tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post7362733299070266695..comments2024-03-28T14:22:54.579+00:00Comments on Coronation Street Blog: The devil is in the detailGlenda Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-81063627586298721322015-02-25T17:59:13.754+00:002015-02-25T17:59:13.754+00:00*to question*to questionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-90694825037040477662015-02-25T17:58:05.254+00:002015-02-25T17:58:05.254+00:00Definitely agree re Anna. She used to care about R...Definitely agree re Anna. She used to care about Roy. The way she has been portrayed throughout the Roy/Gary story is awful.<br /><br />There have been some lovely scenes between Roy and Carla. Couldn't we have had one scene where Carla confronts Anna about the way she's treating Roy? It wouldn't have to be a big dramatic showdown; just a scene with Carla reminding Anna that they wereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-29782122016391158042015-02-23T15:06:49.923+00:002015-02-23T15:06:49.923+00:00I don't think Corrie is getting too complicate...I don't think Corrie is getting too complicated - exactly the opposite - much easier to change an actor's character to fit the plot than change the plot to a believable one. I know they can't have every detail exact, but they do push the boundaries way too much. Perhaps that is why the good actors are leaving??? Peter, Owen, Julie, Maddie - I'm sure as an actor they need to feelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-91661124941142873192015-02-23T10:19:08.014+00:002015-02-23T10:19:08.014+00:00I think we have to have a bit of poetic licence as...I think we have to have a bit of poetic licence as they call it but when there is blatent disregard for the past and total amnesia, it does become annoying and slapdash, especially for us Corrie purists! Frosty the Snowmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-22340222685600299792015-02-23T09:22:27.332+00:002015-02-23T09:22:27.332+00:00I think the truth is, with storylines for five epi...I think the truth is, with storylines for five episodes per week to come up with, (a) they are forced to drag a lot of them out far beyond the point where they cease to be entertaining and (b) so many ideas that should never have been taken up are, simply because they struggle to come with anything else.<br /><br />And the five episodes per week means that they are done in such a rush, that John McEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-15914590438411801162015-02-23T07:48:01.670+00:002015-02-23T07:48:01.670+00:00Thank you Rosie!Thank you Rosie!Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-87147397956138733912015-02-23T07:47:09.506+00:002015-02-23T07:47:09.506+00:00I too love the recent scenes between Craig and Fay...I too love the recent scenes between Craig and Faye. I think they could have come about without the pregnancy story too but there you are....Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-65458712762491406682015-02-23T07:45:59.500+00:002015-02-23T07:45:59.500+00:00Donna, I think a good soap opera can reflect both ...Donna, I think a good soap opera can reflect both real life and demonstrate good quality writing. British serial drama has a long reputation for this, unlike some daytime US soaps. Just because it's a soap doesn't mean Corrie shouldn't reference characters and their history on the show.Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-41872023684005847622015-02-23T01:18:47.778+00:002015-02-23T01:18:47.778+00:00I really like Graeme's point that Coronation S...I really like Graeme's point that Coronation Street might be getting over-complicated.<br /><br />Personally, I feel Stuart Blackburn is sincere about wanting to return to the history of the Street and to shift the focus back to more local, non-sensational, interactions. <br /><br />Recently the best versions of this (IMO) have been the friendship between Faye and Craig, as well as Maddie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-31489858757753531022015-02-22T22:59:57.768+00:002015-02-22T22:59:57.768+00:00Graeme: it's a soap opera, not to be confused ...Graeme: it's a soap opera, not to be confused with any similarity to real life and or even good writing. The audience is supposed to not notice the story lines and the disconnect that happens between the characters, just accept whatever dribble the writers want to put out each and every week. As long as it remains in the ratings and gets it's awards as the #1 show who cares. i know myselfDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-79395812453810678792015-02-22T21:38:45.813+00:002015-02-22T21:38:45.813+00:00I suppose with David an explanation could be that ...I suppose with David an explanation could be that he has matured owing to fatherhood and marriage. A downside of the internet is that you can watch you like on telly then go online and see everybody else say its crap and pointing out the flaws.Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-74773442245537001822015-02-22T21:11:54.338+00:002015-02-22T21:11:54.338+00:00My 'HUH?'moment was Kevin demanding Molly...My 'HUH?'moment was Kevin demanding Molly get a DNA test on little Jack because he didn't want Tyrone near HIS son and now Tyrone who's never at home with his and Fiz's daughters is babysitting Jack?!Why couldn't Sophie babysit her little brother?<br />Since the Platts area in so many storylines these days,I wonder since Sarah was also pregnant at the same age,if we'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-90009352297195529352015-02-22T20:45:01.695+00:002015-02-22T20:45:01.695+00:00The lack of continuity drives me crazy. Take Max&#...The lack of continuity drives me crazy. Take Max's ADHD. It's not mentioned yet the child has seen his Mum disappear and a new bloke appear on the scene telling him he is Dad. Enough to induce behavioural problems in any child never mind one with ADHD. No medication is that good.<br /><br />Michael's heart condition is also rather badly researched in terms of treatmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-10667486897159696822015-02-22T20:27:54.657+00:002015-02-22T20:27:54.657+00:00Another great blog Graeme and as usual I agree wit...Another great blog Graeme and as usual I agree with every word. <br />The writers churn out so many plots, throw them in a pot and then choose the characters ( usually the Platts) to cover the story. <br />It's only us nerds who notice the discrepancies, and as Humpty says I guess we have to get over it, but I can't - and I won't!Rosienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-40372756467792306492015-02-22T19:49:37.443+00:002015-02-22T19:49:37.443+00:00I often get the feeling that the writers dream up ...I often get the feeling that the writers dream up a plot and a newbie at the table wonders: 'But didn't xxx happen so that wouldn't make sense?' The others look at said writer despairingly: 'Only the Corrie nerds will notice that.' I'm a Corrie nerd and wish I had a badge to prove it. We're like the Trekkies, the Dr Who and Red Dwarf fans who point out the Humpty Dumptynoreply@blogger.com