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Millie Gibson Interview

For this week's bonus podcast, we're joined for a chat by the wonderful Millie Gibson, best known for playing reformed scallywag Kelly Neelan and who recently said ta-ra to the cobbles after four years in the role. We chat about her exit story, those intense rooftop scenes in her final episode, her relationship with the rest of the cast and much more!

Conversation Street Episode #542

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 26th and the 30th September 2022 (Episodes #10753 - 10758).

We'd been looking forward to Monday's episode ever since we got the chance to go to the studios and see some scenes filmed back in August, and it certainly didn't disappoint! Having been stood mere metres away from actor Todd Boyce as he was dragging Leo's lifeless body across the cobbles of Brewery Lane, we knew that we were in for an exciting week, but even we weren't prepared for just how tense some of those scenes would be as the enormity of what Stephen has done dawns on him... The big question is though, will he kill again, and who could his potential victims be..? Also this week, the much anticipated Dee-Dee Bailey makes her debut after years of speculation from us on the podcast about what she'd be like - did she live up to expectations? All that, plus the fallout from last week's rooftop drama, Evelyn's shift at the charity shop and a great twist in Stu's storyline when he finally comes face to face with the detective who put him behind bars... Definitely a good week!

Up next on the podcast, we take a quick trip to The Kabin, where there's some happy news for Lucy Fallon and the Week 1 update on how Corrie alumni Will Mellor and Kym Marsh are getting on on Strictly Come Dancing. We end the show with some listener feedback, and your thoughts on last week's rooftop shenanigans and some initial impressions of Stephen's new role as the Street's latest killer...

Street Talk: 00:06:40
The Kabin: 02:19:26
Feedback: 02:27:45

Behind The Scenes Secrets From This Week’s Corrie!

Back in August, we had the privilege of going behind the scenes of Coronation Street to see some scenes from recent episodes being filmed, including the goings on in Gary and Maria's flat following Kelly's departure and the moment when Stephen dragged poor Leo's body from the bin into his van. We actually recorded most of this podcast back in August, and it comes in two parts: first, something we recorded before we went into the studios, where we gave our predictions for what we would see based on rumours we'd heard. After that, our recount of what we experienced while we were behind the scenes, including bloopers, how scenes changed during rehearsals and our reactions to that shock death! 

Conversation Street Episode #541

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 20th and the 23rd September (Episodes #10747 - 10752).

Super Soap Week came a little earlier than usual to Weatherfield this year, and just how super was it? Well if you ask us, Corrie absolutely smashed it this time round, with all three main stories keeping us gripped all week. Top billing, of course, went to Kelly's exit story, which as well as featuring the surprise return of Rick Neelan from beyond the grave, also made use of the much hyped volume wall for some nighttime shots of the Manchester cityscape. But did the use of Hollywood technology actually live up to the hype? Also this week, Stephen's dastardly plans to have 5 Grasmere Drive sold fall through whilst Leo finds out about Jenny's Canadian canoodling a few weeks ago, and Roy and Evelyn go on a quest to retrieve Hayley's famous red coat in a C-story that ticked all the right boxes when it came to comedy, nostalgia and just great character stuff between two acting legends.   

Up next in The Kabin, we take a look at a couple of upcoming events that Corrie fans either side of the Atlantic might want to think about getting tickets for, and we round off the show with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:10:52
The Kabin - 02:14:08
Feedback - 02:24:18

Georgia Taylor Interview

For this week's bonus podcast, we're joined by our good pal Georgia Taylor to chat about all things Toyah in the wake of last week's gripping courtroom scenes. She may have been found not guilty by the jury, but does Georgia agree with the court's decision, and what effects might Imran's death have on the character going forwards? We chat about all this, the return of Spider and Georgia's reflections on her stint as Rovers landlady. Enjoy!

Conversation Street Episode #540

In our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie that were shown in the UK between the 14th and the 18th September 2022 (Episodes #10741 - 10746).

