Among the madness that we all find ourselves in now, something really exciting happened to me the other week; I appeared on Channel 5 News to talk about what the future of soaps might look like post-lockdown. Obviously, Channel 5 didn't have the time to hear me wittering on about Corrie for hours, so I thought I'd put it in a little blog post for you all.
If lockdown has taught me anything, it's to be grateful for the smaller things in life and one of those things is Coronation Street. They've reduced the episodes but it's good to have that little bit of normality of sitting down three times a week to catch up with the nation's favourite street.
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Kebab throwing aside, one of the biggest questions circulating at the minute is whether lockdown should be included or referenced in future storylines. Sure, seeing all the Platts quarantined together would be quite the riot (literally), but do we need lockdown invading our beloved Coronation Street?
Personally, I say no. While it is vital for Corrie to move with the times and focus on real-life, this is an exception. Everything has been turned upside down and it encompasses our daily lives completely. Coronation Street and other soaps are a great way to escape for half an hour, and we really need that right now.
But hey, that's just my opinion. What do you lot think?
Sophie Williams
Stay home, stay safe.
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