Monthly Archives: September 2005

Corrie Canuck has become a community from coast to coast and across the pond. Wondering where we all live? In the comments section, tell us, if you wish, the name of your town and/or country. Let’s see what kind of … Continue reading →

Back in July, Corrie Canuck reported on a survey stating that Coronation Street residents are Britain’s biggest soap boozers. The Mirror reports that Weatherfield has come under the microscope again by members of the charity ‘Alcohol Concern.’ Alcohol Concern reacted … Continue reading →

BARBARA KNOX (our Rita Sullivan) Born: September 30, 1933 in Oldham, Lancashire Barbara Knox first appeared on Coronation Street in 1964 when she appeared as exotic dancer Rita Littlewood. Eight years would pass before she returned to the Street. Rita … Continue reading →

Coronation Street stars have been deciding who is their favourite soap character of all time. Bill Ward (our Charlie Stubbs) could not choose between EastEnder Dot Branning and Street star Ken Barlow. He said: “Dot is a bit of a … Continue reading →

Bet (Lynch) Gilroy, former queen of Coronation Street’s Rovers Return, was named the ideal landlady in a survey by hospitality website caterer.com. Shane Ritchie’s character Alfie Moon from EastEnders has been named the fictional character who would make the best … Continue reading →

When Coronation Street bosses decide to throw a big soap wedding, they always turn to one family bakery to put the icing on the cake. Trifles in Market Avenue, Ashton under Lyne, have been supplying spectacular sponges to the programme … Continue reading →

Whilst we were drinking my vcr was very busy recording last nights episode. The WebstersLots o’ action at the Websters. Rosie has decided to become a Goth along with Craig – including dying her hair black. Kev freaked when he … Continue reading →

Harrods wants to know . . . How Truly British Are You?(for Brits and Brit wannabees alike)

Yea, oh, yea it was very important day in the series of events that make this country true, north and free. #1 – First black Governor General –evah – is installed. #2 – First Corrie Canuck Pub night – evah … Continue reading →

Karen McDonald (then Karen Phillips) arrived in Weatherfield as a friend of Linda Sykes (Mike Baldwin’s cheating young wife) in 2000. Linda helped Karen land a job as a knicker stitcher at Underworld and the rest is Coronation Street history. … Continue reading →