Corrie - The Nation's Street

[BigSister]

Yeah i was thinking that as well chewy i was like joes v strange...

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, just the way he behaves..its weird


I think Graeme may end up being the Peacock's lodger

[BigSister]

grahames great ^)^ i say i say lol

[Scarlett.]

Yer alrieght there arr Michelle, I say yer alreight?

[BigSister]

haha

[Scarlett.]

EEE by gun! Coronation Street bosses have come up with a plot involving the cold-blooded slaughter of screeching birds.

What do you think? Leave your comments below

But don’t worry. Janice Battersby and Liz McDonald aren’t being written out just yet.

The birds in question are seagulls—and it could be their blood raining down on the famous cobbles.

ITV chiefs are considering moving the show from its central Manchester base to waterfront location MediaCityUK at nearby Salford Quays.

But a show source told us: “The problem there is the seagulls that make loads of noise.
Poisoning

SAFE: Corrie's Liz
SAFE: Corrie's Liz

“Even one seagull caught on camera would look ridiculous. Weatherfield is supposed to be in Manchester where you mainly get pigeons. The other problem is the costs they could incur. If one flies into the scene they would have to re-shoot, wasting time and money. In meetings there have been some ideas such as poisoning them or hiring a marksman to shoot them.”

The source explained why the famous ITV soap was considering the move. “Currently the indoor filming is done in two studios which are around 400 yards apart which causes logistical problems.

“The knicker factory and Rovers are indoors in one set and the other indoor sets are in a separate warehouse. Part of the outside set is also separated by a wall. They would love to use a vast warehouse for indoor scenes and have outdoor scenes on one continuous set.”

An ITV spokesman confirmed: “We are continuing to examine the available options regarding ITV’s Manchester base.”

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CORRIE killer Tony Gordon goes from murderer to midwife this summer when he delivers Maria Connor’s baby on the BEACH.

The factory boss ordered the murder of Maria’s husband, his love rival Liam Connor.

But he has been cosying up to her since his wife Carla left him after hearing what he had done. Maria (Samia Smith) accused him of the murder plot, but charmer Tony (Gray O’Brien) convinced her he was innocent.

Then he starts to fall for her and they drive to the beach for a romantic day trip.
Delivery ... twisted Tony

Delivery ... twisted Tony

As they walk Maria feels her contractions begin and her waters break. Panicking, she says: “Oh God, I think the baby’s coming.”

But Tony keeps his cool and carries her to a deserted strip of beach, where she gives birth. An insider said: “At this point Tony and Maria aren’t lovers but it’s not long after the baby’s born they realise their real feelings.

“Maria had a miscarriage not long ago. Delivering her baby makes Tony a hero in her eyes.”

And it’s not long before twisted Tony has set his heart on a new dream — making a family with Maria and the baby.

Our insider added: “What Tony gets, Tony wants. He’s ruthless and now Carla’s off the scene he’s determined to have Maria — and Liam’s baby.”

[BigSister]

awwww

[Scarlett.]

Spoiler roundup

- Tina ends up with Jase, and David starts a hate capmaign

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ITV Global Entertainment has today announced a deal with Amazon Video On Demand which will see the UK's longest running soap Coronation Street made available on-demand in the US.

200 episodes of the Weatherfield soap, which aired between Christmas 2007 and July 2008, will be rolled out by the end of the month, while a further 20 episodes will be added to the collection every month thereafter.

It is envisaged that US viewers, who will be able to buy the content for 50c per episode, will be viewing episodes of Corrie within one week of UK transmission by the autumn.

John Norman, senior vice president of international sales at ITV Global Entertainment in the US, said: "We'll be working closely with Amazon to effectively schedule new episodes, bringing US fans in line with the latest UK storylines by autumn 2009. The debut perfectly compliments our ITV catalogue on Amazon.com, which proudly showcases the very best in UK programming."

Jason Binks, vice president of digital and new media at ITV Global Entertainment, added: "This is a superb collaboration and one that we're all delighted with. The deal is a great example of our multi-channel approach, strategically bringing our much loved quality programming to a global audience."

It is understood that if there is a demand for such a move, all archived episodes from December 1960 may be made available in the same way.

ITV programming first appeared in the US via Amazon Video On Demand last year, with 450 hours of the network's programming having already been made available. Shows include Cold Feet and Inspector Morse, among others.

There are currently no plans to make full archive episodes available on-demand in the UK.

[Dom:D]

Originally posted by Chewy
CORRIE killer Tony Gordon goes from murderer to midwife this summer when he delivers Maria Connor’s baby on the BEACH.

The factory boss ordered the murder of Maria’s husband, his love rival Liam Connor.

But he has been cosying up to her since his wife Carla left him after hearing what he had done. Maria (Samia Smith) accused him of the murder plot, but charmer Tony (Gray O’Brien) convinced her he was innocent.

Then he starts to fall for her and they drive to the beach for a romantic day trip.
Delivery ... twisted Tony

Delivery ... twisted Tony

As they walk Maria feels her contractions begin and her waters break. Panicking, she says: “Oh God, I think the baby’s coming.”

But Tony keeps his cool and carries her to a deserted strip of beach, where she gives birth. An insider said: “At this point Tony and Maria aren’t lovers but it’s not long after the baby’s born they realise their real feelings.

“Maria had a miscarriage not long ago. Delivering her baby makes Tony a hero in her eyes.”

And it’s not long before twisted Tony has set his heart on a new dream — making a family with Maria and the baby.

Our insider added: “What Tony gets, Tony wants. He’s ruthless and now Carla’s off the scene he’s determined to have Maria — and Liam’s baby.”
:shocked:

[Scarlett.]

lol ^^^

[Scarlett.]

FRIENDS fear for Coronation Street star Bev Callard after she dramatically took time off.

Sources close to the normally bubbly actress said they were worried after discovering she has not been at the TV studios for over a week.

One said last night: “We have no idea when she’ll be back. She is talking to very few people at the moment and we’re obviously desperate to know she is OK.”

Bev, 51, who plays Rovers landlady Liz McDonald, suffered severe money troubles after her dream of running a real-life pub turned into a nightmare.

She and her partner Jon McEwan poured hundreds of thousands into the venture but still ended up having to close after facing the threat of bankruptcy.

Stress

The couple worked long hours to make the pub a success — yet Liz was still having to get up at 5am to be on Corrie’s set by 7am.

The source added: “It has taken its toll. We knew she had terrible financial problems, which must have been a stress.

“It is awful to see her like this because she is such a bubbly, warm woman. But I am sure she will be OK because she is a fighter.”

Bev told two months ago how she was left devastated after The Gallery in Hale Barns, Cheshire, collapsed.

The final straw came when a brewery representative turned up with a demand for £59,000 in unpaid rent.

Bev was forced to lay off former on-screen son Nick Cochrane — Andy — who she hired to run the restaurant.

She and Jon had put £200,000 into the pub and spent £50,000 on renovations plus tens of thousands more to keep it afloat.

Bev said recently: “The pub was a black hole which took all our cash and all our time. We couldn’t cope any more.”

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Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is feeling pressure from all sides. David (Jack P Shepherd) wants him to give him his job back now he has the new kitchen contract but Joe is worried that he hasn't even got the cash to buy the raw materials for the job. Gail (Helen Worth) tries to help Joe out but he is too proud to accept and throws the offer back in her face. Eventually Joe can take no more and decides to pay Len (Conor Ryan) a visit to get the deal back on track - just as David walks in and finds them shaking hands.
Leanne (Jane Danson) tells Janice (Vicky Entwistle) that she has decided to accept the restaurant manager's job in Leeds in order to get away from Peter (Chris Gascoyne). Janice is upset as is Peter who infuriates Leanne by getting Simon (Alexander Bain) to beg her to stay. Upset at Simon's childish pleas Leanne says a tearful goodbye and leaves Weatherfield.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) is determined to do everything right in the run up to her wedding and tells Steve (Simon Gregson) that she has decided not to have a hen night as she doesn't trust herself - opting instead for a quiet night in with Roy and Hayley.

Elsewhere Dev's (Jimmi Harkishin) Uncle Umed (Harish Patel) arrives from India and Liz (Beverly Callard) offers a grateful Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) the cleaner's job at the Rovers.

This episode is written by Joe Turner and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Stuart Davids.

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Monday 9 March 8.30pm

It's a night of tears, accustations and revelations at the Platts and by the end of the night Joe (Reece Dinsdale), David (Jack P Shepherd), Gail (Helen Worth) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) know a lot more about each other than they thought possible.

David is stunned when Len Windass (Conor Ryan) gleefully explains how he got Joe the kitchen contract in exchange for getting Tina to change her story in court. Furious David storms home and tells Gail and Tina about the bribe, but that's just the tip of the iceberg as first Tina's abortion secret is revealed followed by Joe discovering that David tried to kill his own mother and topped off with the news that Joe only moved in with Gail as he'd been evicted from his flat - can the two couples survive or will the house of cards come tumbling down with them all inside?

Uncle Umed is making himself at home and is surprised when he overhears a conversation between Tara (Ayesha Dharker) and Jason (Ryan Thomas). As the pair discuss Jason refitting Dev's (Jimmi Harkishin) shop to turn it into an art gallery Umed (Harish Patel) gets the wrong end of the stick and is convinced they are having an affair.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is still in a state following Leanne's departure and no amount of talking from Ken (William Roache) is going to make the situation any better.

Liz (Beverly Callard) tries to have a heart to heart with Lloyd (Craig Charles) about their relationship but ends up dumping him after he fails to convince her that he has no problem with their age difference.

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Stuart Davids.

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Wednesday 11 March 7.30pm

Becky (Katherine Kelly) is counting the days till her wedding and amuses Steve (Simon Gregson) with her efforts to memorise her last few hours as a single woman. Having given in to Liz's insistence that she has a hen night Becky excitedly arrives at the Rovers with Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) - just in time to hear half the pub, including Lloyd (Craig Charles), having a bet on the wedding not happening. Devastated she goes to find Steve who wastes no time in telling his mum and his best friend what he thinks of them and barring them from the wedding.

The fallout from the previous night is still being felt with Tina (Michelle Keegan) telling David (Jack P Shepherd) that it is over and Joe nowhere to be found. Unaware that Gail (Helen Worth) and her dad have actually split up Tina confides in Gail about her dad's previous problems with depression and asks her to take care of him whilst she is not around.

Ken (William Roache) tells Peter (Chris Gascoyne) that he has to stay off the booze and start behaving like a responsible adult for Simon's sake. Peter takes it on board and in a bid to prove that he is a good dad he buys Simon (Alexander Bain) a pet rabbit - but he's less than impressed by Simon's desire to call it Leanne.

Meanwhile Ken (William Roache) is feeling guilty about his kiss with Martha and tells Ted (Michael Byrne) about his turmoil. Ted tells him that he is going to have to make a decision about what he does next.

This episode is written by Mark Burt and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Stuart Davids.

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Friday 13 March 7.30pm

It's Friday the 13th and Becky (Katherine Kelly) is determined to make sure her wedding day goes to plan. Liz (Beverly Callard) is desperately trying to apologise as Steve (Simon Gregson) gets ready at the pub but he insists that they are not welcome.

Keen to try and make ammends Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) decide to prepare a surprise wedding reception for the happy couple.

Meanwhile over at Roy's Rolls Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) are putting the finishing touches to the bride's dress, hair and make-up. Becky looks an absolute picture in her dream dress but her nerves start to get the better of her and she knocks back the champagne glass after glass. Slightly tiddly she panics that Steve is about to see her as she leaves and dashes to the builders' yard to hide but that's where things start to go wrong and as she rips her dress. Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley start to wonder if they will ever get her to the registry office on time!

Elsewhere Gail (Helen Worth) is worried about Joe (Reece Dinsdale) and shocked when she finds him dishevelled in the lock-up. Joe is overcome with emotion as she hugs him and asks him to come home.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) shows Dev (Jimmi Harkshin) her extravagent plans for the art gallery, prompting him to suggest that they need to cut back on expenditure.

Luke (Craig Kelly), meanwhile, is trying to put pressure on Tom (Philip Mcginley) and Maria (Samia Smith) to sell him their share of Ladrags.

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Stuart Davids.

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Friday 13 March 8.30pm

Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) are desperately trying to get Becky (Katherine Kelly) to the wedding but whilst they are at the factory trying to fix her dress she hears about the fight that Karen and Tracy had on the roof. High on champagne and adrenalin she heads for the roof and bursts into song spraying the street with champagne like a formula one winner.

Steve (Simon Gregson) meanwhile is getting increasingly worried about where his bride to be has got to and is relieved when she finally arrives at the registry office - even though she is having to be held up by Roy - and the couple prepare to tie the knot.

Back at the Rovers Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) wait excitedly for the newlyweds to arrive and Liz is thrilled when Lloyd publicly announces that Liz is his girlfriend.

One couple still struggling to get things back to normal are Joe (Reece Dinsdale) and Gail (Helen Worth). She pleads with him to give the relationship another go and tells him she knows all about the depression but Joe doesn't seem to want to listen.

