Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode #574

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 1st and the 5th May (#10942 - 10946).

This week, Paul turns to increasingly desperate measures to get himself out of debt - can Dee Dee help him stay on the straight and narrow, and will she convince him to confide in his family about his diagnosis? Perhaps he should take a tip out of Stephen's book, whose latest scheme to get his hands on a load of cash seems to be to bump off Elaine and claim on her life insurance... or could love rival Owen end up being his next victim instead? Also this week, we get an update on how Max is doing behind bars, Amy struggles to cope when she takes a trip on the bus, and the residents band together to voice their concerns about the late night Bistro opening proposals.

Up next it's The Kabin, where we take a look at the Corrie characters and storylines that have made their way onto the British Soap Awards shortlist, and we finish things off with more listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:10:53
The Kabin - 02:10:25
Feedback - 02:25:06  

Maud Grimes Character Profile

For our latest bonus podcast, we're doing a character profile of legendary 90s battleaxe Maud Grimes. Appearing in nearly 500 episodes of Corrie, Maud was a brilliantly meddlesome mother-in-law to Reg Holdsworth, but also had some heartbreaking emotional moments too. Although she definitely has her fans, we can't help but feel like she doesn't always get the credit she deserves, so we're here to put that right!

Conversation Street Episode #573

On our latest edition of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 24th and the 28th April (Episodes #10936 - 10941).

We all knew it was coming, but that didn't stop Paul's diagnosis on Wednesday's episode of Corrie hitting us hard. The young builder is now facing a very difficult, and likely very short, future, and Peter Ash has been fantastic at portraying Paul's grief as he is forced to face up to the fact that he could only have a few years, or even fewer, left. Thank goodness for the lovely friendship he's fostered with Dee Dee, which has been the one shining light in this tale of woe! And speaking of misery, things have been pretty bleak for Amy this week too. Not only does she have to come face to face with Aaron at Nina's birthday party, but she also ends up in hospital after drinking herself unconscious in Victoria Gardens! Thank goodness she had serial passer outer Summer there to share some tips for staying alive! Also this week, Stephen nearly claims a pair of new victims, Hope schemes to come between Sam and Eliza and Eileen regrets encouraging George to find a new hobby...

Up next it's The Kabin, where we find out what Helen Flanagan's been getting up to in her first week in South Africa - including being joined by another Corrie cast mate! We round things off as always with more of your lovely feedback.

Street Talk - 00:12:02
The Kabin - 02:03:52
Feedback - 02:12:37

Listener Questions

For this week's bonus podcast, we're answering two more of your listener questions! First, listener Tam asks us which character's house we'd want to go round for dinner. There's lots to consider there... Do we like the person? Are they likely to be a good chef? Are they likely to be a good host? It may be difficult there to pick just one! After that, with King Charles III's coronation on the horizon, listener Mel has asked us to come up with Corrie equivalents for the members of the royal family. Is there a Weatherfield version of Charles himself? A self-imposed outcast like Harry? Popular couple William and Kate? Even... Prince Andrew? We see what we can do - and you already know Gemma can talk for England about the royals!

Conversation Street Episode 572

On our latest edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 17th and the 21st April 2023 (Episodes #10930 - 10935)

There were emotional scenes aplenty this week, with the removal of Ryan's dressings and his having to come to terms with his new appearance providing some really excellent telly - just how will he react when he eventually finds out that Daisy is masquerading as Crystal via text to try and keep his spirits up, though? Meanwhile, after months of very much being Eliza do-little, Stu's granddaughter finally gets herself a bit of screen time - and is there a bit of a spark between her and Sam? Hope's not going to be happy when she finds out! Also this week, Jackson and Faye kiss, Kirk walks out on Beth after finding out about her secret meetings with Marco, and despite his secret engagement to Elaine, Stephen definitely seems to be holding a torch for a certain flame-haired landlady...

In The Kabin, we get excited about the upcoming This Morning Coronation special that's being filmed on the cobbles, and we finish things off as always with more of your thoughts on last week's Corrie.

