a look behind the scenes at the filming of each one.

The three versions saw Liam shot during Tony's stag night paintballing session, pushed from a high balcony on the morning of the stag night and finally being knocked down by a car on the stag night. The latter version was the final ending.

As ‘murder week’ came to a close with Liam’s murder on Friday October 17, fans were already logging on to itv.com/coronationstreet to watch the alternative endings that weren’t screened on TV. In the three hours after the programme half a million of the three different endings were viewed. Over 5,000 have downloaded a mask of Tony, the character suspected of being behind the murder.

Fans could also watch exclusive behind the scenes footage, interviews with directors, stuntmen and actors. The extra content was produced by the ITV Digital Productions unit.

A spokesman for ITV said: “Having gone to trouble of shooting the different murders it was felt that loyal fans of the show should be given the opportunity to watch them all. Our hunch that this footage would be popular was proved right – in fact far more people watched it than we predicted.

“Viewers want to engage with our content on many levels and our website offers us the platform to let them do so. This is all part of making the ITV website the home for fans of our shows and is just one example of what they can expect over the coming months.”

It is the second time that ITV.com users have been able to view an alternative ending online.

In 2007 Coronation Street fans had the opportunity to watch Tracy Barlow being found not guilty of murdering Charlie Stubbs on ITV.com just minutes after the real ending showing her being found guilty was shown on TV.

ITV.com has seen a massive rise in users and video views, with almost 7 million unique users recorded last month - an increase of 28% year on year - and video views leaping by 347%.


ITV Press Centre

[Scarlett.]

Rosarrrr!!!!!:hello:

[Scarlett.]

Wasnt expecting Tony to be lurking around Liams death spot O_O

[Dan_]

Rosie's acting wasn't exactly the best at times tonight.

[Scarlett.]

Tonights episode seemed weird after last weeks 24 thing

[Dan_]

Aye,especially since it's moved onto another major storyline with Stape and Rosie.I thought they might have left it another week.

Some of the things Dev did tonight very strange but made me laugh.

[Scarlett.]

Lol yeah xD
The Devster rocks

It seemed disjointed tonight, before I realised it wasnt in real time any longer

I dont know how the Stape storyline ends yet :sad: I hope its good

[pinkmichk]

i expected yesterdays to be better after all the buildup to last week

[NettoSuperstar!]

I knew it was Stape...well ever since he went into hospital and was desperate to get back to the house

[Hugo]

Last nights episode was a big let down.

[BigSister]

weññ I didmnt watch ñast nights as we went shopping
I liked fridays though naughty tony though

[Scarlett.]

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and John (Graeme Hawley) are back from their weekend way and the first thing on John’s mind is getting over to his gran’s house to feed the ‘cat’. But he’s distracted by a taxi job and leaves without his keys and mobile phone. When Fiz discovers that Lloyd (Craig Charles) hasn’t been feeding the cat at all she panics and takes the keys to feed the cat herself. When John discovers from Eileen (Sue Cleaver) what Fiz is planning he panics and races across town – with his passengers still in the cab - to try and get to his gran’s house before Fiz. Meanwhile Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is anticipating John’s return and has armed herself with a towel rail to attack him. Will John be in time to avert disaster?

Maria (Samia Smith) is still tormented by the amount of calls on Liam’s phone to Carla. Tom (Philip McGinley) tries to calm her down telling her they were all calls about the stag night details. But when she takes a call on the phone for Carla or Tom about Lad Rags she sees red. Is Maria edging closer to the truth about Carla and Liam?

Steve (Simon Gregson) is worried when Michelle (Kym Marsh) asks Becky (Katherine Kelly) to stand in for her whiles she helps JD out at a gig. When Dan (Matthew Crompton) starts winding Steve and Becky up Steve starts to wonder if he knows something.

Elsewhere – Norris’s (Malcolm Hebdon) obsession with entering competitions is driving Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) to distraction and Pam (Kate Anthony) tries to persuade Molly (Vicky Binns) to go to a wedding fayre.

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 3 November 8.30pm

A happy Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) has arrived at John’s gran’s house and is looking for the cat but she can’t find any evidence of a cat and instead finds evidence of another kind which knocks her sick – whose is the women’s underwear drying on the back of a chair?

Meanwhile John (Graeme Hawley) is racing across town and arrives at the house just as Fiz starts to head upstairs to investigate some noises she has heard. A stunned Fiz is forced to listen as he explains that Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is locked in the attic and that he abducted her five weeks ago. She races to the attic to see the horrible truth for herself but Rosie is armed and lying in wait.

Maria (Samia Smith) tells Tom (Philip McGinley) she is going to find out more about Carla’s involvement in Lad Rags forcing him to come clean about Carla investing in the business. He tries to convince her it was all above board and purely a business arrangement but Maria decides to seek out Tony (Gray O’Brien) and see if he knew what was going on. How will Tony react?

Dan (Matthew Crompton) is winding Steve (Simon Gregson) up about his stamina and Steve is worried that he is going to drop him in it so he suggests Becky (Katherine Kelly) start flirting with other guys to put him off the scent. But how does he feel when she starts giving JD (Paul David Gough) the come-on?

Elsewhere Norris (Malcolm Hebdon) takes his quest to win the competitions a little too far for Rita’s (Barbara Knox) liking.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

***

Wednesday 5 November 7.30pm

John (Graeme Hawley) lies unconscious on the bed after being hit by Rosie (Helen Flanagan) who has raced out of the house with Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) in hot pursuit. Still stunned by what John has done Fiz manages to persuade Rosie she wants to help and calls the police. Back at the Websters’, Sophie (Brooke Vincent) is opening a birthday card when the call comes in from Rosie. Overjoyed, they race to John’s gran’s house to find her safe with the police. But, as John is taken away, a devastated Fiz has to return to Coronation Street and explain to Kirk (Andrew Whyment) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh) what has happened.

