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[Scarlett.]

The premier for Out of Africa is being held in Manchester tonight


Former Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters reprises her role as Cilla Battersby-Brown this month in Corrie's comical DVD release Out of Africa. The feature film, set in the beautiful backdrop of South Africa, follows Cilla, Fiz, Kirk and Chesney as they vie to win Sun City's 'Family of the Year' contest. Here, DS catches up with Wendi to chat about her time filming the DVD, stepping back into Cilla's shoes and whether she'd consider a potential return to the Cobbles.

It must have been a dream come true filming in Africa!
"Yeah, it was really lovely. It was nice to be asked to do the project but the filming in South Africa was a bonus!"

How did you first hear about the project?
"Gavin [Blyth], the DVD producer – and the assistant producer at Corrie – phoned me up with the idea and asked how I felt about doing it. I said that it sounded great from what he told me, so he went ahead and sent me all the information. It all went from there."

How did the idea come about?
"I've no idea how the South Africa idea came about. In Corrie, Cilla went off to Vegas, so maybe with Sun City being similar to Vegas, Cilla decided that wanted to live there after a visit? I would think it's quite reasonable to live in South Africa because of the exchange rate, too. It's a great place, with so many different things to do."

What was it like playing Cilla again?
"It was really strange. I didn't really think about it until I went to Manchester for the script read through. I opened my mouth and she just poured out again. I was a bit worried about it, though. I drew up a list of pros and cons. I left Corrie of my own choice in order to move on, do different things, have a break and spend more time at home. One factor that I really did take into account was the fact it's a DVD and it's never going to be shown on TV. I didn't feel like I was going back to the series. It was just a great opportunity apart from anything else. And it was a great way for me to round off the character. She left in a bit of a hurry to Vegas, never to be seen again. This is just me saying a farewell to her."

In a nutshell, what's the DVD about?
"It's a chaotic carry on-type comedy. There are a few sensitive moments in there, but on the whole it's a farcical side of Coronation Street! It's a bit of fun. If you're looking for serious storylines and dramatic acting, it's not that. If you're looking for something to put in someone's Christmas stocking that they can sit down at four o'clock after they've watched The Queen on Christmas Day and laugh for a couple of hours, that's what it is."

What's your favourite part of the DVD?
"Thinking back, there were lots of scenes which were really good fun. I always love the cheeky dressing up bits and the parts with lots of action going on. I love the farce – the bits with Chesney going around in the wheelchair were hilarious. To be honest, some of the nicest bits are some of the two-hander scenes I have with Sam [Aston]. There are a couple of really nice moments where you realise that Cilla does still love Chesney and he still loves her, but they just don't know how to show it. I have to say, I loved going down that huge water slide! I didn't particularly like filming the bits in the African bush at midnight, though – they were a bit scary. We were in the middle of nowhere in Africa in the dark and then you hear lions starting to roar and you think 'oh my God'!"

You must get asked this all the time, but would you return to Corrie?
"[Laughs] Like I say, I've put her to bed for now, but I'd be stupid if I said I'd never go back. Never say never. Things change, things happen. In three or four years' time I might fancy resurrecting her. For now, I'm not really wanting to go back. I'm having a lovely time at home and doing other things. I'm very lucky that they've left the door open for Cilla to return – she's certainly not dead!"

What else are you working on at the moment? Do you have any other projects in the pipeline?
"I got back from doing the Corrie DVD and went on holiday for two weeks, then I went back to South Africa for 10 days to do Adrenaline Junkie with Jack Osbourne. I'm in the last episode of the series. We swam with great white sharks, did a bungee jump and skydived, amongst other things. It was scary, but it was great fun. I've had a lovely summer working with such great people. Now I'm spending a bit of time at home, doing a few voiceovers until the next big project comes up."



Coronation Street: Out of Africa is available to buy on DVD from Monday, November 10.

[Scarlett.]

ITV soap Coronation Street is to team up with five 'Best of British' brands to mark its 50th anniversary.

According to Brand Republic, ITV Global Entertainment is looking to forge relationships with brands connected to tea, coffee, chocolate, soap and bread in the hope of drumming up a hive of marketing activity under the theme of 'bringing families together'.

Companies involved in the deals will be granted access to exclusive material from the show, as well as access to the soap's cast for various promotional opportunities. It is also expected that the 50th anniversary logo will be placed on the brands' product packaging.

It is expected that ITV will ink deals with the five brands by January.

Corrie reaches its milestone in 2010 and potential marketing opportunities are already being explored by the commercial broadcaster, including themed restaurants, tea sets and Underworld lingerie.

Digital Spy

[BigSister]

We will prob get the dvd in at work

[Scarlett.]

I hope mine arrives on Monday :lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

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[Spike]

Can someone explain to me what this Out Of Africa thing is?

[Scarlett.]

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Its a DVD film of Coronation Street, set in South Africa, about Cilla, Fiz, Chez, Kirk and Les (not the Les you think)
It sounds quite good, its released on Monday

Read more here (http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/OutofAfrica/default.html)

[Spike]

Sounds good and I like the characters in it
So its not going to be shown on TV?

[Scarlett.]

http://images.play.com/covers/6182149x.jpg
The case says 100% exclusive to DVD so it looks like it
the story fits in with Corrie canon as well, as it takes place next week (the storyline)
You can buy it here (http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/6182149/Coronation-Street-Out-Of-Africa/Product.html#)

[Dan_]

Kevin Webster X-Factor audition :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJbR6Vlx8cI

[Scarlett.]

Haha! :joker:

[Scarlett.]

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I was amused by this snippet from the showbiz gossip website Holy Moly. Their weekly email mailout has a section purporting to be extracts from the duty logs of viewers' calls to TV stations about programmes.

And, apparently, some eagle-eyed Corrie viewer has offered the following vital information to ITV:

"The car involved in Liam's death was K851VNC. I have passed this on to Greater Manchester Police. The driver was the same person who stole Kevin WEBSTER's breakdown truck who was paid off by Tony GORDON. Hope this helps."

Isn't it reassuring to know that there are such good citizens in the world?

Corrieblog (http://www.corrieblog.tv/2008/11/vigilant_corrie.html#comments)

[BigSister]

LOL sorry thats funny
also we are getting the dvd in at work yay

[Scarlett.]

Sneak one out :whistle:

[BigSister]

lol no i would get sacked

[Scarlett.]

Lol not if no one knew :thumbs:
lol just kidding, I wonder if there is any extra's on the DVD?

[BigSister]

ill take a look on saturday and let you know

[Scarlett.]

Awesome:spin:

I heard a theory about Nina and Prem, and that they maybe related to a certain Miss Sharma

[BigSister]

rofl at blanche at postman pat

[Scarlett.]

Lol, its good to finally see a Corrie kid who can act...and speak!

[BigSister]

that was so funny
"Mrs Goggins will be coming behind you with a baseball bat" LOL

[Scarlett.]

LOL
Blanche is brilliant:hello:

[BigSister]

lol at Kevin beating the stape up again

[Scarlett.]

Lol I know
Poor Teh Stape

[Locke.]

That jumper is waaaay to big on Sophie (think thats her name).

[Scarlett.]

lol Rosie is the older one, Sophie is the younger one

[Scarlett.]

:sad: :xyxwave:

[Dan_]

Blanche was on top form again tonight.Postman Pat propaganda :laugh:.

[BigSister]

lol I know Dan that had me laughing so much tonight and "Well you have to let them know"

[Scarlett.]

Lol Blanche made the episode tonight

[Scarlett.]

IT’S a case of Santa CLAWS in Corrie over Christmas — with FOUR fights and an attempted murder.

Widow Maria Connor (Samia Smith) floors Tony Gordan (Gray O’Brien) — convinced he killed her husband Liam.

Twisted factory boss Tony, who has already throttled OAP Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) and shoved him in a Christmas hamper basket — warns Maria: “I wouldn’t ever, ever do that again.

“There’s still plenty of space next to your husband and baby in that graveyard for you to join them.

Meanwhile, teens Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan) come to blows. Gail (Helen Worth) invites the Websters for dinner but the two girls are soon at each others’ throats.

After seeing Tina flirting with young newcomer Gary Windass (Mickey North) jealous Rosie calls her a “tart” and all hell breaks loose.

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Tina retorts: “I’m not the one who dated a kidnapper twice my age” — and hair extensions are soon flying. Then a violent scrap breaks out between Gary and Tina’s boyfriend David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) after hunky Gary tells David: “Your bird’s gagging for me mate. I’m going to have her and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

And Joe McIntyre (Reece Dinsdale) settles an old score with Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) by showering him with Christmas dinner leftovers. A source said: “Gail is absolutely mortified.”

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

Play.com have posted me the copy, it should be here soon
I might get it early

[BigSister]

yeah sometimes i get it early too
and haha at the cat fight between rosie and tina

[Scarlett.]

lol I'm looking forward to Joe vs Eddie :laugh:

I hope it gets here before Monday xD

[Scarlett.]

It's going to be a busy old Christmas in Coronation Street, not least for Emily Bishop, who apparently will be cooking up a twelve course traditional Polish feast for Wiki, Norris and Rita. Various fish dishes and dumplings with sauerkraut (I have that when I spend Christmas at my German in-laws) will be on the menu. "Corrie chiefs have caused uproar by replacing festive turkey with a Polish Christmas dinner," fumes the Daily Star, who claim that an un-named Corrie cast member called the idea "unpatriotic and worse than Scrooge." To me, it sounds like really good fun - I can't wait to see Norris's face.

Meanwhile, The Sun is revealing more about the Christmas plots, and Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a few Corrie punch-ups. Click the continue reading link to find out who's thumping who.

- We'll see Tony throttling Jed Stone and dumping him in a hamper. Whether Jed lives or dies is going to be a Christmas cliffhanger.

- Maria punching Tony (yay!).

- A catfight between Tina and Rosie ("I'm not the one who dated a kidnapper twice my age," Tina points out, quite reasonably).

- David Platt and Gary Windass scrapping over Tina.

- Joe McIntyre dumping Christmas dinner over Eddie Windass.


Corrieblog

[BigSister]

Joe McIntyre dumping Christmas dinner over Eddie Windass

LOL:angel:

[Scarlett.]

Lol should be funny :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Roy (David Neilson) is delighted that Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) has decided not to return to Africa but it is clear that she is still struggling to settle back into life in Weatherfield. She starts out by telling him that she doesn’t want to talk about it but by the end of the day she confesses that she had a crush on one of the staff in Africa and feels very foolish. Ever forgiving Roy tells her to pretend she has just returned and they will put it all behind them.

Steve (Simon Gregson) is on the phone to Becky (Katherine Kelly) reassuring her that he will be in court for her on Wednesday. But he soon discovers that isn’t going to be easy. Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) parents are coming over for their anniversary and she wants to throw a party for them. Becky is devastated when she discovers that she has lost her star witness.

Amber (Nikki Patel) has confided in Molly (Vicky Binns) that she told Tara (Ayesha Dharker) about Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Nina. Dev is still furious with her so Amber tells him she is going to spend some time with her mother in Finland. Meanwhile Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) asks if she can work in the kebab shop.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) and David (Jack P Shepherd) are keen to find out if Graeme (Craig Gazey) got rid of the car and are surprised when he says the Windasses stole it – problem solved.

Elsewhere Fiz (Jennie McAlpine), Kirk (Andrew Whyment) and Chesney (Sam Aston) return from South Africa and agree not to talk about what Cilla did. Fiz asks for her job back but Tony (Gray O’Brien) gives Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) the job instead.

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

****

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 24 November 8.30pm

Steve (Simon Gregson) is relieved when Michelle (Kym Marsh) announces that she is taking her mum and dad out in the morning which is just the solution that Steve and Becky (Katherine Kelly) need to allow him to go to the court case. But his relief is short lived when Michelle presents him with a list of things to do whilst she is out tomorrow. As the day continues Becky is faced with more and more evidence of how much she is asking Steve to risk and after hearing Liz talking about how Michelle has grown on her and Barry saying how much Steve is part of the Connor family, Becky reaches a difficult decision.

Amber (Nikki Patel) won't listen to Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) as he tries to stop her from leaving. She says goodbye to Darryl (Jonathon Dixon) who has been left jobless and homeless, knowing that he may not be there when she returns. But it isn't long before Dev realises that he can't run the kebab shop alone and has to go cap in hand to a relieved Darryl.

Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) is raring to go helping Roy (David Nielson) out at the cafe but Roy has everything sorted leaving her feeling somewhat redundant. It isn't until both Becky and Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) makes it clear to her how much they struggled with their problems when she wasn't around that she starts to realise she might have a talent she can put to good use.

Elsewhere Gary (Mikey North) is annoyed when he realises he did David (Jack Shepherd) and Graeme (Craig Gazey) a favour by getting rid of the stolen car.

