Hardly strong when they tried to drop it and ultimately offered a weekend omnibus as a compromise.
I do think selected episodes makes much more sense - used to enjoy it when C5 aired Home and Away classics over the summer and the ming them kind of directed viewers to them.
Part of the reason was to try and get the Edinburgh and Glasgow broadcast sync up since Edinburg his 150Eps behind Glasgow, add in Ayr, Dundee and Aberdeen and there just wanted a single feed.
Shame they're starting so late - means there'll be no Elsie Tanner, Annie Walker, Ena Sharples etc etc but I can see their reasons for starting from that point. I suppose they might broadcast the odd older episode from time to time?
And a great start tonight to double Coronation Street on Wednesdays. I had my reservations about an extra ep but they were solid and well-written. Particularly loved Rita's scenes and the mentions of Alec Gilroy, Len, Ted, Mavis, Elsie etc. Lovely touch!
Shame they're starting so late - means there'll be no Elsie Tanner, Annie Walker, Ena Sharples etc etc but I can see their reasons for starting from that point. I suppose they might broadcast the odd older episode from time to time?
And a great start tonight to double Coronation Street on Wednesdays. I had my reservations about an extra ep but they were solid and well-written. Particularly loved Rita's scenes and the mentions of Alec Gilroy, Len, Ted, Mavis, Elsie etc. Lovely touch!
I am SO happy that Classic Corrie is returning at long last, 13 years after the closure of Granada Plus. It would have been great if they had started at the same point as Granada Plus did (April 1976) or even earlier. The latest rumour is they are going to start with January 1986 and show the episodes in order from that point. I think this is quite a good point to start from as many of the current cast like Ken, Sally, Kevin, Jenny, Audrey, Rita and Gail will be in the show as well as classic characters like Hilda, Bet, Mavis, Ivy, Vera and Jack. Plus 1986-1989/1990 is one of my fave eras (after the 1976-83 era) with the Alan Bradley storyline and early episodes with Jenny and Sally, 2 of my faves and they still are my faves in the current show. Its a shame that many of the original cast wont be there like Annie Walker and Ena Sharples but I guess they have to pick a suitable starting point. At least we'd get Hilda's last 2 years if they do start January 1986. Back in the 1990s when Granada Plus started their run many more 1970s characters were still in the current episodes like Mavis, Vera, Betty, Emily and Mike. Now we would only have Ken, Rita and Gail who would be familiar to current viewers had they started in 1976 again. I imagine the general target will be fans of classic corrie, but I guess by having Jenny, Sally etc there from 1986 some current fans who haven't seen anything earlier than the last decade may tune in.
As for current episodes, ive enjoyed Corrie a lot the past 6 months after finding it poor for most of 2015 and 16. However this weeks episodes ive not found that great. I found the wedding, catfight, Eva almost falling out of the window, maria bursting into the wedding and everyone watching, its all so cringeworthy and what ive come to expect from soaps these days, scenes like that have been done a 100 times before and its a bit boring now. I did like Rita's storyline and the mentions of Alec, Mavis, Fred, Len etc and calling herself Rita Littlewood when she sang as she was in the 1970s. I guess maybe im just more of a classic Corrie fan than modern day Corrie. Although ive enjoyed it much more the past 6 months just not so much this week.
:-(
A former member
There not doing a proper full run, there just doing random episodes all over the place.
I cant see the point in doing random episodes unless it is a very short run of say a month like when Home and Away used to go off air on Five and they would show old episodes. Random episodes are ok for a short run or a DVD release but I would definitely say if its to be a long term thing they need to pick a starting point and run with it in order.
I remember when Granada Plus started they did special themed events and aired 6 episodes about a particular character or topic e.g weddings. and showed some pre 1976 episodes. but even then a lot of the episodes in the themed specials were late 70s/1980s and early 1990s.
This is the special Granada Plus did in 1976 to introduce the repeat run
Just noticed on Radio Times Website the description for the first episodes are
2nd October 2.40pm
Deirdre fears Susan will see her as an adulterer, while Ken tells Susan he just wants to stop her getting hurt, but she moves in with Mike.
