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Friday, 24 May 2019

Coronation Street Episode Review Friday 24 May

Evening Corrie fans, it’s Kelly here with your review of Friday’s episodes.

The Weatherfield remake of Charlie’s Angels leaves a lost to be desired as elite female crime fighting team some women who apparently have no jobs to do: Leanne, Toyah and Sarah hatch a plan to bring down a master criminal set on world destruction expose Nick’s financial irregularities. Plan A is for Toyah to go to Rick’s office and just ask him and his henchwoman Sharon if they’ve heard of Nick Tilsley (ooh foxlike cunning). When the Dastardly and Muttley of loan-sharking both shake their heads and say they haven’t, the Angel’s launch Plan B. Leanne rings up Rick, puts on an accent straight out of Bread and sets up a meeting with him at a random address. Then when he leaves, they break into the office and look for evidence. As they’re trying to jimmy open a filing cabinet, Muttley comes in. She quickly spots that something is wrong, but luckily Sarah is on hand to whack her over the head with a heavy object. After making sure she’s still breathing they all run off with Rick’s ledger of names and the collection of passports. But Nick isn’t in either of them.

Meanwhile the subject of their investigation is spending the entire day just striding around the Street saying he needs to be somewhere but never actually getting there. Although I did notice that his coat has a blood red lining in it like Count Dracula’s cape, so maybe he’s actually immortal and time has no meaning for him? After rudely refusing Gary a job he strides into Trim Up North where he and David proceed to slag off Natalie, with David saying she’s far too cack-handed to make it as a barber. But because no one in Weatherfield seems to understand how ears work, they do this whilst about three feet away from the subject of their derision, who understandably gets the hump. When one of Craig’s policeman mates drops in for a trim, Natalie wastes no time in getting a date with him and dropping some unsubtle hints to David about what secrets she might spill to him on their date. On Count Nickula’s advice David decides to go the Bistro to spy on her.

Over at Streetcars Tim and Steve have made up, but can’t see a way out of their problems. Enter another fabulous female threesome (someone get Independent Women playing on a loop). Eileen, Liz and Tracy announce that they are going to run Streetcars. Tracy and Liz will be driving cabs and Eileen will apply for an operator’s license. Steve and Tim reluctantly accept the idea, but they’re still left with the problem of GoLucky and their app. So the girls meet up with Jay, and after Tracy does an unconvincing impression of Joe Pesci in Goodfellas he is persuaded him to produce the app for £5k rather than £20k. That’s the problem with the yoof of today, no backbone.

In other news, at the Rovers Sally, Jenny and Yasmeen return from another horse-riding lesson having decided they should buy a horse. When Sinead hears about the idea, she decides she wants in too and they agree to form a syndicate. Also, Bethany tells Gary she’s persuaded Nick to give Gary a job at the factory, to Sarah’s chagrin.

Back at Dastardly and Muttley’s office Sharon is nursing a sore head and telling her boss she doesn’t remember anything…except the name Sarah. It surely won’t take Rick long to work out who’s behind the break-in. I’m hoping he’ll go around to No. 8 with a giant net or a try dropping a large anvil on the Platt house.

After working out Toyah's plan to expose her boyfriend's dodgy dealings Leanne tells Nick she wants the truth about where the money for the barbers came from. He tries to wriggle out of it but Leanne tells him she knows he’s lying, and if he 's a liar and a cheat he could be a murder too and she’s not sure she wants to be with him any more.

Back at the Bistro Natalie is telling her date Andrew that she and David kissed and now he is obsessed with her. Feeling protective he tells David that he knows everything and that he needs to leave Natalie alone. Unfortunately, this is at just the moment that Shona arrives. Hearing the word ‘kissed’ she loses it and punches Natalie before storming off. Outside as she is about to leave with her new bloke Natalie tells David that he’s the sort of man she’d want to have no secrets from. Is she bluffing or will she reveal Nick and David’s secret?

It's big story week next week, is everyone looking forward it?

Kosmo will be writing your Friday  reviews for the next couple of weeks but if you miss me you can catch my pointless mutterings on twitter @mskelstar

Laters...







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Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Get your Streetcars t-shirt

If you fancy showing your support for Streetcars, then you'll be needing a bright yellow Streetcars t-shirt.  Go on, you know you want to.  Buy one here > http://www.grindstore.com/products/Street-Cars-Mens-Yellow-T-Shirt-Inspired-by-Coronation-Street_33838.html .

