Corrie - The Nation's Street

[JOSHUAH!]

Who's Sian :S

[Scarlett.]

Sophie's mate, then one who kissed Ryan Connor

[Ellis]

Listen Chewy your ignorance astounds me - I decide not to look at spoilers, that's why I don't post in this thread anymore. But I've now unintentionally found out that Sophie Webster's a lesbian because you were obtuse enough to put it in the title. There's a reason why some people don't look at spoilers, so GET RID OF IT!

:mad:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Ellis
Listen Chewy your ignorance astounds me - I decide not to look at spoilers, that's why I don't post in this thread anymore. But I've now unintentionally found out that Sophie Webster's a lesbian because you were obtuse enough to put it in the title. There's a reason why some people don't look at spoilers, so GET RID OF IT!

:mad: Notice the question mark, that means it is a rumour

and try asking nicer next time, then I might listen:thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

just a reminder :hugesmile:

[BigSister]

Thanks chewy ill prob forget hehe

[Scarlett.]

Lol same here :P

[Scarlett.]

bumpage

[MrGaryy]

Ooh is it just Corrie again then?

and thanks for the reminder!

[Scarlett.]

You mean the thread? Yeah, I hardly ever used it for E.D anyway, so its just Corrie now

and no probs :banana:

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has claimed that the show's cast are living in fear for their jobs.

The actor, who has played Kevin Webster for 26 years, revealed that even long-established Weatherfield stars are concerned about their future following recent job cuts at ITV.

"We are scared that we face getting axed with what's going on," Le Vell told The People. "But we all have the attitude we will just carry on doing what we are doing to the best we can.

"What will happen will happen, but in the meantime we want to continue working hard as a team and hopefully we will reign supreme at what is a difficult time for ITV."

In February, reports suggested that the Manchester-based soap could be sold off to an independent production company due to the current financial climate.

Meanwhile, The People also claims that paranoia over the show's future has led to a widespread "mole hunt" in recent weeks.

Following recent storyline leaks to the media, executive producer Kim Crowther reportedly ordered staff to hand over their phone records - and also recruited an expert to sweep conference rooms for bugging devices.

A source revealed: "Staff couldn't believe what they were hearing. They deal with top-secret storylines and internal matters week in, week out so found it astonishing that the finger of suspicion should be pointed at them.

"Most were happy to do it because they knew if they didn't, questions would be asked. As for the bug sweep, it shows how paranoid the bosses have become. The atmosphere is really bad now because everyone is worried about their jobs in this difficult climate."

A ITV spokesperson this afternoon told DS: "We are very vigilant when it comes to protecting storyline leaks on both Coronation Street and Emmerdale as we don't want to spoil plots for our viewers."

Digital spy :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

EVERY star in Coronation Street fears they could get the sack as recession-hit ITV slashes its budget, The People can reveal.

And to add to the panic, Corrie bosses have launched the biggest mole hunt in the show's 49-year history after a spate of damaging leaks about secret storylines and unrest among the cast.

Senior production staff have been ordered to hand over records of their phone calls while script conference rooms have been electronically swept for bugs.

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The unprecedented hunt comes as the flagship show struggles with falling viewing figures and low morale following ITV chief Michael Grade's£ 135million cuts across the channel.

All the stars - from veterans like Michael Le Vell who has played mechanic Kevin Webster for 26 years to newer faces like Kym Marsh who is bookie's assistant Michelle - are now braced for pay cuts and even the SACK.

ITV bosses are said to be - mainly slashing their daytime schedules and Coronation Street has been told its future is secure..

But Corrie stars like Michael, 44, Simon Gregson, 34, who plays Rovers' boss Steve McDonald and Katherine Kelly, 29, who plays his fiancé e Becky, could still be at risk.

Michael, who arrived on the Street in 1983 when he was 18, told The People:" We are scared that we face getting axed with what's going on.

Nervy

" But we all have the attitude we will just carry on doing what we are doing to the best we can.

" What will happen will happen, but in the meantime we want to continue working hard as a team and hopefully we will reign supreme at what is a difficult time for ITV." The nervy atmosphere has not been helped by executive producer Kim Crowther launching a clampdown on any cast unrest or sensitive storylines being leaked to the media as the show battles against a reviving BBC EastEnders.

Just a couple of weeks ago Miss Crowther called on her most trusted lieutenants to hand over their itemised phone records to make sure no staff were speaking to media without authorisation.

During the meeting where producers, script editors and other senior staff discuss storylines, they were stunned to see an eavesdropping expert sweep the conference room for BUGGING devices.

And in another shake-up to keep confidential Corrie info in-house, the meetings previously held in hotels were moved to ITV's Quay Street studio complex in Manchester where the show is filmed. One outraged insider told The People:" Staff couldn't believe what they were hearing. They deal with top-secret storylines and internal matters week in, week out so found it astonishing that the finger of suspicion should be pointed at them.

" Most were happy to do it because they knew if they didn't, questions would be asked.

Negative

" As for the bug sweep it shows how paranoid the bosses have become.

" The atmosphere is really bad now because everyone is worried about their jobs in this difficult climate.

" ITV need to keep Coronation Street flying high because of the ad revenue and overseas sales it generates.

" Crowther hates any negative stories about the show coming out."

The People

[Scarlett.]

They should so bring back Sunday Corrie

it rounds the week off well

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com//img/original/tony-scared-9c3810f7-cade-4e09-a798-6b5453e2c082.jpg

Whatever could be going on here?

[BigSister]

lol 2 tonys

[Scarlett.]

Tony must be using Underworld's storeroom to clone himself so that he can take over Coronation Street :shocked:

[BigSister]

Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

[Scarlett.]

I'll give you a little clue

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45103000/jpg/_45103474_liamcrash.jpg

[BigSister]

oooooh ok. Thanks Chewy

[Scarlett.]

although of course, that isnt Liam on the factory stairs its Luke Strong

[BigSister]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh

[Scarlett.]

I hope the Tony storyline starts to heat up again soon

[Scarlett.]

Teresa Morton is back tonight!

[JOSHUAH!]

SO HAPPY SHES BACK!
I hope they get rid of the Windass's now.
:cloud:

[Zac]

Originally posted by BigSister
Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

Really? :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by JOSHUAH!
SO HAPPY SHES BACK!
I hope they get rid of the Windass's now.
:cloud: i second that, the Morton's were great

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by BigSister
Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

Really? :shocked: Its Luke wearing a Tony mask...what liam wore when he died

[Zac]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by BigSister
Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

Really? :shocked: Its Luke wearing a Tony mask...what liam wore when he died

Oh, I see now.
When's Maria going to have her baby then?

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by BigSister
Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

Really? :shocked: Its Luke wearing a Tony mask...what liam wore when he died

Oh, I see now.
When's Maria going to have her baby then? not sure, Im guessing late May

[Zac]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Zac
Originally posted by BigSister
Thats quite weird actually.....
Do you know anything about the ghost of Liam as ive found a TV page that says Maria is confronted by the ghost of Liam
http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/ITV1+London/20+April+2009/
Next monday apparentely

Really? :shocked: Its Luke wearing a Tony mask...what liam wore when he died

Oh, I see now.
When's Maria going to have her baby then? not sure, Im guessing late May

Oh, okay then, I just thought she's been pregnant for waaay too long now. And ugh, Teresa's back then, she still drinking?

[Scarlett.]

7 months :P

yeah she is, but you gotta love her

[Fom]

ARGH! That was my work then!
How very exciting hehehe... my mum just rang me and told me. Woop!

[Jen]

God... the Morton is a MESS.

[Fom]

There it is again, thats my work :P
Ive performed in there!

[Lewis.]

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2009/1/5/EE5DFB51-A848-147F-52A61D44424CE8A3.jpg


:lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

lol Fom's theatre :D


Aye...two alchies on one street xD

[Jen]

Originally posted by LewisLeona
http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2009/1/5/EE5DFB51-A848-147F-52A61D44424CE8A3.jpg


:lovedup:


If only Ken was younger and real.
His personality is my life. I love him. :lovedup:

[Scarlett.]

Lol i'd do a mix of your names Jen

but it would either be Jen or Ken....not much choice :flower:

[Fom]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol i'd do a mix of your names Jen

but it would either be Jen or Ken....not much choice :flower:

lmfao.

That was well weird to see it on TV, I walk through there every day.
*Brags some more*

[Scarlett.]

lol i dont think anywhere I have been has been on tv..apart from the obvious places xD

[Scarlett.]

A good episode, better than a lot of recent ones

[Corkie]

Urghh I hate the character of Ken. Might be the worst character on a TV Show.

[Scarlett.]

he is a good character..but he is an arse

[BigSister]

lol I thought of fom when the theatre came on hehe

[Scarlett.]

I'll let Fom make the most of it by putting him in't title :xyxwave:

[BigSister]

haha Teresa made me laugh so much tonight. Poor Darryl

[Fom]

Originally posted by Chewy
I'll let Fom make the most of it by putting him in't title :xyxwave:

Woooop!
So proud of my little local theatre :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

haha :P :flower:

I wonder what they will do with Teresa? She could be the new Cilla

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Chewy
haha :P :flower:

I wonder what they will do with Teresa? She could be the new Cilla
they should keep her but as a homeless character.she can sleep on the bench outside the hair dressers.:joker:

[Scarlett.]

hahaha :spin:

[Scarlett.]

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/16/160x120_ian_dunn01.jpg

News has just reached my inbox that the father of Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson) has been cast in Coronation Street.

Actor Ian Dunn is to take on the role of Vinnie Powers and begins filming at Manchester's Granada Studios within the next few weeks.

Vinnie will make his first screen appearance on Friday, May 29.

What with the recent rumours that angelic churchgoer Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) strikes up a lesbian relationship with her best friend Sian, I'm thinking that Vinnie will have a lot to say.

But first, the protective father has to contend with Sian's relationship with Ryan Connor (Ben Thompson)...

His previous acting credits include Holby City, Waking The Dead, EastEnders and London's Burning.


Digi Spy

[Scarlett.]

Monday, 27 April 2009, 7:30PM - 8:00PM
It’s the day of Colin’s 70th birthday and Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is planning his surprise party with Rita (Barbara Knox). Paula (Sharon Duce) overhears the plans for the party from Rita but is horrified when she hears Pam (Kate Anthony) gossiping about Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh) getting it on the night before. She confronts an embarrassed but perplexed Julie with a hurtful tirade of abuse, leaving her daughter bemused about what she has done to deserve such fury.

Meanwhile as the guests gather at the Rovers, Colin (Edward De Souza) is delighted with his surprise party and stuns Rita with a surprise of his own.

With Steve (Simon Gregson) and Becky (Katherine Kelly) having reached an impasse over the situation with Amy (Amber Chadwick), Steve braces himself to tell Tracy that Amy knows the truth about where she is. But Becky is still determined to put her side of the story and tries to explain to Steve about her childhood, her father’s imprisonment and the constant lies. As Steve starts to understand Becky’s background a bit more the rift between them begins to heal.

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) visits John (Graeme Hawley) and apologises for the mix up over her last visit – John is just delighted that she still wants to visit him and wastes no time in helping her with Chesney’s latest assignment. But he can’t help feeling disappointed when the bell rings for the end of visiting and he realizes he has spent the whole time discussing Jekyll and Hyde and not his feelings for Fiz.

Elsewhere Ken (William Roache) checks up on Peter (Chris Gascoyne) as he prepares to reopen the bookies following the fire.

