Coronation Street - Double Episode Review; Wednesday 18th of July 2018

Its early morning at The Rovers Return and baby Susie is suspiciously absent, alongside Toyah and Johnny. After escaping for a 'veggie hangover' meal, Toyah returns to the pub, minus the baby!. What with Jenny's continued emotional turmoil and recent history, you could easily blame her, but its an equally fraught Johnny, that's actually snatched his own granddaughter.

Over at Number 11, Abby and Seb hurriedly tidy up ahead of Eileen's swift return to the street. Upon arriving, it isn't long before Eileen is back in the cab office. Hearing the streets latest goings on, she decides on not returning to Bristol, belittles Steve about marrying Tracy, and lets Abby move in.

Also returning to the street is that charming cad and brewery heir, Henry Newton. Gemma, having seen Henry's engagement announced in the Weatherfield Gazette, is utterly distraught. Seeing a chance, reluctant Cassanova Chesney invites her out to The Viaduct Bistro. Underwhelmed by its lack of kebabs or grease, Gemma hits the beer. As Chesney is about to reveal his unrequited love, you can guess who strolls straight into the restaurant? yep, it's Henry. Unimpressed by his posh metaphors and Vodka, Henry finally wins Gemma over by breaking off his engagement and buying her The Rovers Return!. Gemma as the new Bet Lynch, anyone?...

With no sign of a break-in at the pub, Liz realises that Johnny stole her pub keys to kidnap Susie. When it's clear that Johnny has taken the baby but not his medication, the Connor clan quickly rally round. A swift press conference is called by (the usually incompetent)Weatherfield Police whilst Johnny remains hiding in the hotel. Ringing confidante and ex-lover Liz, she quickly finds him alone with the baby. Will Liz get caught in the crossfire?.

In other news, Angie & Jude's marriage reaches crisis-point, Victoria Street shop wars have begun, and Roy doesn't own a mobile phone.


PS - I think it's worth mentioning some great quotes in tonight's doubleheader;

Gemma - "Are you boozing or boring?",
Audrey - "I'm not as green as I am cabbage looking!"
or Eileen, with the deliciously prophetic "Its a good day to bury bad news" on hearing of Steve's engagement and Sally's exit from the Mayoral office.


Anyway, that's me done until next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Until next time Corrie fans...

TARA!

I am @rybazoxo- your self-styled 'Cobbles Connoisseur'

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