Maria (Samia Smith) feels bad about accusing Liam of getting up to something with Carla even though he is dead and not there to defend himself. Tom (Philip McGinley) tries again to explain that he set up the deal with Carla behind Liam’s back but Maria can’t stop the niggling doubt that something was going on.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) offers to get some fireworks for Simon (Alexander Bain) but when he still hasn’t returned by nightfall Ken (William Roache) is forced to go to the Kabin and get some instead. Will Peter let his son down again?

Steve (Simon Gregson) and Becky (Katherine Kelly) are alarmed to see Hooch (Dominic Carter) arrive in the Rovers and Steve desperately tries to distract Michelle. But once she’s out of the way Becky goes into flirting overdrive with Steve for Hooch’s benefit.

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

***

Friday 7 November

With Rosie (Helen Flanagan) safely back at home Sally (Sally Whittaker) and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) still have many unanswered questions and are surprised when Rosie defends John’s actions. But when Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) gets wind of Rosie’s return and arrives at the house with a bunch of flowers for her Sally is suspicious of his motives. She quizzes Rosie who eventually caves in and confides in Sally about the video of Carla and Liam kissing.

Elsewhere Rosie’s return is not the only thing rattling Tony – his accountant spells out in no uncertain terms that his business is in dire straits and he is hugely in debt. Unless he starts selling the apartments things will get a lot worse.

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) knows that she has to try and convince everyone that she knew nothing about John (Graeme Hawley) keeping Rosie a prisoner but she also knows that she has to go and see John to find out some answers of her own. But all of this has to be put on hold when the police arrive to ask her some questions.

Things aren’t looking too good for Janice (Vicky Entwistle) - she is due in court later for the lottery fraud. Leanne (Jane Danson) is grateful to her for keeping her name out of it and agrees to go with her to court. But Janice still has a lot of work to do to win the other factory girls round.

Ken (William Roache) is grilling a weary Peter (Chris Baldwin) about his plans for Simon (Alexander Bain) and points out that he needs to enroll him in school. At the moment though it is all Peter can do to stay awake whilst he is in charge of his son, never mind plan his future.

This episode is written by Lucy Gannon, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

***

Friday 7 November 8.30pm

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) doesn't understand why the police want to talk to her until it suddenly dawns on her that they think she was involved. She is eventually released after convincing them that she had no idea what John (Graeme Hawley) was up to. John is delighted when she turns up to see him but she makes it clear that she only wants answers and as far as she is concerned it is over.

Sally (Sally Whittaker) decides to see Rosie’s (Helen Flanagan) footage of Carla and Liam for herself and manages to save the information onto a memory stick just before Tony (Gray O’Brien) arrives at the office. He’s oblivious to what is going on however as he is more concerned with his finances and resorts forging Carla’s signature so he can take money from the payroll to finance his property business. Is it all falling apart for Mr Gordon?

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is struggling with being a full time dad and despite Ashley (Steven Arnold) telling him that things will get better he decides the only option is to do a runner and leave Simon (Alexander Bain) with Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride). But Ken rumbles his plan and insists he stay and face up to his responsibilities.

Janice (Vicky Entwistle) comes back from court having being given community service but she gets no sympathy from the ex-colleagues who make it clear they wish she had been locked up.

Pam (Kate Anthony) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) find themselves caught up in another of Pam’s scams when she ‘treats’ them to a slap up meal at a posh restaurant.

This episode is written by Julie Jones, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Last nights episode was a big let down. Yeah, even as a big fan, I could help feel it was all a bit disjointed

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by tooperfect
Last nights episode was a big let down. Yeah, even as a big fan, I could help feel it was all a bit disjointed

The Stape and Rosie thing didn't really feel that realistic to me.He goes away for hours, couldn't she have smashed her way out of it by now? Also as comedic as it was,would she really be worried about hobnobs and Heat magazine? :laugh:

[Nicky.]

I kept giggling at last nights ep! I have no idea why!

When she was going on about hobnobs, it was seriously cracking me up!

I think it was because it was so shockingly unrealistic!!


--

Next week looks a good week! Teh Stape and Fizzy split up again, ey!? Shocker !! xD

[Corkie]

I think it was to show that Rosie knows she is ok with John and he isn't going to hurt her.

It was a bit silly.

Also I think Rosie was going a bit insane being couped inside for a month now? So all she cares about are the little things. :puzzled::laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Corkie


Also I think Rosie was going a bit insane being couped inside for a month now? So all she cares about are the little things. :puzzled::laugh: Yeah, that seemed realistic IMO, Rosie will have been waiting all day for a little something


About Tony's downfall, dont build apartment buildings during the credit crunch >_<

[Scarlett.]

I have heard from a few places that there will be a death this Chrimbo

Two names have popped up


Jed Stone - Tony silences him after he [possibly] ruins Tony and Carla's wedding day, also as Tony is on a downward spiral

Emily Bishop - Dies on Christmas day in her armchair while Norris has dinner with factory worker Wiki

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/img/150x113/Coronation-Street-in-South-Africa-D-efee73b5-b965-4fa2-a310-4421fda9fb65.jpg

From ITV.com

[Corkie]

I'm hoping Emily, I think she's a good character but it would be better if christmas a kind of main character died... so if Jed died I know he used to be in but I don't think many people would know him very well.

