Conversation Street

Shona Platt Character Profile

This week's bonus podcast is a love letter to one of our favourite new additions to the Street in recent years, Shona Platt. Brought to life by self-confessed Corrie nut Julia Goulding, Shona has kept us glued to our screens since her debut at the end of 2016, whether we're watching the trials and tribulations of her difficult relationship with estranged son Clayton or her comedic antics alongside husband David. How does she stand up against David's first wife Kylie, do we prefer pre-shot-in-a-box or post-shot-in-a-box Shona, and what do we see in the future for Weatherfield's best barmcake butterer? Tune in to find out!

Conversation Street Episode 563

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 13th and the 17th February (Episodes #10876 - 10881).

We're sorry to say that this was another one of those weeks that didn't do a whole lot for us, unfortunately, and we didn't end up having a whole lot to say about this week's goings on in Weatherfield. There was a definite case of 'seen it all before' with some of the stories - the return of the Billy, Paul and Todd love triangle, hospital scenes aplenty, prison bullies, Alya being a trooper, characters cringing as Brian tries to be trendy.. heck, this is even the third motorbike related mishap we've had in the past twelve months! Did the Hashim story need dredging up again? Did the conclusion of Peter's bartering saga need to be brought to an end in such a quick and convenient fashion? Is the odd catty line here and there the best we're going to get out of Debbie from now on? Hmm.. let's hope things pick up again soon!

After Street Talk, it's time for The Kabin, where we chat about a couple of news stories for the week including Colson Smith's latest athletic endeavours, then we round off the podcast with more of your fabulous feedback!

Street Talk - 00:09:51
The Kabin - 01:44:45
Feedback - 01:56:10

Behind The Scenes: Weatherfield Precinct, Roy’s And More!

For this February half term (and a bit of a Valentine's Day treat to each other!), we decided to take another trip up to Manchester, where we were lucky enough to be invited on a little behind the scenes tour of Coronation Street. Not only did we get the chance to explore the newly opened Weatherfield Precinct, but we also got the chance to have a look around Carla and Peter's new flat, Roy's Rolls and Underworld! 

We've also made a video version of this podcast, with loads of footage from our trip away, which you can find over on our YouTube channel. Definitely recommended for the full experience!

Conversation Street Episode 562

On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 6th and the 10th February (Episodes #10870 - 10875)

Sam and Ryan's lives are on the line this week when two masked gunmen burst into the Bistro, looking for Damon's drugs delivery. Sounds pretty exciting, right? Unfortunately, after the recent bombings, stabbings and deadly hole puncherings that have taken place on the show, there's only so much that something like this can really excite us - but we did at least enjoy the aftermath on Wednesday. Also this week, Sarah and Michael's business idea looks like it's set to take off, but when Carla finds out about them using the factory behind her back, she makes sure it stays well and truly grounded. Meanwhile, Bernie shows off her golf skills, Nina's worried about Roy's phone addiction, and Peter's bartering adventures continue.

Up next in The Kabin, there's a few bits of news related to some ex-Corrie cast members along with the intriguing sounding announcement of a comedy night that's going to be taking place at the new visitor's centre next month. We end the podcast with more of your feedback, including a fascinating insight into the decline of the Nazirs' spirituality from the point of view of a Muslim listener.

Street Talk - 00:10:41
The Kabin - 02:03:28
Feedback - 02:14:07

Ryan Connor Character Profile Revisit

For our bonus podcast this week, we chat about the character of Ryan Connor. It's been over ten years since we last profiled him on Conversation Street (way back in Episode #10!), so we thought it was about time we caught up with what everyone's favourite Weatherfield DJ (sorry, Geoff..) has been up to since. He may not exactly be one of the most commonly seen characters on the cobbles right now, but he's certainly given us a good few laughs over the past five years - Ryan Prescott's incarnation has completely revitalised the character, as far as we're concerned, and we really hope Corrie has some good ideas for him up its sleeves in the future. And if they don't, well we've certainly got a few they can borrow!

Conversation Street Episode 561

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 30th January and the 3rd February (Episodes #10864 - 10869).

