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It's been a a very long time coming, but in this episode of the podcast, we finally get round to chatting about the episodes of Corrie that we've been watching from the 2005-2009 era. This takes us very close to the start of the podcast, so parts of it felt very recent to us, but how did this affect our enjoyment of the show? This period saw the rise of Demon David, the violent death of Charlie Stubbs, and the beginnings of Tony Gordon's descent into villainy. There were also some fantastic shorter stories too, like the appearance of Norris' estranged brother Ramsay. We also got the introduction of two of our then favourite characters, Carla and Becky, but which of them did we find a bit of a disappointment the second time round? Overall, this may not have been a golden era for Corrie in our eyes, but we still had a blast chatting about our time watching it, so we hope you enjoy listening!

On out latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 27th June and the 1st July 2022 (Episodes #10675- 10680). This week, the online anti-Maria campaign gets knocked up a notch when Weatherfield's esteemed councillor gets deepfaked into a porn video. Congrats, Coronation Street - you've actually made us feel a bit of sympathy for Maria for once! Honestly, Alf Roberts and Len Fairclough never had to put up with this kind of thing... Meanwhile, Friday's episode saw a trio of rovers returning to the cobbles in the form of Nicky, Mimi and of course, the arachnidan activist himself, Spider Nugent! It's been nearly 20 years since we last saw this fan favourite character on the Street, and thankfully, he doesn't seem to have changed one bit! Also this week, Peter sees red after the case against Thorne is dropped, George and Todd plot to expose Frank for the bully he really is, and Aaron plans a Summer holiday. Up next on the podcast, we take a quick visit to The Kabin, w

We've reached the end of June, and that can only mean one thing: our annual mid-year look at how Corrie has been shaping up in the first half of 2022. We remember the year getting off to a bit of a ropey start when Gemma, Chesney and Joseph were put front and centre, alongside the misadventures of Emma and Faye, but things have certainly changed for the better, at least in our eyes, with the Abi, Toyah and Imran story, even if there's been one casualty there that we certainly wouldn't have wanted... In this discussion, we take a look at which stories and scenes have really stuck with us, which have been a bit of a miss, and think about how we'd like certain stories to develop over the rest of the year.

We're a little bit later than usual this week, but here we are at last, chatting about what went down on the cobbles between the 20th and the 24th June in the UK (Episodes #10669- 10674). If you're a fan of Team Platt, there would have been a lot for you to like this week as its family members dominated the main stories. Firstly, you've got Audrey, who kept us very much entertained with her boozy shenanigans in the first half of the week; as well as this, you've got Max, who's managed to make a bit of a plonker out of himself by sending a saucy picture of his bits and bobs to who he thought was Sonya, but who turned out to be his so-called mates. When will these kids ever learn, eh? And if one story about a character's private parts wasn't enough for you, then by golly you'll have left this week a lot more satisfied than Sally was as we were also treated to the ongoing tale of Tim's temperamental todger, including a hilarious case of mistaken identity when the lady from the local donkey sanctuary comes a-knoc

In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Corrie writing legend Jan McVerry, who recently picked up the Tony Warren Award at the British Soap Awards for her outstanding contribution to the show. After bumping into her after the ceremony, we got chatting and arranged an interview, and here it is! Here, Jan talks about how she got into the industry, what it was like to be given the task of penning the 50th anniversary live episode and the creation of beloved characters like Pat Phelan. Also available to watch on YouTube here.

In our latest podcast, we chat about what went down on the cobbles between the 13th and the 17th June (Episodes #10663- 10668). It's all go for Cathy this week as her departure from Coronation Street speeds along at such a breakneck pace, you'd think it was Toyah behind the wheel. Speaking of which, things aren't looking good for the younger Battersby sister this week - if being arrested for murder isn't bad enough, along comes a solicitor with the audacity to have a tattoo on her arm. Best start diversifying your tastes, Toyah love, as I'm not sure they do veggie lasagne in the clink... Also this week, Fiz is a bit of a cow when it comes to her wedding guest list, Aaron gets invited on a Summer holiday, and Shona gets her chakras realigned. Up next on the podcast, we head to The Kabin, where we find out about a new book about the life of William Roache, then we finish things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:16:14 The Kabin - 02:26:07 Feedback - 02:49:43

After three years away, the British Soap Awards finally returned to our screens this year, and of course, we just had to be there to experience it first hand! In this episode of the podcast, we chat about heading up to London for the weekend to star spot outside the venue before heading in to watch the recording of the awards show itself. Of course, this was also the perfect opportunity to take lots of video footage and snap a load of pictures, so if you fancy checking out the event from our perspective, head over to our YouTube channel to listen to this episode overlaid with a bunch of footage!