But why would Norris be with Wiki? :conf: :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Lol cause he has dinner at Christmas with her, so I read
I think maybe Norris might move out of Emily's for Jed to come in, and Norris and Wiki will live in the same building (theory lolz)

I think it might be Jed, he is going to live at Emily's so maybe something will happen there

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol cause he has dinner at Christmas with her, so I read
I think maybe Norris might move out of Emily's for Jed to come in, and Norris and Wiki will live in the same building (theory lolz)

I think it might be Jed, he is going to live at Emily's so maybe something will happen there

Have Norris and Wiki ever talked to one another lol? :laugh:

It would be quite a funny doubt-act though :spin:

[Scarlett.]

Lol I dont think so, but I heard she will be getting her own storyline :bouncy:

[Tom4784]

I think it'll probably be Jed who's killed off, We would have heard about it if emily was to leave sicne she's been in it for ages.

Who's Wiki??

[Scarlett.]

Factory girl Wiki, the polish one, her name is pronounced Vicky

Yeah, Emily has been in it since Episode 2, so its likely we would have heard

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol I dont think so, but I heard she will be getting her own storyline :bouncy:

Yay! She's one of my favourite characters :spin:

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by Chewy
Factory girl Wiki, the polish one, her name is pronounced Vicky

Yeah, Emily has been in it since Episode 2, so its likely we would have heard

OOOOH! I know who she is, the way her name is spelt confused me!

[Scarlett.]

Aye, same, I wonder if the real reason behind Kasia's death will ever come out?
That'd be cool:dance:

[Mrluvaluva]

Who's Jed?

[Mrluvaluva]

Who's Kasia?

[Scarlett.]

Jed Stone
http://www.corrieblog.tv/jedStone2008.jpg

Kasia was the factory worker who died when falling down the stairs and Paul, Carla and Liam had to cover it up

[Tom4784]

I doubt it'll ever by brought up again, Like the alex storyline it didn't really resonate with audiences so I doubt either will be mentioned again.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Chewy

Jed Stone
http://www.corrieblog.tv/jedStone2008.jpg

Kasia was the factory worker who died when falling down the stairs and Paul, Carla and Liam had to cover it up


Ahhh. I thought Tony smothered Jed with a pillow?

[Scarlett.]

Im not sure, I think its lurking under the surface, waiting to rear its head, same with Carla's brother

[Tom]

Out of Emily and Jed, Jed will die. He was never brought in to last, Emily is one of the longest serving ones so it would have made headlines.

I don't think the thing about Kasia will ever come out either, only 3 out of 5 are left, the 2 main ones have gone and its been covered to the rest.

[Scarlett.]

I suppose lol


Apparently they are filming Tony's wedding at the moment, and Jed is to make a suprise at the wedding, possibly ruining it, and we know Tony is under pressure, after Rosie tells Sally about the footage, and he is in debt too

[Scarlett.]

Peter Barlow will soon return to Weatherfield as a single dad.

His ex-wife, Lucy, passed away and her dying wish was that Peter should take care of their son, Simon. Peter took the boy back to his new home in Portsmouth but found he needed some support from his family. We'll let actor Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, tell you more...

What reaction does Peter’s reappearance get from the other residents?
Ken and Deirdre are surprised to see him, especially when they discover he’s got Simon with him. Ken’s supporting him but there are a lot of issues there with Ken and Peter’s relationship. It’s a deep, complex story about two fathers and a son trying to love each other but with so much water under the bridge.

How’s he feeling about being a dad?
He’s terrified. He’s trying to be a dad to Simon and he’s trying to love him but he doesn’t know how. He loves him but he doesn’t know how to give him what he needs and he’s fearful of that. If he’s being cold it’s only because he doesn’t feel good enough. He feels the gap is so big between them that he can’t build that bridge. He thinks Simon would be better off with a proper family, not a dysfunctional one like the Barlows.

How does he handle it?
He’s all over the place, he can’t cope at all. Drink is becoming an issue and his self-esteem is low. He can’t see a way out and he can’t imagine doing this for the rest of his life.

Do you think he needs to grow up a bit and face up to his responsibilities?
Maybe. He could be seen as a coward but Peter believes he’s doing the right thing. He hasn’t got the tools to look after Simon and give him what he needs. Sometimes we’ll see his point and sometimes we won’t.

What’s he been doing while he’s been away?
He’s been running a bookies in Portsmouth with Adam. I don’t think there’s been anyone significant in Portsmouth and life is complicated enough for Peter without a woman. But this is Peter and he soon takes a liking to someone and that person is Leanne. There’s a lot of flirting together and she’s helping out with Simon but it looks like he’s going to mess it up when he starts drinking too much.

How long will Peter be around for?
I’m here for a year to start with so it will be interesting to see what direction Peter takes. He has the potential to be a very good dad but at the minute he feels like everything is conspiring against him and he hasn’t got the confidence or the self-esteem to cope.

How does it feel to be back in Corrie?
It’s great to be back, I’m really enjoying it. It’s nice to see everyone and I’ve been lucky again that the writers have given me such a good storyline. It’s very human, which I love. It’s a big emotional journey about a dad trying to love his little boy. You’ll love him and hate him watching it.

[Jake!]

Peter's Back. He was one of my favs for some reason. Corrie's coming back to us now...

[Scarlett.]

I like Peter too :hugesmile:
Im glad he has been brought back fulltime

[Jake!]

I always thought that they had many good storyline they could do for him and they never done them...

[Scarlett.]

