Gray O'Brien doesn't want your knickers

There's a nice, long interview today in the Daily Record with Corrie's Gray O'Brien. He talks about his character Tony Gordon and mentions that although he plays a murderer, he's also the (some would say) sexy boss of a knicker factory yet fans haven't sent any knickers through the post! I suppose that's a throwback to when fans used to send things like earrings to Julie Goodyear? He's also not had old ladies whop him with handbags in Tesco and I think he's just as glad on both scores. Still, the fans have grown to "love to hate" Tony (I know I have) and he's enjoying the ride.

He's not saying whether Tony will survive his upcoming heart attack but does hope it might make people think about their health (i.e. don't murder someone, the stress could bring it on?) Gray knows lots of people that have had heart attacks and realizes a healthy lifestyle and reducing stress are important so he does his best on that count.

He also talks about his lovely co-star, Alison King in glowing terms. As well, he's going to be in panto in Manchester this season in a production of Aladdin. That may mean some time off from the cobbles but does it mean Tony dies or does Tony go to jail? We do know that he's going to make what he thinks is a deathbed confession to Roy Cropper. If he survives the heart attack, will Roy go to the police with his information? Will he be believed or will Tony manage to talk himself out of it? All this is yet to come! Stay tuned!

Steve McDonald gurn of the week, Oct 22 09

It's Thursday and that means only one thing... time for the Steve McDonald gurn of the week. Thanks go to Coronation Street fan Martin for sending in these fab Stevie McGurns.

If you've captured a good Corrie Steve gurn and want to share it via the blog, do email it in.

To see more gurnage from Stevie McGurn, have a look here, there's loads. Some good, some bad and some really very funny.

Sneak preview of next week's Corrie, October 26-30

Without any piffle, here's the storyline for the week ahead on Coronation Street, all wrapped up nicely in 50 words or less.

Week of Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October
Note: Extra episode on Wednesday 28 October

Aunty Pam rumbles Molly and Kev’s affair, Norris employs Joan in the Kabin, Ben moves in with Michelle and Ryan, Michelle falls for Jake the hunky builder, Sally takes over Rosie’s Underworld job, Tony has a heart attack and confesses all to Roy and Peter accidentally injures Simon.

The full weekly preview, with pictures, is right here on Corrie.net

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What does Lorraine Kelly think of Tony Gordon?

Gray O'Brien, who plays Coronation Street villain Tony Gordon, appeared on GMTV with Lorraine Kelly today. Gray talked about Tony's upcoming storyline with Carla and Lorraine admits she even likes Tony Gordon.

Have a look at the video here.