Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 118

On this week's edition of the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 13th and the 17th October. It's been a long time coming, but Peter's trial for Tina's murder is finally underway this week, but when the sailor's in the dock, will he sink or swim? Meanwhile, Todd dips his toes into the world of retail when a new job opportunity arises, Roy rolls up his trousers and goes for a paddle in Blackpool, and Luke makes a splash with Audrey. In the Kabin segment, Gemma's mouth is watering at the sound of Jennie McAlpine's new business venture, then in the feedback section, we hear from a listener for whom Yasmeen Nazir has been a bit of a damp squib. Our character profile this week is Weatherfield's proverbial bad penny, Terry Duckworth.

Conversation Street Episode 117

This week on the podcast, we talk about the episode of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 6th and the 10th October. Steve's feeling a bit down this week - is he making a mountain out of a mole(hill), or is there a more serious problem underneath? Elsewhere, Kylie finds it hard to resist temptation, and as Peter's trial gets ever nearer, Deirdre is feeling a trifle stressed. As we're feeling a bit under the weather this week, we didn't have time to put together a character profile, but we still manage to round off the podcast with some feedback and a few bits of Corrie news - including a preview of a cool Halloween event being organised at the Coronation Street set tour.

Conversation Street Episode 116

On the latest Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 29th September and the 3rd October. The Platts' relationship takes a turn for the worse this week, after David catches Kylie popping one of Max's pills. Meanwhile, Yasmeen's mission to get Weatherfield reading steps up a gear - although it looks like she'd have her work cut out with Tim, whose newfound illiteracy causes a few problems when he gets some leaflets printed for his round. And speaking of dirty widows, Gail plans a weekend away with Michael this week - but will his dicky ticker cope with the non-stop adventure holiday destination that is Bakewell?  In the Kabin section of the show, we find out who's won what at the Inside Soap Awards, then we chat about the realism of Max's portrayal of ADHD in the feedback segment. The character profile section follows on from last week, and has us discussing Ken Barlow's career, personality, and other general tidbits.

Conversation Street Episode 115

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 26th September. Todd's been asking for trouble for a while now, and this week he finally gets what's coming to him when Eileen kicks him out onto the street. Meanwhile, Liz makes a big sacrifice for the sake of her friendship with Deirdre, Maddie impresses Carla at the factory, and Andrea hangs about outside the Rovers - literally! In the Kabin, there's some great news for our Canadian listeners, whilst in the feedback section, we play our first ever Skype voicemail. This week's character profile is a bit of a special one: get ready for Part 1 of the epic tale that is... Ken Barlow!

Conversation Street Episode 114

On this week's podcast, we discuss the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 15th and the 19th September. Following his time in hospital, Peter's back in the Big House, making an enemy out of Jim after blabbing to Tracy about his booze supply. We're not sure how the Landlord will be getting his revenge just yet, but we're sure it'll be a tad worse than the fruit-related naughtiness that Todd gets up to this week in an attempt to get back at Tony. Meanwhile, as Neil's Atomic Kitten irritates Andrea, a stowaway Eccles gets up Tim's nose at Number 4. In the news section, we find out which Corrie star will be appearing in this year's Christmas Doctor Who, and we round off the show with a couple of emails. In the week of the Scottish referendum, our character profile is on classic Corrie bad guy and haggis muncher, Tony Gordon.

Conversation Street Episode 113

On the latest Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 7th and the 12th September in the UK. When Rob hears that the crowbar he used to kill Tina with could soon be found, it's a race against the clock to recover it before it's too late. Meanwhile, as a desperate Kylie sinks to new lows in an attempt to cope with the stresses of motherhood, Neil continues his stalking campaign against Andrea. There's a whole load to be discussed in The Kabin this week, including some happy news for our New Zealand fans, and in the feedback section, a listener writes in defence of Len Fairclough. The character profile this week is on Kylie Platt.

Conversation Street Episode 112

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 5th September. This week, Peter takes a turn for the worse, but a deathbed confession to Carla leaves her reeling - could the walls be closing in on Rob? He's not the only one under pressure either, as Jason's urge to come clean to Tyrone grows stronger. Meanwhile, Max causes chaos on his return to school, and we finally get to meet the elusive Zeedan. In the Kabin, we take a look at the recently announced ordinance survey map of Coronation Street, whilst in the feedback section, we hear about one listener's attempts to convince her husband to watch Corrie. The character profile this week is on Len Fairclough.

Conversation Street Episode 111

This week on Conversation Street, we chat about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August. Tycoon Todd's machinations claim their first victim on Monday, as Tyrone discovers the consequences of cheap hardboard, taking a tumble through the attic floor and landing himself in hospital. He's not the only one in the wars this week either, as Peter discovers Jim's alcohol stash and nearly drinks himself to death. Will The Landlord be forced to call time on his booze smuggling outfit? In the Kabin, Gemma casts her eye over the Corrie fashion at the Manchester Pride, and there's more talk of Ken and Deirdre's relationship in the feedback segment. Our character profile this week is on the Big Man himself, everybody's favourite Irishman: Jim McDonald.

Conversation Street Episode 110

On Conversation Street #110, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 18th and 22nd August. This week saw the Barlows head off to commune with nature in Wales, and we finally get the answer to the question that everyone's always wondered: who would win in a stare-off between Deirdre and a sheep? Back in Weatherfield, Neil abandons his job in the Philippines to become a full-time creepy stalker, and Leanne has a smashing time at Kylie's birthday party in the Bistro. In the Kabin this week, we talk about Anthony Cotton's struggle for acceptance by the gay community after joining Corrie, while in the feedback section, some listeners pay a final 'tribute' to Jenna. Following this week's adventures in Wales, our character profile is on all-round nature and camping lover, Spider Nugent.

Conversation Street Episode 109

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 11th and the 15th August. Romance is in the air this week, as Gail and Michael decide to make a proper go of their relationship, and Kirk attempts to propose to Beth - but will he manage it before they jet off on holiday? Speaking of getting away from it all, Deirdre and Ken are planning their hols this week, but whilst Deirdre's got her sights set on something exotic, it seems that Ken has something a little different in mind... In the Kabin section of the podcast, we discuss the sad news that the old Corrie set is to be demolished next year, whilst in the feedback section, we ponder a listener's idea to set up a library in the old butcher's shop. The character profile this week is on Jenna Kamara.