In our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 6th and the 10th June (Episodes #10657- 10662). Whenever Corrie has a massive week like it did last week, it can be difficult to keep up the momentum in the following set of episodes. Fortunately, we were still gripped this week, with the mystery surrounding the exact circumstances of the crash continuing to keep us guessing. One thing's for sure, though: with all these characters suspecting Toyah purposefully slammed into that wall, and Monday's CCTV footage not particularly revealing anything new, there's definitely no way Toyah's guilty here - that's soap law. Also this week, Summer's attempt to cheat in her English exam backfires for both her and Aadi, Sean's new squeeze brings back some difficult memories for George, and Leo's new hobby causes a massive home brew-ha-ha at the Rovers. Up next on the podcast, we find out who's been nominated in this year's TV Choice Awards in the Kabin before hearing from som

After four and a half years of playing Imran Habeeb, Charlie De Melo bowed out of Coronation Street in June 2022, his character succumbing to internal injuries sustained in a car crash. In his final interview with Conversation Street, Charlie talks with us about the reasons behind his departure, what it was like to film those action packed final scenes and the memories he will take away from being at the heart of the nation's favourite Street for nearly half a decade. Also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7f8bk7AF0-M

In our latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the dramatic events of Britain's Got Talent week 2022, which aired in the UK between the 30th May and the 3rd June (Episodes #10652 - 10656). This week saw the long-running battle between Alfie's parents come to a head in dramatic fashion as Imran discovers that Abi is planning to flee the country with their son. Then, after stopping Toyah from reporting Abi to the police, the new Mr and Mrs Habeeb are involved in a car crash that ultimately proves fatal for Imran - but what was it that caused the accident in the first place... and was it even an 'accident' at all? Seeing three of our favourite characters battling it out over the past few months has certainly not been easy at times, but it was nothing compared to losing the lovely Imran this week. What did we think of the method in which he was dispatched, and what could the circumstances around the crash mean for our Toyah? Lack of crumbs in the Vegemite aside, things really aren't looking good for her... After

With the Platinum Jubilee festivities in full swing this week, we're all feeling in a bit of a celebratory mood here in the UK. To mark the occasion, we thought we'd take a look back at the past times when the residents of Coronation Street have put up the bunting and celebrated the Queen's Jubilee. From parades and street parties to even a Civil War reenactment, the Jubilee has always been an excuse to do something a bit special in Weatherfield, and the episodes are well worth watching if you can track them down. Also this podcast, we pose the question, "Who are Corrie's royal family?" and try to decide which clan stands above all others to be crowned the show's royal representatives.

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 23rd and the 27th May 2022 (Episodes #10646 - 10651). Phill's always seemed a bit too good to be true, and this week, he finally slipped up by leaving Hope with his computer to discover he's been working on a tell-all exposé on John Stape! Not necessarily the dastardliest of crimes, we grant you, but enough for Fiz to kick him to the kerb anyway.. well, at least for all of five minutes. Also in this week's NHS endorsed set of episodes, Tim, Summer and Faye all learn that when it comes to some things, you really should just listen to your doctor. Meanwhile, as Abi finally gets her hands on a fake passport for her and Alfie, the stage is set for for a dramatic kidnapping attempt next week, but will Kevin or Debbie make her see sense before it's too late? In the Kabin segment, we check out who from Corrie has been nominated for an NTA this year in the Best Serial Drama Performance category, and we round off the show wit

For this week's bonus podcast, we tackle two more listener questions. Firstly, with the news that some of Neighbours' biggest names will be returning to the show as it reaches its final episode later this Summer, we discuss who should be brought back for one last goodbye if Corrie were to ever be cancelled. Next up, we were asked who would end up dead and who'd have blood on their hands if Mary were to host a Cludeo-style murder mystery party for all the adults on Coronation Street. Killing methods were also required for each one too, of course!