Street Talk - 00:08:55
The Kabin - 02:19:41
Feedback - 02:36:49

Vinta Morgan Interview

In this week's bonus podcast, we're joined by actor Vinta Morgan, who's been playing entrepreneurial uncle Ronnie Bailey for the past few years on Coronation Street. Vinta talks to us about what it means to get a role on the legendary soap, his relationship with the cast and an upcoming charity event that he's getting involved in. If you'd like to support Vinta, his JustGiving page can be accessed at the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Vinta-Morgan?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=Vinta-Morgan&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=c666b990fe6c4017a56bb6e9c6cae59d

Conversation Street Episode 571

On our latest podcast, we chat about what went down in week spanning the 10th to the 14th April (Episodes #10924 - 10929), and we're not just talking about Sarah's knickers. Yes, that naughty little strumpet has dropped her drawers for Damon, and it didn't take much persuasion, did it? And with her also enjoying a late night bonkathon with Adam on Wednesday evening, could we be seeing a 'Who's The Daddy?' story on the horizon..? Meanwhile, Rufus is left swimming with the fishes after pushing Stephen too far - though we have a feeling the finger will be pointed squarely at Michael for this one! Also this week, Roy loses one bat-mad buddy but gains a new furry friend, Carla visits Ryan at the hospital and George is a money lender to Glenda.

In the Kabin segment of the podcast, we take a look at the longlist for the viewer voted categories in the British Soap Awards and with up Corrie's chances, and we finish things off with more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:27:56
The Kabin - 02:34:56
Feedback - 02:47:52 

Conversation Street Episode 570

On this podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie showing in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th April (Episodes #10918 - 10923).

This week, Paul is given the devastating news that his symptoms may be signs of motor neurone disease. That's right, it's time for another tragic Corrie illness storyline! We're sure Peter Ash will do an amazing job with it - and he certainly gave a heart wrenching performance this week - but is this kind of thing really what viewers are wanting to watch right now? Meanwhile, from one sad story to another, the news spreads that Amy is saying she was raped by Aaron. Very interesting to see which characters take which side here.. though we're definitely a bit surprised that some viewers are picking Team Aaron, too..! Also this week, an old friend of Glenda's arrives on the cobbles, Craig is worried about Faye and Jackson's developing friendship, and Damon claims he's turning over a new leaf - but do we believe him?

Up next it's time for The Kabin, where we rate Corrie's April Fool's prank for this year before rounding things off with more of your lovely listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:12:22
The Kabin - 02:40:00
Feedback - 02:54:08

Summer Spellman Character Profile

For our bonus podcast this week, we take a look at the character of Oxford hopeful and serial fainter Summer Spellman. Now eagle-eyed viewers might have noticed this young lady appearing a fair bit on our screen over the past twelve months or so, but it's not always been like this! In fact, it wasn't so long ago that years could go by with Summer barely making an appearance on the cobbles... so what happened? In this episode, we take a look at the highs (cannabis brownies) and lows (face planting on Billy's carpet again) of Corrie's current tragedy magnet, and ponder what the future might have in store for her.

Conversation Street Episode 569

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 27th and the 31st March 2023 (Episodes #10912 - 10917).

Christina wasn't wrong when she said that wedding was cursed, was she? In a twist that frankly makes Mavis and Derek's double jilting look like nothing more than a minor hiccup, Justin returned to the cobbles on Monday night, intent on dousing Daisy in acid - but it's poor Ryan that ends up with a faceful of the stuff. Superb performances all round and a brilliant script from Ian Kershaw certainly made Monday's harrowing trip to Weatherfield one we won't be forgetting in a hurry! And to be honest, a lot of the rest of the week was similarly bleak too, especially the Amy storyline, as she opens up about the rape to her family and the police - who, in typical Weatherfield fashion, are able to do very little to keep Aaron of the streets. Meanwhile, Brian finds out he's 8% Italian (and 92% Buffoon?), Michael inadvertently throws a spanner in the works for Stephen at the factory, and Beth has another meet up with Marco - can she resist his charms? 

Kabin time next, and now that the acid attack has taken place, we're finally able to cover Princess Anne's trip to Corrie on behalf of The Acid Survivors Trust International, along with the news that we're obviously thrilled about that Helen Flanagan is to return to our screens in the next series of I'm A Celeb! We round off the show with some of your first reactions to this week's drama - plus a bit of a deep dive into regional variations of Chinny Reckon! - in the feedback section.

Street Talk - 00:21:31
The Kabin - 03:09:45
Feedback - 03:21:22