Conversation Street

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 20th and the 24th February (Episodes #10882 - 10887). Well what a turnaround that was! After last week's kinda dull offering, we really thought that Corrie was firing on all cylinders this week - and who'd have guessed that Alya of all characters would be the one to do it? From the brilliantly written scenes where she visits Max in prison to the heart-wrenching reading of her victim personal statement, we were totally gripped by the climax of the far right story this week, and for it to also include Shona's return, some lovey character moments between David and Maria and Spider triumphing over Griff made it all the better. Just a shame that Blake's sentencing and Councillor Cameron's comeuppance were rushed through! Also this week, more creepy weirdo stalker stuff from Justin, Stephen sets his sights on taking ownership of the factory, and a reunion for Billy and Paul. There are a few little bits and bobs for us to cover i

This week's bonus podcast is a love letter to one of our favourite new additions to the Street in recent years, Shona Platt. Brought to life by self-confessed Corrie nut Julia Goulding, Shona has kept us glued to our screens since her debut at the end of 2016, whether we're watching the trials and tribulations of her difficult relationship with estranged son Clayton or her comedic antics alongside husband David. How does she stand up against David's first wife Kylie, do we prefer pre-shot-in-a-box or post-shot-in-a-box Shona, and what do we see in the future for Weatherfield's best barmcake butterer? Tune in to find out!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 13th and the 17th February (Episodes #10876 - 10881). We're sorry to say that this was another one of those weeks that didn't do a whole lot for us, unfortunately, and we didn't end up having a whole lot to say about this week's goings on in Weatherfield. There was a definite case of 'seen it all before' with some of the stories - the return of the Billy, Paul and Todd love triangle, hospital scenes aplenty, prison bullies, Alya being a trooper, characters cringing as Brian tries to be trendy.. heck, this is even the third motorbike related mishap we've had in the past twelve months! Did the Hashim story need dredging up again? Did the conclusion of Peter's bartering saga need to be brought to an end in such a quick and convenient fashion? Is the odd catty line here and there the best we're going to get out of Debbie from now on? Hmm.. let's hope things pick up again soon! After Street Talk, it's time for The Kabin, where

For this February half term (and a bit of a Valentine's Day treat to each other!), we decided to take another trip up to Manchester, where we were lucky enough to be invited on a little behind the scenes tour of Coronation Street. Not only did we get the chance to explore the newly opened Weatherfield Precinct, but we also got the chance to have a look around Carla and Peter's new flat, Roy's Rolls and Underworld!  We've also made a video version of this podcast, with loads of footage from our trip away, which you can find over on our YouTube channel. Definitely recommended for the full experience!

On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 6th and the 10th February (Episodes #10870 - 10875) Sam and Ryan's lives are on the line this week when two masked gunmen burst into the Bistro, looking for Damon's drugs delivery. Sounds pretty exciting, right? Unfortunately, after the recent bombings, stabbings and deadly hole puncherings that have taken place on the show, there's only so much that something like this can really excite us - but we did at least enjoy the aftermath on Wednesday. Also this week, Sarah and Michael's business idea looks like it's set to take off, but when Carla finds out about them using the factory behind her back, she makes sure it stays well and truly grounded. Meanwhile, Bernie shows off her golf skills, Nina's worried about Roy's phone addiction, and Peter's bartering adventures continue. Up next in The Kabin, there's a few bits of news related to some ex-Corrie cast members along with the intriguing sounding announcement of a comedy night that's

For our bonus podcast this week, we chat about the character of Ryan Connor. It's been over ten years since we last profiled him on Conversation Street (way back in Episode #10!), so we thought it was about time we caught up with what everyone's favourite Weatherfield DJ (sorry, Geoff..) has been up to since. He may not exactly be one of the most commonly seen characters on the cobbles right now, but he's certainly given us a good few laughs over the past five years - Ryan Prescott's incarnation has completely revitalised the character, as far as we're concerned, and we really hope Corrie has some good ideas for him up its sleeves in the future. And if they don't, well we've certainly got a few they can borrow!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 30th January and the 3rd February (Episodes #10864 - 10869). A couple of unexpected twists this week: first, Max's plea of guilty at his hearing puts the character in a particularly precarious position - is he actually going to be sentenced to a hefty stretch in the big house, or will the judge be lenient? And the second surprise involved Beth and Hope - Beth's been a pretty obnoxious individual for quite a while now, but there can't have been many viewers who would have predicted she actually did slap that little madam on Wednesday night! Seems like this may well turn into a case of the girl who cried wolf for young Miss Stape (or is she Dobbs now..?). Also this week, Justin's obsessive behaviour gets even more extreme, Gemma comes up with a plan for a wedding on a budget, and Leanne learns the truth about Damon's involvement in the Bistro. Up next in the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we share the news of the

For this week's bonus podcast, we tackle two more of your Listener Questions! First up, we ponder which characters aren't really suited to the jobs they currently have on the show, and suggest some options for a career change. With the Weatherfield Precinct now open for business, there's a plethora of new employment opportunities for our favourite characters, or maybe - shock, horror! - some could get jobs a little further afield? Next up, we tackle the issue of the Bailey family, as after nearly four years on the show, many viewers feel that they're still being underwritten. What are the reasons behind this? We've certainly got our theories...

