Coronation Street [News, Spoilers and Discussion] contd

syklops

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I think Steve and Lloyd were to feature in live episode, probably for some humorous moments

Not them making up yet again? A real heart to heart type thing?

kitten_k

http://www.ok.co.uk/tv/coronation-street-cast-cheer-stuart-blackburn-departs

JP Liz V1

Nick needs Gandy and Robert to help get Callum out of his restaurant

mb1725

Welcome back Norris !

Cortina_MK_IV

Is Steve on medication to go with his neat whisky and vodka?

road_high

Christ this is going from bad to worse. Total non stories and none neither remotely entertaining or funny.
Who is the new drip Roy is hanging out with? Desperate

road_high

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

I stopped watching earlier this summer because of how awful the show had gotten, but with news of Kate Oates replacing Stuart Blackburn I'm back on board knowing there should be a drastic shift soon enough with someone competent in charge.

Just been catching up on the last week or so before the live episode. I'd say Simon Gregson's absence will throw a bit of a spanner in the works as from what I've read he was supposed to be heavily involved in the live episode.

Same here. And if I miss it I feel I'm missing nothing either..

Cortina_MK_IV

That's Cathy... Roy met her when he tidied up her patch, ehh allotment, I think it was a while back.

JP Liz V1

Not a lot to make the live episode seem appealing and interesting, no hype for it besides the stupid chasing ad

road_high

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

That's Cathy... Roy met her when he tidied up her patch, ehh allotment, I think it was a while back.

Well he had right to leave her there. Roy is a great character but this wet dishcloth is drowning him out. Shame they lost Halyley.

LynnGrace

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Not a lot to make the live episode seem appealing and interesting, no hype for it besides the stupid chasing ad

For sure. Pity that precipice that they show in that silly ad, doesn't really exist. An easy way to dump some of the deadwood, that needs to go. :pac:

casio4

really stupid the way Callum walked in the back door and listened to David and Kylies conversation, also very silly to have us believe that David went to the dog and gun on his own to sort out Callum he wouldn't have stood a chance

dubstarr

Why dont they just Denton to do the dirty work.It would be more believable especially as Kylie knows him.

They should have turned David evil again,the storyline would have been so much better.Its getting to be a bit of a damp squid,im getting bored of it.

The live episode will be a damp squid

Cortina_MK_IV

I'll be interested to see who is in the live episode to show off the flakey actors. I can't see Max in it as surely he is too inexperienced to be part of it. Bethany seems to be in it, but will she or anybody else throw a wobbler?

JP Liz V1

Rita Sullivan actress Barbara Knox out of live episode http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/22/coronation-street-live-episode-barbara-knox_n_8174670.html

tk123

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Rita Sullivan actress Barbara Knox out of live episode http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/22/coronation-street-live-episode-barbara-knox_n_8174670.html

Dammit well that's the end of it now for me - no point watching if there's no Rita to sing a song in the Rovers, talk sh!te with Em-ly and Norris and/or get drunk and hint at an alcoholic storyline? :P:P

Ann22

I think Kathy's ok. Glad to see him with someone. I know it's a bit soon but it's soapland😊.

Alice1

Ann22 wrote: »

I think Kathy's ok. Glad to see him with someone. I know it's a bit soon but it's soapland😊.

I don't really like Cathy in Corrie. She was okay in "Bread" - remember she played "our Avaline" and she was funny. She's just .... odd in Corrie

casio4

Alice1 wrote: »

I don't really like Cathy in Corrie. She was okay in "Bread" - remember she played "our Avaline" and she was funny. She's just .... odd in Corrie

I think your character would have to be a bit odd to be interested in Roy in that way

jaded_pause

Spent half the day convinced today was Wednesday, waiting for Corrie Live like a pleb, just now realised it is in fact Tuesday.

LynnGrace

jaded_pause wrote: »

Spent half the day convinced today was Wednesday, waiting for Corrie Live like a pleb, just now realised it is in fact Tuesday.

That is like something I would do. I do think it will be a damp squib though.
At least if it's the last we see of Callum, (fingers crossed), that will be a result!
Has to be one of the most drawn out, boring story lines, and most unconvincing villain ever, in Corrie.

Ann22

Alice1 wrote:

I don't really like Cathy in Corrie. She was okay in "Bread" - remember she played "our Avaline" and she was funny. She's just .... odd in Corrie

I do remember her as Avaline. Do you know she was married to Sean Bean?!

I think Cathy has more in common with Roy than Hayley had. At times Roy would go on about something. ..like poetry or trains and Hayley would clearly have no interest.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Ann22 wrote: »

I do remember her as Avaline. Do you know she was married to Sean Bean?!

:eek: F*** Off! Seriously? I would've guessed she was far far older than him (then again I still picture Sean Bean as Tadhg in The Field - I'm sure they're actually around the same age, not that age matters of course)

Red Kev

Melanie Hill who plays Cathy is 3 years younger than Sean Bean. Her DOB is 11.01.62. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Hill


I like her as an actress, but so far i'm not mad keen on her character in Corrie, but it's getting better. Anyway she can only do the lines and act the character that she's told to, so I guess the producers/directors/writers are at fault there.

jaded_pause

I was also shocked when I read she was married to Sean Bean but I guess love is love :P

I kinda agree re Cathy and Roy being more suited then Hayley, but I still maintain that it is far too soon for Roy's character to be considering someone new, considering how broken he was when she died.

