Coronation Street double episode review - June 4 2012

Neither Dennis nor Rita epitomised the stereotypical joyous bridegroom and bride-to-be tonight. Dennis commented that he was about to have the last meal of the condemned man. Perhaps Ken succeeded in lifting the mood a little when he said that it was only Weetabix. Perhaps Rita had had a glimpse into the future as she seemed riddled with doubt about the step she was about to take. She appeaered in a very reflective mood, perhaps feeling  that she was too old for the wedding/marriage malarkey, despite the protestations of her entourage. She asks 'Am I making a fool of myself?' She itemises Dennis's faults and her predicament must touch even the hardest heart. Emily, characteristically wise, reminds us all that marriage doesn't come with guarantees. Rita was a little slow on the uptake believing Rick to be her wedding chauffeur. We should excuse her though as it is an emotional time and dastardly Rick can be quite convincing. How unpleasant he was though as Tina threatened to drop the bag of drugs in the water if he didn't let Rita go. The true measure of the man was exposed in the deftly written line, addressed to Tina. 'You drop that bag in the water and this one (Rita) goes in straight after.'

The shenanigans on the Street were relieved by some great lines, particularly Mary's comment about the hotpot having 'strayed from its spiritual home.' Roy's comment about his mother was superb too, as he explained her non-appearance. He describes her as 'a staunch Republican and life-long curmudgeon.'
Such disappointment though that Adam Ant, who was on the very verge of discovering the affair between Beyonce and Tom Jones, failed by seconds to catch them in their unseemly activities. Let's hope discovery is soon; for all our sakes.

So, Tina and Kirstie! Nice work ladies. How satisfying to see Rick caught and Kirstie (wasn't she sacked?) operating the sting. Once more she redeems herself and Tina is predictably delighted with her. Tina showed such courage. Before her decision to intervene, she asks Rita and her crew,  'How do you know if you're doing the right thing?' Well this time it was the right thing.  

The idea of marriage being only for the young was cast aside for all viewers, surely, tonight as the touching ceremony finally took place. Rita looked elegant and wore her age and dignity well. Her words to Dennis were very moving. 'I offer you not the summer of my life, but the autumn, warm and mellow.' Beautiful Rita, absolutely beautiful!  


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