Coronation Street Blog: Coronation Street double episode review, Monday 10 November

Monday, 10 November 2014

Coronation Street double episode review, Monday 10 November

It had to happen – the next (final?) chapter between Peter and Carla. Peter seems optimistic that on his release he will be able to resume his relationship with Carla. We have seen him in prison gazing at a photograph of her. Does he believe that her having told the police that it was her brother, Rob, who murdered Tina, is because of love for Peter? We know that that is not the case – Carla did what she did because she thought it was the right thing to do, not out of a fierce love for her cheating husband, who was languishing in jail. She did it for the sake of justice, for the Barlows and in particular for Simon.

Carla sees Ken and says that she can handle seeing Peter, but she doesn’t want to talk to him.

‘I understand,’ says Ken.

‘Make sure he understands as well,’ says Carla.

Peter arrives home and the first person he sees, Julie, shuns him. Steve doesn’t look overjoyed at seeing him either, but eventually they shake hands, much to Peter’s relief.

Leanne brings Simon round and much to Peter’s joy Simon gives his dad a big warm hug. They chat a while and it is heartwarming to see that Simon has his dad back.

Ken suggests that they have a Chinese takeaway but Peter is keen to go to the pub. On arrival, Peter and Carla’s eyes lock.

Good news has come to the factory – an order is placed for 10,000 pairs of knickers. To celebrate, Carla offers to buy her staff a drink. Of course, there will be no way that she can avoid seeing Peter. He calls her name - she ignores him at first but then agrees to go in the backroom with him for 5 minutes. Peter is desperate to have Carla back but there is not a chance. ‘You ruined any chance there was of us,’ Carla tells him. Peter begs her. ‘You’re not even worth my sarcasm,’ she tells him and that is that.

In the toilets at The Rovers, Carla is quite warm towards Tracy and says, ‘They’re not worth it - either of them,’ and touches Tracy affectionately.

In the bar Michelle is becoming anxious. Tracy calls Carla, ‘The black widow’ and Michelle objects to that. She tells Tracy that she owes her for her non-wedding. She then delivers a devastating statement. ‘Rob’s had a lucky escape because he’s avoided the real life sentence.’

Michelle is struggling with Steve – he’s distant, he can’t sleep and he’s up early polishing the bar. Michelle wonders if it is to do with Peter’s release. ‘I feel like you’re pushing me away,’ says Michelle. ‘I’m tired that’s all – give us a break,’ he tells her.

Back home Ken tells his two children that Tracy has Amy and that Peter has Simon, so there is plenty to live for. Then Ken delivers a profound statement – ‘The only reason you’re going to fail is by not trying.’

Tim wants to learn, but he is having trouble explaining himself. Sally is suspicious of his doings and is even more suspicious when he brings her flowers at work, much to the hilarity of the factory girls.

Tim can’t win, as Anna is furious with him for being late for his reading lesson. He does though seem genuine in his wish to help his daughter, Faye. Very much hope he does take Anna up on her generous offer.

Todd’s wounds are dreadful and it would be hard not to feel sorry for him. It is miserable for him, in hospital in physical pain, but of course we cannot see his mental pain. Not yet anyway. He dismisses his family, even Eileen, as he wants to be left alone. Doubtless he wants to try to digest the news from the doctor that some scarring will be inevitable.

Cilla has taken a real shine to Craig, which is nice for him, but not so nice for Chesney, who remembers his own childhood and how much he was ignored. Having cooked a casserole for the family, he is so fed up that he doesn’t stay to eat it. Bumping into Rita, once outside, she shows him some understanding.

Sinead is anxious about Chesney and Gary, who is meeting Alya, unbeknown to her father, gives Sinead some sound advice. ‘Gary Windass, relationship adviser,’ she says. She takes Gary’s advice and gives Chesney a big hug.