[BigSister]

They are decicating the show tonight I read

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Coronation Street Blog confimed it

[BigSister]

Ithought so ^_^

[Scarlett.]

I'm glad they are dedicating the episode to her, the idiots at Digital Spy are having a go at ITV for not doing it yesterday, it seems rather disrespectful for them to really really want a memorial at the end of an episode, as ITV might have been planning a tribute

[Scarlett.]

btw, on the News at Ten last night, a report came from the street, and at the end of the Street was a building site (near the Kabin/Dev's shop)

[eye sea]

I stopped watching Corrie about six months ago when it became a total farce, and the acting was terrible.

But Maggie Jones was excellent. Sadly missed. Great!

RIP.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by eye sea

I stopped watching Corrie about six months ago when it became a total farce, and the acting was terrible.

But Maggie Jones was excellent. Sadly missed. Great!

RIP.

Things will get a lot better next year, a new person will be running the show from next summer :3

[eye sea]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Things will get a lot better next year, a new person will be running the show from next summer :3

Good to hear. I might reconsider.

Next year.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by eye sea

Good to hear. I might reconsider.

Next year.

Indeed, and its an actual experienced producer

I thought that was a nice little tribute, nothing OTT, also I'm glad they didnt do the whole "IAC coming next" hoo-har in the credits

[eye sea]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Indeed, and its an actual experienced producer

I thought that was a nice little tribute, nothing OTT, also I'm glad they didnt do the whole "IAC coming next" hoo-har in the credits

I missed the tribute show. Alas. I simply cannot stand most of the cast.

[Scarlett.]

It wasnt a tribute show, they just put a memorial on the end of the episode

[Nicky.]

Poor Maggie </3

Thoughts are with her family and friends xx

[Scarlett.]

Story from earlier today

Coronation Street this morning confirmed that tonight's episode of the Weatherfield soap will be dedicated to Maggie Jones, who passed away yesterday at the age of 75.

Digital Spy forum members were last night confused when a tribute to the actress - who played comedy legend Blanche Hunt - failed to appear, as is the usual protocol when a soap actor or actress dies.

However, a spokesperson for the show told me: "We felt that for those people who had not heard the news, it would be a huge shock for them to hear it as they settled down to watch Corrie."

They added: "Tonight is a great Barlow episode and will be dedicated to Maggie with a tribute."

Maggie's final scenes with the soap, which were filmed before she taken ill in October, aired during the 8.30pm episode on Friday, November 20 at 8.30pm.

However, I can confirm that due to the nature of episodes being filmed out of sync, she will appear in two more that will air on Monday and Friday of next week.

Digital Spy

[sooty]

I love Coronation Street.

One of big reasons is humour. I loved Blanche's dry sense of humour, specially she would say it with straight face.

Good bye, Maggie. Thank you for entertain us for a long time.

[eye sea]

Originally Posted by Chewy

It wasnt a tribute show, they just put a memorial on the end of the episode

Perhaps they'll do a Christmas special with a compilation of clips.

[BigSister]

awwwwwwww i was wondering when her final scenes will air

[Tom]

Its going to be so weird knowing shes dead yet this is new

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by eye sea

Perhaps they'll do a Christmas special with a compilation of clips.

Possibly, I'd like to see an episode modeled after Emmerdale's Farewell Jack episode, that was really really touching, and very well made

Blanche will also be on Corrie next week in two episodes

[Tom]

Blanche at her best pmsl

Youtube video

[Scarlett.]

I remember watching that scene with my brother, we were both laughing out loud

[BigSister]

my favourite was the postman pat one

[Tom]

Watching This Morning. The soap woman said Blanche is on tonight and again on Friday then thats (sadly) it

[\PJ/]

Sharon marshell.

[Scarlett.]

Nah I heard she was on later in December

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Boxer Stephen Bell has signed up for a guest role in ITV soap Coronation Street.

The 34-year-old, who was captain of the England boxing team at the Commonwealth Games in 2002, is playing a soldier in bad boy Gary Windass's (Mikey North) new Army plotline.

Bell started filming for the drama in Manchester today. It is believed that he arrived on set with a black eye and cut to his face after losing out to John Simpson during a boxing match in Newcastle on Saturday.

Speaking to The Times, he commented: "They knew I was boxing this weekend, but I hope they won't be too upset."

Meanwhile, a Weatherfield source told DS: "Stephen's playing a squaddie friend of Gary as part of his Army storyline. He's in for four episodes to begin with but he may be seen more in the future, depending on how Gary's storyline plays out."

Bell, who has previously appeared in Shameless and worked as a model, will be seen on screen for the first time at the end of February.

Digi Spy

[\PJ/]

Do you remember that other women who used to talk about soaps?