It was a tough few days for our Toyah this week, with the grieving Widow Habeeb up in court for Imran's murder. Still, it could have been worse as it did at least appear to be one of the shortest court cases in Corrie history, due in part to the fact that there was clearly only extremely flimsy evidence pointing to the fact that she'd plotted to kill her husband. The biggest surprise of us, to be honest, was the lack of revelations about the moments before she drove into the wall, and the implication that yes, she did intend to kill him... but now she's walking free? We'll be watching with interest where this one goes next... Also this week, Glenda gets a job behind the Rovers bar as Jenny prepares for her new life in Canada, James gets some bad news about his contract with Weathy County when his manager comes to visit, and Kelly finally discovers the truth behind her dad's death, setting things up very nicely for what will hopefully be some cracking episodes in the coming week...

Street Talk: 00:09:41
Feedback: 02:06:36

 

Martin Hancock Interview

Earlier this year, after nineteen years away from Coronation Street, Spider Nugent web-slung his way back onto the cobbles as part of his first love Toyah's ongoing storyline. In our latest bonus podcast, we're joined by the actor behind the arachnid, Martin Hancock, who chats to us about returning to the Street after so long away, what's changed for Spider in the intervening years and the shocking revelations that, not only is he claiming to be married, but he's also working for The Man as an undercover cop!

For a video version of the interview (including some bonus appearances by a couple of Martin's pets!) head over to our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/j_O8PfKBUO0 .

Conversation Street Episode #539

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 5th and the 12th September (Episodes #10735 - 10740).

After last Friday's episodes were postponed because of everything going on in the news, we were in a bit of a quandary about whether to record at the weekend or not. Ultimately, though, we thought it'd be best to wait until the episode had aired as we knew that there was going to be a bit of a bombshell dropped about Spider - or should we say DC Nugent! - and we wanted to chat about it straight away! Once that's story's out the way, there's plenty of other good stuff to talk about. We were quite surprised by how well the scenes with James were done, to be honest, and are loving all the sneaking about Stephen's getting up to as well. And as for the shenanigans with Ken and co auditioning for the local am dram production, well that was a welcome bit of comic relief from all the heavy drama of the other stories! 

No news or feedback this week - it is a school night after all! - but hopefully we'll be back to normal later on in the week when the schedules are all caught up with themselves. Until then, happy listening!

The Conversation Street Awards Tenth Anniversary Ultimate Showdown

Every year, we love organising The Conversation Street Awards to find out what you think's been the cream of the crop in the past twelve months' Corrie. For this week's bonus podcast, to mark a decade of the awards, we put every winner from each year head to head to find out who should be crowned ultimate victor of the past ten years. Which villain was the number one Wrong' Un? What was the most shocking moment that had us screaming out "By 'Eck!"? And which storyline should be crowned Ultimate Champion? We put forward our cases for all these categories and more in The Conversation Street Awards Tenth Anniversary Ultimate Showdown! We'd love to hear your picks too, so please do send us who you think the ultimate winner in each category should be!

Conversation Street Episode #538

On our latest episode of the podcast, we discuss what happened in Coronation Street between the 29th August and the 2nd September (Episodes #10729 - 107340).

This week, Stephen becomes increasingly desperate to find any source of income he can after Audrey announces she's drawn up a new will that doesn't feature him as a beneficiary. With his efforts to get funding for Sarah's Underworld venture off the ground hitting a dead end, he sets his sights on Jenny and the pub - will she fall for his charms, and, perhaps even more importantly, can he drive a wedge between her and dullard Leo? Also this week, Aadi and Kelly decide to sneak off to Gretna Green, Toyah and Griff plot to take down notorious polluter Nadeem Atallah and Mary recruits Wendy onto the cast of her play - but is randy Ken also making a play for his old flame?

In The Kabin segment of the podcast, we see who from Corrie turned up at this year's Manchester Pride, and take a look at some newly uncovered plans for another small extension at the Corrie studios. We round off the podcast with some more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:04
The Kabin - 02:19:14
Feedback - 02:32:43