Coronation Street [News, Spoilers and Discussion]

JP Liz · 06-05-2009 1:29pm #1

Three more stars are being booted off Coronation Street as the soap tries to cut costs in the credit crunch.

Miseryguts Paula Carp, barmaid Poppy Morales and Norris Cole’s meek missus Mary Taylor leave our screens in weeks.

Bosses say the characters — who have only been on the series for around six months — have failed to make their mark on the ITV1 show.

A source said: “It’s a real shame they’re leaving but their characters haven’t made a huge impact and we haven’t got any more big storylines for them. We just can’t afford to keep them on.

“We can’t be sentimental and we felt their characters had run their course.

From The Sun

I cant say they will be missed - all rubbish characters

leahyl · 06-05-2009 1:55pm

JP Liz wrote: »

From The Sun

I cant say they will be missed - all rubbish characters

I actually don't even know who they are.....and i watch Corrie......definitely didn't make an impact!:D

Tupins · 06-05-2009 3:14pm

Hmm, it's unfortunate for the actors but I suppose sometimes characters come into the show and don't seem to be going anywhere - but surely that's down to their storylines??

Paula Carp I can understand as she clearly just came in for the whole story about her daughter (can't remember her name just now). Mary is quite a boring character but I don't think we've had enough of Poppy to judge really - she never really had any story lines of her own. I think she's got potential to be a good character. Like we don't really know anything about her - she could have some dark secret lurking :rolleyes:

jobucks · 07-05-2009 12:56pm

ya I actually though there was going to be something between herself and Lloyd and then it would all kick off with her and Liz... they really didn't give her a chance at all did they

JP Liz · 13-05-2009 11:44am

'Coronation Street' favourite Sunita Alahan is reportedly returning to the show after three years - with a glamorous new look.

Actress Shobna Gulati, who plays Sunita, has gone from brunette to blonde, and the Daily Mirror reports that her comeback is scheduled for later this year.

On her return Sunita is expected to make life very uncomfortable for her cheating ex-husband Dev (Jimmi Harkishin).

Sunita left Weatherfield in February 2006 after discovering that Dev had had several children with different women.

Sunita had not long given birth to twins and Dev was heartbroken that they and his wife would no longer be part of his everyday life.

The Mirror quotes a 'Coronation Street' source as saying: "Talks have been going on for some time to finalise a deal acceptable to all those who are involved.

"Sunita was a great character, so to have her back is exciting."

Ann22 · 14-05-2009 12:56am

Mary's no loss, though it was funny tonight with her trying to jump poor Norris. Looking forward to seeing Andrew Sachs' arrival...he seems like a sweet little man:o.
Poppy had potential for an affair with either Lloyd or Dev. Sunita was a nice person, it took me a minute to picture her though...can't imagine the blonde hair suiting her.
Paula I assume, is Julie's mother? I think she's very dull...her face seriously lacks expression.

JP Liz · 14-05-2009 11:32am

John Thomson is to become embroiled in a screen love triangle when his character returns to Weatherfield later this year.

The 40-year-old initially signed for three episodes as comedic kids' entertainer Jesse Chadwick.

Following his brief stint, which aired at the end of last year, it was announced in January that he would make a permanent comeback next month.

On returning to the cobbles, Jesse finds himself at the centre of a complicated love triangle between the lady of his affection, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver), and her new found half-sister, Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh).

According to the Daily Star, Julie manages to convince Jesse that she should be his stagehand, prompting her to become a Debbie McGee-style assistant. Their time spent together allegedly results in Jesse dumping Eileen after embarking on an affair with Julie.

A source said: "Eileen is devastated at losing Jesse - especially to Julie. She thought she had finally found a man she could trust."

JP Liz · 15-05-2009 3:51pm

Another two Coronation Street characters are to be written out of the show, Digital Spy can confirm.

Darryl Morton and Vicki Dankowska - played by Jonathan Dixon and Wanda Opalinska - will bow out of the show later this year owing to "natural story progression".

