Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 520

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 25th and the 29th April (Episodes #10622-10627).

All in all, it was a pretty good Corrie week, we thought, with a good mix of drama, comedy that was actually funny, soppy romantic scenes and characters having a good old gossip about someone else. As Daniel spectacularly fails to apologise for accusing Daisy of revealing Nicky's secret past this week, the guilt of being a nasty little scrote is starting to really weigh on Max - though we reckon there were still a lot of viewers wincing as he got himself a very nasty injury on Friday's episode! Also this week, George's big secret is revealed, Toyah gets tiddly at her hen do, and Jacob continues to prove what an asset he is to the show - and not just by making Simon look like a complete plank either!

Up next on the podcast, it's time for the news, and we ponder over whether it's a good idea for Corrie to have a new product placement on the show - this time, Heineken 0.0!  After a bit of feedback from our lovely listeners, we delve into a Kabin Extra section, where we share our first reactions to a bit of spoilery cast news that broke a few hours before recording the podcast - and it's certainly something we've got strong feelings about!

Street Talk - 00:11:03
The Kabin - 02:07:22
Feedback - 02:13:38
Kabin Extra - 02:33:05

Doreen Lostock Character Profile

For this week's bonus podcast, we take a look at the character of Doreen Lostock, one of the original 'barm cake girls' from 1961, and who, along with Sheila Birtles, helped inject a shot of youthful energy into early original Corrie cast. Whether she was out chasing boys, dancing the twist with the volume up in the Corner Shop flat or getting into scrapes with a young Emily Nugent at Gamma Garments, Doreen was never short on energy, which is why, though only lasting on the show for a few years, she's fondly remembered by so many viewers of Corrie's early episodes.

Conversation Street Episode #519

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 18th and the 22nd April (Episodes #10616 - 10621).

This week, Nicky's career in education is over almost before it begins thanks to Max spreading pictures of her from her time as a cardigan wearer for hire around the school. Meanwhile, Ed makes an interesting discovery under Rick's floorboards, Imran struggles to resist the urge to play dirty when trying to unearth evidence that Abi's back on drugs, and Summer's diabulimia nearly causes her to loses her life - and, even more importantly, her place at Oxford! 

Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we chat about this ITV's fascinating celebration of 90 years of Bill Roache and take a look at who's nominated in the British Soap Awards this year. We finish off the podcast with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:07:36
The Kabin - 01:58:01
Feedback - 02:19:36

Emma Brooker Character Profile

This week's bonus podcast is a character profile of Emma Brooker, who sadly jetted out of Weatherfield for pastures new on the other side of the world earlier this month. Thanks to her bubbly personality, sweet naivety and unwitting comic timing, Emma soon became a firm favourite of many a Corrie viewer, but did she end up getting a bit too much tragedy thrown at her towards the end of her time on the show? We discuss all this and more, including our favourite Emma moments, the inevitable Raquel comparisons and the unusual story behind how she became an extra branch on the McDonald family tree. 

Conversation Street Episode #518

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 11th and the 15th April (Episodes #10610 to 10615).

Pick a side, everyone, because the battle for custody of Alfie is properly underway this week, and it ain't looking pretty. With unexpected alliances to underhand tactics aplenty, we're not sure anyone's going to come out of this one looking good, but we're certainly enjoying the ride - as difficult as it might be for us to see three of our favourites at each other's throats! Also this week, Kelly struggles to come to terms with her parents' deaths, Billy and Amy grow increasingly concerned over Summer's relentless revision, and school dogsbody Daniel finds himself roped into organising yet another event that really shouldn't be anything to do with him - needs must when the staff lists seems to consist solely of a deputy head, an English teacher and newly hired TA, eh?

In The Kabin, we celebrate the return of the British Soap Awards but have some concerns over some of the new categories, and we round off the show with more of your lovely feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:33
The Kabin - 02:05:32 
Feedback - 02:30:26

Kel Allen Interview

Last week, we saw poor Laura Neelan shuffle off this mortal coil, taking Gary's secret about being responsible for Rick's death to her grave. This week, we chatted to the actress who played Laura, Kel Allen, about her two years on the show, including last year's courtroom drama, playing opposite Millie Gibson and Mikey North and, of course, those harrowing scenes last week when Our Kelly got to the hospital just too late to say goodbye to her mum...

