A couple of weeks ago, the cobbles faced a rude awakening. Battleaxe Evelyn appeared, with her hairsprayed barnet and her acid tongue, she has quickly settled into to life on the cobbles.
Fiz has been quite annoying of late, So the fact that this old harridan has wound her up, is good for fans. She is a real hybrid of the Corrie women of old. She has elements of Hilda Ogden and Blanche and Maureen Lipman looks right at home.
She has already conned Dev by 'collapsing' in his shop, fooled Tyrone into thinking thst she cares and annoyed Fiz Bomb so much, that she now has a more permanent scowl on her face.
I remember when women like Annie Walker rules the street, so to see this tribute to women like these, arrive in the capable hands of the amazing Maureen Lipman has been thrilling. You wait for the barbed comments and they have come thick and fast.
Everything about this character is spot on, from the loyal dog, who if he were not on the lead, would do a runner, through to her dress code, and big hair, this is a character to savour.
I would love to see her working in the Kabin or community centre. And I long for her to meet Norris or to see how she reacts to Mary. The comedy could be endless.
For those who tired of Phelan, and other controversial storylines, Evelyn is just the ticket. If you long for Corrie of old and you have not tuned in for a bit, have a look at Evelyn, she will remind you of Black Tower wine, pineapple and cheese on sticks and a time when Corrie was regularly getting 20 million viewers.
And with Maureen Lipman stomping around the street snapping at regulars like a T-Rex in a head scarf, she had me at "Get lost!"
Glenn Meads
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