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Fan event: The Real Lives of Coronation Street

This is a really fascinating event and I wish I lived closer so that I could attend.

There's a talk on The Real Lives of Coronation Street which will take place at Preston Brook WI, Preston Brook Village Hall, WA7 3AW on 11th June at 7.30pm.

The speaker is Dr Tom Preston who is on twitter.

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Coronation Street Quiz and Party, December 6 in Manchester

There's to be a Coronation Street quiz and party on Thursday 6 December 2018 at The Waldorf pub in Manchester.

The quiz is being held to raise funds for mental health charity Mind.  Entry is £2 per person. 

The quiz will be followed by a Corrie themed party and there will be a prize for best Corrie fancy dress.

You can find full details here.

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Celebrate Corrie's 58th birthday with a special fan event

Celebrate Coronation Street's 58th birthday this December with a very special talk from Corrie expert Mark Llewellin at Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Manchester, M35 9WJ

Mark will be giving an hour long talk with lots of stories of the show's history. He will also take along some exhibits.

Tickets are £5 in aid of Willow Wood Hospice (who are also selling the tickets - advance booking essential) For Tickets contact Elaine - elaine.mcconnell@willowwood.info or phone 0161 674 9787

Willow Wood Hospice is celebrating 20 years in 2019. Founding patrons were Roy Barraclough MBE and Kathy Staff. Julie Hesmondhalgh and Mark Llewllin are the current patrons so there are a few Corrie connections!

The Facebook event is here.

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Coronation Street fan event in Manchester this week

 
A reminder that there's a Coronation Street fan event in Manchester, taking place this week.  

It's on Thursday 29th March and Corrie expert Mark Llewellin will be giving two talks on the history of Coronation Street at the Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Failsworth, Manchester. 

Proceeds are in aid of Kershaws Hospice.  Find out more here.

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Corrie's Connor McIntyre & Sally Dynevor confirmed for fan event

More details have been released on the Coronation Street event for fans on Monday 12 December at HOME, Manchester.

The Coronation Street event is being held as part of Granada's 60th anniversary celebrations. No exploration of Granada would be complete without a celebration of Granada’s most enduring drama in the week of Coronation Street’s 56th birthday.

It’s your chance to raise a glass to Corrie in the company of past and present writers, production team and cast members as archive gems are showncase that have never been seen before - and provide a sneak peek at what’s to come on the Weatherfield cobbles for Christmas.

Guests in conversation with Matt Charlton include legendary writer JOHN STEVENSON and Executive Producer KIERAN ROBERTS, with a special intro from continuity king CHARLES FOSTER.

Monday, December 12th
Running time 120 minutes. 
Buy tickets here.

And now, the Manchester Evening News reveals that Coronation Street icon Jean Alexander will be celebrated at the special screening with Hilda Ogden’s final ever scenes to be screened to fans after being salvaged from Granada archives.

Many think that Hilda, known for her headscarf and curlers, rolled out of Weatherfield in an emotional scene on Christmas Day 1987 - when a staggering 27 million viewers watched.

But Hilda, played by the late and much loved Jean Alexander , actually returned to the Rovers for a one-off special in 1990 to help raise money for charity as part of ITV’s Telethon.

And said scenes – where she pops into the pub and then speaks to husband Stan at his graveside – have been recovered by film archivists Kaleidoscope and will be aired for the first time in over a quarter of a century at arts centre HOME on Monday at a special Coronation Street Celebration event.

Hilda’s last bow is being shown as part of the celebration of 60 years of Granada Television and will be hosted by a panel including Corrie actress Sally Dynevor, who has played the Street’s Sally Metcalfe since 1986, and first encountered Hilda when she dated the Ogden’s lodger Kevin Webster.
Sally Seddon (Sally Whittaker), Hilda Ogden (Jean Alexander) and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell)... with Hilda's iconic flying ducks in the background

A 1976 episode featuring Albert Tatlock criticising Ken Barlow for living in sin with Wendy Nightingale, plus a two-hander starring Sarah Lancashire and Kevin Kennedy as Raquel and Curly Watts (year 2000) will also get an airing at the event.

Writers John Stevenson and Debbie Oates, producer Kieran Roberts and actor Connor McIntyre (who played arch villain Phelan) will take questions after the showing.

Gareth Kavanagh from organisers of the event, Room 5064 said: “This is a cinematic treat for all those who love Britain’s biggest soap, and Coronation Street fans are going to see what an important find Hilda’s return is. It contains all the ingredients that made Hilda as popular as the Royal Family back in the 1980s and her acerbic wit is to the fore.glenda.young@btinternet.com

"Her emotional scene at Stan’s grave also reminds us what a superb actor Jean Alexander was. The screening is truly a fitting tribute to a television great who we sadly lost this year.”

If you're going to this event and would like to blog about it for us, do please get in touch! email me at glenda.young@btinternet.com - thanks!

Watch Hilda's final scene, below:



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Coronation Street Sustainability Talk - November 26 2015

An event for students at Manchester Met University.

Listen to a presentation from the production team at Coronation Street on how they are striving to improve environmental sustainability both on and off screen.

The session will cover key actions and initiatives from production departments such as Scripts, Costume, Makeup, Locations, Art and Design and Technical.