Aye, now they have the chance =3

[Scarlett.]

Much better episode tonight, good to see Maria's parents back :bouncy:

[Jake!]

Originally posted by Chewy
Much better episode tonight, good to see Maria's parents back :bouncy:

Were they ever in it before, I can't remember.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, a few years back I think, only to give Kirk the kennels

[Jake!]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, a few years back I think, only to give Kirk the kennels

Really, I've been watching Corrie a long time then, I started when that Mya done all Dev's shops in.

[Scarlett.]

Haha same (although I used to just watch it before, never really payed attention)


It happened in 2005 (I think :joker:)

[Jake!]

Wow, thats a long time, I've been watching HollyOaks & EE a long time to then...

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Chewy
Much better episode tonight, good to see Maria's parents back :bouncy:

Yeah, it seemed more believable tonight.Rosie's starting to actually act like someone being held captive, rather than just a bored teenager.

Found Blanche funny tonight, waving that little French flag and shouting "they'll be delighted":laugh:

[Jake!]

Blanche has always been one of the funniest...

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, Stape was showing signs of being a psycho too

Blanche was hirrarious :laugh:

[Jake!]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, Stape was showing signs of being a psycho too

Blanche was hirrarious :laugh:

Stape has always been a psycho, saw this coming. Dunno how it'll end though.

[Scarlett.]

I think I do
Fiz finds Rosie and Stape is arrested
but I somehow think that isnt the end of it

[Jake!]

Originally posted by Chewy
I think I do
Fiz finds Rosie and Stape is arrested
but I somehow think that isnt the end of it

Never is with soaps.

[Scarlett.]

I think he will do something worse if he is released on bail

[Dan_]

Make an actual fizzbomb? :tongue:

[Scarlett.]

Haha!!!!:joker:
that would be weirdly awesome xD

[Tom]

Just on a pedantic level its 'an alcoholic' not 'a alcoholic'. Yes I know I'm sad but small things annoy me :blush2::joker:

[Scarlett.]

:blush2:

[supernoodles!]

would be funny if it was ken

[Scarlett.]

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MARIA Connor looks set to be evil Tony’s next victim — after she susses he murdered her husband.

The downtrodden Corrie crimper realises the terrible truth when she finds out Tony’s new bride Carla had a fling with her hubby Liam.

Suddenly she sees that jealous Tony (Gray O’Brien) had a motive for wanting Liam dead.

Tony ... on wedding day

Tony ... on wedding day

And she eventually accuses the factory boss of being behind Liam’s hit-and-run — putting her own life in danger.

The penny finally drops at Tony and Carla’s wedding.

Amid the celebrations, pregnant Maria cannot hold back her grief at the loss of her own husband.

She is found crying by Sally Webster (Sally Whittaker). Sozzled Sally has just been snapped at by Carla (Alison King) for being drunk — and when she spies Maria, realises how she can get revenge on Carla.

So she tells the weeping widow Liam had been having an affair with the bride.

She even shows Maria the mobile phone footage of the cheating pair that daughter Rosie (Helen Flanagan) took — and which Tony believed had been safely destroyed.

Sally’s drunken plan works — and Maria, played by Samia Smith, 26, screams at Carla, ruining her big day.

But later when the chaos dies down, Maria realises Tony knew of the affair — and had a motive for wanting Carla’s secret love dead.

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She also realises that as the death took place at Tony’s own stag do, he had every opportunity to plan a hit and run. She ransacks his office looking for clues and tells everyone her fears.

An insider at the ITV1 soap said: “Sadly her friends think grief-stricken Maria is losing the plot.

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“They even arrange for a psychiatric doctor to visit her. Maria then puts her own life in mortal danger when she phones Tony and tells him, ‘You killed Liam and I’ll prove it. And don’t think I’m going to go away — because I’ll never stop till I see you rotting in prison’.

“Viewers will be on the edge of their seats willing her to succeed but scared Tony will silence her first.”

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

ROVERS barmaid Becky Granger shocks punters when she declares her undying love for boss Steve McDonald.

The couple, who had shared one drunken night of nookie, get down and dirty yet again.

And this time they cannot hide their true feelings for each other. Becky and Steve sleep together after Steve lies for her at her trial for assault.

He said she was with him the night the police alleged that she committed a string of crimes including theft, vandalism and wilful damage.

In an emotional speech, Steve (Simon Gregson, 32) tells the court: “We have been having an affair for about a year and she was with me all night.”

The judge dismisses the case and Becky (Katherine Kelly, 28) walks free. Outside court, she thanks Steve for his support, telling him: “You are the best bloke in the whole world.

“When you were saying those things on the stand, you had me in tears. For a minute I thought you were telling the truth.”

Steve then gives her a long passionate kiss, saying: “I wasn’t pretending. I really do love you and all I want is for us to be together for the rest of our lives.”

They then rush off to a hotel for a session of nookie.

And Steve promises he will tell live-in girlfriend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh, 31) the truth.

An insider said: “The scriptwriters have been desperate to get Steve and Becky together. They have a great future marked out for them.”

Daily Star

[Locke.]

I hate the way friends always think they're crazy when things like this happen on TV :mad::mad::mad:

And while Tony's going on a murder spree I hope he finishes Deidree off aswell.

[Scarlett.]

I always knew Tony would shape up to be the next Tricky Dicky, and his wife saying he was psycho confirmed it for me

I wonder what he will do to Maria? I think he will try and get her killed, but it will fail

[Locke.]

