Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 29 Nov 2017

It's another Wednesday double of Weatherfield drama.

As repercussions of Anna's arrest reverberate, Faye still has Phelan on a metaphorical pedestal. A disgruntled Izzy suggests to Gary that its time that Faye knew about Phelan's hideous crime against Anna. Meeting in the cafe, Gary tries to persuade Faye that Phelan is bad news. Struggling to sway the youngster, she remains relentless, so he unwittingly blurts out the truth.

Dismayed yet unfaltering in her view, Faye's betrayal of Anna is horrendous. She dismisses Gary's account of the 'Owen' saga, the rape itself and refuses to acknowledge Pat Phelan's criminality. Is this all part of Pat's revenge?.

Phelan certainly hasn't forgotten Gary beating him up and of course, he has every (bitter and twisted) reason to seek revenge on Anna. He's hypnotised Faye and Seb, and now he's spying on Nicola. Just how far will Phelan go, to take control of this situation?.

As Aidan receives news of a possible factory sale, he is also vastly losing control. Looking to cool his feud with his sister Kate (after punching his dad, MS sufferer Johnny) will he be able to save Underworld from being sold to Mathew Singh? With Johnny and Jenny deciding to retire in Spain (Jenny Bradley can't leave, please!) will Kate decide to go with them? As 'kana' tensions remain high, will Kate look to Spanish senoritas and leave Rana behind?.

With Kate struggling to compose herself in the Bistro, owner Robert is heading to Weatherfield hospital for his 'unmentionables' operation (it's called Testicular Cancer, come on Corrie) and after failing to get agreement on a loan extension, how far will Robert gamble this time? Will a few 'hail marys' from Michelle's Catholic mum, save the day?

Over in the Children's Dept. of Weatherfield General (we see a lot of this place nowadays), little George is still recovering from his most recent illness. Falling ill in the company of Mary, Jude and Angie are deliberating as to whether Mary has anything to do with this latest bout, or is it a coincidence that he always falls ill in her presence?

As Mary arrives at the hospital, it isn't long before, the 'crash team' are called to little George, and his illness now seems more serious. As accusations are thrown, Jude remains in defense of his mum but are Angie's demons skewing her view of Mary? Did Mary do any harm to baby George? Now under investigation by social services, Mary seeks comfort from Norris. Is she generally upset or carrying some sort of guilty conscience?

Still carrying a lot of guilt is my favourite Weatherfield Vicar, Billy. Up early scrolling on 'friends connect' (Weatherfield's answer to Facebook), Billy is seen searching for Gareth Brannigan. Is 'Gareth' culpable in their robbery and the death of Susan Barlow?.

I think Billy may need more than religious salvation to get out this one.

Follow my pal @Glenn_Writes  as he reviews tonight's 8.30pm episode and finds out what happens next!

Anyway, I'm off.T oyah has asked me to sample some new flavour of crisps at The Rovers Return

TARA!

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 15 Nov 7.30pm

Welcome to another Wednesday double of Weatherfield drama. Tonight's first half would have made my typewriter explode!.. if I wasn't writing on a laptop. Threads of deceit, injustice, affairs, arson and some serious crime. The Weatherfield police 'Coronation Street' incident notebook must be as thick as Roy's 'Bat watch' meeting notes!.

Tonight's opener sees the return of Eileen and Phelan from their 2 week holiday in Lanzarote. Shona delivers the news of their house fire and Phelan's pause for thought tells you all you need to know. With Eileen's 'dream home' in tatters, Phelan heads down the cop shop to find out more about the 'arson'. The streets other 'arsonist' Todd, is cautious in accepting Adams solicitor services and warns Billy to tell him less than he needs to hear. Todd should have relayed this information to Summer, as she happily tells the social worker about Billy's recent arrest. Seeking salvation, the Vicar is troubled with this 16-year-old crime and Adam advises him that he should be able to escape any justice, but why hold back information about the car crash?.

What with fights, robbery charges, and arson, It looks like social services are fine with Summer's living arrangements, appearing to be as incompetent as Weatherfield Police!.

Down at the cop shop, Phelan is shown evidence of 2 undesirable looking youths running away from the house before it started. Did Phelan pays kids to torch the place?. You bet he did!. Rather than run away from anymore questioning (they also found evidence of squatting), our Phelan insists on telling the police about the 'unhinged' Anna Windass, when he's subsequently questioned about the attempted murder charge on Seb. Personally, I thought 'chargrilled fishwife' was sufficient enough but she certainly does look to be breaking under the pressure.

Its 'case dismissed' for the house fire and Phelan looks to be hedging his bets with an insurance pay-out, but is his luck changing?. Seeing daughter Nicola heading over to see Eileen, will she tell all about the rapes and his narcissistic psychotic tendencies?.

Over at the bistro, 'wedding arrangements' for Rana and Zeedan, are in full swing. Kate agrees to help but remains unrelenting and Rana is also appearing rather preoccupied. Fraught feelings among the former best friends suddenly appear fervent, and back at Number 6, it reaches boiling point as Kate lunges into Rana with a big kiss, but did Zeedan see them?.

I shall back for another review next week - 7 episodes!.

Follow my pal @Glenn_Writes  as he reviews tonight's 8.30pm slot.

I'm off now, I'm late to meet Roy for this weeks 'Bat Watch' meeting.

TARA!

I am @rybazoxo
Editor at large @Drunkonmusic2
Your Cobbles connoisseur

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