So now that we're finally at Wednesday.... Any thoughts for Corrie Live? Do we even care? Will we only watch because there's nothing better to be doing?

JP Liz V1

I can't imagine Roy with anyone but Hayley, who was the love of his life, I know many move on again to new loves but sorry Roy and Hayley were soulmates imo so keep him as friends only with Cathy

frostyjacks

I think live TV is always that bit more enjoyable; there's no margin for error. Looks like it's an attempt to boost flagging ratings, judging from the below.

http://m.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/coronation-street-live-episode-heres-why-it-wont-revive-the-dying-soap-31551389.html

I thought the Eastenders one recently was seamless, I wouldn't have known it was live. Be interesting to see how this goes.

jaded_pause

A few super fun snippets from that article include, but are certainly not limited to:

Bat-faced squirt David Platt, his dumb sister Sarah-Louise

Re Roy and Cathy, which I completely agree with.

It’s effectively a betrayal of an engagingly complex character that the writers and Neilson himself have worked hard to develop over the years.

And my absolute favourite, which I'm sure will tickle some of my lovely Corrie Boardsies

It’s an indication of how bad things are at the moment that tonight’s episode pivots on the Platts — surely the most boring and irritating fictional family on television — being menaced by the world’s most useless criminal. Callum doesn’t look capable of dealing a hand of poker let alone hard drugs.

And finally, some good news! Good on you Kate, make us want to watch Corrie again, please!

There are reportedly worries in the ranks that the new producer, who takes over in January, will cull the cast.

maurv1

I read in the paper today. Apparently , the Cornation Street set is only about half mile from Old Trafford. Man. United are playing tonight and the fear is the roars of the crowd might be picked up by the microphones during the live episode.

fin12

I cant wait to see Callum in the live episode. I think its going to be pretty funny.

fin12

frostyjacks wrote: »

I think live TV is always that bit more enjoyable; there's no margin for error. Looks like it's an attempt to boost flagging ratings, judging from the below.

http://m.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/coronation-street-live-episode-heres-why-it-wont-revive-the-dying-soap-31551389.html

I thought the Eastenders one recently was seamless, I wouldn't have known it was live. Be interesting to see how this goes.

Except when Tanya called Ian beale by his proper name, that was pretty good.

fin12

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I can't imagine Roy with anyone but Hayley, who was the love of his life, I know many move on again to new loves but sorry Roy and Hayley were soulmates imo so keep him as friends only with Cathy

Well I just couldn't see his character moving on that quick. :)

frostyjacks

fin12 wrote: »

Except when Tanya called Ian beale by his proper name, that was pretty good.

I didn't spot that at the time, I'm sort of winding down for the night when the soaps are on.

fin12

frostyjacks wrote: »

I didn't spot that at the time, I'm sort of winding down for the night when the soaps are on.

well the papers had a few articles on it as well. No Eastenders usually have one or two mistakes in their live episodes, Corrie in their last one dont think had any and Emmerdale were very good as well.

Speaking on ITV's Lorraine this morning, Mulhern predicted that Corrie fans will be shocked when they see the drama that unfolds tonight.

"What happens on this Street tonight you will not believe," he promised. "I've seen the run-through. They're going to do another one today which we're going to get to see. I love Corrie. I've been a fan of Corrie for years and years.

"But the first part, I would say is possibly the most explosive TV I've ever seen. If they don't get some awards for this, then there's something wrong."

JP Liz V1

^ So explosive it will rock the cobbles :rolleyes:

jaded_pause

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

^ So explosive it will rock the cobbles :rolleyes:

Jiggle them at the very least.

syklops

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

^ So explosive it will rock the cobbles :rolleyes:

If it doesn't it'll be cobblers for the cobbles.

LynnGrace

fin12 wrote: »

Except when Tanya called Ian beale by his proper name, that was pretty good.

I loved that . It was kind of endearing, somehow.

Red Kev

After watching Corrie for over 35 years (apart from the 15 that I was abroad ), its gotten so bad that my schedule for this much anticipated live evening is:

7:30-8:00 Corrie on UTV
8:00-9:00 Great British Bake Off BBC1
9:00-9:30 Corrie II on ITV+1

A couple of years ago I'd watch Corrie and get GBBO on youtube later, but it's not worth it these days. Delighted to see Blackburn leave.

twirlagig

Is it on for an hour tonight?

casio4

twirlagig wrote: »

Is it on for an hour tonight?

yeah 7.30 -8.30

twirlagig

casio4 wrote: »

yeah 7.30 -8.30

Great, thanks a million. Won't get home til 8-ish, so I'll catch it on ITV+1.
Better stay off Boards til I see it!

whatismyname

Haven't watched Corrie for months as got so boring. Watching tonight to see the live episode. Bet there'll be many tuning in who haven't for ages.

I had considered watching the past few episodes on catch-up so I'd have more of an idea what was going on, but decided I really couldn't be arsed.

fussyonion

Does anyone know if ROI residents can watch this Access All Areas thing with Stephen Mulhern?
Apparently, they'll live-stream during the ads and you can see what's going on.
How do we watch it?

JONJO THE MISER

Here we go...........

whatismyname

Roy running off screen looked kinda funny - like he shouldn't still be on screen so was running off.

Maybe I'm imagining it

uck51js9zml2yt

Well this exciting .


Can we find out who shoots Robert please?

whatismyname

Thought Rita wasn't due to be in the live ep due to Barbara Knox being ill...?