2nd October 3.15pm
Susan returns to Mike's flat, telling him that she loves him and wants to stay with him.
So that confirms its early 1986 going by the descriptions as these episodes aired on 15th and 20th January 1986 according to Corriepedia
This is the rest of the weeks episodes descriptions. These episodes appear to follow on so a linear run perhaps ?
Tue 3rd October 2.40pm
Mike assures Susan he loves her for who she is. Worthington asks Rita to act as mediator between the Bradleys. Jenny refuses to meet Alan when he travels from Leeds. Rita tells Alan he is going to have to win Jenny's confidence. Mike tells Deirdre that Susan is with him and he intends to look after her. Audrey goes around estate agents and presents Alf with details of expensive detached houses. She likes one on Bolton Road but Alf is mortified. Mike is furious when George gets orders mixed up. Deirdre tells Ken that Susan is with Mike. Ken marches into the factory and knocks him to the floor.
Tue 3rd October 3.15pm
Mike takes Susan to London for a break. Deirdre is worried that the row will affect Tracy's adoption if the social worker hears about it. Out in the van, Kevin goes through a puddle and splashes Sally Seddon. She is furious as she is on her way to a job interview. He takes her back to Nunber 13 to dry off. Hilda has heard of the Seddons and shows her dislike. Rita arranges for Alan to take Jenny for a meal but Jenny refuses to cooperate. The Barlows are interviewed by a social worker. Alan is hurt that Jenny refuses to talk to him. When he persists she agrees to having a meal with him. Tracy tells the social worker Susan has moved out after a row with Ken. Kevin goes on a date with Sally.
Wed 3rd October 2.40pm
Kevin is annoyed when Hilda keeps on about how unsuitable Sally is compared to Michelle. Jack puts his window round up for sale. The social worker tackles the Barlows about Susan's departure. They maintain it has nothing to do with the adoption. The social worker understands and agrees to the adoption going through. Kevin takes Sally to tea at Number 13 so Hilda can get to know her. When Sally insults Eddie they are soon shouting at each other. Jenny tells Rita she does not want to leave Number 7. Rita tells her she can stay for as long as she wants. Deirdre fears all the factory girls know about her affair with Mike since Ken hit him.
Wed 3rd October 3.15pm
Mike and Susan return from London and she starts to look for a job. Curly is depressed that Susan has fallen for Mike. Audrey has to flirt with Alf to get him to agree to a house. He is stunned when it turns out to be a large detached one. George and Pauline plan a holiday away together. Audrey falls in love with the Bolton Road house but Alf refuses to pay the asking price. Phyllis discovers that Sam won a fortune on the pools in the 50s. Mike does not like the idea of Susan looking for a job. She tells him he has to accept her independence.
Thu 5th October 2.40pm
Phyllis discovers that Sam spent his fortune on property. Mike tells Terry and Curly that he has some work for them but Curly refuses to do business with him. Terry makes him see that they cannot afford to throw jobs away and tells him to get the order from Mike. Mike tells Susan he does not want to rush her but would like her to marry him. Audrey is horrified when Alf tells her that he has decided to buy Number 11. Sam is confused when Phyllis makes a big fuss of him and invites him to be her guest at her 65th birthday party.
Thu 5th October 3.15pm
Hilda advises Susan to move out of Mike's flat as he will soon tire of her. Susan does not want to rush things with Mike. Phyllis plays Sam off against Percy, hoping to win one of them at her birthday party. Percy tells Sam Phyllis is using him to make him jealous. George accuses Ivy of making Pauline's life a misery at the factory. Martin shows off his confectionary skills by making Phyllis a cake. Susan thinks Mike has been having second thoughts. He tells her he wants her to be his wife.
Fri 6th October 2.40pm
Audrey is stunned when Alf tells her he has bought Number 11. He tells her they will not have to live there for ever. She is horrified when he tells her it is time she got a job, she can open a hair salon in the front parlour.
Fri 6th October 3.15pm
Hilda asks Terry and Curly to try to get Kevin away from Sally by taking him on a lads' night out. Deirdre is stunned when Susan tells her that she is marrying Mike.
