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News that Dev is going to get a smacker of a kiss from Street glamour-puss Erica has led me to think about Mr Alahan. Here's my personal favourite top five Dev moments from Coronation Street
Sleeping with Deirdre.
Wedding day to Sunita
Mad Maya
Comedy Dev
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When he first came along, was he cousin to Ravi who owned the shop before? In small doses l, he is ace and I would be very sad if he were to leave. .... "70s throwback shopkeeper", one of the best lines ever :)
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of this character. Note that his expressions, much like Steve's gurns, are generally similar. He'd do better in panto.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree - yes, he may not be the best character on the street and yes, he doesn't do dramatic very well, but he did come through when Sunita was in the hospital with all that sleuthing in the raincoat. But beyond a doubt he is at his best in light comedy. Everyone needs a corner shop with a funny, caring & loving family man. Golly they can't all be as nasty as Norris. So Long live Dev. I just really hope that Erica doesn't gobble him up for breakfast and spit him out. She nearly did Nick in. They could be quite funny together - he always out to please and keep the peace, she being snarly and pessimistic. It'll be fun to see who wins out in the end.
ReplyDeleteI love Dev and he must never leave Corrie. It wouldn't be the same without him . He makes me laugh but I do think he can do pathos well . Big tears In his eyes on cue. Plus I love the crispy starched shirts with the open cuffs . Jimmi H is brill .
ReplyDeleteWhile I love comedy Dev, and the appearance of same always raises a 'yessss' in my house, he's well capable of pathos as Anon @ 22.56 rightly points out. I wouldn't like to see him succumb to either permanently thought, the mix is what makes him.
ReplyDeleteDev and Dierdre - my eyes! my eyes!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind Dev at all, there's something quite comforting about him.
ReplyDeleteDev's wonderful! I love his comedy - he was great with Steve - and he has been really lovely with Mary. I think it could be a fab relationship with Erica, Nick was a bit too serious for her, and now that Erica has found her Corrie character, she and Dev together could be a great double act. I know Dev has his nay-sayers on this blog but I've always had a bit of a thing for Dev :)
ReplyDeleteAnon above is spot on - comforting is a good word for him. He makes you smile, laugh, he's caring about his friends/family (look how he's looked after Mary after her upset with Brendan), and he and Steve together are comedy gold.
ReplyDeleteI hope he never leaves.
I am also too, in the 'Camp Dev' column!! Have always enjoyed his character...and especially his relationship with Mary and his 'new' relationship with Erica...love them together!! Long may Dev reign on the cobbles !
ReplyDeleteDev is genius! Don't think there's ever been a character like him tbh! I can't wait, for once, to see where this relationship goes, should be interesting and of course comical at times. And yes! Erica has found a place on the show, once she split with Nick, she's been great mates with Carla, shame it's been forgotten, and of course Liz and Mary. Erica and Dev somehow feel suited however I never thought they'd get together, for me I thought Erica made it quite clear she just wanted to be friends,never thought this would happen, but it's great that it has! Yay
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