As Luke (Craig Kelly), Maria (Samia Smith) and Tom (Philip McGinley) meet to discuss the future of Ladrags Tony (Gray O'Brien) walks in and is angry to discover that his nemesis is trying to muscle in on that business too. Tony decides to offer Maria some business advice of his own and she is surprisingly receptive, apologising for thinking badly of him in the past.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Stuart Davids.

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CORRIE kidnapper John Stape is coming back to the soap — to marry Fiz behind bars.

The former teacher, who had a fling with pupil Rosie Webster before keeping her prisoner, will wed Fiz in jail after she forgives him for his crimes.

The pair split when Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) discovered he was giving 16-year-old Rosie (Helen Flanagan) private lessons of an intimate nature.

Forgiving ... bride-to-be Fiz

Forgiving ... bride-to-be Fiz

Eventually she forgave him but they split when deranged John (Graeme Hawley) confessed to kidnapping Rosie.

Fiz helped the terrified teenager to escape.

Despite his crimes, Fiz starts to forgive John when she receives love letters he has written from his prison cell.

Soon Fiz realises John is finding it hard to survive in jail, where he is serving a two-year sentence.

He is being bullied and beaten by other inmates, who regard him as no better than a sex offender.

Fiz is so determined to keep his spirits up that on one visit she proposes to him and he jumps at the chance of marrying her.

But John doesn’t want to wait till his release and so they agree to hold the wedding inside the prison.

Fiz isn’t sure at first whether to go ahead, but she is convinced by close friends that it would be the right thing to do.

Her pal Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) tells her: “Go for it, Fiz. It’ll be dead romantic.

“You can have the wedding in prison and then you can have a big party when John gets out.”

[BigSister]

Yay the stape ^_^

[Scarlett.]

:nono:

TEH STAPESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Scarlett.]

Click to watch before TV broadcast (http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/newsandgossip/Weddingpromo765/default.html)

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Coronation Street actress Jane Danson was reportedly rushed to hospital yesterday to give birth to her second child.

The 30-year-old - who plays bookie and former prostitute Leanne Battersby - was expected to give birth next month, making her the fourth cast member within a fortnight to welcome a new arrival to the family.

Her baby, however, is due to arrive slightly prematurely.

A source told The Sun: "Jane is in hospital and we are awaiting some exciting news any time now."

Earlier this month, Alison King (Carla Gordon) gave birth to her daughter Daisy Mae.

Meanwhile, Jack P Shepherd's (David Platt) partner Lauren Shippey also delivered a daughter, who has been named Nyla Rae.

Wanda Opalinska (Vicki Dankowska) gave birth to a healthy baby boy called Rafal within the same week.

Danson and her co-star husband Robert Beck (Jimmy Dockerson) already have a two-year-old son called Harry Alexander Jack, who was born in July 2006.

The only remaining expectant parent at Corrie is Graeme Hawley (John Stape), whose wife is due to give birth in June.

Digi Spy



Thank god the baby will be ok

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BRAVE Corrie star Kym Marsh has returned to work just two weeks after the tragic death of her baby son, TV Biz can reveal.

The grief-stricken actress made a comeback to the cobbles earlier this week.

Kym, 32, barmaid Michelle Connor in the ITV1 soap, had tiny Archie Jay 18 weeks early on February 11.

Cuddle ... with Jamie Lomas

Cuddle ... with Jamie

She was expecting the son with her actor-fiancé Jamie Lomas — Warren Fox in Hollyoaks.

A show source said: “Kym is devastated but wanted to get back to work and try and start getting back to normal.

“We’re very careful to make sure she doesn’t do too much. She’s been through so much. Her friends on the show are being an enormous source of comfort.”

Kym announced the end of her marriage to former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder last March.

She also has two children from a previous relationship.

[BigSister]

Aww i hope Janes ok

[Nicky.]

I hung around the street yesterday for like an hour!

I saw, Kirk, Shmicheal (dog), Becky in her 4x4 smoking, Amy looking sad in her car, what I presume, Maria's babies (twins, they use 2 to film) Devs girlfriend in a cab, and Dev wandering out! He was going the station, so I asked for a picture with him and he said yea! :spin:

http://i39.tinypic.com/24drbt3.jpg

:bigsmile:

[02ablake]

Originally posted by Nickyy
I hung around the street yesterday for like an hour!

I saw, Kirk, Shmicheal (dog), Becky in her 4x4 smoking, Amy looking sad in her car, what I presume, Maria's babies (twins, they use 2 to film) Devs girlfriend in a cab, and Dev wandering out! He was going the station, so I asked for a picture with him and he said yea! :spin:

http://i39.tinypic.com/24drbt3.jpg

:bigsmile:

hiya, nice picture, i like dev -think his a funny character .

By the way was samia(maria) filming with babies/baby, if so then she must have the baby earlier than expected??

[Scarlett.]

Aye ^^^


I got something to admit...I havent seen Corrie since Monday :blush:

[02ablake]

I think this is samia smith - not sure but it sounds like her.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhyMBoQ93IY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5f7SMfvws

And i also really like the new corrie advert for steve and beckys wedding.

[BigSister]

UI missed it friday chewy as well saw it wed though

[Scarlett.]

Not much happened though I dont think

[Jake!]

Becky & Steve's wedding is on my birthday. LOL
Good luck, Friday the 13th and all.

[BigSister]

ah thanks chewy ill be watching it tommorow though

[Firewire]

Originally posted by 02ablake
I think this is samia smith - not sure but it sounds like her.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhyMBoQ93IY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5f7SMfvws

And i also really like the new corrie advert for steve and beckys wedding.

It is. I've seen the film.

[Magic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lkPcswtN7g
Wo.

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The MEN says that filming on the Coronation Street set will stop tomorrow (4 March) as staff tune in to a video conference about ITV's financial situation. Job cuts are expected in non-production roles at Granada, as ITV has been affected by the global economic situation and the downturn in advertising revenue (down 30% in the first three months of this year).

There's also speculation that ITV could sell off some of the land it holds in Manchester, including the Quay Street offices and the Coronation Street set. An industry commentator said, "It is commonly felt that the head office and Coronation Street set is no longer fit for modern television." If this happens, production of Corrie could possibly be moved to the MediaCityUK development in Salford Quays.

Corrieblog

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
The MEN says that filming on the Coronation Street set will stop tomorrow (4 March) as staff tune in to a video conference about ITV's financial situation. Job cuts are expected in non-production roles at Granada, as ITV has been affected by the global economic situation and the downturn in advertising revenue (down 30% in the first three months of this year).

There's also speculation that ITV could sell off some of the land it holds in Manchester, including the Quay Street offices and the Coronation Street set. An industry commentator said, "It is commonly felt that the head office and Coronation Street set is no longer fit for modern television." If this happens, production of Corrie could possibly be moved to the MediaCityUK development in Salford Quays.

Corrieblog


http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/mar/02/itv-television

Yes the Media Guardian (better than that blog)
says it is safe but cut back are possible every place.

More like they will keep Manchester
and Moth Ball the part of the massive Yorkshire site
they need to halt to save funds
under this UK New Labour Depression.

[Scarlett.]

I think a lot of the production will head to media city, especially Coronation Street, as it has been rumoured to happen in years, apparently, Emmerdale will move to its own studio if the Leeds site is closed

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
I think a lot of the production will head to media city, especially Coronation Street, as it has been rumoured to happen in years, apparently, Emmerdale will move to its own studio if the Leeds site is closed


You have to wait for the News
at this time the best report on this Cut Back
is on the Media Guardian link.
They have a Manchester Channel on Sky.


Many workers are in a Panic
and could make this worse.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, its weird how ITV are being hit most by the recession...then again..Channel 4 only has imports, where as ITV Studios makes TV

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, its weird how ITV are being hit most by the recession...then again..Channel 4 only has imports, where as ITV Studios makes TV



It's all due to the Bloated Greedy BBC
who keep all their cash we the public have to pay.


The BBC ain't what it used to be
and ITV is better in many ways.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends


Yes I agree
that is only Fair.


Poxy BBC.

[Novo]

Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends


Yes I agree
that is only Fair.


Poxy BBC.

Sky is killing ITV as well

next year or maybe the year after All champions league football will be shown on sky i reckon

[Scarlett.]

Times are gonna get hard for the big 4 soon

[Tom]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends


Yes I agree
that is only Fair.


Poxy BBC.

Sky is killing ITV as well

next year or maybe the year after All champions league football will be shown on sky i reckon

Thank ****** for that

ITV are rubbish with sport

[Tom]

Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, its weird how ITV are being hit most by the recession...then again..Channel 4 only has imports, where as ITV Studios makes TV



It's all due to the Bloated Greedy BBC
who keep all their cash we the public have to pay.


The BBC ain't what it used to be
and ITV is better in many ways.

If £150/year damages your pocket then you need to find a new job

No license fee for the BBC would kill commercial TV in the UK

[arista]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends


Yes I agree
that is only Fair.


Poxy BBC.

Sky is killing ITV as well

next year or maybe the year after All champions league football will be shown on sky i reckon


Sky is not
they want a small share in ITV
to help ITV.
then bankrupt Branson started a War.


The Bloated BBC is doing far worse by keeping all Public money.

[Tom]

No Sky don't want to help ITV, they want their money. Thats what business is all about, getting more money for your own company.

[arista]

Originally posted by Tom
No Sky don't want to help ITV, they want their money. Thats what business is all about, getting more money for your own company.


Sky is out of its share in ITV
now.

So they can not help ITV.


Of course its about money.


SkyNews
is now giving all Commercial Radio stations
there SkyRadio News service
which helps them stay ahead
of the Bloated BBC.

[Tom]

Why do you keep saying the bloated BBC? Its really annoying

[arista]

Originally posted by Tom
Why do you keep saying the bloated BBC? Its really annoying

Because it is True.
They are over large and not giving the Public
enough
We have to fund them.

[Tom]

If they aren't giving the public enough then why is BBC1 the most watched channel in the country?

Does about £2 a week really like a big hole in your pocket?

Can you see the need for a BBC, ie commercial TV would die without it?

Why keep
writing
like this?

[arista]

No channel is the most watched
at some times in a day some do well.


Yes that money goes to the BBC to show repeats in a Evening
at Peak times.
I do not want repeats my Money.

I want a Refund.

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yeah, ITV and Channel 4 should be given a bit more of the license...at least until the recession ends


Look Tom
Chewy made a Valid point on the Greedy BBC.

[Tom]

Originally posted by arista
No channel is the most watched
at some times in a day some do well.


Yes that money goes to the BBC to show repeats in a Evening
at Peak times.
I do not want repeats my Money.

I want a Refund.

Right well BBC1 is the most 'most watched' channel

[Scarlett.]

http://www.allaboutsoap.co.uk/image_db/2689.jpg

On the cover of all about soap it has a pic of Michelle and Tom(?) with the subtitle 'Fire horror'

[arista]

Originally posted by Tom


Right well BBC1 is the most 'most watched' channel


So you said.

But many channels do well at times


BBC1 show Repeats
in the Evening,
so no it is not the most watched channel.


And this thread is about ITV1

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
http://www.allaboutsoap.co.uk/image_db/2689.jpg

On the cover of all about soap it has a pic of Michelle and Tom(?) with the subtitle 'Fire horror'



Yes
and Back on Topic.

[Lewis.]

Fire Horror! Omg, Looks great :O

[Callum]

Originally posted by Chewy
http://www.allaboutsoap.co.uk/image_db/2689.jpg

On the cover of all about soap it has a pic of Michelle and Tom(?) with the subtitle 'Fire horror'

It's Peter btw, I saw it in the shop.

[Scarlett.]

For some reason I think the Rovers will burn....either that or No.7


Edit: Ahh cool....so the Bookies?

[Marsh.]

Originally posted by Chewy
http://www.allaboutsoap.co.uk/image_db/2689.jpg

On the cover of all about soap it has a pic of Michelle and Tom(?) with the subtitle 'Fire horror'

Sean's back? I thought he was gone for good?

[Scarlett.]

THE saga of Coronation Street’s possible move to Salford is nearing a conclusion.

At 7am today ITV announced it intended to axe 600 jobs and cut programme budgets.

And at 7.30am I took part in a long conference call with executive chairman Michael Grade and other ITV bosses.

As luck would have it, I was the first in line called to ask a question.

So I asked for the current thinking on the possible move of ITV Granada – including Corrie – from Manchester and the latest timescale for a decision.

Michael handed the question over to ITV chief operating officer John Cresswell.

In essence, it looks like – barring a change of heart or last minute hitch – Corrie will be moving.

Described in Mr Cresswell's answer as "the most valuable programme on British television".

ITV won’t be drawn on a timetable for their now long overdue decision.

But there is speculation we may finally learn either way in July.

Although full details of the job cuts have yet to be revealed, it appears Manchester will escape the worst of the axe.

With Countdown moving to Manchester from Leeds, where at least 150 jobs are to go.

