Coronation St. discussion

[Scarlett.]

Lol I hope so too...but I don't know how that'd happen xD

[Scarlett.]

I noticed this in Monday's episode
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/untitled-3.png

Wonder if they're making Victoria Court an actual building as they will have to show the back? xD

[Scarlett.]

Underworld's sump

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/untitled-4.png

[Smithy]

http://i2.cdnds.net/10/31/550w_soaps_soap_scoop_080810_corrie_01.jpg

The New Underworld :D

[RichardWells]

Looks like the tram crash is gonna be part of a live episode according to the People newspaper.

Live episodes are becoming such a dime a dozen now lol.

[Scarlett.]

http://i2.cdnds.net/10/31/550w_soaps_soap_scoop_080810_corrie_01.jpg

The New Underworld :D

Wow looks...different xD

[seanraff07]

http://i2.cdnds.net/10/31/550w_soaps_soap_scoop_080810_corrie_01.jpg

The New Underworld :D

Oh Natasha is raging.:D

[Scarlett.]

poor Tash! xD

I like how they've changed the look from blue at last xD it looks smaller too

[seanraff07]

poor Tash! xD

I like how they've changed the look from blue at last xD it looks smaller too

She was a bitch to Leanne for no reason so that's what she deserves!:D

[Scarlett.]

Fishwick has a new job! :D

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon16aug-fri20aug/ded2bdf2-e6d2-490a-a1f2-27a9f24f8a15/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

[Smithy]

I forgot it was on today, I thought it was a wednesday ;o

[Scarlett.]

Silly Smithy! We see the new Underworld tonight :3

[seanraff07]

I forgot it was on today, I thought it was a wednesday ;o

Waken up eh!!:shocked:

Bianca is in a spot of bother in EE.:hugesmile:

[seanraff07]

Silly Smithy! We see the new Underworld tonight :3

:dance:

[Scarlett.]

It has something the last one didn't have...a skelington :]

[Smithy]

It won't be a skellington yet, just a nice rotting corpse :)

[Scarlett.]

A Fishwick sandwich :)

[Smithy]

rofl

[Smithy]

I read in the NOTW today that David tries to kill Graham, by mowing him down (with a car) :o

[Scarlett.]

I saw that too, not sure if it's true though, sounded a little fake

[Jords]

Nooooo! I think David still likes him so he wouldnt do that..

[Scarlett.]

David doesn't have it in him anymore to hurt anyone like that

[Smithy]

He may do it by accident

[Scarlett.]

He doesn't even have a car though xD

[Smithy]

Didn't stop him stealing one and driving to the lakes :P

[Scarlett.]

That was Nicky's! I just can't see David doing it xD

[Smithy]

Oh, I also still think Natasha does herself in, apparently Phil Collinson is sweeping the place for bugs, to stop plots leaking.

[Scarlett.]

but Sharon Marshall confirmed she didn't and she's in the know from the Street about these things...though I like not knowing what's coming up anymore :D

[Smithy]

:(

Is it bad I want her to kill herself?

[Scarlett.]

Yes! Naughty Smithy!

[Smithy]

:sad:

I like her as a character, but I'd just be so enthralling to watch

[Scarlett.]

I think Jack will commit suicide in the Joinery rubble

[Smithy]

Oh no, that'd be awful D:

How could he anyway? :S

[Scarlett.]

well easy, he'd just make sure he's fatally injured :P it could tie in with the rumoured "Vera's Ghost"

[Smithy]

Make sure he's fatally injured?

But if he doesn't know it's gonna happen how can he make sure of that D:
I don't think he'll die there tbh, he doesn't seem like the sorta person who'd use the joinery, he'd be loyal to the Rovers :D

[Scarlett.]

It depends, it could be Molly and Ty's leaving do :p

[Smithy]

I suppose, but where would the baby be D;

[Scarlett.]

The Alahan's ;) Claire would be babysitting :3

[Smithy]

She'll have left by then D:

Her departure storyline starts next week

[Scarlett.]

I heard they're staying until the 50th and the other storyline was a fake :p

[Smithy]

I don't think so D:

Aadi is left critically ill next week but I don't know why

[Scarlett.]

He's nearly hit by a car this week

[Smithy]

No it's next week it said in the TV mag, i.e the week starting the 23rd

[Scarlett.]

Well we shall wait and see :p

[CarlaConnor]

I think it was a fake storyline too.... it would be good for the peacocks to die in the tram crash :D

[Scarlett.]

I think Ashley will at least, then Claire will decide to move away

[Smithy]

Well we shall wait and see :p
On Aug 27th
Sunita has collected the twins from Claire's, but when Aadi is taken ill and suddenly won't wake up, he's rushed to hospital.

The Alahans are devastated to be told that Aadi's suffered a fractured skull and has a bleed on the brain. Will he come through surgery and what caused his sudden injury?

:D

[Scarlett.]

Shurrup :p xD

[Scarlett.]

Dr. Who's best director has followed Phil Collinson to Coronation Street, Graeme Harper's work first direction work will appear on screen throughout wedding week, in which Roy Cropper and Hayley are married. Harper directed hit episodes of Dr. Who, such as 'The Waters of Mars'.

