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This week is Phil Collinson's last week on Corrie
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Source: https://twitter.com/Cath_Tyldesley/status/281423893774888960
So I guess that Stuart starts when production begins again after Christmas? Which means we'll probably see his first episodes in Feb/March.
So I guess that Stuart starts when production begins again after Christmas? Which means we'll probably see his first episodes in Feb/March.
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Lets see how many characters he culls for short term gains.
Yes I agree with that. Looking back overall, Corrie has been pretty good, as evidenced by the ratings, which consistently show it to be the most watched soap.
(Not sure how long that will last once SB takes over).:(
I do wonder Phil and Stuart think similarly re the street or if we are going to see any noticeable changes
When does Kate Oates take over?
She's suited for Emmerdale as she worked on the Archers! I'm looking forward to her era
Stuart might work well with Corrie We should at least give him a chance, despite him ruining Emmerdale from what I've read.
Stuart is presumably leaving Emmerdale this week too. So, Kate should begin in January.
Phil started off really well at Corrie, but the past year or so has been terrible. Carla has also been ruined, which is a shame. I think Stuart might work well for Corrie.
Maybe this is why they do change producers every few years or so. It must be hard for them not to get 'stale' eventually and run out of ideas. Maybe it's not a bad thing, (although I'm reserving judgement on SB going to Corrie and just keeping fingers firmly crossed).
Hope so, Rita is someone who needs to leave.
I assume you are refering to Viv and Terry? That happened in Gavin Blyth's reign
That restores my faith a little bit more
Yes, he may have his own idea of directions for characters to go in. However I think from a behind-the-scenes perspective the tone, type of stories and the way they're told probably won't change all that much.
I don't particularly agree that this 'past year or so has been terrible' - I've suffered through terrible Corrie (even to the point where I just had to stop watching for 6 months it had got so bad), so I'm pretty certain this year hasn't been that bad IMO.
Looking back on the year we had Becky's exit, Lewis's return and Audrey's diemma, the fantastic Tyrone and Kirsty storyline, Frank's murder, Peter/Carla/Leanne... now I agree not all of this will have been to everyone's taste but I've largely enjoyed it. A few duds - the surrogate story has been misjudged IMO - but nothing so bad that I'd stop watching.
He's maintained the sense of community and quite a few characters have been developed well. Highlights for me are Eva and Kylie who have come on leaps and bounds this year. I'm crossing my fingers 2013 will both be their year as they are great characters.
I haven't watched Emmerdale in a while so I don't really know how bad SB is but I for one am gutted Phil's going. The show was in the pits before he arrived and he's done such a fantastic job. But on the other hand I do think long-running soaps need a change at the top every couple of years so it was probably the right time for him to move on. I just hope and pray Blackburn doesn't mess things up - Corrie under Phil has produced episodes like tonight's, like Carla's rape and I really hope that sort of ambitious storytelling remains as it was sadly absent before he joined the show.
And Xin. Don't forget Xin.
This. Also Dennis, Ken and Emily.
No, no, no and no. :eek:
Absolutely.