This episode is written by Lucy Gannon and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 27 April 8.30pm

A stunned but thrilled Rita (Barbara Knox) accepts Colin’s (Edward De Souza) marriage proposal to the delight of the party guests and the celebrations begin in earnest. Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is not best pleased that Jason (Ryan Thomas) appears to have been avoiding her all night but as the conversation turns from her annoyance with him to her upset at her mum having a go at her he can’t help but comfort her. When a drunken Paula (Sharon Duce) arrives at the party she spots Jason and Julie apparently getting cosy and outraged she decides the time has come for everyone to know the truth about why Jason and Julie can’t be an item.

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is excited to be getting stuck into Chesney’s (Sam Aston) Jekyll and Hyde project with him and he is impressed by how much work she is putting into his home schooling. When she fibs and tells him she has been helped by someone connected to the school he is convinced that her newly acquired glow means that she has a crush on them.

Steve (Simon Gregson) tells Lloyd (Craig Charles) that he has come to an understanding with Tracy over what happened and he apologises to Becky (Katherine Kelly) for being so hard on her. Amy (Amber Chadwick) shows he is right to give Becky another chance when she asks her if she will put her to bed.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) arrives at the Peacocks to collect Simon (Alex Bain) and he and Ashley (Steven Arnold) are amused by Claire’s (Julia Haworth) insistence on feeding the boys a diet fit for a budding footballer. When Peter arrives home and contemplates raiding the flat for booze he is pleased when Ashley arrives with kebabs as a welcome distraction.

Meanwhile Ken (William Roache) is feeling smothered by the lack of interests he and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) share and he can’t help comparing her to Martha in his mind.

This episode is written by Lucy Gannon and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Wednesday 29 April 7.30pm

As the party descends into chaos insults are hurled and questions asked as Eileen (Sue Cleaver) demands to know exactly what Paula (Sharon Duce) is trying to say. As Paula explains the truth behind Julie’s parentage a horrified Rita slips out of the Rovers. Meanwhile Colin (Edward De Souza) can’t look anyone in the eye and his lack of denial is enough confirmation of the horrific truth for Eileen. Julie (Katy Cavanagh) meanwhile is struggling to come to terms with the news and Jason (Ryan Thomas) is relieved when she confirms that nothing happened between them the previous evening. How will Paula’s devastating revelation affect the lives of Julie, Rita (Barbara Knox) and the Grimshaws?

Faced with another night spent in front of the television with Blanche (Maggie Jones), Ken (William Roache) decides it is time he and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) did something different and suggests a weekend away. Deirdre is enthusiastic but her plans to see Grease in the West End don’t quite match with Ken’s desire to do some brass rubbing at a church in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Disconsolate, Ken finds himself down at the canal – will he pluck up the courage to visit Martha?

Elsewhere when Amy (Amber Chadwick) reveals she is being bullied by a boy at school Becky (Katherine Kelly) is determined to protect her.

This episode is written by Julie Jones and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Friday 1 May 7.30pm

A devastated Rita (Barbara Knox) is pleased when Norris (Malcolm Hedbon) turns up to help run things at the Kabin. Norris is concerned when he finds her engagement ring in the till and puts off making plans with Mary (Patti Clare) to be at Rita’s side.

Meanwhile Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is also coming to terms with everything she has discovered over the last 48 hours. She had spent years believing her father was a soldier who had died a war hero and now she finally understands why Paula (Sharon Duce) has resented her all her life.

Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is also reeling from the shock of Paula’s revelation and struggling to cope with the fact that her childhood memories of her dad and her friendship with Paula have all been destroyed in an instant.

Blanche (Maggie Jones) is frustrated when Ken (William Roache) refuses to gossip about the latest goings on in the street. With Martha on his mind he snaps at Blanche that there is life beyond Coronation Street and after telling Ted (Michael Byrne) that he feels that all his life’s hopes and dreams are with Martha (Stephanie Beacham) on the barge he decides to pay her a visit. Will she forgive him and accept him back into her life?

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt .

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Friday 1 May 8.30pm

Ken (William Roache) is a man in love. Having persuaded Martha (Stephanie Beacham) to give him another chance, he has little regard for Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and as Martha reminds him that they should savour life till the end he knows he has a big decision to make. Martha tells him that she is leaving Manchester at 4pm and if he wants to be with her then he should tell Deirdre and be on the barge by then. He returns home from his ‘walk’ to a full house and as he observes Peter (Chris Gascoyne), Simon (Alex Bain), Deirdre and Michelle (Kym Marsh) enjoying a game of hangman he is torn between duty and following his dream.

Paula (Sharon Duce) pays Eileen (Sue Cleaver) a visit and is adamant that she will not take the blame for what happened. Eileen apologises for what she said in the Rovers and listens as Paula tells her how it all began. Its then Paula’s turn to listen as Eileen explains how the whole situation has reawakened raw childhood memories of her relationship with her mother. But Eileen knows that she has to tackle this situation with her father and when he comes round to try and reconcile she tells him how she really feels – but as he listens to Eileen it soon becomes clear that Colin (Edward De Souza) is not a well man and he collapses. Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Sean (Antony Cotton) return to find paramedics wheeling Colin out on a stretcher and Eileen in a daze.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) and Amy’s (Amber Chadwick) relationship goes from strength to strength when Becky steps in to stop the bullying.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt

[Locke.]

Coronation Street actor Mikey North suffered a broken jaw and required emergency surgery after being attacked during the Easter break.

According to The Mirror, the 22-year-old - who plays Weatherfield's cocky Gary Windass - was assaulted by two attackers as he returned home from a club with his girlfriend and a group of friends in his hometown of Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Reports suggest that the two thugs provoked North about his Corrie role, before leaving him in a heap on the pavement, covered in blood.

Following the attack, North attended A&E at the local hospital for treatment.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: "There was an incident at the weekend which resulted in Mikey North sustaining facial injuries."

They added: "He was treated in hospital and the matter is now in the hands of the police."

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police commented: "A 19-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released on bail while police enquiries continue."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a152762/corrie-actor-savagely-beaten-over-easter.html

:shocked::shocked:

[Scarlett.]

Jesus Christ :shocked: bet they were some chavs who couldnt seperate Mikey North from Gary Windass

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street actress Samia Smith has taken a leave of absence following the death of her father.

The 26-year-old, who plays Weatherfield's pregnant hairdresser Maria Connor, was reportedly close to dad Joseph.

With Maria currently a central character to the ITV soap's storylines, filming schedules for the show have had to be re-jigged at the last-minute.

A Corrie spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with Samia and her family at this sad time."

At the end of last year, Smith appeared on a celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The death of Samia's father is the latest tragedy among the cast and crew of Coronation Street.

In February, William Roache's (Ken Barlow) wife Sara died suddenly of a suspected heart attack.

Just days later, Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) and partner Jamie Lomas - Hollyoaks' Warren Fox - announced the loss of her premature baby.

Digital Spy


Jesus, morale on the street must be at an all time low

[BigSister]

awwwwwwwwwwww no more bad news!
And some people cant take fact from fiction

[Scarlett.]

So much bad stuff has happened to the cast this year ._.

[BigSister]

I knowwwwwwwwwwwww

[Scarlett.]

On the topic of the spoilers, at least we know how Colin goes now

[Scarlett.]

http://www.corrieblog.tv/assets_c/2009/04/pardon%20the%20expression-thumb-200x283-86500.jpg


You'd think that, with me writing about TV pretty much every single day of the last million years, I'd know loads about telly. Sometimes, something comes along and makes me feel like I've never seen a minute of it. You see, I had no idea that Coronation Street ever had a spin-off! What makes it even more baffling is that it starred the legendary Arthur Lowe! The show was called Pardon The Expression and is being reissued by Network on a 2-disc DVD. So what is the show all about? Well, read over and I'll tell you...

Pardon The Expression follows the mixed fortunes of former Weatherfield boutique owner Leonard Swindley (played by Lowe). In his new position as assistant manger at a Dobson and Hawks chain store, the punctilious but ambitious Mr. Swindley seizes every opportunity that might afford him the chance to scale the social heights - from organising strategic civic functions to securing lucrative new orders for the company.

Featuring scripts from an award-winning team that included Coronation Street contributors Harry Driver, Vince Powell, Geoffrey Lancashire and noted playwright Jack Rosenthal, the show helped to define the type of comic role for which BAFTA winner Arthur Lowe would be most fondly remembered: that of the pompous, quietly floundering buffoon. Betty Driver - soon to be installed behind the bar of the Rover's Return also stars as canteen manageress Mrs. Edgeley in this first series of the popular sitcom, originally screened in 1965.

The release is a PG and hits the shelves on the 4th May and should retail at £19.99. For your money you get 300 minutes (approx.) of Corrie-esque giggles and episodes including 'The Trouble With Ada', 'The Wedding', 'The Pensioner', 'The Little Boy Lost' and 'The Brain Drain'. Sounds great!

TV Scoop/Corrieblog

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE legend Betty Williams is to be SACKED from the Rovers, TV Biz can reveal.

Barmaid Betty, who has served up her famous Lancashire hotpots since 1969, is given the push by newly-promoted manager Poppy Morales this summer.


But stalwart Betty, played by Betty Driver, 88, WON’T be leaving the show. Bosses have told her she can stay on as long as she likes.

Her card is marked at the Rovers when landlord Steve McDonald promotes feisty Poppy (Sophiya Haque).


Steve (Simon Gregson) puts her in charge when mum Liz (Bev Callard) goes to Spain to stay with his twin Andy.

Poppy fires Betty — best known by her former surname of Turpin — for refusing to swap shifts.

Betty was once given the chop by legendary landlady Annie Walker when she was working behind the bar with Bet Lynch.

After her latest sacking, she tells locals: “Sacked, after all the years I’ve given this place. Annie Walker — now that was somebody to be sacked by. Alec Gilroy and Bet — at least they sacked people with a bit of class.

Sacked ... Betty

Sacked ... Betty

“But to get my cards from that madam Poppy when she’s not even been here two minutes, it’s nothing short of scandalous.”

Despite 40 years on the show, Betty is determined to carry on working to avoid disappointing her fans.

An insider told TV Biz: “Betty is a viewers’ favourite. She’s got a place here as long as she wants it. She’s more of a fixture than the cobbles.

Rovers special ... hotpot

Rovers special ... hotpot

“She’ll be here for a long time to come — she’ll just be on the other side of the bar for a change.”

Betty has landed in trouble with other Rovers’ landladies.

She was shown the door when Annie Walker (Doris Speed) accused her of pinching cash. Her only other break in service was when she walked out in 1995 after Jack (Bill Tarmey) and Vera Duckworth (Liz Dawn) took over the pub.

Vera demanded that Betty do the cleaning as well as serve behind the bar and make hotpots.

But when Betty threatened to start selling her famous dish in rival pub The Flying Horse, Vera apologised and begged her to return.

The Sun

[BigSister]

wow thats gonna be weird but glad shes staying

[Scarlett.]

Not sure, perhaps they will give her other scenes on the street

[Zac]

LOL It'll be wierd without Betty behind the bar...

[Scarlett.]

Aye D: I have a feeling that Liz will re-hire her later though

[BigSister]

I hope so it just wont be the same

[Ruth*Star]

Gosh, she 88!, I thought she was younger.

[Scarlett.]