Meanwhile, Nikki Patel (below), who portrays Dev Alahan's (Jimmi Harkishin) daughter Amber Kalirai, will now appear on an "episodic" basis as opposed to an ongoing contractual one. Her storyline will see Amber leave for university in September and make numerous reappearances thereafter.

However, reports claiming that Andrew Whyment (Kirk Sutherland) it to be written out of the Weatherfield soap are unfounded as he recently signed another contract to remain with the show for at least another year.

A spokeswoman for the soap this afternoon told DS: "Some characters will be leaving Coronation Street later this year as part of natural story progression. Characters have always come and gone in Weatherfield, some stay for years, others pass through. This is not about cost cutting it is about storytelling."

Dixon, 20, joined Corrie in March 2007 and is now the only remaining original member of the Morton family - most of whom were axed last year. Polish actress Opalinska, meanwhile, first appeared on the Street in February 2007 and has mainly served as a background character at local knicker factory Underworld.

Other recent or upcoming storyline-based departures include Sharon Duce (Paula Carp), Sophiya Haque (Poppy Morales), Pattie Clare (Mary Taylor), Edward de Souza (Colin Grimshaw), Ayesha Dharker (Tara Mandal) and Andrew Sachs (Ramsay Clegg).

In March, Philip McGinley was written out of the show as his character Tom Kerrigan had 'run his course'.

MrVestek · 15-05-2009 3:57pm

Omg! Spoiler alert! I hear that kryten, the cat, rimmer and dave lister are due to make an appearence soon. Apparently kryten is going to go work in the knicker factory.

JP Liz · 02-06-2009 12:22pm

Source - Digital Spy

Former Coronation Street regulars Charlie Lawson and Nicholas Cochrane are to return to Weatherfield for a "big old McDonald wedding", Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

The duo, who play father and son Jim and Andy McDonald (below), return to filming at Manchester's Granada Studios later this month for their son and twin brother Steve's (Simon Gregson) second wedding to loudmouth barmaid Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly).

Speaking to DS, the soap's producer Kim Crowther said: "Lloyd [Mullaney] plays quite a major part in Steve's next wedding when Jim McDonald makes a reappearance. The thing that Jim gets embroiled in isn't what you'd expect, though."

She continued: "Lloyd manages to cause a rumpus at the nuptials without it all panning out as you'd think - considering Lloyd's going out with Liz, that is. Jim - and actually Andy, too - reappear, so it'll be a big old McDonald wedding."

A Corrie source added: "It's a lovely McDonald family reunion but as with all soap weddings, there's an extremely dramatic ending to the day."

Earlier this year, Steve and Becky's first wedding didn't go to plan when the blushing bride turned up at the register office in an inebriated state. The registrar subsequently refused to marry them.

Lawson briefly reprised his role as Jim at the end of 2007 for his former screen wife Liz's (Bev Callard) sham wedding to Vernon (Ian Reddington).

Cochrane, meanwhile, was last seen on the cobbles as Andy on February 20, 2004, when he left for a new life in Spain after serving as a witness at his brother's second marriage to Karen McDonald (Suranne Jones). Andy has since been cited in several scripts but has remained unseen.

Steve and Becky's "bigger and better" second nuptials are due to air in mid-August.

JP Liz · 10-06-2009 2:48pm

There are dramatic times coming up in Coronation Street.

Claire Peacock will try to throw herself off a hospital roof after miscarrying.

She loses the baby due to a potentially fatal blood clot on her lung.

Claire (Julia Haworth) and husband Ashley (Steven Arnold) are set to go through a rocky patch in their marriage and constantly row over cash. In heart-stopping scenes, Claire will collapse and be rushed to hospital, where doctors reveal to Ashley that his wife could die from a blood clot that’s formed, and also that she’s pregnant.

Claire will survive the op, but her baby won’t, leaving Claire so distraught she decides to end it all.

Ashley discovers her teetering on the hospital’s roof and says: “Claire, Claire, what are you doing? Please get away from the edge. What would the boys and me do without you?”