And then on to Salford?

As discussed in this blog last month, it looks terminal for both Heartbeat and The Royal.

With the closure of ITV’s main studio site in Leeds, leaving just a few smaller units open.

Speculation that Emmerdale might also move to Manchester was always nonsense.

But aside from regional news, it’s all that’s left across the Pennines.

I also monitored an hour-long ITV webcast to investors this morning, again featuring Michael Grade and his team.

Not being a business journalist, I always find these financial presentations a little cold for my liking.

Especially when phrases like “reduced headcount” are used.

We must never forget that these are real people, with families, mortgages and fears for the future.

Not just items on a balance sheet.

People who may have given a large part of their life to ITV.

Some of whom were in tears this morning.

[Scarlett.]

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/10/160x120_grace_kelly01.jpg

She is going to star in an upcoming episode of Doctors, but apparently Corrie producers are having her join as someones sister...can you guess whose?

[Nicky.]

Becky/Eileen/Kirkies ex..

[Nicky.]

Yeyeyeyeye!
I is right :spin:

[Scarlett.]

She will be possibly be playing Becky's sister....as she is Kathrine Kelly's sister in real life :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

One of Coronation Street's romeos could be killed off in an emotional plot twist later this year.

Characters reportedly in the frame to be bumped off include Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), Ken Barlow (Bill Roache), Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), Colin Grimshaw (Edward De Souza) and Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas).

A Corrie source told the Daily Star: "The death of one of the show's Lotharios will send shockwaves through Weatherfield and have repercussions for a long time to come.

"There are going to be quite a few women who will be devastated by the loss but fans are going to have to wait and see who it is."

They added: "Soap always has a period where it goes a little quiet but Coronation Street is steaming into fifth gear with some amazing stories."

Peter Barlow is rumoured to be about to embark on a romance with Michelle Connor (Kym Ryder), while his father Ken is currently wooing theatrical barge owner Martha Fraser (Stephanie Beacham).

Dev, meanwhile, continues to enjoy the company of Tara (Ayesha Dharker) and is about to open an art gallery for her, and ladies' man Colin persists in vying for the attentions of Kabin owner Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox).

Brickie Jason, meanwhile, will reportedly become involved with two of the Street's regular female characters, with one having surprising family connection.

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/05/article-1159571-03BFECD7000005DC-725_468x282.jpg

The area at Media city reserved for Coronation Street

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/05/article-1159571-03BFECD7000005DC-725_468x282.jpg

The area at Media city reserved for Coronation Street
So What Will That Be Used For...

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street

[Scarlett.]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00747/CorrieWasteland-682_747503a.jpg A bigger pic


So who do you guys think will be killed off?

I bet its Peter or Dev

[Tom]

Probably Colin because he's probably only a temporary character

[Novo]

Jason

[Scarlett.]

I dont think it will be Colin

[BigSister]

Kenmaybe

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/05/article-1159571-03C1CFEA000005DC-688_468x230_popup.jpg

:wink:

[Scarlett.]

"Forget hot whispers, this one is really happening, Karen and Steve will be reunited...only not in the street. After the success of last years Corrie spin off DVD Out of Africa, another is planned - this time with our fave corrie lovers, Karen and Stewve. Whether Becky will be in it too is still secret, but what would be the point of Karen and Steve if it didn't end in Karen and Becky in the mother of all catfights?"

I found this on the Digi Spy forums, apparently its from soaplife

[Marsh.]

Originally posted by PJ
Originally posted by Chewy
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/05/article-1159571-03BFECD7000005DC-725_468x282.jpg

The area at Media city reserved for Coronation Street
So What Will That Be Used For...

What do you think?

[Scarlett.]

http://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2009/03/06/roache-ken-corrie/imgs/roach-corrie1-b.jpg

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache is gently easing himself back into work after the sudden loss of his wife Sara last month. This week he shot a touching farewell scene between his character Ken Barlow and an attractive divorcee he's grown close to, played by actress Stephanie Beacham.

The 76-year-old Weatherfield stalwart filmed the episode on a Manchester houseboat with Stephanie, previously known for her role on US TV series The Colbys.

His bereavement is among several devastating losses to hit the cast recently. Earlier this week Kym Marsh returned to work following the death of her prematurely born baby son Archie Jay.

Their colleague Antony Cotton – the series' Sean Tully – said: "We are all being as strong as we can and doing our very best to look after each other".

[Scarlett.]

Can't remember which mag, I read this in, sorry.
In April, John and Fiz are talking and her friends are concerned she will get back together with him.
Peter and Simon are trapped in the flat which has caught on fire. Tony rescues Simon and are both taken to hospital, fighting for their lives. Maria visits Tony in hospital and... well, the mag said "actions speak louder than words" - whatever that means.
Julie splits with Kirk and she and Jason comfort each other... in bed.
Becky and Steve's wedding takes place on Friday 13th (!)

Found on imdb..most of the spoilers are true, so I see no reason to doubt the fire one, especially with the 'Fire horror' thing

[arista]

Horror at 7:30pm?

[Scarlett.]

Aye :bouncy: in April though :whistle:

[BigSister]

maybe thats how tony and maria get together?

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I was thinking that

[BigSister]

hehe ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Also, Im thinking this connects to that 'lothario death'

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE churchgoers end up hot under the collar after a trendy new vicar rolls into town — and starts blessing ANIMALS.

Touchy-feely Rev Peach (Nick Caldecott) is taking over from Rev Sedgley — and he’s got lots of modern ideas.

He soon ruffles feathers by blessing pets — including chickens, ponies and rabbits — on Easter Sunday.

And battleaxe Blanche Hunt (Maggie Jones) goes berserk after stepping in dog muck at the church.

She blasts: “Just look at me new Scholls. It’s more like Rolf Harris’s Animal Hospital in here. You’ll do anything to get people through them doors with your daft new-fangled ideas. Call yourself a vicar... you’re a disgrace.”

But Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) likes the vicar and decides to get baptised. She tells mum Sally he’s “brought Jesus into my life”.

Bosses are plotting some big storylines for the cleric — who likes to be called Reverend Rick.

An insider said: “We’ve decided to go back to basics and to the days when the local vicar was very much a part of daily life.

“But viewers may find there’s a darker side to Rev Rick.”

His first scenes air on April 12.

The Sun



I like it, Corrie has never really had a priest

[BigSister]

lol hesmodern as well

[Tom]

Corrie is staying where it is- just on local news that discussions between Granada and MediaCity broke down so they're staying in Manchester but the site will be redeveloped

[Nicky.]

oo thanks Tom!

:spin:

[BigSister]

Yeah i saw that as well
Inside soap this week has a few spoilers for corry this week

[Scarlett.]

What did I miss? (on the show and spoiler wise?)

[Scarlett.]

I just heard Tony is staying on for another year

[BigSister]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Erm wednesday was just mainly about platts and steve banned liz and lloyd nothing much really
Spoiler wise
Tinas gonna go out with jason Becky tells Amy about Tracey A bit about juile being a grimshaw The tony/Maria/Natasha thing and Fiz/Stape

[Scarlett.]

Thanks :hello:

Looking forward to tonights episode

[BigSister]

same ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Following Oasis' Noel Gallagher's declaration that he would love to appear in ITV soap Coronation Street, a spokesperson for the show has suggested that the door could be open for him to appear.

Earlier today (March 13) Gallagher spoke of his love of the show, saying he'd be interested in replacing the David Platt character if he ever got "bumped off".

After hearing of the comment a Coronation Street spokesperson refused to rule out the possibility of the guitarist appearing on the show in some form.

"We're thrilled Noel watched us thinks we're cool," the spokesperson told NME.COM.

He added that it was "too early to say" whether Gallagher could ever make an appearance, but refused to confirm or deny that it could be a genuine possibility.


NME.com

[Hugo]

wth?

[Scarlett.]

It'd be cool if he joined as himself, since the Gallagher brothers are considered gods by some on the street :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

WEATHERFIELD will become a bloodbath when homicidal Tony Gordon goes on another killing rampage, we can reveal.

The murderer, played by hunky Gray O’Brien, will arrange the slaughter of his new boss Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) in a dramatic new plotline.

Show bosses have given popular actor Gray another 12-month contract to continue his rampage.

A Corrie source explained: “Tony already hates Luke, who has been given a controlling interest in Underworld by his runaway wife Carla.

“But when he starts lording it over his rival, Tony goes into an all-consuming rage.

“But Luke, still Carla’s mysterious confidant, may know a lot more than Tony bargains for. There will be doubts during the coming weeks that he may not be exactly who he says he is, and that there is an unknown agenda for him being at the factory.”

Scriptwriters are teeing Tony up for a final confrontation with absent wife Carla when actress Alison King returns from maternity leave this year.

NOTW

[\PJ/]

God corrie take a year off...get some fresh ideas...:bored:

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE star Alison King may cut short her maternity leave — to commit murder.

Soap bosses are begging her to return as factory femme fatale Carla Gordon in a new dramatic plot.

They want the new mum to become a killer just like her psychotic on-screen husband Tony. But Alison, 35, is still mulling over the early return. She and her Corrie sound technician boyfriend Adam Huckett are currently taking time out from the soap after the birth of their daughter Daisy Mae in February.

The shock new storyline sees Carla turn killer and Corrie chiefs need her back on screen sooner than planned.

A friend told TV Biz: “Alison couldn’t believe it when they asked her to come back early — it’s only weeks since she gave birth.”

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The star was even more surprised when told Carla was about to become a killer.

However, she was relieved to discover Carla will only kill in self-defence.

Her character was last seen driving out of Weatherfield.

She had just heard Tony (Gray O’Brien) confess he had her lover Liam Connor (Rob James-Collier) killed in a staged hit-and-run so he could have her to himself.

Under the new storyline, Carla will return early from America where she secretly fled. Coronation Street insiders are keeping tight-lipped about who she will murder.

But they say the plot will involve some of the most exciting Corrie scenes ever.

The Sun

[BigSister]

ooooooooh
Theres gonna be a death a male charcater but not one of the big ones(Ken Jack etc)

[Scarlett.]

As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) wakes with a hangover Simon's (Alex Bain) fending for himself again, making his own breakfast so he's not late for school. When Peter then arrives to work late Michelle (Kym Marsh) can see the state he's in. Fed up with his drinking and being left to run the bookies herself Michelle tells him to stick his job. It's another bad day for Peter and when he gets home he hits the bottle once more, telling a worried Simon he doesn't feel up to reading him a story. As Simon trudges off to bed alone, at the Barlow’s Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) is urging Ken (William Roache) to accept that Peter's an alcoholic. Ken doesn't want to listen but his reluctance to acknowledge his son's problem could have fatal consequences. Over at the flat Peter's drifting off into a drunken sleep. His fingers loosen around his burning cigarette and it drops to the floor.

Elsewhere Tara (Ayesha Dharker) introduces Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) to her star photographer Justin (Ralph Gassmann) and tells him she’s commissioned him to do some more pieces. Dev’s inwardly cringing, knowing his previous pictures were bought by him not a customer. But Tara's furious with Dev when he tries to curb her enthusiasm.

Maria's (Samia Smith) annoyed that her plan to pair Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) off with Tom failed when Natasha arrives back on the street boasting about spending another fantastic night with Tony (Gray O'Brien). Struggling with her own irrational behaviour Maria's then frosty with Tony when he calls by to arrange a business meeting

Kirk (Andrew Whyment) tells Julie (Katy Cavanagh) how he plans to get a job and save up to get them a place of their own but it’s obvious Julie isn’t really interested. Kirk's disturbed by her attitude but ploughs on regardless.

And Eileen (Sue Cleaver) has Paula (Sharon Duce) round for lunch. But when Colin (Edward De Souza) interrupts Paula can't wait to get away. Eileen can't understand her friend's strange behaviour.

This episode is written by Julie Jones and produced by Kim Crowther, the director by Pip Short.

***

Monday 30 March 8.30pm

Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) cigarette sets fire to the carpet and soon the flat is filled with smoke. Simon (Alex Bain) wakes and phones Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride), telling her the flat is on fire, but as he desperately tries to drag his Dad out the pair fall. A drunken Peter is on top of Simon trapping him and as they breath in the lethal fumes they fall unconscious. Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre rush to the bookies in a state of panic. Smoke is billowing from the flat as Tony (Gray O'Brien) and Luke (Craig Kelly) break the door down in a bid to rescue Peter and Simon. Ken blames himself for not recognising how serious Peter's drink problem has become as they wait to see if they're too late.

Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) defends Tara (Ayesha Dharker) whilst Umed (Harish Patel) derides her gallery and the amount of money Dev’s wasting on her. Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) then arrives with the three framed photos Dev asked her to buy. Panicking he tries to hide them but it’s too late as Tara arrives and clocks the artwork. Tara demands to know what Dev is doing with the photos and he’s forced to tell Tara how he secretly purchased them to cheer her up. Furious Tara packs her things and leaves feeling totally humiliated. Dev's gutted and when he bumps into Prem’s accountant Lisa (Ruth Alexander-Rubin) he pours his heart out over a drink. Dev's not moping for long though and with the alcohol pumping through his veins he invites Lisa back to his flat.