It'll be good to see her doing some different things though :flower:

[Scarlett.]

Jason (Ryan Thomas) has called the hospital to check up on Colin (Edward De Souza), he tells Eileen (Sue Cleaver) that his condition is stable but Eileen is unforgiving and tells Jason that her dad got his just desserts for what he did. Meanwhile Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is determined to speak to her mum and find out her side of the story and is shocked to discover from Eileen that Colin has had a stroke.

Roy (David Nielson) is impressed with Anna’s work at the café and asks her to go to the cash and carry for him – giving her his password and ID number. Although Anna (Debbie Rush) has proved to be a trustworthy and hard working employee Roy has overlooked the lengths her work-shy hubby is willing to go to to make some easy money.

Blanche (Maggie Jones) has persuaded Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) to join her at the One O’Clock club mystery tour giving Ken (William Roache) the opportunity to plan his getaway in secret. But as he packs his bags and writes a letter for Deirdre, Peter arrives and susses exactly what he is up to.

Elsewhere Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is annoyed to find Connie (Rita May) round at number nine and sitting in Vera’s old chair. Molly (Vicky Binns) tries to point out that she is doing nothing wrong and makes Jack (William Tarmey) happy but Tyrone is not to sure about it.

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Terry Dyddgen Jones.

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PI for the rest of the weeks follows:

Monday 4 May 8.30pm

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) is furious with his father for the way he is treating Deirdre (Anne Kirkrbide) and berates him for being a coward as he sets off for his new life on Martha’s barge. Martha (Stephanie Beacham) is delighted he has chosen her over Deirdre and over lunch excitedly plans their new life together. Will Ken regret the decision he has made? How will Deirdre react when she finds the letter?

Armed with Roy’s cash and carry card and the password he stole from Anna’s purse, Eddie (Steve Huison) stocks up on cheap booze, paying for it all on Roy’s account. He tells a trusting Anna (Debbie Rush) that the drink was a present from a satisfied customer.

Tara (Ayesha Bharker) enjoys winding Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) up by telling him that Justin has taken some nude pictures of her for an art installation which he will display on the Victoria Court flats.

Julie’s (Katy Cavanagh) feelings for her dad are confused and when she goes to visit him at the hospital she can’t help feeling compassion for him and holds his hand.

Meanwhile Gail (Helen Worth) supervises Graeme (Craig Gazey) starting work on the Windasses overgrown garden.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Terry Dyddgen Jones.

***

Wednesday 6 May 7.30pm

Unbeknownst to Ken (William Roache), Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has taken the letter from number one before Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) has had chance to read it. But has Ken made the right decision about his future or will he live to regret it when Deirdre discovers what has been going on?

Julie (Katy Cavanagh) talks to a sympathetic Jason (Ryan Thomas) about her feelings towards Colin (Edward De Souza) and, understanding what she is going though, he invites her in to have a look at the family album. Julie is intrigued to hear about all the family she never knew she had but her voyage of discovery comes to an abrupt end when Eileen (Sue Cleaver) arrives home and tells her that she is not welcome at number 11. It’s clear the recent revelations have affected both women deeply.

Darryl (Johnny Dixon) is feeling insecure about Amber (Nikki Patel) heading off to university and decides to end their relationship before she realizes that he isn’t good enough for her. Will she be able to persuade him that she loves him and won’t go off him when she goes away?

Connie (Rita May) invites Jack (William Roache) to join her at the Bingo – Jack agrees but sensitive to Tyrone’s feelings suggests they keep it to themselves.

This episode is written by Martin Allen and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Terry Dyddgen Jones.

***

Friday 8 May 7.30pm

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) finally gets to see the letter Ken (William Roache) had left for her and is stunned by its contents. In a state of shock she goes to see Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and tell her about the affair. Eileen is surprised by how forgiving Deirdre appears to be as she explains that Ken has always been looking for something that he has never quite found. Meanwhile Blanche (Maggie Jones) finds the letter and is horrified by what she reads.

Jason (Ryan Thomas) pays Colin (Edward De Souza) a visit in hospital and is shocked by what he sees. He explains to Tina (Michelle Keegan) that despite what Colin did he is still his grandfather and a frail old man. He promises Colin that he will try and get Eileen to visit – but Eileen is determined to make Colin pay for what he did.

Still working on his master plan to get revenge on Gary Windass (Mikey North), David (Jack P Shepherd) enlists Graeme’s (Craig Gazey) help in convincing Gary that David is a burglar.

Molly (Vicky Binns) is determined to get more involved in the garage business and suggests to Tyrone (Alan Halsall) that they ask Sally (Sally Whittaker) and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) to agree to change the name to Dobbs and Webster.

This episode is written by David Lane and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Terry Dyddgen Jones.

***

Friday 8 May 8.30pm

Blanche (Maggie Jones) is disgusted with Ken’s actions and, furious with Deirdre’s (Anne Kirkbirde) attitude to the whole thing, she packs her bags and storms out of number one. Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has just persuaded Michelle (Kym Marsh) to stay for dinner but the pair are rudely interrupted when Blanche arrives and announces she is moving in.

Paula (Sharon Duce) finally calls round to see Julie (Katy Cavanagh) and the pair have a proper heart to heart. Paula apologises to Julie for not telling Julie who her real dad was for so many years. Overcome with the emotion of it all Paula asks Julie if she can ever forgive her but Julie is not sure.

Meanwhile Eileen (Sue Cleaver) has finally given in and gone to visit Colin (Edward De Souza) – she finds him in such a weak state that she is overwhelmed with emotion and starts to cry. As he apologises for what he did she tells him that because she feels sorry for him doesn’t mean she has forgiven him for what he did.

Tara (Ayesha Dharker) decides to give Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) one final chance to come clean about his fling with Lisa but Dev is oblivious to Tara’s fishing and swears he has always been faithful. Furious Tara resolves to get her revenge.

David’s (Jack P Shepherd) plotting against Gary (Mikey North) steps up a gear as he and Graeme (Craig Gazey) discuss a fictitious burglary within his earshot.

This episode is written by Julie Jones and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Terry Dyddgen Jones.

[flemin]

Hello fellow Corrie fans, haven't posted here in a while. Just been browsing the DS soaps section which is so biased in favour of Eastenders I've vowed never to post there again.
It's like whenever EE does bad in the ratings it's to do with football, nice weather, big competition, Emmerdale etc. but whenever Corrie does badly it's because it's crap apparently!
Anyway, had to get that off my chest...

Lovin Corrie atm :cheer2:

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Corrie always gets stick, tonights episode was great =D

[flemin]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye, Corrie always gets stick, tonights episode was great =D
It was indeed. I loved the part where Claire kicked the football through the Barlows' window. Felt so sorry for Tara though, that Dev's a knob.
And yes, Corrie does get stick on there, maybe it's because they expect more from it than the other soaps.

[Scarlett.]

haha I literally lol'd at that, especially with Blanche, Dev will get what he deserves soon enough :wink:

[andyman]

Yeah that window was poor, thin plain of glass?!?! In this day and age? Plus the kick was weak..

[flemin]

I'm sure he will, people who do wrong on Corrie normally get their come uppance.
BTW is it true Fix gets married to Stape from prison.

[andyman]

Bring back Lofty!

Bring back benny and his hat!!

[flemin]

This made me lOl:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=catEhS8k_BU

[Scarlett.]

lol andyman

Dev's comeuppance will be lol worthy I think :P

im not sure about Fizbomb and Teh Stape

[flemin]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol andyman

Dev's comeuppance will be lol worthy I think :P

im not sure about Fizbomb and Teh Stape
Will look forward to that then :spin2:

[BigSister]

That postman pat thing was so funny i wasnt expecting it at all. I love Blanche ^_^

[Scarlett.]

There's a nice interview with my new favourite, Craig Kelly, who plays lovely Luke Strong, in the Mirror today. He was pretty excited to be walking the cobbles of the venerated Coronation Street and admits it's really got a kind of magic. Now that he's settled in, he's got over being nervous and is stuck in to the work which he's enjoying as it's a different part from those he's played in the past. He says "It's great fun to come in and play an attractive, confident, cheeky charmer." (And that he is!) He's getting recognized more but it doesn't seem to be too much of a problem for either him or his fiancee (the wedding is this summer!) who's used to being with an actor now.

dean-lennox-kelly-prof1b.jpgCraig has been in the business for 17 years and his brother is an actor as well. You may recognize him, Dean Lennox Kelly from the recent series Being Human and, before that, as Kev on Shameless! (Wow! Now that I know that, I can see the resemblence, too! This photo is Dean.) His brother was the one that really had the acting bug, Craig's dream was to play football! However, Craig did well in drama school and has never really struggled like some actors.

Craig talks about behing a cheeky schoolboy (I'm not surprised!) and having dull after school jobs but one of his earlier small acting parts was in the blockbuster movie Titanic where he fleeced costar Leonardo DiCaprio for $30 in a poker game...which was never paid! He figures the interest has hiked that amount considerably since then!

Joking aside, another thing you may be surprised to know about Craig is that he's been into kickboxing for some time now and is quite good at it. Sounds like he is a nice fella, not that far from Luke Strong in personality. Let's hope he sticks around to rattle Tony's nerves for a long time to come!

Corrieblog

[Princess]

Questionn who is Teh Stape? And why it is Teh?

[Scarlett.]

lol Teh Stape is the teacher John Stape, I called him Teh stape while drunk and it stuck xD

[BigSister]

Yeah its Chewys nickname for him ^_^

[Scarlett.]

:dazzler:

[Princess]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol Teh Stape is the teacher John Stape, I called him Teh stape while drunk and it stuck xD

Oooooh right! That makes much more sense,cos I was like how can no one spell The!!lol

[Scarlett.]

hehehe :P

[flemin]

Originally posted by BigSister
That postman pat thing was so funny i wasnt expecting it at all. I love Blanche ^_^
Blanche gets all of the funniest one liners on the show. :joker:

[Scarlett.]

I enjoyed tonights episode, I like it when they go on-location

[BigSister]

lol i like your sig chewy

[02ablake]

Tues 21 Apr
Actress Samia Smith and her husband Matt have announced they are expecting a baby.

Samia, who plays Maria Connor, is 13 weeks pregnant. Her baby is due in October.

Samia is also pregnant on screen and Maria, who lost a baby last year when she was eight months pregnant, is due to give birth in July.

Samia said: “I have been pregnant on screen for the best part of the past two years and as soon as I get rid of the fake baby bump I will have a real one!”

The news of the pregnancy comes after a difficult few months for Samia. Her father Joseph passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.
Samia said: “I am so pleased that we were able to tell my dad about the baby before he died.”

Samia’s baby will be the 10th to be born in the past 18 months to Corrie cast.

Julia Haworth, Andy Whyment, Ryan Thomas, Jack P Shepherd, Wanda Oaplinska, Alison King and Jane Danson have all become parents. Simon Gregson and Graeme Hawley are looking forward to the birth of their babies later this year.


http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/newsandgossip/Samiaspregnant876/default.html

[Scarlett.]

Thanks big sis!

and thats awesome news 02ablake (are you the same one from Weatherfield Web? I'm Chewy there too)

[BigSister]

rofl thats kinda spooky as in inside soap they asked if she was pregnant and she said no. But thats great news ^_^
And thats ok chewy

[Scarlett.]

TEENAGE temptress Rosie Webster will add another notch to her bedpost when she romps with factory boss Luke Strong.

