Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 158

On the latest podcast, we cover the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 13th and the 17th July. The Street residents gather together for Deirdre's funeral on Monday, but as the much-loved character is laid to rest, can Bev and Audrey do the same with their long-standing feud? Meanwhile Carla's luck runs out during a trip to the casino, and Leanne reveals the truth about Dan's violent past to Liz. Next up, with Deirdre's funeral on everyone's minds, we look back at how Coronation Street has covered the topic of death over the years. We share some of our most memorable deaths on the show, find out the most common ways of killing off characters, and remember everyone's favourite undertaker, Archie Shuttleworth. In the news section, we review the recently released Coronation Street True or False trivia game, and we round off the show with some more listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 157

In this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 6th and the 11th July. The Street is left in shock on Wednesday, as Bev returns to the Street to deliver the news that Deirdre has stuffed her last marrow and shuffled off the mortal coil. How will the residents cope with this devastating loss? What will Ken do when he finds out the real reason that Deirdre stayed away so long? And will Simon manage to complete his computer game before the funeral on Monday?? Speaking of which, Kylie plays a dangerous game with Callum this week - has she finally bitten off more than she can chew? After an extended Street Talk section we tackle some of your listener questions, including how we would have written Deirdre out of the show, and the extent to which Coronation Street influences social change. We then share our excitement for a new official Corrie book in the Kabin, before finishing off with some listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 156

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 29th June and 3rd July. It's shampoo bottles at dawn this week, as Gail and Eileen roll up their sleeves round two of their clash on the cobbles. They're not the only ones in a fighting mood either, as Brian and Dev square up to each other in their quest for Julie's heart. Meanwhile, Liz and Michelle team up to take down Tony, and Leanne is haunted by a face (and chin!) from the past. In the Kabin, there's good news for Helen Flanagan and Kym Marsh, and a listener wonders why Jason and Todd have got so pally in the feedback section. With Deirdre's imminent death on everyone's minds right now, our classic character profile this week is on her first husband, Ray Langton.

Conversation Street Episode 155

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 22nd and the 27th June. This week, Brian bends over backwards to try and win Julie back - quite literally - by joining her yogilates class. Meanwhile, tragedy hits the Street  hen Erica loses her baby, but what she may not realise is that she may just have lost Nick as well. We also say bye bye to another little one on Friday as Faye decides to give Miley up to the Hodges.  Next up, we spend a bit of time looking back over the first six months of 2015 on the cobbles, before finishing off with some news and listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 154

On the latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 15th and the 19th June. There's high drama in the Jenny Bradley storyline this week - quite literally! - as she ends up threatening to jump from her balcony with Jack in tow. Jenny's not the only one on the edge either, as back in Weatherfield, Alya's grief over her father's death leads her into the arms, and bed, of another man. Meanwhile, Julie gets increasingly irritated by Dev's latest house guest, and Luke ends up feeling a bit of an ass thanks to some dodgy Mule Face T-shirts. In the Kabin, we hear about Sir Ian McKellan's latest souvenir from the cobbles, and we find out about our listeners' ideal Corrie drinking buddies in the feedback section - as well as coming to an amusing conclusion about Michael's perfect match-up!  The character profile this week is on Maddie Heath.

Conversation Street Episode 153

On the latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK betwen the 8th and the 12th June. This week, there's a violent outburst from Simon, while a close encounter on the sofa with Eileen sets Michael's heart aflutter. Meanwhile, there's a new man in Liz's life, along with some welcome returns for Kylie, Brian and Maddie's brother Ben - and Jenny's wig, of course! Later on in the show, we take some more of your listener feedback and questions, and check out some new Corrie merchandise in the Kabin.  

Conversation Street Episode 152

On the latest podcast, we talk about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 5th June. This week, Michael receives an unexpected package from his ex-wife, and the truth about Andy's deception is finally uncovered. The revelations keep on coming, too, as on Friday, Eileen learns the identity of Jeff from Dubai - has Todd finally gone too far?  Meanwhile, as the residents pay their last respects to Kal, the Victoria Court fire claims its second victim. In the news section of the show, we find out, among other things, what Michelle Keegan certainly did *not* give her wedding guests to eat at the reception, and we round off the show with some listener feedback. Our character profile this week is on Kal Nazir.

Conversation Street Episode 151

On this week's bumper podcast, we chat about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 29th May in the UK. It's May half term week and the Britain's Got Talent finals are showing, which can only mean one thing: get the first Wayfarer out of Weatherfield, 'cos someone's going to die! (Seriously, why has nobody noticed that something bad happens this time every year yet?) This week, a fire lights up Victoria Court, but whose life gets extinguished? Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to the cobbles, and Jenny goes for a new look.  Next up in the show, we have our first ever listener questions segment, where we tackle the controversial issue of eating disorders on soaps, as well as coming up with some ideas for a spooky ghost storyline. We round off the podcast with some news and listener feedback.

Conversation Street Episode 150

On our 150th show, we start of by chatting about the episodes of Coronation Street show in the UK between the 18th and 20th May. It's the day of David and Callum's hearing on Monday, but which side is the judge going to listen to - and can David keep his cool? Meanwhile, Lloyd's cast adrift when Steve's stag do takes an unexpected turn, and the jobless Zeedan decides it's time to start contributing to society - can we please suggest leaving Weatherfield? In the Kabin, we're interested to learn how much a personal appearance from a Corrie actor will set you back - and speculate who might demand the highest fee! We round off the show with some more listener feedback. The classic character profile this week is on Ashley Peacock.

Conversation Street Episode 149

On the latest episode of Conversation Street, we discuss the episodes of Corrie broadcast between the 11th and the 15th May in the UK. Faye's left holding the baby this week, when Anna dumps Miley on her at school. Meanwhile, Tony and Tracy's plans to take over the Rovers come closer to fruition, and Billy stands up to the bishop over his relationship with Sean. We start our new monthly feature discussion segment next, which this week covers all things furry and feathered on Corrie. From Minnie Caldwell's cat Bobby to Steve's latest canine companion, we run down some of the show's most important animal stars, and put forward some ideas for future pet-related stories. In the Kabin, we celebrate Corrie's recent win at the BAFTAs, and we round off the show with a bit of listener feedback.