Yeah I don't think she will die, he'll probably get caught trying to murder her or something.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, although it probs wont happen until next year I think

Tony's downfall should be good, it begins in November after his finacial advisor tells him he is in debt, and things will only get worse if the Victoria Court flats dont sell

[Dan_]

Wouldn't it look far too suspect if he tries getting Maria bumped off when she starts accusing him of being behind Liam's murder?

[BigSister]

maybe he kidnaps her or something i dont think she will die though

[Scarlett.]

I think he could, either that or blow up No.7 in an "accidental" gas explosion

[Scarlett.]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61D%2B2sGclzL._SS500_.jpg

A bigger image of the Out of Africa case

[Mrluvaluva]

Ooh this looks like good viewing!

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I cant wait for Tony to go bonkers =3

[BigSister]

why is chesney in a wheelchair

[Corkie]

Originally posted by BigSister
why is chesney in a wheelchair

Lol or more importantly why is Fiz in a nuns out-fit?

[Dan_]

Dev was hilarious again on tonights episode, wrestling with a half naked Daryl:laugh::shocked:.

The Stape and Rosie storyline is starting to get decent now, it really didn't seem all that believable at the start of the week and the way Rosie was behaving was just silly for someone being held captive.Tonight was a lot more like what you'd expect of someone in her position and it made for better viewing, still laughable in places though.

[BigSister]

rofl i missed that fiz in a nuns outfit

[Nicky.]

LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL @@@ NORRIS!!

[Magic]

LOL at Blanche and Norris the ******, but I am watching a EE show now.

[Scarlett.]

It's set to be the winter of discontent in Weatherfield this year. Steve's (Simon Gregson) resigned himself to the fact he's not meant to be with Michelle (Kym Marsh) and so embarks on a bad boyfriend routine, hoping that she'll dump him before he's forced to carry out the dreaded deed. Steve's new love, however, isn't going to hang around for him forever.

Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone's (Alan Halsall) relationship is also pushed to its limit as Tyrone continues to lie to his fiancée as to his whereabouts. He's out selling dodgy goods with Auntie Pam (Kate Anthony), but Molly gets the wrong end of the stick and makes a drastic decision which she could soon be regretting.

Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) another focus on the Cobbles this Christmas as he struggles to come to terms with fatherhood. Ken's (William Roache) disappointed that Peter is more interested in alcohol and Leanne (Jane Danson) than bringing up his son Simon (Alex Bain). Old tensions within the family soon begin to emerge and it takes a Christmas catastrophe to shock Peter into changing his ways.

Tony Gordon's (Gray O'Brien) in trouble, too, as a ghost from his past resurfaces in the form of Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope). Maria (Samia Smith) is slowly beginning to unravel his scheming and murdering ways, but when her mental state is called into question, it'll be touch and go as to whether anyone will believe her before another body increases Tony's murder count to two.

Elsewhere on the Street, Liz (Bev Callard) realises that a potential life partner has been right under her nose; Leanne picks a boyfriend with plenty of baggage; Rita (Barbara Knox) and Norris find themselves some Christmas love, albeit not together; there looks to be a reconciliation on the cards for Dev (Jimmi Karkishi); and Eileen's (Sue Cleaver) father Colin puts in an appearance.




CRINGE TIME D:
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If you haven't seen the main news article about Tony Gordon's brother, then click here. So there we go, we'll finally be delving into Tony's (Gray O'Brien) past a little more at the beginning of December when we meet his sibling, Pat, played by Jamie Lee.

Earlier this week, I caught up with Alison King - who plays the fantastic Carla Connor - to chat about wedding week and she only had praise for him. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to learning a little more about Tony and I'm hoping that Pat will stay beyond the wedding. Check back at the end of next month for the fruits of my chat with Alison.

Also, I hear that following her successful comeback in August, Margi Clarke's returning as Jackie Dobbs for Molly (Vicky Binns) and her son Tyrone's (Alan Halsall) wedding. She'll apparently return to Weatherfield at the beginning of next year, a week or two prior to their nuptials. Here's hoping that she'll have a longer, more permanent stint this time. Click here to read my interview with her from earlier this year.

Staying on the topic of Molly and Tyrone's wedding, I'm quite disappointed to hear that we won't be seeing Molly's father, Diggory Compton (Eric Potts). Although he wasn't much cop as a character, I'd have liked to have seen him return for his daughter's wedding, even if only for a couple of episodes before returning to the scrap heap.

We'll also be meeting Dev's (Jimmi Harkishin) Uncle Omar early in the New Year as his storyline with Tara (Ayesha Dharker) steps up a gear. Uncle Omar, however, has yet to be cast. More on that as and when.

Briefly a word on the Connor family. We've not seen the last of the parents Helen (Sorcha Cusack) and Barry (Frank Grimes). We last saw them returning to Ireland in a taxi following Liam's (Rob James-Collier) funeral. However, they'll be back for another appearance in the middle of November.

After all, they still have another grandchild on the way by Maria (Samia Smith) along with their daughter Michelle (Kim Marsh) and grandson Ryan (Ben Thompson) on the Street. Oh, and let's not do what the Corrie producers seem to have done and forget their biological grandson Alex (Dario Coates). Mind you, it's probably a good thing that he's been wiped off the storyboard.

And finally, to clear up the situation regarding Johnny Dixon, who plays the only remaining Morton in Weatherfield, Darryl. I can confirm that he's been given a total reprieve. Earlier this year, I reported that the character would be sticking around for what was then a couple of months.

However, it appears the producers have sufficient material for him in the coming months as he's now staying for the 'foreseeable future'. He has a good thing going on with Amber (Nikki Patel) and he's obviously staying put to keep the Morton name alive ready for the planned return of some of the Mortons in the early part of next year.


