Coronation Street Episode Review, Wednesday 1st February, 8 pm

As I sit down to write this Wednesday Weatherfield episode review, my kitten, who is in heat, is making a set of weird purring noises whilst rubbing herself against me. She’s furry, funny, and equally annoying, but I adore the ground she walks on! We can guess how Hope felt about her Chincilla and Beth's feelings about Peanut, but would I slap a child for my cat? No, and I doubt Beth did either. 

Tonight's Corrie starts with Tyrone discovering Hope harbouring David’s stuffed weasel and realises that she used taxidermy to create the bite mark, which led Fiz to report it to the police, putting Peanut in pet purgatory. Fiz reluctantly relays the truth to Beth and Kirk. Fuming with rage, Beth confronts Hope out in the street. We don't see what happens next, but Hope heads home and tells her parents that Beth has slapped her in the face! 

Meanwhile, drug dealer Damon, and his control of the Bistro are starting to grate Nick’s temperament. Sam’s charmed by his DJ lesson, and even Leanne has a cosy chat in the flat with him. Nick tells Damon his feelings, only for Damon to tell Nick that another drug deal is coming into the restaurant. Struggling to hide his problem with Damon, Leanne is slowly becoming suspicious of the animosity between the business associates. With the Bistro buzzing, Beth's also out boozing but is interrupted by a call from Fiz. At N0.9 - Beth tells Fiz and Ty a few home truths about Hope, and her parents seem as clueless as ever, married or otherwise. Hope struggles to get them to believe her. Elsewhere, Damon mingles with the bistro clientele, tries some flattery on Dee-dee and manages to get her number.  

Still smarting from her social media stalker, Daisy confides her worries in Glenda, whose presence in the Rovers (and with all the women in the backroom) makes her my favourite new barmaid in absolute aeons. Jenny and Christina’s vendetta, and barroom bickering, are also good to see; that bar has been too quiet for too long. Daisy decides she's had enough of the rabble and goes to the wedding fair (at the Chariot Hotel, obviously) on her own! She may have blocked him online, and Daisy thinks she’s gotten rid of Justin, until he turns up at the event, pretending to be Daniel. 

Disturbed, Justin believes that he will be the one to marry her whilst fantasising that Daniel is some control freak. Justin soon gets the message and leaves the venue, but Daisy is very scared. Later, Daniel tells Daisy all about it, only for her to receive another gift - funeral flowers. Fearing the worse, Daisy soon learns that the flowers are just a twisted gift from Tracy. Daisy confides in Jenny, leaving Christina to depart, and surrogate Mum Jenny sheds a tear over the heart-to-heart.  Ches and Gemma also head to the Weatherfield wedding fair giving Gemma a few ideas, but all are out of their budget range, so they decide to book the Rovers instead.

Elsewhere, Max’s guilty plea has David relishing in the realities of his premise, whilst Alya is forgiving, telling him that it's not his fault. David then receives a call from Shona, who knows about everything, and he tells her to stay in London. 

A lot to like tonight, but my favourite moment was Daisy dressed up at the hotel. That's some superb art direction -look at the colour match! Is that the first time we've seen the hotel logo? 

What did you think of Corrie tonight?

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Wednesday 16th of February 7.30 & 8.30 pm

This week, Wednesday night’s Coronation Street concentrated on Amy’s post-birthday spiking nightmare, and her new relationship with the reformed bad boy, Jacob. Drink spiking is another issue-based storyline, but, it's also very relevant - less so in the U.K mainstream media, but, Sheffield (my home town) had a spate of drink spikes just before Christmas, so kudos on this occasion! Steve takes the fatherly concern to the extreme and wallops Jacob with a (well-staged) punch. 

Thankfully, Amy speedily recovers from the spiking (thanks to her boyfriend) and is soon ready to leave the hospital. However, we viewers are left wondering about who would put GHB in her drink? Would I be wrong in thinking it could be one of the teens that were out at the club that night? Aadi and Asha were both out, and Aadi has had one or two drunken random acts in his recent past, or, is that a red-herring? 

Jacob does try to make some headway with Steve tonight ( he does seem genuinely rehabilitated) but that punch puts paid to any resolution between the two. I guess Jacob could remind Steve of his younger self? Even Leanne is on Steve’s side and chastises Amy with a verbal warning about her new fella’s past. 