Here we are again, with Episode #560 of the podcast, where we talk about what went on in Weatherfield between the 23rd and the 26th January (Episodes #10858 - 10863) After last week's cliffhanger of Audrey driving off to the Peak District with a dead body strapped to the roof, we must admit that it was a bit of a disappointment to see the car right back outside Number 8 on Monday's episode. The scene with Stephen desperately trying to make the roof box sink into the canal later on did make us laugh, we admit, but is that what Corrie's going for with this storyline? We discuss the evidence! Meanwhile, it's Alya to the rescue again when Blake gets a bit stabby in the Bistro on Wednesday - but will Weatherfield's latest superhero manage to survive the second extremist attack in a month? Also this week, Tyrone and Fiz dress up for a bit of role play, Daisy's mum comes to town, and there's a chinchilla killer on the loose! Next up on the podcast it's time for The Kabin, where we see how Mollie Gallagher got on in

For this week's bonus podcast, we take an in-depth look at the character of Bev Unwin, the flirty barmaid mother of Shelley with a bit of an eye for the younger man! During her main stint in the show in the early 2000s, Bev mostly played a supporting role in her daughter's various dramas, but she's still someone who a lot of Corrie fans look back fondly on, and were pleased to see return to the show for a spell in 2015 - although the circumstances that saw her back on the cobbles were certainly not what anyone would have wanted...

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 16th and the 20th January (Episodes #10852 - 10857). Everyone's been saying for months now that Stephen's body count wouldn't stay at one, and in this week's Corrie, he finally claimed his second victim. Alas - poor Teddy! Punched to death... As we mourn his passing (and celebrate our correct prediction from a few weeks ago that the roof box would eventually be used to carry a corpse!), we can't help but wonder about how Stephen's going to get himself out of this mess... Speaking of bumbling bumper-offers, Fiz and Tyrone discover the extent of Hope's obsession with John Stape this week, and we actually quite appreciated the fact that they didn't fly off the handle! Also this week, Daisy's got a secret admirer, Damon gets his feet right under the table at the Bistro and Summer has her first collapse of 2023. Not a whole lot of Corrie news this week, but the announcement that the Corrie tour will soon be including Weatherfield Precin

Back to celebrate all things silly in Corrie over the past twelve months, it's the Bobbins Awards 2022! Now you know we're big Coronation Street fans here, but every year around this time, we do like to poke fun at our favourite show by pointing out the characters, storylines and plot points that didn't quite hit the mark. From the Weatherfield residents that made us facepalm thanks to their idiotic decisions or stupid secret keeping to the coincidences, contrivances and story developments that needed a generous amount of suspension of disbelief, The Bobbins Awards is basically just a chance for us to let of steam for two hours - we hope it's just as cathartic for you to listen to it as it was for us to record!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the Episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 8th and the 13th January 2023 (Episodes #10846 - 10851). This week, we said an unexpected goodbye to Jacob, who leaves the cobbles following a close shave with a drugs sniffer dog at the Bistro - and a serious threat from Damon. Also on the way out this week was Lauren, who skips town following her dad's arrest, leaving Max to face the wrath of the community alone in the wake of last week's bombing. Meanwhile, Gemma and Bernie look set to enter the world of childminding, Daisy's attempts to keep Daniel on his toes nearly backfire, and Summer makes a shocking discovery about Mike that puts her in a very dangerous situation by the end of the week... With not much in the way of news to cover this week, we skip the Kabin and head straight to the feedback section, where we hear some of our listeners' thoughts on the recent goings on in Weatherfield. 00:15:02 - Street Talk 02:04:31 - Feedback

It's the start of 2023, so time to gaze into that crystal ball once more to find out what's going to be happening in Coronation Street in the next twelve months! How will Max's story come to an end? Who else will fall victim to Stephen? What drama is in store for the precinct?Tune in and find out (and you'd better do it quick before something happens on Corrie to prove us wrong!) 00:01:38 - Looking Back on Last Year's Predictions 00:17:24 - Michael's Predictions 00:38:48 - Gemma's Predictions 00:52:05 - Listener Predictions