Digital Spy



:spin2: I think thats all teh news

[Dan_]

Is Stape back on Monday?

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, he leaves again until next year on Friday though

[Scarlett.]

TWISTED Tony Gordon will go on another Corrie killing spree this Christmas — after pensioner Jed Stone gets in his way.

The evil factory boss (Gray O’Brien) strangles Jed with a sexy negligee he’s bought for wife Carla on Christmas Eve.


Militant Jed (Kenneth Cope) starts blackmailing Tony after he finds out he ordered love rival Liam Connor’s cruel murder.


Tony throttles him with the undergarment — before hiding Jed’s lifeless body at the knicker factory.


A top soap source said: “Viewers are in no doubt about Tony’s ruthless streak but when he strangles Jed it’s a big shock. He coolly paid someone to bump off Liam so viewers will be stunned to see him fly into a psychotic rage himself.”

Tony hatches a plan to dump the corpse. Luckily, a giant hamper arrived earlier that was raided by knicker-stitchers Janice Battersby and Kelly Crabtree.


Tony bundles Jed into the giant basket and sets off home to give his beloved Carla her gifts.


He disposes of the body on Christmas Day, telling her there was a break-in at the factory and he needs to “clean up”.


But our insider says he gets the “shock of his life” when he gets there.


The source adds: “Tony is one of the most wicked villains to walk the Corrie cobbles

[Dan_]

I'm surprised that he's ever come back.You'd think once he gets caught after what he's done, he would be put inside for quite some time.

[Scarlett.]

Its for his court case lol
A Christmas murder on Corrie :shocked:

[BigSister]

oh god cringeeee with Joe and Gail thats going to be so funny

[Scarlett.]

Yeah lol :yuk:

[Scarlett.]

The after effects of John’s (Graeme Hawley) actions are being felt by both Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Fiz (Jennie McAlpine), who are struggling to get their lives back to normal. Rosie is jumpy and worried about being left alone and Fiz is getting increasingly stressed by John constantly phoning her. Kirk (Andrew Wyment) is starting to wonder if it is the right time for him and Chesney (Sam Aston) to be going off to South Africa to see Cilla leaving Fiz alone.

Dan (Matthew Crompton) introduces himself to Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and asks him if he would be interested in buying the bookies off him. But Peter is still not in the right frame of mind to think about starting a new business as he struggles to cope with fatherhood. Ken (William Roache) is furious when he finds Simon (Alexander Bain) left home alone and tells Peter he doesn’t want him making the same mistakes he did with his children. On the upside Simon’s presence seems to have a good effect on Leanne (Jane Danson) who starts flirting with Peter a little more.

Tony (Gray O’Brien) is keeping quiet about raiding the payroll account and when, one by one, the girls discover their wages have not gone into their bank account he makes himself scarce. The staff decide to down tools till they discover what is going on.

David (Jack P Shepherd) is on the phone to his old cellmate Graeme (Craig Gazey) which infuriates Tina (Michelle Keegan) who doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the ex jail bird. David ignores her and agrees to let Graeme doss down on their sofa
This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jerry Smith.

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 10 November 8.30pm

Blanche (Maggie Jones) and Ken (William Roache)are reeling from the shock that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has called a social worker to take Simon (Alexander Bain) away. Ken begs him to reconsider but even after talking to the social worker at length Peter’s mind is made up. Ken can’t bear the thought of Peter’s son being taken off them and offers to look after him instead. Blanche is not sure how Deirdre will feel about this development when she returns but Peter is relieved and makes plans to return to Portsmouth.

The Underworld staff are up in arms and demand to know what has happened to their wages. Tony (Gray O’Brien) tries to cover but the girls don’t believe him. He tells them they can leave if they don’t trust him and promises to sort out the problem as soon as possible blaming a mix-up at the bank. He only wins them round by offering them a bonus of they finish the order on time.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) is less than impressed when she discovers that David (Jack P Shepherd) has given Graeme (Craig Gazey) £300 to buy him a car and when Graeme turns up in a fancy motor that has clearly been nicked she is furious. Meanwhile Gail (Helen Worth) and Joe (Reece Dinsdale) are still skulking around trying to keep their romance a secret.

This episode is written by David Lane, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jerry Smith.

***

Wednesday 12 November 7.30pm

The factory staff are still worried about their wages and when they discover they still haven’t been paid they confront Tony (Gray O’Brien). Realising he has lied to them, the workforce down tools and walk out. Desperate to get the order out he offers them a sub to come back to work – will they accept or leave him high and dry.

Meanwhile Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) has only been back at work a day but when she gets a call from her mum in South Africa she tells Tony she has to take time off immediately because of a family crisis.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is surprised when his visit to Lucy’s solicitor proves extremely lucrative. She has left him everything on the proviso that he brings up his son. Once back on the street he immediately makes Dan (Matthew Crompton) an offer for the bookies and Ken (William Roache) is delighted that he has decided to stay around and bring up Simon (Alexander Bain) – but Ken’s pleasure turns to dismay when he realizes Peter has only done it for the money.

Gail (Helen Worth) is loving the attention she is getting from Joe (Reece Dinsdale) but is worried about how David (Jack P Shepherd) will react when he finds out. She doesn’t have to wait too long to find out however when David and Tina (Michelle Keegan) return home unexpectedly and catch their parents together.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) turns up at the shop and is not best pleased to find Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Eileen (Sue Cleaver) sharing a joke. She demands some answers from Dev and asks him to tell her the real reason he finished with her.