[Scarlett.]

See the pic of Jim outside the set here (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3090221/Charlie-Lawson-to-make-brief-return-to-Corrie-as-Jim-McDonald.html)

[Smithy]

Chewy that picture is over a week old :@

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, but it was never posted :P
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31845030@N08/4905929122/in/photostream/
So, here, if you're gonna moan, fresh pics of Becky and Steve playing footie on the red rec
:p :D

[Scarlett.]

http://weatherfieldgazette.com/mediac/400_0/media/Coronation$20Street$20area$20map.jpg

[Smithy]

I can see ma house from dere :hugesmile:

[CarlaConnor]

Which house is it???? xD

[Scarlett.]

lmao smivvy xD you can see where the tram will come off can't you? xD

Check it out! Karen's exit! I wish they'd use the full Corrie theme for exits more often
UPs-D6Y7shE

[Smithy]

lmao smivvy xD you can see where the tram will come off can't you? xD

Check it out! Karen's exit! I wish they'd use the full Corrie theme for exits more often
UPs-D6Y7shE

Yep, that nice little bend in the line will allow it to smash nicely into the street :hugesmile:

And omg you forget how many characters have left since then

[Scarlett.]

indeed lol, I hope Natasha gets that exit theme, Phil seems to be the sort who will bring that back xD

[Smithy]

No -.-

Natasha won't get an exit theme, unless it's played at her funeral

[Scarlett.]

She will! She is Natashaluv!

[Scarlett.]

Just spotted this on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agonoid/4910983555/in/photostream/

Seems they have a police station set xD

[skkc16]

just thought i would come and post that im LOVING the sophie and sian storyline, i heard they get caught kissing by claire next week while they are baby sitting...i think thats when things start to unravel for them. cant wait, i dont think they get shown enough on the show

[MojoNixon]

mmm......

[Scarlett.]

I wasn't liking it, but I did in last nights episodes, apparently

It all comes out at Roy and Hayley's wedding!

[Scarlett.]

The Renshaw twins!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bViZUVajspo/THEHfCkqeUI/AAAAAAAAB58/uKegDvOj5Xc/s1600/renshaw.jpg

:D

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BUTCHER Ashley Peacock and his family will bid “au revoir” to the Street – bymoving to France in a cheeky “froggie bashing” storyline.

Corrie favourites Ashley and Claire – played by Julia Howarth and Steven Arnold – have been axed by new boss Phil Collinson. They survive the Christmas tram crash that wipes out a string of characters. But Ashley faces pressure to leave with their sons and Claire’s mum Yvonne.

He tells Claire: “They don’t need butchers over there because all they do is eat onions.” He is backed by cabbie Lloyd Mullaney, who says: “All they do is sit in cafes gurning and shrugging their shoulders”

Pal Steve McDonald warns that France’s President Sarkozy is “in the pockets of the Germans” and tells Ash to fight Claire and Yvonne “on the beaches of Normandy”. But Ashley finally admits defeat.

The People

Could be a fake?

[Scarlett.]

The Renshaw twins!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bViZUVajspo/THEHfCkqeUI/AAAAAAAAB58/uKegDvOj5Xc/s1600/renshaw.jpg

:D

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BUTCHER Ashley Peacock and his family will bid “au revoir” to the Street – bymoving to France in a cheeky “froggie bashing” storyline.

Corrie favourites Ashley and Claire – played by Julia Howarth and Steven Arnold – have been axed by new boss Phil Collinson. They survive the Christmas tram crash that wipes out a string of characters. But Ashley faces pressure to leave with their sons and Claire’s mum Yvonne.

He tells Claire: “They don’t need butchers over there because all they do is eat onions.” He is backed by cabbie Lloyd Mullaney, who says: “All they do is sit in cafes gurning and shrugging their shoulders”

Pal Steve McDonald warns that France’s President Sarkozy is “in the pockets of the Germans” and tells Ash to fight Claire and Yvonne “on the beaches of Normandy”. But Ashley finally admits defeat.

The People

Could be a fake?

[Smithy]

The People can be hit and miss, I'll wait and see what other papers say before I believe it

[Scarlett.]

Aye, and it's mostly been miss for the last few weeks xD

[Tom4784]

It sounds very meh. A fake story I'm thinking.

Who are the twins? Are they new characters or something?

[Scarlett.]

lol they're always being mentioned but never seen, then they bumbled into the Salon on Friday xD I can't see Ashley moving to France, maybe the storyline is half true, but it turns out they don't go, they'll probably leave the street and move somewhere else in England

[Smithy]

I think they were just extras for an episode


And I was wondering, how was the new bar supposed to be damaged if the tram crash badly if it goes like this:

http://i33.tinypic.com/241nkf4.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Hmm you're right, and I think the Joinery bar is the part that collapses...

[Scarlett.]