This episode is written by Martin Allen, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Duncan Foster.

****

Wednesday 26 November 7.30pm

It is the day of Becky's (Katherine Kelly) court case and she is convinced that without Steve (Simon Gregson) to testify she will definitely go down. Steve meanwhile knows he should be grateful that he doesn't have to go to court but somehow it doesn't feel that way. As the time of the case draws nearer Steve tries desperately to get away but it seems everything is conspiring against him. When he does get to the court he is frustrated to discover the case has been postponed to the afternoon and he has to resort to desperate measures to get there. Once on the witness stand he is stunned to see Blanche (Maggie Jones) in the public gallery - but committed to helping Becky he surprises himself and everyone else with the heartfelt character witness and alibi he gives. As Becky is acquitted Steve tries to to convince Blanche that he was merely helping out a friend but when Becky comes out of court his real emotions take over - shocking both himself and Becky.

Tony (Gray O’Brien) is surprised and delighted when Carla (Alison King) arrives home unexpectedly but he knows he will now have to come clean about taking the money from the account. Carla rather likes this new vulnerable side to Tony and after he takes her out for a romantic meal she turns the tables on him and proposes.

Gary (Craig Gazey) and Len (Connor Ryan) have come up with a plan to get their own back on the Platts - without anyone getting hurt. Waiting till the coast is clear they sneak into the house and a stunned Gail (Helen Worth) returns to find not only is the cupboard bare but it doesn't even exist any longer, neither does the cooker, sink, dishwasher - or any of the kitchen for that matter.

Elsewhere Michelle's (Kym Marsh) parents’ party goes to plan - despite Steve's elaborate plans to get to the court case. Norris (Malcom Hebdon) has a date with a fellow competition addict and Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) gets an interview for a job at the youth centre.

This episode is written by Joe Turner, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Duncan Foster.

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Friday 28th November 7.30pm

Steve (Simon Gregson) is desperate to see Becky (Katherine Kelly) but feels very guilty when Michelle (Kym Marsh) thanks him for making her parents’ anniversary a success. The day continues to get harder for him when Becky comes into the pub and offers to do a shift for him so he can spend some time with Michelle’s dad. But he flips when Jason (Ryan Thomas) arrives at the Rovers with a gift for Becky and embarrasses her with an outburst about what a rat Jason was.

The factory girls are relieved to see Carla (Alison King) but Sally (Sally Whittaker) is surprised when Tony (Gray O’Brien) announces that they are getting married. She tells Kevin (Michael Le Vell) who is also shocked but tells her they should forget all about the video, but he isn’t keen on Carla paying Rosie (Helen Flanagan) a visit.

Joe (Reece Dynsdale) and David (Jack P Shepherd) are preparing to rebuild the kitchen after the Windasses’ handy work. Gail (Helen Worth) is sick of Graeme (Craig Gazey) being around and tells David it is time his mate moved on.

Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) is worried about the interview convinced that she won’t get the job because a criminal record check is bound to reveal details of her past which will disqualify her. Roy (David Neilson) however thinks they would be fools not to employ her.

Elsewhere Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is struggling to run the kebab shop but Tina’s not interested in a job until he reluctantly raises the rate of pay.

This episode is written by Mark Burt, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Duncan Foster.

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Friday 28 November 8.30pm

Becky (Katherine Kelly) can’t believe that Steve (Simon Gregson) has told her he loves and gives him every opportunity to back out. But Steve convinces her he is serious and insists her he is going to tell Michelle (Kym Marsh) straight away. Once back at the pub though family life takes over and with Michelle and her family worrying about Maria’s (Samia Smith) scan he realizes that splitting up with Michelle is not going to be easy. Will he ever find the right moment to break the news?

Michelle, Barry (Frank Grimes) and Helen (Sorcha Cusack) go with Maria to the hospital for her appointment – she is terrified and almost backs out of it but is eventually persuaded to have the scan and is relieved when everything is fine.

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) returns home from France and is greeted by Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Simon (Alexander Bain) but is surprised when they disappear as soon as Ken (William Roache) arrives. Ken and Blanche (Maggie Jones) fill her in on what has happened whilst she has been away but Deirdre insists they are still going to be part of the boy’s life.

Joe (Reece Dynsdale) is having trouble with a credit card company but doesn’t admit it to Gail (Helen Worth). He is quizzed by Tina (Michelle Keegan) and tries to make out everything is fine but she is not convinced.

Rosie (Helen Flanagan) gets a visit from Carla (Alison King) and Tony (Gray O’Brien) and is confident that she has them both in the palm of her hand. Tony can see that Carla has no choice but to agree when Rosie asks for a pay rise and he asks Rosie to man the office when he takes Carla on honeymoon.

Elsewhere – there is disappointment for Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) but good news for Graeme (Craig Gazey).

This episode is written by David Bowker, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Duncan Foster


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[BigSister]

Yay Hayley is back ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Aye, she is back the week before :cheer:

[BigSister]

goody ^_^ Ive missed hayley

[Scarlett.]

Aye me too, glad to hear she doesnt go off with another man :elephant:

[BigSister]

yeah i want to know what the other guy looks like though the 1 she had a crush on

[Scarlett.]

Olaf? I dont think we will see him (at least not yet, I have a suspicion they will bring him in later on)

[BigSister]

would be intresting

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I like the sound of the Platt's kitchen storyline

[BigSister]

ooh yeah that looks quite good

[Dan_]

Auntie Pam's quite possibly the most annoying character they've had in a long while.

[Scarlett.]

I like her lol:spin:

[Dan_]

She was alright to begin with but now all she seems to do is try and buy the whole world for Molly and Tyrone's wedding lol.

[Scarlett.]

Actually I know what you mean in a way

[Scarlett.]

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[Tom4784]

I dislike the Windass family I haven't seen anything of them yet. It makes me laugh that they're trying to go for an 'ard' image and the actor the picked for the dad and patriarch is laughable. I got a feeling they won't stick.

[Jen]

Originally posted by Dezzy
It makes me laugh that they're trying to go for an 'ard' image .

LOL, me too!

[Scarlett.]

Lol the dad does look quite rough belive it or not :laugh:

The two sons are the hard ones by the way, the parents...not so hard

[Tom4784]

They'll be the Mortons Version 2 I think.

[Jen]

Originally posted by Dezzy
They'll be the Mortons Version 2 I think.

I love(ed) the Mortons... :lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

I hope not, then again, if its the later Mortons, then that will be great :laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

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[Tom4784]

I meant in the way the mortons were dull at first lol.

[Scarlett.]

Lol Im glad Teresa Morton is staying :D

[BigSister]

lol she kinda scares me
Yay for Hayley

[Scarlett.]

Cant wait for Hayleys return :elephant:
Its been so long since she left :colour:

[BigSister]

I know
Blanche is on again about milkshake and hi5 lol

[Scarlett.]

Lol
This weeks episodes are supposed to be the best in a few years

[Scarlett.]

Graeme Graeme?
No
Just Graeme

[BigSister]

that hand slapping cracked me up

[Scarlett.]

Aye
Graeme reminds me of my brothers girlfriends brother xD He is awesome

[Scarlett.]

Awesome episodes tonight!

[Scarlett.]

Ken Morley has confessed that he would like to reprise his role as Reg Holdsworth on Coronation Street.

The actor, who portrayed the supermarket manager from 1989 until 1995, told The Press Association that he would return to the Street "if there's room for a 65-year-old good-looking fella".

Recalling his experiences on the ITV soap, he said: "I had a great time there. I was only there for five years. It seemed a lot longer but I was there for five years."

Morley, who was in attendance at the launch of the Coronation Street: Out Of Africa DVD, added that he would like to make his comeback in the 50th anniversary episode in two years' time.

"I wouldn't mind," he said. "I could come back as a 50-year-old, if they could roll the cameras back of course, that would be great."

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CORRIE wheeler-dealer Pam Hobsworth’s life is left hanging by a thread after an explosion in a pigeon loft.

The New Year episode sees the Street celebrate with a fireworks display — but Pam has to contend with a much nastier blast.

Pam (Kate Anthony) and sidekick Darryl Morton (Jonathan Dixon) have been trying to sell cooking oil as their own brand of “biofuel”.

But Jack Duckworth (Bill Tarmey) finds out they have been storing the dodgy stuff in his bird loft and angrily orders them to move it.

When Pam loses the key, she decides to force the padlock off with a drill . . . and all hell breaks loose.

A Corrie source said: “When Pam comes to move the fuel, sparks fly from the drill and the biofuel catches fire, causing an almighty explosion.

“There are flames and feathers everywhere.”

But due to the fireworks at the Rovers Return, the rest of the Street don’t notice the explosion — at first.

And as the credits roll, Darryl is blasted into the air, while Pam lies unconscious.

Our insider added: “Viewers will see Darryl stirring as he lands. But it looks more serious with Pam.

“Viewers have warmed to her quirky character so they’ll be on tenterhooks to see if she survives. It’s a great cliffhanger to go into 2009 with.”

The Sun

[BigSister]

awwww no aunty Pam!

[Scarlett.]

Aye, will be a good way to end the biggest year in Corrie since...ages ago :D

[BigSister]

lol
I rememeber last years new years epi with liz and vernons wedding

[Scarlett.]

Aye, and Jim MacDonald!
So it is!

[Scarlett.]

Carla (Alison King) is full of mystery as she tells Tony (Gray O'Brien) to wait in the office whilst she goes shopping with Leanne (Jane Danson) as she has arranged a surprise for him. Tony is less than impressed when the surprise turns out to be his brother Pat (Jamie Lee), who Carla has invited to the wedding. He pretends to be delighted but knows he has to keep Pat away from Maria (Samia Smith) - as she still believes Liam was Tony's best man because he had fallen out with his brother!

Meanwhile there is more hassle for Tony when Jed (Kenneth Cope) starts to make life difficult for him by demanding more money for the house he evicted him from. Later Jed fills an interested Kevin (Michael Webster) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) in on his dealings with Tony.

Steve (Simon Gregson) is desperate to get away and spend some time with Becky (Katherine Kelly) but Michelle (Kym Marsh) wants him to organise some farewell drinks for her parents. He manages to grab a few minutes in the car with Becky and tells her that his plan of being a bad boyfriend is working and he is starting to get on Michelle's nerves but, when Michelle's dad jokes about Steve proposing to Michelle, Becky is less than impressed and tells Steve that she doesn't want to just be his bit on the side.

Elsewhere Norris (Malcom Hebdon) finally wins a competition but still isn't happy and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) invites Leanne (Jane Danson) out for a drink.

This episode is written by David Lane, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Alan Wareing.

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Wednesday 3 December 7.30pm

It's the day of Tony (Gray O'Brien) and Carla's (Alison King) wedding - a day that Tony often wondered if he would ever see. As he prepares to head off for the hotel Pat (Jamie Lee) is surprised at the amount of animosity towards his brother from Emily (Eileen Derbyshire), Jed (Kenneth Cope) and Kevin (Michael Le Vell). Meanwhile Leanne (Jane Danson) arrives at Carla's flat, half expecting her to have done a bunk. But she seems determined to go ahead with it and arrives at the hotel looking every bit the blushing bride. As the bagpipes play she walks down the aisle to marry a delighted Tony.

Over at the Rovers, Steve (Simon Gregson) has managed to push Michelle (Kym Marsh) to the brink by first leaving the kitchen in a state and then not getting ready for the wedding in time prompting her to tell him to stay behind at the pub. Steve is delighted as this leaves him to spend the entire day with Becky (Katherine Kelly) who is doing a shift behind the bar.

Back at the wedding Maria (Samia Smith) has arrived wearing the last present that Liam bought her - she's dreading the day but is determined to get through it. But with the champagne flowing Sally (Sally Whittaker) is getting steadily drunker and when Carla makes a disparaging remark about Kevin she sees red. Spotting an upset Maria leaving the reception, she follows her outside. As Maria breaks down and tells Sally about how perfect Liam was and how she can't cope without him a drunken Sally can contain herself no longer and tells Maria about Liam and Carla's affair. When a stunned Rosie (Helen Flanagan) arrives to witness what her mum has done Sally snatches her mobile phone and shows the video footage as proof of her claims.

Devastated and furious Maria races through the hotel determined to have it out with Carla - will she get to her before the happy couple leave for their honeymoon?

Elsewhere Ken (William Roache) and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) row again over Peter's lack of parenting skills and Norris (Malcom Hedben) goes for a drink with Mary (Pattie Clare). Steve uses the situation with Maria to pick another fight with Michelle.

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Alan Wareing .

