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Jodie Prenger Interview

Glenda Shuttleworth first set foot in Weatherfield last August, and for Jodie Prenger, it's been a real whirlwind of a year! In this episode, we sit down with the actress behind Rovers' latest barmaid to chat about all things Corrie, from joining the beloved Shuttleworth clan and working in the pub alongside Sally Ann Matthews and Charlie Jordan, to launching Weatherfield's very first stage school, Little Big Shotz!

Conversation Street Episode 588

On our latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 7th and the 11th August (Episodes #11024 - 11029).

The race is on to save the Rovers this week when Jenny's attempts to convince the brewery's accountants that it's a good investment fail. Now, we don't reckon there are many viewers who think there's a chance the pub might actually be demolished, but we still enjoyed drama surrounding whether or not the Newtons would change their minds - not least because it gave plenty of screen time to our beloved Henry! Meanwhile, Stu's not happy to discover that Eliza's been secretly chatting with her dad online - can Dom really be trusted? Also this week, newbie Ruby wins the lead role in Glenda's production, Shona gets a new comrade in barms, and a stray tie pin found by Rufus' pool risks landing Stephen in hot water.

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where we chat about a couple of upcoming events Corrie fans might enjoy attending, and we finish things off with more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:07:56
The Kabin - 02:21:25
Feedback - 02:33:27

Listener Questions

For this week's bonus podcast, we raid the old mail bag and pull out two more of your listener questions to have a good old natter about! First off, we spend a good hour or so pondering which characters are now quite different to how they were when they first appeared on the Street, and for what reasons. We're sure most Corrie viewers could name some personalities that have altered - for better and for worse! - over the years, so do our picks match yours? After that, we're tasked with coming up with some modern takes on classic Corrie stories. Are there any storylines from the 60s or 70s that would work today, and what modern spin would we put on them? This one actually turned out to be quite tricky as so many early stories HAVE been redone in one way or another, but we gave it our best shot!

Conversation Street Episode 587

On this weekend's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 31st July and the 4th August (Episodes #11018 - 11023).

After all her sneaking about trying to hide the true identity of her unborn baby's father, it was only a matter of time before Sarah's lies would catch up with her - we weren't expecting it to be this early, mind you! With Adam finding out the truth and revealing it to the family on Monday, things didn't seem like they could get any worse for Sarah, and then Wednesday happened... Things are looking pretty bleak for Jenny this week too, but a very welcome return on Friday's episode could well prove to be the saviour she's looking for! Also this week, Bernie's a bit tactless, Yasmeen's totally gormless and Ryan proves popular topless!

Quite a bit of news to cover this week in The Kabin - including two stories involving free cakes! - and we finish things off with a bit of feedback.

Street Talk - 00:13:33
The Kabin - 02:40:04
Feedback - 03:11:37

Conversation Street Episode 586

We're back from our holidays and all caught up on last week's Corrie, so in this episode of the podcast, we chat about what went down on the cobbles between the 24th and the 28th July (Episodes #11013 - 11017)

This week, with Elaine disappearing off to Scarborough, you might have been wondering which storyline Stephen would be meddling in next. Thanks to a bit of a weird flashback sequence on Wednesday, though, it turns out he's already been laying the groundwork for interfering in Sarah and Adam's paternity dramas! So many great twists and turns there, and once again, we have to say that what could have been a standard affair / who's the daddy storyline is still feeling surprisingly fresh! Meanwhile, Aadi's getting himself into some real hot water as he continues to dance to Courtney's tune - is this a comedy story? Something serious about an innocent teen being groomed? A steamy summer love affair? Turns out we have plenty to say about this one, either way! Meanwhile, Ryan's back and getting himself jacked, Paul's second encounter with Shelly gets him considering his future and Todd gets a Stiffy.

Conversation Street Episode 585

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 17th and the 21st July (Episodes #11007 - 11012).

This week was the very definition of a mixed bag! We're big fans of Spider and Toyah and have missed their lack of presence on the show for most of the year, but when the powers that be decide to include them, this is what we get? A farcical, zero tension hostage scene followed by Spider choosing the force over his fiancée? We'd say words fail us, but we certainly managed to get a good discussion out of it in the podcast! Then on the other side of the coin, you've got the Stephen storyline - now we're not going to say that's not farcical either, but we were on the edge of our seats with that plot this week! Who knew that Elaine actually had a backbone, and what on earth is Stephen going to do now? Also this week, Paul is apprehensive about his MND support group visit, Aadi attracts the attentions of his new boss' wife, and Brian finally gets rid of Isabella.

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where our cockles are warmed by the news of a Barbara Knox and Thelma Barlow reunion at Tatton Park this week, then we finish off the show with more of your feedback.

Street Talk - 00:09:06
The Kabin - 02:37:59
Feedback - 02:49:46

Jackie Dobbs Character Profile

For this week's bonus podcast, we chat about cellmate from hell, Jackie Dobbs. Originally brought onto the cobbles during Deirdre's stint in the slammer, Jackie went on to feature in 65 episodes of the show, and although this might not seem like much, actress Margi Clarke's larger than life performance made sure Jackie went down in Corrie history! As we record this, we've just been introduced to Tyrone's birth mum Cassie, but for us long time viewers, he's always going to be Jackie's son in our hearts!

Conversation Street Episode 584

In our latest podcast, we run down the goings on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th July (Episodes #11001 - 11006).

For the past five years, we've been putting our #BringBackHenry prayers into the Twitterverse, and this week's Corrie suggests they may finally have been answered. Bless you, Jenny, for suggesting that Gemma get in touch with her old flame for a job - of course, a phone call and a text don't necessarily confirm a comeback, but we're feeling positive here.. And speaking of comebacks, Griff's mate Reece makes an appearance this week when Lauren convinces Max to visit him in jail, but do they have sinister motives behind the invitation? Also this week, Sarah's DNA test results arrive, Elaine and Gerry grow closer and it's an eventful few days for Toyah as she gets both engaged and kidnapped!

Up next on the podcast, we head to The Kabin, where Gemma casts her fashionista's eye over the guests at Corrie's summer party, and we finish things off with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:40
The Kabin - 02:36:07
Feedback - 02:49:14

Daniel Brocklebank and Chris James Interview

For this week's bonus podcast, we have a double whammy of interviews for you! First up, we're joined by Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew. We chat to Dan about his involvement in the current MND storyline as well as some of his other highlights during his time on the cobbles. After that, we speak to Chris James from the Motor Neurone Disease Association about the work that the charity has done with Coronation Street to help bring Paul's heartbreaking story to the screen.
If you'd like to find out more about the Motor Neurone Disease Association, including how to help support their cause, visit https://www.mndassociation.org

Conversation Street Episode 583

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th July (Episodes #10995 - 11000).

What a difference a week can make! Whilst the twists and turns of last week's Corrie led to one of our longest Street Talks yet, the latest batch of episodes really didn't inspire that much discussion, we're sorry to say. Paul was definitely a bit of a pillock this week, going off to the hotel room with an ex, and deserved every bit of that telling off het got from Billy afterwards. We absolutely have sympathy for everything Gemma's going through too, and as for Ryan's story... yeah, it's going through all the expected beats. But hey, at least they've remembered Michelle exists! And would Stephen please just hurry up and bump off Elaine already?

There's a good amount of news to chat about this week at least, including the announcement of a new show to celebrate Barbara Knox's 90th birthday; plus, there's the Inside Soap Award nominations to discuss! We round the show off with more of your lovely feedback.

Street Talk: 00:23:22
The Kabin: 01:46:52
Feedback: 02:09:26