And before Leanne married Peter had she gone back to her maiden name of Battersby after briefly being called Platt ater marrying Nick years ago? It's just that I don't know whether Stella would recognise the name Leanne Platt in the newspaper? So I'm taking it she went back to Battersby? I can't remember!
Nick was Nick Tilsley when they married, so Leanne was Leanne Tilsley.
When they divorced Leanne returned to Leanne Battersby.
Nick was Nick Tilsley when they married, so Leanne was Leanne Tilsley.
When they divorced Leanne returned to Leanne Battersby.
Oh of course I forgot about that, Ivy made him change his name back to inherit her money didn't she? It's weird, I just think of the characters by their first names and don't give the surnames much thought
Oh of course I forgot about that, Ivy made him change his name back to inherit her money didn't she? It's weird, I just think of the characters by their first names and don't give the surnames much thought
Totally agree. I'm glad they explained how she found out where the Barlow's were. Just a couple of things though
How long is it since Leanne is last supposed to have seen her mum? They've been on the street for a long time now and we've never seen sight nor sound of her, Janice has always been her 'mum'. So would they recognise each other?
And before Leanne married Peter had she gone back to her maiden name of Battersby after briefly being called Platt after marrying Nick years ago? It's just that I don't know whether Stella would recognise the name Leanne Platt in the newspaper? So I'm taking it she went back to Battersby? I can't remember!
Nick was Nick Tilsley when they married, so Leanne was Leanne Tilsley.
When they divorced Leanne returned to Leanne Battersby.
Aye, Leanne definitely went back to the name Battersby and then made a big point of changing it to Barlow when she married Peter - used the change of name to draw a line under her affair with Nick.
So the newspaper reports would have said something along the lines of 'local bookkeeper Peter Barlow was critically injured on his stag night and married fiancee Leanne Battersby from his hospital bed before undergoing life saving surgery' - hence Stella recognising Leanne's name and coming here to find her.
Back when the Battersbys first arrived, I don't think Leanne's mother was ever so much as mentioned more than once or twice, and I can't remember now what was said. I've always got the impression, though, that Leanne hasn't seen her mother since she was very small and so wouldn't recognise her now - it has always seemed as if Janice was the only mother figure she's ever known. And I don't know if we were ever told the reason why Leanne lived with her dad instead of her mum.
I'm really interested to see how the story unfolds. We know now how Stella knew to come looking for Leanne, and have seen the first expression of her interest, very carefully phrased to come across as casual chat. But it's six months now since she'd have seen that newspaper report and she's not come looking before, so she clearly has reservations - could well be a bit scared, unsure how she'll be received. Maybe she's been dithering for months over whether to come forward or not, but then when she saw Steve's advert it gave her the push she needed.
How long is it since Leanne is last supposed to have seen her mum? They've been on the street for a long time now and we've never seen sight nor sound of her, Janice has always been her 'mum'. So would they recognise each other?
I'm not sure exactly and I don't think it's ever been stated exactly when Stella abandoned Leanne (yet) but I gather it was when she was very young as I'm sure there have been mentions over the years that Janice has been in Leanne's life since she was 2, unless I totally imagined that! I remember that Leanne and Toyah were only a year apart, Janice had Toyah very young and met Les while she was still a teenager so that would fit.
Leanne definitely won't recognise Stella. I'm guessing Stella won't immediately recognise Leanne either but she's making a massion of finding out who she is. Judging by the spoilers they are due to meet next week, although Leanne won't find out who she actually is for another couple of weeks.
Aye, Leanne definitely went back to the name Battersby and then made a big point of changing it to Barlow when she married Peter - used the change of name to draw a line under her affair with Nick.
So the newspaper reports would have said something along the lines of 'local bookkeeper Peter Barlow was critically injured on his stag night and married fiancee Leanne Battersby from his hospital bed before undergoing life saving surgery' - hence Stella recognising Leanne's name and coming here to find her.
Back when the Battersbys first arrived, I don't think Leanne's mother was ever so much as mentioned more than once or twice, and I can't remember now what was said. I've always got the impression, though, that Leanne hasn't seen her mother since she was very small and so wouldn't recognise her now - it has always seemed as if Janice was the only mother figure she's ever known. And I don't know if we were ever told the reason why Leanne lived with her dad instead of her mum.
I'm really interested to see how the story unfolds. We know now how Stella knew to come looking for Leanne, and have seen the first expression of her interest, very carefully phrased to come across as casual chat. But it's six months now since she'd have seen that newspaper report and she's not come looking before, so she clearly has reservations - could well be a bit scared, unsure how she'll be received. Maybe she's been dithering for months over whether to come forward or not, but then when she saw Steve's advert it gave her the push she needed.
The thing with Les and Stella is fine with me now - I took one look at Karl and realised that, somewhere down the line, he's from the same stock as Les. In my eyes, the promos showed Stella, Karl and Eva to be 'posh' or at least that they were a cut above. Not true at all. They're Coronation Street through and through (even though Eva might think otherwise!)
