Conversation Street

We recently took a trip up to Manchester again to take a look at what was new for 2024 at the Coronation Street Experience. As well as that, we enjoyed a night out at the Palace Theatre seeing See Cleaver star as Mother Superior in Sister Act, caught up with some of the cast members outside the Corrie studios, visited some old filming locations including what has become of the old set at Quay Street and even travelled to Belfast to meet up with Michael Condron, who played Griff, on his home turf! Also available as a video on YouTube, featuring tonnes of photos and footage of our trip! https://youtu.be/EjRl4wWPSDM

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 1st and the 3rd April (Episodes #11,228 - 11,233). We've been away on a little break this week, which has meant our recording routine has been just as out of whack as Corrie's own broadcasting schedule, so sorry for the later (and shorter) release of this episode - hopefully normal service will resume on both counts next week! As for the happenings on the cobbles this week, the main topic of discussion was the cat fighting between Daisy and Bethany - or at least it would have been if the mysteriously expanding Rovers kitchen wasn't hogging all the attention! By the end of the week, the pub was supposedly under Carla's control. As for what that will look like and how she thinks she's going to recoup her missing £250k from a place that's barely managing to turn a profit is anyone's guess, but we do our best to theorise! This week also saw a return to the bullying story, as Maria's overprotectiveness of Liam starts to spiral into para

On our Easter edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 25th and the 29th March (Episodes #11,222 - 11,227). No wonder DS Swain didn't make an appearance in this week's Corrie - the poor woman must have been drowning in paperwork what with all the criminal activity going on. First off, we had Damon donning a balaclava for a raid on a security van (what a noble fellow that he didn't want to kill the driver - Sarah's got a good'un there..!); then on Friday we saw someone break into the Rovers and threaten Glenda with a baseball bat, snatching the night's takings. If you needed proof that crime levels in Weatherfield are soaring, look no further! Also this week, Paul gets some bad news from his speech and language therapist, Joseph secures a place at Oakhill, and Summer bogs off to Boston. Up next on the podcast, we have The Kabin, where we react to the news that Iain Macleod's successor has finally been revealed, and we finish things off with more of your fabulous feedback.

She may not have the name recognition as the likes of Annie Walker, Ena Sharples or Elsie Tanner, but for us, Christine Hardman is just as deserving of your attention as some of the more famous Corrie originals. First appearing in Episode 2 and staying on the show until mid-1963, Christine wasn't with with us long, but she still managed to get some memorable and actually quite dark stories under her belt in that time, including the famous scene when she was talked down off the factory roof by a young Ken Barlow. If she's an old favourite of yours too or maybe a character you don't really know much about, hopefully this will be an episode to enjoy!

In this week's podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 18th and the 22nd March (Episodes #11,216 - 11,221). This was another week where Roy's story got a heck of a lot of screen time, and that's certainly something we won't be complaining about as David Neilson continues to knock out of the park with  his performance as the wrongly accused cafe owner. It doesn't feel like the reveal of where Lauren actually is is coming any time soon, but we're happy to be steeped in the mystery of it for now! Also this week, we've got the long-awaited return of the Paul story, and as his voice starts to deteriorate, we ponder whether Billy was right to keep it from him - and also whether now's the right time for Summer to be going to Boston! There's also a return to the cobbles for Violet, a delve into Cassie's past and another appearance from the mysterious Rowan - all in all, a pretty good week, we thought! With the tabloids rumour mill churning out stories about the 'chaos at Corrie' that's been caused b

For this week's bonus podcast, we delve into the mystery that's currently got Weatherfield's tongues wagging - what's happened to Lauren? There've been so many clues drip fed to us about her disappearance and the possible identity of her presumed kidnappers (or murderers?), so we thought we'd get them all together in one place and see if it helps us get any closer to figuring out who the guilty party is. Who knows - maybe we'll even remind you of a few hints the show runners have dropped that you've forgotten about! And if you've got any other theories, do write in and let us know!

