Coronation St. discussion

[Scarlett.]

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Actress Kate Ford is set to return to Coronation Street as Tracy Barlow.

This spring, we will see Tracy in prison where she'll become embroiled in a story involving another well loved character.

Ken and Deirdre's only daughter is currently serving a jail sentence for murdering her boyfriend and Corrie bad boy Charlie Stubbs.

After this initial first stint of a couple of months, Tracy will be back in Weatherfield again at the end of the year.

ITV.com


I noticed this in the story :3 so she will be OUT at the end of the year :D

[Stacey.]

yes,, i love tracy :D
shes a cool person,and a great character :)

[Braden]

:O, Tracy's back !
No way hosay

[Mrluvaluva]

Hmm. Embroiled in a story with another character? Steve?

[Scarlett.]

I wonder how she will be freed then?

and possibly Mr. Luva!

[Smithy]

i really liked her when she was in last time so im really pleased shes coming back, she hasnt done much since leaving so she myt stay a lot longer this time :D

[Scarlett.]

I hope she is back long term

[MrGaryy]

omg I'm so psyched for this storyline.
oh and I reckon the storyline will be to do with Becky!

[Scarlett.]

Speak of the devil...she just popped up on an advert for my college on TV, turns out she studied there xD

[BigSister]

Ah i wondered how she would be back but dont really like her out so soon its not v realistic really

[Scarlett.]

Perhaps someone brings some "new evidence" to light xD

[BigSister]

thats the only relaistic thing really

[Scarlett.]

I dont mind it being unrealistic, the show needed something like this to happen, it has been stuck in the dumps for years, the last really good year was 2006

[BigSister]

maybe when it all comes out it will make sense as its quite confusing

[Scarlett.]

Indeed, Emmerdale managed to blag Cain back into the show, even with him wanted for murder and kidnap xD

but look at the replys to the thread, it has got people excited about Corrie again :D

[Callum]

Yay I love Tracy! Think I'm going to start watching Corrie again.

[KKBL]

It'd be cool if the person Tracey got involved with was another character who was sent to prison,maybe Tony?

[Scarlett.]

That'd be cool :D only thing is...I think prisons do not allow mixing of sexes (for pretty obvious reasons :p)

[Princess]

Barlowwwwww

[Scarlett.]

Actress Kate Ford is to reprise her role as Coronation Street superbitch Tracy Barlow in the spring, it has been confirmed.

The 32-year-old returns to filming in March and will reappear on screen in the middle of the year when she becomes embroiled in another 'much-loved' character's storyline from prison.

Following an initial two-month stint, Tracy will return to Weatherfield full-time by the close of the year, in time for the show's 50th anniversary.

A Corrie spokesperson this morning told DS: "2010 is going to be a very exciting year for Coronation Street and Tracy's return will affect many people on the street - not just the Barlows."

In the soap, Tracy is currently serving a 15-year sentence after being found guilty of murdering her boyfriend Charlie Stubbs (Bill Ward).

Since her trial and final prison scenes, she has been referenced numerous times in scripts by her parents Ken and Deirdre Barlow and Steve McDonald, the father of her child Amy.

Last month, it was announced that Corrie's leading producer Kim Crowther is to step down from her position in the summer ahead of the soap's golden anniversary. Former Doctor Who producer Phil Collinson will take the reigns following her departure.

[Lewis.]

Yeyeyeyey. Love Tracy Barlow.. will be good to see her back :)

[Scarlett.]

Indeed! I heard it is the first action of new Producer Phil Collinson (he is working alongside Kim Crowther until the summer, when Kim leaves)

[Lewis.]

Good job he is doing then. She has always been my favourite character... I love a good female villian

[Scarlett.]

Same here, she was brilliant, though I felt sorry for her when she wanted to get together with Steve, but Steve didnt want her (she was brilliant as Karen's nemesis too!)

[Lewis.]

They should bring back Karen too.. I loved the episode on the roof!

[Scarlett.]

Me too! :D and the Christmas day episode after it

You never know, there is a chance that Karen could be back by the end of the year :D

[Lewis.]

Yey :) I think if Coronation Street were to bring back more old flames like Karen and Tracey.. they could probably see the figures go up a little bit..

[Scarlett.]

indeed, there will be some returns towards the end of the year for sure (its the 50th Anniversary in December)

[Smithy]

: o
i just found out kim crowther is stepping down aparently it happened ages ago lmao
does anyone know when she quit?

[Scarlett.]

: o
i just found out kim crowther is stepping down aparently it happened ages ago lmao
does anyone know when she quit?

She announced it in November, the day after she did the live chat/Tony handed himself in :p

She will be stepping down for good in the Spring, but she is working with Phil Collinson (new producer, he produced Dr. Who a few years back) now for the handover period :]

[Mrluvaluva]

I loved Karen in it. I think she played a really good part.

[Scarlett.]

Me too :)

We've already had some good returns

Keiran and Sunita :D

Well...not Keiran just yet...but soon xD

[Smithy]

She announced it in November, the day after she did the live chat/Tony handed himself in :p

She will be stepping down for good in the Spring, but she is working with Phil Collinson (new producer, he produced Dr. Who a few years back) now for the handover period :]

oh lol = P

[Scarlett.]

I just looked up Phil's past, he is VERY experienced, unlike Kim, whose first producing job was Corrie

[Smithy]

I just looked up Phil's past, he is VERY experienced, unlike Kim, whose first producing job was Corrie

what do the producers actually do for the show??

