Just Rosie to be shown on ITV2 tonight

Fans of Helen Flanagan might like to know that the webisodes of Just Rosie, the online Coronation Street spin-off, are being shown on ITV2 tonight, Monday 17th October at 10pm. 

Visit the Just Rosie website.

Helen Flanagan to quit?

The latest Corrie story to hit the tabloids is the rumour that Helen Flanagan is to quit her role as Rosie Webster due to her recent panic attacks.

Of course stories about cast members leaving do crop up on a fairly regular basis, but it must be hard for poor Helen who admitted herself to suffering from panic attacks for quite some time off-set to have to go through something like this at work.

She's also been on-screen a lot lately since her return and no doubt the Just Rosie spin-off was hard work for her as well so hopefully once things calm down a bit more she'll be okay because it would be a shame if the street was forced to say goodbye to such a unique and comical character.

Corrie spin-offs - DVD vs Online

This year, unlike past years, Corrie wont be releasing a DVD special, instead they have decided to go online. With this comes a tie in website and even extra videos.

In my opinion, this is a better way to do Coronation Street spin-off shows, what is happening in the main show is usually reflected in the spin-off an vice-versa, therefore it furthers the main plot, an example of this would be Gary's Army Diaries.

With a DVD spin-off, the storyline usually has light ties with the main storyline of the show, but for the most part it is a totally seperate story, and usually ends up feeling pretty disconnected from the main show. There is also the cost, it it worth spending up to £20 for a spin-off that you probably wont watch again?

Which do you prefer?

More of Rosie's best bits

Our Flaming Nora wrote a blog post over at ITV.com where she listed the first 5 of her favourite Rosie Webster moments. Today we can find out the rest of her choices. Read about Rosie's more recent escapades and watch the accompanying video highlights of items 6 - 10 from Nora's top 10 list. 

What's your favourite Rosie moment? I think I giggle the most when Rosie proves that her private education was a bit of a waste of money, like the time Roy mentioned composer Elgar and she wondered what the L stood for.  This photo from the time she burned the kitchen was a funny scene, as well. 

And don't forget, Just Rosie, Rosie's website is online and the web spinoff debuts on Sept. 26. 

Corrie announce 'Just Rosie' spin-off

ITV.com have posted an announcement on their website. Rosie Webster will be heading to London for her very own spin-off. But it doesn't end there, Rosie will be starting an official Twitter and website, appearing on Loose Women and Lorraine.

The drama will be split up into three episodes. Sounds quite exciting, Corrie haven't let us down with their online dramas in the past, with them ranging from serious drama such as 'Gary's Army Diaries' to comedies such as 'Ken & Deirdre's Bedtime Stories'.