This episode is written by Martin Allen, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jerry Anderson.

***

Friday 14 November 7.30pm

David (Jack P Shepherd) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) are struggling to come to terms with the fact that their parents are an item but Joe (Reece Dinsdale) tells David that he needs to grow up a bit. David tells Gail (Helen Worth) that he’s ok about them seeing each other as long as they don’t kiss in front of him. Later however David’s loyalties to Joe become clear when the Windass family refuse to pay for the kitchen he has fitted. Armed with a piece of wood David decides to turn debt collector.

Ken (William Roache) is worried that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) will gamble away Simon’s (Alexander Bain) inheritance but Peter wants to make a go of the business so he and his son have a future. When Ken refuses to see reason Peter decides to pack his bags and take his son with him to the bookies flat.

Amber (Nikki Patel) is stunned when she finds Tara (Ayesha Dharker) emerging from Dev’s bedroom and quizzes her dad about what is going on. Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is determined to try and make a go of things and decides to visit Prem to try and get his blessing and ask him not to tell Tara about Nina.

Elsewhere Sally (Sally Whittaker) and Tony (Gray O’Brien) are concerned when a journalist comes to the factory looking for Rosie.

This episode is written by Carmel Morgan, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jerry Smith.

***

Friday 14 November 8.30pm

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is not best pleased when he discovers what David (Jack P Shepherd) has been up to trying to get the money off the Windasses. Meanwhile Graeme (Craig Gazey) is shocked when he finds out that David has been winding up one of Weatherfield’s hardest families and warns David to stay away – but is it too late?

Prem (Madhav Sharma) reluctantly agrees to let Dev’s relationship with Tara (Ayesha Dharker) continue but only for the sake of his daughter. Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is delighted that he can finally make plans for the future with Tara and he starts by offering to help Darryl (Johnathon Dixon) out of a tight spot with the kebab shop.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) proudly shows Simon (Alexander Bain) round the bookies and invites Leanne (Jane Danson) to have tea with them both this evening. Leanne accepts but later she draws the line at playing mum and putting Simon to bed for Peter.

Tony (Gray O’Brien) is delighted when Leanne tells him she has sold one of the flats and he tells the girls that they will finally get paid.

This episode is written by David Bowker, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jerry Smith.

Monday
Becky (Katherine Kelly) is busy preparing for Hayley’s return and despite Roy’s protestations that he doesn’t want a fuss she has made a banner and even got some flowers for him to take to the airport. But the day doesn’t turn out quite as planned when Roy (David Neilson) arrives back from the airport alone – Hayley wasn’t on the flight.

David (Jack P Shepherd) is worried about retaliation from the Windass family but he and Graeme (Craig Gazey) decide to hide their concerns from Tina. However when Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is roughed up by Gary (Mikey North) and Len (Connor Ryan) and has his tools nicked they can’t keep the secret for much longer and when Joe reveals to Gail (Helen Worth) that he is not insured the enormity of what he has started hits home to David.

Darryl (Johnathon Dixon) is full of ideas for the takeaway oblivious to the fact that Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) has started legal proceedings to buy the shop from Jerry. But Dev has other things on his mind when Tara (Ayesha Dharker) arrives at the flat upset having discovered that her ex-partner had been having an affair with her mother.

Elsewhere Jason (Ryan Thomas) drowns his sorrows after getting an earful from Becky.

This episode is written by Mark Burt, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Kay Patrick.

****

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 17 November 8.30pm

A furious Tina (Michelle Keegan) sets off to see the Windasses with a worried David (Jack P Shepherd) and Graeme (Craig Gazey) following her. She bangs on the door but gets no reply and the gang are about to leave when Graeme hits upon an idea for revenge. The three teenagers proceed to rip the kitchen apart piece by piece and pile it in the garden. As a parting shot Graeme suggests they set it alight but just as the blaze gets going the entire Windass clan arrive home. Will Tina, David and Graeme get away with it?

Everyone is waiting for Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) as Roy desperately tries to find out what has happened to her. Just as they start to get worried Hayley arrives back on the street by bus. Everyone is delighted but Hayley seems overwhelmed by the welcome and pleads tiredness to go upstairs.

Jason (Ryan Thomas) tries to beg forgiveness from Becky (Katherine Kelly) by saying it with flowers but she’s having no of it and sends him packing – minus the flowers.

Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is surprised to spot Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) at the hospital. Remembering him as Minnie Caldwell’s lodger from 40 years ago, she stops to chat and it surprised to discover her was evicted from his home by an unscrupulous property developer.

Elsewhere – Molly (Vicky Binns) is worried that Tyrone (Alan Halsall) has been lying to her about going to the gym when she discovers his kit bag is empty.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Kay Patrick.

****

Friday 21 November 7.30pm

An uncertain Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) sits alone in the café before going to sit on the bench outside the salon to contemplate her life. Roy (David Nielson) believes it is jetlag making her distant but she confides in Sean (Antony Cotton) that she is finding it difficult to adjust to being back. Roy finally gets to the bottom of his wife’s behaviour when she confesses to him that she wants to go back to Africa.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) tells Steve (Simon Gregson) that her solicitor wants to see him at lunchtime but Steve is concerned about how he is going to get away without arousing suspicions with Michelle (Kym Marsh). Michelle catches him sneaking out of the pub and asks where he is going forcing Steve to lie. But the cat is nearly let out of the bag by a careless Lloyd (Craig Charles).