Kirk (Andrew Whyment) lets on to Chesney (Sam Aston) that he knows he’s been bunking off school. Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) confronts Chesney about skiving off class, asking if anything's wrong, but Chesney tries to play it down.

Maria (Samia Smith) tells Tony (Gray O'Brien) she wouldn't like to see Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) get hurt. It's an awkward moment as Tony assures her he doesn’t want to see anyone get hurt.

And Rita (Barbara Knox) tells Eileen (Sue Cleaver) she’s thinking of planning a surprise party for Colin’s (Edward De Souza) 70th birthday.

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

***

Friday 3 April 7.30pm

As Simon's (Alex Bain) life hangs in the balance Ken (William Roache) berates himself for not listening to Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and tackling Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) drink problem before it came to this. Peter's also devastated having spent a night-time vigil by Simon's bedside. As he prays for him to regain consciousness Peter vows to never drink again - all too aware that he nearly killed his own son who is not out of the woods yet.

Meanwhile Ken's had time to think about his own dark deeds and visiting Martha (Stephanie Beacham) he admits that he's a married man. Martha feels hurt and betrayed as she trembles with rage. Will Ken be able to plead his case?.

Back on the street Tara (Ayesha Dharker) turns up at Dev’s (Jimmi Harkishin) telling him she’s sorry she overreacted. Dev’s guilt-ridden knowing Lisa’s (Ruth Alexander-Rubin) in the bedroom. But as he arranges to meet her in the pub later to talk Tara’s none the wiser. Will he come clean about his one-night stand?

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) drags Chesney (Sam Aston) to school against his will, despite his claims that he hates it. Fiz is furious with Chesney however when she discovers he’s been skiving again. She phones the headmaster to arrange a meeting but while she's making the call Chesney attempts a quick getaway.

Rita (Barbara Knox) tries to get Norris (Malcolm Hebden) to admit he doesn’t really want to go travelling with Mary but he’s adamant he’s looking forward to it.

And Michelle (Kym Marsh) offers Peter her support, reassuring him she'll help him get through this.

This episode is written by Carmel Morgan and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.

***

Friday 3 April 8.30pm

Ken (William Roache) goes back to the barge and begs Martha (Stephanie Beacham) to talk to him. But he gets no answer as she sits alone and hurt. With no option but to walk away Ken's downbeat as he arrives back on the street revealing to Ted (Michael Byrne) how his relationship with Martha is over and how sad he feels. Ted assures him it’s for the best and as Peter (Chris Gascoyne) returns home he tries to focus on his family promising his son he’ll be there to support him now.

Chesney (Sam Aston) admits to Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) he hates school because he’s being bullied by Kenzie (Jack Cooper). Fiz watches as Kenzie and his mates jump on Chesney. Fiz is furious and grabs Kenzie by the scruff of his neck. Mr Griffin (Roger Morlidge) calls them into his office. Fiz can’t understand why Mr Griffin refuses to believe Kenzie is a bully until he admits that he’s seeing Kenzie’s mum. In a fit of rage Fiz announces that Chesney is leaving school and will be home tutored from now on. But back at home Fiz regrets her hasty decision, wondering how on earth she’s going to educate Chesney.

Kirk (Andrew Whyment) shocks Julie (Katy Cavanagh) when he finishes with her. He explains how he’s worked out that she doesn’t love him any more and thinks he can do better. As he claims she bosses him around and never takes his ambitions seriously Julie can't deny it. Stunned to be the one who's dumped Julie packs her things and leaves. On the outside Kirk's in control but inside his heart breaks.

Mary (Patti Clare) takes Norris (Malcolm Hebden) for a drink and tells him that her mother has died and that she’s relieved she’s gone. Norris is taken aback.

And Graeme (Craig Gazey) reckons Joshua (Benjamin Beresford) could be a very talented footballer. He suggests Claire (Julia Haworth) and Ashley (Steven Arnold) enrol him for the Under 7s team.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.

[Mrluvaluva]

Bye bye Julie. :xyxwave:

[Scarlett.]

She isnt going anywhere :bigsmile:

[Mrluvaluva]

DAMN! Lol

[Scarlett.]

She is Eileen's sister

[Mrluvaluva]

Oh I forgot about that.

[Scarlett.]

Haha silly Bazzo Oil

Where have you been lately? O_______O

[Mrluvaluva]

Here and there.......but not here much.........

[Scarlett.]

You should be here more :dazzler:

[Mrluvaluva]

Will try!

[Scarlett.]

Good :bouncy:

[Mrluvaluva]

Makes me laugh at Becky blaming Steve when she got pissed on her wedding day. And I soooo want to slap David!

[Fom]

Just thought I would let you know, they were filming at my work today :)
I work in a theatre, they were filming the Ken Barlow affair scene, I was so excited, I tried to sneak in but it wasn't working, and I work in an office/studio so I was nowhere near the action.

It all looked very epic, they made over the theatre, made it more grand than usual haha. They were filming in the audiotorium, in the bar, outside the theatre.
I work at Oldham Coliseum theatre... so when you see it, that's where I work! :P

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE bitch Rosie Webster is to land a huge windfall — from her KIDNAPPER.

Power-hungry Rosie goes on a spending spree with John Stape’s dosh.

But cocky Rosie soon becomes “Weatherfield’s most hated” after splashing cash on a sports car, designer gear — and a share in Underworld.

Disgraced teacher John (Graeme Hawley) sends her money from jail hoping it will make amends after he kept her banged up at his gran’s. The cash is from the sale of the house.

A source said: “John feels guilty. He thinks she’ll forgive him because of the money.

“He hopes it will mean he’s accepted back into Weatherfield when he’s let out of prison.”

But teen Rosie (Helen Flanagan) — who sold her story and posed for snaps to cash in on her kidnap — lets the bonanza go to her head.

The Underworld girls are seething when Rosie, an office assistant at the knicker factory, buys into the business after new boss Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) hits cash problems.

The insider said: “The factory girls are furious Rosie will suddenly become one of their bosses.

“And won’t she just let them all know it. She’ll become Weatherfield’s most hated overnight.”

The Sun

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Emmerdale is set to keep viewers glued to their seats in 2009 with a stunning line-up of new signings that will see the nation's favourite village re-vamped, re-ignited and raring to go. Leading the way is the explosive return of Charity Tate, as Emma Atkins reprises her role as one of the most memorable characters in Emmerdale’s history.

Charity will return in a blaze of controversy later this year to the shock of her daughter Debbie (Charley Webb) and ex-lover Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Charity was last seen in March 2005 fleeing the village with her son Noah after getting revenge on Sadie King (Patsy Kensit) by having an affair with her husband Jimmy (Nick Miles). Debbie was left heartbroken after begging her mum to stay and has been estranged from Charity ever since.

Charity’s return will follow the hotly anticipated return of Dales bad boy Cain Dingle next month and will throw the village into turmoil.

Emma Atkins says "Charity is a wonderfully complex character and an absolute joy to play. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to explore a new era of Charity, Cain and Debbie and will relish seeing what she’s been up to since we saw her last.”

Charity was famed for having the survival instincts of an alley cat and originally arrived in the village in March 2000 as a prostitute on the run. She became a key player in the Tate empire after marrying mogul Chris Tate. Her five year reign also included an affair with Zoe Tate and being framed for Chris’ murder. Charity then set her sights on millionaire Tom King, who she was due to marry until her arch rival Sadie tricked him into believing Charity was having an affair with Cain.

Gavin Blyth, Series Producer says "It's going to be an incredibly exciting year for Emmerdale with Charity and Cain back at the heart of the action. This is the first in a series of new signings and intriguing characters on the horizon and we're going to delight in reminding viewers that when it comes to compelling drama and commanding characters, Emmerdale is a force to be reckoned with."

ITV


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I have decided to merge Corrie and E'dlae's thread into one:dance:

[BigSister]

Yay Charitys coming back ^_^
And good idea

[Scarlett.]

Im glad old characters are returning now :D

[BigSister]

same ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Also Rosie buying into Underworld should be interesting

[MrGaryy]

WHAT THE HALL?!

Why is all this skanky Emmerdale crap stinking up the Corrie thread.

[Scarlett.]

Cause it is :3 xD

[Scarlett.]

It looks like Coronation Street's Dev Alahan will soon have something to hide.

The corner shop owner is set to have a fling with accountant Lisa Dalton, who he previously had a couple of disastrous dates with before he got together with Tara.

However, when his girlfriend finds out he paid for some of her gallery's artworks behind her back, she storms off in a huff.

Dev bumps into accountant Lisa again, pours his heart out over a few drinks and then invites her back to his flat.

Of course, few one-night stands in Weatherfield ever go off without a hitch, and Dev will have to think fast when Tara pops to his flat to apologise, not realising Lisa is hiding half dressed in another room.

Will Dirty Dev get found out, or will he do a 'Ken Barlow' and have an affair behind his partner's back?

MSN

[Callum]

Yay, Charity's coming back! :hello: I might start watching Emmerdale again, I watched a few episode the other day and I must say, I was impressed. It's really improved.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, they got a new person in charge now, with Cain and Charity both returning, the show is going to be good

[BigSister]

oooh naughty dev
Was she the one who nina introduced to dev right at the beginning

[Scarlett.]

Lol yeah, Prem tried to set her up with him, but Dev was too interested in Nina

[BigSister]

Yeah thats the one i remember her now

[Scarlett.]

I wonder where the storyline is gonna lead?

[Scarlett.]

Chat show host Jeremy Kyle is preparing to present a series of Coronation Street podcasts and he needs your help.

He wants Corrie fans to have a say in the show, called Word on the Street, to be made exclusively for ITV.com.

So, who’s your favourite character? What’s been your favourite storyline recently? What’s had you laughing or crying? Who do you fancy? What would you like to see happen on the cobbles? Or is there anything you’d just like to get off your chest about Corrie?

Email your views to corrie@itv.com giving your name and the area you’re from.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: “Jeremy Kyle will be dipping into a number of messages and giving his own opinion on them. We want opinions about everything but we’re particularly keen to hear what people think of Steve and Becky. Is Becky good enough for Steve? Do you want to see them together? Do you know a real life Steve or Becky?”

The sooner you email in your comments, the more chance you’ll have of Jeremy using them in his podcasts.

So get emailing and let us know what you think

[BigSister]

lol haha
I thought corrie was gonna go on JK for a min then like sophie and sally going on or david and gail

[Scarlett.]

Lol that would be awesome...they did do a clip of David on Jeremy Kyle a while back xD

[BigSister]

lol haha

[Scarlett.]

TEARAWAY teen Victoria Sugden is set to make waves in Emmerdale — by announcing that she is PREGNANT.

The 15-year-old makes the shock revelation after sleeping with her foster brother Daz Eden.

Following the illicit encounter Daz (Luke Tittensor) gives Victoria, played by Isabel Hodgins, 15, the cold shoulder and goes off with girlfriend Scarlett.

The schoolgirl — who recently snogged Aaron Livsey (Danny Miller) — then tries to win Daz back by telling him she is having his child.

An ITV1 source said: “There’s always been something between Victoria and Daz and they finally do something about it. Victoria is over the moon she’s snared him but Daz has different ideas, leaving her seething.

“She convinces him he’s going to be a father but is she telling the truth?”

The scenes air next month.

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

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ANDREW Sachs is seen arriving for his first day of work at Coronation Street.

The Fawlty Towers actor - who was the victim of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's phone prank last year - strolled into the soap's Manchester studios today to start filming.

Sachs, 78, will play Ramsay Clegg, the half-brother of Norris Cole.

Ramsay is the illegitimate son of Norris's mother, who gave birth to him when she was a teenager.

After the phone scandal, the popular actor was reportedly inundated with offers of work.

[Scarlett.]

Emmerdale now, where it's the week of Carl (Tom Lister) and Lexi's (Sally Oliver) wedding. On the morning of his nuptials, Carl works himself up into such a frenzy that he calls Chas (Lucy Pargeter) and asks her to meet with him at the cricket pavilion.

When they eventually come face to face, Carl tells Chas exactly how it is - if she says that she still loves him he'll call off the wedding. Chas is dumbfounded by what she's hearing and despite Paddy (Dominic Brunt) and Aaron (Danny Miller) weighing heavily on her mind, she's forced to make a difficult decision.

While Carl and Chas have a heart-to-heart, Lexi arrives at the church where Jimmy's (Nick Miles) forced to lie as to Carl's whereabouts. Lexi clearly doesn't buy the yarn she's been spun and immediately begins to worry that she's been jilted.

Will Chas come clean with Carl and reveal her true feelings? Or will she keep her true love for Carl stowed away for a rainy day?

Check back on Tuesday for my exclusive interview with Lucy Pargeter! Also, there's an extremely interesting new signing on the horizon, too. More on that one as and when I can.