Guess which Coronation Street woman buys a share of Streetcars...

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Guess which Coronation Street woman buys a share in Streetcars?

There's a little snippet in this week's fab Inside Soap magazine that suggests Streetcars is going to start playing more of a role in Coronation Street.  Since Lloyd left and Steve's in Spain, Streetcars hasn't been seen as often as it used to be.  Well, that might just be about to change.

Inside Soap reveals that Sally Webster is going to buy a share in the Coronation Street cab firm.  Yup, Sally Webster.  No, I don't know where she'll get the money from, either.

It comes about when Sally takes on Norris as her political campaign manager instead of Ken. Norris decides to write to the Weatherfield Gazette complaining about the opening of a new Frescho store. The problem is, he doesn't tell Sally what he's done, in her name.

Calling Tim and Norris into the Streetcars office, Sally announces that she's bought into the cab firm - so that Tim can run it!

However, Norris has another shock for Sally when he surprises her with a big announcement of his own. I wonder what it is?

See also: Get your Streetcars t-shirt!

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Sunday, 4 October 2015

Carry on Corrie Cabbies?

All in all it seems to have been a pretty good few weeks for our favourite cobbles-based drama. The live show delivered in spades and hasn't it been a joy to see Tina O'Brien shine, alongside Paul Lane and Jack P Shepherd? Weighed up against this though we have the somewhat uncomfortable reality that the 'Calum' storyline rolls on, even if the main protagonist is now underfloor insulation in Gail's granny flat.

However, the trials and tribulations of the Platts are not my major worry at the moment. Oh no. Something else is nagging away at the back and indeed, front of my mind. Ladies and gentlemen, we are entering troubled times. The question I ask is: What is to become of Streetcars?

Let's look at the evidence. Lloyd has already departed on the wings of love with gurning Andrea. We will miss him and to a lesser extent, her. We also know that Les Dennis is taking a break from Corrie for a few weeks so there will no Michael available for that all important airport run. Add to that the recent announcement that Simon Gregson will also be on extended leave stretching into 2016. By my reckoning that leaves Streetcars with no drivers and the office manned by My Lady of the Perpetual Joys, Eileen, and a half empty biscuit barrel. This does not make for a successful business.

Realistically, there is no reason why the disappearance of every staff member should be an issue at all. Streetcars could quite easily be written out of the Weatherfield narrative until Les Dennis returns. Much will depend on whether Steve McDonald is actually being written out or if the powers-that-be do an 'Ena Sharples' and simply imply that he is around but never seen (remember those wonderful mid-70s scenes where Ena would be represented by a twitching net curtain or a door closing followed  by someone bellowing 'Thanks Mrs Sharples'?)

Maybe Michelle could step into her husband's shoes but how she would be able to drive a car with her arms folded is anyone's guess. Ken used to be a cab driver so how about he dusts off that licence and takes to the road again? I'm sure there would be no issues in having a 76 year old hurtling down Deansgate at 12 mph. Cathy's at a loose end but you know that in charge of a car, she would be reversing into pensioners on every other corner.

We are used to characters being hurled into the Corrie Cupboard for weeks or months at a time. Now we may possibly get the chance to see an entire business jammed in there. Let's hope there's room for that biscuit barrel.

Or if all else fails, they could resurrect Alma . . .


By David Bridgman, on twitter @bridglondon


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Thursday, 9 April 2015

Is this Fat Brenda's handbag?

As I do sometimes I was looking at a few recent Coronation Street publicity pictures and in the background of this one of the cab office I spotted a handbag. It's just below the first-aid kit but who does it belong to? Andrea clearly has hers with her so that leaves Brenda or Eileen. Does it belong to the elusive switch operator or is she more of an Aldi carrier bag kind of a girl?


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Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Was that the new Streetcars set on Corrie last night?


Did anyone notice that Streetcars changed slightly in last nights episodes? Well, it looks like the cab office has made its way over to the new set.  Generally I imagine most interior sets at Corrie won't really change too much, the difference with Streetcars though, is that the new set is housed in the actual cab office on the street, as is Underworld.

The new cab office seems to differ to the old one in a few ways, for one, it's actually got a door to the toilets, which the switch operators will appreciate, and the wall between the office window and door to the office itself has shrunk massively.

As you can see in the picture above, on the left, Steve is enjoying a brew, admiring his beloved wall, that seperates the window and door, and on the right, Todd is explaining to Emily that the wall dissappeared over night, suggesting that it went down to that London.