[Scarlett.]

They point the show in the direction they want it, they decide how the show should run, they decide the storylines along with writers, they pretty much run the show

For example, Kim Crowther became producer became producer and wanted to give the show more of a "film" look than what the show was when Steve Frost was producer, when Steve Frost was producer, it was very much a Northern soap, which is what I miss

[Smithy]

They point the show in the direction they want it, they decide how the show should run, they decide the storylines along with writers, they pretty much run the show

For example, Kim Crowther became producer became producer and wanted to give the show more of a "film" look than what the show was when Steve Frost was producer, when Steve Frost was producer, it was very much a Northern soap, which is what I miss

oh fair enough
i hope this new producer decides to bring back some more great characters i think bringing back danny baldwin would be great
or sarah platt, but thats unlikely now isnt it coz she split with ryan :(

[Scarlett.]

I dont think Sarah will be back either, for that reason, Danny might return though...one other person I would love to see back is Jim McDonald :D

[Smithy]

I dont think Sarah will be back either, for that reason, Danny might return though...one other person I would love to see back is Jim McDonald :D

yea hed be good but i think theyd need a really good reason because they do keep bringing him back evrey six months or so now
if they bring him back it should be for a much longer period. I think id like to see Wiki come back she was really sweet, but never heard of again =P
or ronnie (Steves ex) she could throw a spanner in the works for becky and steve

[Scarlett.]

Danny could easily be tied to the factory, perhaps buying Tony's share :P its a shame Wiki has been axed though, what happened to Ronnie in the end?

[Smithy]

Danny could easily be tied to the factory, perhaps buying Tony's share :P its a shame Wiki has been axed though, what happened to Ronnie in the end?

i thik she went to jail for a couple of years for trying to frame steve.
I think angela harris should have come back to the street last year aswell, thats wen she was due out anyway, even if just for one episode

[Scarlett.]

I thought that as well, now we will never know what happened to Craig, Keith or Angela

[Smithy]

I thought that as well, now we will never know what happened to Craig, Keith or Angela

yea keith went to cornwall or some random place and craig went to germany no one seemed to care really did they lmao. Youd have craig could have kept in touch with rosie. You never know he may be back he hasnt done anything big since leaving his pop career sorta floped

[MrGaryy]

omg have Ryan and Tina split up?!

I'd like to see Toya, Todd, Sarah, Karen, Tracy and Danny all back :P

[MrGaryy]

A Corrie spokesperson this morning told DS: "2010 is going to be a very exciting year for Coronation Street and Tracy's return will affect many people on the street - not just the Barlows."


I suppose they're talking about Steve and Becky and Liz?

ooh I hope we get some scenes with her and Carla when she comes back to the street!

[Smithy]

omg have Ryan and Tina split up?!

I'd like to see Toya, Todd, Sarah, Karen, Tracy and Danny all back :P

yea they had a huge bust up, it was all over the papers, they are really bitter towardsone another now so i doubt they'll be working together any time soon

yea i think all those characters you mentioned would be great if they returned

[Smithy]

I suppose they're talking about Steve and Becky and Liz?

probably that'll be a really good storyline once it gets going, i can imagine herhaving cat fights with leanne and carla too :D

[MrGaryy]

aw that is sucha shame :( they seemed like a great couple. really gutted that means no Sarah back too, I was really hoping for that.

[Smithy]

aw that is sucha shame :( they seemed like a great couple. really gutted that means no Sarah back too, I was really hoping for that.

yea shed have been great with it being the 50th year, they could always get a new actress if they really wanted her back but i dont see that happening

[Scarlett.]

I suppose they're talking about Steve and Becky and Liz?

ooh I hope we get some scenes with her and Carla when she comes back to the street!

I hope so too, I wonder if we will hear about baby Holly (Charlie's secret daughter) ever again?

[Smithy]

I hope so too, I wonder if we will hear about baby Holly (Charlie's secret daughter) ever again?

i wouldnt have thought so, tracy wouldnt care about it and she wouldnt have anyone else on the street

[Scarlett.]

yea keith went to cornwall or some random place and craig went to germany no one seemed to care really did they lmao. Youd have craig could have kept in touch with rosie. You never know he may be back he hasnt done anything big since leaving his pop career sorta floped

lol thats the thing, Richard Fleeshman still thinks people remember him and is still working on being a well known singer xD

[Scarlett.]

i wouldnt have thought so, tracy wouldnt care about it and she wouldnt have anyone else on the street

I suppose :p

[BigSister]

ooh i didnt know it was only 15 years i thought it was life so thats ok now lol. I told my mum and shes pleased so yay

[Scarlett.]

A lot of people are happy Tracy is coming back it seems :D

[Lewis.]

Yepp.. Corries superbitch. An amazing actress aswell.

[Scarlett.]

She is my favourite Superbitch, I mean Carla is good, but to be fair, she isnt a bitch all the time xD

[Scarlett.]

See the pictures of the street here, also, notice the end of the street :D (http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/coronationstreetsnow/)

[Lewis.]

Ooeeeer. Wonder what that is?

[Tom]

haha look at the mini snowman in the third pic

Its really bad up here

[Scarlett.]

LMFAO Tom, I didnt spot that! xD

and I think its Peter's new bar Lewis :)

[Scarlett.]