A couple of unexpected twists this week: first, Max's plea of guilty at his hearing puts the character in a particularly precarious position - is he actually going to be sentenced to a hefty stretch in the big house, or will the judge be lenient? And the second surprise involved Beth and Hope - Beth's been a pretty obnoxious individual for quite a while now, but there can't have been many viewers who would have predicted she actually did slap that little madam on Wednesday night! Seems like this may well turn into a case of the girl who cried wolf for young Miss Stape (or is she Dobbs now..?). Also this week, Justin's obsessive behaviour gets even more extreme, Gemma comes up with a plan for a wedding on a budget, and Leanne learns the truth about Damon's involvement in the Bistro.

Up next in the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we share the news of the Coronation Street Visitor Centre & Event Space, which was officially revealed by ITV this week. We round the podcast off with more of your feedback, including some more predictions for Corrie in 2023!

Street Talk - 00:13:57
The Kabin - 02:29:37
Feedback - 02:38:08

Listener Questions

For this week's bonus podcast, we tackle two more of your Listener Questions! First up, we ponder which characters aren't really suited to the jobs they currently have on the show, and suggest some options for a career change. With the Weatherfield Precinct now open for business, there's a plethora of new employment opportunities for our favourite characters, or maybe - shock, horror! - some could get jobs a little further afield? Next up, we tackle the issue of the Bailey family, as after nearly four years on the show, many viewers feel that they're still being underwritten. What are the reasons behind this? We've certainly got our theories...

Conversation Street Episode 560

Here we are again, with Episode #560 of the podcast, where we talk about what went on in Weatherfield between the 23rd and the 26th January (Episodes #10858 - 10863)

After last week's cliffhanger of Audrey driving off to the Peak District with a dead body strapped to the roof, we must admit that it was a bit of a disappointment to see the car right back outside Number 8 on Monday's episode. The scene with Stephen desperately trying to make the roof box sink into the canal later on did make us laugh, we admit, but is that what Corrie's going for with this storyline? We discuss the evidence! Meanwhile, it's Alya to the rescue again when Blake gets a bit stabby in the Bistro on Wednesday - but will Weatherfield's latest superhero manage to survive the second extremist attack in a month? Also this week, Tyrone and Fiz dress up for a bit of role play, Daisy's mum comes to town, and there's a chinchilla killer on the loose!

Next up on the podcast it's time for The Kabin, where we see how Mollie Gallagher got on in her first week on the ice and take a look at the synopsis for Maggie Sullivan's latest Corrie novel. We round things off with more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:08:30
The Kabin - 02:19:01
Feedback - 02:27:54

Bev Unwin Character Profile

For this week's bonus podcast, we take an in-depth look at the character of Bev Unwin, the flirty barmaid mother of Shelley with a bit of an eye for the younger man! During her main stint in the show in the early 2000s, Bev mostly played a supporting role in her daughter's various dramas, but she's still someone who a lot of Corrie fans look back fondly on, and were pleased to see return to the show for a spell in 2015 - although the circumstances that saw her back on the cobbles were certainly not what anyone would have wanted...

Conversation Street Episode 559

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 16th and the 20th January (Episodes #10852 - 10857).

Everyone's been saying for months now that Stephen's body count wouldn't stay at one, and in this week's Corrie, he finally claimed his second victim. Alas - poor Teddy! Punched to death... As we mourn his passing (and celebrate our correct prediction from a few weeks ago that the roof box would eventually be used to carry a corpse!), we can't help but wonder about how Stephen's going to get himself out of this mess... Speaking of bumbling bumper-offers, Fiz and Tyrone discover the extent of Hope's obsession with John Stape this week, and we actually quite appreciated the fact that they didn't fly off the handle! Also this week, Daisy's got a secret admirer, Damon gets his feet right under the table at the Bistro and Summer has her first collapse of 2023.

Not a whole lot of Corrie news this week, but the announcement that the Corrie tour will soon be including Weatherfield Precinct access gets us excited about our next trip up north in The Kabin, and we finish off the episode with more of your feedback.

Street Talk - 00:10:45
The Kabin - 02:18:07
Feedback - 02:23:49