But while Rosie (Helen Flanagan, 19) starts dreaming of a new relationship,

Luke (Craig Kelly, 38) only has one thing on his mind – money.

He finds out Rosie is considering investing in his business and makes sure he seals the deal.

But a Corrie insider said: “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

“Rosie will be out for blood when she finds out she’s being used by Luke.”

Daily Star

[BigSister]

HasRosie got her money from Stape yet or have i missed that?

[Scarlett.]

Nah she hasnt yet :P





SPOILAAAAAAAAAZ!

As Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) plans his proposal to Tara (Ayesha Dharker) she’s putting the finishing touches to her own plan. Both agree that tonight will be an important night for them but their agendas couldn’t be further apart. As Dev goes ring shopping Tara makes sure her art installation is ready to be revealed. When Dev returns and the crowds gather his excitement over the big occasion suddenly makes her realise the enormity of what she’s about to do. Steeling herself for the unveiling Tara begins her speech but when Dev suddenly falls to one knee will Tara have a change of heart?

Jason (Ryan Thomas) plays peacemaker as he tries to get Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh) talking by arranging drinks in the Rovers. He also claims he’ll put things right between Eileen and Colin. But with Eileen’s anger showing no signs of letting up and Julie feeling the heat it doesn’t look like he’s got an easy task ahead.

Blanche (Maggie Jones) and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) are struggling to find their feet living together. Sick of her constant interfering and worrying about the affect it’s having on Simon (Alex Bain) Peter tells Ken (William Roache) she’s driving him mad. Ken promises to try and sort things out with Deirdre but it‘s clear he‘s dreading the prospect.

Mary (Patti Clare) tells Norris (Malcolm Hebden) she’s prepared to wait for him until he’s ready to leave and go travelling with her. But Norris is horrified to discover she’s waiting in the motor home which she’s now parked on the street. Panic stricken Norris argues that Rita (Barbara Knox) still needs his support.

And Luke (Craig Kelly) asks Michelle (Kym Marsh) out on a date, will she say yes?

This episode is written by Mark Burt and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


***PI for the rest of the week follows***

Monday 11 May 8.30pm

As Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) waits for Tara’s (Ayesha Dharker) answer to his proposal he’s horrified to see the contents of the huge poster that’s unfurling down the side of the Victoria Court flats. As the crowd looks on stunned Dev is thoroughly humiliated and realises Tara isn’t going to give him the answer he wanted. As she stands defiant filling everyone in on Lisa people start to laugh. Getting up from the floor Dev grabs Tara and drags her back to the flat to explain herself. Meanwhile mortified by her dad’s behaviour Amber (Nikki Patel) moves out of the flat and in with Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) and Teresa (Karen Henthorn).

Jason (Ryan Thomas) tries to talk the ladies round but they’re having none of it and Eileen (Sue Cleaver) soon heads home where she’s met by a drunken Paula (Sharon Duce). Not wanting anymore dirty linen washed in public Eileen pulls her inside. Suddenly feeling sorry for Julie (Katy Cavanagh) she offers to help the pair reconcile. Is Eileen softening to the idea of having a ’sister’?

As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Luke (Craig Kelly) vie for Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) affection Ryan (Ben Thompson) becomes a pawn in the game. Realising Ryan’s band are struggling for transport Luke offers to loan them a van. Michelle’s clearly touched but determined not to be upstaged Peter goes all out to get Ryan tickets for a sought after gig. Will it have the desired effect on Michelle?

The parked motor home is a distressing sight for Norris (Malcolm Hebden). Mary (Patti Clare) insists it won’t be there for long but looking at Norris Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) isn’t so sure.

And a plan is forming in David’s (Jack P Shepherd) head as he reels Gary (Mikey North) in with talk of his involvement in stealing to order.

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Wednesday 13 May 7.30pm

When Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Julie (Katy Cavangh) hear Colin (Edward De Souza) is trying to discharge himself from hospital they decide they’ve got to do something to help him. It’s clear he won’t cope alone but Colin’s adamant he’s leaving. Julie’s at a loss as to what to do but as he falls over simply trying to dress himself Jason makes a decision and says they’re taking him home with them. Meanwhile Paula’s (Sharon Duce) been to visit Eileen (Sue Cleaver) to thank her for helping her patch things up with Julie. The pair agree to rekindle their friendship but this is soon thrown into chaos when Colin arrives back on the street. How will Eileen react to find her disgraced dad back in her home?

With Tara’s art installation now featuring in the Gazette her revenge plan is complete and Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is thoroughly humiliated. He’s also desperate to make up with Amber (Nikki Patel), who isn’t returning his calls and is too embarrassed to go into college. Umed (Harish Patel) tries to talk her round claiming the gossip will soon die down. But Amber reveals Dev’s antics are now all over the internet and she will never speak to him again.

Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) relieved to receive a payment and makes a hasty call to the loan shark. David (Jack P Shepherd) then offers to bank the cash but with his own agenda he makes a show of the money in front of Gary (Mikey North), who wants to know how he’s making such a killing.

And Mary (Patti Clare) invites Norris (Malcolm Hebden) for dinner in the motor home but he gets more than he expected when he arrives to find her dressed in a negligee. Norris is alarmed by her suggestive ways but will he fall prey to her charms?

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Friday 15 May 7.30pm

Following Mary’s (Patti Clare) amorous advances Norris (Malcolm Hebden) tells his friends he’s made a decision about their future and after a big heart to heart Mary prepares the motor home. But when a mysterious visitor, Ramsay (Andrew Sachs), arrives looking for Norris his life is thrown into chaos. Will Norris be leaving the street with Mary?

Eileen (Sue Cleaver) isn’t happy that she was forced into letting Colin (Edward De Souza) stay the night and says she wants him out today. Jason (Ryan Thomas) sets about ringing round care homes, while Eileen confides in Rita. Colin’s surprised to receive a visit from Rita (Barbara Knox) and as he pleads his case Rita’s shocked to find herself feeling sorry for him. She urges him to think about his relationship with Eileen but when he asks Eileen if he can stay she tells him she can’t for give him.

As Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) gets ready to visit John in prison Maria (Samia Smith) laughs at how much effort she’s going to for Chesney’s (Sam Aston) ‘teacher’. Will a guilty Fiz admit who’s really helping her?

Umed (Harish Patel) tells Amber (Nikki Patel) he knows how much she’s humiliated and hurting but asks her to consider how Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) must feel too. It gets Amber thinking. Will she make up with her dad?

And Jack (William Tarmey) is surprised when Connie (Rita May) offers him a holiday in Spain. But worried about what people will think, will he accept?

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Friday 15 May 8.30pm

Having made his plans Norris (Malcolm Hebden) wants nothing to do with his brother Ramsay (Andrew Sachs). Knowing nothing of his existence both Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) are shocked by Norris’ animosity, as he refuses to even talk to Ramsay or explain his reasons. Emily tries to force a meeting between the two but when they eventually come face to face she’s stunned by Norris’ accusations.

When Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) gets a phone call saying John has been attacked by an inmate and taken to hospital she struggles to hide her shock from Maria (Samia Smith). Knowing she was due to be visiting Chesney’s ‘teacher’ Maria puts the pieces together and susses she’s been seeing John. She demands to know whether Fiz plans to wait for him but Fiz is more concerned with the wellbeing of her man.

Colin (Edward De Souza) pleads with Eileen (Sue Cleaver) to let him stay but she refuses to back down. However as she forces an argument to find out what his true feelings are he reveals he regrets the incident deeply as he lost his whole family. Will Eileen soften towards her sick father?

Eddie’s (Steve Huison) stolen the wholesalers account details from the café and is loading his trolley but there’s a shock in store for him when he goes to the checkout. An alarm goes off and as the manger heads towards him it looks like Eddie’s in trouble.

Jack (William Tarmey) lies to Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) about his holiday, claiming he’s going to Blackpool for 2 weeks.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.

[BigSister]

Ta chewy and thanks for the spoilers

[Scarlett.]

I cant wait for this art reveal :laugh3:

[Scarlett.]

hahaha! Steve and Becky are hilarious!

[BigSister]

Yeah shes really in a special hotel

[JOSHUAH!]

Amy was thrilling tonight.
"Shes inconsoulable" said Steve.. :tongue:

[Scarlett.]

Ashes to Ashes actor Marshall Lancaster will make a comeback to Coronation Street at the end of June.

The 34-year-old, who plays DC Chris Skelton in the BBC police drama, returns to filming with the Weatherfield soap in a few weeks' time as Becky Granger's (Katherine Kelly) wayward ex-boyfriend Slug.

Talking of his return, he told DS: "I'm going back for a bit longer this time. The opportunity for him to come back was always there.

"There were a couple of times they asked me back and I was filming Ashes at the time so I was disappointed that I couldn't do it and I didn't think they would hang on. But luckily it's worked out this time and they've written him back in so I'm really chuffed with that."

Slug was last seen leaving Becky stranded on the Moors after stealing Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley's (Julie Hesmondhalgh) Morris Minor Traveller.

Joking about the length of his latest stint, he continued: "There will be a good few episodes with Slug in this time I should imagine. I suppose it depends what he gets up to and how long it takes before he gets sent down!"

He is due to reappear on screen at the end of June and is rumoured to cause havoc for Becky and Steve (Simon Gregson) as they prepare for their second wedding.

Speaking about working with Katherine Kelly, he beamed: "She's brilliant. She makes life so easy for you - the first day I was on set she helps you to settle in. My first scene was walking down the street with this dog that was uncontrollable and trying to find its owner and it said [in the script] 'Slug gives Becky a dirty snog'.

"That was my first scene and I was thinking 'Oh God!' My mouth was dry, but she said 'Don't worry, love!' She really put me at ease and was very talkative and lovely."

Ashes to Ashes continues on Monday at 9pm on BBC One.

Digi Spy

[BigSister]

I thought he was slug ^_^
Ta chewy

[Scarlett.]

Jesse Metcalfe played Gaby's gardener in Desperate Housewives. Anyway, he's in the UK at the minute and he's quoted in The Sunday People saying that he loves Coronation Street and wouldn't mind appearing behind the Rovers bar.

Jesse said: "I love Coronation Street. I am in London at the moment talking to producers so who knows."

However, it's rumoured that the actor could be returning to Wisteria Lane, not Weatherfield.

Coronation Street blog

[BigSister]

oooh that could be good but they said he was going to be in help im a celeb and he wasnt

[BigSister]

oooh that could be good but they said he was going to be in help im a celeb and he wasnt

[Scarlett.]

True, but ya never know


______________________________

Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth is to have hearing aids fitted after actor Bill Tarmey suffered ear problems in real life.

The 68-year-old star has struggled to hear his colleagues when filming scenes for the ITV1 soap in recent years.

Tarmey has now started to rely on hearing aids of his own and is keen for his alter-ego Jack to follow suit in future episodes.

"Deafness sort of creeps up on you. It was starting to get a bit embarrassing," Tarmey told Glasgow's Sunday Mail newspaper. "On the set, people would have to prompt me to start speaking if the prompt came from the right-hand side.

"Jack is five years older than me and there will be nothing at all unusual about a character of 73 having hearing aids. That's why I have asked the scriptwriters to get a storyline included."

Tarmey confirmed that his hearing problems stem back to his time working as a cabaret singer in noisy clubs before he joined Weatherfield in 1979.