***

Friday 5 December 7.30pm

It's the morning after the night before and Maria (Samia Smith) is in a state of shock. She wants answers and is determined to find out exactly what was going on between Liam and Carla (Alison King). Michelle (Kym Marsh) tries to convince her that a kiss does not necessarily mean an affair but Tom (Philip McGinley) admits that he did once wonder if there was something going on. Maria is like a woman possessed and realises that there is one person who might know a little bit more - Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan). Maria waits for her to leave the factory and tackles her about the affair, but she is shocked by what Rosie tells her.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is starting to get his act together and proudly tells Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) that he set three alarm clocks to ensure that he got Simon (Alexander Bain) up and ready for school in time. But he still hasn't quite got the hang of it and forgets Simon’s school bag.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) is worried about her dad and the amount of cash he is splashing out on Gail's (Helen Worth) new kitchen and when he gives her a jewellery box she asks him if he has taken out a dodgy loan, she's secretly pleased with the present but is concerned about Joe (Reece Dynsdale).

Elsewhere Molly (Vicky Binns) almost catches Tyrone (Alan Halsall) selling some of Pam's (Kate Antony) knock-off perfume.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Alan Wareing.





Only 3 episodes O_O

[BigSister]

awwww
lol have you noticed tonys scary eye i only noticed tonight

[Scarlett.]

Lol I was watching the new Bond film, gonna watch it on ITV2 soon

[BigSister]

i only noticed it tonight my gran noticed it weeks ago

[Scarlett.]

lol aye I saw it xD

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street's relative newcomer Craig Gazey returned to our screens last week as 'eccentric mentalist' Graeme Proctor. Viewers will recognise the 26-year-old Oldham actor as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate from earlier in the year when David spent time a Young Offenders' Institute at Her Majesty's pleasure. Next week, Graeme joins David and Tina (Michelle Keegan) as they wreck the Windass family's kitchen. Yesterday, we caught up with Craig for his first interview since joining Corrie to chat about his acting career, his character, and potential on-screen love interests.

You've had some fantastic acting experience already with the Royal Shakespeare Company, haven't you?
"Yeah, it's great grounding - a fantastic place to start. I've done the Globe Theatre and the Royal Court. What's great for me is being able to be all-encompassing and having an eclectic mix of work. It's amazing to go from something like the RSC to Coronation Street."

What made you turn to soap?
"It found me, really. The thing about me is, being a Northern lad, Corrie's always a benchmark of success. I started acting when I was five - not professionally - but everyone, when I was a kid, was always asking 'when are we going to see you on Corrie?' And here I am."

How did the part originally come about?
"It was just the normal audition process. They didn't give me the script until the day, so I grabbed a coffee and digested it. Then I was given a breakdown of the character. The funny thing is that I didn't really know who or what Graeme was. I don't think they quite knew at the beginning either. In the first few scenes, it seemed that Graeme was going to victimise David [Platt in the Young Offenders' Institute] and I even thought he was going to be a bad bully. But then as time went on and I started to read more scenes, I started to realise that they were going to become good mates. And that's good for me because there's more mileage in the character!"

How would you describe Graeme?
"He's a bit of a mentalist. I'd say he was eccentric, too. I call him a fantasising scally. He's always going off on these little rants. He's quite switched on, though. Just a bit mad and playful."

Did you always know that you were going to return at some point beyond Graeme's release?
"No, I didn't. It was never on the cards, but everyone was so supportive of me and my character. On my last day of filming of my first ever block, the crew gave me a clap to say goodbye and they all said 'goodbye Craig', while a couple of them added 'for now' on the end."

How have you settled back in? What's it like working with Jack P. Shepherd and Michelle Keegan?
"It's great. I get on really well with the pair of them. Obviously I didn't work with any of the other actors when I first appeared, only Jack and a couple of times with Michelle. It's still all quite new to me, but with Corrie, it's like a fast train that you have to jump on the back of and ride it."

And you're heavily involved in the Windass storyline. What are they all like?
"I've just moved in with Mikey [North], who plays Gary Windass, so we're really good pals in real life. To be honest, apart from the storylines coming up with the kitchen and car, I don't really have much more to do with the family. They're a really interesting group of characters, though, who'll be causing a lot of trouble."

Are you in Corrie long-term?
"Yeah, I'm here for as long as they'll have me!"

If Graeme could embark on a relationship with anyone on the Cobbles, who would you see him with?
"That's a good question, that. In a non-sexual way, I'd like to see him in some scenes with Becky. They might be too alike, but I think they'd have some great fun. As for a relationship, I think that Sophie [Webster] is brilliant, played by Brooke Vincent. Sophie can be quite gobby and I think she'd give him a run for his money. I'm not sure if she's a bit young, though! At the moment, I'm having lots of first scenes in different places, so it's like they're dangling me over people to see who Graeme fits with."

What's to come for Graeme in 2009?
"I honestly don't know. That's what I enjoy, though. They're keeping me on my toes that way."


What was the reaction like from your family when they heard you'd be appearing in a semi-regular role?
"Well for my dad, I've made it now that I'm on Corrie! He can go down to the pub and someone will go 'hey, Mick, is that your Craig on Corrie' and he'll go 'Oh yes' [in the voice of Churchill the Dog from the TV advert]. I've done the RSC and some other big jobs, but that's it now. I've made it!"

For a smaller part, you've made a great impact…
"It's all quite overwhelming, really. I've seen that there's been a bit of a buzz about Graeme. I think a lot of it's down to the writing, though. I know it sounds a little clichéd! I look at the script when I get it and I think 'it'll be very difficult to mess this up' because it's very funny material. Corrie's great in that it doesn't take itself too seriously. There's a scene next week where I'm fantasising about doing the model Agyness Deyn's mum's garden, so then Agnes will say that I'm really good at doing the garden and then go on holiday today! It's great because it allows me to have a rant which has nothing to do with the plots, but they just work. It really gives you a sense of a character if it's coming out of his mind, rather than their actions."

You deliver some some fantastic one-liners, too…
"I think that doing Shakespeare and theatre has really helped me with my comic timing. Doing theatre, you have to be sharp every night and it's the same here at Corrie. I'm just getting used to it all here at the moment, looking at scenes that I don't think I nailed as well as I could have done, trying to make my scenes better. I don't want Graeme to become too bold, though. The dialogue's bold, but I want viewers to believe in him."

Digi spy

[Tom4784]

I like Graeme, Corrie's on a role with it's younger actors it seems this year.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Tina and Graeme are brilliant
:dog:

[BigSister]

Tina and david are switching on our lights tommorow

[Scarlett.]

Awesome
btw
I have an update on Tony/Carla wedding episode, its a 1hr long

[BigSister]

yayyyyyy i like 1hr episodes
im gonna try and go to the switch on so ill report back if i can

[Scarlett.]

Awesome :bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile:

[BigSister]

Yeah luckily im in work tommorow

[Scarlett.]

lol, hopefully Demon David wont do nothing xD

[BigSister]

haha i bet they mention that somewhere

[Scarlett.]

lol when did the Platt's get a basketball hoop on the side of the house

[BigSister]

*shrugs* dunno

[Scarlett.]

The Windasses!!!!

[Scarlett.]

I like the Windasses, they seem quite vicous O_o

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol when did the Platt's get a basketball hoop on the side of the house


:shocked: and you call yourself a fan.... I've seen that basket net many a time... lol. :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

lol when? xD
Im pretty sure it just appeared today :3

[Corkie]

Ermmm I don't know.. i'm sure i've seen it before maybe I just imagined it. Lol.

Maybe Gails actually a pro basketball player that we don't know about :spin2:

[Scarlett.]

Lol, Im not so sure that its always been there, it isnt on the break bumpers

[KKBL]

loved tonights episode.anytime they zoom in on David's face i remember that hes psycho:joker:

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, for a moment it looked like he was gonna go back to his old ways

[Dan_]

Seven thousand pounds, deal or no deal? :joker:

[Scarlett.]

:laugh:That was a good line xD

[Tom4784]

'Oh right, I've got a catch phrase too! RICCKKKKKKAAAYY! Oh no that's that ginger bird from other channel'

I love Becky.

[BigSister]

I didnt go to the switch on chewy as i was too tired but it was them

[Scarlett.]

Awesome :3 it dont matter


Was that on Children in Need Dezzy?

[BigSister]

Yeah i was working a lot today so couldnt be bothered lol

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by Chewy
Awesome :3 it dont matter


Was that on Children in Need Dezzy?

Yeah lol!

[Scarlett.]

I watched it on Digi Spy.....as a crazy Corrie fan I noticed Underworld's sign had changed :3

Lol Underworld looked nice with lights and smoke xD

[BigSister]

I saw simon today at work (Peter son) he had a baseball cap on

[Scarlett.]

haha awesome!:elephant:

[BigSister]

Yeah i thought they were lying some1 said hes not that famous lol I said thats so cool

[Scarlett.]

lol :joker: he will be famous in a few years

[BigSister]

yeah and i can say i saw him
I was like wonder if he stowed away with tina and david lol

[Scarlett.]

lol probably :bigsmile:

[ThisIsMarie]

I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 mounths maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few mounths?

Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?

Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?

[Jackie]

Originally posted by Dezzy
'Oh right, I've got a catch phrase too! RICCKKKKKKAAAYY! Oh no that's that ginger bird from other channel'

I love Becky.

She was great on Children In Need.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 mounths maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few mounths?
Not much really

Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky

Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
It was ok :D

[Scarlett.]

Former Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs could be joining the cast of Coronation Street.

The actor has expressed interest in joining the show and has been in talks with soap bosses.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: "We first started working on a possible character for Andrew Sachs six months ago after learning that he was interested in joining the show.

“This was brought to our attention by Malcolm Hebdon who plays Norris Cole. We have been in discussions with Andrew about the proposed storyline which would be seen on screen some time next year."

The actor has recently been at the centre of a BBC row involving comedians Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand. However, the Corrie spokesman denied that the show’s interest in Mr Sachs was sparked by the recent publicity.

"There is no connection whatsoever between the Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross saga and our interest in Andrew as this storyline was first discussed in April," she said.

ITV.com

[BigSister]

Yeah i read that this morning as well

[Scarlett.]

Will be cool to see Norris' brother on the street

[BigSister]

haha yeah
my gran keeps annoying me with asking me who is pregnant rosie or sally. Any news on that all i read in the inside soap special for 2009 is that kevin finds a pregnancy kit

[Scarlett.]

Lol I bet its Sophie

[BigSister]

ooh i never thought of that.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, would be a twist and a half

[ThisIsMarie]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 mounths maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few mounths?
Not much really


Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky Who's Jed?
What's like a big eplosion? people goin to die?


Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
It was ok :D Worth making the effort to watch?
Was the real time a big thing or was it just basically normal? Like just the whole weeks episodes were all set straight after each other rather than being set at across a week?

Btw, thanks. :thumbs:

Originally posted by Chewy
Former Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs could be joining the cast of Coronation Street.

The actor has expressed interest in joining the show and has been in talks with soap bosses.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: "We first started working on a possible character for Andrew Sachs six months ago after learning that he was interested in joining the show.

“This was brought to our attention by Malcolm Hebdon who plays Norris Cole. We have been in discussions with Andrew about the proposed storyline which would be seen on screen some time next year."

The actor has recently been at the centre of a BBC row involving comedians Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand. However, the Corrie spokesman denied that the show’s interest in Mr Sachs was sparked by the recent publicity.

"There is no connection whatsoever between the Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross saga and our interest in Andrew as this storyline was first discussed in April," she said.

ITV.com LOL. Could there be any bigger way to do the oposite of BBC than go work on it's rival soap.
Not that he was working for the BBC, I just mean in relation to the obvious.

Sounds like an interesting character. :spin2:



Originally posted by Chewy
Lol I bet its Sophie rofl, with Chesney. That would be funny. :spin2:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 mounths maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few mounths?
Not much really


Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky Who's Jed?
What's like a big eplosion? people goin to die?Auntie Pam and Darryl are involved, and Auntie Pam is hinted to die


Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
It was ok :D Worth making the effort to watch?
Was the real time a big thing or was it just basically normal? Like just the whole weeks episodes were all set straight after each other rather than being set at across a week? [b] Well, it was really just a day, it made the week after seem rushed as one episode is usually a day instead of a week being a day (lol) thing is.....they did the same thing for Rosie's kidnap finale xD

Originally posted by Chewy
Former Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs could be joining the cast of Coronation Street.

The actor has expressed interest in joining the show and has been in talks with soap bosses.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: "We first started working on a possible character for Andrew Sachs six months ago after learning that he was interested in joining the show.

“This was brought to our attention by Malcolm Hebdon who plays Norris Cole. We have been in discussions with Andrew about the proposed storyline which would be seen on screen some time next year."

