Hi everyone. My name is Simon and I am thrilled to have been invited to join this great blog. I am 17 and I have been watching Coronation Street for as long as I remember.
Some of my earliest memories are when Alma had cancer, Toyah was raped and Jim killed Jez. I've always stuck by the show even when it has had bad patches. I for one found the storyline where Michelle found out Ryan was not her real son to be one of the most dreadful storylines ever. However, I would never give up watching the soap. I have read that other fans sometimes skip through certain scenes when they are watching the show because they don't like the characters. And although there are several characters and storylines I do not enjoy on the show, I would never skip through them because they are part of the whole show, and as a fan and a great admirer of Corrie's producers and writing team, I feel I owe them to at least watch the scenes - I mean, what is the harm? All I am doing is sat on the sofa looking at a screen!
My favourite characters on the soap are currently Gary, Graeme, Mary, Peter, Leanne, Owen, Eileen, Frank & Carla.
My least favourite characters are Michelle, Gail, Kevin and Kirk.
I have been a massive fan of John Stape's storyline and it's great to know that his character is still out there somewhere!
Away from Corrie, In my spare time I am a massive music fan and enjoy going to gigs. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family and meeting new people.
Once again, thank you for letting me join your team here at the Coronation Street Blog, I can't wait to get blogging about everyone's favourite cobbled street!