Yay or Nay: Should Jim McDonald return for good?

As blogger Tvor says here, there's no denying that chemistry still exists between Liz and Jim and he's a huge hit with Coronation Street fans too.

I'd love to see Big Jim McDonald back on the cobbles for good, but what do you think?

Corrie weekly awards for week of August 17 - 21

Kitchen accessory of the week: This bright, cheery ceramic toast holder of Sally's.

Rat "Bar Steward" of the week: Tin Star: DC Hooch for all his dirty deeds done dirt cheap. He even took a bribe from Steve and legged it with it. No witnesses, of course.

Ironic award: Gold Star: Liz... moaning and raving about *her* name over the door and "their" living going down the pan. So where have you been for all these months, blondie?
Silver Star: David. This time he really didn't do it (nick Tina's bracelet) but everyone thinks he did.

Sour Grapes award: Norris: Doesn't want Ramsay around but feels snubbed when he leaves! Just an excuse to sack him, really.

Miracle cure of the week: Joe's back is just fine now, thanks. Even good enough for heavy lifting. Did you see him practically dancing around that flat? And Suck up of the week... Also Joe, who's making breakfast in bed the minute after he finds out Gail isn't so sure she wants him around anymore. And slagging off her son isn't going to convince her otherwise.

Lines of the Week:

Jim: "I'll see you soon, Elizabeth." (They still have that old Black Magic together, don't they?)

Claire about her support group: "It makes me feel like I'm doing something useful." (Um, the last support group you were in? Crazy woman tried to take over your life! I'd steer clear, luv!)

Steve: "I love trouble. Bring me trouble" (And he's right! Steve's middle name is Trouble and it always has been).

David about Joe: "He's a mentalist" (Pots and kettles, anyone?)

Eileen to Jesse: "Well! If it isn't General Custard! Literally!"

Graeme: "I've done fire. It's time I moved on to Earth"

Country pub with Corrie connections

There's a Derbyshire pub called the Lantern Pike Inn which has some wonderful Corrie connections.

It says here that Tony Warren wrote the first six episodes of Coronation Street in 1960 in the pub. There's an affectionate, signed letter from Tony Warren and portraits of some the cast including Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner and Violet Carson who played Ena Sharples, to prove it. Next year, the locals plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary with a Coronation Street quiz night and Betty's hotpot.

The Lantern Pike Inn is at 45 Glossop Road, Little Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire and you can view it online here: http://www.lanternpikeinn.co.uk/

Wanted: Coronation Street fans of the week

Would you like to be featured on the blog in our Coronation Street Fan of the Week slot? If you would, all you have to do is email in your photo, any website links you'd like us to link to, and the answers the following questions plus any other info you'd like to share with Corrie fans.

1. Your name and home town/country.
2. How long you've been watching Corrie.
3. Your favourite female and male characters - and the reasons why.
4. And your fantasy Corrie storyline - what would you like to happen in future epsidoes? Who would you bring back if you could?