Corrie

Dev's acting has been even worse than usual tonight?. I don't know how the other people in his scenes manage to keep a straight face - he's like a parody.

He's gorgeous! That Bernie is a lucky woman

Doodledog, to be fair he did drive the other actress to alcohol

Yes *Calendargirl I hope Daisy gets her marching orders, but like you I doubt it!
Whenever she comes into the shot, I have to turn the sound down!

Doodledog I totally agree to the point where I cannot understand he still has a job there. I think he is dire.

The pairing of Dev and Bernie is ridiculous and the storyline with him jigging around like a teenager is quite sick making he’s an awful actor how he is still in Corrie I ll never know
Bernies not a very likeable character either
I can’t find anything to like about Daisy either
I think Ronnie is a big improvement on greasy Johnny ( he is easier on the eye for sure) I never could see Johnny and Jenny together and Ronnie is also an improvement on the rest of his family who are all such dreadful actors

Why do I watch Corrie and not only watch it but look forward to it ??? ???

BlueBelle: I feel the same and keep hoping it will improve. I’m a regular viewer of “Classic Coronation Street” on ITV3 each afternoon and it is in a different league, with believable story lines, convincing characters and humour!!

Why do I watch Corrie and not only watch it but look forward to it?

Because we’ve watched it most of our lives, it fills up a harmless hour a few times a week, we feel we know most of the characters, even though we don’t, occasionally, very occasionally, there are genuine classic storylines and acting, and finally, it gives us here on GN something to grumble or laugh about.

It has deteriorated over the years and I need subtitles on because the youngsters speak so quickly and I find their diction to be poor.

I agree with everything BlueBelle has said. A bunch of bad actors with unbelievable storylines.

Tyrone and Alina are not exactly a match made in heaven either. A few need to be weeded out permanently starting with all of Ronnie's family.

We are always a few episodes behind, so last night for us, Corey made bail
I’m a bit fed up with it at the moment, Sharon has been awful, she reminds me of the child catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the way she menacingly stalks about.
But my real hate is Daisy, I absolutely can’t stand her.
Thankfully we haven’t got to the Bernie/Dev love scenes yet, but I’m not looking forward to them!
Ronnie has grown on me, but the rest of his family are just awful, especially nasty Grace and the hideous Aggie, who thankfully we now only get the odd glimpse is on Eddie’s phone, still she manages to be a controlling old bag.
Why do we watch it?
Because despite everything, we love it.

I always watch recorded episodes (do this with any programme that has adverts). So, not only can fast forward the adverts. but also any scenes with story lines/characters that I dislike!!!

I do find the Tyrone/Alina story very unreal. Such a pity that the scriptwriters decided to break up the 'happy' coupling of Tyrone and Fitz. We all need successful pairing at times in our Soaps. Seems strange that the most successful one in Corrie, at present is Steve and Tracy!!!

Suppose that the Dev/Bernie story is for comic relief.

Like BlueBelle I continue to watch despite the dire acting at times and unbelievable story lines. Think it's a bit of home comfort for me. Dev was even more ridiculous last night it was painful to watch.
The Nina story line last night was not good either. I realise they are working in difficult conditions of course. Thank goodness for Maureen Lipman.

The scriptwriting for Nanna is pure genius

I find the soaps boring and uninteresting now. They used to be good and had strong storylines but they seem to have lost their way whilst still trying to get the points over.

I agree. Thank goodness for Maureen Lipman!

I was delighted to see this thread active again?. I agree with many comments about Dev,his acting is so OTT ,I do wonder what he is like in real life. Maybe I'm getting sentimental but I actually found the storyline between him and Gemmas mum quite sweet,they obviously have an unexpected connection with the potential for a genuine relationship. The ducking and diving also reminded me of the comedy in corrie of former years. I thought Devs conversation with Steve was horrid but probably very realistic. I'm secretly hoping for a happy ending!
Unlike poor Fiz and Tyrone. I was in a similar position to Fiz 25years ago,and even now I remember the pain and thought the portrayal realistic. Theres something quite calculating about Alina. I think old Tyrone may start to regret his mid life crisis. Evelyn was hard to take to initially but I think could become a corrie icon,funny,strong,hard as nails but with a soft inside when needed. It was so obvious the heartbreak of the friend she alluded to was hers.
It's fun watching Steve at the moment alongside the 1998 corrie . I wonder where Tracy has disappeared to?
Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Well I still like Corrie anyway. Its just a lighthearted soap which I find entertaining. Sometimes it's daft, I agree, but I don't care. And I've always found Dev rather attractive.

Namsnanny

Yes *Calendargirl I hope Daisy gets her marching orders, but like you I doubt it!
Whenever she comes into the shot, I have to turn the sound down!

Yes, she’s so irritating. That’s probably the character though. When she smiles, she reminds me of a clown.

Who played Fiz and Tyrone’s mediator in tonight’s episode?

I knew her face, but the name escapes me.

Calendargirl

Who played Fiz and Tyrone’s mediator in tonight’s episode?

I knew her face, but the name escapes me.

Anyone?

Sorry, I've no idea, but I want to know whether Sharon had helped herself to Rita's money before she left?

And also, is it possible to go to a bank and withdraw £10k in used notes?

That bit was very strange wasn’t it doodledog if Rita wasn’t going to give her the money why did she go and draw it all out and I didn’t think you could take all that much out in cash ?
And after being totally ruthless would Sharon just wander off out of the show knowing there was 10k sitting in Rita’s bag !!
Very very daft storyline
As is the Tyrone/Fizz story which has gone really silly now
I know it’s a lighthearted show but they need some better script writers

Nasty old me, but I couldn’t see why Tyrone was quite so devastated at the news about Kirsty’s death, the having to tell Ruby bit. I know she was Ruby’s birth mum, but did she ever see her? They make a big deal about Fiz being her proper mum, as such, so don’t imagine the news will be a huge issue for Ruby.

Where do Ty and Alina get all their money from? Motor bikes, leathers, portraits, nights away in hotels.

Alina’s beauty business must pay well.

And why did Rita draw only £9k out?

I thought Sharon would either hit her over the head to get the cash, or be shot (yes, another Dirty Harry moment) as she walked off with her cases.

The cases looked heavy.

Rita would be interrogated ?by the bank staff drawing that amount of money out.