The actor has recently been at the centre of a BBC row involving comedians Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand. However, the Corrie spokesman denied that the show’s interest in Mr Sachs was sparked by the recent publicity.

"There is no connection whatsoever between the Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross saga and our interest in Andrew as this storyline was first discussed in April," she said.

ITV.com LOL. Could there be any bigger way to do the oposite of BBC than go work on it's rival soap.
Not that he was working for the BBC, I just mean in relation to the obvious.

Sounds like an interesting character. :spin2:



Originally posted by Chewy
Lol I bet its Sophie rofl, with Chesney. That would be funny. :spin2: lol I heard on the grapevine that she gets a boyfriend

[ThisIsMarie]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 months maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few months?
Not much really


Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky Who's Jed?
What's like a big explosion? people going to die?Auntie Pam and Darryl are involved, and Auntie Pam is hinted to dielol! I don't know who she is either. Maybe i haven't seen it in longer than I thought.:laugh:


Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
It was ok :D Worth making the effort to watch?
Was the real time a big thing or was it just basically normal? Like just the whole weeks episodes were all set straight after each other rather than being set at across a week? [b] Well, it was really just a day, it made the week after seem rushed as one episode is usually a day instead of a week being a day (lol) thing is.....they did the same thing for Rosie's kidnap finale xD Did they! i only read about it being for the other. :spin2:

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol I bet its Sophie rofl, with Chesney. That would be funny. :spin2: lol I heard on the grapevine that she gets a boyfriend Really that's sweet. I like her more than Rosie, she's just a skank really. Hope Sophie just gets a nice storyline not the silly and unbelievable 'I think I'll go for the ugly 30 year old teacher' kind. :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
I haven't been watching corrie for 3 or 4 months maybe. I just read that David got storylines atm. :cheer2:
So I think I'm going start watching it again.
Has he been in it much over the last few months?
Not much really


Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky Who's Jed?
What's like a big explosion? people going to die?Auntie Pam and Darryl are involved, and Auntie Pam is hinted to dielol! I don't know who she is either. Maybe i haven't seen it in longer than I thought.:laugh:
Forgot lol, Jed is a guy who Tony gave a heart attack to a few months back, Jed originally appeared in the '60's


Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
[b]It was ok :D Worth making the effort to watch?
Was the real time a big thing or was it just basically normal? Like just the whole weeks episodes were all set straight after each other rather than being set at across a week? [b] Well, it was really just a day, it made the week after seem rushed as one episode is usually a day instead of a week being a day (lol) thing is.....they did the same thing for Rosie's kidnap finale xD Did they! i only read about it being for the other. :spin2:

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol I bet its Sophie rofl, with Chesney. That would be funny. :spin2: lol I heard on the grapevine that she gets a boyfriend Really that's sweet. I like her more than Rosie, she's just a skank really. Hope Sophie just gets a nice storyline not the silly and unbelievable 'I think I'll go for the ugly 30 year old teacher' kind. :thumbs:

Yeah, Sophie is a brilliant character, I hope they dont ruin her

[BigSister]

yeahI heard she gets a boyfriend too

[ThisIsMarie]

Nice and clear now.:thumbs:



- Also it'll be starting to lead up to the christmas storylines, so this seems like a good place to get back into it. :spin2: What are the big xmas storylines?
Tony killing Jed, Jack's pidgeon hut exploding also Steve and Becky
Who's Jed?
What's like a big explosion? people going to die?Auntie Pam and Darryl are involved, and Auntie Pam is hinted to die
lol! I don't know who she is either. Maybe i haven't seen it in longer than I thought.
:laugh:Forgot lol, Jed is a guy who Tony gave a heart attack to a few months back, Jed originally appeared in the '60's
Oh, yeh, the man off Brookeside. Aw, that's just cruel!

- Was that 24 theme thing a couple of weeks ago any good?
It was ok :D
Worth making the effort to watch?
Was the real time a big thing or was it just basically normal?
Like just the whole weeks episodes were all set straight after each other rather than being set at across a week?
Well, it was really just a day, it made the week after seem rushed as one episode is usually a day instead of a week being a day (lol) thing is.....they did the same thing for Rosie's kidnap finale xD
Did they! i only read about it being for the other. :spin2:




- Lol I bet its Sophie
rofl, with Chesney. That would be funny. :spin2:
lol I heard on the grapevine that she gets a boyfriend
Really that's sweet. I like her more than Rosie, she's just a skank really. Hope Sophie just gets a nice storyline not the silly and unbelievable 'I think I'll go for the ugly 30 year old teacher' kind. :thumbs:
Yeah, Sophie is a brilliant character, I hope they don't ruin her
I know! Growing isn't just another word for getting tarty! :rolleyes:
Where are all the normal people that are just doing good (but still interesting :spin2:) things with there lives!? Where are the people that have some actual character not just that they are having an affair. :sad:
Like Maria always used to be soo sweet then she just went all snobby for no apparent reason. Plus that was always a bit silly in the first place considering she was still only working at a little hair salon. And all the silly storylines she had around then.
Same with Sarah, she was amazing, then she decide out of all the people in the would I'm starting to fancy my ex's brother. And all the wedding stuff for a million years. Don't people actually have life stuff going on rather than just basing there whole life around their love life.

That went on longer than anticipated! :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

LOL!!

Yeah, I hope they just make Sophie be herself

[ThisIsMarie]

Originally posted by Chewy
LOL!!

Yeah, I hope they just make Sophie be herself

Exacly, just a nice person. :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

Aye.... I wonder if she will be the Preggers Webster?

[ThisIsMarie]

I sort of hope so, it would be funny. And a better storyline as the other two emotionally dead. :spin:

[Scarlett.]

Aye, and it will be good to see Sophie in the spotlight

[Scarlett.]

Sunday 7th December
A stunned Maria (Samia Smith) listens as Rosie (Helen Flanagan) reveals that she had shown the Carla and Liam footage to Tony. Her thoughts racing she starts to analyse everything she has been told and works out that Tony knew about the kiss before he asked Liam to be best man. What does all of this mean?

At the Rovers Liz (Beverley Callard) suggests to Michelle (Kym Ryder) that she orchestrate a night of romance with Steve (Simon Gregson). Michelle tells a non-plussed Steve that she is cooking dinner. Becky (Katherine Kelly) is not worried about this development until Liz lets slip that she walked in on the two of them kissing in the back room. Is Steve ever going to build up the courage to finish things properly with Michelle?

Molly (Vicky Binns) grows increasingly suspicious of Tyrone's (Alan Halsall) behaviour when he sees him spending more time with Minnie (Poppy Jhakra). Unaware that his real reason for talking to Minnie is to sell her cheap perfume she starts to wonder if something is going on. He convinces her that he doesn't fancy Minnie but how long can he keep the details of his and Pam's dodgy dealings a secret?

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) thinks he and Leanne (Jane Danson) are getting closer when he invites her round for a pizza and she asks if she can read Simon (Alex Bain) a story. But when Peter moves in for a kiss Leanne is decidedly cool with him.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Alan Wareing.

****

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 8 December 7.30pm

Maria (Samia Smith) has not slept a wink all night, she has tried ringing Tony (Gray O'Brien) but his mobile is switched off. Dismayed, frustrated and tormented she tells Tom (Philip McGinley) that she needs him to help her get to the truth surrounding Liam's death. Kevin (Michael LeVell) feels for her when she confides in him that nothing about her husband's untimely death makes sense - will she ever got to the bottom of what really happened?

Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) is getting ready to leave number six as the new tenants are due to arrive today. Teresa (Karen Henthorn) however has other ideas and is not going to give up her home without a fight. As Darryl comes out of the house she locks herself in and as the neighbours gather round amused Darryl desperately tries to persuade his mum to come out of the house. The stand-off continues until the new tenants arrive - but the Platt's amusement at Darryl's predicament soon turns to horror when they discover that their new next door neighbours are non other than the Windasses.

Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is also in for a surprise when she discovers that the community service volunteer she has been assigned to help out at the hospital is in fact Janice Battersby (Vicky Entwistle). Janice's initial delight in seeing her neighbour will be supervising her soon fades when she realises Emily is no soft touch.

Molly (Vicky Binns) is dismayed when she sees Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) chatting together again and when she smells Minnie’s perfume and recognizes it as the one Tyrone smelt of the other day she is devastated. She quizzes him about his trips to the gym and tries to catch him out by telling him she will join too.

This episode is written by Carmel Morgan , produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jason Beresford.

***

Monday 8 December 8.30pm

There is a Mexican stand off on the street as the Platts and Windasses scream abuse at each other. Gail (Helen Worth) is stunned when she finally realises who the new family are and Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) says she'd rather sleep rough than live next door to the Platts. Having eventually gained access to the house the Windasses finally takes possession of number six. Gail is surprised when Anna turns up at the house and insists that she wants to try and make peace between the two families. David (Jack P Shepherd) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) are stunned when they return home to find Anna and Gail mid hug and David is furious that his mother is consorting with the enemy. He's even more annoyed when she reveals that they are meeting up for a drink tonight - will the two mothers of the warring families be able to secure a truce?

Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is determined to put Molly (Vicky Binns) off the scent and enrolls the pair of them in a swanky gym. Molly watches him as he goes through his paces and it is obvious to her that he has never set foot in a gym before. When she discovers how much the membership is costing she can't believe it and is more suspicious than ever.

Maria (Samia Smith) questions Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) about the night of Liam's death but he can't tell her anything she doesn't already know, Tyrone however feels compelled to tell her that Jason reckoned the driver of the car never even swerved or put his brakes on. This is all Maria needed to hear and she seizes on it as proof that Liam's death was no accident.

Elsewhere Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is pleased with Janice's (Vicky Entwistle) progress on the community service programme.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jason Beresford.

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Wednesday 10 December 7.30pm

Molly’s (Vicky Binns) suspicions of Tyrone (Alan Halsall) continue to grow, especially when she discovers that he has only just joined the gym. She can’t get rid of the niggling feeling that something is going on and when she sees Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) in a T-shirt that she saw Tyrone with earlier she jumps to the conclusion that the pair are definitely having an affair. She tells an oblivious Minnie to pass on a message to Tyrone that she has gone to her dad’s and he needn’t follow. But the message gets lost in translation and Tyrone is none the wiser.

Gail (Helen Worth) defends the plan for the Windasses and the Platts to make friends but Joe (Reece Dinsdale) agrees with David (Jack P Shepherd) and doesn’t want to give them the time of day. The two women continue to try and extend an olive branch as Anna (Debbie Rush) tries unsuccessfully to get Eddie (Steve Huison) in full time employment.

Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) are determined to take Maria’s (Samia Smith) mind off recent events but as soon as she arrives at work she starts with one of her theories. Even the customers are not immune as she quizzes them about whether they think Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) is capable of murder.

Elsewhere it is becoming increasingly clear that Norris (Malcolm Hebden) doesn’t like having Jed (Kenneth Cope) around but Jed has no intention of leaving just yet – especially as he has got Tony Gordon in his sights.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jason Beresford.

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Friday 12 December 7.30pm

Molly (Vicky Binns) arrives home from her dad’s but Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is oblivious to how upset she is until she tells him she knows all about his so called workouts and his fancy piece at the kebab shop. Tyrone tries in vain to convince her he is not having an affair and tells Pam (Kate Anthony) that he will have to come clean about the selling. Molly is sceptical as the pair of them explain about Tyrone stepping in to help Pam out but they stop short of telling her about him using the money for their dream wedding. Will Molly forgive Tyrone for lying to her?

Steve (Simon Gregson) is feeling the strain of playing bad boyfriend as frustrated Michelle (Kym Ryder) struggles yet again to have a civilized conversation with him. She confides in a guilty Becky (Katherine Kelly) who tells her she could do a lot better than Steve but Michelle makes her feel even more uncomfortable by telling her she just wants the old Steve back as she misses him.

Audrey (Sue Nicholls) is growing increasingly concerned about Maria’s (Samia Smith) frame of mind and when the distraught widow arrives at the factory and demands the key for Tony’s desk Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) has to take her home and get her to calm down. Audrey decides the time has come to get her some medical help.

Elsewhere Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) gets a job at Streetcars and Eileen (Sue Cleaver) eagerly anticipates the arrival of her dad Colin.

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jason Beresford.

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Friday 12 December 8.30pm

As Audrey (Sue Nicholls) heads to the medical centre Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is left with Maria (Samia Smith) who is growing increasingly edgy and determined to head back to the factory to get into Tony’s drawer. Fiz pretends she is going to try to get what Maria wants but goes straight to the medical centre to hurry Audrey up. By the time the women arrive back at the house with a doctor Maria has disappeared to the Rovers where she is demanding the keys to Tony and Carla’s flat. Fiz and Audrey manage to persuade her to come home but she refuses to admit there is anything wrong with her and sends them all packing. Meanwhile Tony (Gray O'Brien) and Carla (Alison King) have arrived back from honeymoon oblivious to Maria’s accusations – until they play the answer machine.

Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is devastated as Molly (Vicky Binns) walks out on him and their wedding plans. He tells Pam (Kate Anthony) what has happened and lays the blame fairly and squarely at her door. Pam is distraught at the development and tries to make amends but it looks like it is too late for Tyrone and Molly.

Eileen’s (Sue Cleaver) dad Colin (Edward De Souza) has still not arrived and when she calls him and he comes up with a ridiculous excuse as to why he is late she knows exactly where to find him. She decides to show him up by taking his dinner to the Rovers where she finds him charming the socks off Rita (Barbara Knox).

Steve (Simon Gregson) is lusting after Becky (Katherine Kelly) and is desperate to spend some time with her but there is nothing they can do about it – then a chance remark from Michelle (Kym Ryder) about the stench of Ryan’s (Ben Thompson) football kit gives Steve another idea for his bad boyfriend plan.

This episode is written by Julie Jones, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Jason Beresford.


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Is it me or do the Windasses and Platts now remind you of the Gallaghers and Maguires from Shameless?

[Scarlett.]

Hayley is back :thumbs2::thumbs2::thumbs2::thumbs2:

[Scarlett.]

Naughty Platt's :nono:
Jed!!!!!!:hello::hello::hello::hello:

[Spike]

Its so nice to see Hayley back, I have really missed her
Can't wait to see the consequences for David and co

[Scarlett.]

Aye, it will be better when she is back to her usual self too :D


The Windasses take the Platt's kitchen apart too

[BigSister]

haha burn baby burn

[Scarlett.]

Aye lol
I loved that, it was a brillaint 2nd episode

[BigSister]

Graham scares me though i dont think hes all there
Tina rocks though

[Scarlett.]

Aye, you gotta love Graeme and his crazy ways though xD
and Tina is cool :dog:

[BigSister]

lol
and yeah yay for jed

[Scarlett.]

Aye, it was a nice suprise to see Jed again :D

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE bad boy Peter Barlow turns up steaming drunk to drive home his son Simon — to the fury of dad Ken.

Boozy bookie Peter (Chris Gascoyne) — who has returned to Weatherfield after a five-year absence — is pie-eyed when he comes to collect Simon from a school Christmas play.

But fuming Ken (William Roache) refuses to hand Simon over and instead confiscates Peter’s car keys.

The storyline will bring back painful memories for Chris, who was banned for a year for drink-driving in January.

The actor, 39, had downed three and a half pints of lager after playing Captain Hook in panto when cops stopped him in his Fiesta in Llandudno, North Wales.

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It’s an explosive start to 2009 as
the residents of Weatherfield welcome in the New Year with fireworks at the Rovers.


As the skies light up, Liz and Lloyd (Beverley Callard and Craig Charles) embark on a fiery relationship. But Steve’s (Simon Gregson) world is about to come crashing down when Michelle and Becky (Kym Marsh and Katherine Kelly) finally discover that he’s been playing them off. Will Steve be able to convince Becky that she’s the one he loves? Whichever way it goes, he’ll have a fight on his hands when another Street resident vies for Becky’s attentions.

After an emotional year, Maria’s (Samia Smith) left picking up the pieces of her shattered life. As Tony (Gray O’Brien) starts to persuade her that Liam’s death was an accident, it looks like he may get away with murder. But Carla’s (Alison King) onto him, as she realises her husband could be a killer and a showdown looms. And revelations at Underworld pave the way for a new factory boss who makes his presence felt.
Wedding bells sound at last for Tyrone and Molly (Alan Halsall and Vicky Binns), as they patch up their relationship. But, in true Coronation Street style, the day won’t go according to plan. As Tyrone races to get to the church on time, his dodgy dealings catch up with him and, with Jackie Dobbs (Margi Clarke) back on the scene, it could be a case of mother’s ruin. Is this a wedding that’s just not destined to happen?
As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) struggles to control his drinking, new girlfriend Leanne (Jane Danson) vows to stand by her man. But after minding his business and his son, when he does a disappearing act, Leanne is rocked by a revelation on his return.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) finds herself stuck in the middle of the feuding Platt and Windass families when she witnesses a vicious fight. Her testimony in court will spell prison for one resident, but who will she back? Gail (Helen Worth), meanwhile, finds herself in another testing relationship, and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) gets her first boyfriend, which worries parents Sally and Kevin (Sally Whittaker and Michael Le Vell).

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from ; http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/

Coronation Street widow Maria Connor could be banged up over Christmas after she is arrested for attacking Tony Gordon.

Maria, played by Samia Smith, hits out at Tony after finding flowers from him on her husband's grave, the Daily Star reports.

She is sure that it was Tony who murdered her husband Liam, and confronts him at his house.

But her anger boils over and she ends up battering the businessman.

Maria warns him: "I'll never rest until you pay for what you did to Liam."

Tony isn't scared though, and tells Maria that there is plenty of space in the graveyard next to her dead husband's body.

After Maria scrawls 'Murderer' on the knicker factory wall and vandalises Tony's car, police arrest her for criminal damage.

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It’s an explosive start to 2009 as the residents of Weatherfield welcome in the New Year with fireworks at the Rovers.


As the skies light up, Liz and Lloyd (Beverley Callard and Craig Charles) embark on a fiery relationship. But Steve’s (Simon Gregson) world is about to come crashing down when Michelle and Becky (Kym Marsh and Katherine Kelly) finally discover that he’s been playing them off. Will Steve be able to convince Becky that she’s the one he loves? Whichever way it goes, he’ll have a fight on his hands when another Street resident vies for Becky’s attentions.

After an emotional year, Maria’s (Samia Smith) left picking up the pieces of her shattered life. As Tony (Gray O’Brien) starts to persuade her that Liam’s death was an accident, it looks like he may get away with murder. But Carla’s (Alison King) onto him, as she realises her husband could be a killer and a showdown looms. And revelations at Underworld pave the way for a new factory boss who makes his presence felt.

Wedding bells sound at last for Tyrone and Molly (Alan Halsall and Vicky Binns), as they patch up their relationship. But, in true Coronation Street style, the day won’t go according to plan. As Tyrone races to get to the church on time, his dodgy dealings catch up with him and, with Jackie Dobbs (Margi Clarke) back on the scene, it could be a case of mother’s ruin. Is this a wedding that’s just not destined to happen?

As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) struggles to control his drinking, new girlfriend Leanne (Jane Danson) vows to stand by her man. But after minding his business and his son, when he does a disappearing act, Leanne is rocked by a revelation on his return.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) finds herself stuck in the middle of the feuding Platt and Windass families when she witnesses a vicious fight. Her testimony in court will spell prison for one resident, but who will she back? Gail (Helen Worth), meanwhile, finds herself in another testing relationship, and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) gets her first boyfriend, which worries parents Sally and Kevin (Sally Whittaker and Michael Le Vell).
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Just in case you didnt see it :3

[BigSister]

aha it could be Sophie then
and yay a new boss at underworld

[Scarlett.]

I think Kasia's death is gonna be brought back up, they are trying to trick us into thinking it is Tony that goes, when it will be Carla

aye, Sophie just might be the teenage mum

[BigSister]

hehe that would be quite intruiging

[Scarlett.]

Sophie would be the first since Sarah lol

[Scarlett.]

Football tonight, no Corrie

[Jackie]

No Corrie,No Jungle:bawling:

[Scarlett.]

Is IAC not on either? :O

[Jackie]

Originally posted by Chewy
Is IAC not on either? :O

Yeah it's not on tonight there's a special 2 hour one tomorrow.

[Scarlett.]

:nono: bad ITV

[BigSister]

awwww I know no corrie otherwise i would have missed it as i was working till 8

[Scarlett.]

While sat watching Carla (Alison King) and Tony's (Gray O'Brien) wedding the other night, it was refreshing to see the producers at Coronation Street using incidental music.

There's an extremely effective scene at the end of the hour-long episode featuring Maria (Samia Smith) and the Green Day song 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)'.

I don't think Corrie plan to go all Hollyoaks on us and use music at every touch and turn, but I'm led to believe that they'll be using commercial tracks as-and-when it's apt for the storyline.

There are some fantastic one-liners from the Websters, too!

Carla and Tony's wedding episode airs in a one-hour special on Wednesday, December 3 at 7.30pm.


Digital Spy

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Tony (Gray O'Brien) is a worried man - Maria’s (Samia Smith) phone messages have left him in no doubt that she suspects him of murder. He leaves for the factory where he confronts Rosie (Helen Flanagan) who admits that Maria has seen the footage of Liam and Carla kissing and that she has been behaving strangely ever since. Knowing he has to act fast he decides to pay Maria a visit. How is he going to silence her?

Steve’s (Simon Gregson) bad boyfriend plan has stepped up a gear. First he walks round the flat smelly, unkempt and unshaven. Then he tells Michelle (Kym Ryder) that he isn’t going to bother with Christmas presents this year. She is not happy and he really thinks that he has done it this time but Michelle confides in Becky (Katherine Kelly) that Steve’s behaviour is upsetting Amy (Amber Chadwick). Meanwhile Steve’s plans for Amy’s birthday party get off to a dodgy start when Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson) the entertainer turns up minus his wife, the other half of his double act. He’s clearly not in the mood for entertaining as his wife has run off with someone else.

It’s Tyrone’s (Alan Halsall) birthday and he is miserable without Molly (Vicky Binns). Pam (Kate Anthony) speaks to her and asks her to stop blaming Tyrone but Molly still can’t find it in her heart to forgive him.

Elsewhere Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) suggests to Roy (David Neilson) that they host a Christmas lunch for the homeless.

This episode is written by David Lane, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Stuart Davids.

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PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 15 December 8.30pm

Maria (Samia Smith) is locked in the house with her husband’s killer and listens stunned as he tells her that the affair was going on for months and admits that he did want Liam out of the way. Just when she thinks he is close to confessing he changes tack and admits that he does feel responsible for Liam’s death but refuses to come clean about what really happened. Tony (Gray O'Brien) then offers her a million pounds to stop the accusations. Maria is aghast and when Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) knocks on the door she screams at her get him out of the house – but Tony has already unlocked the door and, sensing that Fiz already thinks Maria is acting, he feigns concern for her state of mind. Leaving the house he sees Maria heading off to the police station and knows he has to get to Carla first – how will she react to the news that Tony knew all about her and Liam?

Steve has managed to console Jessie who has agreed to do the party for Amy. When Eileen arrives in the pub the pair hit it off and soon Eileen is donning his ex-wife’s Hia-
Low costume and entertaining the kids. The party is a huge hit and Becky spots a touching moment between Michelle and Steve. With a heavy heart she tells him to lay off the bad boyfriend act till after Christmas at least.

Elsewhere on the street, Pam spots another way to make a fast buck, Peter invites Leanne to a works Christmas do which doesn’t turn out quite as she’s expected and Mary appears to have developed a crush on Norris, much to Jed’s amusement.

This episode is written by David Lane, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Stuart Davids.

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Wednesday 17 December 7.30pm

As the police arrive at Tony (Gray O'Brein) and Carla’s (Alison King) flat Tony prepares for the performance of his life. Having already told Carla about Maria’s accusations and that he knew about the affair he is confident he can hold it together and put the police off the scent. As they quiz him Tony is calm, he denies offering Maria money for her silence and paints a picture of a deranged widow looking for revenge. As the police leave it looks like he has convinced them – but has he managed to pull the wool over Carla’s eyes?

It’s a cosy Christmas scene over at the bookies flat as Leanne (Jane Danson) helps Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Simon (Alex Bain) decorate the tree. Leanne is enjoying the family atmosphere and is happy to stay after Simon has gone to bed. But she notices Peter’s excessive drinking and as he gets louder and more drunk she decides to call it a night. But Peter’s having none of it and tries to make her stay – with disastrous consequences.

Gail (Helen Worth) arrives home to find the Windasses have gone to town with their Christmas lights, she takes a deep breath and heads inside for a quiet night with Joe (Reece Dinsdale) but when the time for the official switch on arrives she gets a shock – it isn’t only the Windasses who are lighting up the street.

Elsewhere Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and Jessie (John Thomson) hit it off during a post-gig drink and Liz (Beverley Callard) introduces Michelle (Kym Ryder) to her new friend Poppy (Sophiya Hauck) who also just happens to be a barmaid

This episode is written by Martin Allen, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Stuart Davids

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Friday 19 December 7.30pm

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has some bridges to build following the events of the previous evening but first he has to redecorate the tree and find Simon (Alex Bain) a costume for the nativity play. He asks Leanne (Jane Danson) to go with him but she is sick of his behaviour and resigns. Drowning his sorrows Peter turns up for the nativity play rather a little worse for wear and when the teacher tries to stop him from entering the hall he makes a scene and storms in.

