Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 01 JAN 2020 8.00 pm (ONE HOUR)

Waking up in a random bed, hungover, and full of guilt Tracy's new year hasn't exactly got off to the finest start. Seeing Paula in bed next to her, Tracy has that dreaded dawn of realisation and prepares for the 'walk of shame' back home.

Meanwhile, Steve, Amy & Ken are waiting for Tracy to rise from her stupor-little realising that she isn't there. Amy then conveniently decides to head over to Paula's to take her case notes back, and narrowly avoids seeing her Mother in a state of half undress (the 'knickers on the Aga' imagery was slightly smutty for Corrie, I thought). Sneaking back home, Tracy seems to have picked up Paula's jacket in the rush - which Amy conveniently spots and what with Maria's idle gossip in the street, she's becoming ever more suspicious of her Mum's New Year's Eve whereabouts.

What are we thinking? Is this a predictable return to duplicitous behaviour for Tracy, or are you cynical enough to believe this is a slightly contrived ratings grab?

In contrast, lovebirds Maria and Gary seem to have made peace with his recent loan sharking shooting and Gary promises to turn over a new leaf. Bethany isn't as easily duped however and she decides to move out.  Out of Maria' shadow, Gary is soon back on form though, harassing Sarah for the factory rent; he certainly means business. Gail suggests they move Underworld to another location but we know that won't happen. Calling a staff meeting at SPEED DAAL, the 'shareholders' (aka staff) decide to keep the factory where it is. Is it me or have we seen this set-up a million times before? I like Underworld but I feel it could it do with more than just a set makeover...

Meanwhile, Gary tells Maria they should move into their plush flat at Victoria Court instead. Will he revert to loan sharking or will his antique store pay dividends? Talking of which, Fizz is still feeling guilty about bringing a gun to the street but faces more trouble with the girls when Ruby hurts her harm at the community gardens. Is this arm injury another smoking gun for Jade?. Fizz thinks Hope is faking it but Jade promises to arrange a secret trip to the doctors.

David's still down and helpless as Shona's lies in a coma, and the upcoming trial can't be helping either. Gail offers chocolate biscuits and words of wisdom. I like her new zen persona. Can we see Gail doing more meditation/yoga/power walking with Sally, this year?
Sorting through David's washing, Gail finds the letter requesting he attend Josh's court case. Can she persuade her son to go to the trial?

At The Rovers Return, Abie is back propping the bar up and is telling Eileen, Sally, and Emma about her dalliance with new Bistro Boss 'handsy' Ray. Sally offers Kev some words of advice but he's still smarting after overhearing her harsh words. Later, Abi meets up for round two with Ray and realises he owns the viaduct eaterie alongside the hotel etc. Heading home, she brags to Sally, unfortunately, Kev is also there as well!

Also at the pub, Adam officially proposes to Sarah and she eagerly accepts. Gary looks miffed, to say the least. Emma also struggles with handing out the barmaid badinage (love that word) as Paula and Tracy exchange coats and frosty language. As they march out of the pub arguing, Amy corners them and their secret is soon out. Admitting her infidelity to Mary, Tracy's BFF fails to stall Steve at the pub and he heads home with the gift of a cat. Amy is disgusted by this whole sordid affair and decides to move in with Emma, while Steve remains clueless to the whole saga.

What are your thoughts on this latest drama?

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Happy New Year!!

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 9th Oct 8.30 pm

Sinead's friends and family are in utter shock at the discovery of her announcement; those gathered are aghast, emotionally numbed, and ashen-faced.

Following the news, Ken heads back inside and informs his other party guests of Sinead's diagnosis.

It seems a shame that Ken's celebrations are being marred with such sadness, or is that just me?

In the beer garden, Ken sits down with Liz and delivers an impassioned monologue, which in turn is a profound paean to his love of Sinead. Whilst Ken delivers this prose, a dark montage of the residents in catatonic shock is played out on screen, for us viewers. Bill Roache gives a masterclass in acting, his 60 years in the show is clear, but I can't help feeling that is slightly similar to Gail's (TV award-winning) monologue when Aidan died?

That said, it was as equally and as beautifully delivered, and a total treat in having an actor of that brevity and skill, orate a script so wonderfully.

In prison, David's cellmate passes him a contraband mobile phone to hide, but he refuses. I imagine inevitable repercussions to be forthcoming for David?
Max also seems to be following in his father's footsteps and is hiding secret text messages from Shona.

