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Our extra content for Episode 412 of the podcast is a review of the second half of our 1960s Corrie box set. 1965 to 1969 saw some big changes to the Street, including the introduction of an outdoor set and the construction of the maisonettes opposite the terraced houses. It was also the period where Betty Turpin and Bet Lynch made their debuts, and big stunts like the train crashing through the viaduct and the collapse of Number 7 kept viewers hooked. In this discussion, we go over stories we enjoyed, characters that made the biggest impression, and our thoughts on what the box set can teach us about life in the 60s.

On our latest podcast, we cover the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 30th March and the 3rd April (Episodes #10,042 - 10,044). This week sees the start of the new reduced schedule, and we start off the Street Talk section sharing our thoughts on how it feels to only get three episodes a week - and ones that were never originally intended to be shown this way either! That's followed by a discussion of the latest goings on in the Yasmeen storyline - has she finally seen through Geoff's lies and manipulation? Also this week, David gets a taste for danger, Aled gets his hearing aids fitted, and Charles plays by his own rules. Next up on the show, we celebrate the news of Sally Carman and Joe Duttine's engagement in The Kabin, and we finish off the podcast with some feedback, including a quick go at a fun Corrie game suggested by one listener. Street Talk - 00:07:32 The Kabin - 01:15:43 Feedback - 01:22:09

For April Fools' Day 2017, we flexed our creative muscles to come up with a profile of one of Corrie's most well-loved background characters: factory foreman Dirk. Over the course of three quarters of an hour, we led listeners down a merry path, recounting a completely fabricated tale of Dirk's life on the Street, stretching all the way from 1960 to the present day. We've re-uploaded it to our feed because, well, we all need something silly to lose ourselves in at the moment, so hit the play button, kick back and enjoy!

For our bonus content this week, we tackle some questions sent in by a pair of listeners. First up, we're tasked with giving the Street a bit of a makeover, closing all the businesses and opening new ones in their place. What kind of business do the residents of Weatherfield need, who would run them, and would they be interesting to watch? We go in depth with our thoughts! Next up, we're asked which characters we'd want to be friends with in real life. As neither of us are exactly social butterflies (well, we have spent Friday night for the past eight years recording a podcast!!), this wasn't necessarily the easiest of questions, but we certainly gave it a good shot!

With no Friday Corrie to watch this week, we're coming at you early, chatting about the episodes shown between the 23rd and the 25th March in the UK (Episodes #10,038 - 10,041). This week, a bombshell from Shona sees David's self-destructive side come bubbling to the surface, and Emma realises that Seb might not be as over Alina as he'd previously claimed... Meanwhile, Ken gets a telling off from Charles after smuggling Eccles into Stillwaters, Evelyn's blossoming romance with Arthur is back on track, and Gemma dreams of freshly laundered children. We finish off the podcast with more of your feedback, including one listener's theory on how Geoff's escort may play into his dastardly schemes. Street Talk - 00:10:57 Feedback - 01:25:12

This week, we learned the sad news of beloved entertainer Roy Hudd's death, so in tribute, our bonus material for Episode 410 is a character profile of Archie Shuttleworth, Corrie's merry mortician. Despite only being a prominent feature of Corrie for a year or so in the early 2000s, Archie's big personality and even bigger heart made him a real favourite for many viewers - and his role in uncovering the truth about dastardly Richard Hillman didn't hurt either! Archie Shuttleworth, a true Corrie legend - we're not wrong!

On our latest podcast, we have a natter about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 16th and the 20th March (Episodes #10,032 - 10,037). Another fab week on the cobbles, we thought, helped in no small part a the focus on some of the older members of the cast. Yasmeen's torment at the hands of evil Geoff continued to keep us hooked, whilst the prospect of a blossoming romance for Evelyn provided a nice bit of character development for the usually very guarded granny. And as for the bonkers goings on at Stillwaters, from Claudia in full-on fencing gear to Norris' fear that Freda has been indoctrinated into some sort of cult.. just wonderful! We round off the podcast with a bit of listener feedback, including a voicemail from across the pond and a big thank you to a listener who's sent us a fascinating look at what a 1990 issue of Woman magazine thought Corrie would look like in 2020... Street Talk - 00:13:17 Feedback - 02:06:38

In this special one-off episode, we chat about the potential consequences that the coronavirus pandemic may have on Coronation Street. We really did want to avoid bringing up the subject, but with this week's news that Corrie is to move to three episodes a week and rumblings of kissing scene bans and isolation of cast members, it seems like it's become something we had to address. Hopefully, for those of you who are sick of hearing about COVID-19, you can just not listen to this episode and be safe in the knowledge that we'll do our best to keep future podcasts coronavirus-free wherever possible. If you do want to hear our thoughts on how we think the production, stories and broadcasts could be affected, though - and whether we think Corrie should even touch on the pandemic at all in its scripts - then you've come to the right place!

