Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 458

This week on the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 15th and the 19th February (Episodes #10249 - 10254).

It was a long, cold week for Kevin and Debbie after getting trapped in the Bistro fridge last Friday. We imagine that your experience of watching this might have depended quite heavily on how many of the blatant spoilers that were out there you saw as they kind of gave away the ending, but there were at least some lovely bonding moments between the Webster siblings that we could all enjoy. Also this week, feather-brained Leanne nearly gets hit by Mary's van, there's a medical emergency for Tyrone, and Ed's brother Ronnie makes quite an impression when he comes to visit, but what's Aggie's beef with him?

In The Kabin, we talk a bit about the recent release of the latest of Maggie Sullivan's wartime Corrie novels, The Land Girls From Coronation Street, and we round off the podcast with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:13:13
The Kabin - 02:03:57
Feedback - 02:09:31 

Feature Discussion: 1990-1994 - Episode 458

We've reached another milestone in our journey through the Corrie box sets, so for our bonus podcast this week, we have a good old natter about the episodes we've seen from the first half of the 90s. As this is an era that's only recently aired on ITV3, we imagine it's going to be one that many listeners are quite familiar with, but how did the fact that he'd only just watched it a few years ago affect Michael's appreciation of the episodes, and can Gemma keep up with everything from a time which saw an increased number of weekly episodes as well as an explosion of new characters? From classic scenes like Ken and Raquel's French lesson and the infamous waterbed incident to some of the more underappreciated gems, we have a deep dive into the time period when Michael first started watching Corrie all those years ago and share what were our favourite parts - and what are best left in the past.

Conversation Street Episode 457

This week, Johnny starts to deteriorate further as his mind starts playing tricks on him in prison - and we were on the edge of our seats all week wondering if Aidan Connor was going to make a guest appearance! Meanwhile, Kevin and Debbie get themselves in a spot of bother when they're trapped in the Bistro fridge-cum-freezer-cum-Robert-and-Michelle's-love-nest - WILL THEY SURVIVE? (Yes.) Elsewhere on the Street, Ray's at large, Leanne sees a medium and Gail comes into a small fortune.

In The Kabin, we react to this week's reports that Beverly Callard has declared a return to Corrie is now 100% off the cards (and honestly, we don't really believe it..), and we finish off the show with more of your lovely feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:35
The Kabin - 02:28:04
Feedback - 02:41:10

Phyllis Pearce Character Profile - Episode 457

It's Valentine's weekend, and for this week's bonus podcast, we're profiling a real old romantic - randy grandma Phyllis Pearce! This purple haired Percy pursuer may not have had many storylines of her own, but that didn't stop her leaving a lasting impression on viewers in the 80s and early 90s. We take a look at her what mischief she got up to during her time on the cobbles, and even hear from one Street star who pops onto the podcast to fill us in on why Phyllis is his #1 Corrie character.

Conversation Street Episode 456

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 5th February (Episodes #10237 - 10242).

This week, the internet was buzzing with talk of Asha and Nina after the pair declared their affection for each other and embraced in the cafe. Combined with Dev's reaction to his daughter's refreshingly straightforward coming out and Aadi's hilarious progress review of Evelyn, this story proved yet again why the Alahans are definitely one of the best things about Corrie at the moment. Also this week, Simon finds himself caught up in the shady world of Weatherfield drug dealing, Billy blames Paul when Summer gets hit by a car, and Gail gets some bad news about her dad.

In a relatively quiet news week, we have a quick chat about Corrie's nominations in the Radio Times Awards in the Kabin, before hearing some listeners' thoughts about topics including Nina and Asha, Michael's experience of racial profiling and the truth behind different coloured prison outfits in a bumper feedback segment.

Street Talk - 00:15:16
The Kabin - 02:32:11
Feedback - 02:42:08

Andy Steele Interview - Conversation Street Episode 456

For this week's bonus podcast, we're joined for a chat by Andy Steele, a Coronation Street superfan, whose extensive knowledge of all things Corrie earned him the nickname 'The Corracle' during his time as a guide at Coronation Street: The Tour. He chats to us about what it was like working on our favourite street, as well as telling us about his vast collection of Corrie memorabilia and running a popular Corrie Facebook page dedicated to Classic Coronation Street.

Conversation Street Episode 455

On our latest podcast, we have a deep dive into the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 25th and the 29th January (Episodes #10231 - 10236).

This week, in some shocking scenes that really emphasise the horrors of alcoholism, Peter reaches his lowest point yet - can Ken and Carla stop him drinking himself into an early grave? Meanwhile, the outcome of Debbie's confrontation with Ray is revealed, Grace and Aggie lock horns once more, and Gail fannies about.

In the Kabin we chat about the recent(-ish) news that Malcolm Hebden has retired, meaning no more Norris on the Street, and we finish off the podcast with some listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:15:20
The Kabin - 03:00:09
Feedback - 03:09:17

Geoff Metcalfe Character Profile - Episode 455

For this week's bonus podcast, we do a character profile of the Great Magnifico and Weatherfield Jiggle-o, Geoff Metcalfe. From his humble beginnings as that annoying bloke who Audrey meets in hospital, to his ultimate destiny as one of Corrie's most loathsome villains, we take a look back over his two and a half years on the cobbles, and wonder what could be in store for Yasmeen now she's finally free from his control.

Conversation Street Episode 454

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 18th and the 22nd January (Episodes #10225 - 10230).

This was one of those weeks where, rather than being their own separate thing, so many of the stories interconnected, with Ray Crosby slap bang in the centre. It was also a week where Weatherfield's local superhero, Abi, got the chance to don her cape once more and fight for justice - not just for those residents who've been conned into selling their homes, but also for Faye, who this week makes the brave move of confessing her attack on Adam to the police. For a second week in a row, we finish a Friday Corrie wondering exactly where Ray is and what fate has befallen him, and we had a great time discussing our ideas!

Next up on the podcast, we head to the Kabin, where we react to the news that Corrie is temporarily halting filming for a few weeks. We finish things off with more of your lovely listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:21:18
The Kabin - 02:36:21
Feedback - 02:51:36

The Bobbins Awards 2020 - Episode 454

For our bonus podcast this week, we take a light hearted look back on the very worst that Corrie had to offer over the last twelve months with the Bobbins Awards 2020. From character focused awards like the least convincing villain to the newcomer who made the worst first impression to story-based callouts like the silliest secret and the biggest anti-climax, the Bobbins Awards names and shames everything we felt fell short of the mark in Corrie's 60th year (though all in good fun, of course!).