The actor recently admitted that he is unsure over his long-term future with the soap and may soon quit his role for good.

Digital Spy

[flemin]

Can't wait for Corrie this coming week, from the spoilers I've read the whole Julie/Eileen/Paula/Colin reveal is gonna be great!! :hello:

[Scarlett.]

It looks like we'll be seeing a lot more from Graeme (Craig Gazey) and David (Jack P. Shepherd) over the coming weeks through to June as they continue with the young Platt's revenge plot on Gary Windass (Mikey North).

Apparently, Graeme and David plan to burgle Audrey's (Sue Nicholls) house with Gary's help, but I hear that not all goes quite to plan.

I think the plan was flawed, though, when they agreed that Graeme - complete with camouflage - would be their lookout...

David's looking quite inconspicuous, too...

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/18/550w_corrie_pap_shots_3.jpg
http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/18/550w_corrie_pap_shots_1.jpg

[BigSister]

haha Grahames great

[Scarlett.]

lol he is my fave character :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

The poopie shall hit the fan very soon :flower:

[BigSister]

ooops.....

[Scarlett.]

The new bookies looks nice :colour:

[Scarlett.]

HAHAHAHAhAHAHA

Best scene in Corrie since Liam popped his clogs!

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com//img/original/0427013-9b221bc6-df2f-4048-8865-1100fd069fe9.jpg

and image of the new Bookies from ITV.com :P

[BigSister]

lol i sawa book called its a family affair

[Scarlett.]

lol its also a song :colour:

[Scarlett.]

BARBARA Windsor has revealed she’s like to jump ship to join the Corrie cobbles.

The EastEnders actress said she’d like a stint on the rival soap because it would add to her list of achievements.

The 71-year-old said: "I kind of have worked with most people I'd want to.

"I suppose I wouldn't mind having a go in Coronation Street for a bit, you know, see how they do it."

The Carry On star arrived in Albert Square as tough Peggy Mitchell in 1994.

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

News just in from the cobbles to the blog is that Alison King, who plays Carla Connor, is going to return from maternity leave earlier than expected. She'll start filming in July and we'll see her on screen in the autumn. But will Carla's return be enough to save Maria from Tony's evil clutches? We'll have to wait and see.

Flaming Nora's blog

[BigSister]

woop yay Carlas gonna be back

[Scarlett.]

Did you see the on-location shots I posted on Monday?

Well, it appears that David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) plan to frame Gary Windass (Mikey North) for burgling Audrey's (Sue Nicholls) house is all systems go - until Ted (Michael Byrne) arrives, that is.

After the scare, Ted doesn't look too well, especially with the arrival of paramedics on the scene...

It's great to see Mikey North is back to full strength again so quickly following his savage beating earlier this month, in which he suffered a broken jaw.

A spokesperson this morning told me: "We're glad that he's back with us and thankful of his speedy recovery."

Digi Spy

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/18/550w_corrie_pap_6.jpg

[Scarlett.]

What a ****ing prick Colin is :shocked:

[BigSister]

I agree
Good episode though

[Scarlett.]

Aye, one of the best in a long time

[Scarlett.]

A female Coronation Street director was injured on set earlier today when a car collided with her.

At around 12.30pm, preparations were underway for filming a scene, which involved a small amount of non-essential background car movement.

However, filming was halted when an action car collided with the unnamed female member of the production team. No cast or other crew members were involved.

She was subsequently taken to Manchester Royal Hospital to be checked by doctors.

A Weatherfield spokeswoman this afternoon said: "We can confirm an accident occurred on the set of Coronation Street today during filming. The accident occurred as the crew were setting up for a scene which involved a small amount of vehicle movement.

"Contrary to press speculation, this accident did not occur during the filming of a stunt. The female director has been injured as a consequence and been taken to hospital. No other member of the crew or cast has been injured."

Producers have since called in ITV's health and safety advisors to investigate the incident.

The spokeswoman added: "ITV's health and safety team on-site in Manchester are currently conducting an investigation into how this accident occurred and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive."

Digital Spy

[Scarlett.]

More info:

CORONATION Street was plunged into chaos this morning after a female director was STRUCK by a car during filming.

The production member was mowed down as cast and crew filmed scenes for the Manchester-based soap at Granada’s famous Quay Street studios.

Worried bosses and stars immediately halted filming and ambulances arrived to treat everyone caught up in the smash.

The female director involved was later taken to hospital.

A source told The Sun: “One minute they were filming and the next minute ambulances were screeching along the cobbles.

“Everyone was very worried for a while though it soon emerged there was no life-threatening injuries.

“However, filming has been cancelled and there has been some damage to the set.

“It’s definitely going to play havoc with the tight filming schedules.”

An ITV spokeswoman said: "We can confirm an accident occurred on the set of Coronation Street this morning during filming.

"The accident occurred as the crew were setting up for a scene which involved a small amount of vehicle movement.

"The female director has been injured as a consequence and been taken to hospital. No other member of the crew or cast has been injured."

Bosses are now conducting an investigation into how the accident occurred.

The spokeswoman added: "ITV’s Health and Safety team on site in Manchester are currently conducting an investigation into how this accident has occurred and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive.”

The Sun

[BigSister]

I read that on sky news i was like what the. Hope the director is ok though

[HeatherTWx]

i read about that on aol.

[BigSister]

tut bad Ken

[Scarlett.]

Silly Horny Ken! :nono:

[Scarlett.]

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CORONATION Street stars watched in horror as a runaway car mowed down the director on set yesterday.

Kay Patrick was hit as she set up a scene on the cobbles near the Rovers Return when the car’s accelerator jammed.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00794/SNN0225A2G_180_794684a.jpg

Hit ... Kay Patrick

Vicky Binns, 26, who plays Molly Compton, fled in tears while Michael Le Vell, 44 — mechanic Kevin Webster — was shaken.

Kay, 68, was last night being treated at Manchester Royal Infirmary for a suspected fractured hip.

Another production staff member was hit and slightly hurt.

The driver was treated at the scene for shock.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00794/SNN0225D_180_794488a.jpg

Help ... ambulance at scene


Filming on the ITV1 soap was halted for the day at Granada Studios, Manchester.

One fan waiting for autographs outside said: “I heard a really loud bang then screaming.

"Then I saw crew and cast members running across the set. Some were crying. They all looked pretty shocked.”

A Corrie insider said: “The cast and crew are absolutely horrified.

“The car was being driven around when the accelerator pedal jammed. It lurched forward, knocking down Kay. She was in agony and everyone feared the worst. Thankfully she just injured her hip.”

Veteran soap director Kay’s credits include EastEnders, Holby City, Emmerdale, Brookside and Crossroads.

She started out as an actress on classics like Dr Who and Z Cars in the 60s.

The Sun


Glad to hear Kay will be alright :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

The amount of bad things that have happened to the cast this year is getting worse...so is Coronation Street actually cursed?

[Magic]

I think Corrie need to cut down their hours, at the moment its two episodes on monday AND friday, and a hour shared between the other days. Which is THREE hours which is wayy to much IMO, and its making the quality in general go down. They should have it like they used to a few years back.

[Scarlett.]

It actually has pretty much the same as the others

Emmerdale = equivalent of 6 episodes a week
Eastenders = Around the same as Corrie (Doesnt have commercial breaks)
Hollyoaks = Same as Corrie

Although I agree, it would benefit from dropping an episode, or moving one back to Sunday

[Nicky.]

Originally posted by Magic
I think Corrie need to cut down their hours, at the moment its two episodes on monday AND friday, and a hour shared between the other days. Which is THREE hours which is wayy to much IMO, and its making the quality in general go down. They should have it like they used to a few years back.

How d'ya work that out?

5 half an hour eps = 2 and a half hours :\

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Nicky.
Originally posted by Magic
I think Corrie need to cut down their hours, at the moment its two episodes on monday AND friday, and a hour shared between the other days. Which is THREE hours which is wayy to much IMO, and its making the quality in general go down. They should have it like they used to a few years back.

How d'ya work that out?

5 half an hour eps = 2 and a half hours :\ :thumbs::xyxwave:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Nicky.
Originally posted by Magic
I think Corrie need to cut down their hours, at the moment its two episodes on monday AND friday, and a hour shared between the other days. Which is THREE hours which is wayy to much IMO, and its making the quality in general go down. They should have it like they used to a few years back.

How d'ya work that out?

5 half an hour eps = 2 and a half hours :\ :thumbs::xyxwave:

Its 6. (3 hours minus - 30 mins commercials)
Eastenders is 2 hours only, and Hollyoaks is 2 hours without commercials.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Nicky.
Originally posted by Magic
I think Corrie need to cut down their hours, at the moment its two episodes on monday AND friday, and a hour shared between the other days. Which is THREE hours which is wayy to much IMO, and its making the quality in general go down. They should have it like they used to a few years back.

How d'ya work that out?

5 half an hour eps = 2 and a half hours :\ :thumbs::xyxwave:

Its 6.

Monday = 2
Wednesday = 1
Friday = 2

2 + 2 = 4 + 1 = 5 :laugh:

[arista]

Originally posted by Chewy
The amount of bad things that have happened to the cast this year is getting worse...so is Coronation Street actually cursed?


No


This is normal in many sections of Life.
time moves on - changes happen.


Bang On Normal.



No Curse.

[Nicky.]

Am I missing an episode a week? Lol xD

2 on a Monday
1 on a Wednesday
2 on a Friday

2 + 1 + 2 = 5?

[Magic]

Oh haha, I thought there was one on thursday lool.
But I dont know, I just find it boring these days.
Ken gets bored of Deirdre, Steve gets a new woman, Fiz sees John Stape again... the only good thing is Blanche

[BigSister]

No your right Nicky
and Chewy im thinking that as well

[Scarlett.]

Aye, but the amount of rewrites that have had to have been done these past months cause of all these incidents will have something to do with it

[Magic]

I think they need to have more of a EE style these days if they want to keep the hours, just focus on a different set of characters each week, so we dont keep coming back to the same storylines again and again, yet they can 'brew' if you get me???

And we need something new and interesting to happen.

[Scarlett.]

I like Corrie way of doing it, they rotate storylines, such as Tony for two weeks, then another storyline for two weeks

Although, we do need summat big to happen, the Rovers drugs raid should be a good watch though :hello:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy

Although, we do need summat big to happen, the Rovers drugs raid should be a good watch though :hello:

Oh whats this?

[Lewis.]

I agree, they need another big Storyline. A Graphic storyline if you know what i mean, something huge. My FAve corrie storyline ever has been the MAd Maya one, with Dev and Sunita. I also like The Richard Hillman one!

[Scarlett.]

Slug (Becky's ex, last seen in '07) and corrupt Copper Hooch set Becky up, and get the Rovers raided, and Becky arrested

[BigSister]

Im looking forward to Carla coming back as well

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by BigSister
Im looking forward to Carla coming back as well Aye, apparently when she does, it gonna be a massive climax to Tony's story arc

[BigSister]

I read it might be summer time to concide with Maria going on materny leave

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Carla will be back in August, so the **** will hit the fan then, should be awesome:dog:

[BigSister]

^_^
I dunno when the other pregnant ladies will be back though

[Scarlett.]

Should be around the same time :colour:

I wonder if Kym Marsh will be staying on now?

[BigSister]

Im not sure I heard she might be going to America with her fiancee

[Scarlett.]

Oh, so she might be leaving?

