If a week is a long time in politics, then it seems a lot less when it comes to dramatic development down in Weatherfield. Just seven days ago, Nick Tilsley was aghast and overjoyed at meeting his son Sam for the first time. Being a typical Platt, he’s told all of the family first, and only tonight does he decide to tell common-law wife, Leanne, about his prodigal illicit spawn, sparking a hurried introduction between the pair.
Stuck between a rock (of sorts) and a hard place, I think Nick has managed this rather well. Was he blindsided by keeping this secret from Leanne? Possibly, but the acting has been incredible, and although it’s a dark tale to tell, its been made far more believable and quite harrowing actually, by top-end acting from Ben Price and Jane Danson.
The return of Gail is also inspired and a nice dollop of some much-needed humour. I can’t wait for Gail to see Natasha again and for when she meets Sam! As these hospital scenes become more common and frequent, the humour should be cherished. I've a feeling the end of this sad storyline can't be too far away now? I doubt any money or experimental treatment is going to save Oliver, either. Tracy’s reluctance to part with the florists for the lifesaving fund may have seemed harsh (if not characteristic of the murderess) however, she is right. With that avenue exhausted, is the inevitable battle with the hospital only prolonging the little lad's pain? Although, if it’s not your biological child, I’d imagine that’s a much easier decision to make. Steve may have been absent tonight but he still has Emma on his side and with Eileen's return, I'm sure he can count on her too. However, she has problems with her own son, as prodigal Todd’s return is imminent.
That’s not a spoiler, by the way, its been all over the press!
Worried that he’s died at the hands of local gangsters, even undertaker George (who must be used to dealing with such things) seemed shocked at Eileen’s icy demeanour and death stare upon their introduction. However, she may be right to worry, if her house break-in is anything to go by! I think we can guess who that shady looking character was and he’s left his Mum a note.
Betrothed bigamously or not, I enjoyed Sally and Tim’s first marriage ceremony. The Bistro has played host to quite a few dramatic ceremonies over recent years, but I seem to remember that one as being romantic yet relatively tame. It did lead me to think that what with last week’s shock kidnap/fraud baby caper, tonight’s wedding was going to be heightened drama fuelled and with a dramatic Geoff shaped twist! Not quite though as Abi managed to swerve that possibility by locking the great magnifico in the conservatory.
An inspired move, although it wasn’t a magic box, it is just desserts for Tim’s dastardly Dad! I wish Yasmeen had seen it and I kind of wish we’d have seen the wedding ceremony but hey ho, a lot of things are missing from our lives these days, let us be thankful that Corrie isn’t one of them.
I enjoyed tonight’s doubleheader- what did you think?
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