Conversation Street

Listener Questions

This week's bonus podcast sees us answering another pair of your listener questions. Firstly, listener Clarissa wants to know what are hopes and expectations are for Coronation Street as the national restrictions relating to the pandemic are lifted. What have we missed most about Corrie over the past year? Did Corrie make the right call when we compare it to the other soaps' social distancing measures? Will the show's production ever go back to being exactly the same as it was? All this and more are covered in the first half of the podcast. Up next, Mel wants to hear our pitches for the perfect Corrie video game. There haven't really been many Corrie games until now and, to be honest, we can't see that ever changing, but that sure as heck doesn't stop us letting our imaginations go wild and sharing our thoughts on what we think might make a successful product. Make it happen, ITV!

Conversation Street Episode 485

On this week's Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 23rd and the 27th August (Episodes #10410 - 10415)

This week, Imran's working flat out to build his case to defend Kelly, and after being chosen to be the next to receive a blessing from the Weatherfield money gods, he believes he could finally have the crucial piece of evidence he needs - though not if ex-wife and rival barrister Sabeen has anything to do with it... Never mind, Imran, at least you've got Nina's lovely drawings, eh? Meanwhile, Maria turns crowbar wielding eco-warrior when the local traffic triggers an asthma attack for Liam, Grace resorts to blackmail after Michael gives her the old heave-ho, and Jenny gets jelly after seeing Ronnie sharing a glass of Malbec with Debbie.

Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we come back to the topic of soap boxsets following recent comments from ITV boss Kevin Lygo, then we round off the show with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:13:27
The Kabin - 02:26:45
Feedback - 02:39:27

Zoe Tattersall Character Profile

Poor Zoe Tattersall arrived on the cobbles, her life all in tatters, in the Spring of 1997. Pregnant with her her ne'erdowell boyfriend's baby and living rough on the streets, Zoe soon found herself taken under the wing of Judy and Gary Mallett, but it soon turned out that they had plans of their own for Zoe's unborn child... In this character profile, we take a look back at the whole of Zoe's story on the Street, from baby dramas, to shacking up with Ashley, to joining the shady Cult of Nirab.

Conversation Street Episode 484

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 16th and the 20th August (Episodes #10404 - 10409).

After being a bit down on Corrie recently, we were pleased to see things get back in fine form this week, with a handful of great twists, some brilliant character-led scenes and a whole lot of fantastic performances from the cast. It's a case of Dobbs by name, dobs by nature for Tyrone this week, as he reveals to the police that Hope was responsible for the fire in the flat. Meanwhile, Brian and Abi collaborate on a victim impact statement in scenes that reminded us just what a fab actor Peter Gunn is, Sally's in fine form as she gets back on the campaign trail with Aggie, and there's a load of old pollocks at the Bistro.

Up next on the podcast, we head over to The Kabin for some news, where we're torn between two excellent Corrie actors on the NTA shortlist, and we check out the latest Corrie merch on the official ITV Shop.  We finish off the show with more of your feedback, including one listener's theory about what dark deeds George has got lurking in his past.

Street Talk - 00:12:24
The Kabin - 02:18: 07
Feedback - 02:38:22

Inside No.9

Today, it's the podcast's ninth anniversary, and to mark the occasion, our bonus episode for the week is all about Number 9 Coronation Street. This blue and yellow stone clad pad is certainly one of the most recognisable houses on the street, and it's got a history that's just as colourful as its frontage! In this discussion, we chat about our favourite characters who've lived under its roof over the years, our most memorable scenes that have played out there, and even delve into the history of the house from before the show began. 

Conversation Street Episode 483

We're a bit late with this week's podcast thanks to our little mini break we've just had away in London, but we're here at last, to chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 9th and the 13th August (Episodes #10398 - 10403).

Looking at people's reactions to Monday night's Corrie, a lot of us started off the episode thinking the same thing: "Did I just miss an episode?" Yes, Shona's off-screen accident antics did leave a fair few of us scratching our heads, and the two of us do have differing views about how successful it was to start off the week in that way, so if nothing else, at least it makes a good talking point for the podcast! Another mystery this week was the 'Who destroyed the vegetable plot?' plot - and although that one got solved pretty quickly, it's nice to have the Seb story starting to warm up again before the big trial. On top of that, we've got Daisy setting her sights on Daniel (or should that be Daniel's bank balance?), Fiz taking the rap for Hope, and potential new owners for the Bistro - though of course we use 'new' in the loosest sense of the word here...

Up next on the podcast, we head to The Kabin, and although it's been quite a slow news week again, we still manage to spin a decent amount of time out of Katie McGlynn being in the latest Strictly line up and our review of Channel 5's latest 3-hour marathon: When Soap Stars Go Horribly Wrong.

Finally, we end the podcast with more of your feedback, including one listener wanting a return to Corrie's good old days, and another giving their thoughts on the pros and cons of Izzy's current story.

Street Talk - 00:18:19
The Kabin - 02:29:09
Feedback - 02:42:23

Cherylee Houston Interview

For this week's bonus podcast, we chat with Corrie actress Cherylee Houston about her current storyline, which sees Izzy dealing with the challenges of juggling working for the factory whilst shielding at home. Cherylee talks about what it's been like to be stuck indoors for so long during the pandemic, how she and her partner Toby filmed Izzy's scenes from their own home, and reflects on some of her highlights from over a decade on the cobbles.

Conversation Street Episode 482

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 2nd and 6th August (Episodes #10392 - 10397).

Things are really hotting up in the Fiz and Tyrone story this week as everyone's favourite pint-sized pyro Hope sets fire to Alina's flat, which has devastating consequences. Meanwhile, the flames of passion are burning for Aadi as he tries his best to initiate a bit of Summer loving, Izzy confesses that juggling Jake and her factory work whilst shielding has left her feeling burnt out, and Nina's all fired up about her latest idea to memorialise Seb.

After Street Talk, we head straight over to the feedback section, then we finish off with our reactions to a few bits of recent spoilery cast news in a Kabin Extra segment.

Street Talk - 00:09:38
Feedback - 02:31:16
Kabin Extra - 02:50:32

Listener Questions

For this week's bonus podcast, it's time for another listener question segment! First up, we take Jon's suggestion about who we'd like to star in a Corrie two-hander. Compared to EastEnders, Corrie has barely ever tackled the two-hander format, so there's plenty of scope for ideas here - and we thinks we've come up with quite a few nice ones, even if we do say so ourselves! Next up, a question from Gentledreamsedits about Corrie parents: who are the show's worst, and who are its best? Now, not being parents ourselves, that naturally gives us full rights to rain down fiery judgement on anyone who's tried to raise a child on the Street. Who gets our seal of approval? Tune in to find out!

Conversation Street Episode 481

For this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 26th and the 30th July.

There'd already been been a few hints this year that Coronation Street wanted to tackle a story about racism and unconscious bias, and this week, it got top billing as James and Michael are stopped when out test driving a flash sports car. We start the Street Talk segment by weighing in with our own thoughts on the issue, and how we feel Corrie's handled it so far. Also this week, the tide turns for Todd as Billy finally finds out the truth about how he manipulated his way back into the archdeacon's affections, Hope becomes increasingly jealous of Tyrone's interest in his unborn baby, and Kelly opens up about her traumatic childhood.

Next up, we head over to The Kabin to chat about a couple of recent reports in the tabloids, then we finish off the podcast with some feedback, including some of our listeners' reactions to this week's racism story.

Street Talk - 00:12:24
The Kabin - 02:47:56
Feedback - 02:55:46