[BigSister]

that was a bit ago though so it might just be a rumour

[Scarlett.]

Aye, she might be staying, her character is alot better now without Steve

[Scarlett.]

Apparently Cousin Tom is now gone, his last scene was the one in the alleyway with Kelly :shrug:

[John.]

Does anyone else think that Maria knows exactly what she is doing? as in going to get shot of Tony?

She and Carla could be plotting together?

[Scarlett.]

I think she might be, it'd be good if she was, then when Carla returns Maria and Carla exact their revenge

[BigSister]

Yeah I knew he was leaving but i didnt know that was his last scene

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by BigSister
Im not sure I heard she might be going to America with her fiancee

ZOMGZ please god let this be true. The sooner she ****s off the better.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by BigSister
Yeah I knew he was leaving but i didnt know that was his last scene Lol its as bad as when Miles DeSouza left in Emmerdale, he just disappeared, at least we know Tom was angry at Tony and Maria and probably went to live with friends

[BigSister]

Yeah my gran told me but she always gets things mixed up lol bless her. Ill double check with her this week

[Scarlett.]

by the way, my sig pic is of an event next week in Corrie >;D

[Nicky.]

William Roach isn't leaving Corrie is he?

Dad's convinced he is...

[Scarlett.]

Nah, Ken is staying on xD

[HeatherTWx]

i think he is. He just kinda looks like he's leavin.

[30stone]

Is Ken Leaving

And Is Maria to?


as i hope neither leave.

[Scarlett.]

I think they just want to give him an 'exit' as he might never get one himself (he plans to stay on as long as he lives)

[Scarlett.]

Maria will be leaving later this year on maternity leave, but she will be back

[BigSister]

I thought Ben meant Martha then

[Scarlett.]

lol Martha is deffo leaving :thumbs:

[BigSister]

Yeah i thought she was

[Scarlett.]

Ken the cheating sod :shocked:

[BigSister]

I know
Did they say a snake in Blackburn:laugh3:

[Scarlett.]

I knew Ken would abandon ship :joker:

[BigSister]

lol yeah that made me laugh as well. Blanche gets all the best lines

[Scarlett.]

It's been a relatively quiet few months in Coronation Street and as Ken's affair with Martha comes to an end and Eileen begins to come to terms with the fact that Julie's her sister, Tara continues to plot her revenge on Dev, while David continues to plot his revenge on Gary. As part of DS's Producer Season 2009, we recently chatted to Coronation Street's leading lady Kim Crowther about the show's recent spate of storyline leaks, Tony's downfall, Carla's return and the ITV soap's 50th anniversary.

You've had a few storyline leaks of late - it must be quite frustrating for you?
"It's very frustrating when you're working so hard on a storyline that you think will have a great impact, but could potentially be a damp squib if everyone knows about it. I hope that we play stories in such a way that they'll have a great impact even if you know what the outcome might be. Lucky, though, we've just come away from story conference and some of those stories have changed. It's always the way, though. We'll have an idea and when writers go away and work on it, they come back to the table and they go in a slightly different direction. It's very frustrating nevertheless.

"I've been speaking to the conference table about things that have been leaked and how we can prevent that in the future. It's just fruitless and frustrating for the viewers. We have been taking measures and we take [these leaks] very seriously. We just won't stand for it."

Maria and Tony's relationship... What went through your mind when you decided to throw them together?!
"A couple of the writers actually came up with this one and I thought it was genius - it's Richard III. I think I hinted at it last time we spoke that there would be a surprising new direction for Tony and I definitely think it is. The last 12 months will make sense when you see where we take the story. It'll be very exciting and interesting to watch this relationship develop knowing what we know."

Will Tony definitely be involved in Maria's birth?
"Well, it'd be a shame if he wasn't, wouldn't it? He'll be pretty involved in that, yeah..."

Tony can do no wrong in the eyes of the Street's residents! Surely he has to get his comeuppance?
"He will. Tony's done a great job on a charm offensive on the Street, covering his tracks well in the process. But, of course, he's not superhuman - he's not a machine. He's not someone who's just gone on a rampage as a serial killer. He killed someone in a crime of passion. But when faced with having to kill someone with his bare hands like with Jed at Christmas, he couldn't actually do it. Those failings, which make him different as a villain, will come back and haunt him. They'll be his undoing."

Are you excited for Alison King's return as Carla? What can we expect from Carla when she's back?
"I can't tell you that! Obviously she's very important on the Street and is connection to so many people. All I'll say is that she will have a big impact when she returns and she'll answer some questions that couldn't be answered in the way she left. She's back in early autumn. Her return's been pushed back a bit, so the exact plans for that haven't been mapped out in full detail yet."

Are we really going to see Molly and Kevin embroiled in an affair?
"I've really loved the Websters in the last year - they're a fantastic family and we wanted to give them a big story. Tyrone and Molly are newlyweds and Tyrone works with Kevin, so what could be more awful? Some viewers who have been watching for years will probably remember that ever since Kevin and Sally got married again, it's been a bit of a one-sided love. Even though he went off and had that affair all those years ago, Kevin's been devoted to Sally and he was delighted when she agreed to remarry him. We've seen Sally go through numerous affairs with Ian Davenport, for example, and more recently her flirting and developing a crush on John Stape.

"I think Sally's probably settled for Kevin. They do have a strong family and expect to grow old together, but what happens when Kevin finds out that someone's more interested in him? And what could be worse than the woman being his best mate and business partner's wife? It takes us into some interesting territory. It's a biggie, which has some other surprising twists and turns. It just gets bigger and bigger."

Joe's on a slippery slope, too, isn't he?
"Yeah, he's going to have a bit of a problem. Gail never finds a man with no problems, does she? In true Gail Platt fashion, we soon start to see through all the layers of Joe and discover that he's flawed with all sorts of problems. Him starting to take pills for his bad back becomes an issue for him and has quite disastrous consequences. The big questions further down the line are whether Gail stand by her man and whether there's enough love between them to get them through the problems that he brings to the relationship. And what will David think?"

Luke seems to have usurped the alpha male position on the Street and I hear there's a lot more to come from him...
"Definitely. He has a bit of a holiday romance with Michelle before she goes off on tour, but that doesn't quite go to plan. It shows us another side to him. He's not a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy and he quite likes Michelle, so it's quite surprising for an alpha male. They get under each other's skin a little. Further down the line, Rosie bats her eyelashes at him and we take that in a different direction - that employee/employer relationship that she's always wanted and tried to have with Liam and then Tony. It might just bear fruit this time…

Does Luke have a secret?
"Well, he did arrive in quite a mysterious way, with Carla placing him in the factory, didn't he? Like I say, the questions that were set up when Carla left will most definitely be answered when she returns."

Becky and Steve are heading for wedding number two - the real one. Will it all go to plan?
"All I can tell you is that it's going to be bigger than the first one! We see some problems heading to wedding number two because Becky's ex Slug turns up. He surprises us when he returns because he doesn't come back quite the way we remember him. That'll complicate Becky and Steve's relationship."

Were you happy with wedding number one?
"It's been interesting hearing people's thoughts on the first wedding. What I thought was brilliant about it was that Becky herself messed up the first wedding. Only a well-drawn character and a brave show could do that. Every other show - and on this show in the past and, I'm sure, in the future - sees a bombshell dropped to scupper a wedding. Someone dies, someone arrives with a baby, someone arrives with a secret… What I thought was brave and original about this wedding was that everything was fine. Everything was going to plan. But Becky herself was such a flawed character that she couldn't allow herself to have the happiest day of her life. Keep watching, though, there's another wedding on the way!"

Eileen was criminally underused for months, but she's not starting to come to the fore... Does she have some more interesting material lined up?
"Eileen will be happy for a while – never forever, though! Jesse comes back into her life and we're hopeful that this will be a decent guy for her. He has his own baggage, though. He'll certainly be adding some colour to the already-colourful Grimshaws'. There will be some complications along the way, though, for Jesse and Eileen."

Last time we spoke, you were hoping to bring back some of the Mortons. How's that going?
"Well, Teresa's back. At the moment, that's all we have plans for. As much as I liked other cast members, we couldn't resist bringing Teresa back. That's the only character we have plans for at the moment."

Corrie's 50th anniversary is on the horizon - have you already started thinking about what you'll be doing?
"Our anniversary isn't until next December, so we haven't got the exact mechanics of it mapped out, but we've been having lots and lots of meetings about what ways we'll be celebrating the 50th and what storylines should be at the foreground."

Do you envisage going back to the show's roots and delving into the history book?
"I think there should be a sense of that, but at the same time, I'm not really interested in gimmicks. I'm interested in good storytelling with characters we love at the centre of them."

Maybe a few returns in the pipeline?
"Maybe a couple. There are a couple who we're talking about, but it's too early to say at the moment."

We're into the second week of Producer Season 2009 and the second soap boss to take centre stage is Coronation Street's lovely leading lady Kim Crowther. Click your clicker this way to read the main part of the interview, or read on for a nice batch of cryptic teasers as to what we can expect from the residents of Weatherfield in the coming months.

§ The Platts will go through an explosive autumn when Tina decides that she's had enough of David.

§ We're looking forward to Jane Danson's return because we have a massive story for her comeback. We've just started storylining that. It's a really big, heartwarming and emotional story connecting her with the Barlows.

§ The Molly/Tyrone/Kevin/Sally storyline's going to be huge and ties in nicely with Sophie's story as well as Rosie's story with Luke.

§ What I'd say about the Tony story is that the way in which he's 'undone' isn't from any of the players you'd expect. It's a very surprising turn of events, which bring about Tony's downfall. I think everyone thinks it'll happen as soon as Carla returns, but it doesn't. I've just come out of long-term and there's a really exciting new direction for Tony's story over the autumn going into the winter.

§ Claire and Ashley take us in new directions, too. We'll start to see them back on screen more. Something happens to them which make them question how they go forward in their marriage. It puts a big question mark over their family and forces them to examine their lives.

§ We have a great new direction for Dev after Tara's exit. Further down the line, we build more family around Dev again and it might signal the return of some old faces…

§ Ken and Deirdre have been through so many affairs that they deal with Ken's recent extramarital activity with Martha in a mature way. Instead of Deirdre causing a fuss, she just asks Ken whether he's staying or not. So there's an 'ickyness' about their relationship. They march on and we do revisit the awkwardness in their marriage, but they stick together. They become much more involved in Peter's story over the next 12 months with Leanne and Simon. It becomes a big family story. It also involves seeing some of Simon's mum Lucy's family.

§ We've got quite a big storyline that we're filming at the moment, which sees David trying to get revenge on Gary in an attempt to get him out of Tina's grasp. It all goes horribly wrong and so Gary has to pay the price for getting into bed with David and going along with one of his mad plans. There's quite a big fallout from that which makes the Windass clan regroup and appreciate what they actually have.

§ David finds out that he's had his eye off the ball and he's been worrying about the wrong admirer for Tina. It's actually Jason who'd had his eye on Tina and that rumbles on. We revisit the Platt/Grimshaw war again, too!

§ We'll keep Julie involved in Eileen's story. She's just found out that she's her half sister and she wants to be part of the family, so she's not going to let Eileen forget it!

§ In all, we'll be bringing Corrie down to great, domestic drama again.

[Billy]

Going by that Dev thing, I think we coudl be seeing Sunita again!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Billy
Going by that Dev thing, I think we coudl be seeing Sunita again! thats what I thought, hopefully we will :thumbs2:

[JOSHUAH!]

