Conversation Street

In the last round of the Corrieliminator heats, we pit the final thirty characters against each other, ranking them and saving three from Corrielimination. We've got some more big names this round, including the big man himself, Ken Barlow - rather fitting that he's held on this far, don't you think? If you want to have your say on who from this round should make it through to the Grand Finale in the listener votes, select your top three here! https://forms.gle/1CyY7KfKjGa78jbU8 You can check out the video version of this episode over at our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/FzyDsY2-kC4

On our latest episode of Conversation Street, we chat about the goings on in Corrie between the 14th and the 18th April 2025 (Episodes #11,543 - 11,548) This week saw the confirmation of a theory many fans have been predicting for the past month or so – that Brody is indeed the child of Mick and Lou. That revelation immediately ramped up the drama in Friday’s episode, as Sean became the victim of a vicious beating at Mick’s hands – but what’s this going to mean for Gemma’s friendship with the Michaelis? And how will Ronnie react when he finds out Mick’s behind what he thinks is a second ginnel attack? Meanwhile, if last week’s bombshell that Theo has a wife wasn’t enough for Todd, Monday’s episode sees him discover that he also has two teenage kids. Can Todd bring himself to walk away from a relationship that’s turning out to be far more complicated than he ever imagined? Also this week, Debbie throws herself into planning her wedding to Ronnie while she still can, Christina continues her scheme to turn the t

It's time for another Listener Questions segment, and this time, we've got a pair from listeners Jon and Joanne. First off, we're challenged to come up with an all-star Corrie cast, going down the street and only allowing one family from each house from the show's 65-year history. Of course, Ken and Deirdre are a shoe-in for Number 1, but what about the rest of the Street? Then after that, we're asked to share our thoughts on the current state of the Corrie sets - which are some of our favourites, which ones would we like to see less of, and which ones are just in need of a bit of a reboot? As always, we'd love to know your answers to these questions, so write in and let us know!

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 7th and the 11th April (Episodes #11,537 - 11,542) This week, the Corrie storyline that’s had fans up in arms for the past five months finally kicked off in earnest, as Debbie was told she may have early onset dementia. And no, we’re not the least bit surprised that viewers are frustrated – we’re right there with you! With Corrie already overflowing with medical dramas in recent years, this latest development feels like one too many… not to mention the heartbreak of potentially having to say goodbye to one of the show’s brightest sparks. That said – how incredible was Sue Devaney in Wednesday’s episode? If there’s any silver lining to this storyline, it’s surely the promise of more powerhouse performances to come. But will that be enough to soften the blow? Only time will tell. Also this week, we meet Kevin’s shady half-brother Carl (and what an unpleasant first impression that was…), and Todd discovers that his new f

On our latest episode of the podcast, we ramble on about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 31st March and the 3rd April (Episodes #11,531 - 11,536). Everyone loves a good hospital scene on Corrie, right? Right...? Oh well, this week, we got a whole bunch of them in any case, with Dee-Dee's traumatic experience as baby Laila comes a little earlier than planned coming front and centre. Will Dee-Dee be able to give her little bundle of joy up, though? And have James' dreams of a loving family unit been cruelly dashed? Meanwhile, Kevin starts his chemotherapy this week, just in case the Bailey story didn't deliver enough medical drama, but at least we also got the delightful scenes with Todd and Theo to fall back on for a bit of levity! Also this week, Christina's back at the Rovers and she's baying for Jenny's blood, Debbie takes a mysterious tumble in the ginnel, and Chesney finally catches up with the viewers by figuring out the identity of the mysterious silver van man. Up next on

For this week's bonus podcast, we do  a classic character profile, taking a look back at the characters of Angela and Tommy Harris. Arriving on the cobbles in 2003 under the alias Nelson as part of a witness protection scheme, the Harris family brought plenty of drama to Coronation Street over a three year period. From Tommy’s tough love parenting and Angela’s struggle to keep their family together, to Katy’s shocking affair with Martin Platt and the tragic events that followed, the Harrises had a short but unforgettable stint on the show. Was Tommy too controlling? Did Angela make the right choices? And do the Harrises deserve to be remembered more than they now are? We discuss all this and more in this week's episode!