I've been looking forward to the move since the news of it first broke in 2010, and can't wait to see how it looks on screen, the builders did a great job rebuilding the new set.

"Is it me or is everything on this street changing sizes?"

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Wednesday, 12 February 2014

A look at the new set: Victoria Street


In next few weeks in the lead up to the switchover on-screen, I will be taking a closer look at the differences between the old Coronation Street set and the new set.

A lot of news articles all mentioned that the biggest change on the new set was the size of Coronation Street, but I think the biggest and best change of all is actually Victoria Street, ever since it was first shown in 1999 has always seemed a little cramped, due to size limitations at the old Granada studios set, it never really looked quite right.

The new Victoria Street however, looks bigger, a lot bigger, for example, in the picture above left, you will be able to see that there is enough room for two cars to pass Victoria Court, at the old set there was barely enough room for one.

Another noticeable difference is a whole new area of Victoria Court, which turns away down another unseen street, this is a brilliant little change, as it will make the Coronation Street area feel a bit more connected to 'Wider Weatherfield'.

The opposite end of Victoria Street that leads to Nuttall's Brewery has grown significantly larger too, making the entrance way to the fabled brewery seem a little more impressive. Also, Steve will finally have room to park the Streetcars fleet without blocking access. Which he better be happy about!

However the most noticeable difference to most fans will be the new door next to Roy's Rolls, which seems a little bit of a strange addition as nobody is sure where it will lead. It may just be a new entrance to Roy's flat, so maybe we can expect the staircase in the cafe to disappear?

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Streetcar Stories final episode, The Showdown


The final episode of Steve and Lloyd's Streetcars Stories is now live at the official Coronation Street website.    Whose boots are these? Finally we get to see a bit of Fat Brenda!

Watch it here.

As they jump in with both feet to defend Fat Brenda’s daughter Imogen, it turns out they’ve picked a fight with the wrong guy.

Streetcar Stories is a four-part mini-series written by Chris Fewtrell, following Steve and Lloyd’s late night antics in the Streetcars’ cab office.

Last week we saw them carrying out their own unique rendition of the Morecambe and Wise’s breakfast sketch.   Watch it here, it's very funny.

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Monday, 10 February 2014

Streetcar Stories: Fat Brenda's daughter arrives


Episode three of Streetcar Stories is now live at the official Coronation Street website.  Episode three is called ‘The Switch’ and it features Fat Brenda's daughter, Imogen.  Watch it here.

What’s more, Lloyd can’t believe his ears as Imogen, played by Misha Timmins, reveals Steve’s big secret. 

‘Streetcar Stories’, a four-part mini-series written by Chris Fewtrell, follows Steve and Lloyd’s late night antics in the Streetcars’ cab office.

Last Monday we saw them carrying out their own unique rendition of the Morecambe and Wise’s breakfast sketch.   Watch it here it's very funny.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Watch: Episode 2, Steve and Lloyd in Streetcars spin-off

Coronation Street’s Steve and Lloyd have some serious business to settle in the latest episode of ‘Streetcar Stories’, out now on itv.com/corrie.

You can watch a preview of the video, below:



With the unenviable forfeit of a taxi trip with Norris, the comedy duo settle the score as only they know how, by taking part in a Mexican standoff like no other. And with his big date with Andrea also on the line, Lloyd has everything to play for... But who will come out on top? ‘Streetcar Stories’, a four-part mini-series, follows Steve and Lloyd’s late night antics in the Streetcars’ cab office.

On Monday this week we saw them carrying out their own unique rendition of the Morecombe and Wise’s breakfast sketch - watch it here.  

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Monday, 3 February 2014

Video: Steve and Lloyd in Streetcars Stories online spin-off

The first episode of the online Coronation Street spin-off, Streetcars Stories, is available to watch below. 

There will be four episodes of the new online series but this is the only one available via YouTube with the remaining episodes shown exclusively at www.itv.com/corrie on the official Coronation Street website.

In the first episode, Steve and Lloyd do "The Stripper" breakfast scene from the Morceambe and Wise show.  Further episodes will see a very special charcter - Fat Brenda's daughter Imogen - turning up!


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Fat Brenda's daughter joins Coronation Street online spin-off

Fantastic news for Fat Brenda fans - and for fans of Steve and Lloyd in the Streetcars cab office in Coronation Street.   

