Jason Bourne (Gary) continues to take risks. I don't know about you, but this feels very high concept for Coronation Street. Arthur Fowler nicked the Christmas club money in 'Enders many years ago, but this feels slightly out of kilter with what Corrie is.
Meanwhile, manipulative Mel camps out at Gail's, under the guise of being Bethany's helper. But Aud smells a rat, as do viewers.
Poor Craig is stood up and Bourne goes ballistic at him. In The Rovers, the war between Eva and Sean continues. Toyah offers to help resolve it, this won't end well!
Phelan continues to bond with Nicola and, this storyline is clearly not going to end well, either.
Todd and Adam working together is ideal, as they both play other people, so make great colleagues, because they know what makes each other tick.
Liz steps into Toyah's cod psychology 'conflict session', and talks about "putting on your slap and getting on with it." And, it works.
Nicola and Gary bump into each other and Gary dubs Phelan evil, even though he is acting like Donald Trump at a press conference.
Audrey and Gail hold court in the kitchen, but Bethany really wants her to stay with them. Cue, "Can I go outside to ger some fresh air?" Duh, duh, duh!
Poor Andy now resembles Tom Hanks in the film Castaway. After a long while, as an underwritten character, I have grown to really like him. I hope he escapes and blows the lid on Phelan.
Leanne is out of hospital with a few cuts and bruises. And now has fears about what kind of mum she is, given the danger she put herself in.
Todd and Billy sort Summer a night with Nicola. And she does not look amused. Andy, meanwhile gives Phelan a plan that he finds laughable. And it is, as he now thinks he's "Weatherfield's answer to Spiderman." Like Tim Robbins in The Shawshank Redemption, Andy has been locked up for too long.
Leanne swipes at Eva for all of her 'dramatics', and it's about time. No make-up does not mean, you undo the mess you have created.
Moira offering Steve kale and cous cous salad is priceless. This is a character who could be a great Marmite on toast for fans. Remember Mary when she first arrived?
Leanne has a chance to go back to the Bistro to work for new pal Michelle but she turns her down. But with no plan B, she might change her mind.
Cut to Mel chatting to Nathan in prison. Looking folorn and bent on revenge, he manipulates Mel into feeling sorry for him, grooming her on the phone. Just when you thought it was safe .... and all looking up for Bethany!
Another great new episode, as it does give characters space and time to breathe and develop. Well done Corrie writers!
Glenn Meads
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