At The Bistro, Martine is keen to see Kevin again, but the moany mechanic just isn't interested. Could Kev find love with a current street resident instead, perhaps?

Meanwhile, Paula tells Sophie that she isn't going to follow her to Singapore, and it looks like this relationship is over. I know this couple had an online fanbase but I agree with Sally, it's the best for all concerned. Parting on amicable terms, Sophie also waves goodbye to her parents and heads off in the back of a taxi. Is this the last we've seen of Paula?

As the sadness continues to spread around the street, Chesney visits Daniel. Struggling to hide his heartache, Chez breaks down and cries. Daniel tells him to pull himself together and decides that its best he doesn't see Sinead, whilst in such a 'state'. I think this is suggesting that Daniel may well have trouble handling Sinead's' demise and the subsequent emotional fall-out...

Following the visit, Sinead tells Daniel that she overheard their conversation, and offers him some words of advice.

Due to some sport or other, Corrie is off now screen until next Wednesday the 16th of October.

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Paula Martin returning to Coronation Street

Stirling Gallacher, who played Sophie Webster's girlfriend Paula Martin, is returning to Coronation Street.

Her Corrie co-star Tristan Gemmill, who plays Robert Preston, mentioned on Twitter yesterday that he'd been filming a scene with Stirling. 

It's good news for fans of Paula, and I quite liked her and Sophie together.

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Corrie Comicals week ending 21 September 2018

Hi everyone I am back from a sojourn in Scotland taking in some wonderful scenery, eating well and even consuming the odd dram of whisky.  Meanwhile plenty has been happening in the mean streets of Weatherfield and I can report on some of the lighter moments from this week.  It would be far too easy to let someone looking extremely like Lillian Spencer but now called Evelyn steal this post as she was given all the best lines.  However first up (above) we must celebrate the look on Sally's face as she enjoys telling the Battersby sisters that they have both been boffing Imran.  She has just revealed his pros and cons list.

Talking of Imran's little list we were given this close up of the top half of the list.  The downsides are that Toyah discusses vegetables during foreplay and Leanne has more baggage than Manchester Piccadilly station.  Imran spends most of Wednesday thinking he is about to have both of them!

A sidewise look at the impact Evelyn is making comes from Rita and Ken (who was already in the Rovers when he was invited to join Evelyn's team for the first quiz).  (And where was Jenny Connor - she seems to have gone missing?).  Evelyn cost her team first place as she was unable to correctly recall that P.G. stands for Pelham Grenville and it has nothing to do with a brew - it is the two first names of a famous comedic writer. 

Evelyn is also shaky on American geography as this newspaper article demonstrated.  Why would Weatherfield twin with any of Atlanta, Chicago or Detroit please?

Rightly Paula Martin is looking really ashamed as she hears Sally's comments on Imran's boffing the Battersby sisters - Paula meanwhile has just dropped Sophie off to do the walk of shame as they have spent the night together and will be boffing Sophie again shortly. 

A couple of weeks ago you may recall Carla tested Peter's memory and behaviour with a Tina (on the left) lookalike called Carina (middle).  However she has now employed Vicky Jeffries (on the right) as Kirk's assistant in packing.  Now call me myopic if you like but I reckon that she looks as much like Tina (sans the constant tan) as did Carina.  So will Tyler and Simon end up being brothers?

Claudia is putting right the handiwork of an awful old battle-axe who made a mess of cutting Ken's hair earlier in the day - she does not realise this was Audrey who was in a bit of a bate at the time - but it certainly wiped the smile of Audrey's face!  And it looks like Ken might have pulled again!

The dancing lessons continue and this week Tracy is instructing Steve on the tender moment when he runs his hand down his partner's arm and her side.  Steve is dancing with Mary and does not actually seem to be enjoying practicing with Mary - and his hand moves in a very uncertain fashion, far from tender!

Which brings the return of my "Extras at Work" feature - two passer-bys are looking through the Community Centre window watching the antics inside as are Beth and Abi inside!

All in all it was a boffing good week.

Writers: Simon Crowther (Monday), Susan Oudot & Ian Kershaw (Wednesday), David Isaac & Mark Wadlow (Friday)
Directors: Vicky Thomas (Monday), John Anderson (Wednesday &Friday)

Kosmo
@Kosmo100

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