In this episode of the podcast, we take a look back at the past year of Corrie as a whole, and offer our final opinions on the year 2022. From the highs to the lows and everything in between, we reflect on the stories, characters and production bits and pieces that really stood out to us during the year. Abi's baby drama, Fiz's two weddings, comebacks for Stephen, Wendy and Spider, and of course, Summer, Summer and more Summer! Plus, of course, as Conversation Street marked its tenth anniversary, we couldn't help but chat for a little bit towards the end about how we feel about that went too! A really fun chat with lots of praise and some well deserved criticism, we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did recording!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 2nd and the 4th January 2023 (Episodes #10840 - 10845). Well, Corrie sure knows how to start the year with a bang! Also, a splash. And a thwack. Yep, whether or not you enjoyed them, it can't be argued that this week's episodes weren't at least memorable, with the racists' attempted bombing of the Weatherfield peace festival taking centre stage. As Spider lays in hospital following a fateful (but funny) encounter with Griff in the ginnel, Alya saves the day in an act of... heroism? Stupidity? Sometimes those two can be so close... Also this week, one of Joseph's teachers makes the baffling decision to send him home after he uses sign language at break time, but if you thought that was unrealistic, just wait to find out what happens after Gemma marches up the school to complain.. Meanwhile, Roy gets to grips with his new phone, Esther and Mike's masks begin to slip, and Stephen takes advantage of Teddy's memory l

On our first podcast of 2023, we chat about goings on in Weatherfield during the run up to New Year, covering the episodes shown between the 28th and the 31st December (Episodes #10835 - 10839) We may have been wrong about Griff plotting something big to coincide with the New Year's Eve celebrations, but it was full steam ahead in the Stephen story, where we almost saw Corrie's latest killer claim his second victim. Dodgy CGI eyeballs aside, the final shot of Saturday's episode certainly had us excited for what's to come in this story, though we can't help but feel that Stephen's going to be loitering shadily around the Street for a little while yet. Speaking of Corrie killers, has Todd uncovered an unsavoury secret from Laurence's past? Yeah, we doubt that one, somehow. Also this week, Summer reunites with Aaron, Roy's basically just asking for trouble by continuing to insist he doesn't need a phone, and Peter sets himself a new project for 2023. Street Talk: 00:09:44 Listener Feedback: 01:48:40

Another year has come and gone, and that can only mean one thing: another Conversation Street Awards! Who were the Top Lad and Top Lass of 2022? Which surprise twist had us crying out "By 'Eck!"? Who was the wrongest Wrong 'Un, and has Jenny managed to snag the Flamin' Nora award for the eighth year in a row? Listen in to find out!

On our latest podcast, we chat about what's been going on in Weatherfield over the Christmas weekend, covering the episodes shown between the 23rd and the 26th December (Episodes #10829 - 10834). Corrie may have played it a bit safe this Christmas - there certainly weren't any major exits, shocking twists or, dare we say it, cars driving over cliffs into the sea in Weatherfield this year - but there was definitely some heartwarming stuff if you were in the mood for a bit of romance and yuletide magic. We've certainly not seen eye to eye on the podcast about this whole wedding for Fiz and Tyrone, but one thing we were certainly in agreement with was how pleased we were to see Evelyn back on the show for the ceremony - but exactly where has she been, we wonder..? And while we're on the subject of romance, wasn't Daniel and Daisy's engagement just lovely? Now if only Daniel would stop being an old fuddy-duddy, maybe they've got a chance of living happily ever after! Also this week, George has a little surprise w

Christmas is nearly here, and along with it comes our somewhat erratic recording schedule, so this week's podcast just covers the episodes of Corrie shown between the 19th and the 21st December (Episodes #10825 - 10828). After making his mysterious debut during last Friday's trip to Weatherfield, Jacob's father Damon is fully revealed this week, and with him comes a surprising revelation about Jacob's relationship with Harvey! And that's not the only twist Corrie had in store for us either, as Griff's secret benefactor was revealed on Monday's episode too - and yep, it's definitely someone we know! Speaking of bombshells, Max's racist camping trip goes a bit awry on Wednesday when a shady looking device in the boot of Griff's car detonates, leading Spider to finally reveal his secret identity to Toyah. Also this week, Daisy nervously awaits her test results, Fiz nearly inadvertently derails Tyrone's secret wedding plans, and George buys Eileen a new sofa for Christmas - though we suspect there may be a tiny p