Monthly Archives: June 2011

Update for Wednesday, June 29: Who’s Yer Daddeh?

Tyrone is pushing his baby son’s pram down the street, bursting with pride. Leanne and Simon peek curiously into the pram and offer congratulations. They are joined by Ken. Natasha and Nick walk by but Natasha declines to look. Nick … Continue reading

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Update for Wednesday June 28. You’re Having My Baby

Molly is in major labour pains as Kevin frantically tries to get Tyrone on the line. Unfortunately, Tyrone is stuck behind a big truck on a one way street. The driver is very slowly unloading several boxes of cat food … Continue reading

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A Tale of Three Barlows

As it was mentioned in the comments, Ken’s newfound son Lawrence is played by William Roache’s real son, Linus. Linus Roache is one of those actors who’s not a huge star but he shows up in lots of things like … Continue reading

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Update for Thursday, June 23, 2011: Secrets from the cobbles

Run, Run, Run, Run, Runaway It’s morning and Kevin’s been driving around looking for Sophie most of the night.  Sally’s been ringing all of Sophie’s former friends.  Sally’s blaming herself  and Kevin says it really wasn’t her fault.  Also, it’s … Continue reading

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Update for Wednesday, June 22: Bye-Bye Closet

Our Sophie Morning at the Websters’. Rosie is moaning because everyone thinks she has a lesbian sister. Sophie wants to know when it became all about Rosie. Sally surmises that Claire’s allegations stem from the fact that she is just … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log – Stardate 64907.9 Update for Week of June 13 – 17

“Ensign Aadi Alahan has joined the Enterprise.  I was surprised to learn that he had brought with him his own red shirt.  I later discovered that he only owns red shirts.” Because seriously, between locking himself on balconies, throwing himself … Continue reading

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Update for Tuesday, June 21. Perfect Day

I go away for a few weeks and look what happens! Roy and Hayley make it legal and Sophie and Sian are coming out. As a fight brewed on the wedding train over who was responsible for Aadi’s brain damage, … Continue reading

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Betty Driver on BBC Podcast

Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young has a interview with our Betty….Betty Driver. I hope this link goes to the podcast for you to listen, but if not, you can do a search on iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/did-betty-driver/id342735925?i=90641457 Spoiler: she can’t really … Continue reading

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CBC Loves Us – Nightly Double Episodes Coming in September

Today, the CBC is unveiling its 2011-12 prime time television season. While there are a number of shows which look interesting to me, the news item that was of most interest to us Corrie Canucks is the announcement that beginning … Continue reading

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Update for Thursday, Jun. 2: “Who Invited The Barlows?”

In the betting shop, Deirdre’s long day of mortification has begun, as she tries to explain that the Lewis kiss surprised her, and she tried to push him away as quick as she could. “Well your reactions aren’t quite what … Continue reading

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