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Meanwhile Dev's (Jimmy Harkishin) at it again in Coronation Street. Just when you thought that he might just settle down with Tara (Ayesha Dharker), he has another fling. Sort of.

With her art gallery business a little slow (to say the least), Tara's excited when she finally sells three paintings to a London-based art dealer. What she doesn't know, however, is that Dev enlisted kebab shop worker Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) to fake the purchase over the phone.

Tara hits the roof when she eventually learns of her boyfriend's betrayal, and even packs her bags to move out of the flat. It's not long before Dev's seeking solace in the arms of another woman, though, when he bumps into Tara's father Prem's (Madhav Sharma) accountant, Lisa Dalton (Ruth Alexander-Rubin).

If you cast your mind back, we first met Lisa back in August when Dev was frequenting Prem's house, before his affair with Tara's mum Nina (Harvey Virdi) was exposed! Boy, Dev gets himself into some situations, doesn't he?!

I digress... So after having retired to the bedroom with Lisa, Dev finds himself in a tricky post-coital situation when Tara turns up at the flat to apologise. Little does Tara know that a half-dressed Lisa is a matter of feet away, hiding in the bedroom...

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HERE is the hunk who puts Corrie smoothie Dev Alahan in a rage — by getting his girlfriend to strip.

Tara Mandal peels off for a raunchy photoshoot with new arty photographer pal Justin.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) insists the camera makes her feels sexy — and Justin (Ralph Gassmann) is not shy in egging her on.

Glam pair ... Dev and Tara

Glam pair ... Dev and Tara

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But Dev (Jimmy Harkishin) gets the shock off his life when he walks in on her posing in the buff.

The angry shop owner gives her a public dressing down in the Rovers.

And he lays into Justin, suggesting the cheeky snapper is nothing more than a PORNOGRAPHER.

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He tells him: “There’s a name for people like you who take pictures of naked woman, my friend, and it’s certainly not a photographer.”

But Dev’s anger also stems from his belief he should be the model, telling pals: “I have suddenly realised how fantastically photogenic I am.

“My face could sell stuff. I could even be on the front cover of a magazine.”

Deluded Dev even starts wearing ‘guyliner’ — eyeliner for men — in a bid to show off his good looks.

But Dev is in no position to rap Tara — as he puts the relationship in jeopardy by bedding his ex, Lisa.

Tara moves out after a row over the art gallery, but returns home to make up — and almost finds a half-naked Lisa in the flat.

The scenes air on the ITV1 soap next month.

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Former Hollyoaks actor James Sutton has joined the cast of Emmerdale.

The 26-year-old, who starred as John Paul McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, is to take on the role of mechanic Ryan Lamb, son of Faye (Kim Thomson).

Ryan first appears in the village in June and quickly becomes entangled in his mother's revenge plot against Mark Wylde (Maxwell Caulfield), while also catching the attention of many of the local females, most notably Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward).

As Mark attempts to prevent the skeletons in his closet from emerging, Ryan's arrival makes the self-made millionaire realise just what his lies could cost him.

Speaking of his signing, Sutton said: "I'm thrilled to be joining a show as respected and well-loved as Emmerdale. It was always on in our house when I was growing up so I’m excited to be a part of it.

"I'm looking forward to playing such an interesting character and one so different from previous roles I've played."

Series producer Gavin Blyth added: "This year will spell a new era for Emmerdale and I'm delighted to be welcoming James to the cast as a key component in the new direction the show will be taking. James is an extremely talented actor and will bring a real presence to the role of Ryan."

Sutton is the fourth actor announced to be joining Emmerdale as part of the show's 2009 revamp. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Jeff Hordley will reprise his role as Cain Dingle at the end of April. At the same time, UK soap's first blind actress Kitty McGeever joins as Lisa Dingle's (Jane Cox) friend Lizzie Lakely.

Emma Atkins is also due to return as vixen Charity Tate.

Sutton announced his decision to quit Hollyoaks in June last year following his two-year stint as John Paul when the teen soap's McDean storyline reached its natural Sunset Ending resolve. His departure tied in with the brief return of Guy Burnet as Craig Dean.

At the end of last year, Sutton made a guest appearance as a narcoleptic in Casualty

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Emmerdale’s series of new signings for 2009 continues with the casting of award-winning actor James Sutton to play Faye’s son Ryan Lamb in the ITV1 show.

James is best-known for his role as John Paul in Hollyoaks and will arrive on-screen in Emmerdale in June, when mechanic Ryan turns up in the village to stay with his mum after losing his job. Ryan quickly becomes embroiled in Faye’s (Kim Thomson) plot for revenge against Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) as Mark continues to face a battle to keep Faye’s identity under wraps, realising his secret past could blow his beloved family apart. Ryan turns the heads of the local ladies and soon becomes involved with Emmerdale favourite Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward).

James Sutton, 26, says: "I'm thrilled to be joining a show as respected and well-loved as Emmerdale. It was always on in our house when I was growing up so I’m excited to be a part of it. I’m looking forward to playing such an interesting character and one so different from previous roles I’ve played.”

In addition to his role in Hollyoaks for which he was shortlisted for Most Popular Actor at the National Television Awards in 2007, James’ previous acting credits include Casualty, Dream Team, and Trial and Retribution.

James’ casting is one in a series of new signings in place for Emmerdale. Last week it was announced that Emma Atkins will be reprising her much-loved role as Charity Tate later this year and further announcements will follow shortly, as the nation’s favourite village is re-vamped for 2009.

So far this year the Wylde family have taken the village by storm and viewers are already hotly anticipating the return of dales bad boy Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), who is set to recommence his reign in April. The wedding of Carl (Tom Lister) and Lexi (Sally Oliver) is on the horizon, with Chas (Lucy Pargeter) forced to face the prospect of the man she loves marrying her rival. Emmerdale has also recently announced the casting of the first blind actress to appear in a British soap when Kitty McGeever joins the cast as trouble-maker Lizzie Lakely next month.

Gavin Blyth, Series Producer, says: "This year will spell a new era for Emmerdale and I’m delighted to be welcoming James to the cast as a key component in the new direction the show will be taking. James is an extremely talented actor and will bring a real presence to the role of Ryan.”

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Coronation Street actor Philip McGinley has finished filming with the soap, DS can confirm.

The 27-year-old, who has played Connor's cousin Tom Kerrigan since February 2008, shot his final scenes with the Manchester-based show last week, before attending his leaving party on Friday.

It is understood that producers decided to write Tom out of the serial drama as the character had 'come to the end of his line' and 'run his course'.

McGinley hinted that he may return to theatre, writing on his Twitter page in the early hours of this morning: "Trying to learn a bit of Shakespeare, it's a bit different to the stuff I've been saying in Weatherfield. Brain creaking slightly."

His exit storyline wraps up the plot surrounding Lad Rags, in which Tom owns a 25% share. The company will apparently be sold off to Tony (Gray O'Brien), leaving Tom with nothing to stay in Weatherfield for.

Since his first appearance, ladies' man Tom has flirted with Carla (Alison King) and Maria (Samia Smith), served as a catalyst for Marcus Dent's (Charlie Condou) departure, walked Ozzy the dog several times and witnessed his cousin Liam's (Rob James-Collier) death, which he blamed himself for.

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Makes sense to axe him

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CORONATION Street beer – it’s official.

From next month fans will be able to sup a Corrie pint, a nice chap at ITV told me today.

But there’s a catch.

The “quality draught ale” will only be available in the chain of pubs run by Manchester brewer JW Lees.

ITV has signed a new license which allows the brewer to create and distribute the 4.2 per cent cask ale.

You’d have thought Newton & Ridley might be quite bitter about this development.

But it seems not.

Back in the glory days of the now long gone Granada Studios Tour, you used to be able to buy all manner of Corrie merchandise.

I’ve still got some Rovers’ beer glasses in the kitchen, though the beer mats were, sadly, taken by the mice.

Did the Tours' shop also sell little bottles of beer?

I’m sure Flaming Nora or someone else nearest the bar will be able to refresh my memory.

As with all such corporate announcements, this one came adorned with statements from both sides.

Although we can only guess what Betty would make of these two hot pots:

JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones said:

“We’re delighted to have signed this deal. Coronation Street is one of the most famous streets in the world. With our shared Manchester heritage, we’re excited to be teaming up with them to provide a premium quality draught ale which will be as complex and robust as a good Corrie plot line.”

While Gustavo Antonioni, Commercial Brands Director at ITV Global, no less, comments:

“We are dedicated to innovating highly engaging brand extensions that resonate with the core values and history of our television shows. We're looking forward to bringing more quality products to life for our programmes’ fans.”

Personally, my hopes are pinned on Becky Granger’s favourite quality product.

A three litre £1.99 bottle of Thunderclap cider, with a cheeky hint of corner shop marker pen.

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THIS is the terrifying moment Corrie’s bookies is hit by a raging inferno.

Peter Barlow and his lad Simon are stuck inside.

Alcoholic Peter (Chris Gascoyne) starts the fierce blaze when he drops a cigarette after nodding off following a booze binge in the flat above the shop. He is woken by Simon (Alex Bain) but then falls on the lad trapping them both in the fume-filled building.

They pass out — but factory boss Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) and villainous Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) rescue the pair — along with their pet rabbit.

Simon is left fighting for his life. Days before the scenes air in the ITV1 soap on Monday, Peter’s step-mum Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) finds out he is back on the booze and tries to get Simon to stay with her and Ken.

But Ken (William Roache) says his grandson is best with his dad — only to be left feeling guilty after the fire.

An insider said: “Peter is devastated by what he has done.”

[BigSister]

oh dear!

[Scarlett.]

lol yep...I hope Simon will be okay :bawling:

[BigSister]

same but i dont think he will be

[Scarlett.]

I havent heard anything on the outcome yet...only that Peter survives...and the new Bookie's frontage will be orange :tongue:

[BigSister]

well i kinda guessed that because of jessie coming in later on

[Scarlett.]

Yeah and it mentions him staying with Peter.....which would be strange is Simon live there

[BigSister]

yeah,,,

[Scarlett.]

We should know tommorow anyway, if ITV post the new spoilers

[BigSister]

ooh yay good(although i hope its good news as well)

[Scarlett.]

Although, I think it would be good for Corrie to go down the child death route, and show how it affects Peter

[BigSister]

be sad though*sniff*

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, the fire looks amazing though :D

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Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and Kirk (Andrew Whyment) ask Ken (William Roache) for his advice on home tutoring Chesney (Sam Aston). Ken gives them a list of recommended private tutors but Fiz is overawed by what she'll need to do. She tries to explain to Chesney that she’s looked into getting a tutor and it’s too expensive but Chesney’s adamant that he won't go back to school. Desperate Fiz finds herself in prison sat opposite John (Graeme Hawley). Meanwhile Julie (Katy Cavanagh) collects the rest of her stuff from No.5 as she and Kirk sadly agree that their split is for the best.

Still suspicious of Luke (Craig Kelly) and how much he knows about Liam's death Tony (Gray O’Brien) wants answers from his private investigator. He's discovered Luke was a friend of Paul Connor’s and took out a huge loan to buy Carla's share of the factory. But when he can't clarify whether he ever met with Carla Tony demands he keep looking.

As Michelle (Kym Marsh) helps Peter (Chris Gascoyne) clean the smoke damaged bookies shop he tells her how selfish he’s been and how he wants to make it up to his family. Michelle is impressed by his attitude and softens towards him.

Mary (Patti Clare) excitedly tells Norris (Malcolm Hebden) that now she doesn't have to care for her mother they can travel the world together in their mobile home. Norris tries to look keen.

And as the Windasses arrive back from their holiday Anna (Debbie Rush) makes them all promise there’ll be no more trouble with the neighbours.

This episode is written by John Kerr and produced by Kim Crowther, the director by Pip Short.

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John’s (Graeme Hawley) thrilled to see Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) but, struggling with her emotions at facing the man she once loved behind bars, she's keen to get straight to the point and asks him if he’ll give her some guidance over home-tutoring Chesney (Sam Aston). John’s only too happy to help but as she goes to leave he blurts out he still loves her and hopes she’ll visit again. It was what Fiz had feared hearing and as she rushes out John worries he's blown it.

Tina's (Michelle Keegan) back from her holiday and having made up with Gail (Helen Worth), Gail plays mediator in order to get Tina and Joe (Reece Dinsdale) talking again. A truce is called but Tina tells Joe that she’s not happy with him living at No.8 and using Gail when they’re no longer an item. When she suggests they get a flat together Joe finds himself rail-roaded into agreeing.

Michelle's (Kym Marsh) impressed with the new, improved, and sober Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and after some persuasion agrees to go out for dinner with him.

Norris (Malcolm Hebden) announces to a stunned Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) that he will be joining Mary (Patti Clare) on her round the world trip. Mary’s thrilled.

Rita meanwhile sets about planning Colin's surprise 70th party.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

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Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm

Gail's (Helen Worth) gutted as Joe (Reece Dinsdale) packs his things into his van and tells her he’s moving out. But as he tries to lug a huge piece of hardboard into the van he slips and puts his back out. Seizing her opportunity Gail rushes to his aid, taking him to the doctors where he's told he'll need complete rest for a couple of weeks. Gail’s secretly pleased that Joe’s in no fit state to leave but will she be able to get their relationship back on track?

