Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 6th Nov 8.30 pm

Paul confronts Josh in the hospital room, having sneaked in, whilst disguised as a janitor/ nurse in full scrubs. I wonder where the outfit came from and how did he sneak past security? I'm also bemused as to how Paul can easily threaten Josh, yet can't confront Kel? I guess the rationale would be that it's not HIS abuser, and I suppose he can be himself with Billy, Josh isn't someone from HIS past. Paul goes full throttle in the hope of changing his mind. Will threats of violence really work?

Beaten by Beth's expensive headstone demands, Ken heads home; defeated and deflated. Confiding in Claudia, she decides they should head to Scotland to bring Daniel home.

The Tinkers/Barlows have been at war for a while, so Beth waving the white flag (and accepting Sinead's simpler funeral plan) is a sigh of relief, from me. Having said that, hasn't Beth been a revelation? Lisa George is proving to be a superb actress!

Talking of fraught families, it's nice to see some sibling closeness from Emma and Amy.  Since finding out they are half-sisters, Emma and Amy have bonded quickly, and Amy admits to her sister that Tyler is back on the scene (got her pregnant, Vicky's son, etc) and is sending her texts. Insisting they are just friends, Emma promises to keep the secret from Steve. Will she do it?

Reinvigorated from her exam, Abi is back on the cider and her closeness with Kevin seems to be rubbing Sally up the wrong way.  Over a pint, Kevin tells Abi that she can stop at his gaff until it boils over. Less swayed by Kev's new loaded status, I think Abi just wants a friend, but as we know, Kev has other ideas. Confronting Sally, Abi, not content with staining Sal's sofa with chilli sauce, she pours pomidoras (Nigella's, no less) all over her head. Was this humourous?

In prison, Imran calls an urgent meeting with David and tells him that Josh Tucker has changed his statement, admitting it was Tez and Abe, after all. Calling Shona to break the good news, David is cornered by Abe. Meanwhile, on hearing the good news, Shona is buoyant and puts the wedding plans back into action. Can David be released within 24 hours, or will they get married in the prison itself?

Later, and after Paul pleads guilty to changing Josh's mind, Billy gives his ex boyf a big hug. Are these two destined to get back together?

Back from the Circus, Gangster Gary (that's what I'm calling him now) also seems to be jovial and clowning around with Maria and the kids. Scaring Johnny in the pub (reminding me of Phelan) Gary gets news from his P.I about Ali's dodgy drug deals at the hospital and makes a decidedly wicked threat.

Is Gary about to unleash some carnage on the cobbles?

More from me next week. What did you think of Wednesday's Corrie?

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Coronation Street Episode Review; Weds 6th Nov 7.30 pm

Fleeing the street following Sinead's death, Daniel has become rather elusive by hiding in Scotland with baby Bertie (can't blame him myself), the young widow isn't exactly in a rush to head back to Weatherfield for the funeral. Visiting No.1 to see Ken, Beth tells him they've booked the 18th and that Daniel needs to return to make arrangements.

Meanwhile, Sinead's one-women beard-oil operation has got Carla chomping at the bit. Is the one-time factory supremo about to launch another enterprise? She goes to see Roy but he's distracted with online scrabble. Concerned with less cerebral pursuits, Abi wakes up on Sally's chilli stained sofa following a night of cider consumption with Kevin. Woken from her stupor, it's left to Sally to get her ready for college & the exam.

Also reluctant to attend school, Asha seems distracted and hangs out at the shop with Cathy, before Simon Barlow makes a rare reappearance. Can Simon persuade Amy to help out Asha?
It's doubtful, as Amy heads with Steve to collect Emma from the hospital. The hairdresser has decided to convalesce with her 'Dad'  following her appendix surgery. I like Steve and Emma, I think its a growing relationship with great chemistry but wasn't she whacking him with flowers outside the church at her(non-biological) fathers funeral, not that long ago?

Talking of churches,  Billy dislodges his dog collar, on a rather dodgy ecumenical visit to Josh in hospital. Will it be recuperation, or redemption for the rapist?. With David's wedding only a day away, I don't have much hope for Shona's romantic plan.
Josh isn't keen on telling the truth, and try as he might, Billy's plea's remain ignored.

Readying for their date, Maria and Gary are suddenly 'loves young dream'. Not busy enough with antiques, loan sharking, his rarely seen son, and the factory rebuild (?) 'Gangster' Gary instructs his P.I to get more dirt on Dr Ali. I doubt he's bothered by Emma's misdiagnosis, more concerned with avenging the stolen kiss, and probably Adam Barlow, come to think of it?

Back at No.1 Peter belittles Daniel's decision to disappear and they both decide to represent Daniel in the discussion plans for Sinead's funeral. At The Rovers, Sinead's immediate family are noted for their absence (what a surprise!) as Beth and Ken discuss bizarre 'comedy' gravestones ( I use the term loosely, that was weird) but the crazy prices quoted did prompt Ken to exclaim a classic 'WHAT!'  (see gif @corrieart) so it wasn't ALL cringy. Finally getting Daniel on the phone, the widow admits to his Dad that he doesn't want to return for his wife's funeral, and he's better off alone with Bertie.

I also wonder if Billy will do some actual vicar work at Sinead's send-off? the last rites montage for Sinead's death scene was beautiful, wasn't it? Seemingly still occupied with David's murder charge,
Billy confides in Paul who's quick to take a hint and realises he's more in common with David that he originally thought.  At the prison, Billy tells David that he hasn't been able to change Josh's mind, but Paul seems to have other ideas. Masquerading as a hospital porter, Paul sneaks into Josh's hospital room and closes the blinds. I assume it was the same security guard that let Sean in to see Jan, that time!

Will Paul come to David's rescue?

More from me with the 8.30 pm episode review, and hopefully we can find out.

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