I liked Tara, and Poppy :(
Especailly Tara though, I like the actress who plays her.

[Scarlett.]

Tara is okay and is getting a big exit, I never really liked Poppy too much though

[BigSister]

Yeah I read about Taras excit today I like it hehe
oooooh I hope Sunita comes back and the twins
Im miffed about the kevin/Molly thing I just hope she doenst fall pregnant but i think that could happen...

[Scarlett.]

Kevin and Molly might not be too bad afterall though :D

[Scarlett.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4x8rbtTOzk

[BigSister]

haha thats quite good. Looking forward to seeing ramsey

[Scarlett.]

Aye =D apparently he reveals some things about Norris' past

[BigSister]

thats why im intrested to see him ^_^

[Scarlett.]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00800/SNN11TV3G_280_800455a.jpg

LOOOOOOL!

[BigSister]

Hahahahaha

[Scarlett.]

Chesney’s (Sam Aston) still missing and Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is worried sick. But he hasn’t gone far and when Eddie (Steve Huison) and Anna (Debbie Rush) find Chesney hiding in their garden shed he comes clean. Telling Sophie (Brooke Vincent) how Fiz has been visiting John in prison he refuses to go home. But when a relieved Fiz hears he’s safe and tells him Schemichel has been pining for him he reluctantly agrees to go back. Fiz breathes a sigh of relief but the backlash hasn’t ended. Sophie’s passed on the news of her reunion with John to the Websters and when Sally (Sally Whittaker) comes banging on the door a vicious row soon escalates.

With the loan shark piling the pressure on, Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) desperate to get back to work despite still being in pain. As he loads up his van, Joe winces. Gail’s (Helen Worth) concerned for him but Joe takes some more painkillers insisting he’s fine.
Norris (Malcolm Hebden) is busy swotting up on his general knowledge for the pub quiz that evening. But when Rita (Barbara Knox) tells him Ramsay (Andrew Sachs) will be joining them Norris is furious and declares he won’t be taking part.

Eileen’s (Sue Cleaver) struggling with Julie’s (Katy Cavanagh) sister act and when she parks herself in the cab office wanting a cosy chat Eileen can’t wait to get rid of her, much to Lloyd’s (Craig Charles) amusement.

And Luke (Craig Kelly) pulls out all the stops to convince Michelle (Kym Marsh) they can have a holiday romance before she leaves.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

***

PI for the rest of the week follows:

Monday 25 May 8.30pm

As Sally (Sally Whittaker) flies at Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) Kevin (Michael LeVell) is forced to hold her back. Chesney (Sam Aston) defends his sister but with the Websters gone he tells her she has to choose between him and John (Graeme Hawley). In turmoil Fiz visits John in prison and as she breaks down revealing the details of her rows with Chesney and Sally John’s insistent they must end their relationship for her sake. Fiz is heartbroken but burying his pain John insists it’s for the best. Battling their emotions will Fiz and John be able to say goodbye?

As Luke (Craig Kelly) and Michelle (Kym Ryder) sip cocktails in the backyard with their feet in the paddling pool it‘s clear his efforts have had the desired effect. But as the couple move inside they’re interrupted by Ryan (Ben Thompson) and Sian (Sacha Parkinson), who were also looking for a bit of privacy. Ryan’s annoyed to find his mum’s romancing has put an end to his, although Sian’s secretly relieved. There’s no stopping Luke and Michelle though as they head back to his flat to finish what they started.

Rita (Barbara Knox) cunningly dupes Norris (Malcolm Hebden) into changing his mind about the quiz by pointing out that if he’s not there Ramsay (Andrew Sachs) might win. It’s a tight contest and Norris and Ramsay finish up head to head in a tie-break. Norris wins and instinctively he shakes Ramsay’s hand. Are relations between the two brothers thawing?

When Joe (Reece Dinsdale) refuses to pay Gary (Mikey North) double time for the Bank Holiday, Gary tells Joe he can stick his job.

And David (Jack P Shepherd) asks Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) to spy on Tina (Michelle Keegan) for him, sure she and Gary are getting closer.

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

***

Wednesday 27 May 7.30pm

Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) late for work after her night of passion with Luke (Craig Kelly). She lies to Peter (Chris Gascoyne) as to why she‘s late but he can see straight through it and it’s clear he’s jealous of her burgeoning relationship. So when Luke arrives asking Michelle to spend the day with him Peter refuses her the time off. He then decides it’s time to make his own move and presents her with a good luck card containing Eurostar vouchers for Ryan to visit while she‘s on tour. When Michelle then calls at Peter’s to thank him he admits how much he feels for her and begs her to stay in Weatherfield. Will Michelle be swayed?

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) feels destroyed by John’s rejection of her yesterday. But as the factory girls gossip about Fiz’s relationship with John she refuses to accept it’s over. Fiz is all too aware of the repercussions of what she’s doing but she can’t help herself as she sends a letter to John in prison.

As Sian (Sacha Parkinson) and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) discuss Ryan’s (Ben Thompson) gig, Sian reveals she’s worried that Ryan might go off with Tamsin Beasely as she‘s made it obvious she‘s interested. Sophie tries to reassure Sian but it’s still weighing on her mind as she and Ryan share a kiss in the ginnel she tells him tonight‘s the night. How far will she go to keep her man?

Blanche’s (Maggie Jones) hips are hurting because of Peter's stairs but seeing away to reclaim his flat he suggests Blanche uses the situation to her advantage to get some home improvements made at the Barlows. Blanche knows Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) want her to move back in so she tries her hand at bribery.

With Joe’s back (Reece Dinsdale) back still causing him trouble he starts to rely on his painkillers to get him through the day’s work.

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

***

Friday 29 May 7.30pm

Ryan’s (Ben Thompson) despondent feeling he’s messed things up with Sian. But his day goes from bad to worse when Sian’s dad Vinnie arrives on the street looking for Ryan. Lunging at him Vinnie claims Ryan raped Sian. Stunned Ryan denies it but when Vinnie continues to threaten him it looks likes things are about to turn very nasty.

Natasha’s (Rachel Leskovac) had enough of Tony (Gray O’Brien) hanging around Maria (Samia Smith) and bitchily tells Maria how Tony only gives her the time of day out of pity. Maria’s hurt and confronts Tony. He assures her it isn’t true but inwardly he’s fuming with Natasha.

Chesney (Sam Aston) tells a hurt Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) that he’s decided to go back to school then he won’t have to spend any time with her. Meanwhile (Graeme Hawley) John receives Fiz’s letter in prison. He knows losing contact with Fiz is for the best but as his heart breaks will John stay strong?

Michelle (Kym Marsh) admits to Maria (Samia Smith) that deep down she fancies Peter (Chris Gascoyne) not Luke (Craig Kelly). But will Peter’s plea be enough to keep her in Weatherfield?

Gary’s (Mikey North) unemployment status is playing into David’s (Jack P Shepherd) hands. Putting his plan into action David then talks up a burglary he’s planning with Graeme (Craig Gazey) in front of Gary. Gary’s intrigued but will he bite?

And Joe (Reece Dinsdale) goes to see the doctor about his back. But he’s anxious when he’s prescribed some lower dosage painkillers.

This episode is written by Martin Allen and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

***

Friday 29 May 8.30pm

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) rushes over and dragging Vinnie off Ryan (Ben Thompson) he makes him see that Ryan’s innocent. Back at home Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) furious to here about Vinnie’s accusations and threatens to go round there until Ryan assures her that Peter sorted everything out. With her head in a spin Michelle cancels her date with a put out Luke and goes round to thank Peter. Seizing his opportunity Peter pours out his heart to Michelle, thanking her for never judging him. As they fall into a passionate kiss are Michelle’s plans about to change?

Meanwhile Sian (Sacha Parkinson) explains to Ryan the reason her dad thought they’d had sex is because he found condoms in Sian’s bag. Ryan assures her they don’t have to have sex until she‘s ready.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) agrees to a date with Gary (Mikey North) but only as a mate. Gary’s chuffed and feeling life is on the up he tells David (Jack P Shepherd) he wants in on the burglary. David’s secretly delighted his plan is coming together but when he sees Tina and Gary getting on the bus together he resolves to get his revenge.

Tony’s (Gray O’Brien) at his malicious best as he dumps an unsuspecting Natasha (Rachel Leskovac). Stunned by the viciousness of his attack, Natasha’s scared by his threatening manner and warns Maria (Samia Smith). Apologising to her rival Natasha tells Maria that Tony’s a headcase and she should stay well clear. But will it be enough to put Maria off?

And Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is gutted when Chesney (Sam Aston) makes it clear he wants nothing more to do with her.

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

[Scarlett.]

HHAHAHHAhHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH

[JOSHUAH!]

NOOOOO.
THIS IS TERRIBLE.
I LOVE TARA

UGH. Corrie is so sh*te! They get BOLLYWOOD actress and then axe her!! FFS. :rolleyes:

[Scarlett.]

*Hollywood (She was in Star Wars ;D)

They never axed her, she was brought in for a limited amount of time to start with, in fact they extended her contract as she was supposed to go after Dev's affair with her mum

[Scarlett.]

SHOBNA Gulati will make a dramatic return to Corrie after three years away from Weatherfield.

The actress, who played Dev’s wife Sunita Alahan, is thought to be returning to the Street later this year.

She's expected to make trouble for her cheating ex-husband, played by Jimmi Harkishin.

Fans saw Shobna's character flee in 2006 after finding out that Dev had had several children with different women.

A source from the soap said: "Talks have been going on for some time to finalise a deal acceptable to all those who are involved.

"Sunita was a great character, so to have her back is exciting."

The Sun

[John.]

all they need is sheally and bev and its the old gang back again!!!

[Scarlett.]

and Shelley! :bigsmile:

EDIT: D'oh! You alreay said that *palmface*

[officialleafan]

Forget Sunita, get Mad Maya back! :bigsmile:

[Scarlett.]

lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

[BigSister]

lol she got sent away didnt she to a psych hospital
But yay for Sunita ^_^. I liked her and Dev together

[Scarlett.]

I guess this means Asha and Adi (spelling? xD) will be coming back to

[BigSister]

oooh yeah thetwins might be retuning too.

[Scarlett.]

It will be intresting to see whats in store for Dev and Sunita :dazzler:

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

Me too, the whole thing was amazing! When she realised that Dev and Sunita got out of the shop, she drove that red car at them and crashed into the wall. When she lifted her head up...it was full of blood :shocked: Then that truck rammed her car and she got crushed lol. How the hell did she survive that?

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

Me too, the whole thing was amazing! When she realised that Dev and Sunita got out of the shop, she drove that red car at them and crashed into the wall. When she lifted her head up...it was full of blood :shocked: Then that truck rammed her car and she got crushed lol. How the hell did she survive that? lol god knows...and another question, who the hell was driving the truck? I kinda think it was Kevin :joker:

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

Me too, the whole thing was amazing! When she realised that Dev and Sunita got out of the shop, she drove that red car at them and crashed into the wall. When she lifted her head up...it was full of blood :shocked: Then that truck rammed her car and she got crushed lol. How the hell did she survive that? lol god knows...and another question, who the hell was driving the truck? I kinda think it was Kevin :joker:

I don't think it was, Kevin came back with Sophie i think lol. Sally was going nuts because she thought Sophie was in the fire, then Sophie and Kevin turned up and they fell over when Sunita dived out of the way from Maya.

