Coronation Street [News, Spoilers and Discussion] contd

piperh

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Im getting the impression that Callum's 'alibi' wont exactly wash with Tony's 'justice system'..
Just shows how bad the corrie writers have become. They used to write characters like Jez Quigley and now Callum has filled Jez's vaacuum 15 years on :rolleyes: They dont make em like they used to .

I only got around to watching last nights episode today...well to be honest I ff all the bits apart from Jason and Callum as the rest bores the life out of me at the moment and I thought maybe the Jason/Callum might be ok. All I wanted to do was grab his tongue and smack his open mouth. Callums like a dog panting when he gets excited. I have no desire to see his tonsils.

Poor Jason he is a decent lad

MelanieC

You would think Becky would've come back to help her sister hold on to Maxi.

Busi_Girl08

MelanieC wrote: »

You would think Becky would've come back to help her sister hold on to Maxi.

If she didn't come back for Hayley's funeral and to support Royston, I don't think she would come back for anything.

LynnGrace

piperh wrote: »

I only got around to watching last nights episode today...well to be honest I ff all the bits apart from Jason and Callum as the rest bores the life out of me at the moment and I thought maybe the Jason/Callum might be ok. All I wanted to do was grab his tongue and smack his open mouth. Callums like a dog panting when he gets excited. I have no desire to see his tonsils.

Excellent description !

Gee_G

I can't believe they're giving so much screen time to that bloody ridiculous camping trip!

LynnGrace

Gee_G wrote: »

I can't believe they're giving so much screen time to that bloody ridiculous camping trip!

Complete time filler. When I saw the monk, I thought, what has Corrie become...

Ann22

Yes pure ridiculous - Sinead hill walking???! ..and her paralysed a few wks ago???

drugstore cowboy

Carla is just WOW

Not liking xfactor guys shirt

jos28

^ Especially against that wallpaper :eek:

Chucken

Gee_G wrote: »

I can't believe they're giving so much screen time to that bloody ridiculous camping trip!

It's introducing what happens to Hope

syklops

Gee_G wrote: »

I can't believe they're giving so much screen time to that bloody ridiculous camping trip!

That so called comedian is getting my goat.

LynnGrace

syklops wrote: »

That so called comedian is getting my goat.

Absolute dose.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Poor Jason he is a decent lad

Not to worry, he'll get Sineads physio so he will be back to himself in no time.

LynnGrace

LynnGrace wrote: »

Complete time filler. When I saw the monk, I thought, what has Corrie become...

Gerry Hutch??..... just kidding

Shayne Ward was OK nothing special though but handsome

casio4

have to say I had a tear in my eye when Eileen and Tony were talking beside Jasons bedside saying what if he never talks again or walks again and he was the best son and Todd was behind them at the door listening:o Ryan Thomas is playing a blinder at keeping still in that hospital bed

Busi_Girl08

Are we not going to talk about the fact that this is an absolute rehash of the whole Steve beaten by Jez storyline?

LynnGrace

Deleted User wrote: »

Gerry Hutch??..... just kidding

That crossed my mind as I was posting .

CollyFlower

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

Are we not going to talk about the fact that this is an absolute rehash of the whole Steve beaten by Jez storyline?

That happened about 15 years ago, there is a lot of rehashing!
There is serious issues that have never been covered in the soaps I watch... ,ie, parental abuse , child sexual/physical abuse.

bobbyss

Did I miss an episode this week or was I asleep? Two episodes last Mon , one on Wed and two last night?

MistyCheese

bobbyss wrote: »

Did I miss an episode this week or was I asleep? Two episodes last Mon , one on Wed and two last night?

There was one on Thursday too, at 8pm.

syklops

bobbyss wrote: »

Did I miss an episode this week or was I asleep? Two episodes last Mon , one on Wed and two last night?

The anouncer on UTV last night said something like "And now the special edition of Coronation Street".

It seemed to me the regular two parter.

Are we not going to talk about the fact that this is an absolute rehash of the whole Steve beaten by Jez storyline?