On our latest podcast, we chat about all the drama on the cobbles between the 25th and the 28th March 2025 (Episodes #11,525 - 11,530). After a tense, six-day standoff since our previous visit to the Street, the hostage action finally picked up again on Tuesday, with Carla and Lisa added to the mix to really dial up the tension as an unhinged Rob threatens to take one of them down with him. Meanwhile, we're feeling extremely smug as our long-held theory about Daisy's involvement in Tom's death is finally proven right - though with the resultant fallout between her and Jenny, it looks like any chance of reconciliation is a long way off. Also this week, we dive into some of the burning questions sparked by the week's drama: What's the deal with the scantily clad scaffolder? Is Dee-Dee making the right move by offering her baby to James? And, of course, most importantly, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PUDDING?  Up next on the podcast, we take a quick trip to The Kabin to discuss an award picked up by William Roache this

Every Coronation Street fan dreams of stepping behind the scenes - seeing the sets up close, meeting the actors, and watching future scenes unfold. Well, our listener Al made that dream a reality after winning a charity auction last year! In this episode, Al shares all about his incredible day on set, from insider secrets to memorable encounters - and everything in between. Don’t miss this exclusive peek behind the curtain of Weatherfield! Also available as a video here, with some exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos of Al's day on set! https://youtu.be/dJQe839vKds

On this week's podcast, we chat about all the drama on the cobbles between the 17th and the 19th March 2025 (Episodes #11,519 - 11,524). When we heard that Rob was returning to the show all those months ago, one thing that we were hoping for above all others was that he'd get some screen time with Tracy, and Corrie certainly delivered on that front this week! After the runaway prisoner turns up in the ginnel to beg his ex-fiancée for help, Tracy finds herself looking down the barrel of a gun - will she get out alive, and what will next week's episodes bring for Carla and Lisa? Meanwhile, there's a return to the Street that nobody was expecting in the form of a newly recast James Bailey, as Ed summons him to Weatherfield in a desperate attempt to stop Dee-Dee giving up on her baby forever. Also this week, Evelyn stands by her daughter, Brian learns about the real reason Julie is back in town and Sean finds himself the unwilling accomplice of the Brody bunch. It's a bit of a slow news week this week, but we do

After ten and a half years on the cobbles, Yasmeen has finally left the Street for a new life in London, and in this interview, we chat about her fondest memories of the past decade. From Jiggle-It Geoff to her more recent adventures with Stu, we reminisce about our favourite Yasmeen moments and I hear about what's next in store for Shelley. Also available as a video interview here: https://youtu.be/Knx4kR_UaUg

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what when on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th March (Episodes #11,513 - 11,518) This week, as the truth begins to come out about the true nature of last week's hit and run, David finds himself in a spot of bother with Kit - just what lengths will the bent copper go to, to make him pay? Meanwhile, Cassie seeks forgiveness for poisoning Ken - pity for her that Tracy's more interested in getting revenge than giving her a chance at redemption. Also this week, Rob's still at large, Yasmeen flits to the Big Smoke and Ed's got a plan to change Dee-Dee's mind about putting the baby up for adoption... Up next on the podcast it's the news, and we get all excited about the newly announced Audience With Coronation Street tour, before rounding things off with a spot of listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:15:51 The Kabin - 02:25:21 Feedback - 02:42:23

We're back for Round 9 of Corrieliminator, the series where we select a random 30 Corrie characters and pit them against each other! With only 60 characters left to sort, anyone who isn't picked this month will automatically be up for discussion in Round 10 - and the grand finale will be with us very soon! But before all that, this month's selection, and we've got some BIG names this round. Some real favourite characters of ours couldn't even make it into the Top 10, and we can't wait to see who you pick too, so make sure you get over to https://forms.gle/np6Sy4FukY5grtHD9 to pick your own favourite three!

