As someone who always watches Corrie with the subtitles on, and wears hearing aids, I can tell you that tonight’s Corrie episodes spoke volumes to me. Some Corrie social commentators will denounce it as an issue-based shoo-in but believe me, this kind of understanding, and to a huge TV audience, makes all the difference. The use of BSL by Gemma is also highly commendable, and it certainly helped build up this cochlear implant story. Although obvious that Freda's worry over Aled’s future, grief, and funeral frustrations, would manifest themselves into her taking Aled - it most certainly drove the point home with some brilliant dialogue.
Roy's briefly related hummingbird analogy was my favourite of those writing moments. It added a sweet poignancy, and aside from making me think about Norris as a resurrected bird, it was soon brushed aside by George and his constant funeral fluff-ups. Is he really a relative of the infallible Archie Shuttleworth? That guy knew your coffin size just by looking at you! No wonder Freda was pushed to the edge. This storyline was my highlight of the two episodes & it certainly put the old community centre set to some use. Are we going to see those smaller sets back on-screen as covid restrictions ease?
Although showering the street in machismo with his fights, veiled threats, and back-alley beatings - I was glad to see Zeedan making amends with Ryan. It would be good to see him back with Alya. I like those two, they make a good duo and are a bit of light fluff in the fast-paced dramatics. Do we need Zeedan back on the street though? We seem to have an influx of new characters just lately, besides all of the new heads!
I was glad to see Gail Platt return and in a comedic hat! Will she notice that Max has changed head in her absence? The recasting of Max is an interesting one, neatly bringing the character into Daniel's teaching orbit. His merge into a modern-day Ken Barlow gathers pace. It shan't be long before he moves into No.1, surely! Is Max the new Aidan Critchley? Will Summer’s extra-tuition lead to a teenage infatuation, maybe?
Gail and Audrey maudlin over Norris and the old photos was also poignant. It was a little scene again, but they added up tonight - giving the overall episodes a good mix of drama, humour, and pathos. Corrie is on a roll recently, and I'm here for it!
Elsewhere in Wednesday's Corrie: the Bailey’s continue to deal with Grace and her high demands. Gary grapples with Sharon and Kelly, and Bernie sings a good tune!
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