On our latest episode of the podcast, we discuss the goings on in Weatherfield between the 11th and the 15th March (Episodes #11,210 - 11,215). This week, the lion's share of the screen time went to the 'Where's Lauren?' storyline - though this very quickly turned into 'Who Killed Lauren?', at least in DS Swain's eyes, when a police search of the precinct flat finds some compelling evidence that a violent, bloody confrontation has taken place there. We don't seriously think that prime suspects Roy and Daniel have actually got anything to hide here (and nor, we think, are we supposed to), but that didn't stop the whole affair leaving us on the edge of our seats, especially after some brilliant scenes in the interview room! Meanwhile, a new story for Leanne gets underway when she finds herself charmed by the enigmatic leader of Simon's so-called self-help group, who's giving off some seriously culty vibes. If Nirab and the Etheric Foundation don't get at least a shout out as this story progresses, we riot! Also

She's no stranger to the interview room at Weatherfield Police Station, but now it's time for Vicky Myers to answer some of our questions! For this week's bonus podcast, we chat to the actress behind fan favourite character DS Swain, who Corrie have recently announced has been made a full-time cast member. Vicky shares her hopes for Swain now that we're going to be learning more about her character, reveals some anecdotes about her favourite Swain moments so far, and tells us which Corrie villain of the past she wishes she'd had the chance to put in handcuffs! Also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WFYTuTwYlJI

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 4th and the 8th March (Episodes #11204 - 11209). The bullying story continued in earnest this week, with Dylan facing the consequences of his involvement with Mason - who, meanwhile, looks set to walk away from the whole debacle scot free! Meanwhile, Corrie's efforts to ingratiate Bobby to the viewers hits a bit of a snag when they have him accusing everyone's favourite train obsessed cafe owner of being behind Lauren's mysterious disappearance. At least it looks like the rest of the Street is rallying behind Roy, but for how long? Also this week, Adam has yet another brush with death after he buts the brakes on Harvey's appeal, Fiz is back from Norwich and is looking for a promotion, and in the wake of his break up from Tracy, Steve is facd with one of the biggest decisions of his life... City or United? The big Corrie news this week is that DS Swain is being promoted to a series regular. We consider what that

For this week’s bonus podcast, we take a butcher’s at the life and loves of one of Corrie’s most beloved characters, Fred Elliott. He may have started off as a lecherous black pudding cheat, but twelve years later, he left the show a legend. In this two-hour discussion of the character’s highs and lows, we share our thoughts on our favourite Fred stories and why we consider him a modern Corrie icon.

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 26th February and the 1st March 2024 (Episodes #11198 - 11203). The truth is out about Tommy and Tracy's affair, and it was only a matter of time before Steve found out - though we must admit, we weren't admitting that part to come so soon! The trouble is, how are we supposed to care about it if the characters themselves don't even seem to? Meanwhile, Jenny and Daisy have a close call this week as Carla comes close to stumbling upon the truth about them using her stolen money to buy the Rovers - and that's not even the half of Daisy's problems this week thanks to the publication of a certain salacious magazine article. Also this week, Dee-Dee does her best to move on from Joel, Bobby raises his concerns about Lauren's disappearance to the police, and Adam hits a snag with Harvey's appeal - we just hope for his sake he's got plenty of free minutes with his phone contract, what with all those calls to the prison he's making! Quite a b

There's only one Tommy Orpington, and he's here on the podcast! This week, we were joined by actor Matt Milburn to talk about his time on the Street so far, from his early days as a guest character to his new story for 2024 which sees him come off the sidelines at last and onto the cobbles as a main player. We chat about what it's like to be involved in a steamy affair with Tracy Barlow, his lifelong love of Corrie and his brother Greg Wood, who we all know as villainous Rick Nolan! Also available to watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qaOE6rZe3XI

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 19th and the 21st February (Episodes #11,194 - 11,197). Corrie's erratic scheduling continues this week with only two episodes to discuss this time, but what a great pair they were! With the scales finally falling from Sean's eyes this week after reading some of Dylan's cruel messages to Liam, we were treated to some fantastic performances from Antony Cotton, but how long will Mason continue to avoid the finger of suspicion? Meanwhile, Sally pieces together the truth about Tracy and Tommy's affair in some brilliantly written and performed scenes - surely it's just a matter of time before Steve finds out now? Also this week, Leanne and Nick discuss wedding plans, Bobby discovers that Lauren has done a disappearing act and Dee-Dee is devastated when she discovers Joel's secret - but could there be  more to come? The top news this week of course is the death of beloved Corrie icon John Savident - so much so, that we actually

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 12th and the 16th February 2024 (Episodes #11,186 - 11,193). It's been a long while coming, but Maria, Gary and Mrs Crawshaw finally wake up to Liam's bullying this week, and not before time either as the lad's thoughts are starting to go to some very dark places... Meanwhile, Bobby and Lauren are feeling the love on Valentine's Day, and although it felt like we were getting close, we're still in the dark about who her mystery caller could be - but that doesn't stop us from theorising! Also this week, Billy gives Paul a Valentine's to remember, Tracy's up for a rematch with Tommy O but he's not playing ball, and Nick and Leanne get engaged - though by the look of all that fervent squinting from Nick, we're not sure his heart's really in the game! In The Kabin, we celebrate Maureen Lipman's win at the TV Choice Awards, and after reading out a bit more listener feedback, we round off the show with a Kabin Extra, where we chat about th