Gary (Mikey North) and Len (Connor Ryan) arrive on the Street looking for the Platts and spend the day observing the comings and goings from number the house. Meanwhile Graeme (Craig Gazey) tries to figure out a way to get rid of the stolen car and then asks Ashley (Steven Arnold) for a job.

Darryl (Jonathon Dixon) discovers that Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is buying the kebab shop off Jerry who has also decided to get rid of the house. Stunned the pair watch a For Let sign go up at the house and Darryl finds it hard to believe that Amber (Nikki Patel) did not know what her dad was up to, reducing her to tears.

Elsewhere Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) offers Jed (Kenneth Cope) a room at her house after he confesses he is dreading going to his new lodgings and Norris (Malcolm Hebdon) loses out on the Cliff Richard competition to a woman called Mary Taylor.

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Kay Patrick.

****

Friday 21 November 8.30pm

Roy (David Neilson) is devastated as Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) explains why she wants to leave him and go back to Africa. She claims she still loves him but Roy finds it hard to believe after everything she has said. Hayley’s plans change however when she gets a visit from a fellow African volunteer. It soon becomes evident that Hayley’s reasons for wanting to go back to Afirca might not just be about the place as she and Tilly discuss Olaf, another aid worker. But when Tilly gets a suggestive text from Olaf, Hayley realizes she has been foolish and tells Roy that she has no intention of leaving Weatherfield.

Amber (Nikki Patel) is furious that Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) bought the kebab shop and ruined her friendship with Darryl (Jonathon Dixon). When Tara (Ayesha Dharker) tries to talk her round Amber takes the ultimate revenge on her dad and tells Tara all about his affair with Nina. Devastated Tara demands some answers from Dev and he is forced to confess everything. Is this the end of his relationship with Tara?

Jason (Ryan Thomas) asks Becky (Katherine Kelly) on a date but she throws him out of the café and goes to find Steve (Simon Gregson) to find out how he got on with her solicitor. Lloyd (Craig Charles) spots the pair of them together and is suspicious but when he quizzes Steve he gets an earful.

The Windasses do David (Jack P Shepherd) and Graeme (Craig Gazey) a favour when they steal the stolen car thinking it belongs to David.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Kay Patrick.

[Scarlett.]

The cobbles of Coronation Street will be warming up this Christmas with more than a few good tidings between Liz McDonald and Lloyd Mullaney.
Rovers Return barmaid Liz, played by Bev Callard, will share a few bottles of wine with her son's business partner Lloyd, played by Craig Charles, the Daily Star reports.
But as the two share their singleton woes with each other, one thing leads to another and they end up in bed.
To further the Christmas caper, the couple are almost caught in the act by Liz's son Steve, played by Simon Gregson, who is a partner in Lloyd's cabbie firm Streetcars.
A show insider said the liaison was unlikely to improve matters for Liz and her troubled love life.

"She hasn't had the best of luck in the man stakes

A familiar face is returning to Coronation Street next week.

Michelle's old mate JD will drop into the Rovers for a pint, and will give Becky more than a few admiring glances.

Does this mean Weatherfield's lovable bad girl has finally found the man of her dreams, or does JD only have eyes for old friend Michelle?

Well, actor Paul David Gough, who plays the hunky musician, is remaining tight lipped about the storyline, but rumour has it Steve and Michelle's on/off relationship will hit yet another snag this Christmas.

Steve will apparently start giving Michelle the runaround in the hope she'll dump him before he has to tie the knot.

And after months of providing comic relief for the rest of the cast, it seems Eileen will finally get a decent storyline.

The lovable Streetcars worker will be knocked for six when her dad, Colin, makes an appearance

Weatherfield Web

[BigSister]

ohhhhhh its Lloyd
LOL i was wondering who it would be Liz fell in love with i couldnt think

[Scarlett.]

lol Lloyd and Liz is gonna be soooooooo weird :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

I just discovered the murder spoiler was also in Inside Soap in an interview with Kim Crowther



and I just realised...has Jack Duckworth left?

[BigSister]

not that ive heard of

[Scarlett.]

He hasnt been on screen since June/July though, I think he may have slipped out of the back door:sad:

[BigSister]

I think we would have heard something though hes a big character

[Scarlett.]

I think he might be coming back though, I think he is just taking a big break

[BigSister]

Hopefully so i mean i havent cheked wiki or anything

[Scarlett.]

I think he is still listed as a current character there

I so cant wait for Killer Corrie Christmas :cheer::dance2:

[Tom4784]

I think he's just on a break. I don't think he's leaving 'till next year.

[Scarlett.]

He is leaving???:shocked:

[Tom4784]

Yeah it was in the news papers a few weeks after Vera died. I think it's next spring he said he was leaving although i can't be sure.

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com//img/original/David-goes-back-to-see-the-Windasse-eb663794-811a-4d11-8bb7-95cf1102a37f.jpg
http://www.itv.com//img/original/David-Platt-9cf2147f-803b-466f-a549-51836e762269.jpg
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David and the Windasses (and Grahme)

[Scarlett.]

STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPE :sad:

[Nicky.]

:sad: :bawling:

Poor Teh Stape!

[Scarlett.]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/7/21/hallothisist128611644115039203.jpg

Teh Stape

2007-2008(-2009)

[BigSister]

Hes coming back next year for the court case though dont cry Chewy

[Scarlett.]

I think this calls for the one and only song.....

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6-03dYtezUw

[Scarlett.]

OUCH! Thats gotta hurt!

[Dan_]

Not TEH STAPE :sad:.He was having such a fun time cruising the streets with a couple of OAP's.

[Scarlett.]

I know! :bawling:
Im gonna miss teh Stape!