Also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NgCHDptXsiM

Conversation Street Episode 517

On our latest podcast, we chat about the comings and goings in Weatherfield between the 4th and the 8th April (Episodes #10604 - 10609).

Sad times this week, as we say goodbye to two great characters - one going Down Under, the other heading six feet under. Emma's time on Corrie has been relatively short but saccharine sweet - was her trip to Oz with brainless scarecrow Jon a fitting exit? Meanwhile, as Laura shuffles off this mortal coil, we have to concede that she's definitely not faking this whole cancer thing - which, to be fair, has definitely crossed our minds more than once over the course of this story! Also this week, more thrilling chesscapades for Sam, Toyah's hopes for adopting Elsie solo are dashed, and Number 9 loses its Fiz.

Next up on the podcast, we take a trip to The Kabin, where we get more than a little bit excited at the prospect of an upcoming Granada exhibit up in Manchester, then we round off the show with more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:10:24
The Kabin - 02:04:37
Feedback - 02:14:07

Listener Questions

This week's bonus podcast is another listener questions segment! First up, with the second Downton Abbey movie releasing later this month, Clara wants to know which Coronation Street characters we'd cast in our own Downton-style period drama, and which types of role they'd be given. From the lord and lady of the manor down to the humble servants, we ponder who'd fit where, and what sort of stories might be thrown at them. Next up, Byron asks us about issues-based storylines on Coronation Street, specifically which stories have raised most awareness and had the biggest effect on people's views. We chat about the power that soap has to influence people's opinions, look for tangible examples of where Corrie has brought about change in society, and even share a few interesting stories about soaps from around the world that were commissioned specifically to educated viewers about big local issues.

Conversation Street Episode 516

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 28th March and the 1st April (Episodes #10598 - 10603).

We don't know about you, but we've been particularly enjoying Corrie this past month or so, and this week was no exception. After last Friday's fantastic twist that saw Laura taking the rap for hubby Rick's murder, this week it's her job to try and convince the police - and with DS Beckett holding a long standing grudge against the true culprit, Gary Windass, she's going to have to hope the cops dig  up some pretty conclusive evidence against her at the Weathy County development... Meanwhile, after Abi's care hearing for Alfie doesn't go well, Imran vows to do whatever it takes to avoid losing his secret son... but can he keep the truth from Toyah? Also this week, Tim gets the go-ahead from the doctor to spent some 'quality time' with Sally, Billy worries that Summer's working herself too hard in the run up to her exams, and Emma and Jon.. well, they clearly didn't get the memo that soaps are all supposed to be about doom and gloom, did they?

Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we hear about a new documentary being made to celebrate William Roache's upcoming 90th birthday (because, let's face it, the 'Goodbye Ken' one they must have had in the can for years isn't going to be airing any time this century, is it?) and we round off the show with an email about equality of the sexes on the cobbles in the feedback section.

Street Talk - 00:06:17
The Kabin - 02:01:04
Feedback - 02:15:23

Conversation Street Episode 515

On our latest episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on the goings on on the Street between the 21st and the 25th March 2022 (Episodes #10592 - 10597).

This week, Adam follows in his grandfather's footsteps by being the latest Barlow to end up in hospital after being pushed from a height as the story with him, Sarah and Lydia comes to a climax. Speaking of which, Tim's ready to pop this week as he eagerly awaits the go ahead from the love doctor (well, heart doctor..) to get intimate with Sally. Meanwhile, Election Day comes for Maria, Faye finds herself once again accidentally up the duff, and Laura makes the ultimate sacrifice after learning the truth about Rick's demise.

There are a couple of small news items to cover in The Kabin this week, including Corrie's nominees for the TRIC Awards, and we round off the podcast with some listener feedback.

Street Talk: 00:08:44
The Kabin: 01:41:14
Feedback: 01:45:36