Also, see this pic
http://yfrog.com/jb43mj

you can see where the top point of the viaduct is, if it was to go flying off at that height, I can see it taking out the Kabin and Corner shop still

[Smithy]

I suppose what they could do is,

http://i38.tinypic.com/2eyyhye.jpg

the viaduct collapses on the big black splodge, and then the tram flies into the Kabin and the second one sort of rolls off and hits the corner shop

[Scarlett.]

Aye, that's similar to the Mirror's pic, I can see it happening if the track falls slightly sideways as the tram goes over it, then the track and tram topple off!

[Scarlett.]

Pics from Corrie filming
http://c0013464.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_26d410c

For the DVD I think

[Scarlett.]

Apparently the A+C exit storyline is a fake

[Kerry]

Poor Becky and Steve :(

[Smithy]

When is Tracy coming back, I miss her :sad:

[Scarlett.]

At the end of the year :P

[Smithy]

Oh dya reckon she'll be back for the tram crash?

[Kerry]

Nooooooooo no Tracy :bawling:

[Scarlett.]

I'm not sure how she returns xD

[Smithy]

She walks out of the door

duh

[Scarlett.]

Oh and the police forget about the murder charge? :p

[Kerry]

Probably an open prison or something but I don't see how

[Smithy]

Oh and the police forget about the murder charge? :p

She hit's them on the head, and they get amnesia and she's like oh hai Im meant to go to the dentist Im gunna be late, can I go now plz, and they're like ya sure

[Jase.]

Yeah, I'm really intrigued as to how Tracey is going to get out of prison...from a life sentence for murder.. :joker:

[Scarlett.]

I think some new "evidence" will come to light and Tracy will appeal

[Mrluvaluva]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/avulavulrm/31072010285.jpg

Oh dear..

[Scarlett.]

Haha next week looks to be epic :D So much stuff happening all over the street

[Scarlett.]

I liked this shot from last Monday
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_phZfDvMnOGE/THPk4zklr_I/AAAAAAAABgc/q6O5XDlqGuY/s1600/Aug+16+2010+Bill+Builders+Yard%5B3%5D.png

[Scarlett.]

Unlike it's neighbour viaduct, the Rosamund Street viaduct has got a lick of paint

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/untitled1-1.png

this is what it used to look like

http://www.corrie.net/profiles/places/set2000/set2000viaduct.jpg

[Smithy]

Oh I missed that :'(

[Scarlett.]

I think it's been changed for HD, looks brighter xD

[Smithy]

No I mean This Morning

[Scarlett.]

It's on the This Morning website xD

[Scarlett.]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs377.snc4/46060_426442517658_75373902658_5171976_3488949_n.j pg

[Scarlett.]

apparently I hear Keith Duffy just confirmed this on Magic Numbers

[Smithy]

What did he say?

[Scarlett.]

That there would be a live episode, he's probs in trouble with the bosses now xD

[Smithy]

Im pretty sure whats his face said there was gonna be a live episode a couple of weeks ago

[Scarlett.]

He said they're might be xD it's confirmed to be an hour long episode

[Scarlett.]

I heard there might be another explosion after the Joinery Bar one...possibly in the Rovers!

[Smithy]

Whaaaat?!

[Scarlett.]

Well the is an almighty lot of rumours flying about, but apparently the tram sets of a series of events that lead to an explosion further up Coronation Street!

[Smithy]

:o

But didnt they say they'd be using the Rovers as refuge afterwards?

[Scarlett.]

Indeed! :eek:

[Scarlett.]

I hope theres some big stunts in the live episode, Corrie are really going all out with this

[Scarlett.]

Keith Duffy has said that Coronation Street will air a live episode to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The actor revealed the news during an appearance on ITV1's Magic Numbers, following an admission from producer Phil Collinson in June that he was considering staging a live episode.

Host Stephen Mulhern asked: "Is it true that they are definitely going to do a live episode to celebrate the 50th [anniversary]?"

Duffy replied: "I don't know if I'm allowed to tell you this, but yes, they are!"

Earlier this month, The People reported that producers were planning a live episode which would focus on the aftermath of the forthcoming tram crash stunt.

Speaking at the time, a source said: "There's a real buzz around the live episode. Everyone wants things to go off without a single cock-up - no messed-up line or moving dead body."

The show celebrates its 50th birthday in December.

Digital Spy

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/38b9c9d7-694e-4144-a6cc-e932885ca36f/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/3304cde2-ad99-4fb6-ac97-050b8de741d2/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/1be26241-1c8d-4b1c-a2f0-143215117a59/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
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http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/b0dd73ec-c8a2-4ff6-95b9-f259021e0040/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/a554d59d-13fa-44b2-9ac1-0cc5efe45efb/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/b9d34568-9d20-4440-af64-36f65cdf597f/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/208a177c-fcba-4335-8f83-d3cd353881dc/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/05d82c56-b651-4fbc-9e04-f9859d39051b/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/sun5sept-fri10sept/db73eae8-e5b2-4018-be45-ca64f45392f0/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

[Scarlett.]

See pics of the wedding dress shopping here
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3119828/Corries-Leanne-Battersby-argues-with-jealous-ex-Nick-Tilsley.html

[Scarlett.]