SUPERBITCH Tracy Barlow will make a shock return to the cobbles.

The fiery brunette, who is currently behind bars for murdering her boyfriend Charlie Stubbs, is making a comeback after bosses agreed a deal with actress Kate Ford, 32.

Fans will get to see Tracy in prison when she becomes embroiled in a love affair with a popular Weatherfield resident.

Kate's initial scenes will all be filmed in jail but we can reveal that she will be back in Weatherfield for good later in the year sparking rumours her killer alter ego will be released early.

Bosses are keeping tight lipped about which fella will be getting up close and personal with the jail bird but her old lover Steve McDonald is already a firm favourite.

The cab boss - played by Simon Gregson, 33 - is going through a rocky patch with his new wife Becky (Katherine Kelly, 31) because she refuses to have children with him.

Their fight is set to last and could well see him fall back in the arms of his former lover.

But she could also rekindle her romance with hunky Irishman Ciaran McCarthy - played by Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, 35.

Keith is back filming in Manchester and his scenes will be screened in February.

He's back for a few months and fans could well see him team up with the troublemaker.

A show insider said: "We are absolutely thrilled that Kate is coming back.

"She was a huge favourite with fans who will be interested to see how prison has changed her.

"Will it have toughened her up even more or made her see the errors of her ways?"

Filming at the Manchester studios was brought to a grinding halt yesterday thanks to the snow.

TV chiefs were forced to call off a full day of filming because more than half the cast and crew failed to make it into work thanks to the freezing weather gripping the nation.

Daily Star

[Mrluvaluva]

I think she will get together with Norriss.

[Lewis.]

Trorris

Sounds catchy ;)

[Scarlett.]

LMAO!


Or maybe she goes off with Roy- Troy =D

[Mrluvaluva]

Let's hope it's not Molly. :tongue:

[Scarlett.]

lol I hope she pisses off soon, she dumps Tyrone later this month

[Mrluvaluva]

Every time I see her now I think of Chucky and it's your fault!

[Smithy]

lol I hope she pisses off soon, she dumps Tyrone later this month

i quite like her the storyline was a pretty stupid one tbh, like this new lesbian one with sophie and sian that so woldnt hapen

and just going back to your pics, thats gona b so funny in six weeks when that airs and theres no snow anywhere but corrie

im a bit confused by the tracy story as well, if shes due back in weatherfield at the end of the year, how can it spark rumours she'll be out of jail surely shell have to be out of jail to be there =P

lol

[BigSister]

same here everytime i see molly i think of chucky now

[Scarlett.]

She is in jail when we see her in April, and I think its confirmed she will be out by the end :D

[Smithy]

The Barlow household feels empty without Blanche :bawling:

[BigSister]

I miss blanche *cries*

[Scarlett.]

Gail and Joe marrying to the Did song which originated from the Eminem song whos video ended in the main character drowning in a lake....sign of things to come? xD

[Scarlett.]

SCARY MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

hahaha

[Lewis.]

All I can think of when Joe says his name.. is MICHAEL MCCINTYRE.

[Scarlett.]

lol same here xD

[Smithy]

SCARY MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

hahaha

lol
im so glad they brought her back she was great
:D

[Scarlett.]

lol
im so glad they brought her back she was great
:D
Aye, I lolled at her shoving the chocolate in Freda's face xD

[sooty]

I wonder what is going to happen to Joe's money trouble?

I missed the last episode.

[Smithy]

I wonder what is going to happen to Joe's money trouble?

I missed the last episode.

he drowns so the debt is wiped off
that seems like the easiest/simplest solution

[Scarlett.]

He tries to fake his death to get insureance, but he ends up dying

[Nicky.]

Aye, I lolled at her shoving the chocolate in Freda's face xD

LOL! That was SOOO funny! If Harry Hill was still on, that would SO be on it!

[BigSister]

OMG Marys back I cracked up when she shoved the chocolate in Fredas face
And I liked the wedding dunno why but I did. Liked the Nick/David confrontation as well

[Jords]

LOL! That was SOOO funny! If Harry Hill was still on, that would SO be on it!

Made me LOL :joker:

[BigSister]

lol yeah he would be shoving it in Marys face lol

[Scarlett.]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ieqsyxnYlNo/S0h-xNZNPRI/AAAAAAAAI-0/jJNfNrEKJao/s1600/sump.jpg

[Smithy]

she looks realy pale on that

[Scarlett.]

Lol she musnt be a fan of spray tan like the others xD

[BigSister]

lol look at grahams face

[Tom]

Kim Crowther on This Morning ... she said:

> Blanche to die off screen
> Sally does recover but consequences of that and affair remain ...
> Tracey Barlow WILL be returning later this year with plans to involve storyline with Steve & Becky. Shes also back for the funeral
> Tracey in prison storyline with 'other favourite character' (hints towards Gail, see below)
> Steve & Becky to adopt
> Gail 'finds herself on the wrong side of the law' after Joe goes missing after Valentine trip
> Something to do with Peter, the bar and a 'fall from grace' ... I was having a sneezing fit so didn't hear that bit
> Tony Gordon to return for 'explosive week'
> Kieran Duffy to return

[BigSister]

squeeeeeeeee Tony ^_^
And I can imagine Tracy coming back for Blanches funeral
ew not more affair stuff
Yay Steve and Becky to adopt.
Some good stuff there

[Scarlett.]

Explosive week O_O ;D

[Scarlett.]