On our extra podcast this week, we take a look at the character of Ali Neeson, who bowed out of Weatherfield on Friday night following his scrap with Gary. We investigate the doctor's complicated history, from new families to new names, share our thoughts on how his exit was handled, and speculate if we'll ever see him back on the Street again.

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 9th and the 13th March (Episodes #10,026 to 10,031). It was a really satisfying set of episodes this week, we thought, with plenty of lovely character moments that hit just the right notes - Ken's emotional goodbye to Eccles and Number 1, Roy standing up for Nina and her gradual opening up to him, Yasmeen's turmoil as she's torn between her granddaughter and her husband... all top stuff! And for the action fans among us, we had a pretty epic scrap between Ali and Gary too. Next up on the podcast, it's time for The Kabin, where we delve into the planning documents for the proposed Coronation Street Experience, an extension to the current tour that looks very exciting indeed. We finish off the show with more listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:15:26 The Kabin - 02:12:08 Feedback - 02:49:17

This week saw the online release of Chapter 2: Zach, the sci-fi short from Dom Stephenson and starring a number of Corrie actors including Ryan Prescott, who speaks to the podcast this week in an exclusive interview. As well as telling us how he got involved in the project and what it was like to film, there's plenty of Corrie chat too as Ryan reflects on his two years playing Ryan Connor.

On Episode 407 of the podcast, we talk about all things Corrie for the week of the 2nd to the 6th March (Episodes 10,020 to 10,025). This week saw marriage number two for Sarah-Lou, as Adam Barlow takes her up the aisle in a swanky hotel ceremony. In a nice change to the usual Corrie wedding drama, the couple get hitched without a hitch, and a lot of the focus is on Daniel and Sine- er, Bethany, who bows out of the show this week to start a new life as a London magazine writer. She's not the only character disappearing off into the sunset this week, as - after a change of heart from fickle firestarter Hope - Jade is shown the door. In The Kabin, we share our thoughts on Chapter 2: Zach, the newly released short film from Dom Stephenson starring a number of Corrie actors, and we finish off the show with some listener feedback, including a theory from an eagle-eyed listener, who's spotted something that may well hint as to what Ray's plans are for the Street... Street Talk: 00:12:03 The Kabin: 01:51:12 Feedback

A few weeks ago, we shared our thoughts on the Corrie episodes from 1960, and now it's time to cover what we've seen from 1961-1964. From big moments we'd read about before but never actually seen like Christine Hardman threatening to jump off the factory roof and Dennis smuggling sea lions into the Rovers, to characters we never realised how much we'd love - we're looking at you, Minnie Caldwell! - we really did have a blast watching these episodes!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 24th and the 28th February (episodes 10,014 to 10,019). Cluckin' 'eck - after an iffy few weeks, Corrie is certainly back on form! This week, there's a murder most fowl at number 6 as bad egg Geoff firmly asserts himself at the top of the Metcalfe pecking order. Meanwhile, Beth ruffles Sarah's feathers at her hen do, Tracy offers Ken a poultry amount for number 1 and starts a bidding war, and Ray hatches a plan to get back at Abi - but will he pullet off? Now, because of a bit of a webspace issue (yes, we've been talking far too much this month!) combined with that pesky 29th February, we've had to split Episode 406 in two, and our discussion on the Corrie episodes we've been watching from 1961-1964 will be uploaded in its own mini episode tomorrow, so keep an eye out for that! We just have time to round off this podcast with some feedback, including some Canadian listeners' thoughts on the special 10,000th epis

On our latest podcast, we discuss the goings on in Weatherfield between the 17th and the 21st February (episodes 10,008 to 10,013). This week, we got to see some characters living with the consequences of some unwise decisions made last Friday; namely, Abi blowing up Ray's car and Maria's sexy session on the sofa with dishy Doctor Ali. Meanwhile, Edison's reaction to James' big reveal is far from ideal, and Tara says ta-ra after Chesney turns Frescho's marketing campaign into a laughing stock (though, to be fair, it seemed pretty ludicrous to us from the start..). Up next on the podcast, we're chuffed to be joined for a chat by Kevin Kennedy, aka Corrie's binman turned supermarket manager Curly Watts. Kevin reflects on his time on the Street, responds to those persistent rumours of a Curly comeback, and shares some stories about his time working with Corrie legends including Sarah Lancashire and Pat Phoenix. In The Kabin section, we share new details on Corrie's 60th anniversary book, due to be published in O

