Coronation Street

Thanks Jez, I really had started to wonder why I was watching - but lately I've really enjoyed it. You weren't the only one to feel a bit sorry for Carla; yes she's a bitch, but she's right really - Maria and Liam aren't meant to be together as she's not what Liam wants deep down. You see, I care about these characters!

I think the show is steadily improving but there are still so many flaws and I think it's far too early for me to be say that it's returned to form (although I respect your opinion Jez).

They still have a big problem with allowing certain storylines to dominate the show with a capital D. First Michelle, then David, and then Liam/Maria/Carla. It takes overkill to a whole new level. Too much deadwood. Too many characters who serve no purpose. But like I say, it's improving albeit slowly, and I still think they have some talented writers on the show. Simon Crowther in particular has just shone this past year. Jonathan Harvey also remains as reliable as ever.

I have a lot of optimism for the future of Corrie under Kim. She's already made some good decisions disposing of unpopular characters. But the axe needs to be wielded on a few more, although I'd be against any sort of blood bath at this stage. Better to get rid of them over a longer period of time, rather than in one go which would just come across as contrived and would probably do more harm than good.

I know they've been blamed several times, but the Friday double episodes are probably a key reason certain storylines seem to be dominating the show.

Obviously with the doubles they want a key storyline to feature, so where as a year or so ago a big story would play out on the Monday and then perhaps take a back seat for the rest of the week, now the big stories have to dominate the Friday episodes too, meaning you don't really get a break from them.

I think you've probably hit the nail on the head there. I don't think it's ever been as big a problem as it has become this year.

Well I dont really think Liam is right for Carla either. I kind of prefer Liam with Maria. Carla is a great character and Alison King was excellent the other night in those scenes where Liam told her he was going back to Maria.



Yes there is still a problem with 1 big storyline dominating. Thats why the best episodes are often the ones with a few storylines running. The funeral last week, although very emotional and difficult to watch, was a good episode as it had some light reliefwith the Websters/Peacocks house swap storyline.

I also agree about the Friday doubles - its since they introduced them that Corrie went a bt downhill. Perhaps it was more the Michelle/Ryan/Alex storyline which has been my least favourite storyline this past year, but I think 1 double episode a week is enough, 2 is just overkill. Corrie is definately a lot better than it was a few months ago.

Today Steve "I ruin things" Frost is OFF the credits!!! Excellent!

Apparently we've by no means seen the last of him.

I read that too. Although he's "moving back south" for the time being, the character appears to have been a hit-- so watch that space!

I've noticed quite a few times that a character has appeared for a brief run before disappearing, only to reappear a while later as a permanent fixture. It's almost as if they're testing reaction, and if unpopular, they don't need to go to the trouble of writing the character out.

Ted was a good character, and played really well I thought. Hope he returns.

The Sun say today that Anthony Cotton has signed a new 2 year deal.

Also that Vernon leaves in September and Harry (the bookie) has had his contract extended, presumably he will become further involved with Liz.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo @ Sour Cotton

at least Gail's Dad looks old enough to be her dad. Unlike Audrey who doesn't look much older than her daughter.