On our latest podcast, we have a natter about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th March 2025 (Episodes #11,507 - 11,512). It seems that barely a fortnight can go by at the moment without Corrie treating us to a big, hyped up episode, and after the stabbing, the fire and the kidnapping, this Wednesday saw David counting down the hours to his own demise in a desperate attempt to get Harvey off his back. We're not sure what was faster, to be honest - Andy careening down Rosamund Street towards the heavy-hearted hairdresser or David's rash decision that this was the only way out of the hole he's found himself in, but we had plenty of thoughts about how the episode played out, including poor Daisy's inclusion. Also this week, as Max is sentenced to six years in prison, Dylan settles down into life behind bars himself; Kevin accuses Abi and Ronnie of having an affair; and Yasmeen decides to sell her shares in Speed Daal and move down to London. Next up on the podcast, it's The Kabin,

It seems like quite a while since we've done a listener question segment, but thanks to some recent submissions from some of you guys, we thought now was the time to bring it back again. This time, we begin by tackling Tom's question relating to the 1961 Equity Actors' strike, which saw the Corrie cast reduced to just 14 core characters for a number of months. If that happened today, which characters would we choose to keep the programme running? After that, we pondeR Jon's question about the term 'classic Corrie'. People are always saying whether this or that feels like classic Coronation Street, but what does that mean to us?

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 24th and the 27th February 2024 (Episodes #11,501 - 11,506). It was a bit of a barm cake of a week this week, with a fantastic visit to Weatherfield on Wednesday sandwiched between two episodes that really did leave a bit of a bitter taste in our mouths. To learn that such a chirpy, positive character as Julie has returned to the Street after ten years not to inject a ray of sunshine into the sometimes quite bleak world of Weatherfield but to reveal she has stage 4 cancer is one thing, but to then have Kevin be told that his own procedure last week was only partially successful really is a tough pill to swallow. Fortunately, there were still moments in the week we really enjoyed too - Ken's unveiling of Cassie's scheme was really fun to watch, and as much as we can't back Jenny's encouraging Daisy to lie about her baby's father, we couldn't help but get caught up in all the drama there too. So all in all, a very mixed bag this week,

Back in 2015, when we first profiled Jenny Bradley upon her return to the cobbles after 22 years away, we had no idea she would quickly go on to become one of our favourite ever Corrie characters. Ten years later, and we're back to chat about everything she's been up to in the past decade, from toddler dangling highs to soggy sinkhole lows.

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the Weatherfield drama between the 17th and the 19th February (Episodes #11,495 - 11,500) With EastEnders' 40th anniversary taking place this week, the ITV soaps had to put on quite the spectacle to compete. Emmerdale threw all it had into crashing a limo into an icy lake whilst Corrie put all its eggs into the Rob Donovan escape basket... but did it end up with egg on its own face? Also this week, there are ball gags aplenty as Kevin goes under the knife - can Abi hold it together and support her hubby?  Meanwhile, Max pleads guilty to the fire at No. 8, Mick and Lou prove to be quite the nuisance neighbours, and Eileen's sister Julie is back in Weatherfield - but why is this Carp being so coy? It's a Street Talk only podcast this week as we've been away in London for a few days, but with plenty to dissect about this week's action on the cobbles, we reckon it's still a fun show!

We reckon the character of Shona Platt has been one of the best things to happen on Corrie in the past decade, so we were thrilled to get the opportunity to welcome the ripped jean queen of the cobbles onto the podcast this week. Actress Julia Goulding chats about fulfilling a lifelong dream by getting a part on Corrie, shares some behind the secrets about the fire at Number 8 and answers the burning question on everyone's lips: does Shona always have cold knees? Also available as a video interview here: https://youtu.be/VPRQ3LVxnDg

On our latest episode of the podcast, we have a natter about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th February 2025 (Episodes #11,489 - 11,494) It's all going down at the General this week, as Kevin gets some bad news about test results whilst Rob plots his 'Get Out Of Jail Free' scheme with the help of newly besotted prison guard Mandy and - in an admittedly quite surprising turn of events - Lisa Swain herself! Meanwhile, over on the Street, Shona's shocked to discover the true culprit behind the fire at Number 8 - but will she help keep the heat off the arsonist? Also this week, Gemma makes a mate in the form of newcomer Lou, Mason's funeral takes place and Cassie and Steve get caught up in that Valentine's Day feeling! Up next on the podcast, it's the news, where we celebrate Peter Ash's latest win at the TV Choice Awards and take a look at this week's offerings on ITV Reloved. We round things off as usual with more of your fabulous feedback. Street Talk - 00:12:06 The Kabin - 02:24:25 F

After a couple of months off, Corrieliminator is back with Round 8! Thirty more classic characters are picked at random and ranked, with only the top three making it into our grand finale later this year! To have your say in the listener poll for this month, head over to https://forms.gle/wUpqqPA368qU7t6MA