Claire responds: “Do you see everybody out there Ashley?

They’re normal people getting on with their lives…Why can’t I be normal Ashley? Why can’t I be normal?”

She then begs Ashley not to have her sectioned again.

Claire was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in 2006 suffering from severe post-natal depression after the birth of Freddie.

dlambirl · 10-06-2009 4:02pm

I dont like Claire as a character or Julia as an actress...

Not looking forward to these storylines, although i'm sure corrie writers will write them perfectly.

JP Liz · 15-06-2009 4:26pm

There is rumours of Karen McDonald returning

Epicurus · 16-06-2009 5:57pm

JP Liz wrote: »

There is rumours of Karen McDonald returning

I hope they stay rumours. Wouldn't like to see Karen back on the street, dont see any point to her.

...hmmm...not sure I like Claire and Ashley storyline - doesn't it seem rather pointless? (as I'm presuming she'll sort herself out within no time at all and Ashley and Claire will just go back to being invisible) ...also- the roof connection seems a bit strange given what happened with Casey (...I realise it wasn't technically a roof but near enough).

JP Liz · 16-06-2009 11:29pm

Jason and Tina get it on next week - David wont be happy

Epicurus · 18-06-2009 11:55pm

Coronation Street actor Craig Kelly will leave the ITV soap after less than a year on screen.
The 38-year-old former Queer As Folk actor - who plays Weatherfield's mysterious businessman Luke Strong - will bow out of the show later this year when his character disappears over suspicious circumstances.

A Corrie spokesperson commented: "Some characters arrive in Weatherfield and stay for years, others pass through affecting the lives of the residents, just as in real life.
"Luke will not be killed off and the door will be left open for a possible return in the future."
Kelly will film his final scenes in the coming months and remain on screen until October. Meanwhile, Alison King returns to filming from her maternity leave and will re-appear in Weatherfield at around the same time as Kelly's exit

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a160755/craig-kelly-quits-coronation-street.html

Very disappointed with this, really like Luke.

cartom · 24-06-2009 7:36pm

Yes , he is one of my favorites also. Maybe the will change the scrip.

Epicurus · 29-06-2009 12:44pm

Deliquent David Platt will be beaten to a bloody pulp by a mystery attacker in a gripping corrie whodunnit

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/2505402/Splattered-Platt-on-Coronation-Street.html

My money is on Gail.

JP Liz · 29-06-2009 1:24pm

David Platt will be beaten to a bloody pulp by a mystery attacker in a gripping Corrie whodunnit.
David, 18, played by Jack P Shepherd, is bludgeoned in a back alley and left bleeding and unconscious later this summer.

The bad boy recently put love rival Gary Windass up to a robbery to land him in jail. But he has made so many other enemies, the police won't know where to start hunting his assailant.

The main suspects in the attack are Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas), ex-girlfriend Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan), his mum's boyfriend Joe McIntyre (Reece Dinsdale) and Len Windass (Conor Ryan) - Gary's terrifying uncle.

Jason and Joe both have run-ins with David before the attack and without alibis they will be Weatherfield police's prime suspects.

Jason's bust-up with the hairdresser's gopher comes after David continues to harass his former girlfriend Tina - who is now dating Jason.

On the day of the attack, Jason calls David a "sick little weirdo" and pins him against a wall. He then growls: "Maybe I should teach you a lesson you'll never forget."

Depressive Joe - who is addicted to painkillers - is equally hellbent on revenge after David encourages his mum and Joe's girlfriend Gail (Helen Worth) to dump him, leaving him with no home and no money.

Viewers will see a seething and simmering Joe sat alone in his van close to Coronation Street minutes before the attack.

Even his ex-love Tina, who was threatened by David just prior to his beating, is also a suspect. She has no alibi either and calls into the Rovers Return seconds before the attack looking for Jason.

Meanwhile, the whole Windass family is out for David's blood after he egged on Gary to take part in the robbery - before turning him into the cops.

When Uncle Len finds out, he wants revenge.

