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Halloween Special: The Curse of Number 6

Turn out the lights and lock the doors, for we have a fearsome tale for you this week, dear listener - a tale of misery, mystery... and murder. Although some may say that all residents of Coronation Street have suffered in some form or another during their time on the cobbles, it is perhaps those who dwell under the roof of Number 6 whose lives have been most cursed. Is it just a coincidence, or are there more malevolent forces at work? Listen carefully to these tales of woe, and decide for yourself...

Conversation Street Episode 545

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 17th and the 21st October in the UK (Episodes #10771 - 10776)

This week's Street Talk starts off with something a bit different as we discuss a scene we saw filmed back in August starring Dee-Dee and the Platts that never ended up being broadcast. How's THAT for behind the scenes goss? After that, we return to our usual discussion of the week's episodes, and we're not exactly the biggest Summer and Aaron fans, but if you are, good news! This week, Weatherfield's drippiest couple are back on again after Summer discovers she's up the duff. Fortunately for us, we pretty much enjoyed everything else that went on this week, including the return of Harvey as Leanne visits him in jail, the continuation of the bonkers but brilliant adventures of Bernie and Fern, and the return of Stephen to our screens after a few weeks off. With Gabrielle demanding her money and Jenny and Teddy starting to worry about what's happened to Leo, surely it's only a matter of time before Stephen cracks and starts throwing bins around again...

Next up on the podcast, we head over to The Kabin to see how Corrie fared in this week's Inside Soap Awards and celebrate the news that ex-Corrie cast member (and friend of the podcast!) George Banks has landed himself an exciting new role in the West End.  After a bit of a bumper feedback section, we round off the podcast with a Kabin Extra, where we discuss some exciting news that broke this week about a storyline that's going to hit our screens in about a month's time.

Street Talk - 00:11:42
The Kabin - 02:16:19
Feedback - 02:28:52
Kabin Extra - 03:00:17

James Bailey Character Profile

He was the first Bailey to make an appearance on the cobbles back in 2019, and now, just over three years later, he's become the first to leave. His time on the Street has seen him involved in stories that got viewers thinking about racism and homophobia, but was James ever anything more than just an 'issues' character?  Decide for yourself as we run down all his most memorable moments in this character profile.

Conversation Street Episode 544

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th October (Episodes #10765 - 10770)

We've been speculating for months now about who framed Stu for Charlie's murder, and this week, we finally got to hear the full truth from Bridget, when she confesses to being the one who sent her to meet her maker. Or IS that the full story? We're still not so sure... Meanwhile, David takes extreme measures when he suspects it's Max who's been trolling Maria - but is someone trying to fit him up too? Also this week, Sally finds out about Tim and Aggie's illicit bench chats, Leanne panics when she receives a request to visit Harvey in prison, and Tracy cooks up a plan to get rid of Wendy.

There's plenty to chat about in The Kabin this week, including some great news for Paddy Bever, who picked up the Rising Star award at the NTAs. We round things off with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:46
The Kabin - 02:13:04
Feedback - 02:37:45

Kelly Neelan Character Profile

This week's bonus podcast is a character profile of that naughty scallywag Kelly Neelan, who departed the show recently after some high drama atop a Manchester mill. Kelly may have only been in the show just over three years (and a main character for about half of that!) but she certainly managed to pack a lot into that time. In this episode, we run down her whole story, share our thoughts on her most memorable moments and what made her such a complex character, and ponder whether or not we've even seen the last of her on Corrie. 

Conversation Street Episode #543

With the latest batch of Coronation Street being over by Wednesday evening this week, we're coming at you early, with a podcast covering the episodes shown in the UK between the 3rd and the 5th October (Episodes #10759 - 10764)

This week saw a few more clues emerge in the story of Stu's wrongful imprisonment, and Alya's on the case - even when nobody actually wants her to be! Can she and Dee-Dee get to the bottom of who really killed Charlie? Let's hope someone does soon... Also this week, Summer goes wild with some weed, Ken and Wendy confess their feelings for each other, and it's bye bye Bailey as the first member of the clan bows out to start a new life as a football coach. We're sure he'll be just as missed as Leo.

Up next on the podcast, it's the Kabin, and as well as the news of which Corrie favourite will be strapping on the skates in the next series of Dancing on Ice, we give our first impressions of the soon to be released Corrie Puzzle Book! We round off the show with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk: 00:05:58
The Kabin: 01:51:12
Feedback: 02:00:09

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