I hope it is actually explosive and not a euphanism for "a bit better than normal"

[MrGaryy]

wow I can;t wait now it all sound great!

[Braden]

Whenever i see the name Tony i always think of the advert when he sneaks up on himself and goes Tonneyyyy!

[Scarlett.]

Lol ^

I heard that Tony's return may actually be literally "explosive" from Flaming Nora (Corrie guru)

I hope Tracy and Gail are in jail together

[Tom]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jan/11/coronation-street-set-to-be-demolished

Talks have reopened to move the street to Salford Quays. Quite fitting really given the show is meant to be set in Salford anyway.

[Scarlett.]

Weatherfield :p but yeah, its a version of Salford xD

I hope they move, the size of the set is ridiculously small

[BigSister]

Tracey and Gail could be quite intresting......

[Smithy]

I dont think Gail goes to prison, i saw some pictures a couple of weeks ago of David throwing a phone into the canal to try and clear his mums name, to show she had no involvement in Joe's death =/

[Scarlett.]

It'd be a weird friendship for Trace and Gail

[sooty]

he drowns so the debt is wiped off
that seems like the easiest/simplest solution

Oh no.

[sooty]

He tries to fake his death to get insureance, but he ends up dying

So, Gail is going to be a widow again?

[Scarlett.]

So, Gail is going to be a widow again?

Yup, and apparently police think Gail killed him

[Nicky.]

Dev and Sunitas kids' friends have strange allergies... LOL

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street's forthcoming child disappearance plot "bears absolutely no resemblance" to the Madeleine McCann tragedy three years ago, a show source has confirmed to Digital Spy.

Earlier today, it emerged that Peter Barlow's (Chris Gascoyne) 6-year-old son Simon, played by Alex Bain, will go missing in Blackpool later this year, sparking fears that he has been snatched.

The incident will occur when Simon's grandfather George (Anthony Valentine) takes him on holiday to the seaside resort after becoming convinced that his alcoholic father Peter is an unfit parent.

However, while taking a stroll on Blackpool promenade, George and his wife Eve (Sabina Franklyn) take their eyes off Simon for a short amount of time and soon discover that he has vanished. Police are then called to investigate the matter.

A tabloid newspaper today compared the storyline to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished from a holiday apartment in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz in May 2007 while her parents dined at a nearby restaurant.

However, a Coronation Street source this morning told DS: "The upcoming Barlow story bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Madeleine McCann tragedy three years ago.

"The viewer will see Simon walk off on his own and there is a big search for him which is obviously distressing for his family - but the situation is resolved quite quickly."

At the time of the McCann incident, producers at the ITV soap took the decision to drop its baby abduction plot, which would have seen Freddie Peacock snatched from the family home by Claire and Ashley's mentally unstable friend Casey Carswell.

Following a review, show bosses rewrote and re-filmed some aspects of the story in order not to distress the McCann family. The resulting rewrite saw baby Freddie go missing following a fire at the Peacocks' and later turn up at the local park.

The Weatherfield source added: "It was the right decision three years ago not to run with the Peacock storyline because it was so similar to those events in Portugal."

Several weeks after Madeleine's disappearance, BBC soap EastEnders decided to pull its baby abduction story, opting to "substantially rewrite" and re-film the climax to the penultimate chapter of Dawn Swann and Dr May Wright's story.

The plot would have seen May run off with Dawn's baby shortly after her birth. Instead, May tried and failed to persuade Dawn to hand over the newborn before being arrested and ultimately sectioned.

Digital spy

[Nicky.]

David Chew, kidnapping kids. That's a new low bubz! ;'D

[Scarlett.]

I did it for you!

[Nicky.]

Instead of adopting a babba? Xx

[Scarlett.]

indeed!

*is arrested*

[BigSister]

it does have similarties but at least he is found. Thats good

[Nicky.]

Jail for life?!
THANK GAWDD.

tehehe.

[sooty]

Yup, and apparently police think Gail killed him

What!!

[Scarlett.]

What!!for the insurance monehz

[sooty]

for the insurance monehz

Does it mean that when Gail was cleared eventually, she would get the insurance money and will be a quite well off woman?
(I do not know how much,,,.)

[Scarlett.]

I assume so :3

[Smithy]

Coronation Street's disgraced resident John Stape is to secure a new teaching position in a forthcoming storyline, it has been revealed.

The ex-convict, played by actor Graeme Hawley, will start working at an adult education centre as part of his plans to build a new life with wife Fiz (Jennie McAlpine).

Former school teacher John has a criminal record after serving time behind bars last year for abducting his student lover Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan).

It is thought that Fiz tries to stop her husband from pursuing the teaching post, but eventually decides not to interfere after he tells her that it could be their chance for a "fresh start".

A Weatherfield source told The Sun: "We know that John returning to teaching and the fact the college may not check him out properly will cause a lot of controversy with our viewers.

"But in true Corrie tradition John's job and whether he pursues it for long will be one of our great slow-burning storylines."

[Scarlett.]

Sounds an alright storyline :)

[Smithy]

do we know how Nicks coming back?
he left on monday didnt he but is gona try and get into underworld, just wondering how thats gonna work :spin:

[Scarlett.]

I dont know yet :P

[BigSister]

Yeah that happens all the time with people not checking references but yay for the stape

[Braden]

Pmsl, Simon goes missing.

[Scarlett.]

