tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post3854044258608593007..comments2024-03-28T14:22:54.579+00:00Comments on Coronation Street Blog: Who would make the perfect Rovers landlady?Glenda Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-90538848624830881692012-11-06T18:44:41.665+00:002012-11-06T18:44:41.665+00:00Well Betty managed even when she was sitting down....<br />Well Betty managed even when she was sitting down. I still wouldn't want Gail behind the bar. She suits a tabard too much. Unless, the Rovers wants a new cleaner...Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-70917051395155132962012-11-06T18:25:08.536+00:002012-11-06T18:25:08.536+00:00Graeme N asked...
Could she see above the pum...Graeme N asked...<br /><br /> Could she see above the pumps?<br /><br /><br />If Betty could manage I'm sure Gail can.<br /><br />IMDb says Betty Driver was 5'7" and Helen Worth is 5'5". I think they're both way off, even taking into account Gail's wig.Martin S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-19675612959171599482012-11-06T14:13:38.463+00:002012-11-06T14:13:38.463+00:00Yes! And wasn't she in The Road to Coronation ...<br />Yes! And wasn't she in The Road to Coronation Street?Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-65568056456086251352012-11-06T12:46:21.720+00:002012-11-06T12:46:21.720+00:00The original Tina (from the late 80's/90's...The original Tina (from the late 80's/90's would be great, I think she went on to be in Emmerdale and Goodnight SweetheartRichJHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-79107806818351052752012-11-05T19:26:38.209+00:002012-11-05T19:26:38.209+00:00
No reason why it has to be a lady...just so far a...<br />No reason why it has to be a lady...just so far all the best ones have been :) I think Lloyd would be a good choiceCarry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-48478503118422561952012-11-05T18:29:43.131+00:002012-11-05T18:29:43.131+00:00Why does it have to be a woman? Get Lloyd behind ...Why does it have to be a woman? Get Lloyd behind the bar!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-68038212387574861972012-11-05T10:13:37.290+00:002012-11-05T10:13:37.290+00:00I didn't realise she'd been in it before! ...<br />I didn't realise she'd been in it before! I guess that was while she was doing Dinnerladies.<br /><br />Sally would be terrific I think although I'm not sure how long she would last with her attitude! Fun to watch though. "Beige swizzlestick" - I love it!Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-7199560221605596902012-11-05T10:09:54.978+00:002012-11-05T10:09:54.978+00:00Maxine Peake played a character called Belinda Pea...Maxine Peake played a character called Belinda Peach in a one-off appearance in 1999. Fred Elliott tried to pair her up with Ashley but he only had eyes for Maxine Heavey!<br />I can see a lot of potential in having Sally run the Rovers. Her character needs a new direction, and she could combine the best/worst traits of Annie Walker and Lilian Spencer. She would provide a lot more spark behind njblashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13803940385966565084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-72280243700157273912012-11-05T09:15:05.491+00:002012-11-05T09:15:05.491+00:00Maxine Peake would be great but I shouldn't th...<br />Maxine Peake would be great but I shouldn't think she'd have time to take this on long term. Roy and Hayley would be interesting but all they'd sell would be pineapple juice!Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-11792169908837793972012-11-05T07:40:03.929+00:002012-11-05T07:40:03.929+00:00Eunice Gee is now Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale s...Eunice Gee is now Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale so would not come back and is knocking on bit now to be a barmaid. How about Kirky and Beth? It could be the making of them. Mrs Minivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-67144596472308614932012-11-05T01:31:40.776+00:002012-11-05T01:31:40.776+00:00For quite a while, my pick to run the Rovers has b...For quite a while, my pick to run the Rovers has been Lloyd. He has that easy going personality coupled with good business sense that would make it work. <br /><br />abbyknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-56092678745640305622012-11-04T22:36:22.559+00:002012-11-04T22:36:22.559+00:00Roy and Hayley.