Just seen an advert on ITV for Corrie

[Smithy]

I saw it too, the molvin one

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I think the storyline has improved since it returned

[Scarlett.]

"It's eleven years since we last registered to be married and we were told that we could not. We have remained still and the world has turned to meet us. My message to you, Hayley, is this. The world can change its rules, its laws, its opinions, as frequently as it chooses, but I will remain standing beside you."
- Roy Cropper

[Scarlett.]

Corrie is set to introduce 'story associates' (also Emmerdale too), this will bring it in line with soaps like EastEnders and Hollyoaks - Story associates are small teams of creative minds who come up with new storylines and monitor them


Coronation Street producers are looking to recruit a new breed of writers and soap fanatics to help them create fresh plot-lines for the popular ITV stalwart. It is understood to be the first time ‘story associates’ will be used on the show.

How-Do is awaiting information from ITV on the exact of the size of the group and how it will function, but has already been informed that the broadcaster is hoping to attract a broad mix of writers and soap fans to reflect and build on the show’s diverse audience groups.

It marks, as was imparted to How-Do, a “completely new way” of influencing and moulding the show.

Story associates are not a new concept in the creation and evolution of storylines, but this is a first for Coronation Street.

It is expected that a similar talent pool will also be called in to work on Emmerdale at a later date.

Those that succeed in gaining a berth on the initiative will work alongside Coronation Street’s story editor, series editor and producer.

[Smithy]

:o

*applies*

[Scarlett.]

It sounds exciting, its about time there was a change in the writing process, hopefully it will mean we will see less of the writers favourite characters too

[Scarlett.]

A pic from DS - Notice we see the Rovers kitchen for the first time!

http://i1.cdnds.net/10/35/550w_soaps_scoop_050910_corrie.jpg

[Nicky.]

I watched this in Media today...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cEKWM_la-U
Siannnn.

[Scarlett.]

SFiKA-bFhP8

[Scarlett.]

I recently started writing for the big Coronation Street Blog, here is my latest post about Sophie's location xD

http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/location-location-location.html

[Smithy]

That is some keen knowledge D:

I think they should bring back Angela Harris for a one off too, she's due out this year

[Scarlett.]

I agree, though what would she be back for?

[Smithy]

I dunno, but it'd be nice if she just sorta dropped in to catch up with people, telling them all she's moved to ...... and is doing well.

[Scarlett.]

I watched this in Media today...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cEKWM_la-U
Siannnn.

OMFG O_O xD

and I suppose Smivvy lol

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley faces emotional turmoil next week when his girlfriend Natasha Blakeman makes a suicide attempt. The tragic moment takes place after Gail makes the shocking discovery that Natasha is no longer pregnant and has been lying to everyone for weeks. When Gail reveals all to Nick, Natasha's whole world falls apart and, fearing she has nothing to live for, the hairdresser takes an overdose of pills. Nick later finds Natasha unconscious at the flat, and he calls an ambulance before facing a tense and heartbreaking wait to see whether she'll pull through. DS recently chatted to Nick's portrayer Ben Price to find out more.

The week starts off on a happy note for Nick when he decides to propose to Natasha - why has he come to that decision?
"It comes from a sense of responsibility and a sense of doing the right thing for his baby. He's thinking about everything that happened with Leanne and the abortion ten years ago, and he's trying to atone for that. It may not be perfect, but it's the right thing to do - he's certain that he's doing the right thing, and Nick doesn't always do that!"

Natasha has been behaving quite strangely due to her pregnancy lie - doesn't Nick suspect that something is amiss?
"No, he doesn't have any suspicions! I think it's important that the audience are let in on the secret, but Nick would never know what was going on, as you just wouldn't jump to that conclusion. If someone's pregnant, you never know what they're thinking, and their hormones will be all over the place, so he doesn't suspect at all."

Nick proposes to Natasha
Nick's proposal takes place in front of the entire factory workforce - why does he make it so public?
"It's a mistake! Sean and Julie are talking to Nick about the engagement ring, and then Natasha comes in about something else, so they tell Nick, 'Oh go on, you might as well propose to her while you're both here'! I don't think that Nick would ever normally choose a public proposal - and certainly not in Underworld!"

How does Natasha react to the proposal?
"She's quite shocked and you can definitely see that in her face. Nick notices that, but I think he believes it's just because she's unsure, rather than because she's keeping a secret. Nick tries to reassure her, saying that even though it's a shock, and they're in the middle of Underworld, it's the right thing to do. But there's obviously a lot more going on with Natasha and her emotions than Nick realises."

Natasha is stunned when Gail says she knows the truth
Things go wrong for them both when Gail tells Nick that Natasha has been lying to him. How does Nick react?
"At first, he doesn't believe Gail and he gets angry at her when she starts saying these things about Natasha. Nick knows that Gail never liked Natasha, and I think that's quite a normal reaction from Nick - it's just the way you are with your mum. Gail has never really liked anyone that Nick has been with, and doesn't really have a good word to say about anyone! So at first, Nick puts it down to that."

