Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 162

This week, we celebrate the third anniversary of the podcast with a very special episode, kicking off with an interview with one of our favourite Corrie actresses: Sally Ann Matthews! Sal talks about what it was like to step back into the role of Jenny Bradley earlier this year, and gives us a fascinating insight into the behind the scenes workings of our favourite soap. After saying goodbye to our guest, we move onto Street Talk, in which we cover the episodes broadcast in the UK between the 10th and the 14th August. This week, Simon kicks Leanne and hits the bottle - but with Ken on the case, how long can he keep his violent tendencies secret? Meanwhile, Lloyd's left in a spin when one of his records goes missing, and when Steph gets the wrong end of the stick after overhearing a telephone conversation, there's trouble in store for Luke and Maria. In the Kabin, we have a bit of a chat about the upcoming live episode now the date's been set, and we weigh up the chances of a relationship blossoming between Leanne and Zeedan in the feedback section.

Conversation Street Episode 161

In the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th August in the UK. This week, Carla returns to Weatherfield after gambling away everything during a trip to Vegas. Meanwhile, Sally finds herself locking lips with an old flame, and Sarah finally sees Callum's true colours when Max discovers a gun in his room. Next up, we're joined by Jack Lewin, who tells us all about his recent trip behind the scenes on the new Corrie set. In the Kabin, we talk about the fate of the old set, then we round things off by hearing about some of the characters our listeners would axe in the feedback section.

Conversation Street Episode 160

On this weekend's podcast, we reflect on the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast between the 27th and 31st July in the UK. This week, the pressure's mounting for Alya when she discovers that her one-night stand with Jason may have had unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Bethany nearly pays the price for getting involved with Callum when the Dog and Gun gets raided, plus Cathy's obsessive hoarding problem gets a little on top of her.  It's listener question time this week, and we discuss whether Corrie should go back to the good old days of gentle humour; choose which character we'd like to swap places with for 24 hours; and explain which five characters we'd like to axe - and how we'd do it. In the Kabin, there's bad news if you're a Sarah Harding fan (No? Anyone?) then we finish off with three listener messages.

Conversation Street Episode 159

On the latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 20th and the 24th July. This week, the Rodwell Rift grows ever wider when Michael decides to take things to the next level with Eileen. That could be the least of Gail's problems before long, though, if Callum's latest plan involving Bethany comes to fruition. Meanwhile, Leanne finds herself in a spot of bother when she gets caught up in one of Corrie's least convincing hostage situations, and speaking of unconvincing, pop star turned actress Sarah Harding makes a cameo as Robert's wife Joni this week - and like many viewers, we weren't too impressed! In the Kabin section of the podcast, we do a bit of shameless self-promotion and talk about the new range of Conversation Street merchandise, and we hear from a new listener in the feedback section. Our character profile this week is on Audrey Roberts. Why not give it a listen, hmm?

Conversation Street Episode 158

On the latest podcast, we cover the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 13th and the 17th July. The Street residents gather together for Deirdre's funeral on Monday, but as the much-loved character is laid to rest, can Bev and Audrey do the same with their long-standing feud? Meanwhile Carla's luck runs out during a trip to the casino, and Leanne reveals the truth about Dan's violent past to Liz. Next up, with Deirdre's funeral on everyone's minds, we look back at how Coronation Street has covered the topic of death over the years. We share some of our most memorable deaths on the show, find out the most common ways of killing off characters, and remember everyone's favourite undertaker, Archie Shuttleworth. In the news section, we review the recently released Coronation Street True or False trivia game, and we round off the show with some more listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 157

In this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 6th and the 11th July. The Street is left in shock on Wednesday, as Bev returns to the Street to deliver the news that Deirdre has stuffed her last marrow and shuffled off the mortal coil. How will the residents cope with this devastating loss? What will Ken do when he finds out the real reason that Deirdre stayed away so long? And will Simon manage to complete his computer game before the funeral on Monday?? Speaking of which, Kylie plays a dangerous game with Callum this week - has she finally bitten off more than she can chew? After an extended Street Talk section we tackle some of your listener questions, including how we would have written Deirdre out of the show, and the extent to which Coronation Street influences social change. We then share our excitement for a new official Corrie book in the Kabin, before finishing off with some listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 156

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 29th June and 3rd July. It's shampoo bottles at dawn this week, as Gail and Eileen roll up their sleeves round two of their clash on the cobbles. They're not the only ones in a fighting mood either, as Brian and Dev square up to each other in their quest for Julie's heart. Meanwhile, Liz and Michelle team up to take down Tony, and Leanne is haunted by a face (and chin!) from the past. In the Kabin, there's good news for Helen Flanagan and Kym Marsh, and a listener wonders why Jason and Todd have got so pally in the feedback section. With Deirdre's imminent death on everyone's minds right now, our classic character profile this week is on her first husband, Ray Langton.

Conversation Street Episode 155

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 22nd and the 27th June. This week, Brian bends over backwards to try and win Julie back - quite literally - by joining her yogilates class. Meanwhile, tragedy hits the Street  hen Erica loses her baby, but what she may not realise is that she may just have lost Nick as well. We also say bye bye to another little one on Friday as Faye decides to give Miley up to the Hodges.  Next up, we spend a bit of time looking back over the first six months of 2015 on the cobbles, before finishing off with some news and listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 154

On the latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 15th and the 19th June. There's high drama in the Jenny Bradley storyline this week - quite literally! - as she ends up threatening to jump from her balcony with Jack in tow. Jenny's not the only one on the edge either, as back in Weatherfield, Alya's grief over her father's death leads her into the arms, and bed, of another man. Meanwhile, Julie gets increasingly irritated by Dev's latest house guest, and Luke ends up feeling a bit of an ass thanks to some dodgy Mule Face T-shirts. In the Kabin, we hear about Sir Ian McKellan's latest souvenir from the cobbles, and we find out about our listeners' ideal Corrie drinking buddies in the feedback section - as well as coming to an amusing conclusion about Michael's perfect match-up!  The character profile this week is on Maddie Heath.

Conversation Street Episode 153

On the latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK betwen the 8th and the 12th June. This week, there's a violent outburst from Simon, while a close encounter on the sofa with Eileen sets Michael's heart aflutter. Meanwhile, there's a new man in Liz's life, along with some welcome returns for Kylie, Brian and Maddie's brother Ben - and Jenny's wig, of course! Later on in the show, we take some more of your listener feedback and questions, and check out some new Corrie merchandise in the Kabin.