Coronation street

I thought that, Franbern. It seemed unnecessary to get that wrong, even though it was voiced by a child.

However, Sam (or the SW's) seem to be very far out with him saying that UK has one of the best Health Systems in the world, with one of the highest GDP spending. So totally wrong and totally untrue. Of the G7 UK is sixth in GDP spending on health, and comes a long way down virtually all tables on First World countries health service provision.

Scriptwriters here were just stating what they felt ought to be the case - without having done any research whatsoever on the facts.

JaneJudge Are you a teacher by any chance?

he'd get on your erves if you'd had a long day at work and bit of a headache and just wanted to eat a hot dog and slump on the sofa

No diagnosing here, either. Just wondering. And making conversation, as one does on a discussion board.

If we all googled everything instead of chatting about it, there would be no Gransnet, would there?

Calendargirl, he's grown on me, too; but I think he'd get a bit annoying after a while, (the character, that is - I realise that the actor is acting).

Oh I think Sam is lovely

I wasn’t keen on Sam when he was first in, he seemed a very precocious little chap, but rather like Ronnie, he has grown on me!

If only the rest of the Baileys would grow on me also!

Not diagnosing just not as keen on him as others seem to be.

instead of diagnosing this boy with something he doesn't have, why don't you just google him? he is the son of a film producer and has been in other shows. Remember he is acting!
Mini Bio (1)
Jude was born and lives in St. Helens, Merseyside in the North West of England. In 2017 he was selected to appear in the channel 4 documentary; The Secret Life of 4, 5 & 6-Year Olds and it quickly became apparent to everyone that he was very comfortable and enjoyed being in front of the camera. Later in 2017 Jude was introduced to talent agent Paul Byram of Paul Byram Associates by a BBC Casting Director, it didn't take too long before Jude was cast as 'Little Phil' in the CCBC drama Katy and shortly after was voice cast in the very successful 'Haribo' TV Commercials where children provide the voices of adult actors. in 2018 Jude joined the cast of the Sky One drama Brassic starring Michelle Keegan and Joseph Gilgun. Jude attends the Television Workshop in Manchester, loves Marvel Super-Heroes and Lego.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Mathew Waters (II)

Trivia (2)
Jude is the youngest son of television director Paul Riordan (I).
Youngest nominee and Winner of National Television Awards Best Newcomer (2021).

Yeah, he seems too young to be acting the part, and if he were, it's almost worse, as it suggests that there is only one way to 'do' Autism, or whatever.

OTOH, airbrushing the neurodivergent out of drama isn't realistic, so . . .

Plus, I like to overthink these things

I suspect he may well be neurodivergent and not sure about how I feel about that too
He wouldn't be acting on TV if he didn't want to be but, like all child actors, I'd worry about them being exploited.

I agree, Aveline. I also wonder if the actor is neurodivergent in some way, and what I think about that if so.

I don't know about Sam. He says every line with the same intonation. I think he's, unfortunately, a somewhat cartoonish Asperger's character. The long hair and owlish glasses add to it.
Yes he's cute but could very soon become irritating. Good luck Leanne.

The props department will be in trouble Elless and the amount of black eye shadow under her eyes from 'crying' was a bit excessive. So the make up dept are up for a telling off to!

Doodledog I've never heard of that before, it sounds fun.

Sam certainly has my vote as well. Love watching him. Such a good little actor.

Did anyone notice that Daisy was polishing the tables in the pub with Neutradol air freshener - you can see when she puts it on the bar while she is talking to Jenny

I really enjoyed watching Sam and Natasha. Confident little actor. Debbie will be trying to get her story straight and wriggle out of any blame for the sinkhole, even though she was heavily involved with Ray Crosby's plan. Poor Roy, struggling with his conscience over his statement to the police and knowledge of Abi's gun. Will he have to do the right thing?

3rd death - Corey?

Thank goodness it was daytime when it was shown this evening. I could not have coped with two more episodes of not being able to see much. I thought it hilarious when Jenny or Johmmy threw the rope when they were in the water and with no problem the person at the other end picked it up.

Natasha died tonight- I believe there is to be a 3rd death but at present I cannot work out who that will be.

Sam is an absolute delight isn’t he?
His conversation is so much more interesting than most of the adults, and I’m not surprised he appears to be staying.

He will find a kindred spirit in Roy won’t he?

He's lovely, that Sam. I might adopt him now he's mother-less, poor little chap.

Poor Sam indeed, can Leanne cope though ?

Oh, poor Sam!

He will have to go and live with Nick and Leanne.

Same here Calendargirl Sam is a great little actor

Oh, I hope Natasha doesn’t die, but I think she might,

That little Sam acts the socks off everyone else.

I feel quite teary.

JaneJudge

they could have let him die in his coat, he must have been cold

I used to play 'round here Bingo' - listening out for the phrase 'round here', which used to be in every episode in t'olden days. They still use it more than seems natural, but nowhere near as often as they used to.