What's his reaction when he discovers that Gail is telling the truth?
"It hits him really hard, and he starts crying. Nick's whole world has collapsed, and he's not used to that. Also, I think that losing another child is very difficult for him. He gets terribly upset about it."

Does his attitude towards Natasha change straight away?
"I think he realises that Natasha is quite damaged. I think that the audience will expect one kind of reaction from Nick, but actually not get it. I also think that Nick realises he's got to change his ways. It becomes clear that Natasha is very mixed up, and I think it's going to take a long time for him to work out what's going on and what's happening."

Nick and Leanne accompany Natasha in the ambulance
Nick later finds Natasha unconscious at the flat. Was that quite a dark scene to film?
"Yeah, it was. It's the last thing that Nick wants - he doesn't want her to be hurt, and I think he's very conscious of that all the way through. He doesn't want to hurt Natasha and just wants to make sure that she's alright. It's obvious that their relationship doesn't have a future, but he wants to be there for her. So when Nick finds Natasha at the flat, he's devastated. It's such a bad place for Natasha to be in - she's got herself into some bad places in her head, and it's caused by things that may not be as bad as they seem."

We see Leanne accompany Nick to the hospital with Natasha - is she there purely as a friend?
"I think so - Nick is definitely treating it as just a friendship thing. But he and Leanne were young lovers, and he knows her really well. She's a friend for him at a time when he's incredibly lost. He doesn't know what to do, as he isn't used to those kind of situations. This has big repercussions for Nick, and it even has big repercussions for Leanne. It's a big moment for both of them."

Nick refuses to talk to Gail as the paramedics load Natasha into an ambulance
Does Nick immediately feel guilty about everything that's happened with Natasha?
"Yeah, he feels terribly guilty. It hits him very hard, and I actually think that it hits him very hard for a long time. In the scenes that I'm filming now, I'm still playing that. Nick's slight cockiness leaves him for a bit, and he's a bit more chaste about things. It's a big story for him, especially as he's spent years making sure that people don't get inside his head or get too close to him."

We can't reveal the outcome of Natasha's suicide attempt, but have you enjoyed showing the emotional side of Nick during filming for this storyline?
"Yeah, I've really enjoyed it. It's nice to play a character one way, and then have the audience suddenly realise that maybe they've been seeing a bit of a front. He'll go back and put his armour back on, but it's nice to show all facets of a character. Nick isn't just one way - he's got a lot of things that trouble him, and the stuff with both Leanne and Natasha is unresolved for him. The audience will realise that Nick perhaps isn't the man they thought he was…"

I recently had a chat with Coronation Street actor Ben Price to hear about the devastating times ahead for Nick Tilsley after his girlfriend Natasha Blakeman takes an overdose of pills.

Click here to read the main part of the chat, which sees Ben offer his take on the dramatic new storyline.

Read on, however, for bonus bits from the interview - including Ben's thoughts on the future of Nick's love life and Corrie's 50th anniversary!

What are your thoughts on Rachel Leskovac's departure from the show?
"I loved working with her, but I think she went out on a brilliant story. I think that she's a brilliant actress and she's still going to get work afterwards. I was really pleased for her, because she got such a fantastic storyline and she did it brilliantly. That's the way you want to leave a show - you don't want to turn left out of Dev's shop and never come back, you want a series of stories that really make people remember you. Rachel is very, very good - and she'll have no trouble working after Corrie."

You mentioned earlier that we see a real change in Nick after this storyline - will that mean a change in the way he treats people?
"A bit! He'll still be a bit unpleasant with the factory workers - people like Sean and Janice! But I think we'll see a change in his relationship with his mum - that's a big change, as his mum was right. We'll also maybe see a bit of a change with his brother, but there'll always be some tension there. And maybe a bit of a change with Leanne, as he realises what he did have and what he left. I think that's the big change - realising what he could have had."

Would you like to see Nick get back with Leanne?
"There'd have to be a big journey to get to that point, but yeah, I would. But who knows? I don't know how it's going to go! But I think that would be great. But I think it could also be great if there's someone else on the Street who could come into his life. It's nice to keep spicing things up, really."

Coronation Street 50th Anniversary logo
Do you know whether Nick will play much of a part in the 50th anniversary episodes?
"I haven't got a clue, genuinely! I haven't had one script showing what happens, and I don't know what happens in the live episode either. I'll only know before the anniversary episodes, so I don't know at all what's going to happen."

Are you hoping to be involved in the live episode?
"I'm quite happy to be, but I'm also quite happy not to be! It's their choice. I'm just happy to get the stories I'm getting, as they've been great, but if the stories stop and someone else comes to the forefront, then that's how the show works. There's some characters that have been here longer than I have, so that could be a big episode for them."

Are the cast nervous about the live ep?
"Well, it's a bit far away, but yeah - it's not going to be a breeze and it's going to be very big, and very ambitious! But we've still got a lot of stuff to film. It's only September, and there's a lot of stuff to come before that…"

[Smithy]

As of Today Coronation Street is the longest running soap in the world :D

[Scarlett.]

w00t!