I watched the This Morning interview yesterday, I'm glad the Kev/Molly affair is definately over xD

[BigSister]

oh thank goodness for that lol

[Scarlett.]

The repercussions continue through the year, but Kev dont wanna jump Molly's bones anytime soon

[BigSister]

So that means Kevin still might leave Sally but not for Molly

[Scarlett.]

indeed :] but to be fair, Sally isnt perfect >:}

[BigSister]

no shes not but I hope she gets the allclear if hes going to leave her then leave her after but not while she has cancer if that makes sense lol

[Smithy]

Coronation Street actor Craig Gazey has signed to stay with the ITV soap for another year, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

The 27-year-old - who plays Weatherfield's resident butcher, gardener and window cleaner Graeme Proctor - recently inked a new deal which keeps him with the serial until at least March 2011.

Speaking to DS about extending his contract, Gazey said: "I've just signed another year's contract, so I'm definitely here now until at least March 2011. We were discussing options for Graeme to get a family but the main thing for me was how much Graeme was unrequited over his time on the Street. I basically pleaded with them that someone has to love him eventually."

He added: "It'd seem that a lot of the viewers have a fondness to Graeme, so it'd make sense for someone to see that on the Street. We have to change the dynamics of Graeme now."

Gazey has been shortlisted in the newcomer category at this year's National Television Awards. Click here to cast your vote on the official website




Im so glad he has signed, he is such a funny character, monday night for example with Rosie at the Bus stop was hilarious. Its nice corrie can have a bit of humour as well as drama, the other soaps can sometimes feel a bit gloomy

[Scarlett.]

Graham is a great character :D

[BigSister]

wooop yay love that ^_^

[sooty]

Yea I like Graeme. He makes me smile. :)

I hope he would stay here for a long time.

[sooty]

Good luck to Gary.

[sooty]

I feel sorry for Tyrone.

I wonder when he finds out about Molly and Kevin,,,,,.

[sooty]

Am I talking to myself? :joker:

[Scarlett.]

lol sorry, was going to respond but got sidetracked :P

I hope gary ends up joining the army

[sooty]

Oh I felt lonely.

Thank goodness, Chewy.:)

[Scarlett.]

lol

I think if Gary joins the army, it will be a very up to date storyline

[BigSister]

Yeah it will be i agree

[sooty]

Will Tyron ever find out about Molly's afair?

[Scarlett.]

I think he will eventually

[sooty]

I like Eileen.

Eileen, Jason's mam, could have better storylines.

She could win a lottery or something,,, and becomes a Rover's Landlady.:laugh:

Well she has to lose some weight though,,.:hugesmile:

[sooty]

I just saw Dannie in Dance on Ice.

He was very good.

I only remembered him as one of Baldwin family some years ago.

[Ashleee:)]

I've been away travelling for the past 6 weeks and missed all the drama in Corrie!! :(

[Smithy]

Does anyone else think that Mark looks a bit like John Stape???

[Chantel]

Does anyone else think that Mark looks a bit like John Stape???

Mark who?

[Smithy]

Mark who?

the Tibb Owner, if you look at his avatar its a picture of him

[Chantel]

the Tibb Owner, if you look at his avatar its a picture of him

lol just seen it & no i dont think he does

[Smithy]

lol just seen it & no i dont think he does

oh lol :p i thought he did

[BigSister]

haha sharon marshall replied to me on twitter when i asked her if becky was pregnant as i missed that bit on this morning

[Jackie]

I feel sorry for Sally as she has breast and her husband has cheated on her.

[sooty]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jan/11/coronation-street-set-to-be-demolished

Talks have reopened to move the street to Salford Quays. Quite fitting really given the show is meant to be set in Salford anyway.

I went to see the studio long time ago.

If they move I will go again.:hugesmile:

[sooty]

I feel sorry for Sally as she has breast and her husband has cheated on her.

I feel sorry for Tyron but not for Sally as she cheated Kevin before.

But yes, about cancer I do feel sorry for her and family.

[sooty]

Does anyone else think that Mark looks a bit like John Stape???

I do not think so at all.:D

[Scarlett.]

I feel sorry for Sally as she has breast and her husband has cheated on her.

I feel sorry for her with the cancer, but not for the cheating, afterall, Kevin turned a blind eye to her affair with car garage man

[sooty]

No Corrie tonight,,,.

I hope it would move back from Thursday.:bored:

[BigSister]

i agree with chewy

[Smithy]

No Corrie tonight,,,.

I hope it would move back from Thursday.:bored:

ikr, i liked it when it was mon wed fri sun, that was better :(

[Scarlett.]

I wish it was back to

Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
and Friday again

[sooty]

I wish it was back to

Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
and Friday again


Yes !!!!

[Scarlett.]

these days it is waaay too much

[sooty]

ikr, i liked it when it was mon wed fri sun, that was better :(

I only watch Corrie, so I really miss the night.:D

[Scarlett.]

WOW! Corrie looks like its gonna be brilliant!

[Scarlett.]

Well done Corrie :D

Go Corrie! Our favourite telly show won Best Serial Drama (aka Best Soap) at the National Television Awards held at London's 02 arena. William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, spoke on behalf of the cast, many of whom were gathered around him on the stage to celebrate Corrie's success. William thanked everyone for voting for Corrie, praised the teamwork of the cast and crew, paid tribute to producer Kim Crowther ( who was looking very fetching in a pink frock) and said working on Corrie was like "one big happy family".