A Street insider told TV Biz: "David's assailant will be kept a closely-guarded secret.

"Apart from Joe and Jason, Len could very well be the violent attacker or Tina may just have had enough of David's antics. Or could it be someone else?"

David's behaviour has made him so unpopular with viewers that Oasis legend Noel Gallagher, 42, has actually talked about giving him a pasting.

The Mancunian star told fans earlier this year: "Coronation Street is such an institution. I love it.

"I could just have a walk-on part. A little, tiny part. Preferably punching David Platt's face in. And then go on to his mum."

About flipping time someone bait him

Oliverdog · 29-06-2009 6:39pm

I'd be in front of Gallagher.

dlambirl · 30-06-2009 9:51am

Ah brilliant!!! Its about time....

sineadCharl · 30-06-2009 9:58am

Finally!! I've been waiting years for him to get a slap!
He's such a weird little thing. Had the biggest boil on his face for weeks, couldn't stop staring at it . He just freaks me out!!
used to live in Manchester and had to walk past the studios everyday. One day I was out shopping and saw someone I recognised but didn't know where from, but waved over because I didn't want to seem rude.....turned out it was Ken Barlow...shamer! he must have thought i was some nut ball fan.

Epicurus · 02-07-2009 11:18am

VETERAN actor Andrew Sachs' Corrie character will be killed off by a heart attack

The Fawlty Towers legend, 79, wanted to stay on in Weatherfield after his current three-month stint as Ramsay Clegg.
But producers ignored his pleas and he will depart in a tragic summer storyline. We told last month how Ramsay was set to fly to Australia, breaking Emily Nugent's heart. It left open the possibility of him returning. But in a new twist, he collapses and dies boarding the jet.
A source on the ITV1 soap said: "Andrew's character was only meant to be temporary but his departure will be dramatic."
Ramsay, estranged half-brother of Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden), had flown in from Australia. He failed to build bridges with newsagent Norris but did win the heart of Emily (Eileen Derbyshire). She took him to see her murdered husband's grave.
Now Emily will plead for Ramsay to be buried in Weatherfield not Oz.
Andrew won his Corrie role after he was taunted in cruel phone calls from Radio 2 pair Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand.
He said after he landed the job: "I'm here for three months. They have an option for another three months. I would want to do it if it's still a nice story."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/2511831/Fawlty-ticker.html

JP Liz · 05-07-2009 6:20pm

Corrie's Reece Dinsdale is quitting the Street - despite being offered a massive pay rise to stay.

Stunned soap bosses wanted to up his £100,000-a-year salary by a third so he'd carry on playing Gail Platt's pill-popping lover Joe McIntyre.

But Reece, 49, is turning his back on Weatherfield beacuse he's scared of being typecast. His character will be killed off next year when he takes an accidental overdose of painkillers.

Last night a Corrie source said: "Reece has been a massive hit and top brass thought they could strike a long-term deal. He was offered a massive pay rise but he turned it down.

"Executives were surprised. They wanted him to but he's wriggled off the hook."

Viewers have already seen kitchen fitter Joe get hooked on painkillers to cope with a back injury, and he'll soon go to drug dealers to feed his habit, turning on unlucky-in-love partner Gail.

Reece - who was in hit sitcom Home To Roost with John Thaw - joined Corrie in April 2008, saying talented actress Michelle Keegan, who plays his onscreen daughter Tina, was the reason. A Coronation Street spokesman said: "We wish Reece all the best."

He must not want the cash

Epicurus · 05-07-2009 7:21pm

great, what with that and Davids upcoming assault, we'll be lumbered with more of tragic Gail Platt stories.

JP Liz · 09-07-2009 2:01pm

Steve McDonald’s new bride will be saved from a jail sentence for dealing drugs – by Mother Teresa.

Becky (Katherine Kelly, 29) spends her wedding night in a cell, framed by a dodgy cop and her ex, Slug.

She tells Steve (Simon Gregson, 33) her only chance is if he tracks down “Mother Teresa” – a dealer who used to supply her and Slug with drugs.