Lots of potential for quirky stori...Roy and Hayley.<br />Lots of potential for quirky stories.Blossomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-72376221932695521212012-11-04T20:38:35.814+00:002012-11-04T20:38:35.814+00:00I've always thought Maxine Peake would be an a...I've always thought Maxine Peake would be an amazing landlady! Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-32195891995224238072012-11-04T18:43:25.059+00:002012-11-04T18:43:25.059+00:00Lilian was a brilliant landlady - such a shame she...Lilian was a brilliant landlady - such a shame she was only in it for a short while. I can't think of any of the current cast that would make a truly great landlady, although it might be fun to see Sally give it a go, to see her try to lord it over the regulars in an attempted Annie/Lillian style. I'd definitely be happy if Claudia came back to do it too. Julie or Sylvia could be quite Conversation Streethttp://conversationstreet.podbean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-44460530419050931782012-11-04T18:27:41.375+00:002012-11-04T18:27:41.375+00:00Judging from your first two contributions, you are...Judging from your first two contributions, you are a fantastic addition to this blog, Graeme. I like your comments on the comments too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-65337751485824252212012-11-04T17:16:18.223+00:002012-11-04T17:16:18.223+00:00And I'm afraid Mary behind the bar of the Rove...<br />And I'm afraid Mary behind the bar of the Rovers would put me off my gin and tonic!Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-10364401657917559802012-11-04T17:12:26.258+00:002012-11-04T17:12:26.258+00:00Jim would make a great landlord but he'd be ba...<br />Jim would make a great landlord but he'd be back in the big house before last ordersCarry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-61129313288548139972012-11-04T16:46:32.619+00:002012-11-04T16:46:32.619+00:00LOL Graeme! - could Gail see above the pumps? I&...LOL Graeme! - could Gail see above the pumps? I'd like to see Jim McD run the Rovers - takes no guff from the punters but there could be lots of punch ups and 'so it is' could become extremely annoying after a while. ChiaGwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-89379455320039739802012-11-04T16:29:27.181+00:002012-11-04T16:29:27.181+00:00In my experience it wasn't exactly snobby, ego...In my experience it wasn't exactly snobby, egotistical acting with Lilian, she was just like that when I worked with her a couple of years ago.<br /><br />A reappearance of Meg Johnson (Eunice Gee) would be my choice. ABAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-15904446702646986952012-11-04T15:45:09.699+00:002012-11-04T15:45:09.699+00:00I would like to see Mary take over at the helm of ...I would like to see Mary take over at the helm of the Rovers. Lots of theme nights, and pretensions aplenty. She is comedic we know but we have seen a nastier, edgier side to her as well.Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-91105966865370888112012-11-04T14:40:37.071+00:002012-11-04T14:40:37.071+00:00
Could she see above the pumps?<br />Could she see above the pumps?Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-85507469282034960942012-11-04T14:38:16.424+00:002012-11-04T14:38:16.424+00:00Gail.Gail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-7481418148672243422012-11-04T14:37:42.931+00:002012-11-04T14:37:42.931+00:00Why thank you :) I agree, and I think it's a s...<br />Why thank you :) I agree, and I think it's a shame. I also remember reading that Celia Imrie always wanted to appear in Corrie. I think she'd be great in a similar kind of role...Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-45872919936230028052012-11-04T13:48:44.618+00:002012-11-04T13:48:44.618+00:00Ooh, Graeme, you are good. I would also love Lili...Ooh, Graeme, you are good. I would also love Lilian (never, ever Lily) Spencer to return but I did read some years ago that Maureen Lipman would never return to Corrie. Sadly.Glenda Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-77780246256041919472012-11-04T13:16:58.686+00:002012-11-04T13:16:58.686+00:00If only Bet had not cocked up her return then the ...If only Bet had not cocked up her return then the door would have been left open, however she's knocking on a bit now anyway.<br /><br />I think the rovers has been a bit lost since the duckies took over. I think it was a brave move for TPTB to bring in an outsider in St-Ella and had she been a stronger wittier character, as she was promoted to be, then it would have worked. <br /><br />ThereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com