Adam telling the police that Gary is guilty of the attack only leads me to believe that this whodunnit (or notdunnit) is becoming a bit of a merry-go-round and may well take us into the New Year before we know the culprit. Subterfuge I like, suggestive subplots also good, just the drawn-out that sometimes causes my concentration to wain. Just me? Although Daniel seems to be asking a lot of questions. Usually, those who talk first are guilty - so they always say! My crystal ball says, Daniel, Sarah, or Simon. Those would be my predictions!
Seeing Toyah light-up with love for the little foster Baby was the Christmas day gift I needed although, she did go a bit overboard buying baby toys for an emergency adoption, and emotions were undoubtedly unchecked. On that basis, you can’t blame Imran for turning down another foster placement? As much as I adore Toyah and her desire to start a little family, I think he was correct in his actions. Toyah is a touch delicate under that tough Battersby exterior, just like her sister.
Todd goading Paul and using Kel’s abuse to continue this helpline fraud charade is starting to grate on me slightly! Last year we had those episodes when Paul broke down and told Bernie the truth, they were BAFTA level for me, so why use it as a rod for Todd to beat Paul into submission? I know Billy is an archdeacon now but is Todd that desperate to get back under his cassock? I understand the Todd is evil narrative, however a strange way to go about it!
P.S How is Billy not seeing Todd’s blatant scheming? Billy warned Paul all about him, not two episodes ago!
Evelyn’s knight in shining armour, Arthur, is back with a belated Christmas gift, a welcome return do we think? I like the actor (This Life, The Archers) and more screen time for the grumpy Gran cannot be a bad thing, can it! Although Evelyn got blindsided by Tim's classic Christmas toys at the jumble sale, it was good to see Roy try and help Arthur regain her trust. Tim and Dev’s new mateyness (with Steve away) was also quite fun. Did Chesney not get some money back on Christmas Eve from the stolen stall takings or have I missed something?
Something I have not missed though, is Peter giving up the ghost - what is going on? Devastated by Peter and his despondent attitude (you and me both Ken), Ken is also astounded to learn of his irreversible liver damage and reluctance to continue the fight against the bottle. Is Peter really dying or giving up entirely because of Carla and Adam? Peter has fought this battle before and won, so let us hope he can win again! In a nod to the past, Ken’s recollection of Christmas 1990 is worth watching on youtube, if you can find it.
Classic corrie that one!
PPS - Can we keep Elaine? Paula Wilcox sharing a scene with Maureen Lipman shows you the level of Corrie and 60 years of continuing drama. Superb!
What are your thoughts?
Speak next week! Same time, same place, just a different year
Have a good one!
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