With her new-found religious beliefs Sophie (Brooke Vincent) decides she’s going to ask forgiveness for the terrible things she’s done in the past. She admits to Rita (Barbara Knox) she stole some sweets from the Kabin when she was little. Rita’s forgiving but Norris (Malcolm Hebden) less so. While Sally’s (Sally Whittaker) unimpressed that her daughter’s going round telling people how she used to shoplift.

Elsewhere Peter (Chris Gascoyne) takes Michelle (Kym Marsh) out for dinner. But when she orders a glass of wine he gets tetchy. It's a disastrous evening as all Peter can talk about is his drink problem and he can't get out of the restaurant quick enough. Back on the street Peter's annoyed with himself but will he be able to make it up to Michelle?

It's Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre's (Anne Kirkbride) anniversary but as she presents him with a card she’s disappointed that he’s forgotten. Making up ground he asks her if she’d like to go out for dinner but Deirdre tells him it’s too late and it’s obvious he’s not really interested.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

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Friday 10 April 7.30pm

Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) laid up on the sofa and Gail's (Helen Worth) enjoying fussing round him. Tina’s (Michele Keegan) shocked to find out he's done his back in but even more so when he admits he loves Gail and doesn’t want to move out anyway. Tina’s unimpressed, sensing he's taking the easy option. Len (Conor Ryan) meanwhile has heard that Joe's incapacitated and tells Gary (Mikey North) he wants him to fit some kitchens. Joe's unimpressed by Len's interference, especially when Gail arrives with Jason (Ryan Thomas) who's only too happy to take on the work. As the group thrash it out David (Jack P Shepherd) walks in back from Martin’s. He’s unimpressed to find Gail, Joe, Tina, Gary and Jason in cahoots but how will he react?

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) brings Simon (Alex Bain) home from hospital. He takes him round to the Barlows to see Leanne the rabbit in his new hutch. But Peter's got more making up to do and as he apologises to Michelle (Kym Marsh) for their abortive date he asks her if she’ll give him a second chance. Michelle’s non-committal and Peter's left frustrated.

Norris (Malcolm Hebden) wants Sophie (Brooke Vincent) to mop the Kabin floor as her penance for stealing all those years ago. Rita (Barbara Knox) tells Sophie she doesn’t have to bother but she's happy to do her punishment. Meanwhile Mary (Patti Clare) suggests to Norris that they go travelling round Peru, but he’s more in favour of the Lake District.

Molly (Vicky Binns) looks over the garage account books much to Sally's (Sally Whittaker) annoyance.

And Anna (Debbie Rush) talks Roy (David Neilson) into giving her a job in the café. Roy doesn’t have a choice.

This episode is written by Joe Turner and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

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Friday 10 April 8.30pm

As Len (Conor Ryan) takes great pleasure in explaining to David (Jack P Shepherd) that Gary’s (Mikey North) going to be working for Joe (Reece Dinsdale) David remains uncannily calm. He later tells Gail (Helen Worth) and Joe that he’s turned over a new leaf and wants an end to all the fighting. Gail’s not sure whether to believe him but is left with little choice. David then turns his attentions to Tina (Michelle Keegan), begging her to give him another chance, but Tina doesn't want to know. As David then watches her stumble into Gary as she shows him how to work the sticking door on Joe's van he seethes. What has David got planed for his nemesis this time?

Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) jealous when he sees Michelle (Kym Marsh) having a laugh with Luke (Craig Kelly) in the pub. Jumping to conclusions Peter wrongly assumes they're on a date and tells Michelle the flowers he bought her are in the bin. Michelle's fed up of his childish behaviour while Peter battles his desire to hit the bottle again.

When Eileen (Sue Cleaver) points out to Paula (Sharon Duce) how Julie (Katy Cavanagh) and Jason (Ryan Thomas) seem to be very close Paula looks shocked and leaves in a hurry. Eileen’s bemused by her friend's strange behaviour.

Molly’s (Vicky Binns) not happy to discover Sally (Sally Whittaker) receives a wage from the garage for keeping the books and reckons Tyrone’s getting a raw deal. Kevin (Michael LeVell) promises to sort it out much to Sally's annoyance.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) gives Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) an expensive watch for his birthday which she’s paid for on Dev’s credit card. Dev’s (Jimmi Harkishin) not impressed.

And Jason (Ryan Thomas) tries to drum up some interest in the 10k marathon in aid of the hospital. Kevin's not happy when he's overlooked because of his age.

This episode is written by Joe Turner and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

[BigSister]

ooooooh the seeds of Molly/Kevin are starting to be sown

[Scarlett.]

Im still not sure about that storyline

[BigSister]

oh so it might not happen. I really hope thats true

[Scarlett.]

It probably will happen, but I dont like the idea of it

[BigSister]

*pouts* I dont like it either

[Scarlett.]

It just hit me...Julie is the daughter of Eileen's schoolmate...and she was pregnant with Julie whilst in school.......

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CORONATION Street star Antony Cotton has signed a new contract keeping him in the soap as camp Sean Tully until July next year.

Bosses have lined up a new storyline which will see Sean fall in love with a man he meets at the Mr Gay Weatherfield contest.

An insider said: “Antony loves playing Sean. He helped create the character and he’s thrilled with his new storyline.

Axed ... Tom Kerrigan

Axed ... Tom Kerrigan

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“It’s been a quiet time for Sean lately but there’s hope and heartbreak just round the corner.”

However bosses have axed Philip McGinley, 27, who plays Tom Kerrigan in the ITV show. He shot his final scenes last week and leaves our screens in May.

Philip said: “Ta to everyone who’s said they’re sad I’m leaving Corrie, but it’s always good to do something new. I’m trying to learn a bit of Shakespeare — it’s a bit different to the stuff I’ve been saying in Weatherfield.”

His exit storyline sees ruthless businessman Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) buy his 25 per cent share in Lad Rags.

A Corrie insider said: “Philip is a great actor but his character had come to the end of the road.

“The rest of the cast were sad to see him go but the door has been left open for him to return should another storyline turn up.”

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CORRIE barmaid Becky Granger faces years in the slammer when cops nab her with a stash of Class A drugs.

The troublemaker is nicked when the Rovers is raided in a narcotics bust.

Regulars’ jaws drop as Becky, played by Katherine Kelly, 29, is hauled off protesting that she has been set up.

But with her criminal past, even close pals doubt her — including lover Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).

Suspicious ... Steve McDonald

Suspicious ... Steve McDonald

A show insider said: “This will be devastating for Becky.

“Her future will be in balance after her arrest and her relationship with Steve will be teetering on the brink.”

The source added: “It’ll be touch and go whether she goes down or not.”

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But while her pals fear the worst, viewers will know that trashy Becky is INNOCENT.

The drugs will be planted on her by loser ex-boyfriend Slug — who is blackmailed into doing the dirty by bent copper DC Hooch.

The detective has held a grudge against Becky since she reported him for demanding a sex act from her when she was 15.

As soon as the drugs are in place, Hooch leads a police raid on the Rovers and finds the bar girl in possession.

He sneers at her: “Got you. Say goodbye to your new life Becky because this time you’re going down and I’ll make sure they throw away the key.”

Loyal Roy Cropper is convinced from the start that his former cafe employee has been framed and sets about trying to prove the truth.

But it turns out DC Hooch is not the only one in on the sinister plot.

The shock storyline is set to air on ITV1 this summer.

The source said: “There’s someone else involved too.

“Becky’s made many enemies during her time on the Street and it could be anyone of a number of people.”

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Sounds awesome:spin:

[MrGaryy]

I reckon it will have been her sister who set her up.

[Scarlett.]

I think it will be Kelly...but the mention of both Slug and Hooch is great...they were just part time characters, the sort that would usually be forgot about

[BigSister]

Hooch kinda scared me hehe
But poor Becky her reputation goes before her again

[Scarlett.]

Aye, it will be quite a scene to see the Rover's being raided though :bouncy:

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CORRIE is rocked to the core when a popular old resident owns up to his under-age sex secret.

Rita’s new fancy man, Colin Grimshaw, is exposed as the secret dad of knicker-stitcher Julie Carp.

The shocking revelations will be screened in May when Colin – played by Edward De Souza, 77 – confesses to a gob-smacked Rovers Return that 20 years earlier he took advantage of 14-year-old schoolgirl Paula Carp and got her pregnant.

So Julie (Katy Cavanagh, 35) is his secret daughter.

Tearfully he confesses: “Yes it’s true. I seduced Paula when she was just a schoolgirl. And because she was so young people must be calling me all sorts.

“I suppose people will say I’m a kiddie-fiddler and a paedophile. And I suppose it’s true.

“But I was so flattered by this young girl’s attention that I never thought about it like that.

“I know I should have stopped it before it began, but I couldn’t help myself. I split up two families and caused everyone such terrible pain”

Colin’s daughter Eileen (Sue Cleaver, 42) who was Paula’s best friend at the time, is disgusted.

She remembers Paula suddenly moving away from Weatherfield with her parents.

But she never knew where she had gone, or why.

Eileen tells her pals: “He was nothing more than a middle-aged pervert back then. And now he is just a sick old man.”

Also sickened is his girlfriend Rita (Barbara Knox, 75) who had been seduced by his charms and was close to letting him move in with her.

A Street insider said: “The repercussions of this will destroy families - and friendships"

Daily Star

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Corrie:

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TEH STAPE is back



Emmerdale:

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Wylde child Nathan goes to hit Andy...

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..but hits the wall instead >_<

[BigSister]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy the stape

[Scarlett.]

he has a beard now :thumbs2:

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
he has a beard now :thumbs2:


Clever Story
keeping you Hooked.


Life In The City.

[BigSister]

he does

[Scarlett.]

There should be a spin off about teh stape's beard

[Scarlett.]

Teh fire tonight :kiss:

[Scarlett.]

Bad Peter :nono:

[BigSister]

ohhhhh viennnaaa hehe

[Locke.]

He fell on top of the kid :joker:

The new guy who saved the rabbit is probably the best in it now

[Scarlett.]

lol Luke is a plobnker, he could have died..perhaps Tony will use that against him ;D

[BigSister]

Who luke. yeah I quite like luke

[Scarlett.]

The fire scenes were quite short wasnt they? :dazzler:

I noticed they still had the pic of the bookies in the end credits

[Scarlett.]

Might as well let Emmerdale become the main focus since Corrie isnt on until Friday


It's Carl King's wedding tonight

:flower:

[BigSister]

I knowwww corry isnt on till friday
The wedding looks good

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I kinda feel sorry for Lexi though...she is sooooooooo desparate

[Ellis]

Please get rid of this merger! Emmerdale's good, but it still can't live up to Corrie's standards!

[Scarlett.]

Its here to stay :angel:

[Ellis]

This thread used to have some standards! I can't believe you've merged them! Please put it back! It's like saying Coronation Street and Emmerdale are one of the same thing. You may as well have a single soap thread if you're gonna go down this slippery slope.

[Scarlett.]

lol...technically Corrie and Emmerdale are the same thing, they both run along in the same continuity (what happens in Corrie happens in Emmerdale off screen)

[Ellis]

Originally posted by Chewy
(what happens in Corrie happens in Emmerdale off screen)
You've said this to me before and I've absolutely no idea what you're on about.

[Scarlett.]

Well, basically, they both take place in the same UK, Emmerdale and Weatherfield are both places in this fictional UK :dazzler:

Like Reg Holdsworth from Corrie appeared in an Emmerdale special episode once

[Ellis]

This is like saying that Eastenders is superior to Coronation Street and Emmerdale because it's the only soap that deserves its own thread. Please put it back.

I'll start my own Corrie thread then if this is how it's gonna be...

[Scarlett.]

lol its just a thread :conf:

[Ellis]

Yes but this thread's got history: it's going to the dogs now! Before long it'll be nothing more than a few grunts, "lol" off Bigsister, and "aye lol" off you. Things aren't what they were....

[Scarlett.]

lol its all it was before too...Corrie aint got much going on at the moment, apart from the fire

Having both Emmerdale and Corrie save time posting in different threads

[Ellis]

Before you merged this thread, the apples were sweeter, springs were warmer, winters were snowier, things were better.....ah the good ol' days. Now you've gone and stabbed Corrie in the back by lowering it to the level of Emmerdale's fatuity. You've corrupted this thread! It's not long before this satanic fraudulence collapses completely!

Cursed be!

[Scarlett.]

o-o

[Scarlett.]

