Hello all! I'm not sure if there's been a blog post about this topic before, but here we go. Apart from Coronation Street, are there any other soaps you watch? Or you used to watch them?
Personally, I'm an avid fan of both Corrie and Neighbours. I've followed Neighbours since 2008, although I used to watch some episodes when it was on the BBC, but since it changed to Five, and the storyline involving Harold Bishop's exit, I've been a big fan. And maybe it was because I'd just finished my GCSE's and it was something to watch during the summer months! I think both soaps are similar - street based, a mix of drama and humour and great characters. Only that Neighbours has more sun! Neighbours doesn't have a strong number of viewers here in the UK compared to Corrie, but I do think it's an excellent show. For some, the golden age of Neighbours is long gone, but it must be doing something right, or I wouldn't be watching.
With the other soaps, I watch them if there's a big storyline or a legendary character leaves. Hollyoaks doesn't appeal to me, nor Doctors. And I'm too young to remember Dallas, Dynasty and Crossroads. I do however have a fond childhood memory of my parents letting me watch Brookside with my nain (Welsh for grandmother) during the holidays, because it was rather late if I remember, about 10-11. Loved the theme tune and the credits over Liverpool. As I'm from Wales, I watch youth based soap Rownd a Rownd (which is based on a paper round) and I used to be a regular viewer of Pobol y Cwm (People of the Valley), but sadly, for me, it's gone pretty dire. If you think Corrie has its low moments, you haven't watched Pobol y Cwm!
So what about you? Eastenders, Emmerdale or Neighbours fans? Crossroads? Emergency Ward Ten? Take the High Road? Or classy Dynasty and Dallas? Or did you ever watch Albion Market or Eldorado? Or, if you only watch Corrie, tell us what makes it triumph over other soaps? Just leave a comment!
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