Carla (Alison King) can’t understand why Tony (Gray O'Brien) won’t sack Rosie (Helen Flanagan) but he insists that he would also have to sack Sally and that would arouse suspicion. Carla decides to let Rosie know exactly how she feels about her betrayal before heading over to Maria’s (Samia Smith) to tell her her side of the story.

Liz (Beverley Callard) annoys Michelle (Kym Ryder) by appointing Poppy (Sophiya Hauck) assistant manager of the Rovers. She tackles Steve (Simon Gregson) but he takes his mum’s side insisting her can’t undermine her as she runs the pub.

Norris (Malcolm Hebden) is less than impressed when he returns home to find Jed (Kenneth Cope) and Mary (Patti Clare) tangled up in fairy lights. Mary insists to Norris that she isn’t interested in Jed but makes it clear that the age gap isn’t the problem.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Stuart Davids.

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Friday 19 December 8.30pm

The nativity play audience watch aghast as a drunken Peter (Chris Gascoyne) stumbles to the front of the hall. Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) comforts Simon (Alex Bain) as Blanche (Maggie Jones) confronts a belligerent Peter. He is escorted from the premises and Ken (William Roache) manages to snatch his car keys off him insisting that Simon is coming home with them. Back on the street Peter goes from bad to worse until Liz (Beverley Callard) has to ask him to leave the Rovers. He bangs on Ken and Deirdre’s door insisting that he wants to see his son but Ken refuses and Leanne (Jane Danson) arrives just in time to stop Peter hitting his father.

Jack (William Tarmey) is back from Blackpool and is devastated that Tyrone (Alan Halsall) and Molly (Vicky Binns) have split. He tries to set them up by getting Molly to make him tea but Molly is still hostile towards Tyrone.

Carla (Alison King) tells Leanne that Tony (Gray O'Brien) knew about the affair but has forgiven her but Leanne is not convinced that Tony is the forgiving type. Meanwhile, Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) has heard Maria’s accusation and thinks he is on to something – he lets Tony know that he is going to compare notes with Maria.

Elsewhere Rosie (Helen Flanagan) meets with a journalist and spies a way of making some cash out of her kidnap ordeal.

This episode is written by Lucy Gannon, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Stuart Davids.

[BigSister]

Yay Jacks back ^_^
christmas looks like its going to be good

[Scarlett.]

Dont go Hayley :bawling:
Jed is coming back to the street :spin2:
and Graeme's singing warmed my heart

[Scarlett.]

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/02/08-15/pimp-c-715217.jpg


ZOMFG! its him!

[Nicky.]

Ooft - he is secsi innee ! xD

[Scarlett.]

OMG I know
I can see how Hale's liked him

[Scarlett.]

:hello::cheer2::hello::cheer2::hello::cheer2::hell o::cheer2:

[Nicky.]

Looking again, and I thought this was impossible..

He is secsier than Royster!

[Scarlett.]

I know!
You seen his car?

http://blog.beliefnet.com/benedictions/Popemobile%20BBC%20image.jpg

[BigSister]

LOL at Hayleys guy

[Scarlett.]

I saw an advert for Wednesdays hour long episode today!:thumbs2:

[BigSister]

Yay ^_^

[Nicky.]

HAHAHAHAH!! @@ Hayley's BFs car xD

[Scarlett.]

SHAMELESS star David Threlfall is finally set to join Coronation Street.

The actor has built up a huge following playing drunken Frank Gallagher in the cult Channel 4 show.

Until now he has politely turned down an open invitation to star on the Corrie cobbles.

But Shameless has been hit by the credit crunch and the series has been cut from 16 shows to just eight next year.

And David, 55, feels the time is now right to join the soap.

A source close to the star said: “Corrie have been trying to get him for ages but David remained loyal to Shameless.

Frank is the show’s *central character and he felt he’d be *letting everyone down if he was to go.

“Let’s face it, without Frank they would definitely struggle.

“The clincher has been the decision by Shameless bosses to cut the proposed seventh series by half. The fifth and sixth series have run for 16 episodes.

“But due to the credit crunch, the show’s chiefs have been forced to slash the next one to just eight episodes.”

Corrie bosses recently approached David as they wanted him to be the head of their new family the Windasses.

But he was offered the opportunity to direct episodes of Shameless and he took that option instead.

Our source added: “David does comedy drama but he doesn’t want to be the new Les Battersby or just a Frank clone.

“It’s going to be very interesting to see what the scriptwriters come up with.

“The last time they spoke they told him to contact them as soon as he was ready and they’d write a part especially for him.

“I’m certain that an announcement will be made by the end of the year.”

Daily Star

[BigSister]

LOL at graham singing realight my fire and "Who got the job ashley butcher"

[DamonJ]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P4yx8rJxu_I

LMAO.
My Kevins got a black willy.

[Scarlett.]

LOL I watched the ages ago, its brilliant :flower:

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Coronation Street factory boss Carla Connor - played by Alison King - is all set to become Carla Gordon next week, as she prepares to marry her long-term life and business partner Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien). However, following the death of Carla's brother-in-law Liam (Rob James-Collier), she's struggled to come to terms with the loss of her soul mate. Unaware that her fiancé masterminded the murder, Carla prepares for her lavish no-expense-spared wedding. However, with so many Weatherfield residents with grudges, will their wedding go without hiccup? Here, DS chats to Alison about Liam, the wedding and her real-life pregnancy.

Will Carla ever be able to forgive herself for her final words to Liam?
"That's a good one. It's a growing thing. She doesn't know anything's her fault. Nor does she know anything about Tony's involvement. As far as Carla's concerned, it was an accident. So in that way it's tragic. Little does she know, had she changed those words and gone off with him, it could have saved his life."

Was Liam Carla's one true love, or does she love Tony but in a different way?
"I don't think she does love Tony in the same way as she did Liam. Liam was somebody who she fell deeply in love with. Her first true love was Paul, Liam's brother, and that was a commitment which came to her quite easily. Paul worshipped her. With Liam, though, it was a forbidden love. I think Carla feels safe with Tony, she just doesn't know him as well. Carla loves him, but it's more security. They spark together quite nicely, too."

Does Carla at this point suspect that Tony killed Liam?
"No, she's completely wrapped up in Liam and whether she's going to go through with the wedding. It's quite difficult remembering which wedding we're at! It's like Jesus, but instead, it's before and after Liam! Carla's just returned fresh from Los Angeles to make a new start with Tony and she realises that Tony didn't deserve all what she did with Liam. As far as Carla's concerned, she told Maria to go and have a happy life with Liam and the baby. Then when Liam died, Carla just had to go off and decide whether she could go through with her marriage to Tony or not."

So, during wedding week, Carla invites someone that Tony's not expecting, doesn't she?
"Yeah, she invites Tony's brother Pat. Jamie [Lee], who plays him is wicked. Pat turns up and nearly throws a spanner in the works. Tony's left thinking whether he's going to get away with what he's done. He's worried who Pat's going to end up speaking to throughout the day. Then Tony worries what stories he's told, what lies he's told. I don't think he can even remember what lies he's told and in what order. Tony's bricking it, while Carla's completely oblivious and says she wants to see more of Pat! Carla's really trying to do the right thing by Tony now. She's trying to move forward."

Does she switch her wedding dress from the one she romped with Liam in?
"Yeah. I think she feels that it'd be a bit bad, what with Liam having been under the old one!"

Is the wedding trouble-free? Do they make it down the aisle?
"Carla's completely unaware as to what Tony's going through, while she just has a lovely day. Essentially, you're left wondering whether all of those loose ends will end up in a knot anywhere along the line. There are so many people that could ruin the day - Sally, Kevin, Rosie, Maria, Pat... And even though Jed's not there, he could easily barge in. It's a case of will they actually make it down the aisle? If they do, will they make it to their honeymoon? Or will something happen just before they leave?"

It must be fun filming weddings because it gets most of the cast in one place!
"Yeah, it does. They're also really long and tedious! They have to get everyone's reaction on camera, while I'm wearing a really uncomfortable dress for three days! At the start you feel like a princess, but by the end, you just want to burn it! It was a wicked dress, though."

You're expecting a baby. You must be excited about becoming a new mum?
"Yeah, I'm big and fat at the minute. I'm just getting fatter. It's a competition between my boobs, my bump and my ass! I think my bum's slightly ahead at the minute! I'm just really tired at the moment. Everybody's been great, though. I just have to remember to put my feet up between scenes. It looks a bit weird on set - I get myself into some ridiculous positions, like on my hands and knees and I end up apologising to people, saying 'sorry, I've got wind!'"

Have they had to start covering your lower half up yet?
"Yeah, they do and they don't but it's getting a bit ridiculous now, though. I look like Humpty Dumpty with leggings."

However, if you've been wondering about Carla's friendship with Leanne; Carla's screen family, including her brother, Darren; and when Alison finishes filming before she goes on maternity leave, then read on.

I've asked a number of people about Carla's brother Darren and have had the same response - they'd all love to have him around. Corrie's producer Kim Crowther also mentioned him last month in my interview with her.

We already have a clear picture of who he is and where he is currently. If you don't know, Darren is currently residing in Strangeways prison serving an eight-year sentence at her Majesty's pleasure for armed robbery.

So I'll make a bold statement here and now - we'll be seeing Darren at some point in 2009.

And if Alison has her way, I think we'll meet Carla's sister, too. Don't forget to let me know your views on the potential casting below.

For now, here are those extra bits:

At one point, Carla hated Leanne. Are you surprised at the producers making them pally?
"No, not at all. They're quite similar. Before when they were friends, they were trying to out-do each other and show each other who was the best with a business. Then Leanne crossed Carla [by sleeping with] with Paul, so they didn't speak for six months. Leanne did go up to Carla a couple of times and try to make friends, but Carla wasn't having any of it. Eventually, Carla had the crisis with Liam and when Leanne tried to make friends again, they both realised that they're close whether they like it or not. Leanne's a good confidante and says it how it is. I think it really works actually."

Would you like to see Carla's brother Darren turn up in Weatherfield?
"Yeah, for sure. I think she's got a brother who's absolutely brilliant with her. I think he'll be stunningly charming, but a complete minger inside. He'll be as rough as old boots because Carla's mum was rough, too. Carla's from a really rough family, but she's tried to put all that behind her. It'd be good to have someone there like Darren who wants to sponge off her or embarrass her all the time. Or maybe he just loves her to death and idolises the ground she walks on? I also think Carla could have a sister that she's not spoken to for years."

When are you due to finish filming?
"Around Christmas time."

Can you give us any clues as to how Carla's going to leave?
"No way, José! "

You must be proud to have become such an established character in such a relatively short period of time?
"Yeah, it's brilliant. I've been really fortunate to have storyline after storyline. I suppose the sad thing about that is that my boys keep leaving me! I don't think that's anything to do with me, though! It's been great to play, every which way. It's allowed me to show a bit of range, which is always good in a soap. All the storylines I've had just keep adding new layers to Carla as a character."



Digital Spy

[BigSister]

Yay thanks for that Chewy. Will be good to see him

[Scarlett.]

Aye, especially with his history :D

[Scarlett.]

Hour long tonight :elephant:

[BigSister]

haha whem Blanche came into the court that was so funny

[Scarlett.]

Aye!
Stecky works better than Micheve! :laugh3:

[Scarlett.]

Eighties actress Stephanie Beacham has joined the cast of Coronation Street, it has been confirmed.

The 61-year-old Colbys actress, who appeared as Sable Colby in the US show, auditioned for the ITV soap last week and has now been cast in the role of Martha, an eccentric potential new love interest for Weatherfield veteran Ken Barlow (William Roache).

Ken bumps into Martha by the canal while walking Blanche's (Maggie Jones) dog Eccles. He soon learns that Martha is a theatre actress who travels from performance to performance via the UK waterways on her barge.

Beacham has played Bad Girl Phyllida Oswyn for three years in the ITV prison drama, before going on to star in last year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

She begins filming with the Manchester-based soap next week and will first appear on screen at the end of January. She will remain with the show for at least three to four months.

[Scarlett.]

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has gone AWOL – no one has seen him since his drunken escapades yesterday and Ken (William Roache) is getting worried. Leanne (Jane Danson) eventually finds him at the flat sleeping off a hangover and unable to remember much about the previous day’s events. She persuades him to get his act together and take teddy round to Simon (Alex Bain) at Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre’s (Anne Kirkbride). Peter is ashamed as his son proudly performs his lines from the nativity play. Upset Peter escapes to the back yard where he breaks down and tells Ken that he doesn’t think he can cope with being a dad.

