Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 115

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 26th September. Todd's been asking for trouble for a while now, and this week he finally gets what's coming to him when Eileen kicks him out onto the street. Meanwhile, Liz makes a big sacrifice for the sake of her friendship with Deirdre, Maddie impresses Carla at the factory, and Andrea hangs about outside the Rovers - literally! In the Kabin, there's some great news for our Canadian listeners, whilst in the feedback section, we play our first ever Skype voicemail. This week's character profile is a bit of a special one: get ready for Part 1 of the epic tale that is... Ken Barlow!

Conversation Street Episode 114

On this week's podcast, we discuss the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 15th and the 19th September. Following his time in hospital, Peter's back in the Big House, making an enemy out of Jim after blabbing to Tracy about his booze supply. We're not sure how the Landlord will be getting his revenge just yet, but we're sure it'll be a tad worse than the fruit-related naughtiness that Todd gets up to this week in an attempt to get back at Tony. Meanwhile, as Neil's Atomic Kitten irritates Andrea, a stowaway Eccles gets up Tim's nose at Number 4. In the news section, we find out which Corrie star will be appearing in this year's Christmas Doctor Who, and we round off the show with a couple of emails. In the week of the Scottish referendum, our character profile is on classic Corrie bad guy and haggis muncher, Tony Gordon.

Conversation Street Episode 113

On the latest Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 7th and the 12th September in the UK. When Rob hears that the crowbar he used to kill Tina with could soon be found, it's a race against the clock to recover it before it's too late. Meanwhile, as a desperate Kylie sinks to new lows in an attempt to cope with the stresses of motherhood, Neil continues his stalking campaign against Andrea. There's a whole load to be discussed in The Kabin this week, including some happy news for our New Zealand fans, and in the feedback section, a listener writes in defence of Len Fairclough. The character profile this week is on Kylie Platt.

Conversation Street Episode 112

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 5th September. This week, Peter takes a turn for the worse, but a deathbed confession to Carla leaves her reeling - could the walls be closing in on Rob? He's not the only one under pressure either, as Jason's urge to come clean to Tyrone grows stronger. Meanwhile, Max causes chaos on his return to school, and we finally get to meet the elusive Zeedan. In the Kabin, we take a look at the recently announced ordinance survey map of Coronation Street, whilst in the feedback section, we hear about one listener's attempts to convince her husband to watch Corrie. The character profile this week is on Len Fairclough.

Conversation Street Episode 111

This week on Conversation Street, we chat about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August. Tycoon Todd's machinations claim their first victim on Monday, as Tyrone discovers the consequences of cheap hardboard, taking a tumble through the attic floor and landing himself in hospital. He's not the only one in the wars this week either, as Peter discovers Jim's alcohol stash and nearly drinks himself to death. Will The Landlord be forced to call time on his booze smuggling outfit? In the Kabin, Gemma casts her eye over the Corrie fashion at the Manchester Pride, and there's more talk of Ken and Deirdre's relationship in the feedback segment. Our character profile this week is on the Big Man himself, everybody's favourite Irishman: Jim McDonald.

Conversation Street Episode 110

On Conversation Street #110, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 18th and 22nd August. This week saw the Barlows head off to commune with nature in Wales, and we finally get the answer to the question that everyone's always wondered: who would win in a stare-off between Deirdre and a sheep? Back in Weatherfield, Neil abandons his job in the Philippines to become a full-time creepy stalker, and Leanne has a smashing time at Kylie's birthday party in the Bistro. In the Kabin this week, we talk about Anthony Cotton's struggle for acceptance by the gay community after joining Corrie, while in the feedback section, some listeners pay a final 'tribute' to Jenna. Following this week's adventures in Wales, our character profile is on all-round nature and camping lover, Spider Nugent.

Conversation Street Episode 109

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 11th and the 15th August. Romance is in the air this week, as Gail and Michael decide to make a proper go of their relationship, and Kirk attempts to propose to Beth - but will he manage it before they jet off on holiday? Speaking of getting away from it all, Deirdre and Ken are planning their hols this week, but whilst Deirdre's got her sights set on something exotic, it seems that Ken has something a little different in mind... In the Kabin section of the podcast, we discuss the sad news that the old Corrie set is to be demolished next year, whilst in the feedback section, we ponder a listener's idea to set up a library in the old butcher's shop. The character profile this week is on Jenna Kamara.

Conversation Street Episode 108

On the latest podcast, we talk about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 8th August, so we do. This week saw the return of two old favourites to the show: first off, Ken's back from Canada and is outraged to discover that Peter's been banged up on suspicion of Tina's murder. It's just a relief that he didn't bump into Roy at all, as the news of Weatherfield Library going up in flames probably would have finished him off! This week also saw the return of Jim McDonald - desperate times have called for desperate measures for Peter, and it seems like The Landlord has got just the 'measures' that he needs... As we're still feeling francophile after our recent holiday across the Channel, instead of a character profile this week, we look back at Corrie's links with France. Voulez-vous nous écouter ce soir?

Conversation Street Episode 107

On this week's early edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 28th and 30th July. It's Gail's 40th anniversary of being on the Street this week, and after all this time, we wonder if she's finally found herself her Mr Right in Michael. The chat then moves from Les Dennis to the Dennis-less Kabin, as we say a fond farewell to the Street's original bad boy. It's awards time again in the news section, as we find out who's been nominated in the Inside Soap Awards 2014, then in the feedback segment, we hear about one listener's memories of Albert Tatlock. Our character profile this week is on Dennis Tanner.

Conversation Street Episode 106

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 21st and the 25th July. This week sees a few unwelcome faces turn up on the cobbles - first off, it's Neil, who's on a mission to get Andrea back, but a case of mistaken identity causes trouble for everyone involved. Then on Wednesday, when bailiffs show up at the Windass house, the extent of the family's financial woes becomes clear. Still, they're quids in if they happen to have any old World War 1 medals lying around the place, as Tracy discovers. In the news segment of the show, we talk about how well the restorative justice storyline has been handled, after coming under fire by the Greater Manchester Police. Our classic character profile is on Albert Tatlock.