Conversation Street

On the latest podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 2nd and the 6th February. Michael's getting anxious about his upcoming heart surgery this week, but fortunately for him, the surgeons do a better job of fixing him up than the decorators did at Nick's new-look Bistro. Meanwhile, Faye's off skiving, Roy's planning some driving, and Maddie's simply conniving...  There's an update on the change.org petition to save the old Corrie set in the news section, and in the feedback segment, we hear some listeners' impressions of the Bistro. The character profile this week is on Max Turner.

On the latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast between the 26th and the 30th January in the UK. After the drama of last week's minibus crash, it's time for certain Weatherfield residents to face the consequences. For Kirk, that means nightmares. For Steve, it means finally getting up the courage to go to therapy. For Sinead, it's the prospect of never being able to walk again. And for the rest of us... it's having to put up once again with bolshy Michelle's attitude and inevitable reunion with Steve... In the Kabin, we hear about The Coronation Street Tour's latest publicity drive for Valentine's Day, whilst we read out more of your tributes to Anne Kirkbride in the feedback section. The character profile of the week is Irish charmer Ciaran McCarthy.

On this week's special episode of Conversation Street, we pay tribute to Anne Kirkbride, who passed away on Monday. We celebrate the life of the actress, hear some touching tributes from our listeners, and look back on some of Deirdre's most memorable stories. In the second half of the show, we discuss this week's on-screen drama, including the thrilling minibus crash, Andy and Steph's continued attempts to hide his true identity, and Roy's community service at Jamila House.

On Episode 132 of Conversation Street, we discuss all the happenings on the cobbles between the the 12th and the 16th January in the UK. Hot on the heels of our very own Top Lass award, Carla's talents are recognised yet again this week, but can she be convinced to pick up her prize? Meanwhile, Tracy is forced to take drastic action when Barlow's Buys is broken into, and Gail's dithering over Michael's proposal leads to a broken heart - though that's nothing compared to what the surgeons have in store for it... Much of The Kabin segment is taken up with discussing Ken Morley's ejection from the Celebrity Big Brother house, then we hear some listeners' thoughts about the Tinker-Sutherland wedding in the feedback section. Our character profile this week is on Reg Holdsworth.

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 5th and the 9th January. Everybody don your shell suits and legwarmers, because we're going back to the 80s this week for Beth and Kirk's big day. The Tinker clan have arrived, the costumes have been decided, and Craig's rat Daryll has given Kirk his special sign of approval, but is it all getting a bit too much for the groom to be? Meanwhile, Michelle's got herself a new man, and there's panic for the Platts when Max goes missing. We talk petitions and protests in the Kabin segment, before rounding off the episode with an email. Our character profile this week is on Kirk Sutherland.

On the first weekly Corrie catchup of 2015, we chat about the episodes broadcast in the UK between the 29th December and 2nd January. There are spooky goings on this week on the cobbles, as Amy manages to convince Norris that she's been communing with the ghosts of Nana Blanche. Meanwhile, Steve struggles to get his spirits up for the New Year celebrations, and David and Eva try to get Kylie back by searching her old haunts. In the Kabin, we count down the top ten most featured Corrie characters of 2014, and we round off the show with a bit of festive feedback.

2015 has arrived, which means it's time to look back over the past twelve months on the cobbles in the Conversation Street Awards 2014. Which characters have impressed us enough to be crowned Top Lad and Top Lass? Which shocking moment had us crying "By 'Eck!"? Which storyline is proper Champion, and which was a load of old Bobbins? Download and find out! To round off the episode, we also look back at some of the smaller moments of the year that have made us smile, revisit our predictions for 2014, and discuss what we think might be in store for viewers in the next year.

This week on the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 26th December. It's Christmas Time... there's no need to be afraid... Unless you're Kylie that is, as Callum shows up on the doorstep, determined to reveal all to David. Meanwhile, Roy is driven batty - quite literally - by an intruder in the café, and a depressed Steve does his best to muster up the festive cheer in time for a big Christmas Day party in the Rovers. Just a short episode of the podcast this time, but we're busy getting things ready for the special Conversation Street Awards 2014 episode, so look out for that soon!

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 14th and the 19th December in the UK. It's cold on the cobbles at this time of year, causing people to jump into bed with each other left right and centre: First Nick beds new arrival, cougar Erika (though we're starting to wonder whether she just hasn't discovered yet that he's not as old as he looks!) then Tracy seduces Tony at the end of the week - we suspect there could be blackmail on the cards, but from who? Meanwhile, there's a close shave at the salon when Callum turns up for a trim from David, and it's the end of the line for Gary and Alya. In the Kabin we talk about some new writers that have been hired at Corrie (slow news week - sorry!) and then the debate about Diane continues in the feedback section. With the Nazirs moving into #6 this week, our character profile focuses on one of its original residents, Des Barnes. 