Another interrupted schedule for Corrie has meant more podcast chaos this week, but we're here at least, chatting about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 5th and the 11th February (Episodes #11180 - 11185). Yeah, not exactly a vintage week that one, was it? With the majority of the main players this week coming from the pool of characters that we feel apathetic towards at best, it was going to need to do a lot to hold our attention, and sadly, it really did fall short. You had Steve being his usual pillocky self as he fawns over the guy who, unbeknownst to him, has been having it off with his Mrs; Simon getting smashed before crashing Leanne's car into a bollard; Sarah continuing to pursue her delusional dream of living happily ever after with Damon and Bethany using her well tuned investigative journalism skills to get the dirt on her neighbours for Chit Chat - is anyone going to break it to her that the soap mags already had the scoop on the catfishing story six months ago..? Up next on the podcast,

It's Listener Question time again! This time, we're chatting about two topics very dear to our hearts: Gladiators and Coronation Street beating EastEnders. Well, maybe not beating them per se, more like completely ripping them off in the hope that Corrie will get some of the buzz that the women of Walford got at the height of The Six storyline last year, as we try and pick half a dozen Corrie ladies who we'd want to put front and centre of the show in 2023 in their very own murder mystery plot. And as for the Gladiators part? Well that's just us having fun trying to come up with Gladiator names that we'd give our favourite Corrie characters if they were to don a spandex leotard for an evening and bash each other about with a pugil stick - or at least a roll of fabric from the factory. We reckon we actually came up with some good ideas for that one, but as always, we'd love to hear your own suggestions, so do write in and let us know if you have any!

Only two episodes of Corrie this week, so we're coming at you early! Today's podcast covers the goings on in Weatherfield between the 29th and the 31st January (Episodes #11176 - 11179). The much teased affair storyline between Tracy and ex-Weathy County player Tommy Orpington finally kicked off this week - and we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves not wanting to give it the red card! Same too with the Bailey story - we hadn't been too fussed with all the gambling stuff before Christmas, but the revelation on Monday night that Ed knowingly let the builder's yard burn down was a great twist, and we particularly enjoyed everything that Dee-Dee added to those scenes at Number 3 too. As for everything else this week - Bethany's secret investigations, Simon getting a job at the Bistro, Moses deciding to go to London - we weren't too fussed about it, but overall, it was a pretty solid week! In The Kabin, we chat about the new Corrie-endorsed campaign that's been running in the ad breaks this week to raise

We last profiled Peter Barlow way back in Episode #40 of the podcast, and now here we are, eleven years later, to catch up with what he's been doing in the time since. We take a look at the moments that have shaped him as a character and reminisce on some of his most memorable stories, from his stint as Rovers landlord to his numerous brushes with death and, we're sorry to say, his recent departure. Let's just keep our fingers crossed he'll be setting sail back to Weatherfield at some point in the future, because we've got a feeling his story's not quite over yet!

On our latest episode, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 22nd and the 24th January. Well, not just Weatherfield, actually, thanks to some lovely - but heartbreaking -  scenes shot out on location in Wednesday's episode as Bernie, Paul and Gemma take to the road in a camper van. Now that so many people seem to know about Paul's assisted dying plans, does that mean it's looking more likely that that's the way he's going to go..? Back on the Street, the arrival of bailiffs at the Baileys' sets off a chain of events that leaves Michael in grave danger, whilst a fight between Dylan and Liam leads to the latter being suspended from school.  Not a whole lot of news to discuss in this week's Kabin segment aside from a Dancing on Ice update and more details about the new Drama Queens series being revealed, and we finish things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:08:03 The Kabin - 02:11:41 Feedback - 02:17:27

We've had the Conversation Street Awards, the review of the year, and our predictions for 2024, but no January would be complete here on Conversation Street without the Bobbins Awards, a podcast where we take a light hearted look at everything that happened in the past twelve months that.. shall we say.. didn't quite hit the mark. From the forgettable (or just plain irritating!) new characters to story beats that left us scratching our heads or simply groaning in disbelief, you can't beat a bit of cathartic bobbins bashing to bring some closure to the end of the year. So sit back and enjoy us picking Corrie to pieces in a way that only true, nerdy fans can, in the Bobbins Awards 2023!