[Kerry]

Oh and saying his little swampduck one last time

[Scarlett.]

I like how it wasn't a 'death scene' it was the happiest moment Jack's had since Vera died

[Iceman]

Vera

[Kerry]

Wish they hadn't played him out with the themetune though but then again I bet he requested no fuss. I saw him on Loose Women today and he was crying

[MissKittyFantastico]

I cried

Fantastic episode, I hope he wins some kind of award for that because it was brilliantly acted.

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by MissKittyFantastico

I cried

Fantastic episode, I hope he wins some kind of award for that because it was brilliantly acted.

I'll be worse in the week when everyone finds out and I've bloody had it for his funeral

[Kazanne]

Wasn't as sad as i thought it would be but he was a good character,and will be missed.Corrie is lacking a bit in good actors,especially the younger ones,'Rosie' being the worst ever actress,will miss jack

[Kerry]

My daughter went and fetched me tissues before the show started

[Smithy]

omg, I just watched it again

Youtube video

Made me realize how much I missed Vera too

[Scarlett.]

The scenes where Jack and Vera's ashes are scattered in Blackpool too

[Z]

I tuned in tonight because I grew up watching Jack and Vera ranting and raving at each other; it seemed fitting to watch them say their final goodbye. It was really moving and I was in tears within seconds of it starting, what an amazing pair of characters; brilliant actor/actress portraying them and I don't think they could have asked for a better send off. I love you, Jack and Vera!

[Kerry]

I can't watch it again. I'm just dragging myself out of the soap sadness tonight!

[MissKittyFantastico]

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~

I'll be worse in the week when everyone finds out and I've bloody had it for his funeral

Oh lord, I hadn't even thought about the funeral part

It was so well done though, him saying his goodbyes, seeing his little swamp duck, them dancing, I agree with you about them running the titles though as usual, thats the only thing that spoilt it a bit for me.

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by Chewy

The scenes where Jack and Vera's ashes are scattered in Blackpool too

Were they wanted to retire together

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by MissKittyFantastico

Oh lord, I hadn't even thought about the funeral part

It was so well done though, him saying his goodbyes, seeing his little swamp duck, them dancing, I agree with you about them running the titles though as usual, thats the only thing that spoilt it a bit for me.

I can only think that he asked for the proper titles. He's a really humble man

[Smithy]

Bill Tarmey's final episode as Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth has been praised by critics and viewers alike.

Earlier tonight, the long-standing character died of a heart attack in the chair that his wife Vera passed away in nearly three years earlier.

The poignant episode included a guest appearance by Tarmey's former co-star Liz Dawn, who played Vera's ghost in an emotional final scene which saw the pair dance to 'Wind Beneath My Wings'.


Having seemingly joined Vera in heaven, Jack's foster son Tyrone (Alan Halsall) discovered Jack, becoming tearful before saying, 'Bye Dad'.

The Guardian's Mark Lawson described the scene as achieving "a depth unmatched in other drama", praising the show's writers for the "injection" of "magical realism".

DS forum members also paid tribute to Jack, as Cinnte commented: "That ending could not have been done any better. The camera angle focusing out onto the street was an excellent touch.


"Tyrone's reaction was excellent and the importance of Jack to Tyrone was outlined brilliantly. I definitely shed a few tears."

Meanwhile, LemonadeMan said: "You know what I loved and hated the most? You see characters like Jack and Vera reunited in death and all that history.

"All that pathos, all those little character moments come back, then you realise that's it, a link to the show's history is gone."

This is great to see

[MissKittyFantastico]

Bloody DS

Our Corrie threads are better than theirs

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~

I can only think that he asked for the proper titles. He's a really humble man

Apparently they did run the titles without an announcer saying "coming up next!"

[Smithy]

Obviously

[Scarlett.]

Corrie pulled in 11.6m in the overnights

[Scarlett.]

Oh wait, this was just tweeted

"12.3 million viewers tuned in to watch Jack Duckworth’s last moments on Coronation Street @itvcorrie last night. #itvpresscentre"

[flamingGalah!]

Why are they saying Jack died of a heart attack?? I thought he died of cancer?

[Scarlett.]

He could have died as his heart failed, but at the same time the cancer spread to his brain (which is why he was so disorientated)

[RichardWells]

I am really gonna miss Bill Tarmey.

He's been a part of my life (soap wise) for such a long time now.

[flamingGalah!]

Originally Posted by Chewy

He could have died as his heart failed, but at the same time the cancer spread to his brain (which is why he was so disorientated)

Well it was still the cancer that killed him... And cancer doesn't spread that quick for it to have got to his brain just before he carked it! Just typical sloppy journalism I expect (saying he died of a heart attack)...