There, I removed Emmerdale from the title...but its still a thread for both soaps

EDIT: Feck it, Emmerdale is back :whistle:

[Scarlett.]

o.o

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Tensions are bubbling under the surface as the Platts celebrate Easter. David (Jack P Shepherd) has hidden Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) painkillers. Joe is frantically searching for them but when Tina (Michelle Keegan) arrives David immediately ‘finds’ the pills in the hope of impressing Tina. Joe’s left wondering if David took them in the first place but not wanting to make any more of a scene about his growing dependency he keeps his suspicions to himself. Audrey (Sue Nicholls) however has no such intentions and tells Joe exactly what she thinks of him, accusing him of sponging off Gail (Helen Worth) and simply using her. Gail’s furious and throws Audrey out. As it all goes off David presents Tina with an Easter egg with the details of a new flat hidden in the middle of it. How will Tina react as David tells her the flat is for them?

Peter (Chris Gascoyne), Simon (Alex Bain), Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and Blanche (Maggie Jones) attend the Easter service at church, taking Leanne the rabbit along for the pet blessing. Ken’s (William Roache) scathing about their Christian beliefs and tries to teach Simon the theory of humanism but when Simon asks if his mother is in heaven even Ken is silenced.

Meanwhile Ken hears a radio advert for a play in which Martha is performing. He tells Ted (Michael Byrne) he might go along to see it. Ted warns him it’s a bad idea. Ken knows it but will his emotions get the better of him?

After the jibes about his age Kevin (Michael LeVell) challenges Tyrone (Alan Halsall) to a race to prove he’s fitter than him. Kevin wins easily and tells Jason (Ryan Thomas) he wants to sign up for the 10k fun run. Molly (Vicky Binns) signs up too.

And Sophie (Brooke Vincent) tells Sally (Sally Whittaker) she wants to get herself christened.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow and produced by Kim Crowther, the director by David Kester.

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 13 April 7.30pm

Deirdre’s (Anne Kirkbride) exasperated when Ken (William Roache) turns down a day with the family for ‘canal research’. When she then can’t reach him on his mobile Peter (Chris Gascoyne) suggests they take Simon (Alex Bain) and Eccles for a walk. At the canal bank Ken’s in turmoil, having discovered Martha’s barge has gone, but when he sees Eccles dragging the Barlows to the very spot his heart sinks. Deirdre wants to know what he’s doing there but Ken explodes at her questioning. He then heads to the theatre, determined to see Martha (Stephanie Beacham). But as he tells an emotional Martha he can’t live without her he’s spotted by Audrey (Sue Nicholls), who’s there with Ted (Michael Byrne). Will Audrey realise the importance of the exchange she’s just witnessed and blow Ken’s secret?

Back on the street Audrey’s still convinced that Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is using Gail (Helen Worth) but tries to make amends by offering David (Jack P Shepherd) his job back at the salon. All is forgiven but while David’s thankful he’s more concerned with taking care of Gary (Mikey North). When he spots Bill (Peter Armitage) eyeing Gary suspiciously as he hangs round the builders yard he forms his revenge plan. When no-one‘s looking David steals Bill’s tools, he then heads to the Rover to celebrate his job with the Platts, where he makes a big show of asking Gary to form a truce. So how will David react when Bill comes in accusing Gary of theft?

A drunken Teresa (Karen Henthorn) arrives back on the street claiming she’s come to visit her son the birthday boy. Amber’s (Nikki Patel) bitter as she reveals Darryl’s (Jonathan Dixon) birthday was last week.

Anna’s (Debbie Rush) enthusiasm on her first day at the café startles Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh). But she’s impressed when she overhears Anna confess to Gary how much she values the job.

And Maria’s (Samia Smith) irritated by Natasha’s (Rachel Leskovac) twittering about her relationship with Tony (Gray O’Brien).

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Neil Johnston.

***

Monday 13 April 8.30pm

Ken (William Roache) tries to convince Martha (Stephanie Beacham) of his feelings for her, declaring his love. But Martha still feels violated by Ken’s betrayal and is angered to discover Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) still doesn’t know about their relationship. As Martha flees Ken’s shocked to see Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and Ted (Michael Byrne) have witnessed everything. Ted’s worried that Audrey will reveal the truth to Deirdre. How will Audrey react when she faces Ken on the street?

Teresa’s (Karen Henthorn) made her way to the kebab shop where she’s trying to take money from the till. Amber (Nikki Patel) tries to restrain her whilst Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) goes for Darryl (Jonathan Dixon). But by the time he gets her out she’s made a good job of smashing the place up. Dev’s (Jimmi Harkishin) furious, threatening to call the police if she doesn’t go home. But when the taxi driver refuses to take her will Dev be forced to let Teresa stay?

In the Rovers Gary (Mikey North) denies stealing Bill’s (Peter Armitage) tools and is surprised when David (Jack P Shepherd) provides a false alibi for him. Gail’s (Helen Worth) proud of David’s ‘honesty’ but Gary remains sceptical of his nemesis’ motives.

Maria’s (Samia Smith) jealous when Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) receives flowers from Tony, so agrees to a drink with Tom (Philip McGinley). But when Maria tells Tom she wants to check his new designs with Tony, Tom’s hurt and left wondering about the nature of their ‘business’ relationship.

This episode is written by Martin Allen and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Neil Johnston.

***

Wednesday 15 April 7.30pm

It’s Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) birthday and Simon’s (Alex Bain) organising a party for him. Peter takes the opportunity to invite Michelle (Kym Marsh) and for Simon’s benefit she agrees. But the atmosphere at the Barlows is strained with tensions rife between Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride). Audrey‘s (Sue Nicholls) told Peter about Ken‘s other woman. Stunned Peter can’t believe that after all Ken’s lectures on morals he’s having an affair. Pulling him outside Peter wants to hear the truth. As Ken describes Martha as his soulmate Peter‘s disgusted. Claiming Deirdre has a right to hear this, Peter threatens to reveal all.

Tom (Philip McGinley) decides that if Maria’s (Samia Smith) running business decisions by Tony (Gray O’Brien), he’ll run them by Luke (Craig Kelly). As Maria and Tony then meet to discuss Tom’s designs, Luke interrupts, revealing Tom’s asked him to provide his opinion. Tony is thunderous. Feeling a fool Maria decides to have it out with Tom.

Teresa (Karen Henthorn) paints Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) and Amber (Nikki Patel) a grim picture of the estate she’s been living in but Darryl remains unmoved. However when Amber sees Teresa preparing to sleep on Maxine’s bench she persuades Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) to let her stay in the flat again. Dev agrees, so long as Darryl moves in with her. It’s his chance to get Darryl from under his roof but will Darryl put living with Amber on hold for his wayward mum?

David (Jack P Shepherd) continues his ‘friendliness’ towards Gary (Mikey North) but is it all part of his master plan? Gail’s (Helen Worth) fooled but Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) unsure. He doesn’t tackle it though as Joe’s got more on his mind with the increasing demands from Len (Conor Ryan) and the loan shark.

Elsewhere Jack (William Tarmey) is upset when three of his pigeons go missing and Poppy (Sophiya Haque) promises to keep Dev’s dirty little secret.

This episode is written by David Lane and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Neil Johnston.

***

Friday 17 April 7.30pm

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) regards Ken (William Roache) with disgust as he makes breakfast for Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride). Still on tenterhooks waiting for his secret to be blown Ken berates Audrey (Sue Nicholls) for telling Peter about Martha. Audrey stands firm though reminding him it’s Deirdre he should be thinking of. Ken’s in turmoil and as Ted (Michael Byrne) consoles him over losing Martha he urges him to save his marriage. But is it too late for Ken and Deirdre?

Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) panics when Lisa (Ruth Alexander–Rubin) arrives at the shop claiming she can’t stop thinking about him. Dev tells her he’s back with Tara (Ayesha Dharker) but before he can get rid of her Tara comes in. Presuming Lisa’s there to see her it looks like Dev’s off the hook but when Tara insists they all go for a drink at the Rovers, Poppy‘s (Sophiya Haque) stunned to see the cosy threesome. As Dev begs an angry Lisa not to tell Tara the truth it looks like someone‘s about to beat her to it. Shocked by his nerve Poppy reveals that Dev and Lisa have been in the Rovers before and as more than friends.

Meanwhile Amber’s (Nikki Patel) unhappy that Darryl’s (Jonathan Dixon) moving out, aware Dev is trying to use the situation with Teresa (Karen Henthorn) to split them up. But it backfires when Amber suggests she move in with Darryl as well.

Maria (Samia Smith) and Tom (Philip McGinley) make-up but when Tony (Gray O’Brien) approaches with his ideas for the designs, Tom remains adamant he won’t find a better deal and storms off. Tony’s fed up of being bad-mouthed by Tom and warns him to stay away from Maria. Claiming she knows all about his stupid crush he reveals Maria wants him to back off. Tom’s thoroughly humiliated but has Tony done enough to scare off his rival?

Under pressure from the loan shark Joe (Reece Dinsdale) needs to get back to work but as he tries to get in his van he collapses in agony. Back inside Joe’s growing increasingly frustrated by his lack of mobility and eyes his painkillers longingly.

And Jack’s (William Tarmey) delighted when fellow pigeon lover Connie (Rita May) turns up on his doorstep with his missing bird Scarlett O’Hara.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Neil Johnston.

***

Friday 17 April 8.30pm

Poppy’s (Sophiya Haque) expecting it all to go off but Tara (Ayesha Dharker) returns to Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Lisa (Ruth Alexander-Rubin) forcing a smile. Back at the flat she works to make them uncomfortable, then sending Dev to get wine she confronts Lisa about sleeping with him. Lisa’s honest about what happened but Tara throws her out. Dev returns and is pleased to find Lisa’s left. Presuming he’s now got away with it Dev’s keen to cover his tracks. But unbeknown to him Tara’s decided to give Dev one final chance to come clean. As she questions him about the night they split will Dev be honest about his indiscretion?

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) tells Ken (William Roache) that Tracy has asked to see Amy. Ken thinks they should wait until Amy’s older but Peter (Chris Gascoyne) disagrees, claiming it’s better being honest and open, a remark clearly intended for Ken. Battling his emotions Ken tells Peter he’s trying to salvage his marriage and asks for a little support. But will Peter let this one lie?

When Teresa (Karen Henthorn) spots Eddie (Steve Huison) in his cab she gives him an earful for what she sees as him stealing her home. But ever the opportunist she says he could make amends by helping her move into the flat. Eddie obliges but when they return to the street Teresa tips him ten pence, rather than pounds. Eddie realises he’s been duped.

Wanting to get back at Tony (Gray O’Brien), Tom (Philip McGinley) tells Luke (Craig Kelly) that Maria (Samia Smith) let slip that Tony’s having him followed. At first Luke doesn’t know what to think but he begins to feel paranoid about being watched.

Connie (Rita May) and Jack (William Tarmey) bond over tea. She‘s recently lost her spouse and has an interest in pigeons too.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Neil Johnston.

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On GMTV with lorraine kelly she said that its was the wedding of the year...they say that about every soap wedding the only thing they don't mention is there really crap and tacky.

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Hopefully it will be a bit better than Corrie's recent "Wedding of the year"

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
Hopefully it will be a bit better than Corrie's recent "Wedding of the year" I wouldn't count on it there will either be an explsion,a fire,a death,a fight or edna might take her hat off:rolleyes:

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Sounds more exciting than Steve and Becky's wedding already

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
Sounds more exciting than Steve and Becky's wedding already
Exactly...

[arista]

1 hour
Emmerdale tonight
I guess one day it will be in HD.

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They have the cameras for HD, but arent filming in it yet

[arista]

Yes I know 'Lewis'
and one episode of the Bill are in ITVHD.

And Law And Order:UK


And top film on saturday in ITVHD.
they do more films in HD
than the Bloated BBCHD do.

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I think the indoor sets need to be redone for it to be filmed in HD

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Loved tonights Emmerdale, good choice of music at the end too

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[serensilver]

any spoilers about corrie?

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Scared of finding out something’s wrong with the baby, Maria (Samia Smith) cancels her scan appointment at the hospital. As she sets about her day she tries to put it out of mind. But when Tony (Gray O’Brien) and Tom (Philip McGinley) resume their bickering over Ladrags she snaps back, obviously unable to shake her nagging fears.

Over at the factory Luke’s (Craig Kelly) onto Tony’s private investigator (John Branwell) and decides to play him at his own game. Pulling on a Tony mask Luke throws eggs at the PI’s car then disappears. The PI’s cover is blown when a mask-less Luke then re-appears to wave at him. Tony’s furious to hear his nemesis has got the upper hand once again. But as Luke prepares for his piece de resistance it all goes horribly wrong. It’s not Tony but a startled Maria who walks into the factory as Luke jumps out in the mask. It’s a stark reminder of the night Liam died that leaves both Maria and Tony having nightmares.

Teresa’s (Karen Henthorn) still not making many friends on the street. Minnie’s (Poppy Jhakra) annoyed when she arrives late for work. When she then kicks up a fuss in Dev’s (Jimmi Harkishin) shop he vows never to let his daughter marry Teresa’s son.

Meanwhile Poppy’s (Sophiya Haque) worried when Tara (Ayesha Dharker) tells her she’s planning a surprise for Dev. He’s keen to know what she’s got in store for him but has Tara got revenge in mind?

