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Big week of storylines and Corrie in HD from Monday (February 2004)

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stevek
was it me or was there a subtle plug for TV licence payments in there Mad

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I alway pay mine by direct debit
Rolling Eyes

I thought they'd banned product placement
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rubberduck3y6
Tonight's episode actually made me feel a little sorry for Blanche for the first time in ages (possibly ever!) - it's nice to get her getting some non-comedy storyline.
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Jez Founding member
Square Eyes posted:
Poor Blanche in Corrie tonight, stuck in the crossfire between Ken & Deirdrie.

I always enjoy the Ken / Deirdrie relationship problems, we've had plenty of them down the years. They are such strong characters it always makes for good viewing.


Me too - they are such great chracters I never find their storylines boring.

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was it me or was there a subtle plug for TV licence payments in there


Havent watched it yet - but I wouldnt have thought there would be a problem mentioning it. Afterall they had a storyline back in the 80s where Vera almost went to prison and ended up getting a huge fine as she and Jack had no tv license.
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Bongo
You cant actually get your tv licence at the Post Office any more, so it would be an inaccurate plug if it was deliberate. Good scenes with Ken & Deidre tonight.
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David_02
They were very good scenes but the best one was with Blanche and Deirdre at the end, when Blanche left Deirdre sitting alone with 'Enough space for you now?'.
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Put The Telly On
Blanche still gets some great lines though...

"I had two muffins(?) on a saucer..where are they now?" Laughing
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lewsnews
I felt sorry for Blanche, I hope she found her fishcakes ok. Laughing

Ken Barlow shouted at her because of it.... shame

FISHCAKES!!
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Spencer
Jez posted:
Quote:
was it me or was there a subtle plug for TV licence payments in there


Havent watched it yet - but I wouldnt have thought there would be a problem mentioning it. Afterall they had a storyline back in the 80s where Vera almost went to prison and ended up getting a huge fine as she and Jack had no tv license.


A few weeks ago there was a sequence, completely irrelevant to anything else, where Sean had to disappear into the back to help sort out Liz's digital box. I couldn't help wondering if it was some kind of plug for digital switchover.
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Baroness Trumpington
Bongo posted:
You cant actually get your tv licence at the Post Office any more.

How true! The Post Office sign in the lobby of the Kabin needs updating too, because it still lists TV Licence as one of the services on offer!
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A former member
Big spoiler, please don't read if you don't want your episodes spoiled!

The big fire starts on Friday 18th May and will continue into Sunday's episode. On Monday 21st Clare wakes up in hospital and goes hysterical when Eillen tells her that Freddie is dead - Ashley arrives back at the house and awaits news on Freddie, its confirmed to him that he was not in the blaze...where is he?

Police believe it could be arson as an accelerent was used to start the fire. Accusations start flying, and the finger quickly gets pointed at their neighbour Darryl Morton, due to recent arguments. The police urge the Peacocks to do a television appeal, will they ever see Freddie again? Source : ITV Press Centre
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Roger Mellie
Thelma Barlow was on This Morning , well... this morning!

Phil and Fern showed her very first appearance in 1971, speaking with Ena Sharples. They also showed Mavis dragging Madge Hindle from a river, a classic Mave and Reet exchange, Des Barnes demolishing the Wiltons' garden with a speedboat and Mavis's farewell (which made Thelma well up!).

She is due to appear as Lady Thaw this Saturday on Doctor Who , hence her appearance on TM.
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Stuart
onetrickpony posted:
Big spoiler, please don't read if you don't want your episodes spoiled!

The big.......etc

Damn you Shaun!!!! You know I can't resist running my mouse over the spoiler comments. You've spoiled it for me now Rolling Eyes Confused

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