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street is to get a special award at the Rose d’Or Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Wednesday next week. Simon Gregson and Katherine Kelly (Steve and Becky McDonald) will be flown out to pick up the award recognising half a century of soap success.

Festival director Rolf Probala said it was a unanimous decision to present the show with the Rose d’Or Golden Jubilee Award. He said: “Over its entire run, the series has shown originality, creativity and innovation, all the qualities which are the foundation of our awards. A further testimony is that the programme, 50 years after its first transmission, is as popular as ever and is still a huge ratings hit in the UK. Furthermore, Coronation Street is regarded as the gold standard by other similar programmes outside Britain.”

Coronation Street Blog (http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.com/)

[Scarlett.]

What was up with Kerian's face last night?

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/untitled2-1.png

[BigSister]

woop woop ^_^

[Scarlett.]

In two months William Roache will become the worlds longest serving actor

[Smithy]

What was up with Kerian's face last night?

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/untitled2-1.png

ikr!!!!

I thought someone had sat on his eyebrows or something and they'd sunk into his face

[Scarlett.]

lol popular opinion is botox xD

[Smithy]

Thats like, had the opposite effect :laugh2:

[Kerry]

lol popular opinion is botox xD

More like Bolloxed

[Scarlett.]

lol did'nt Barbara Knox (Rita) have a facelift recently too? xD

[Kerry]

lol did'nt Barbara Knox (Rita) have a facelift recently too? xD

Not sure but she's looked exactly the same for the last decade or two

[Scarlett.]

lol most likely then :p

[Scarlett.]

http://i2.cdnds.net/10/37/soaps_corrie_trevor_punches_nick_1.jpg
http://i2.cdnds.net/10/37/soaps_corrie_trevor_punches_nick_2.jpg

[Smithy]

Why does Trevor look twice the size of nick in the first pic

[Kerry]

Why does Trevor look twice the size of nick in the first pic

He's further forward. Looks like the pics are in reverse (check out the background)

[Kerry]

Actually thats really odd. Why is he further forward in the first pic?

[BigSister]

lol look at juilles face

[BB_Eye]

Actually thats really odd. Why is he further forward in the first pic?
Nevermind that, why does Sean disappear into thin air?

[Jords]

Haha Nick gets another punch.

[Kerry]

Nevermind that, why does Sean disappear into thin air?

:shocked:

[Jords]

Nevermind that, why does Sean disappear into thin air?

Isnt he just behind Trevor? You can see his head just popping up..

[Kerry]

Oh Seans behind Trevor... just (second pic)..... WTF?! :joker:

[Kerry]

Must be two different camera angles but very odd

[Visage]

I'm not impressed with Trev in the factory, it all happened over night and just felt rushed. Why would a business women take on someone who isn't qualified in any area to that of a duty manager?

He just comes across as really out of place in this story, it just doesn't work at all.

[Scarlett.]

lol the pics are just publicity pics taken seperate from filming :p

I agree about Trevor in the factory

[seanraff07]

Go on Trevor.. i think it's been such a shame on him recently!

[Scarlett.]

Be prepared for some big announcements on Friday, that's all I'm saying ;)

[Jords]

Be prepared for some big announcements on Friday, that's all I'm saying ;)

:o

On what?

[Scarlett.]

The 50th ;)

[Smithy]

Chewy if you know something we're gonna use nipple twisters till you tell :nono:

[Jords]

:o

Although Im not sure I want to know who actually dies, might keep it secret for suspense.

[Scarlett.]

Okay, all I know is its the big press launch this Friday, and all the big websites ect. are invited, so we will be hearing lots of news

[Visage]

I can't wait!

[Smithy]

I hope they're just gonna be announcing, sorta how it happens, like how the joinery explodes or w/e, not anything about certain characters leaving

[Scarlett.]

I think the main topics will be

Special shows in the anniversary week
Scheduling
A short run through of what exactly will happen and a small set tour :p

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon27sept-fri1oct/ed1f62af-5cd4-46d8-8a22-9ffbccbf0a8c/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon27sept-fri1oct/9026a56a-3f0a-46cd-a5d1-932292f82e0e/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon27sept-fri1oct/a2dbab65-1af6-4908-8e85-76ad71beb3c2/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon27sept-fri1oct/f43ef1dd-3e80-4aaf-8e2f-4a866cfa239f/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturepreview/mon27sept-fri1oct/4ea988b2-4679-4e20-8ad2-0f9095a1c210/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

[Kerry]

:shocked:

[Scarlett.]

For those who are concerned about the scenes
David realises what he is doing before anything happens

[Callum]

Do Peter and Carla start an affair then?

[Kerry]

For those who are concerned about the scenes
David realises what he is doing before anything happens

Good. Cos he needs a knee in the wotsits if not :mad:

[Scarlett.]

Do Peter and Carla start an affair then?

Not quite sure yet, it seems it will be though :p

Good. Cos he needs a knee in the wotsits if not :mad:

indeed !

[Smithy]

little bit of casual rape there :|

[seanraff07]

David starting to grow a beard i see!