It's scary i know all this when it happened in 2004 :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

Me too, the whole thing was amazing! When she realised that Dev and Sunita got out of the shop, she drove that red car at them and crashed into the wall. When she lifted her head up...it was full of blood :shocked: Then that truck rammed her car and she got crushed lol. How the hell did she survive that? lol god knows...and another question, who the hell was driving the truck? I kinda think it was Kevin :joker:

I don't think it was, Kevin came back with Sophie i think lol. Sally was going nuts because she thought Sophie was in the fire, then Sophie and Kevin turned up and they fell over when Sunita dived out of the way from Maya.

It's scary i know all this when it happened in 2004 :shocked: November 2004 xD

[Corkie]

I didn't even know what happened to Sunita?
Dev founds out he had loads of kids or something but all happened way to quick.

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by officialleafan
Originally posted by Chewy
lol she is so due a comeback, we never even really found out what happened to her

Maya's Mad Monday was my favourite Corrie episode/week ever! I LOVED Maya! She so needs to come back and spice up Dev's life :D Its what made me like Corrie so much :D

Me too, the whole thing was amazing! When she realised that Dev and Sunita got out of the shop, she drove that red car at them and crashed into the wall. When she lifted her head up...it was full of blood :shocked: Then that truck rammed her car and she got crushed lol. How the hell did she survive that? lol god knows...and another question, who the hell was driving the truck? I kinda think it was Kevin :joker:

I don't think it was, Kevin came back with Sophie i think lol. Sally was going nuts because she thought Sophie was in the fire, then Sophie and Kevin turned up and they fell over when Sunita dived out of the way from Maya.

It's scary i know all this when it happened in 2004 :shocked: November 2004 xD

Decades ago! :shocked:

[BigSister]

I know I remember discussing it in media the next day and getting teased because i knew everything that happened

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by BigSister
I know I remember discussing it in media the next day and getting teased because i knew everything that happened

OMG same!!! Only it was drama.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNf4HC3jj40

[Scarlett.]

lol someone else began discussing it and the whole class joined in xD

[arista]

Friday is the day
Basil Fawlty's Waiter joins the Street.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, should be good =D

[Scarlett.]

Jesus! Mary is scary xD

lol @ when the van was shaking

[Daniel__]

Originally posted by Chewy
Jesus! Mary is scary xD

lol @ when the van was shaking

haha I know that just made me chuckle :tongue:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Daniel-X
Originally posted by Chewy
Jesus! Mary is scary xD

lol @ when the van was shaking

haha I know that just made me chuckle :tongue: lol I was thinking

"They're not actually....doing it are they?" :laugh3:

[officialleafan]

I think Mary is satan :angel:

[Scarlett.]

They better bring her back at a later date, she could be a psycho D:

[Daniel__]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Daniel-X
Originally posted by Chewy
Jesus! Mary is scary xD

lol @ when the van was shaking

haha I know that just made me chuckle :tongue: lol I was thinking

"They're not actually....doing it are they?" :laugh3:

Yeh me too, Oh my Days lol

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
They better bring her back at a later date, she could be a psycho D:

Not as good as Maya :bored:

[Scarlett.]

Not yet >:]

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
Not yet >:]

Not Never....


That doesn't even make sense lol.

[Scarlett.]

olololo they do need a new explosive psycho bitch though....Corrie has been lacking in them

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
olololo they do need a new explosive psycho bitch though....Corrie has been lacking in them

Maria nearly filled that role at the start of the year lol :bigsmile:

[Scarlett.]

haha yeah

She was nearly a 'muderer' xD

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
haha yeah

She was nearly a 'muderer' xD

Awww i love Maria though :bigsmile:

[Scarlett.]

Aye, me too xD

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street's Sean Tully and Jason Grimshaw are about to embark on their first ever plotline in the soap together, Mirror.co.uk can reveal.

And actors Anthony Cotton and Ryan Thomas revealed to us that the plot would be "comedy" - as well as being "romantic!"

Since his real-life girlfriend Tina O'Brien's departure from Corrie, there had been rumours that Ryan's future on the show could be in doubt.

However, now it seems he's staying in Weatherfield for a good while yet - though exactly WHAT the pair's storyline entails is still a bit of a mystery.

Ryan explained: "I think it's going to be a bit of comedy, but at the end there's going to be a bit of drama."

Anthony added: "It's going to be really, really funny. It's like a comedy of errors - for Ryan. It's funny to everyone else apart from Jason, haha."

Anthony continued: "I've literally just done the first set-up scenes. I'm really looking forward to it because I adore Ryan. And it will mean we're going out on location. Away from the cobbles! I can't really say anymore though."

Ryan interrupted: "It is going to be romantic too, haha!"

[BigSister]

haha that sounds good

[Scarlett.]

Corrie bosses have confirmed they are talking to actress Shobna Gulati about returning to the show as Dev's wife Sunita Alahan - but no contract has been signed.

Sunita left Coronation Street in 2006, just after giving birth to twins, when she found out that Dev had several children with different women.

A show spokesman said: "Talks have been going on, but nothing has been signed and sealed."

We will let you know if, or when, Sunita's return is finalised!

ITV.com

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE’S Maria Connor is set to give birth on a beach — with her husband’s killer acting as midwife.

Evil Tony Gordon takes Maria for a long walk to hurry up the overdue baby’s arrival.

But it works too well — and he is forced to deliver the little boy himself in the scenes filmed yesterday.

Maria — played by Samia Smith, 26 — has no idea that Tony ordered the killing of her husband Liam after discovering his affair with wife Carla.

The knicker factory boss has now started to fall in love with Maria.

He takes her for a stroll after Eileen Grimshaw tells her: “There’s nothing better than a bracing walk to hurry up baby’s arrival.”

But as Tony chases her dog Ozzy with a frisbee, Maria doubles up in pain and screams for help.

Her words are carried away with the wind and by the time he returns, her contractions are getting fast.

They have no mobile phone signal and Tony tries to run for help — but Maria begs him to stay.

He is forced to carry her, saying: “Everything will be OK, but we’ve got to get off this beach now. So just try to relax and enjoy the ride.”

But soon she is in the final stages of labour. The terrified widow, who lost her first baby last year, screams: “I’ve nothing left Tony. I can’t do it.”

But he kisses her on the head, saying: “You have to keep going Maria — for the baby’s sake. Do it for Liam.”

Maria names the little boy after his dad.

Tony — played by Gray O’Brien, 40 — quips: “As seaside souvenirs go, he certainly beats a stick of rock.”

Filming in Ainsdale, Lancs, was interrupted by frequent low-flying RAF aircraft yesterday.

But the cast soldiered on, armed with hot water bottles, deckchairs and large coats.

The scenes are set to air in late June.

The Sun

[BigSister]

That scared me then Chewy but knew it was gonna be the baby awwwwww
And ive been to that beach as well ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Another two Coronation Street characters are to be written out of the show, Digital Spy can confirm.

Darryl Morton and Vicki Dankowska - played by Jonathan Dixon and Wanda Opalinska - will bow out of the show later this year owing to "natural story progression".

Meanwhile, Nikki Patel (below), who portrays Dev Alahan's (Jimmi Harkishin) daughter Amber Kalirai, will now appear on an "episodic" basis as opposed to an ongoing contractual one. Her storyline will see Amber leave for university in September and make numerous reappearances thereafter.

However, reports claiming that Andrew Whyment (Kirk Sutherland) it to be written out of the Weatherfield soap are unfounded as he recently signed another contract to remain with the show for at least another year.

A spokeswoman for the soap this afternoon told DS: "Some characters will be leaving Coronation Street later this year as part of natural story progression. Characters have always come and gone in Weatherfield, some stay for years, others pass through. This is not about cost cutting it is about storytelling."

Dixon, 20, joined Corrie in March 2007 and is now the only remaining original member of the Morton family - most of whom were axed last year. Polish actress Opalinska, meanwhile, first appeared on the Street in February 2007 and has mainly served as a background character at local knicker factory Underworld.

Other recent or upcoming storyline-based departures include Sharon Duce (Paula Carp), Sophiya Haque (Poppy Morales), Pattie Clare (Mary Taylor), Edward de Souza (Colin Grimshaw), Ayesha Dharker (Tara Mandal) and Andrew Sachs (Ramsay Clegg).

In March, Philip McGinley was written out of the show as his character Tom Kerrigan had 'run his course'.

Digi Spy

[BigSister]

awww Wikis leaving
Im surprised darryls going to uni though but kinda not surprised. Glad him and amber are leaving together though

[Scarlett.]

Aye, plus they will come back every now and again =D

[BigSister]

oh so is Darryl the same as Amber then?. I thought he was leaving for good

[JOSHUAH!]

It says only Nikki Patel will come back on that basis, which means she will be the only one to 'come back every now and then'.

I'm so angry though - Amber is a great character. First Tara, now they are demoting Amber - theres no way she can have any storylines if shes going to be on screen once a month or something.

Coronation St. is getting WORSE!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by BigSister
oh so is Darryl the same as Amber then?. I thought he was leaving for good I'm not sure, he could I suppose

[Scarlett.]

Corrie bosses have confirmed that actress Shobna Gulati will be returning to the show as Dev's wife Sunita Alahan.

She will start filming in October.

Sunita left Coronation Street in 2006, just after giving birth to twins, when she found out that Dev had several children with different women.

Shobna has now signed a new contract with Corrie bosses.

ITV.com

[BigSister]

Yay i thought she would do

[Scarlett.]

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/21/160x120_coronation_street_50th_logo.jpg

Bread maker Warburtons has been announced as the first brand partner for Coronation Street's 50th anniversary marketing lineup.

The 12-month deal will see the launch of a promotional calendar at the end of the year and allows ongoing use of the official anniversary graphics and artwork on products and all advertising platforms.

Official show sponsor Harveys, meanwhile, will "remain at the centre of all activities" over the anniversary year.

ITV's director of promotions and new business Corine Pouvreau Miles said: "Coronation Street's and Warburtons' brand values and popularity are perfectly aligned; both loved and embedded in the fabric of Britons' lives. The promotional calendar will feature as an integrated part of the overall 2010 celebrations, across all platforms and outdoors."

She continued: "Coronation Street's official sponsor Harveys will remain at the centre of all activities around the celebration, and we look forward to announcing further promotional partners in the lead-up to summer 2010."

Warburtons' marketing director Richard Hayes said of the deal: "As Britain's favourite baker, Warburtons is delighted to be working with the one of the UK's most-loved TV programmes. Coronation Street and Warburtons combine proud Northern roots with wide national appeal and our shared family values make for a strong partnership."

He added: "We will be working closely with Coronation Street and our fellow partner brands to deliver an engaging, integrated marketing campaign to celebrate the 50th Anniversary."

As previously reported, marketing activity surrounding the Weatherfield soap's milestone year is based on the 'Best of British' theme.

Other ventures include a Coronation Street Nintendo DS game and an official beer, while ideas such as tea sets and lingerie are also being explored.

[MrGaryy]

I just read the sneak peeks of all the upcoming sotrylines on DS, they sound great, Corrie's been so dry lately this all sounds very promising.

[Scarlett.]

Where'd you read em? I dont think I've seen em :P

[MrGaryy]

really? they've been out about a week now:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a154955/corrie-producer-offers-character-teasers.html