Maybe they brought a writer out of retirement and he is just doing what he did 15 years ago only badly. Faye getting pregnant, Jason beaten up, hardman of the street turned loveable (Les Battersby/Gareh).

When you watch an episode of Corrie, and think "I could write a better script myself", thats when you know its gone to pot. I feel sorry for some of the long term actors, particularly William Roach who has been in it since the start, when what was the (British) nations most loved soap for so many years, that it is now slightly more enjoyable than Jeremy Kyle.

bobbyss

syklops wrote: »

The anouncer on UTV last night said something like "And now the special edition of Coronation Street".

It seemed to me the regular two parter.



Maybe they brought a writer out of retirement and he is just doing what he did 15 years ago only badly. Faye getting pregnant, Jason beaten up, hardman of the street turned loveable (Les Battersby/Gareh).

When you watch an episode of Corrie, and think "I could write a better script myself", thats when you know its gone to pot. I feel sorry for some of the long term actors, particularly William Roach who has been in it since the start, when what was the (British) nations most loved soap for so many years, that it is now slightly more enjoyable than Jeremy Kyle.

Ok I didn't know re thursday night's episode. Why was there an extra episode? I didn't notice it being flagged anywhere. Nothing special at all about Friday night's twoparter except that they were off site in a park somewhere if that counts. Paddy McG's role just dumb. And if his daughter is now going to be seeing Craig it means he is not gong to go away you know!!!
What parent would have a chat with their child like that in front of other people? And then kiss and make up in front of everyone else too?

LynnGrace

syklops wrote: »

When you watch an episode of Corrie, and think "I could write a better script myself", thats when you know its gone to pot. I feel sorry for some of the long term actors, particularly William Roach who has been in it since the start, when what was the (British) nations most loved soap for so many years, that it is now slightly more enjoyable than Jeremy Kyle.

I keep thinking that, especially for the long established actors in it. The way Gail's character, just to pick one example, has been made into a joke, is a great disservice to Helen Worth, IMO.

I also think that it's no wonder those who can are departing, the likes of Alison King and Craig Charles. I know Alison King's departure has been described as a break, but I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't return.
I won't even start on the rubbish way she is being written out.

syklops

LynnGrace wrote: »

I keep thinking that, especially for the long established actors in it. The way Gail's character, just to pick one example, has been made into a joke, is a great disservice to Helen Worth, IMO.

I also think that it's no wonder those who can are departing, the likes of Alison King and Craig Charles. I know Alison King's departure has been described as a break, but I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't return.
I won't even start on the rubbish way she is being written out.

Helen Worth(who is still a fine looking woman) started out as the 20 something, new chick on the block. She is now a grandmother working as a cleaner in her sons restaurant, and married for the 87th time to Les Dennis's character.

I like Les Dennis. I do not like Michael. If I ever end up as pathetic as him, someone shoot me please.

LynnGrace

I was watching old episodes recently, where she used to face down her mother in law, Ivy on a regular basis, (not for the faint hearted ). Then all the struggles she had over the years, too numerous to mention, Richard Hillman trying to kill her, and her family, being just one example.

She was a strong, credible character. I hate to see her now being treated as a joke, by the scriptwriters.

brooke 2

LynnGrace wrote: »

I was watching old episodes recently, where she used to face down her mother in law, Ivy on a regular basis, (not for the faint hearted ). Then all the struggles she had over the years, too numerous to mention, Richard Hillman trying to kill her, and her family, being just one example.

She was a strong, credible character. I hate to see her now being treated as a joke, by the scriptwriters.

They did the same to Anne Kirkbride. It was quite disturbing to watch some of her later scenes, especially her final one.

syklops

brooke 2 wrote: »

They did the same to Anne Kirkbride. It was quite disturbing to watch some of her later scenes, especially her final one.

Some of Anne Kirkbrides later scenes were deplorable, and her final scene could really have been a bit more poignant.

fussyonion

Is it just me or has Beth turned into one moany cow?
She used to be fun and entertaining, now she's always giving out or complaining.

I liked Paddy McGuinness' character, Dougie; wonder if he'll return?