[bbfan1991]

:devil: Demon David is back again, i'll feel for Tina when this is shown but she's another character that grates on me at the moment...

[Scarlett.]

She hasn't been on screen since July :p

[Scarlett.]

A very rare pic here from the Corrie pilot, that was never aired and no longer exists, except for in this picture

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ieqsyxnYlNo/SIYcC_-VROI/AAAAAAAACSg/O-SqYRhshaI/s1600/dry_run_ena_minnie_martha_1960_1.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Here's the pics

http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/00b440dc-30db-484b-8c6a-688570133833/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/f23c4885-7f8f-4237-adcc-9a49125cecc4/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/d82f653d-3283-45f8-9f04-272c754824d3/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/ca7e845b-4fb4-4331-8992-50b822c3b460/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/3f95b00d-1423-49ca-86c4-04333632d60c/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/92b4ee96-4d50-4726-8053-72d4e315d3c8/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100
http://www.itv.com/soaps/coronationstreet/pictures/picturespecials/insidesoapnominees/090aa2d1-70ae-43ef-ac24-9b73ce85d4c2/PreviewFile.jpg.ashx?w=640&q=100

[Scarlett.]

-QOv3Gcd74w

The tram at the end D:

[Smithy]

Ciarans face is back to normal :L

and vote for Corrie at the NTA's :D

http://www.nationaltvawards.com/home

[Scarlett.]

lol yeah xD

[Scarlett.]

Anyone like meh sig? xD

[Kerry]

I didn't recognise Graham :shocked: (It is Graham is't it?)

[Scarlett.]

In the photoshoot? Yep that's him xD

[Scarlett.]

Jail or no Jail for Gail?

I love how twisted she's starting to become

[Smithy]

Yes, jail for gail

[Scarlett.]

I agree! Though I don't want her off the screen

[joeysteele]

Not jailed but she must lose her job and also be barred form working in any environment where confidential matters relating to anyone are kept ever again.
However since her actions led to someone trying to take their life, then she should also at least get a suspended jail sentence for technical assault or causing another to harm themself.
Yes, I know its only a programme but it needs to get matters like this right, it cannot be seen that anyone employed at a Surgery can get away with revealing confidential matters publicly about them.

[Scarlett.]

I agree with that, I hope Natasha makes sure that Gail is punished, I think it might just be harsh words though and she wont report Gail

[flemin]

Anyone like meh sig? xD
I always love your sigs and avatarts. I particularly liked that christmas one you had a few years ago.

[Scarlett.]

Ahhh that one :D lol

I like how my current one shows the three places that will be hit by the tram xD

[flemin]

It's awesome Chewy, and you should definately to an xmas one again this year.

[Scarlett.]

I might lol :p

[flemin]

YAY :dance:

[Scarlett.]

I wonder how Tracy will be released?

[flemin]

Dunno. That's one of the many things I'm looking forward to in the next year. Ken and Deidre's reactions are gonna be priceless, plus all the repercussions it has for other characters such as Gail.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I hope we see different dimensions to her too, and avoid the whole one dimensional bitch, Tracy was best when Ray came back to the street

[flemin]

Yup I agree. Though it's always most fun when she's a bitch. Remember Roy coming down the stairs while the Barlows were having breakfast? I nearly died laughing!

[Scarlett.]

lol poor Roy xD and 'Patience' wasnt even his! D:

[flemin]

I know, it was tragic watching him scrub himself in the shower after.

[Scarlett.]

Poor Royston :(

I think I'd actually like Tracy to move back in with Steve :D can you imagine them in the Rovers together? xD

[flemin]

Lol, that's a scary thought. Though that begs the question what would happen to Becky? Maybe she could move back with Royston and Hayls :D

[Scarlett.]

That'd be brilliant :D

[flemin]

It would be like the good ol' days again :D

[Scarlett.]

Aye, what do you think of Michelle going to work in the factory instead of the Rovers? I think it's a good idea

[flemin]

Initially I thought it was a really bad idea, but now, having thought about it, I agree with you. She'll hopefully intergrate with more of the cast this way.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, she needed repositioning, now she will have a purpose, the spare tool son is going (well...to Uni lol) and she's gonna get a partner in the form of Kerian

[flemin]

Oh, she gets with kieran, didn't see that one coming ;) Hopefully this means an end to their contrived flirting. I love Michelle though, and Kym Marsh.

[Scarlett.]

Same here, her character was annoying a few years back with "Schteve", but since then she's gotten better

[flemin]

lol @ spare tool son. Ryan's such a douche.

[Scarlett.]

lol indeed he is xD

[flemin]

Yup, I've always liked Michelle, it's a shame she was used so much in the first half of 08.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, that dreadful child swap storyline dented her character too

[flemin]

Oh God don't remind me. Any character becomes annoying when they're onscreen for most of the episode every episode.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, thank god Phil Collinson knows this

[flemin]

I love what he's done with the show.

[Scarlett.]