You will also hear how Carbon Literacy training has played a central role in ensuring members of the production team carry out their work with sustainability in mind.

When : 26th of November  17:00-18:30
Where: MMU, New Business School  G.34 - Lecture Theatre 5

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An Evening With Jimmi Harkishin

(Reposted from the Bluenose Corrie Blog with permission)

It was a rainly night in Halifax, Nova Scotia but at the Westin Hotel Commonwealth Room, there was a bum on every single seat in the house. Jimmi Harkishin aka Dev Alahan on Coronation Street was in town and they were all there to see him. I was unable to be there but I sent my lieutenant Denise to report back about the night and provide a few photos. With her help, here's how the evening went:

Jimmi had arrived on Sunday and did some touring around our fair city.  He visited a few museums, traveled across the harbour to Dartmouth on the ferry for dinner at the Wooden Monkey.  Recognized by the ferry Captain, Jimmi was permitted to "steer" and was given the honorary post of "Ship's Captain".  He was also inducted into the "Order of Good Cheer".  Sounds like a lot of fun and Jimmi certainly said how much he enjoyed his time here and hanging out with us Canadians.

On Tuesday night, the Commonwealth room at the Westin looked great decorated with various street terrace houses, store fronts and the Rovers itself.  A large screen was set up to play various scenes featuring the star; Jimmi Harkishin who plays street romeo Dev Alahan!  Let's see, Dev has romanced:  Amy, Geena, Dierdre, Sunita, Natalie, Tracey and Mad Maya.

Dawn Sloane performed the moderator duties and even produced a short movie and skit that was played out later with audience participation. Tom and Amy from CBC opened the show once again and introduced a pop quiz.

Then Jimmi arrived onstage in formal attire, handsome in a dark suit complete with tie and waistcoat.  Given the intensity of the lights, and how nervous he was,  after the break, that outfit was ditched for a plaid shirt and jeans.

The first half of the show was an informal chat between Dawn and Jimmi. There was some reminiscing about "Dev's" time on Coronation street.  Since 1999 when Dev first appeared, all his woman have been, and I quote Jimmi, "Every woman I meet is a homicidal maniac"!

He was born in Versailles, outside of Paris and he is a middle child with an older and younger brother.  One is a social worker and one is a systems analyst.  Jimmi always wanted to be an actor, however, his parents wanted him to get a "real" job, like a doctor or shop keeper.  After 7 years on Corrie, his Dad saw him in a scene in the corner shop and commented he always knew Jimmi would end up in a corner shop! After graduation Jimmi, spent 5 years in theatre and plays the clarinette and saxophone but we were not treated to any solos tonight.

His comments related to Corrie:
 - What do you think of Peter and Tina?  He thinks it should be Peter and Dev!
 - Will Dev find love or remarry ? -  Jimmi sings "all by myself" with some cheek.  Maybe Dev and Mary ?
 - His favorite love?  Ken of course, with a nice imitation of Deidre's voice.
- Dev is a bruised romantic in Jimmi's estimation and is unlikely to feel "rosy" happy, because it's a soap.

A short video entitled "Short Snappers" was played where Jimmi had to select his preference. 

• Bistro or Rovers?  Well Rovers. 
• Most conniving? Todd 
• Baddest Boy? Rob
• Rekindled romance? Deirdre 
• Most likely to cause trouble? Lloyd
• Who would you like to see come back?  Fred Elliot  I second that, I say I second that!
• What advice would you give Liz about Tony?  Don't do it! (I think we can all agree on that!)

After the break it was time for a raffle. The Downeast Streeters traditionally offers a raffle for breakfast for two with the star, providing the star agrees. They always have done. This year's winner was our own fearless volunteer Darlene who won breakfast with our star.  Congratulations Darlene!! Darlene has volunteered at all the events and has contributed to many pings over the years as well.

Second Half of the show after the raffle included questions from the audience.  Jimmi was very engaging speaking to the question authors and many times roamed among the audience.  He even sang happy birthday and performed a wonderful on stage script written by Dawn.  A lucky lady from the audience was selected to be the "lady in the bar". Jimmi walks in and decides she is the one he must "have".  Funny stuff and all enjoyed.

A brief sample of audience questions:

• Jimmi's Favorite stories - The gentle ones like the "gym one".
• Who do you want your next love interest to be? - Michelle Keegan (Tina, but he was kidding), really...Sally or Leanne.
• Which Corrie actor is least like a character - Dev is nothing like Norris!
• Is it real alcohol at the Rovers ? - Nope, Dev's scotch is apple juice.
• Family? - Jimmi has 4 children ranging in age from 27 to 17.

Jimmi and the Downeast Streeter committee

Before we knew it our time was up.  Standing ovation and thunderous applause :)

Jimmi graciously signed autographs and engaged everyone with a big smile for photos.

Thanks to the Downeast Streeters and Jimmi Harkishin for a great event.

And thank you Denise for your great report! Another success for the Downeast Streeters and another treat for Halifax Corrie fans. Jimmi will be in Toronto this weekend for the British Isles Show.

 The "Walk of Fame"

 The merchandise table

MC Dawn and committee member, Jackie

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