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th February (episodes 10,002 to 10,007). In a string of episodes that culminated in Valentine's Day, love, sex and romance was certainly on the minds of a lot of characters this week. When slimy Ray books an executive hotel suite for Alya, there's only one thing on his mind, and when Abi finds out his true colours, she plots an explosive revenge. Meanwhile, the future train wreck that is Daniel and Bethany's blossoming romance hurtles along its track, Seb's heart's aflutter as Alina finds work in the factory, and Gary's plans to propose to Maria take a bit of a detour after she mistakenly thinks he's back to his loan sharky ways. Up next on the podcast, we do a classic character profile on Harry Hewitt, one of the Corrie originals who we've been particularly enjoying watching on our 60s marathon. That's followed by some sad news for meerkat fans in the Kabin, and we round off the podcast on some of your thoughts on t

On this week's podcast, we cover the goings on in Weatherfield between the 3rd and the 7th February, which of course culminated in Friday's very special 10,000th episode. There was nostalgia aplenty as a stellar cast of characters boarded the party bus for a trip to Blackpool to scatter Dennis Tanner's ashes, but in true Corrie fashion, not everything went quite to plan... Also this week, there's more awkwardness for Bethany and Daniel, Nina sleeps rough, and a magic trick gone wrong leaves Yasmeen's body in tact but her soul crushed. After Street Talk, we keep that nostalgia meter ramped right up as we delve into the a discussion of Corrie's first seven episodes, broadcast in December of 1960. We've recently been devouring our way through a Corrie 60s box set, and in this feature, we share our first thoughts on where it all started. That's followed by some interesting teases from Iain Macleod about Corrie's upcoming diamond anniverary celebrations in The Kabin, and in the feedback section, we hear some liste

This week on the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 27th and the 31st January. It doesn't happen all too often, but we do quite like it when storylines cross over in unexpected ways, and we did think that linking the story of Daniel not getting Bertie vaccinated with Maria's miscarriage really was quite clever on Wednesday. On the whole, though, we weren't too impressed by this week's offerings from Corrie, and if, like us, you don't find baby stories particularly riveting, you may not have found a whole lot to like! And once Street Talk is over, the Kev the Crank-worthy rants and bants just keep on coming, as the middle section this week is the triumphant return of the Joni Awards! Now in its third year, the Jonis are a tongue-in-cheek opportunity for us to let off steam and have a good old moan about the past year's Corrie, be it improbable jumps in logic, Weatherfield residents who seemingly have a personality transplant, or the over-use of certain characters over

On our latest podcast, we have a good old natter about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 20th and the 24th January. Love it or hate it (and if you know us, you'll have a good idea what side we're on!), the Jade story took centre stage this week, in scenes that featured a runaway child, a vicious chopping board attack, and incredible jumps of logic (Paradise Lost = Hope's in the loft, anyone?) - this one certainly feels like it's building to a big climax! Also this week, the welcome return of Charlie, Tim's Vegas wife, and the genius move to have her working alongside Jenny in the Rovers; plus we say goodbye for now to Bernie, Shona and Max. Up next on the podcast, our third and final part of the review of the decade, focusing on Kate Oates' controversial era at the show's helm. That's followed by a discussion of Corrie reportedly allowing its stars to endorse products on social media in The Kabin, and we round things off with a few listener emails in the feedback section. Street Talk - 00:10:

We're in a bit of a festive mood in our latest podcast as this week, we're celebrating our 400th episode! And what better way to mark this podcasting milstone than by inviting Corrie legend Julie Hesmondhalgh onto the show to discuss her time playing fan favourite, Hayley Cropper? Before that, though, we crack on with a Street Talk covering the episodes broadcast in the UK between the 13th and the 17th January. Sadly, poor Yasmeen won't be raising a glass to toast our 400th show as this week, Geoff convinces her she's an alcoholic and should give up the booze for good! Meanwhile, Shona wakes from her coma but doesn't recognise David (maybe try losing the beard?), and - Kel Surprise! - Bernie's plan to catfish her ex ends up backfiring. Up next on the podcast, Michael chats to Julie Hesmondhalgh about what it was like to play such a Corrie legend for 15 years and what she's been up to since, including her recent charity work with 500 Acts of Kindness (do check it out!). That's followed by some hints about the