Me too, last week, Kylie was dominating the show, this week we've moved onto a different set of characters

[flemin]

I like the way there's always at least two main storylines going on each episode but we also see other characters aswell for maybe like one scene or something e.g. that scene with Fiz and John on Friday. Gives a sense of life going on. Under Kym Crowther on the hand, if you saw Tony e.g. in the first scene, guarantee most of the episode would be about Tony. Huge chunks of the cast would be off screen for months on end. It was terrible. Now, every character plays a part.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, it's like Natasha's story hits Fiz's story as we're reminded they still exist, the street just feels a lot more alive

[flemin]

There's still a few duds though e.g. Julie. Know what's happening with her.

[Scarlett.]

I think Julie is good where she is, she's more of a background character, I like Kirk as Chesney's older brother

[flemin]

Did I say anything about Kirk? :D

[Scarlett.]

lol no, I was just bringing him up

I think he is a good character :p he was used well in the Gary story

[flemin]

I still miss Blanche though :(

[Kerry]

Re- Gail yes, bang her up

[Scarlett.]

Me too :p

anyway, I'm off to bed now :p

Night!

[flemin]

Nos da.

[Kerry]

Nos da.

Oooh you're Welsh

[Scarlett.]

The Flintstones also celebrated their 50th yesterday, so the Coronation Stret Blog made this

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5xq_pNcyxc0/TKTLlqYvMVI/AAAAAAAAALs/33gsQ8Yg1oM/s1600/flintstones.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Corrie have just announced the casting of the driver of the fateful tram that will crash through Coronation Street, as part of the show's spectacular 50th anniversary episodes.

Actor Tom Burroughs has been revealed as the man who will be behind the wheel, when the tram is forced off the rails with devastating consequences.

However, Tom is no stranger to the cobbles, having previously appeared as a nurse in 2007. He has also been in Emmerdale and acted extensively on stage and in theatre.

Our press office revealed that Tom is due to take part in some impressive night shooting and will be working with legendary 'Doctor Who' and 'Corrie' director Graeme Harper, who has plenty of experience filming big explosions!

Stay tuned for more coverage of Corrie's 50th by signing up to the Weatherfield Gazette, our free email newsletter, or by following ITVCorrie on Twitter and joining in with our Facebook fans.

ITV.com

[Smithy]

If he's one of the 3 imma be annoyed

[Scarlett.]

4 characters will be dying, on top of that a lot of extras will be killed :p

[Smithy]

by like extra's do you mean people like Mary or just randomers

[Scarlett.]

Randomers :p the tram driver counts as one of them

[Smithy]

booo

I think it's gonna be a let down :bawling:, Molly's pretty much a cert, Janice is quite likely, and then we'll have maybe Mary and Schmichael killed

[Scarlett.]

Its been said that Phil wants Janice to leave alive :p

[Smithy]

hmmm

Well I hope im proved completely wrong and Im just being pessimistic :p

[Scarlett.]

I hope theres more than three deaths :p

[flamingGalah!]

Do you think they would be brave enough to kill off Betty? She's leaving isn't she as she's really old... Molly is a dead cert really & probably someone like Julie, who's a bit of a 'spare part'...

[Smithy]

Thats what Im worried about tbh, they're gonna get rid of people like Julie, Mary etc

They should kill someone like Audrey off

[Scarlett.]

But what's the point, apart from a three second moment where you go ":eek:" then a month later you realise you have lost an integral character, though I do think Dev is a goner

[flamingGalah!]

Oh no! I love Audrey! :nono: They can kill that nasty new builder bloke & Becky's sister, I don't like either of them! :D

[Scarlett.]

I like Owen :p

I'm most looking forward to the new characters and buildings

[flamingGalah!]

I like Owen :p

I'm most looking forward to the new characters and buildings

That Owen's a w***er! The way he deliberately led Eileen on, then the way he had a go at Jason & threatened Sean!! Nasty man :nono:

As an aside, do any trams in Manchester actually go over viaducts? I thought they were all on roads :puzzled:

[Scarlett.]

But Corrie needs a bad guy like him, he's not a psycho, but he's not a nice man xD

And yep, they do go along viaducts, here's one in Castlefield, Manchester, aka where Corrie is filmed (in fact the canal there is where Tony dumped Liam's phone and where Roy was pushed into the water :p)

http://www.forgottenrelics.co.uk/bridges/images/castlefield/castlefield-8.jpg

[flamingGalah!]

That's a train in that pic though??

[Scarlett.]

That is true :p but trams do go over the viaducts

arial set pic here
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3168811/50-boom-years-on-Coronation-Street.html

[flamingGalah!]

Here's a pic I found of one going over a viaduct in Manchester :D

That's codswallop from The Sun, they haven't even flimed the tram crash yet, lol. And they say that the Websters live at No.13, when they moved across the street yonks ago :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Good find!

I do have to question that straight line of debris that goes down the cobbles though lol

[Mrluvaluva]

flamingGalah! It's me Karl Kennedy. Come back....

[Scarlett.]

Lol you both on about Digital Spy? I'm Pyramidbread :3

[flamingGalah!]

flamingGalah! It's me Karl Kennedy. Come back....

You great Galah, I am back have you not been watching... I flew onto Toadie's sofa ;)