Poor Becky

Oliverdog · 11-07-2009 4:42pm

No problem. Last time I saw her she could stroll out of the cell, right between the bars. And she's got a chest like a guardsman's back.

BaileysComet · 11-07-2009 5:00pm

Epicurus wrote: »

great, what with that and Davids upcoming assault, we'll be lumbered with more of tragic Gail Platt stories.

Oh, snap! That's almost exactly what I said when I heard that Joe was leaving. A bittersweet announcement.

JP Liz · 15-07-2009 3:42pm

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/2535738/Jack-Duckworth-quits-Coronation-Street.html

<H2 class=padding-bottom-7 style="FONT-SIZE: 1.05em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.05em">CORRIE legend Jack Duckworth is moving out of Weatherfield - but bosses have reassured fans he will not be leaving the show.

Actor Bill Tarmey, 68 - who has played Jack for 30 years - is cutting back on acting after health problems.

Viewers will see pigeon-fancier Jack move out of the house he shared with late wife Vera (Liz Dawn) - and into the plush digs of millionaire new love Connie Rathbone (Rita May) in the fictional suburb of Middleton.

Bill made the decision to cut back on his role after talks with Coronation Street supremo Kim Crowther.

But the star will remain in the ITV1 soap, popping back to film scenes in the Rovers Return and Roy's Rolls. ...............

</H2>

Lollipop95 · 15-07-2009 8:23pm

Well, I'm sure anyone who has read Inside Soap magazine will know

Joe is leaving and rumours she will be killed off as he takes a drug overdose. Michelle Keegen, who play Tina said that the exit would be emotional and dramatic and that she didn't want Reece Dinsdale(Joe) to leave and said that she would be crying when the exit was filmed. Corrie bosses tried to persuade Reece Dinsdale to stay but he decided it was time to move on

:eek:

JP Liz · 16-07-2009 12:07pm

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/2537768/Coronation-Street-legend-Rita-quits-Kabin.html

Rita quits Kabin

JP Liz · 06-08-2009 1:41pm

Luke Strong is about to flee to Brazil - after fleecing £90,000 from Rosie Webster.
The factory boss takes the poor little rich girl to bed - and then to the cleaners.

The gullible teenager has been flashing the cash - she splashed out on a Porsche - since her jailed kidnapper John Stape paid her £125,000 to ease his conscience.

Luke, played by Craig Kelly, has been lying about owning, rather than just running, the Underworld knickers factory.

But he needs to get out before the real owner Carla (Alison King) returns from her extended trip to Los Angeles.

Luke, realising Rosie is infatuated with him, tells her he needs £90,000 for an investment that will make them both rich.

He claims he can do this by selling Rosie (Helen Flanagan) his alleged share of the factory.

So her parents don't spoil his plan, Luke convinces her to keep the deal secret, saying: "Imagine their faces when you make your big announcement. It will be brilliant."

Luke, after a night of nookie, persuades Rosie to transfer her money to his account, saying his solicitor will draw up papers the next day.

But he withdraws the cash and books a one-way flight to Rio.

Rosie will be left reeling when she realises she has been duped.

Craig, 38, revealed in June that he was leaving the ITV1 soap.

He said: "I've had a ball as Luke - and though it has been fun, I always knew he would be a character that would enter the Street in mysterious circumstances, ruffle feathers, make his mark and leave.

"Being in Corrie was something I wanted to do but I didn't want to stay too long."

jos28 · 06-08-2009 5:41pm

It will be worth watching just to see Rosie Webster get what she deserves:D

dlambirl · 07-08-2009 10:29am

Brilliant!!!

I can imagine that Rosie putting on that stupid pout!!

JP Liz · 07-08-2009 10:49am

Rosie and Sally's faces look will be priceless when they find out

JP Liz · 19-08-2009 10:54am

Boyzone hunk

Keith Duffy is making a sensational return to Coronation Street.

The 34-year-old pop star has been in comeback talks with producers this week.