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 7th and the 12th December in the UK. Say cheese! It's the family photo day at the Community Centre and everyone's got together with their loved ones for a portrait, but it's no smiling matter for Zeedan or Kylie, both of whom go AWOL during the event. Elsewhere in the episode, we ponder whether Gary will convert to Islam for Alya, and take a critical view of how David's been treating Kylie recently. In the Kabin, we share our thoughts on the recently released 'What Would Kirk Do?' webisodes, and hear about an American listener's issue with Diane in the feedback section. Also in this episode, we share the nominations for the Conversation Street Awards 2014, so don't forget to vote!

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 1st and the 5th December. The Battle of the Bitches comes to a head this week, when Tracy and Carla come to blows in the factory. Meanwhile, both Kevin and Sean meet potential new romantic interests, and Yasmeen sets her sights on Number 6. The main feature  of the podcast this week, though, is our audio diary of our trip up north. Hear our report on a fascinating trip around town with New Manchester Walks, followed by a visit back to the old set to experience Christmas on the Cobbles.

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 24th and the 28th November. With his elusive package finally revealed as being an old telescope, Norris gets all starry-eyed this week, and even buys himself a tablet so he can use astronomy apps. Speaking of tablets, when Gavin discovers that Michael's on medication, he starts to worry that he may have inherited his heart condition... or does that concerned look on his face stem from something else entirely..? Meanwhile, Mary is thrilled to hear that Julie has a date with someone other than Dev, but how long will her happiness last? In The Kabin, we run down the Corrie related specials that will be airing this Christmas, and in the feedback section, a listener sends in some fancy dress tips. In the character profile segment, we take a look at the past fifty years of Street legend Emily Bishop.

On the 123rd edition of Conversation Street, we talk about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 17th and the 21st November. This week, Sally's suspicions grow when Tim continues to sneak round to Anna's. Across the street, Michelle's having reading problems of her own - though for her it's closed book Steve that she's struggling to decipher. Meanwhile, Michael finally manages to track down his estranged son Gavin - but can he buck up the courage to meet him in person? In the Kabin, we're excited about the prospect of another live Corrie episode, and announce the results of our Corrie calendar competition.  Our character profile this week is on Karen McDonald.

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 10th and the 14th November in the UK. Peter's a free man again and returns to the Street with his heart set on reuniting with Carla, but doesn't exactly get the warm welcome he was hoping for. Meanwhile, Cilla takes a fall, but can Chesney rise to the challenge of forgiving her? Speaking of challenging times, Michelle's finding Steve's strange behaviour more and more difficult to deal with, whilst Tim discovers that this whole learning to read malarkey isn't quite as easy as he was expecting. In the Kabin, we talk about Craig Charles' chances in the new series of I'm A Celebrity, plus there's more Corrie tour related news, then we round of the podcast with a bit more feedback. The character profile this week is on Beth Tinker.

This week on the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 31st October and the 7th November. We may not have seen anyone going to a bonfire night party on the Street this week, but there are plenty of fireworks at the wedding of the year. Rob's jilted Tracy and bolted to Bolton, but can he trust her to keep his whereabouts a secret? From desperate criminal to just plain desperate, Izzy's eyes are on stalks when a hunky paramedic shows up at the community centre, but there could be a serious case of sibling rivalry ahead when Katy sweeps in and asks him out to dinner! Meanwhile, there are some 'comedy' scenes between NOT BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND Maria and Luke, and Todd gets what some might say he's had coming to him whilst on a trip into town... There's no character profile or news this week, but we still have a bit of feedback to talk through, plus the launch of a competition to win a 2015 Corrie calendar!

On the latest edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 24th and the 29th October 2014. Everyone's gearing themselves up for the Barlow-Donovan wedding this week, but even before Tracy can take Rob up the ailse, it's Carla who makes an honest man of him, finally getting him to 'fess up to Tina's grisly murder. Meanwhile, Michael and Gemma both end up in hospital (the characters, that is, not us!) and Yasmeen opens the doors to the Jamila House Community Centre - once the books are all in Dewey decimal order, of course! There's more good news about the Coronation Street tour - including a potential job opportunity - to discuss in The Kabin, whilst in the feedback section, there are some differences of opinion from our listeners about Yasmeen and Cilla. Our classic character profile this week is on ex-Community Centre caretaker, Percy Sugden.

On this week's early edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 20th and the 22nd October. Peter's fate has finally been decided. ITV did an excellent job at keeping the outcome a secret, but what did we make of the jury's decision? Meanwhile, as Liz and Steve cut Jim out of their lives forever, Fiz and Chesney are forced to welcome a face from the past back into theirs. In the Kabin, there's some great news about the old set tour, then in the feedback section, we discuss how Corrie will cope without Deirdre. Our character profile this week is, of course, the brilliant Cilla Battersby-Brown, then stay 'til the end for a Kabin Extra, where we share our thoughts on even more returning characters, who'll be hitting the cobbles next year.

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.

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.

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.