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Telly addicts

CLASSIC CORRIE THREAD. Now in March 2008.

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SabreIsMyFave · 04/03/2026 19:53

Wow soooo much has happened since the last thread was started - almost a year ago... We were in June 2006, and now we're in March 2008.

Keith was still in the street then, (who was dating Audrey,) and had just been booted out of his house by Charlie Stubbs. Now Charlie is dead after being killed by TracyLuv who is in prison now, and is never seen!

Les Battersby left in 2007 after going to work as a roadie with a band.

Ronnie was in it (Steve's girlfriend at the time) and was trying to set Steve up for a hit and run she had done. And Lloyd had just joined. Streetcars.

Mike Baldwin had just died. (Early 2006.)

Leanne Battersby and Mike's son Danny Baldwin were still together (after he left his wife Frankie for Leanne.). And in late 2006 Danny's son Jamie Baldwin (who was dating barmaid Violet Wilson) started having an affair with Danny's ex - wife Frankie... (His stepmum!) Obviously Violet finished with him.

Now Jamie has just left the street with Violet, (after they made it up,) with a baby she has had with Sean Tully. (Sean and Violet were platonic friends.) Sean is distraught that they have left, and he doesn't know where they've gone.

Janice and Cilla were at each others throats, but now Cilla has gone - to live in Las Vegas, leaving poor Chesney with Kirk and Fiz.

Amber had just arrived back then - Dev's daughter, and now she's part of the furniture!

Ashley was fighting for the right to keep Joshua after his bio dad Matt said he wants him. They had a court order for Matt to have access, but Matt has hardly been seen since!

Poor old Fred Elliot has died! (October 2006.) He was just about to marry Shelley's mum Bev too. Ashley's butcher shop is starting to have problems. (Financially.) Bev and Shelley are no longer on the street.

And now we have Tina McIntrye who only came into Corrie a few weeks ago, and is with David Platt, and currently pregnant by him!

The Mortons joined not long ago, and have the kebab shop, and new owners of the bookies have surfaced. Father and son. (Harry and Dan.) Both currently sort of dating Kelly Crabtree and her long legs! But Dan is starting to have eyes for Leanne.

Jason and Sarah got married in late 2007, but it didn't last long, after Jason saw Sarah as spoilt and selfish, and uncaring (after her brother David ran his car into the canal and she only cared about her wedding.) David was offered a job with his uncle Stephen (In Milan,) and Sarah tricked Stephen into thinking David was a drug addict, and she had the job instead! (David had had some drugs a little while back that Bethany had accidently eaten, so Stephen believed Sarah.) Jason and Sarah have now split and Sarah is now living in Milan with uncle Stephen, and she's taken Bethany with her!

Vera Duckworth died very suddenly just a few weeks ago, leaving Jack devastated. His grandson Paul - and Molly and Tyrone have been consoling him. Although Paul did just steal £3000 off Jack via a betting slip that Jack had lost and Paul found. So he takes after his father - Terry!

Big Jim McDonald came back after trying to stop Elizabeth (his ex wife Liz) from marrying Vernon. The slightly-annoying-and-ever-so-bonkers-but-still-nice-and-stable musician she has been dating for a while (on and off!) They were dating for a while, then Liz had an affair with Derek - Newton and Ridley delivery man! That was quite short lived and Vernon forgave her and Liz and Vernon got married in December 2007.

Rosie Webster has had a fling with her teacher, John Stape - who was dating Fiz! That caused a big furore, as Kevin hit John, and then went to jail for 2 weeks for it.

Roy Cropper just got back from Mozambique where he has been visiting his wife Hayley who is a volunteer out there.

Maria is pregnant by Liam Connor, and Liam's sister in law Carla is jealous and has tried to come between them. Liam got hurt on a recent trip to the Lake District with Maria, and called out Carla's name when he was drifting in and out oof conciousness! Despite this Maria still agreed to marry Liam!

Oh, and Leanne is getting bored running her restaurant! And Chesney is starting to really struggle at home with no mother or father there.

Probably much more that I have missed out.

Wonder where we'll all be at when this thread ends?! Grin

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SabreIsMyFave · 19/05/2026 21:49

CherryogDog · 19/05/2026 21:14

I loved that scene around the table with Liz, Sean and Betty.

Yes it felt very cosy and homely, like Corrie of old, with strong characters and solid scenes. 😊

Feel sorry for Liz being screwed over by Harry. His wife is awful ... 😖

Feel sorry for Vernon too. He has a heart of gold. 💓

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JewelleryCat · 20/05/2026 18:33

I’ve just seen Blanche in Heartbeat

CherryogDog · 21/05/2026 09:56

Did anyone else notice the whiteboard in the bookies the other day?
There was the names of some horses, including one called My Face.
There was a comedian in those days who said if he ever got a racehorse that's what he'd call it, just for the fun of all the women who'd bet on it screaming "come on My Face" at the finishing line 😅

FeltCarrot · 21/05/2026 13:06

I’m playing catch up, Jimmy Dickerson is Leanne’s real life husband!