On our latest podcast, we have a natter about what went on in Weatherfield between the 16th and the 20th May 2022 (Episodes #10640 - 10645). When we started the podcast back in 2012, we certainly never thought we'd be using the words 'penis' or 'erectile dysfunction' quite so freely as we did in this episode, but with Tim's todger being front and centre this week, as it were, we really had no option. There've been mixed opinions online about some of the sexy shenanigans that went on in Wednesday's episode, but we must admit that it did make us giggle a fair amount! Also this week, Abi's sneaky plan to whisk Alfie away from Toyah and Imran gets underway as she tries to procure a fake passport for her son, Fiz is mortified when she discovers she's dining out with one of the prosecutors who sent her to jail, and Daniel 'Woe Is Me' Osbourne sabotages his own job interview when he realises that pushing a student down the stairs probably means he isn't exactly cut out for working with children...    Up next on the

This week's bonus podcast is a character profile double feature on Gary and Judy Mallett. As they were pretty much joined at the hip whilst on the programme (and we're not just talking about all that time they were trying for a baby..!), we figured it'd be silly to give them separate profiles each. With Gary having just left the Street on Classic Corrie on ITV3, he's going to be quite fresh in a lot of your minds, so we thought it'd be a good time to take a look back at the family's five years in the show. 

On our latest podcast, we chat about what went down in Weatherfield between the 9th and the 13th May 2022 (Episodes #10634 - 10639). Last week's relatively enjoyable Aggie story sees a change in protagonist this week, as Peter finds out the extent of Mr Thorne's unprofessionalism regarding his liver transplant and vows to make him pay. Meanwhile, after Abi overhears Ben arranging a shady deal on the phone, she takes the opportunity to make him confess to lying in court - are Imran's days as a solicitor numbered? Also this week, Tyrone (along with the rest of us!) get jealous of Fiz's new house, Kirk finds the pressure of life on the sales team too much to handle and Aaron scarpers when Summer overshares about her body image hang-ups. Up next on the show, we celebrate the news that Corrie got a BAFTA - but why was it consigned to a tiny clip on the TV broadcast of the event? That's followed by some opposing views about Abi vs Toyah  in the feedback section, and we end the podcast with yet another spoilery disc

In this second part of our discussion about Corrie's best weddings, we reminisce over some of the most memorable ceremonies we've seen on the show over the years. From the romantic nuptials of Elsie and Steve Tanner to the outrageous antics of Les and Cilla, Coronation Street viewers have been treated to all sorts of ceremonies over the years - and not all of them have gone quite to plan either! So take a trip down memory lane as we chat about our favourite Weatherfield weddings!

On our latest podcast, we have a jolly good old chinwag about what went on on the cobbles between the 2nd and the 6th May 2022 (Episodes #10628 - 10633). Our monkey's paw wish really did come true this week, as podcast favourites Toyah and Imran get spliced. As the week ended and baby Alfie came home to live with them, it seems like everything's going great for Mr and Mrs Battersbeeb (we refuse to call them anything else!), but with Toyah still blissfully ignorant of the lengths Imran went to in order to secure custody of his son, it's only a matter of time before things hit the fan big time... Also this week, Aggie has a bit of a thorny situation to contend with at her new job, Stu gets into a spot of bother when out getting supplies for Yasmeen's Eid stall, and Kirk and George compete for who can make the loudest, most irritating noise on the street! In the Kabin, we ponder what the new pricing options for the Corrie set tour could mean for the upcoming expansion of the experience, and after reading out som

As another happy couple tie the knot on Corrie this week, we thought it was about time we dedicated an entire episode to chatting about the weddings of Weatherfield past. That turned out to be quite a big job, though, so we've ended up splitting the topic over two weeks! In this part, we take a look at some wedding related stats for Weatherfield, and comparing them to some numbers we've found for the real world. Which characters have been up the aisle the greatest number of times? Which months are most popular for Corrie characters to get spliced - and when's most common for weddings to get called off partway through? What have been the most commonly used venues for weddings in recent years, and how far back do we have to go to find one that actually took place in a church and went without a hitch, so to speak? We take a look at all this and more, so get your biggest hat on, pour yourself a glass of bubbly, and enjoy the first part of our discussion on the weddings of Weatherfield!

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!  Aft