Blondie 1,392 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Time these soaps were all taken off, they have got worse and worse over the years........so depressing..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 B,B,B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I agree blonde.................but i don't think Nick should sell to Tracey and her bloke do you ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 #76 Can't they all be on one channel and on between midnight & 6am Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 B,B,B. What about PPPPPP or BBBBBB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I have not watched soaps for many years. The episodes are too short and the story lines are too often based around gossip and conflict. A good detective story has more to hold the attention and focus the mind. I agree with Blondie in #76 and if soaps were taken off there would be more time for programmes like The Bridge, Shetland, Trapped and Dickensian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I see you're an Nordic Noir fan Shirley. I liked The Killing and The Bridge. I've only seen the first episode of Trapped so far but I'm hooked... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 #80..you're not far wrong Bubblewrap! Ron Dixon's shop..beat Devs hands down!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 #80 Six Ps Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance Six Bs British Bombers Bomb Berlin Before Breakfast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Tracey's bin slapped............oh dear i see alot of bother coming...........well i would if i watched it................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Ah! yes but is Tracey a slapper ? And anyway who is Tracey ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 The USP of Corrie was that it reflected the gritty lives of working class folk in the years not long after rationing had ended. Hardly anyone had a car, married women didn't work and after a hard day's work, the blokes would go down the pub on the corner and the street was of course cobbled. Over the years they've tried to keep it 'fresh', including stories about illegal drugs, alcoholism, various illnesses including cancer, same-sex relationships, ethnic diversity, etc. without acknowledging the glaring anachronisms. By now, the road would have tarmac, the pub would have been long-gone, there would be cars lining all the streets (presumably with resident parking permits) and any resident not on benefits would commute somewhere to work. Don't the writers know that you can't just turn up somewhere and secure a job as bar staff, hairdresser, mechanic, machinist, etc. without proper training/qualification? There should be loads more kids and most of the characters would need to put on a few stones. We'd then be getting closer to a soap that reflects the gritty lives of working class folk today. The writing is sloppy with recurring themes common to all soaps like getting the wrong end of the stick and persistent interruption when Character A is trying to tell Character B something important. Then there's the perennial unwanted pregnancy with doubt as to the father not to mention the weddings from hell and the occasional major disaster. It's like a merry-go-round. I only watch it to try to spot the product placement but it's really hard. Most times I don't see anything - must be subliminal. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Albert Tatlock wouldn't have perup with such nonsense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 I think all soaps are a load of old tosh, unfortunately SWMBO likes them so they're often burbling away in the background. I forget they're on & start talking, then the shouting & fuss starts, she says "just you wait till Horizon or Massive Machines come on, I'm going to talk through them!" I record them & wait till shes gone out with her mates to watch them.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Corro's bumbling attempts to reveal Asian culture to people is cringe worthy.. remember 'Ireland' on EastEnders years ago? Who's cooking, minding kids,ironing or living normally? The amount of balm cakes,Roy's cake run and ale supped...they should all be size 16 plus...but Like all insecure ( see Big Brother) actors they try and look like young up and comers in their stretch, spanked outfits.. not that I watch it mind!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Last time I watched the drivel was when Ena, Minnie & Martha sat in the "snug" supping half a pint apiece ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Sorry to read that Liz is out of Coronation st due to Depression,apparently she was a close friend of Anne Kirkbride (dierdry),if I was a fan of the programme Liz would be one of my favourite characters............she is in fact a real dead ringer for one of my ex. wives,who also ran a Pub for a few years....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Liz's old man still in the nick? Where's Andy? Tarmac those cobbles? Not that I watch it..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yes Abroad Yes Neither do I..................lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Liz ain't happy with Michelle,........letting that bloke' Will' sniff about................not that I care......... Edit......did you see the size of his door.......? Edit 2. they've gone for it.............lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I see Maria is back- not that I watch it mind! The black guy in Corro used to be on The Cliff Richard Show/a great mime artist too....just passing the telly and noticed it...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redbowen 131 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Steve is back.Liz is gone.They're all on shifts.! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redbowen 131 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Does that mean that if Liz and Steve go together Annie Walker will be relief manager.??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Don't know Red........never watch it............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 How about a quick bit of "slum clearance" & relocate the cast to Rockall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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