Darlo I noticed a few weeks ago there was a new direction in EE where they were sloooowly bringing in more comedy, it's very subtle so could be missed. Heard about a previous Corrie scripwriter joining EE, don't know whether he wrote comedy or not but if he does it could helpt lift EE from what's it's become known for, whereas Corrie has always been recognised for the humour it injects into the storylines/scripts.

If it's true that the girl in the wheelchair doesn't need to use it permanently (non-paraplegic), then they should have her walking around sometimes and focus on the condition a bit more. A tad unrealistic to just stick her in the chair on what has seemed so far a permanent basis if her condition means that she does have some mobility. I'm a bit pissed off about that tbh!

Yes - it was always there from the off. Tony Warren created a masterpiece - to think that he created something that is entrenched in many peoples memories/lives is truly remarkable. For fifty years it has never been out of the top ten weekly viewing figures. 

What an achievement . And tonight fifty years on we were treated to a top rate live episode. WELL DONE!

Just to be clear, not pissed off in a 'I'd like to smack em with a shovel' way - just pissed off in a 'people who have to use wheelchairs are not always paraplegic so bloody show that' way.

YR Daran Little wrote a lot of the comedy scripts during his time on Corrie and is responsible now for the fabulous Kim Fox in the Square.

Ok, not being able to quote is becoming tiresome even though I'm patient, but maybe I'm not lol.


Soozy totally agree with you post


Darlo, if EE has at last realised that it's beneficial to add humour then it's a move forward for them. It's called Eastenders. I used to know the area and many who lived in the East End of London, real Eastenders are absolutely not miserable and depressing people, they're survivors of tough experiences and have a resilient down to earth humour about life and stuff, it's their humour that gets them through so much. Maybe, eventually EE will get that across with new writers who undertand real Eastenders.

Corrie has been electrifying all week! I'm gripped!

Corrie being repeated now on ITV if anyone missed it/ wants to see it again!

I am watching again! cheers hun!

No worries doll xx

If it's true that the girl in the wheelchair doesn't need to use it permanently (non-paraplegic), then they should have her walking around sometimes and focus on the condition a bit more. A tad unrealistic to just stick her in the chair on what has seemed so far a permanent basis if her condition means that she does have some mobility. I'm a bit pissed off about that tbh!

I know, i think they should have her going up to the bar using her sticks and stuff... help viewers understand the condition more

- just pissed off in a 'people who have to use wheelchairs are not always paraplegic so bloody show that' way

I think they could educate a few people with this character... they should mention it a bit more

i think the fact that some on here (me included) aLREADy know about her condition shows that the production team are handling the storyline realistically and responsibly.Personally I don't think it should be shoved down peoples throats - that's not how things are in real life. I'm sure over time as her character progresses her condition will become more understood. Coronation Street aims to reflect life ....................I think it does it well and that is why it's successful. If It  can educate at the same time that's good but IMO - it shouldn't be a priority - nobody wants to be preached at whilst watching their favourite soap.

What if the fourth funeral is Fizz's baby? Just had a sudden thought!

I've been trying not to think about that possibility Jenny


Maybe it'll be Kevin when Sally gets hold of him

Is it Rita?

I got the Christmas Radio Times today, and Peter is listed in the cast for 30th December episode, as is Sunita.

Can't find any mention of baby Stape though

I normally don't mind Corrie spoilers, but I really don't want to know this time....

This is true Kaffy. I thnk they've kept us guessing well, and I hope that continues until all is revealed.

Well done all the Coronation team for the excellent programmes this week. I think they've done a grand job!

The 4th funeral is Charlotte, Stape finshes her off in the hospital.

I'm not talking a full on lecture, but occasionally showing her going from the table to the bar, or her machine to the tea room using sticks to walk instead of being in her chair all the time... people tend to think that if someone is in a wheel chair then they have no mobility, would be nice to show that some people do

I was thinking about it earlier actually, I wonder if it was a fluff - maybe the character isn't supposed to get up and stuff, but the actress forgot and did what she would do normally in that situation?

That shouldn't count! She wasn't a tram-crash casualty

Good point! She probably gets sick of being in the chair all the time.


Have they said that the 4 deaths are all a direct result of the tram crash?

No, but they should be! Then we can have Charlotte as a bonus

I do like a good bonus death.

And I still wish Sally had punched the dying Molly in the face when she confessed.

Worra cow Molly was I thought Sally was gonna cop it when she went in there mind... I thought a wall might fall on her

I don't think elaborating on the girl's condition would be ramming anything down anybody's throats If anything, it's more confusing that she's been in that chair since she started and all of a sudden she got up and stood at the bar.

Emmerdale have done a much better job of this with the Jackson storyline.


Anyhooo, I'm not gonna bark on about it. I suppose we all feel different about these things!

Just shed a tear for Hayley

I read the other day that when Hayley read the storyline she broke down. I too felt misty eyed watching tonight, it will be hard to watch even though it's not real.

It made me cry as well   Sylvia will come into her own in this storyline 

I was choked as well watching last nights.

it was nice to see the other side of Carla  Tracey and Rob are getting on my nerves 

Emmerdale was close to the knuckle tonight. Horrible.

 Poor Gennie.

can't believe he killed her 

 

Eastenders goes from bad to worse, I hardly watch it anymore and I read today that emmerdale is beating it in the ratings 

I gave up watching Eastenders last year, after watching it from the very first episode. 

Think I will to Yogi, the story lines are pathetic 

 Scriptwriters have a lot to answer for.

They keep rehashing the same stories but with different characters 

Whats happened to carl and Dev and Stella storyline?????