And Steve (Simon Gregson) and Becky (Katherine Kelly) return from the Maldives to find Liz (Beverley Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) having a duvet day. But even that can’t dampen their spirits.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates and produced by Kim Crowther, the director by Tess Hoffe.

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 20 April 8.30pm

Luke’s (Craig Kelly) left red-faced after the mask stunt as Tony (Gray O’Brien) fumes at him, explaining the painful connotations of the mask for Maria (Samia Smith). Luke apologises but counters that Tony went too far hiring a PI and sacks him for gross misconduct. Outraged Tony meets with the PI (John Branwell) to look over Luke’s finances, determined to find something that will ruin him. Discovering Luke’s stretched himself to the limit buying the factory Tony threatens to stop all Underworld orders from his textile business if Luke doesn’t reinstate him. How will Luke react?

Meanwhile Tony visits Maria to check if she’s OK after Luke’s prank. Breaking down Maria admits there’s more to it, she cancelled her scan as she was terrified of going alone. Tony’s quick to step in offering to accompany her next time. But while Tony’s busy comforting Maria he forgets about his date with Natasha (Rachel Leskovac). How will she react to being stood up?

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) tells Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) she wants to preserve their relationship through photographs and suggests they pose naked for each other. Dev agrees and strips off for the shoot but when it’s Tara’s turn to pose, snapper Justin’s (Ralph Gassmann) conveniently called away. Dev remains oblivious as Tara hatches her plan.

Liz (Beverley Callard) isn’t happy to hear that Tracy wants Amy (Amber Chadwick) to visit her in prison and tells Steve (Simon Gregson) she won’t let Amy go. Becky (Katherine Kelly) warns Steve that lying to Amy will do more harm than good and as the two women clash Steve is caught in the middle yet again.

Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) decides to sack Teresa (Kren Henthorn) but when she shows him the widescreen TV she’s found for the flat he changes his mind. Incensed, Minnie (Poppy Jhakra) resigns instead.

In the Rovers, Jack (William Tarmey) and Connie (Rita May) discuss Vera and take a moment to acknowledge their losses. Connie gives Jack her number, hoping they’ll meet again.

This episode is written by Debbie Oates and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Tessa Hoffe.

***

Wednesday 22 April 7.30pm

Maria’s (Samia Smith) terrified as she waits for her scan. Tony’s (Gray O’Brien) by her side though and as the sonographer checks for a heartbeat she reaches out for his hand. Everything’s OK and as Maria’s told she’s having a boy her relief is palpable. But the image of Liam’s son is too much for Tony to bear and reminded of his sins he rushes from the room struggling to breath. Will his behaviour reignite Maria's suspicions?

Meanwhile, back on the street, Tom's (Philip McGinley) disappointed that Maria didn't ask him to take her to the scan. Tony, though, makes it clear he's out in the cold and, keen to stick the knife, in further he then tells Maria that Tom has a massive crush on her. Maria knows and jumping on her admission Tony offers to buy Tom out of Ladrags. But will Tom sell out to Tony?

Liz (Beverley Callard) berates Steve (Simon Gregson) for allowing Becky (Katherine Kelly) to persuade him to let Amy (Amber Chadwick) visit Tracy. But when Becky discovers Liz and Steve have told Amy her mummy works in a hotel, she encourages Steve to at least tell Amy that Tracy did something bad.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) tells Poppy (Sophiya Haque) there’s nothing to salvage from her relationship with Dev (Jimmi Harkisin) so she’ll enjoy twisting the knife. She then raves about how the public art installation she’s planning will get everyone talking and asks Dev to put up £9,000 to help the project to take off.

And Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is frustrated when Chesney (Sam Aston) leaves his homework to the last minute. Fiz tells Kirk (Andrew Whyment) that, in order to help Chesney she’s going to clue up on all things ‘Jekyll & Hyde’. But does that mean John (Graeme Hawley)?

This episode is written by Carmel Morgan and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Tessa Hoffe.

***

Friday 24 April 7.30pm

Becky’s (Katherine Kelly) stung when Liz (Beverley Callard) criticises how she is with Amy (Amber Chadwick). So when Amy’s school call saying an upset Amy’s being sent home Becky sees an opportunity to help and goes to collect her. Miss Muirhouse (Marie Critchley) explains that another pupil told Amy her mum’s a murderer. When Amy then asks Becky if it’s true, Becky tells her it is, believing she deserves the truth. But Liz and Steve (Simon Gregson) are horrified to hear what Becky’s done and a huge row breaks out where more than a few home truths are revealed.

Maria’s (Samia Smith) furious to hear Tony’s (Gray O’Brien) offered to buy Tom (Philip McGinley) out of Ladrags behind her back. Feeling her life is spiralling out of her control she angrily tells Tony she doesn’t want to be in partnership with him. Tom’s happy he’s caused a rift between them.

Chesney (Sam Aston) asks Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) to find out what ‘misanthropic’ means so he can do his GCSE homework. Fiz seizes upon this as a reason to justify visiting John. As she arrives at the prison her emotions are in turmoil. How will she feel when she discovers she’s forgot her photo ID and can’t go in?

Kelly’s (Tupele Dorgu) on the hunt for a man to help spice up her birthday celebrations. She invites Luke (Craig Kelly) to her drinks but the factory girls tell her she’s deluded to think she has a chance with him.

And Jason (Ryan Thomas) offers to be Molly’s (Vicky Binns) training partner.

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Tessa Hoffe.

***

Friday 24 April 8.30pm

Becky’s (Katherine Kelly) hurting after her row with Steve (Simon Gregson) and as Roy (David Neilson) suggests she should have let Amy’s family tell her about Tracy, Becky admits she thought she was family. Steve meanwhile is also questioning their relationship. He tells Liz (Beverley Callard) that while he loves Becky she’s a liability and, with Amy to think of, he doesn’t know if it can work. Will the couple be able to sort through their differences or is this the end of the road for Steve and Becky.

It’s a good day for business for Tony (Gray O’Brien). He knows he’s got Luke (Craig Kelly) over a barrel and says he’ll only return to Underworld if Luke agrees to make decisions jointly. A truce is reached and as Maria (Samia Smith) too holds out the olive branch Tom (Philip McGinley) can see he’s beaten and agrees to sell his share of Ladrags to Tony. He’s smug as Maria admits he’s ‘like a brother’ to her. But Tom’s devastated and with his jealousy getting the better of him he lets rip at the pair.

Kelly’s (Tupele Dorgu) birthday celebrations are full swing in the Rovers. Kelly’s keen to a bag a man but when she hits on Luke he knocks her back. Kelly then turns her attentions to Tom, who after his row with Maria and Tony is only too happy to be leaving with someone else. Meanwhile as a drunken Julie (Katy Cavangah) laughs at Jason’s (Ryan Thomas) jokes he takes his chances and whisks her off.

Chesney’s (Sam Aston) concerned when Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) returns home downbeat. She hands him a dictionary and tells him misanthropy means ‘a general dislike/distrust of people’. She then tells Chesney she needs a cuddle.

And Molly (Vicky Binns) tells Jack (William Tarmey) it’s okay to spend time with Connie as Vera would want him to be happy. But Tyrone’s (Alan Halsall) annoyed that Molly’s encouraging Jack to see Connie.

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Tessa Hoffe.

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Eileen's dad, Colin Grimshaw, is leaving Coronation Street in May - in a coffin. How this will effect Eileen and poor Rita will be anyone's guess but there's a funeral coming up so get your black hats out. I wonder if Colin's dirty secret comes out before he dies?

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[NettoSuperstar!]

Colins a paedo?!:shocked:

[Nicky.]

Chewyyyyyy!

Home or next door's net? :spin2:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by NettoSuperstar!
Colins a paedo?!:shocked:

The cast and crew of Coronation Street were out on location yesterday filming for a funeral.

If you're wondering who, well I'll tell you - it's Colin Grimshaw's.

Granted, Colin's (Edward de Souza) not a character that we've really been made to care about, but it's an integral part of the Julie/Eileen/Paula storyline. As most people have guessed, Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is actually Eileen's (Sue Cleaver) half sister as Eileen's old school friend Paula (Sharon Duce) had a brief fling with Eileen's father, Colin.

Confused?

Well, the plot takes an unlikely twist in a couple of weeks when a drunk and unknowing Julie ends up dragging her inebriated nephew Jason (Ryan Thomas) to bed...

Just so we're clear - she doesn't actually know he's her nephew!

Anyway, all this kicks off on screen at the end of the month. Until then, here are a few sneaky on-location pics from the funeral. Click here or on the picture below to view the rest of the gallery.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/i176132/corrie-funeral-bts.html

Digital Spy


and Im still at my grans :3

[BigSister]

Hey Chewy:cheer:

[Scarlett.]

Hi :D

[NettoSuperstar!]

Oooh I say...i thought there was something odd going on between him and eileens friend now you mention it

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I wonder how he dies then?

[NettoSuperstar!]

heart attack when Eileen/Julie finds out or battered by an angry TIBB mob lol

[Scarlett.]

lol if he has a heart attack when he is found out, he will die on his birthday xD

The 2nd one sounds more likely...since TiBB's mob always seems angry D:

[Ruth*Star]

Aw, Maria's having a boy. I wouldn't be Surprised if she calls it Liam Jr.

[BigSister]

ooooh at his party then

[Scarlett.]

I read some spoilers and Colin apparently dies in hospital - an accident?

[BigSister]

awww I wanted something to happen at the party

[Scarlett.]

I reckon he will have an "accident" if you get me

[BigSister]

You mean somebody murders him

[Scarlett.]

Not directly, but like causes him to get injured

[BigSister]

oooooooh so like ala Jed/Jim?

[Scarlett.]

yeah, kinda like that

Im only speculating though, apparently this happens early May, and the truth about all the stuff comes out 27th April

[BigSister]

oooh good
And good not long I thought they were gonna drag it out which always annoys me

[Scarlett.]

Aye, looks like they are finally learning xD

[Scarlett.]

Teenage tearaway Sophie Webster is set to dump her boyfriend and embark on a relationship with a female friend.

The 16-year-old, played by actress Brooke Vincent, recently shocked her on-screen parents, Sally and Kevin, by becoming a born-again Christian.

However, she is poised to shatter her wholesome image by turning gay.

The move is designed to make the programme reflect modern Britain more accurately, it is claimed.

A source told the News of the World: "The show's bosses want to create a soap representative of society in 2009.

"They are acutely aware that they need more gay characters and that they need to tackle more gay issues."

Sophie will become the second homosexual character in Weatherfield, the fictional location in Greater Manchester where the soap is set.

She joins gay factory worker Sean Tully, played by Antony Cotton, who became a talking point when he was introduced as the only gay on the street in 2004.

Sophie, 16, is to dump her on-screen boyfriend Ben Richardson, played by Lucien Laviscount, before beginning her first lesbian fling.

According to the News of the World, the show's producers at Granada are still deciding whether to introduce a new character to play Sophie's love interest, or to use an existing cast member.

Bible study group friend Sian Powers, played by Sacha Parkinson, is said to be in the running to co-star in the storyline, which is believed to be hitting screens this summer.




People seem to have forgotten about the woman from the 1 o'clock club xD

[BigSister]

who.....
And yeah i read about that while you were away

[Fom]

Interesting...

[Scarlett.]

lol remember the woman who called Deirdre Daphney, she was a lesbian xD

[Tom4784]

Sophie's in for a busy year! Doesn't she get pregnant later on as well or something?

That girl wastes no time. :laugh2:

[Zac]

Maybe this 'Sian' is the girl Sophie falls for...

[Scarlett.]

lol nah, she made that up to get attention xD

[Zac]

LOL i've missed all weeks Corrie. :sad:
Been too busy.

[Scarlett.]

Ah I wasnt replying to yours (you replied at the same time xD)

I think Sian will be the girl she falls for too

[MrGaryy]

A bit strange tho don't you think, Two previously straight girls, who are best friends both becoming lesbians at the same time?

[Zac]

Originally posted by Chewy
Ah I wasnt replying to yours (you replied at the same time xD)

I think Sian will be the girl she falls for too

Oh LOL I thought you were replying to mine and thought it didn't make sense. :/
Yeah, Sian probs will be the girl she falls for.
What happened with the whole pregnancy thing then? :conf:

[Zac]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
A bit strange tho don't you think, Two previously straight girls, who are best friends both becoming lesbians at the same time?

LOL but they have been spending a lot of time together lately...

[Scarlett.]

lol the preganancy thing was brought up and resolved the same day, Sophie faked it xD

[Zac]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol the preganancy thing was brought up and resolved the same day, Sophie faked it xD

Oh I think I missed that.

[Scarlett.]

lol Im listening to Jeremy Kyle's Corrie podcast :cat:

[Scarlett.]

The following storylines were confirmed in it;

Becky's drugs bust
Tina & Jason
and apparently Jack's new lady isnt who she seems to be, but not in a bad way


Also Sian will be getting a dad in the show

[BigSister]

oooh yay Tina and Jason