Anyway, the police have reviewed nightclub CCTV which confirms Jacob didn't do it, so it seems Daniel’s own investigating is well worth continuing. Later, Jacob is arrested anyway, but for supplying fake I.Ds to the youths.  Amy is muddled by all of the events and seeks solace in a chat with Sam and Simon, who drive forward a few more home truths. Simon then admits to getting Jacob arrested, and rather than stick up for her fella, Amy proceeds to dump him instead. Is this the end of their relationship, or merely the beginning? I hope it's the latter, as those two have great chemistry, as do Daniel and Daisy, who I’m pleased are also back together following their Valentine meal. 

Also, following their separate drunken Valentine night, Sarah and Lydia are both back at Underworld and nursing hangovers. It is brilliant to see Underworld back on screen, and loony Lydia’s hate campaign against Adam and Sarah is a treat. Tonight, Lydia’s machiavellian machinations continue and with all talk of her affair with the married man, Sarah gives her a warning about wrecking her own life for a fella. Is Lydia suggesting that this fictional married man she’s seeing is Adam? This story is one to keep me watching, unlike Tim’s heart attack recovery, which gets less funny by the week! Elaine has embarked on a heart health course, much to her son's, and Sally's annoyance.

 

Meanwhile, familial fallouts at N0.5 continue, as Joseph’s Grandma pays a visit to check on the young lads home situation. Bizarrely, Izzy didn't tell her Mother about her grandchild going missing, and being oblivious to recent drama's, Linda takes Joseph's parents to the bistro for a meal. The truth is nearly out via big gob Debbie Webster, but Chesney and Gemma cover it up instead. 

Overall, a good pair of episodes with a lot going off tonight! It was great to see Leanne back on screen, Mary, albeit briefly, and this new 'whodunnit' alongside loony Lydia's incessant craziness, was a real treat. 

Ps - I have a 5-year-old daughter so I can very much relate to Russsian poo-lette!

PPS - I absolutely adore Bernie!

 

I am @rybazoxo your self-styled cobbles connoisseur

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 14th April 7.30 & 8.30 pm

In light of Nick's moonlight flit and abandonment of his son Sam, this county lines drug dealing storyline is shifting sideways slightly, by way of a blooming friendship between old adversaries, Gail and Natasha. This can only be a good thing! There's no question of Nick, Leanne and Simon's triumvirate of acting prowess, however, this well needed humour injection is what's needed. These two now have common ground to share, and through a masterstroke of retcon paternity, this should give us plenty of future storyline material!

Tonight, and with Nick out of the way, Natasha asks Gail to babysit for Sam whilst she’s out and about. Gail is only too happy to agree and Sam gets comfy at his grans, prompting Natasha and Gail to open a bottle of vino, upon her return. Setting the world to rights, it seems these two have put the past behind them.  

Tyrone seems to have fallen head over heels/or wrench for Alina, but can Fiz put a spanner in their potential romance? Falling foul of Abi’s temperament and Alina’s perceived flirtations with Lucas, Tyrone seems caught in the headlights but Alina promises him a talk. Meanwhile, Roy visits N0.9, and then the garage, offering Fiz and Tyrone some separate words of advice. Tyrone is emotionally affected by Roy’s honesty and sensing his vulnerability, Fiz asks him to move back home. Using the girl’s emotional upheaval as collateral, Tyrone is somewhat swayed and visits Alina to tell her about him moving back home. Expressing his newfound love for her, Alina accepts Tyrone’s decision and they jump into bed. Tyrone moves back home but tells Fiz that he’s searching for a flat, and insists the girls must know that he’s just sleeping on the sofa.

Peter’s duel transplant / Simon woes are causing him sleepless nights so Carla offers to postpone their vows. He refuses and is adamant that the marriage will be going ahead, telling Tracy that this simple ceremony will happen without family in attendance. Tracy ignores Peter’s wishes and is quick to start organising the flowers - she seems hellbent on attending the wedding regardless. Later, Carla tells Tracy that she doesn’t want her attending, as this could be their last chance, what with Peter’s time slowly running out. 

Brian talks to Bernie about Cathy’s trolling nightmare and questions what to do about the death threats. Galvanised by Bernie’s insistence that something must be done, he makes a phone call to the police. 

