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Saturday, 4 February 2023

Conversation Street Podcast Episode #561

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 30th January and the 3rd February (Episodes #10864 - 10869).

A couple of unexpected twists this week: first, Max's plea of guilty at his hearing puts the character in a particularly precarious position - is he actually going to be sentenced to a hefty stretch in the big house, or will the judge be lenient? And the second surprise involved Beth and Hope - Beth's been a pretty obnoxious individual for quite a while now, but there can't have been many viewers who would have predicted she actually did slap that little madam on Wednesday night! Seems like this may well turn into a case of the girl who cried wolf for young Miss Stape (or is she Dobbs now..?). Also this week, Justin's obsessive behaviour gets even more extreme, Gemma comes up with a plan for a wedding on a budget, and Leanne learns the truth about Damon's involvement in the Bistro.

Up next in the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we share the news of the Coronation Street Visitor Centre & Event Space, which was officially revealed by ITV this week. We round the podcast off with more of your feedback, including some more predictions for Corrie in 2023!

Street Talk - 00:13:57

The Kabin - 02:29:37

Feedback - 02:38:08

For this week's bonus podcast, we tackle two more of your Listener Questions! First up, we ponder which characters aren't really suited to the jobs they currently have on the show, and suggest some options for a career change. With the Weatherfield Precinct now open for business, there's a plethora of new employment opportunities for our favourite characters, or maybe - shock, horror! - some could get jobs a little further afield? Next up, we tackle the issue of the Bailey family, as after nearly four years on the show, many viewers feel that they're still being underwritten. What are the reasons behind this? We've certainly got our theories...

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Friday, 3 February 2023

Spot the Corrie prop - February 3rd 2023

Congratulations this week go to CinCanada who was the first person to spot that last week's beautiful bowl of fruit can be found in Billy the Vicar's flat. Well done!

For this week's prop puzzle all you have to do is tell us whereabouts on Coronation Street you would find this tremendous tea cosy.

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Preview of tonight's Coronation Street - Friday 3 February 2023

Friday February 3rd

DAMON’S BAD INFLUENCE RUBS OFF ON SAM Sam asks Damon for some tips on fighting and Damon’s happy to give him advice. Damon tells Nick that he’s expecting a delivery of drugs at the bistro this afternoon and it’s up to him to deal with it. Conny approaches Sam in the school corridor but to Conny’s surprise, Sam stands up to her. Nick takes a call from the school informing him that Sam’s been in a fight. Sam explains about Damon’s advice and Nick’s furious whilst Leanne’s baffled at Nick’s overreaction. Nick confesses to Leanne that Damon is Harvey’s brother and he’s using the bistro for drug deliveries. How will Leanne react?

DANIEL SEES PAST THE MONSTER IN JUSTIN Daniel spots Justin on the street and warns him to stay away from Daisy. Justin tells Daisy that he’s prepared to back off to give her time to break the news to Daniel that she doesn’t love him any more. Daisy’s thrilled to receive a sample wedding invitation and immediately takes a selfie to post on her socials.

EILEEN’S RETURN IS TOOTH MUCH TO TAKE FOR TODD Eileen returns from Thailand and George, Todd, Sean and Mary welcome her home. Eileen presents Todd with some boxing gloves from Thailand and insists he and George give them a go. George takes a swing at Todd, accidentally cracking his tooth. Sean and Laurence find Todd nursing his cracked tooth. Sean books him an appointment with Laurence, how will Todd react?

ELSEWHERE Fiz suggests to Beth that the four of them should sit down and talk through the incident with Hope but when Hope returns home and is furious and storms out. When Dev reveals that his golfing partner has let him down, Bernie offers to step in. In the Rovers, Bernie lords it over sulky Dev and tells Chesney how she thrashed him at golf. When Bernie takes a call from the ladies’ golf captain asking her to take part in next week’s trials, Dev does his best to be pleased for her.

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Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Preview of tonight's Coronation Street - Wednesday 1 February 2023

Wednesday February 1st 2023

JENNY AND CHRISTINE BUTT HEADS OVER DAISY Daniel tells a disappointed Daisy that he can’t make the wedding fair. Daisy confides in Glenda that Justin is proving to be a pest and she advises Daisy to tell Daniel. Glenda tells Christina and Jenny that Daisy’s being bombarded with messages from Justin. At the wedding fair, Daisy posts a selfie, unaware that there’s a poster in the background. Meanwhile, Gemma and Chesney peruse the wedding stalls. Whilst Daisy tries on a wedding dress, the owner of the stall tells her that her fiancé has arrived. Justin reveals how he saw her selfie online. Daisy’s completely freaked out to realise that Justin thinks they’re engaged and threatens to call the police. In the Rovers, Daisy describes her ordeal to Daniel when Glenda emerges with a funeral arrangement of flowers for her. Daisy assumes they are from Justin. Gemma and Chesney tell Jenny they’d like to book their wedding reception on 8th May. When Jenny reveals that Daniel and Daisy are getting married that day too, Gemma points out to Chesney that it will save them money with so few guests. Daisy and Daniel head home and come face to face with Justin. Justin jumps in his delivery van and roars off.

HOPE’S CAUGHT WEASEL HANDED Tyrone catches Hope sneaking out of the backyard carrying David’s stuffed weasel, is the game up for Hope? Meanwhile, Beth confronts Hope. Hope returns home in tears and reveals that Beth slapped her in the face. Fiz and Tyrone confront Beth over Hope’s allegation. Beth denies she did anything of the sort.

NICK SENSES DAMON IS HIDING SOMETHING Nick arrives home and is annoyed to find Damon discussing new business ideas for the bistro with Leanne. With the bistro fully booked, Leanne calls Damon as they could do with an extra pair of hands. As Damon heads behind the bar, Nick watches him with growing unease. In the bistro, Damon flirts with Dee-Dee. Dee-Dee’s flattered and Nick scowls at Damon.

ELSEWHERE David confides in Maria that Max is refusing to take his calls. In the café, Alya assures David that he’s not to blame for Max’s actions. Alone at No.8, David knocks back whisky in a bid to blot out his worries about Max. David tells Maria that Max pleaded guilty and is now awaiting sentencing.

Glenda Young

Novelist published by Headline

Twitter: @Flaming_Nora

Facebook: GlendaYoungAuthor

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