The official Coronation Street website at itv.com/corrie are starting a new online mini-series all about the Streetcars' office.  It starts today, Monday 3 February 2014.

Watch the first one here as Steve and Lloyd do "The Stripper".

And Fat Brenda's daughter will be putting in an appearance, in episode three.  Let's hope she makes her mum proud!

Overseas fans can watch the first Streetcars spin-off episode by the wonders of YouTube at the official ITV account.  However, the remainder of the mini-series will only be available at itv.com/corrie so this may mean it's restricted to UK viewers only.

Written by Coronation Street scriptwriter Chris Fewtrell, the four-part series launches today, with Steve and Lloyd performing their own, unique, rendition of the Morecombe and Wise ‘Breakfast’ sketch in ‘The Stripper’.  Watch it here.


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Saturday, 28 December 2013

Fancy a Cab, Pop Pickers?

BBC Four's fine repeats of Top of the Pops from 1978 reached their climax over the festive season with the Christmas edition. 

Fascinatingly, it turns out that before he was a DJ and box opening cosmic orderer, Noel Edmonds used to work in StreetCars.  He presented the whole episode from what looked suspiciously like Fat Brenda's lair.


Sadly, there was no appearance by Bren's beloved Cliff.  Which was probably for the best.



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Friday, 21 October 2011

Streetcars get audited

From ITV's Twitter feed comes this tidbit. You may recognize actor Jeffrey Holland. He'll be turning up on Corrie screens soon as Clive, an Inland Revenue employee who will be descending on Streetcars for a surprise audit.We're not surprised considering how fast and loose Steve played with Streetcars cash during the Max-purchase storyline!

Jeffrey Holland's IMDB cv and he's got a website. You might know him from sitcoms like Hi-Di-Ho, Dad's Army or You Rang, M'Lord. He's also done theatre and panto.

Friday, 11 February 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Corrie fan's car is new Streetcars cab


BLOG EXCLUSIVE! With thanks to @cheekie on twitter for the Streetcars screengrab.

Coronation Street fan Brenda emailed me the other day to say they were sitting watching Corrie and spotted their old car on screen as the new Streetcars cab! 

Brenda told the Coronation Street Blog: "We reluctantly sold our beloved estate car end of last year to a dealer as both my husband and I had been made redundant and we had to make economy cuts.
When we saw the car on the telly; we just looked at each other, then said “that’s our car – isn’t it?” We had to go on-line to replay the episode so as to check it really was our car. We never thought we would ever see it again, then – there it was. It looks good though, they must have given it a good polish. It made our day!"

The picture above shows the car when it belonged to Brenda in a photo taken on holiday high in the Southern French Alps.  The Mazda 6 has travelled to loads of interesting places around Europe including high mountain passes, cities, beaches, the Tour de France etc.


Brenda says: "We greatly enjoyed owning the car for many years and were very sad to see it go the other month. Never in our wildest dreams did we expect to see where it would eventually end up... Hope the Coronation Street stars enjoy our old pride and joy. Always knew it was a bit of an adventurer; it deserves the fame!"

Friday, 11 September 2009

Buy your own Streetcars cab

Fancy buying this little Streetcars cab? Or a Weatherfield council recycling lorry?

There's all sorts of toy Coronation Street cars and vans for sale online here.

Friday, 29 May 2009

Official Streetcars and Roy's Rolls t-shirts for sale

Anyone fancy a Street Cars t-shirt? Or a Roy's Rolls one? And they're official Coronation Street merchandise too. Fortunately for Canadian fans, the goodies are all on sale at the CBC website. And for fans in the UK, they do international postage. I wonder why these things aren't on sale in England? They're fab!

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For the Roy's Rolls t-shirt, click here
For all sorts of Corrie good stuff to buy, click here.

Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Corrie's Streetcars switch isn't plugged in

For those who like Coronation Street techy trivia, you're going to love this.

An email just in points out that the telephone system box in the Streetcars office is a Panasonic 206. Ah, but what's so special about that? I hear you cry. Well, apparantly, Pete the engineer says (and he knows about such things) that the box should have a mains lead coming out of the left hand side of it going into a mains plug, and it doesn't.

Perhaps that's why things have been mighty quiet in the Streetcars office lately. It's no wonder Eileen has taken up the Rubik's cube.

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

Streetcars for sale

There's a taxi license plate from Coronation Street's Streetcars up for sale on eBay. By 'eck.

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