Peter’s suicide note is probably the last rights in this storyline, I think. The cue would be the ferocious scribbling, but trying to appease Carla and calling off the crossfire between them couldn’t be any clearer in conviction. In light of Gail’s hilarious fanny gag, Peter’s lament is a morbid juxtaposition, but still, it makes good drama. Once again, Roy steals a scene in the cafe, with those stoic words of warning about Hayley’s final days. I LOVE Roy Cropper and was hoping he would be in on the intervention at number one. It was unneeded though, as the emotional register went to 100% when Simon walked in. It must be Peter at his lowest ebb now, punching Ken has to be the absolute bottom, surely.
Gail’s innuendo-laden search for Fanny has made this Corrie stalwart a focal for cheap gags just lately, but I now realise this is being used as a thin veil to bring the Eileen V Gail war out of the archives. It’s been a few years, so they might as well! The inclusion of the new undertaker adds a bit of freshness. Glad to see Audrey back too!
Debbie’s duplicitous trouncing of Ray Crosby is a victory for the women of the street. Not that I haven’t enjoyed this whole development saga, it has been brilliant, I just wish we’d have Ray on screen a bit longer! One thing though, I think these cast ensemble storylines must continue! I love seeing everybody, socially distanced, and out on the street, chinwagging over the local gossip - great stuff. What do we think of her subterfuge though and will Abi realise what is going on? Has Abi got this new policeman in cahoots, perhaps?
I can imagine the corrie related social media feeds that will flow about this alcoholism storyline; this is depressing, this is so dark, not like corrie etc. In Corrie’s defence, Peter’s battle feels very real to me - I will defend it all the way. In light of this real-life health pandemic, people need reminding how poisonous alcohol is, in the wrong hands. The scenes at number one were outstanding pieces of drama, Carla’s absolute desperation at Peter’s helplessness conveyed with a rawness I haven’t seen in Corrie since Aiden’s suicide - incredibly high-end drama. The despair of an intervention is the beginning of the end for an addict, of course. The stark realisation of the pit Peter finds himself in. Drinking himself to death has to be the loudest cry for help possible, Corrie has outdone itself here. The suicide note acting as a visual helping explain the alcoholism and Simon’s comparison to Oliver’s demise - very hard-hitting. Dark certainly, but vital in our times. Here’s hoping that this is the start of Peter’s long road to recovery.
Elsewhere in tonight’s episode; Todd meddling between Billy and Paul, and Grace moved into a jam-packed N0.3, even though it was just Emily and Norris for years!?
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Sorry to be cynical but I think the alcoholism storyline could have gone either way, depending on whether Chris G wanted to stay or leave Corrie. Either outcome would be realistic. It looks like Peter's been written as trying to get on the road to recovery. I fervently hope that recovery doesn't include a happy ending with Carla. They are played by brilliant actors who now need separate storylines if they are to develop. They can have occasional slips into star-crossed lovers territory but ultimately the writers should keep them apart where they are far more interesting. We've read that Carla may get a new man and that could be her storyline. Peter needs to get well, get a job, get a flat. That's enough gets to be getting on with.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I don't think they are good for each other. Their storyline as a couple are very dull but separate storyline were always better.
DeleteI agree humpty dumpty, it's all about Chris G's decision to stay or leave. Not all Corrie actors who have left have gone on to greater things.
ReplyDeleteEven the ones who have taken a break sometimes return at some point.
A panto season and Dancing on ice/ any other 'show off' tv project are temporary measures to keep them in the public eye.
I see Kim Marsh has gone into presenting daytime programmes now. Well, reading off an autocue has got be way easier than learning lines every night!
I recall an interview with Katherine Kelly (Becky Grainger). She was asked if she'd ever return to Corrie. She said: 'Oh no. That's too much like hard work!'