| Scarlett. |
01-02-2012 04:03 PM |
Betty's funeral to be shown off-screen
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In this week's fab Inside Soap magazine, Coronation Street Producer Phil Collinson reveals a few more details about Betty Williams' funeral.
The magazine says that "it's rumoured that, after much behind-the-scenes deliberation, Betty's funeral won't be seen on screen, with the action istead taking place at her wake. And the focus of the storyline will be on the secert that Betty guarded, which we blogged about here.
The Inside Soap article is further given weight at Digital Spy who say they "understand that a number of characters will be seen leaving for the funeral, before later returning to the pub to reminisce over Betty," and that Betty's send-off from Coronation Street will be centred around her wake.
It has now been confirmed that Bill Kenwright, who played Betty's son Gordon, will be returning for the funeral.
CS Blog
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After initial disappointment, I understand the thinking behind this, with Betty having died in real life, filming a on-screen funeral for her is awkward. Having just the wake on screen lets characters celebrate her life. |