Duffy played barman Ciaran McCarthy for two years before leaving the ITV1 soap in 2005 to spend more time with his family.

Writers want to bring the charmer back to team up with old pal Peter Barlow on his gastro-pub venture to rival the Rovers.

Ladies' man Ciaran could also make a play for ex-girlfriend Sunita Parekh (Shobna Gulati), also returning to Weatherfield later this year.

Dubliner Keith is currently on a reunion tour with Boyzone stars Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch but has always been keen to resume his TV career.

He is set to sign a six-month deal with an option to extend it by six months. During his time on the street, Ciaran was involved in a string of romantic entanglements with women including Sunita, Tracy Barlow and Bev Unwin.

He also proved his bravery by dashing into a burning building to rescue Sunita and husband Dev.

A Corrie source said last night: "Everything is in place for him to return in the New Year. It's exciting to have him back."

Flowertot · 19-08-2009 7:59pm

jos28 wrote: »

It will be worth watching just to see Rosie Webster get what she deserves:D

its about time never liked her anyway:):):)

Meller · 20-08-2009 12:18pm

WHAT

Keith Duffy's going back to Corrie?!!

Ringo you traitor! :mad:

keefg · 20-08-2009 12:28pm

JP Liz wrote: »

she splashed out on a Porsche

Not being picky

but she doesn't drive a Porsche, it's a PGO Cevennes so that was only 30k of her money spent. Plenty left for Luke to get his hands on.

JP Liz · 20-08-2009 12:34pm

Tony Gordon will confess to Roy Cropper about how he had Liam Connor murdered.

The twisted businessman had his love rival run over during his stag party.

Tony (Gray O’Brien, 40)makes the revelation to café owner Roy after a health scare leaves him determined to come clean about his sins.

Roy (David Neilson, 59) is by Tony’s side when he collapses and is rushed to hospital.

He agrees to keep him company as he recovers. But in tense scenes Tony reveals: “You’re a good man Roy Cropper. So I need to make a confession to you.

“I killed him Roy‚ I killed Liam, I killed Liam!”

Roy begs Tony to tell the police. Fans will have to wait and see whether Tony does the right thing or if Roy turns him in.

Either way, Tony’s new romance with sexy Maria Connor (Samia Smith, 25) is going to end in tears as she finally learns the truth.

Liam was Maria’s husband and the father of her son.

But Tony has since wormed his way into her life.

JennyMaguire · 20-08-2009 12:42pm

Whats this about Peter opening a new bar?

JP Liz · 20-08-2009 1:51pm

JennyMaguire wrote: »

Whats this about Peter opening a new bar?

The Rovers Return is to get a rival for business from Coronation Street's drinkers - a swanky new wine bar.
Bookie Peter Barlow takes on the boozers' institution with a flash gaff that swaps Newton & Ridley ales for European lagers.

The bar and eatery - in the disused Turner's Joinery building - will also have a wine cellar for more "upmarket" clientele. It will be the first-ever boozer to open on the same cobbled road as the Rovers - although there are other pubs nearby.

Peter wants Leanne to run the place and even plans to sell the bookie to finance it all. But Ken is not keen on his alcoholic son to be involved in this venture.

The storyline will air in October.

Johnnnybravo · 22-08-2009 12:14pm

Meller wrote: »

WHAT Keith Duffy's going back to Corrie?!!

Ringo you traitor! :mad:

lol:D

road_high · 25-08-2009 4:23pm

I would love to see Mad Maya return for some more hell raising

.
Defo my favourite character of the last few years, she was so off the wall...they didn't kill her off iirc. Just off to the looney bin :cool:

Johnnnybravo · 25-08-2009 4:49pm

mfitzy wrote: »

I would love to see Mad Maya return for some more hell raising .
Defo my favourite character of the last few years, she was so off the wall...they didn't kill her off iirc. Just off to the looney bin :cool:

Oh god yea forgot all about her, the mad yoke that was having it away with Dev wadnt it?

road_high · 25-08-2009 4:53pm

Johnnnybravo wrote: »

Oh god yea forgot all about her, the mad yoke that was having it away with Dev wadnt it?