Flowertrees · 21/05/2026 18:52

SabreIsMyFave · 19/05/2026 21:49

Yes it felt very cosy and homely, like Corrie of old, with strong characters and solid scenes. 😊

Feel sorry for Liz being screwed over by Harry. His wife is awful ... 😖

Feel sorry for Vernon too. He has a heart of gold. 💓

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I also feel sorry for vernon now and agree he is v sweet. BUT, I think he’s one of those characters whose entire personality has changed. Do you remember Liz chucking all his stuff out theme upstairs window because he tried it on with Michelle (semi naked I think) ? He’s not always been this sweet and nice

SabreIsMyFave · 21/05/2026 19:27

FeltCarrot · 21/05/2026 13:06

I’m playing catch up, Jimmy Dickerson is Leanne’s real life husband!

I didn't know that! Thank you! Smile

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SabreIsMyFave · 21/05/2026 19:34

Flowertrees · 21/05/2026 18:52

I also feel sorry for vernon now and agree he is v sweet. BUT, I think he’s one of those characters whose entire personality has changed. Do you remember Liz chucking all his stuff out theme upstairs window because he tried it on with Michelle (semi naked I think) ? He’s not always been this sweet and nice

You're absolutely right of course! I forgot what a sleazebag he was. Shock

Changing the subject, I will be glad when Harry's wife (Clarissa) has gone! Can't stand her. I was laughing at how she was making all those nasty comments about Liz's age, suggesting she was an old woman/past it etc. I'm pretty sure she's as old as Liz, if not older!

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JenniferBooth · 25/05/2026 20:35

Watching today id forgotten what a wonderful actress Anne Kirkbride was.

eggandonion · 25/05/2026 21:09

It was on today....why wasn't there a carry on film ?

SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2026 22:22

eggandonion · 25/05/2026 21:09

It was on today....why wasn't there a carry on film ?

😆

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SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2026 22:25

JenniferBooth · 25/05/2026 20:35

Watching today id forgotten what a wonderful actress Anne Kirkbride was.

Yes, she really was.

Wasn't Ken horrible to her?! As Deidre said, blaming everyone but himself for his 'failed life' (as he sees it,) when the only one responsible for his life is him. He's always thought of himself as too good for Deidre. Pompous oaf!

Poor Blanche looked so shaken when Ken screamed 'GET OUT' at her! I wonder what on earth is happening with Ken? He's losing his mind. It's only a book he's writing/re-writing!

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JenniferBooth · 25/05/2026 22:30

SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2026 22:25

Yes, she really was.

Wasn't Ken horrible to her?! As Deidre said, blaming everyone but himself for his 'failed life' (as he sees it,) when the only one responsible for his life is him. He's always thought of himself as too good for Deidre. Pompous oaf!

Poor Blanche looked so shaken when Ken screamed 'GET OUT' at her! I wonder what on earth is happening with Ken? He's losing his mind. It's only a book he's writing/re-writing!

It reminded me of the Christmas episode of Father Ted where they reverse it and Father Ted screams feck off at Father Jack

x2boys · 25/05/2026 22:59

JenniferBooth · 25/05/2026 20:35

Watching today id forgotten what a wonderful actress Anne Kirkbride was.

I agree she waa fabulous but i also think ken waa good.
Hes always good wjen hes being challenged anout his back ground imo.

WheresThatCatGoneNow · 26/05/2026 22:05

Come on, Steve!

Man up and kick Michelle out (and her equally sulky and annoying son aswell)

She's just taking the mickey now.

It's your home, not hers.

thenightsky · 26/05/2026 22:09

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thenightsky · 26/05/2026 22:11

Wrong thread. I've reported my own post to get it removed.

SabreIsMyFave · 26/05/2026 22:16

I agree that Steve just needs to turf out Michelle. He is in the wrong, as he's the one who cheated! But Michelle is a very annoying character! 😆

I'm glad Deidre and Ken made up. They are an odd couple, but they work somehow. 😊

Poor David mooning over Tina! She's right to be annoyed about him nosing at her emails though!

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Flowertrees · 27/05/2026 18:32

And here it is, the upstairs rovers return living room! So weird that they just plonk a new room into the pub after all these years

x2boys · 27/05/2026 19:35

Flowertrees · 27/05/2026 18:32

And here it is, the upstairs rovers return living room! So weird that they just plonk a new room into the pub after all these years

Very strange why have we never seen it before?

Flowertrees · 27/05/2026 19:53

x2boys · 27/05/2026 19:35

Very strange why have we never seen it before?

And also why it disappears again. From memory, it was only used in the Steve Michelle era. Although I can’t recall accurately when they stopped showing it

eggandonion · 27/05/2026 19:56

They need somewhere to send Susie to listen to her tapes.

JewelleryCat · 27/05/2026 20:02

x2boys · 27/05/2026 19:35

Very strange why have we never seen it before?

I watched it today and I missed it! How could I miss it?

NewGirlInTown · 28/05/2026 08:17

I actually thought it was wonderful when Ken screamed ‘GET OUT!!!’ at Blanche! Finally!
She’s a horrid woman. Says the most vile things to everyone else, and forgets she lives in that house by the grace of Ken & Deirdre.
Her constant questioning and demanding to know everything going on would infuriate me.
Ken is not allowed any privacy.

justthecat · 28/05/2026 17:43

Wow, my cat wouldn’t show that concern if I keeled over!

SabreIsMyFave · 28/05/2026 21:05

Agree @NewGirlInTown about Blanche and Ken... I did laugh when Blanche looked so shaken when Ken yelled at her. Serves her right!

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