HAPPY 80TH KENNETH!
Yes, that right! the grandmaster of Weatherfield, Ken Barlow, has become an octogenarian and a birthday party is planned at The Rovers (who needs Venice, eh?)
Over at the hospital, Sinead and Daniel find out that the chemotherapy has been scrapped, her cancer hasn't improved, and consultant Mr Merchant tells them that she's got just weeks to live. Back home, the couple sits in limited light, and with the curtains closed, bereft at the enormity of what Mr Merchant has told them. Not feeling like partying in any way, Daniel is pained to admit that he's arranged a (bleakly premature) 'first birthday' party for Baby Bertie.
Are you going to miss Sinead? I never liked the character until she got with Daniel if I'm honest. The actors are believable as a couple, and both have played superbly to the strength of their given storylines. In retrospect, it's a tragic demise, and corrie isn't shying away from any of the grim reality, that's certain.
Speaking of which, Sarah visits David in prison and her brother is getting involved in prison life, it seems. His cellmate/prison pal is seen hiding some contraband, and Sarah leaves as quickly as she arrived. Later, although he seems to be coping well inside, David looks to be getting involved with the wrong crowd...
Back on Coronation Street, Kev splashes the cash on a family dinner at the Bistro, and Paula tells him that Sophie is having her head turned by Kate Connor's 'Instagram-able' life in Singapore.
Remember that date Kev was going to have? Abi has tracked down Martine on twitter (@KevWebstersBlonde1) and he's soon wining and dining the (heavily taboo tattooed) attractive blonde.
Sophie takes little persuading when Paula insists that they should head off to Singapore together. It's slightly unbelievable, and in stark contrast to the reality of Sinead's diagnosis obviously, but I think in the world of Weatherfield we need the daftness alongside darkness.
Speaking of which, Ken's nearest and dearest are gathered at The Rovers ready to celebrate the 80th birthday of the streets greatest legend. Quoting Oscar Wilde, Ken is soon taken aback to see that Norris has made the trip for him, and ** LEGEND KLAXON** EMILY BISHOP (!!!!) is on skype, ready to chat to them all. They aren't enough exclamation marks, nor superlatives, to tell you how happy I am for this guest appearance.
It seems strange then, that we are treated to Norris, Emily, and even Rita, Claudia and Audrey (who all own the salon still?) getting Ken geared up for a party, that the mood is somewhat shifted, into the dark reality of terminal cancer diagnosis. It's hardly a jolly juxtaposition (although I understand the 'drama' factor) and it's one I'm still thinking about, albeit, 24 hours later.
Out of the way of Ken's other guests, The Rovers beer garden is heavily decorated with colourful walls, bright bunting, and Beth has even made a cake for baby Bertie's 'celebrations'. With everyone in a party mood, Sinead gathers the family together to announce that... she's got just weeks to live!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!!
Personally, I'd have preferred Rita and Audrey absolutely hammered on prosecco, chatting to Emily on Skype and reminiscing about Ken's philandering 'back in the day'. That said, it's 2019, and the world is a very dark place anyway...
The 8.30 pm episode review will be your last for a whole week (!) as Corrie is not on telly due to the countries obsession with 'the footy'. No me neither...unless its Wethy County!
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1 comment:
Is it just me or is it rather insensitive to have a huge birthday bash for Ken when his daughter-in-law is terminally ill.
The sooner Sophie leaves the better, I am bored to tears by her character.
For a garage mechanic Kevin has a very dark tan, he must live on a boat in real life.
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