Maria (Samia Smith) is furious when the police call round and tell her that they don’t have any evidence to lead them to think Tony (Gray O'Brien) killed Liam. But she is intrigued when later in the day Jed (Kenneth Cope) arrives at the house and tells her he wants to talk to her about a murderer.

Christmas is coming and Lloyd (Craig Charles) and Steve (Simon Gregson) are getting fat. Michelle (Kym Ryder) decides it's about time the pair of them lost a few pounds and sets them a slimming challenge – prompting Liz (Beverley Callard) to invite Lloyd along to her Brazilian Crunch class.

Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is not looking forward to Christmas without Molly (Vicky Binns) so he’s pleased when she tells him that she has decided to move back in.

Elsewhere plans are being made for Christmas dinner across the street and when Norris (Malcolm Hebden) wins a Polish Christmas hamper Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) decides to invite Vicki (Wanda Opalinska) for lunch. Norris also invites Mary (Patti Clare) along but is less than impressed that Jed will be there too.

This episode is written by Joe Turner , produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Pip Short.

****

PI for Week 52 follows. Please note, all times and dates are currently TBA, so PI is listed by episode number. When the dates and times are confirmed, this page will be updated.

Ep6973

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) tells Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride), Ken (William Roache) and Blanche (Maggie Jones) that he wants to be a real father and they tell him that they will care for Simon (Alex Bain) until Peter gets himself sorted out. Peter than has some groveling to do with Leanne (Jane Danson) and thanks her for helping him find Simon’s teddy. He invites her round to the flat but she tells him she has some shopping to do, her attitude has softened though and he is left with a spark of hope. Back at the flat he finds a present Simon has left for him and opens a bottle of whisky – is he going to fall at the first hurdle?

Maria (Samia Smith) finds an unlikely ally in the shape of Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) who tells her that he believes her theory that Tony killed Liam. Audrey advises caution and tells Maria that she should stop looking for someone to blame. Meanwhile Tony (Gray O'Brien) is rattled when Jed sees him talking to Jimmy (Robert Beck) - will Tony be able to buy Jed’s silence?

Michelle (Kym Ryder) asks Steve (Simon Gregson) if it is ok if she does a gig on Christmas Eve – Steve (Simon Gregson) feigns disappointment and tells Becky (Katherine Kelly) that this is the last Christmas she will be alone.

Rosie is up to her old tricks – she is flirty with Gary Windass, telling him that she has just done a photoshoot for a newspaper and inviting him to her 18th on Christmas Eve.

Elsewhere Colin and Rita have hit it off and Lloyd suffers following the Brazilian Crunch class.

This episode is written by David Bowker, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by john Anderson.

***

Ep6974

It’s Christmas Eve on Coronation Street and everyone is in high spirits. The factory girls are in party mood and Carla (Alison King) tells them to go home and come back in their glad rags for the Underworld Xmas Bash. Tony (Gray O'Brien) stays to get the party ready and finish off some last minute wrapping but he’s surprised by a visit from a slightly tipsy Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope) demanding more cash in return for his silence.

Angered by the pensioner’s belligerence Tony snaps and using the negligee he has bought Carla for Christmas he throttles him. As he stands over a motionless Jed on the floor of the factory he panics realizing that Carla and the factory girls will be on their way back any time. Spying an empty storage hamper he crams Jed’s lifeless body inside it just in time. The next few hours are a nightmare for Tony as the drunken factory girls conga and dance around the hamper unaware of its grizly secret. Will Tony’s latest evil deed be discovered?

Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is looking forward to celebrating her birthday and having her first legal drink in the Rovers. She has planned a party at home but decides to cancel it and spend the evening with Gary Windass (Mikey North) instead. Kevin (Michael LeVell) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) are less than impressed when they return home and discover she and Gary have polished off the champagne the family were going to open to celebrate her birthday.

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is not feeling very festive having discovered that he has been evicted from his flat. He confides in Kevin who advises him to tell Gail (Helen Worth) but Joe is a proud man and doesn’t want to burden her with his problems.

At the Rovers Michelle (Kym Ryder) kisses Steve (Simon Gregson) under the mistletoe but Steve tells Becky (Katherine Kelly) he would much rather be kissing her.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson

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Ep6975

Christmas Day dawns in Weatherfield with everyone preparing for the day ahead. One man with more to do than most is Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) who has the small matter of a body to dispose of before he can get down to celebrating. He tells Carla (Alison King) that there has been a break in at one of the properties and he heads for the factory. But there is a surprise awaiting him when he gets there.

Meanwhile preparations are under way for Christmas dinner at Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) and Norris’ (Malcolm Hebden) but Emily is not happy starting without Jed, whose bed hasn’t been slept in all night. Tony is desperate to make sure it looks as though Jed has done a runner and he sneaks into the house to remove his belongings – will he manage to get everything out without getting discovered?

Over at the Platts the day has got off to a good start with Joe (Reece Dinsdale) surprising Gail (Helen Worth) with an expensive watch. Gail has planned a party for later that day but as the Platts settle down for their Christmas dinner they are invaded by some early arrivals – the Windasses have got the timings wrong and turn up with party food forcing Gail to invite them to stay for Christmas dinner – much to Joe’s annoyance.

By the time the Websters arrive for the party things have gone downhill somewhat and when Gary (Mikey North) turns up David (Jack P Shepherd) is seething as is Kevin (Michael LeVell). It isn’t long before the whole thing has descended into mayhem and Joe walks out – another typical Christmas Day at the Platts.

Christmas is a time to spend with your loved ones and Steve (Simon Gregson) is desperate to get some time alone with Becky (Katherine Kelly). He makes his excuses to get away from the Rovers and arranges to meet Becky at the cab office. She is delighted to discover he has decked it out as a Christmas Grotto and they settle down to share a few snatched moments unaware that Michelle is on her way over to try and find him.

It’s a sad day for Maria (Samia Smith) who tells Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) that she wants to go to the cemetery to visit Paul and Liam’s grave. She is shocked when she arrives and finds that someone has beaten her to it and laid flowers already. She is disgusted when she realizes they are from Tony and Carla and destroys them before returning to the Street and letting Tony know exactly what she thinks of his gesture.

Things are a lot quieter at Roy’s Rolls where the dinner goes off without a hitch – thanks to a last minute donation and some help from Aunty Pam (Kate Anthony).

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

****

Ep6976

Maria (Samia Smith) is still seething and scared after her encounter with Tony (Gray O'Brien) and asks Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) to go to the police station with her. Fiz explains that she hasn’t seen or heard anything that she could tell them leaving Maria frustrated. Still desperate to prove to everyone that Tony murdered Liam, Maria resorts to desperate measures and armed with a pot of paint daubs the word ‘murderer’ across the factory walls. Has she gone too far this time?

Gail (Helen Worth) still hasn’t heard from Joe (Reece Dinsdale) but he turns up at the house with a bouquet of flowers by way of an apology for his behaviour. He promises her he won’t do something like that again but still doesn’t come clean about being evicted.

Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is like a bear with a sore head when Amber (Nikki Patel) asks him to make himself scarce so she can spend some time with Darryl (Jonathan Dixon). Amber realizes the only way she is going to get a love life is if she sorts out Dev’s first so she gets on the phone to Tara.

At the Brazilian Crunch class Liz (Beverley Callard) saves the day when the instructor fails to show up – all they need now is some music – queue Lloyd (Craig Charles).

Elsewhere Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is sure that Jed has returned as his bedroom door is closed and it was open yesterday until she discovers he has gone and so have all his things.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by John Anderson.

***

Ep6977

Maria (Samia Smith) is hysterical as the police try to speak to her about the graffiti and Audrey (Sue Nicholls) tries desperately to calm her down. Tony (Gray O'Brien) intervenes and tells the police that he isn’t willing to press charges. Maria is convinced that this proves he has a plan but Audrey and Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) are worried about her and tell her it must stop. Tony realizes that it isn’t going to stop until Maria is out of the way and suggests to Kirk (Andrew Whyment) and Fiz that they get her away from Weatherfield and he offers to pay. Carla (Alison King) is confused by Tony’s behaviour.

Lloyd (Craig Charles) warns Steve that he is playing with fire and that it won’t be long before people start to notice the sexual tension between him and Becky (Katherine Kelly). Steve is convinced he can handle it meanwhile Lloyd finds himself the centre of attention following the Brazilian Crunch class.

Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is pleased that Molly (Vicky Binns) is back at home but he’s got a stiff back from sleeping on the sofa. Molly offers to give him a massage but they are interrupted by Aunty Pam (Kate Anthony).

Elsewhere Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Tara (Ayesha Dharker) realize they have been set up by Amber but Dev seizes the moment and offers Tara the flat above the corner shop.

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

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/img/150x113/Coronation-Street-Craig-Kelly-71603249-e497-45aa-9e0b-f0e205f0dee3.jpg

Thurs 27th Nov
Corrie’s factory girls are in for a surprise in 2009 when they get a new boss.

He comes in the shape of mystery man - Luke Strong.

But no one is more shocked than Tony Gordon, who finds himself having to answer to cool hand Luke, who turns out to be the majority shareholder of Underworld!

Mancunian actor Craig Kelly has been cast to play Luke – an old business associate of Carla Gordon’s.

Carla leaves Tony and Weatherfield in February after their marriage breaks down and actress Alison King goes on maternity leave.

Tony has no idea where she has gone and is stunned when Luke arrives in the factory and starts calling the shots.

But Luke soon wins over the factory girls with his charm and good looks and Tony finds himself on the back foot.

Carla has asked Luke to look after her business affairs and it isn’t long before he decides to buy her share – making him Tony’s boss!

A Coronation Street spokesperson said: “It looks like Tony may have met his match in Luke Strong. He’s a bit of a mystery man and Tony doesn’t know what his motives are for buying into the business or how he knows Carla. Luke is certainly going to make things difficult for Mr Gordon.”

Craig’s credits include Queer as Folk, Waking the Dead, Casualty and Clocking Off.

Corrie bosses have also just announced the casting of actress Stephanie Beecham. Click on the link below for more details.

[BigSister]

ooooh that looks intresting

[MrGaryy]

AWWW! I was hoping for someone really hot.

[Scarlett.]

^^^Lol


You never know, he could make himself look a bit better

[Jackie]

I think Steve and Becky go well together.

[BigSister]

Yeah same ^_^. I just love becky shes great

[Scarlett.]

Aye, better than Michelle and Steve, she just squeezes the life out of Steve's character

[Jackie]

Although I can't stand Beckys over acting.

[Scarlett.]

http://www.rexfeatures.com/p3img/rex/showing/corrie/A.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Graeme Proctor - Legendary character!

'nuff said

[BigSister]

LOL i agree Chewy

[Scarlett.]

I just saw'ed teh advert :xyxwave:

[Scarlett.]

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/08/48/550x_street_081208_platt_windass01.jpg

First up this week, we head to Coronation Street, where the Windass clan - Eddie (Steve Huison), Anna (Debbie Rush), Gary (Mikey North) and Len (Conor Ryan) - arrive on the Cobbles and take root in the Mortons' old house.

After ridding themselves of Teresa (Karen Kenthorn), who decides to barricade herself in the house and claim squatter's rights, they come face-to-face with the Platts. It's not exactly the welcome the Windasses had expected, but Anna hopes she can set the situation straight with Gail (Helen Worth) as soon as possible and suggests that both families go for a drink. David (Jack P Shepherd), Joe (Reece Dinsdale) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) aren't pleased in the slightest.

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/08/48/550x_street_081208_windass01.jpg

[Jen]

Originally posted by Chewy
http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/08/48/550x_street_081208_platt_windass01.jpg



Showdown..

:lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

lol theres more than that, the Morton's lock themselves in the house too :thumbs2:

[Jen]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol theres more than that, the Morton's lock themselves in the house too :thumbs2:

I just love how epic the picture looks.. LOL

[Scarlett.]

lol epic :conf2::laugh:

I wish Graeme was there too

[Jen]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol epic :conf2::laugh:

I wish Graeme was there too

I love him...

[Scarlett.]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=46_45W4Vhgs

[Jen]

:lovedup::lovedup::lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

lol hes the best character since......the start:bigsmile:

[Jen]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol hes the best character since......the start:bigsmile:

Ever.. :O

Steve is my favouite.. he gets all the ladies.

[Scarlett.]

Danny Baldwin used to be my fave

http://www.corrieblog.tv/DANNY_BALDWIN.jpg

[BigSister]

Grahame is just s funny lol and i didnt really like him

[Scarlett.]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6F9BeE8h8Io

[Tom4784]

Graeme's immense but we all know the best character is......AUDREY!!!!!!!!

Followed by Becki and Ryan.

[Scarlett.]

