Members Bright Eyes Posted October 23, 2014 Members Share Posted October 23, 2014 Returns for Jenny Bradley and Sarah Platt confirmed! Jenny Bradley http://www.digitalspy.ca/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a604688/coronation-street-boss-confirms-jenny-bradley-return.html#~oTxNi4xhuTLCh1 Sarah Platt http://www.digitalspy.ca/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a605379/coronation-street-tina-obrien-returning-as-sarah-platt.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted October 24, 2014 Members Share Posted October 24, 2014 I never thought she'd come back, especially with O'Brien's issues with Ryan Thomas. I wonder if they will interact. I have a feeling she and Todd won't get on too well this time around. (not sure what Todd's current story is) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted November 6, 2014 Members Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) The article certainly alludes to the fact that both Grimshaw brothers will play a big part in her return. Unfortunately, I don't like reading that she's going to be causing trouble for Gail. I never saw any of her original stint, but it sounded like it could be out of character, from the bits I've read about her. As for Todd's current story, I think it happens next week. Edited November 6, 2014 by Bright Eyes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted November 29, 2014 Members Share Posted November 29, 2014 Michael Rodwell has to be one of the most boring characters I've ever seen. Gail is drowning with him faster than one of her ex-husbands. I really hope this heart condition of his isn't just the writers dangling a carrot in front of me and he actually dies, sooner rather than later. Still, Oliver Farnworth has been very easy on the eyes in the meantime and I just hope that after tonight's twist he'll still be able to be a long term character. I've really enjoyed the Dev triangle with Mary and Julie as well. The first I can ever say I cared about Dev in any capacity. I wonder how boring they'll become again now that Julie and Dev admitted their feelings for each other. At the same time, I wish they would dig into Mary's past already. She always has all these stories and anecdotes, but she's been on the show 6 years and nothing. What I also liked about the triangle is that it meant Mary actually had scenes with characters her own age and wasn't stuck with the Rita/Norris/Emily. I don't know why she only has friendships with the olds. It cuts her story potential down significantly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Did anyone else watch the Rita and Me special? It was very good. We got a lot of classic clips and her reunion with Thelma Barlow was the best part. I was surprised to learn her 1964 stint was only for one episode and that came in a friend of Dennis Tanner's. I cynically thought their close relationship was just something the producers made up because they were on the show together at one point. I know it's probably and overplayed part of her history, but I always get excited and enveloped seeing that tram hit Alan Bradley. What a great soap moment. If anyone wants to see it, PM for a link. Edited January 6, 2015 by Bright Eyes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) A link would be great. I know it's very cool to hate Rita, but I can't imagine Corrie without her. She was a major part of redefining and salvaging the show in the 70s and 80s and Barbara always knew how to play the heartbreak and the rough lines without ever going too far. The part with Thelma sounds great. If only we could see Mavis one last time. Edited January 6, 2015 by DRW50 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 I never realized how glamorous Rita was as well. It was really nice to see her with all that wonderful jewelry. It made me happily think of Joan Rivers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members All My Shadows Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 It's cool to hate Rita??? She's one of my all-time favorite characters! I'd love a link to the special as well. Barbara Knox is really an underrated legend of the UK soap scene, IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted January 8, 2015 Members Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) It's nice to James Redmond again. I've never seen his run on Hollyoaks, but I instantly fell in love with him on the last Later special. Sally not getting invited to Beth's hen do. I am really excited for this wedding. Friday should be great. Edited January 8, 2015 by Bright Eyes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted January 14, 2015 Members Share Posted January 14, 2015 Jesus Christ, Winnie the Pooh is the absolute worst thing to have to endure. Why are they ruining Gail so hard by chaining her to this boring schmuck? She used to be one of my favourites, but now I can't stand to watch her burn my eyes out with that stupid dollop of a man. She better not end up marrying him because Gail Rodwell is not something I would ever be able to stomach. This heart condition stuff better be for real, because his death would taste so, so good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 19, 2015 Members Share Posted January 19, 2015 How odd. ITV are investigating why the woman cast to play Bethany Platt seems to be 6 years older than they said she was. This is such common practice but there's been a bizarre backlash over it. http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a622344/coronation-street-to-investigate-new-cast-members-age-confusion.html#~p1NqpeXfzA0n7B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 19, 2015 Members Share Posted January 19, 2015 Apparently she's been fired and they're recasting (she hadn't filmed anything yet). This is one of the craziest behind the scenes soap things I can remember, especially for UK soaps. Wow. http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a622475/coronation-street-to-recast-bethany-platt-role-as-katie-redford-dropped.html#~p1P0p9TJ9EMJMM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ben Posted January 19, 2015 Members Share Posted January 19, 2015 BIB: A bizarre backlash by armchair detectives who know nothing about the industry. Thanks to them (and Corrie/ITV's overreaction) they have gotten her fired for something of nothing. Actors have a playing age range, and hers was 16-20, so playing 14 wasn't that much of a stretch considering they actually hired her. Actors fudge their age all the time; it's no big deal to anyone. Now the poor girl's first experience is a negative one. Corrie/ITV did this to seem kosher and not dodgy. But, all they've done is give credence to behaviour that should never have been taken seriously to begin with. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BetterForgotten Posted January 19, 2015 Members Share Posted January 19, 2015 Anne Kirkbride Has Passed Away 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 19, 2015 Members Share Posted January 19, 2015 OMG. RIP, Anne. I know British audiences and the cast of Corrie are just heartbroken. I liked Deirdre. Just hated her with Ken. I'm wondering how they are going to address her death on the show. I picture this causing Tracey to go over the edge for real. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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