Congratulations to Corrie on winning this award - it's about time too!

Craig Gazey, who plays Graeme Proctor on Corrie, won the award for Best Newcomer at the ceremony too. Read more on that here.

Coronation Street Blog

[BigSister]

I cheered hehe and yeah looks like its gonna be good esp the joe/tina/Gaill/david bits

[Scarlett.]

Aye, not to mention Tracy's return AND Tony's explosive week :p

[BigSister]

aye true ^_^

[Scarlett.]

I cant wait until Phil Collinson takes over as well :p

& the "Joinery" bar looks awesome :D

[Smithy]

Well Done Corrie :D
It deserved Best Soap by far :dance:

[Scarlett.]

Emmerdale deserved it more :p just glad it isnt EE again :) they always win

[sooty]

:elephant:

[flemin]

Well Done Corrie, about time it started winning the awards again!

[Jessica.]

booooooo booooooo

[sooty]

Emmerdale deserved it more :p just glad it isnt EE again :) they always win

I used to watch Emmerdale when Amos and Mr Wilks were around.
(Before you were born.:D)

I could not get home in time and eventually lost story lines,,,,,,so,,,.

[NettoSuperstar!]

About freakin time! How it gets beaten by Eastenders has always been beyond me

[Scarlett.]

I used to watch Emmerdale when Amos and Mr Wilks were around.
(Before you were born.:D)

I could not get home in time and eventually lost story lines,,,,,,so,,,.

I heard all about them two :P Emmerdale went **** in 2008, nowadays it is good and when at its best, its brilliant


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Coronation Street is to receive another royal visit at the beginning of next month to tie in with the show's 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Duchess of Cornwall will call in at Manchester's Granada Studios on Thursday, February 4, where she will be accompanied by members of the Corrie hierarchy, including executive producer Kieran Roberts and producer Kim Crowther.

After walking down the cobbles, she will be presented to the soap's creator Tony Warren and key members of the cast and production teams - notably show veteran William Roache (Ken Barlow) - outside The Rover's Return.

Following a look around the Street's public house, Camilla will receive a bouquet from the cast, before heading to Stage 1 where she will watch a scene being filmed on The Rovers' interior set.

Director of ITV Studios John Whiston said: "We are very honoured to be graced by a visit from the Duchess of Cornwall. It's the perfect beginning to our 50th anniversary year."

At the end of last year, it was reported that the Queen was expected to feature in an episode during the soap's golden celebrations.

Digital Spy

[Scarlett.]

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[BigSister]

Loved simon sitting on dermots shoulders

[Scarlett.]

lrcKMUdMHuA

[Smithy]

It looks so good when played to russian roulette :p

They should actually have the scene with that song in the backgroung lol

[Scarlett.]

I agree, the scenes at the lakes & the bar look excellent

[sooty]

I heard all about them two :

Have you?

P Emmerdale went **** in 2008, nowadays it is good and when at its best, its brilliant.

Yes?
________

Director of ITV Studios John Whiston said: "We are very honoured to be graced by a visit from the Duchess of Cornwall. It's the perfect beginning to our 50th anniversary year."


It is going to be a special year for Corrie.
(Time has changed for Camila. People started to respect her more, recent years.)

[sooty]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ieqsyxnYlNo/S1hb7xh-atI/AAAAAAAAJIU/GrcYASAOsAM/s400/C_71_article_1189814_image_list_image_list_item_1_ image.jpg

:elephant::elephant::elephant:

[Jords]

The preview looks so goood!

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, they are still talked about in Emmerdale forums :P

Yeah, the murder week last week in the Dales was excellent :P

Coronation Street has definately turned a corner, things look to be getting VERY intresting this sumer, now that Tony isnt the only big gun Corrie has :p

and to annoy Patrick;

:elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant:

[BigSister]

The peter stuff looks really good did i say that already lol

[Scarlett.]

lol not sure :P

[Scarlett.]

I just noticed, at the very end of the preview, Joe floats to the surface...could he survive? :eek:

[Smithy]

I just noticed, at the very end of the preview, Joe floats to the surface...could he survive? :eek:

No. hes dead

lmao

[Scarlett.]

lol, or he could actually fake his death http://helldescent.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif

[Tom]

Bit of trivia for you

The black postman is a real postman. He delivers my aunties mail at about 12pm lazy bugger

[Scarlett.]

I hope Molly is happy with what she has done with Tyrone, the absolute bitch <_<

Off topic: ooooh Turner's Joinery is finally gone :D

[BigSister]

hahahaha chewy I thought that when they were talking about faking the death thing it reminded me of the canoe man but then i remembered joes deffo leaving

[Scarlett.]

Bit of trivia for you

The black postman is a real postman. He delivers my aunties mail at about 12pm lazy buggerHaha awesome

hahahaha chewy I thought that when they were talking about faking the death thing it reminded me of the canoe man but then i remembered joes deffo leaving

Lol true :p

[sooty]

It is a matter of time Tyron is going to find out the truth?

[Smithy]

It is a matter of time Tyron is going to find out the truth?

I dont think he does, does he?

[Scarlett.]

Not anytime soon, but I reckon he will eventually :p

The BBC are accusing ITV of fixing the awards :rolleyes:

[Smithy]

Not anytime soon, but I reckon he will eventually :p

The BBC are accusing ITV of fixing the awards :rolleyes:

lol what a bunch of bad loosers

[Scarlett.]