PC Tinker explains that little can be done without actual evidence - until some deep fake video of Cathy appears online. It then transpires that Bernie has been trolling the trolls too in defence of Cathy and Gemma. With Bernie being reported to the police, Craig visits the ladies and warns all three of them to go offline for a bit. Later, Yasmeen tries to offer Cathy a friendly drink, only for Cathy to tell Brian that she’s leaving the street until trolling dies down. She doesn’t leave, she just moves into N0.6 with Yasmeen. 

Elsewhere in tonight’s episodes; Ed returns following a night away from home and Michael discovers that his Dad has started gambling again. Ed uses the DNA duplicitousness as an excuse for his card sharking, clearing £1K out of the joint savings account, and Ronnie warns his brother about the risk of wrecking his family unit. Later, it turns out that Ed hasn’t spent £1K on gambling, he’s bought a campervan for him and Aggie, instead! 

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 7th April 7.30 & 8.30 pm

I’ll admit it. I feel sorry for Leanne being embroiled in all of this. For those of us with long Corrie memories, visions of Jez Quigley fuelling her cocaine addiction and blackmailing her into robbing The Rovers Return are still quite clear. You live but you don’t learn, I guess. She should now be mourning the tragic loss of her infant son, instead, she’s gone undercover for the police to hoodwink Harvey and to halt this county lines drug dealing. 

In tonight’s episodes, and with the drugs consignment ready at the flat, Ned tells Leanne that Harvey’s big deal is back on. She feigns covid symptoms to skive work and to help out with the shipment. Toyah tells Nick all about it. Meanwhile, Harvey decides to take Simon out for the drugs drop-off and continues to menace Leanne with vague threats and promises of repercussions should anything go wrong. Toyah chastises her sister for playing Imran, not knowing what is happening. Out on the drop-off, the police bust Simon and Harvey but Harvey escapes their clutches and goes on the run, knowing that Leanne is an informant. Simon warns Leanne that he is out to get her,  but it’s too late, Harvey is soon breaking down her flat door and suspects she’s a grass - he just can't prove it. 

Instead, he thinks Simon was the snitch, so Leanne confesses the truth. Harvey is then arrested and the police tell Leanne they will do everything to protect her. She begs them to release Simon from his cell and plans her immediate future. Meanwhile, Dev is called in for questioning by the police over the chip shop deliveries. Finding out about the drug bust, Toyah pays a visit and Leanne tells her sister the full story. Realising they are in real danger, Leanne and Simon plan a swift getaway,  until the expected trial. 

Tyrone has moved out of the family home, having told Fiz that he loves Alina now. Confiding in Chez, Fiz is forlorn, bereft, and vengeful. Meanwhile, Tyrone has decamped to Kevin’s at N0.13. He tells Alina that he’s split from Fiz and that he doesn’t love her anymore.  He then arranges to go on a walk with Alina. Later, Chez and Fiz spot them out on the street and Chesney has a go at Tyrone, telling him he’s being played for a fool. Later, Tyrone confesses his true feelings to Alina and she makes it clear that their relationship may not be possible. 

It’s Todd’s first day at Shuttleworth’s funeral parlour. He offers George a few business ideas but he soon realises his new boss is not interested. Eileen is quick to defend her son to George, and they have a little lovers tiff. Todd then realises that George has romantic designs on his Mum. 

Carla and Peter’s ‘project end game’ marriage plans seem to have perked them both up a bit. Peter’s binging podcast’s and Carla’s enjoying work at Underworld. Steve is still angry at his former pal though. At Underworld, Nick has a meeting with Lucas which Carla refuses to be available for, as it could risk Peter’s recovery. Sarah tells Carla it may be time for her to move on, and she agrees. At N0.1 Steve apologises to Peter who, off the phone from the hospital, relays his optimism about his latest treatment plan. The boys soon make friends again. Later, Peter sees Lucas leaving the factory following the meeting. Questioning Carla, she’s open with Peter and tells him she’s looking to step away from the factory. Peter is understanding and the two of them are more settled than ever. 

Elsewhere in tonight’s episodes, The Kabin’s recent vandalism and abandonment by the customers, is causing tension between Brian and Cathy.  Bernie defends Cathy against Tracey’s textbook poisonous barbs and offers her friend some advice. Gemma is quick to chastise Cathy too and struggles to understand why she trolled Tracey and Steve in the first place. It then transpires that Alex has been trolled too, for defending Cathy online.  Cathy is at a loss as to what to do next. 

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