More news in today about the reopening of the Coronation Street set to the public,
as we reported here.
The
Manchester Evening News now reports that proposals have been submitted to Manchester town hall planners this
week who will review the full application in the New Year.
According to the planning application, the Corrie tour 2014 will offer:
An introduction to the tour, the site and its history bringing in some of the ‘Street’ including characters, props and memories.
“The Corridor of Stars” - an opportunity to look into the dressing rooms of some of the famous actors and cast members.
The Green Room - a look at Coronation Street's future, ITV’s investment at MediaCity, and upcoming events, and news.
Pre-show - a small space introducing some of the most loved character with objects, graphics and film. This
will be followed by a tour of Stage One, which will feature an
introduction film highlighting the best moments of the Street.
It will also include a guided tour and exploration of Stage One with access to some iconic sets. Fans will also be able to see unique displays that showcase some of the props and furniture used in the show. There will also be themed stopping points highlighting TV moments, behind the scenes techniques and production. Visitors will then be guided from Stage One, stepping through the bistro doors and out onto Coronation Street. This will give them free access to all the famous landmarks, gardens and alleyways. The plans also feature a gift shop and cafe for visitors.
If
the attraction is given the green light, tours will run throughout the
day at the studio in Castlefield, from 10am until 6pm. There will also
be a chance for corporate hire of the venue for evening tours. The guided tour would take groups of around 40 people several times each hour, with as many as 900 visitors each day.
A
spokesman for ITV said it was too early to confirm how much tours would
cost, but added: "After the production has moved to its new home, and
subject to planning permission, we are looking into the possibility of
opening the current Coronation Street set at our Quay Street site as a
tourist attraction for a limited period, giving fans the opportunity to
walk down the famous cobbles.”
See also:
Our visit to the new Coronation Street set
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Kylie stands firm on the decision
to cut David out of their lives despite Gail’s appeal to reconsider. Max isn’t
feeling well, and Gail agrees to look after him, but no sooner is Kylie through
the Bistro door than David is around begging Gail to let him see the kids. She
gives in, and the decision is proven risky when a furious Nick walks in and throws David out. As she complains at being stuck in the middle, and
questions Kylie’s reasoning, things get even worse when Nick presents her with
an ultimatum; it’s him or David, and if she doesn’t side with him, she’ll never
see him again. Confronting David in the Rovers, he tells him that second to turning
himself in, the best thing would be to disappear, for
good. 
As Brian's deception and Julie's determination to appeal their fostering refusal continues, Marcus’s ear has been borrowed more times than a library book, and
he sends Packham packing. However, his frustration sees him let slip to Todd that Brian
is considering a job in Wales. Whether out of duty, or to get revenge on Brian for telling Sean what he said about him, Todd tells Julie with what could be considered
lightning speed where soapland is concerned, adding that Brian never wanted to foster, and was
only going along with it to keep her happy. Julie confronts Brian whose excuse is that he didn’t want to lose her, but she storms out of
the Rovers, saying she will never forgive him. It’s a pity Todd couldn’t be as
honest with Sean whom he may now have falsely lead to believe that there could be hope
for them as an item.