Indeed, sour grapes :p

[Scarlett.]

Here is the article from the other thread

http://www.onenationmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wp-on-screen-national-television-awards-2010.jpg

National Television Award bosses have defended Coronation Street's win at Wednesday night's ceremony, denying accusations of 'bias' and insisting that the soap had a "significant gain over the other contenders" throughout voting.

The awards, held at London's O2 arena, saw the commercial broadcaster's flagship soap triumph in the 'Most Popular Serial Drama' category following a public phone vote that remained open throughout the two-and-a-half hour show.

BBC sources today expressed their displeasure at the producers' decision to include a speech by Weatherfield veteran William Roache to mark the show's 50th anniversary, prior to a three-minute promo reel showcasing its upcoming storylines. The BBC allegedly felt that both the speech and clip package influenced votes.

EastEnders, meanwhile, was afforded a 'Who Killed Archie?' camera pan across the actors who play the potential murder suspects, as well as praise from award host Dermot O'Leary over the soap's current form. Walford icon Barbara Windsor subsequently presented the 'Newcomer' trophy to Corrie's Craig Gazey. Lacey Turner also collected the 'Serial Drama Performance' going for her portrayal of Stacey Slater.

However, Digital Spy this afternoon learned that Coronation Street remained at the head of the phone vote from the start of the show, through the promo reel and until the end of the show when X Factor winner Joe McElderry announced the result.

Speaking on behalf of the National Television Awards, a spokesperson for independent adjudicators PromoVeritas told DS: "With regards to the specifics of the live phone vote, Coronation Street had a significant gain over the other contenders from the start of the voting period until the end and for every monitored period within."

They added: "We do not believe that any editorial content would have had a material impact on the live phone voting or on the final result."

However, when asked to release the percentage shares, ITV upheld its policy not to release any voting figures due to their "commercially sensitive" nature.

Sources at the show also maintained that they treated the soaps "fairly" and "impartially" throughout. They explained that each year, one public vote category remains open throughout the programme and this year was the turn of the soaps.

Meanwhile, an Ofcom spokesperson confirmed: "Ofcom has received complaints about the National TV Awards but we are not currently investigating the show."

Following the programme, hundreds of Digital Spy forum users voiced their concern, with 'Lummo' commenting that it was "blatantly unfair because of the huge preview they had of Corrie while phone lines were still open". A number of other readers noted that Emmerdale and Hollyoaks received no special treatment at all.

However, user 'norbitonite' said: "I would be very surprised if a significant proportion of voters decided to vote at the last minute because of a compilation that was run during the awards."

Digital Spy

[flemin]

Thanks for that Chewy. I don't know why it's so unplausable that Corrie would lead the voting anyway, it's not as if they haven't won it beofore.

[Scarlett.]

CORONATION Street has cast its first full-time disabled character - months after rival soap EastEnders did the same thing.

Wheelchair user Cherylee Houston, 35, starts filming next month following David Proud's arrival in Walford as Adam Best in September.

Street fans have seen disabled actors briefly appear in the soap before.

Ryan Connor's mate Phil was played by wheelchair user Richard Sargent and Emily's niece Freda was played by deaf actress Ali Briggs.

Cherylee, who suffers a degenerative tissue disorder, will star as new girl Izzy, a love interest for loafer Kirk Sutherland.

The pair meet through an internet dating service but bosses hinted it won't be love at first sight.

The actress has previously appeared in Holby City, The Bill, Little Britain and Emmerdale.

She told TV Biz: "I grew up with Coronation Street and can't wait to start on the show."

A Corrie spokesman added: "Izzy is a real firebrand who wastes no time in taking on some of the Street's feistiest females.

"However, the people she slams so savagely are usually the ones who end up liking and respecting her the most."

The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2820762/Wheelchair-user-Cherylee-Houston-to-become-Corries-first-full-time-disabled-character.html#ixzz0dOSTCADf)


Glad it doesnt sound like the main focus will be the chair (PS, I know the first full time disabled character is actually Freda, but I couldnt fit wheelchair user into the title)

[BigSister]

aww for kirk

[flemin]

Thanks for the info.

[sooty]

[center]The pair meet through an internet dating

Jack and Vera was involved with video dating agency as well.
Jack, slim then, wore a white John Travolta type of suit for the video.:D


Oh I hope we like Izzy.

[Scarlett.]

haha I've seen clips of that! xD

and me too :)

[Smithy]

Beverley Callard has revealed things will liven up when Tracy Barlow returns to Coronation Street.

The troubled single mum, played by Kate Ford, will be back for good this spring, and Beverley Callard - who portrays sparring rival Liz McDonald - reckons sparks will fly between the two when Tracy returns to the ITV1 soap.

Asked if there might be a catfight or two she said: "Yes, I'm not telling you any more than that - but it's not boring, that's for sure."

"It's never smooth though, is it, with the women of Coronation Street?"

Bev revealed she's thrilled about Kate's comeback.

"I can't wait. We've worked a lot together and we're very good friends in real life," she said.

"I think you'll see the McDonald women and the Barlow women have lots of fun together as we normally do."

[sooty]

Vicky and Tracy,,,.

I can not wait :D

[Scarlett.]

Cant wait for Tracy to return :D

[MrGaryy]

first? wasnt Maura Grimes [i think that was her name] in a wheelchair?

[Scarlett.]