I think they were engaged and all but then Sunita had a brain tumour and Dev realised he still loved her... the rest wrote itself

. Basically she kidnapped them all and tried to blow them up above Devs shop..and she fire bombed the other shops

. Pure legend she was/is...and didn't she dog-nap Tyrone's dog as well ??

JP Liz · 26-08-2009 4:31pm

Liam Connor will be rolling in his grave as his killer Tony Gordon proposes to his widow.

The Corrie murderer pops the question to Maria right next to Liam's grave on the anniversary of his death.

Removing his wedding ring, Tony (Gary O'Brien, 40) tells Maria,: "I've never felt like I do about you with anyone else, even Carla.

"You and the baby are everything. Marry me Maria."

Fans will be screaming at their TVs when Maria (Samia Smith, 25) repllies: Yes, yes of course. Of course I will. On Tony I love you so much."

Maria moves close to Liam's grave and whispers to him: "You know I'll always remember you."

Oliverdog · 28-08-2009 11:31am

Ahh - isn't that nice.

I think they'll settle down and have a long and happy marriage, probably taking the place of Jack and Vera Duckworth in viewers' affections.

Either that, or . . . .

Deise Tom · 04-09-2009 7:47pm

JP Liz wrote: »

From The Sun

I cant say they will be missed - all rubbish characters

I think if Norris and Mary were given some good stories they would have made a great couple. The night she was dancing inside the van in the street was very funny. Pity some-one had not seen Norris come out of the van after seeing it moving. The gossip around weather-firld would be fab.

JP Liz · 17-09-2009 10:24am

Kevin Webster's clandestine affair with Molly Dobbs in Coronation Street is to take a tragic turn for the worse when Kevin's wife Sally is diagnosed with breast cancer.

Producers at the Weatherfield soap are working hand-in-hand with a panel of breast cancer experts and charities to ensure that Sally's story is portrayed as realistic as possible.

Over the coming months, Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and his mistress Molly (Vicky Binns) continue meeting in secret for steamy sessions at a motel behind their respective partners' backs. However, the pair reach a crossroads in their affair when Molly asks Kevin to make a decision about their potential future together.

Kevin's world comes crashing down around him, though, when Sally - played by 46-year-old Sally Whittaker - breaks the tragic news that she has found a lump on her breast and has been diagnosed with the disease.

Unbeknown to her family, Sally has kept her shock discovery a secret until the doctors informed her of the biopsy results. On hearing the life-changing news, a guilt-ridden Kevin is forced to choose between supporting his wife and family through the turbulent time ahead or continue seeing Molly.

Speaking of the plot, Whittaker said: "I do know women who have suffered or are suffering from breast cancer. For the last year, I have been fundraising for breast cancer charities and am a long-standing patron for The Genesis Appeal. So, when I was told about this storyline I was determined to do it justice for all the women out there who are going through what Sally is."

She continued: "A few years ago, I found a lump and was sent to get it checked out straight away. I was lucky that it proved to be nothing but the time spent waiting to find out the results was agonising."

A Coronation Street spokesperson added: "Breast cancer is a disease which affects so many women and their families. We are keen to ensure that the storyline accurately reflects the many problems and issues faced by breast cancer sufferers."

Sally will receive the devastating news in December.

Producers uncharacteristically took the decision to release story information earlier than usual to enable the show to work openly and closely with its panel of experts.

Should be a good storyline if handled and acted well - Corrie dont do many cancer storylines except for Alma

Deise Tom · 17-09-2009 11:40am

JP Liz wrote: »

Should be a good storyline if handled and acted well - Corrie dont do many cancer storylines except for Alma

Well done to Corri for doing such a story, but why could it not be testicular cancer. Maybe, its just me, but i think we hear alot about Breast Cancer, but dont hear enough about testicular cancer. How often do you hear of fellows on TV saying that they check themselves out. I think the only one to get it in the soaps i watch is Zac Dingle.

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