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Whenever
you go on twitter and read about Corrie, one thing is clear, Phelan
gets people typing. Some love the way he has developed, and others
wanted rid a while back. But the key thing is, he makes fans animated
and keeps them talking about Coronation Street.
But, Weatherfield we have a problem! And, it's Eileen. Here are some reasons why I have a problem with Eileen at the moment.
1.
Eileen has caustic humour. I say has, because she used to. She has
become a woman from the 1970s who spends many episodes trying to find
out when her man is coming home. I want more from her than making
someone's tea, or handing them a cuppa.
2. She
has lost her intelligence. Love is blind, but does it mean that common
sense goes completely out of the window? Phelan is despised by many on
the cobbles. Eileen does not seem to know why or simply ignores the
flack. He bleeds, she goes for a plaster and buys every story he gives
her. He sneers at the camera and she smiles sweetly.
3.
Family is out the window. She would be all over Summer like a rash,
wanting to babysit and help out. She barely notices her. Apart from the
odd really short phone call with Jason via Ramsay Street, she has no
real time for any of them. Why is she blind to Todd and Billy's
problems. She would be trying to solve this and help them.
4.
Liz's BF. She and Liz are there for each other. They speak and have the
odd night out, and I get that much of this was when they had been
dumped. But, their interaction is great for viewers and we rarely see it
any more.
5. Eileen and Steve are one of
Corrie's finest double acts. They share humour, stories and advice. If
he is down, he goes to her. And some of the best scenes revolved around
their exchanges in Streetcars. Now, we rarely see them argue, laugh or
even say hello.
In summary, Phelan is well
written and I can see how there has been mileage in who he really is, as
he is complex and not simply a stock villain. But, it is time for him
to pack up his tool box and exit stage right. Why? Because Corrie needs
Eileen Grimshaw back, as Eileen Phelan is boring, naive and really
irritating.
Come on, Eileen!
Guest blog post by Glenn Meads who is on Twitter and LinkedIn
You can read all of Glenn's guest blog posts here.
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You can read all of Glenn's guest blog posts here.
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