Actually..yeah she was, now you mention it

It said in the news articles she was the first :s

[Mrluvaluva]

I hope Izzy has a bit of a comedy role.

[Scarlett.]

I bet she will 'specially being paired with Kirk :p

[Mrluvaluva]

I was glad Graham won the best newcomer award. They should get him a girlfriend actually. He should have more airtime.

[sooty]

Smithy

Happy 17th Birthday. :xyxwave:

[BigSister]

Graham is going to get a relationship this year baz and its someone whos already on the show not a new character

[Chantel]

Graham is going to get a relationship this year baz and its someone whos already on the show not a new character

Wonder if it'll be Rosie

[Scarlett.]

I hope so :D

[sooty]

Oh Rosie will break his heart. I can not bear it.
I hope it is not her.

Any nice girl in a factory? No I do not think anybody in there.

Then nice girl could be boring,,:D

[Beastie]

Graham and Sophie <3

[BigSister]

Chewy Molly is going to fall pregnant *pulls face* because Kevin was on the alan titchmarsh show and he said . I know we said something a few months ago but didnt know if it was true or not. I really really hope its Tys though

[sooty]

Oh things are going to be complicated, then.

[BigSister]

im afraid so

[sooty]

It is not Thursday yet?:laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

Chewy Molly is going to fall pregnant *pulls face* because Kevin was on the alan titchmarsh show and he said . I know we said something a few months ago but didnt know if it was true or not. I really really hope its Tys thoughnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooo

[BigSister]

thats what i said when my gran told me. But she could be wrong

[Scarlett.]

http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/web/Upload/BLAC//TH1_271201020corriepool.JPG

A PINT-sized actor made his big break – literally – in a dramatic soap storyline in Blackpool.

Little Alex Bain, aka Coronation Street cutie Simon Barlow, who burst on to our screens in October 2008, is currently filming his biggest scenes so far on North Pier.

ITV crews set up camp yesterday to film scenes with Simon and his grandparents George and Eve, who take the youngster on a day trip to the resort.

But the happy holiday scenes take a dramatic turn when the youngster makes a break for it and gets lost in Blackpool amid scenes of stag and hen party goers.

Naomi Sloyan, location manager for Coronation Street, said: "We often film in Blackpool when there are happy family scenes.

"Everyone in Blackpool is always so accommodating and we have a
really good relationship with the owners of the piers and Mike Chadwick, of Blackpool Tourism, is always very helpful.

"North Pier was cleared out from around 11am until late on in the evening yesterday, while we filmed scenes.

"We're restricting filming to very close to the pier as we're tight for time and this means we don't have to move about much.

"We stay in Blackpool until 3am on Friday."

A similar missing child storyline was cancelled three years ago after the Street bosses feared there were too many similarities to the tragic Madeleine McCann case.

But insiders have insisted that the previous plot, which would have seen Freddie Peacock snatched from his bedroom by family friend Casey Carswell, is not a kidnapping storyline.

When Simon's grandparents make the disturbing discovery he is missing, the pair are joined by his dad Peter, and his girlfriend Leanne Battersby, played by actors Chris Gasgoyne and Jane Danson.

B'pool Gazette

[BigSister]

blesssssssssssssssssss. Simons great he comes in my mums work with his mum

[Scarlett.]

I wish I knew they were there, I can see the pier from my hotel

[BigSister]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hehe

[sooty]

Chewy
Do you live in Blackpool?

[sooty]

I missed the last night episode as I have to attend my husband that very moment.
I only heard talking briefly.

Well I will watch the repeat one at the weekend. :(

[BigSister]

sharon marshall confirms on twitter that molly is pregnant but they havent decided who the father is *headbang*

[sooty]

Oh,,,.

I feel sorry for Tyron he is the father or not.

What happend to Simon?

[Scarlett.]

Chewy
Do you live in Blackpool?

Yep :D

[Scarlett.]

:D

[sooty]

Yep :D

I would love to visit Winter Gardens one day.:blush:

[Smithy]

I would love to visit Winter Gardens one day.:blush:

isnt that in morecambe?

[sooty]

isnt that in morecambe?

Smithy
The Winter Gardens I would love to visit is in Blackpool to see the building.

Actually I went to blackpool with my husband to watch a dancing competition in mid 1970s. (long time ago ,,, he he he)

When the next day we arrived there, he decided to go to casino.
Then it was a usual story for him, he lost all his money and we had to cut our holiday short and came home. Even he borrowed petrol money from me. (He never had a credit card)

We were a social dancer, but I wanted to dance at Winter Gardens.
But my husband is not well now so if we have a chance to go there, it will be just to see the beautiful ballroom.

[Scarlett.]

The frontage of Winter Gardens has been done up :D

[sooty]

The frontage of Winter Gardens has been done up :D

:)

[sooty]

Ciaran has come back !:elephant::elephant::elephant:

[sooty]

Oh Peter.

He almost started to drink,,,.:eek:

[Scarlett.]

I missed tonights episode

[sooty]

No~~~

[Scarlett.]

I watched the repeat, good episodes

[sooty]

:)

[sooty]

It was a Betty's 90th Birthday yesterday. Amazing she is still working.:blush:

It is very nice to see many old characters on air, but I am concerned it might put young people off. The balance is difficult.

We can not afford to lose young audience.

[Jackie]

I feel sorry for leanne all her hard work and he messed it all up,ken was right all along.