Lol Audrey :laugh:

[Tom4784]

Everyone loves the tanned avenger!

[Scarlett.]

Loool:laugh2:

.......:whistle:

[BigSister]

I saw the white wedding ad ^_^

[\PJ/]

''Batman my favorite''
No Deidre any man is your favorite.

[Scarlett.]

See the cast sing along to Rudolph the red nosed raindeer here (http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/videospecials/Christmasspecial/default.html)

[Scarlett.]

Liz (Beverly Callard) is looking forward to the dance class Christmas party at the community centre until Steve (Simon Gregson) tells her that Lloyd (/Craig Charles) is only DJ'ing because he fancies Poppy (Sophiya Haque). She is further disappointed when Danielle (Annie Cooper) from the class rings and asks him out on a date. Misreading the signals, and assuming Liz isn't interested, Lloyd agrees to go for lunch with Danielle. It soon becomes clear to Lloyd though that Danielle is little more than a pretty face and at the party he makes his excuses to head outside for a fag where he finds Liz and the two waste no more time getting to know each other properly.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is determined to prove to Leanne (Jane Danson) and Blanche (Maggie Jones) that he isn't drinking - even a bottle of scotch from a customer and a trip to the Rovers don’t seem to put him off his stride, forcing Blanche to pay up on their bet.

After the previous evening Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is convinced that he and Molly (Vicky Binns) are back on track so when she calls him upstairs he thinks his luck is in. But he's stunned when he discovers that she is putting a bolster in between them in bed - to 'save any misunderstandings'.

Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is growing increasingly concerned about Jed's wherabouts. Norris (Malcom Hebdon) is convinced he has merely done a bunk but reluctantly agrees to go out and look for him with Emily.

Elsewhere Janice (Vicky Entwistle) makes a new aquaintance doing her hospital community service.

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

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 29 December 8.30pm

When Danielle (Annie Cooper) comes looking for Lloyd (Craig Charles) he dashes back inside leaving Liz (Beverly Callard) convinced that he is embarrassed about what happened. When they all arrive back at the Rovers Steve (Simon Gregson) is stunned that Lloyd managed to bag such a looker and Liz can't help feeling jealous when Danielle kisses Lloyd. For Lloyd though there is only one woman he is interested in and when he escapes Danielle's clutches and heads to the smoking shelter he and Liz carry on where they left off - and this time they head for the bedroom.

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and Ken (William Roache) return from visiting Tracy and are delighted when they hear from Blanche (Maggie Jones) that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is off the booze. Peter is thrilled when they agree that Simon (Alexander Boyd) can go home with him tomorrow.

The recession doesn't seem to be affecting Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) - his flats are selling and he is a hit with the Underworld staff for his kindess towards Maria. His good mood is sealed when Carla (Alison King) agrees to go to Scotland to celebrate Hogmanay.

Jack (WIlliam Tarmey) is confident things are looking up for Tyrone (Alan Halsall) when Molly (Vicky Binns) offers to cook dinner for him. But once again Tyrone misreads the signals and ends up back at square one. Will he ever be able to win Molly back properly?

Elsewhere Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) starts to regret getting involved with Aunty Pam's (Kate Anthony) dodgy oil business.

This episode is written by Julie Jones, produced by Kim Crowther and directed by Kay Patrick.

****

Wednesday 31 December 7.30pm

It's New Year's Eve on Coronation Street and some people are in more of a mood to celebrate than others…

Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is determined to try and win Molly (Vicky Binns) round and is pleased when she agrees to meet him for a drink in the Rovers later. But when he catches her chatting to Jason (Ryan Thomas) and agreeing to catch up with him for a drink in the pub Tyrone sees red. Furious with his petty jealousy, Molly throws Tyrone out of the shop and as the New Year arrives she makes a shock decision about their future.

Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) are circling each other - both trying to play it cool believing the other is not interested. But as the day continues Liz gets sick of hearing about Danielle from Michelle (Kym Marsh) and Steve (Simon Gregson) and as the clock strikes midnight she and Lloyd sneak off to his flat to see in 2009 alone.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is already sick of being on the wagon and tells Leanne (Jane Danson) that he feels he would be better off staying away from the Rovers and out of temptation's way. Blanche (Maggie Jones) manages to rasie a smile from him though when she decides to place a bet that Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) could cash in when she's gone.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) is getting sick of waiting for Steve (Simon Gregson) to become a free man and she's not best pleased when she hears Michelle (Kym Marsh) telling him that New Year would be a good time for them to make a fresh start. WIll Becky and Steve ever be together?

The night comes and goes with a bang for everyone when Pam (Kate Anthony) and Darryl's (Jonathan Dixon) attempts to break open the outside loo containing their bio oil has explosive results.

This episode is written by Damon Rcohefort and produced by kim Crowther, the director is Kay Patrick.

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Friday 2 January 7.30pm

It's a bad day for Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall). Aunty Pam (Kate Antony) is still in hospital following the explosion but it is Tyrone who gets it in the neck from Molly who is convinced he must have known about the bio oil scam all along. By the end of the day it looks like he might finally have convinced Molly he had nothing to do with it and he is about to pop the question when a very unwelcome face from the past turns up.

Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) are already fed up with having to meet in secret but neither of them want to break the news of their relationship to Steve (Simon Gregson) so they agree to wait for the right moment to come along - whenever that may be.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has overslept after downing half a bottle of whisky last night and Ken's waiting to take Simon (Alexander Bain) out. Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) are suspicious of his reasons for being late but Ken is determined to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Michelle (Kym Marsh) is planning a trip to Ireland for her and Steve but he's not too keen. Becky's (Katherine Kelly) not too taken with the idea either but has to put a brave face on it when Michelle tells her all about it.

Things have gone well between Tara (Ayesha Dharker)and Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) so Amber (Nikki Patel) is disappointed when Tara reveals she is going to Scotland. When Tara's heating breaks down Amber hatches a plan to try and get her to stay but it backfires spectacularly.

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

***

Friday 2 January 8.30pm

Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) are finally united over something - both of them want to get rid of Tyrone's mum Jackie (Margi Clarke). She insists she is staying put until she is able to sort out a problem with her breast implant which has 'exploded'. Molly is stunned when Tyrone falls for his mum's sob story and says she can stay. Jack (William Roache) and Pam (Kate Anthony) are less than impressed to have her hanging around but Molly is sick of all the bickering and finally gives Tyrone the answer he has been waiting for.

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is getting more and more agitated by the way that Gary Windass (Mikey North) is managing to upset Tina (Michelle Keegan) and David (Jack P Shepherd). When Gary finally pushes his luck and asks Tina out, Joe takes matters into his own hands and gives him a warning.

Amber (Nikki Patel) is mortified that her plan to keep Tara (Ayesha Dharker) in Weatherfield has had entirely the opposite effect and goes round to confess to tampering with the plumbing. Tara is impressed by her honesty and what she has tried to do for her dad and agrees to stick around - even covering for Amber with Dev (Jimmi Harkishin).

Steve (Simon Gregson) is still intrigued by the identity of Lloyd's (Craig Charles) new mystery woman but Lloyd is giving nothing away. Steve sees Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd whispering and assumes she is trying to find out details of the new woman too - how would he react if he knew what was really going on?

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has managed to hide his drinking relapse from everyone until Leanne (Jane Danson) goes round to the flat for tea and discovers he has fallen off the wagon. Peter is in denial and accuses Leanne of placing too much emphasis on his drinking but when she walks out it looks as if her words may have hit home.

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

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Chewy

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6F9BeE8h8Io

Lol. That guy is funny. He reminds me of Munch off 2 pints.

[BigSister]

The lloyd/Liz thing could be quite funny cant see them together though hehe

[Nicky.]

I just got Out of Africa :spin: :spin: :spin:

Birthday pressie :bouncy: :bigsmile:

[BigSister]

Yay Nicky ^_^

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com//img/original/Janice-and-Emily-3c4967b1-5bcc-48f2-9a2f-d244cbb55ff6.jpg

http://www.itv.com//img/original/Maria-Connor-and-Michelle-Connor-5055282b-73bc-4285-bc48-a5cbe47b3834.jpg

http://www.itv.com//img/original/Maria-and-Rosie-c76b14d7-67ea-45e8-a0e5-ddac7da8c23f.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Sophie, 14: I'm up the duff, dad

By JEN BLACKBURN
Published: 03 Dec 2008 www.thesun.co.uk/


CORONATION Street schoolgirl Sophie Webster is to reveal that she may be PREGNANT.
The 14-year-old confesses after dad Kevin discovers a used pregnancy test in a bin.

Kevin (Michael Le Vell) assumes the kit was used by wife Sally (Sally Whittaker). When she denies it, the long-suffering couple both fear their wayward elder daughter Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is about to become a teenage mum.

But 18-year-old Rosie tells them: “I know I get blamed for everything around here, but you have two daughters and this has nothing to do with me.”

Sally and Kevin are dumbstruck as they realise the kit belongs to Sophie.

Sophie (Brooke Vincent) sobs as she tells them the result was positive.

While Sally accepts the news, car mechanic Kev blows a gasket, vowing to find the father and batter him.

But viewers will be left to wait and see whether the pregnancy is confirmed or whether it’s just another cry for help from attention-seeking Sophie.

If she is pregnant it will be the biggest under-age sex scandal to hit the soap since 13-year-old Sarah Louise Platt (Tina O’Brien) became soapland’s youngest ever mum back in 2000.

[BigSister]

hahahahahahahaha we were right Chewy ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Aye, should be a good storyline:colour:

[BigSister]

Ill have to tell my gran she was asking
Or Sophie might be making it up

[Scarlett.]

Nah, the Pregnancy test would have to be positive for them to be angry at her

[30stone]

Originally posted by Dezzy
Graeme's immense but we all know the best character is......AUDREY!!!!!!!!

Followed by Becki and Ryan.

Graeme is quality but, Tony and Maria are better.

[Scarlett.]

Hmm, Tony is great for drama, as is Maria
Graeme is the best for comedy

Tony and Graeme have to be my favourites

[BigSister]

Yeah probably wonder if she keeps it though

[pinkmichk]

my vote goes to chesney being the dad :laugh:
graeme is so funny

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by Chewy
Sophie, 14: I'm up the duff, dad

By JEN BLACKBURN
Published: 03 Dec 2008 www.thesun.co.uk/


CORONATION Street schoolgirl Sophie Webster is to reveal that she may be PREGNANT.
The 14-year-old confesses after dad Kevin discovers a used pregnancy test in a bin.

Kevin (Michael Le Vell) assumes the kit was used by wife Sally (Sally Whittaker). When she denies it, the long-suffering couple both fear their wayward elder daughter Rosie (Helen Flanagan) is about to become a teenage mum.

But 18-year-old Rosie tells them: “I know I get blamed for everything around here, but you have two daughters and this has nothing to do with me.”

Sally and Kevin are dumbstruck as they realise the kit belongs to Sophie.

Sophie (Brooke Vincent) sobs as she tells them the result was positive.

While Sally accepts the news, car mechanic Kev blows a gasket, vowing to find the father and batter him.

But viewers will be left to wait and see whether the pregnancy is confirmed or whether it’s just another cry for help from attention-seeking Sophie.

If she is pregnant it will be the biggest under-age sex scandal to hit the soap since 13-year-old Sarah Louise Platt (Tina O’Brien) became soapland’s youngest ever mum back in 2000.

ooh theyve done that before but oooh anyway

[Scarlett.]

I hope she keeps it, it'd bring a whole new dimension to Sophie's character

[pinkmichk]

its about time she got some of the more gritter stories instead of rosie

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, its Sophie's turn now, as long as she isnt turned into Rosie Mk.II I'll be happy

[NettoSuperstar!]

Oh I bet she will yeh itll be great. Rosies character gettin some good storylines to

[pinkmichk]

no they def need to take her in a different direction to rosie

[Scarlett.]

I wonder who the father will be though...it cant be Chez

[pinkmichk]

we dont see enough of her to even play the guessing game all she does at the moment is shout at her sister in the front room or strop off to her room :joker:
i wonder if she has done it so that she takes some attension away from rosie

[Scarlett.]

I hope not, cause that would most likely mean Rosie is preggers lol

[Scarlett.]

http://www.rexfeatures.com/images/thumb/825376x.jpg

Ken and his new "love interest"

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/03/article-1091615-02ADD3E9000005DC-939_468x573.jpg

[Tom4784]

That's surprising! Well i'm glad that Sophie's getting more storylines she's a good character with great potential.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, she has been one of the characters like Blanche, who make Corrie what it is

[Scarlett.]

1hr long Corrie next :thumbs:

[Jackie]

:hello:

[Scarlett.]

Its begining :D

[Jackie]

That was funy when Blanche walked in.