So, all I've got left to say is that I can't wait for the Leanne and Stella stuff!!
I was wrong to think it impossible for Stella to have been involved with Les.
She's moved to Weatherfield to find Leanne after discovering that's where she is. But surely she has no idea where Les is? For all she knows he is still living locally to his daughter. So as much as she's expecting to bump into Leanne anytime soon, she must surely also be wary of Les popping up and spoiling it all for her? Maybe Corrie bosses haven't thought of that, as far as they're concerned Les doesn't exist anymore!
The thing with Les and Stella is fine with me now - I took one look at Karl and realised that, somewhere down the line, he's from the same stock as Les. In my eyes, the promos showed Stella, Karl and Eva to be 'posh' or at least that they were a cut above. Not true at all. They're Coronation Street through and through (even though Eva might think otherwise!)
So, all I've got left to say is that I can't wait for the Leanne and Stella stuff!!
I was wrong to think it impossible for Stella to have been involved with Les.
I'm glad you feel better about it now. That's the trouble with promos - they can be so misleading! It's usually best to wait and judge what appears on-screen - yet can be so hard to do, when the promos are right there and are all you have to go on.
She's moved to Weatherfield to find Leanne after discovering that's where she is. But surely she has no idea where Les is? For all she knows he is still living locally to his daughter. So as much as she's expecting to bump into Leanne anytime soon, she must surely also be wary of Les popping up and spoiling it all for her? Maybe Corrie bosses haven't thought of that, as far as they're concerned Les doesn't exist anymore!
I just had an idea, Mary is supposed to be 36 so she can have children. Maybe Norris gets drunk and goes to bed iwth her, and she finally falls pregnant.
36??? surely you can add 20 years to that.
Cindy Beale [whatsername] is 50 in real life and looks 20 years younger.
36??? surely you can add 20 years to that.
Cindy Beale [whatsername] is 50 in real life and looks 20 years younger.
Hard to believe I know, but it's true! (well I'm not sure on 36 exactly but she's definitely only late 30s. They've deliberately made her look frumpy and old-fashioned to fit with the character. She looks a lot better in real life.
Michelle Collins does look good for her age, I'll give you that, but no way could she pass for 30! She's way too lined. Mid 40s maybe, never 30!
I think the Scottish guy's accent is very good (being a Northerner myself) - was expecting him to have the Taggart accent and think he's having a good stab at sounding like he's from somewhere vaguely in the region of Manchester.
Yes, that's right - another post re accents
WHAT:eek:
I thought Michelle Colins' accent was bad but this guy was hilarious! It veered from Oasis manc at the start, to a hint of scottish when he cleary had forgotten how to do it, and by the end of the episode it was all over the place ranging from yorkshire to cockney!
Didn't enjoy last nites eps. it seems 2 be on a downward spiral since de BGT wk. Lookin up next wk wit the robbery nd the harold reveal. sylvia thinks she is going through the menopause of course tracy informs her
I'm looking forward to getting to know Stella a bit more as well.
Her being Leanne's mother is an interesting idea and looks good on paper until you realise that means she and Les Battersby actually had sex! :eek::eek::eek:
That really does take some suspension of disbelief!
Cheers RK - unlike all the other posters on this thread you didn't put this in a spoiler box! I've been actively avoiding this storyline and there it pops up as bold as brass on page 1... Grr!! :mad:
Moaning aside I enjoy your posts and usually agree with your Corrie comments:)
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Nick was Nick Tilsley when they married, so Leanne was Leanne Tilsley.
When they divorced Leanne returned to Leanne Battersby.
Oh of course I forgot about that, Ivy made him change his name back to inherit her money didn't she? It's weird, I just think of the characters by their first names and don't give the surnames much thought
Thanks for clearing that up
Good old Ivy, love her
Hahahaha he is very sexy, agreed!!
Back when the Battersbys first arrived, I don't think Leanne's mother was ever so much as mentioned more than once or twice, and I can't remember now what was said. I've always got the impression, though, that Leanne hasn't seen her mother since she was very small and so wouldn't recognise her now - it has always seemed as if Janice was the only mother figure she's ever known. And I don't know if we were ever told the reason why Leanne lived with her dad instead of her mum.
I'm really interested to see how the story unfolds. We know now how Stella knew to come looking for Leanne, and have seen the first expression of her interest, very carefully phrased to come across as casual chat. But it's six months now since she'd have seen that newspaper report and she's not come looking before, so she clearly has reservations - could well be a bit scared, unsure how she'll be received. Maybe she's been dithering for months over whether to come forward or not, but then when she saw Steve's advert it gave her the push she needed.
Izzy is very attractive too. She has a lovely face.
Leanne definitely won't recognise Stella. I'm guessing Stella won't immediately recognise Leanne either but she's making a massion of finding out who she is. Judging by the spoilers they are due to meet next week, although Leanne won't find out who she actually is for another couple of weeks.
So, all I've got left to say is that I can't wait for the Leanne and Stella stuff!!
I was wrong to think it impossible for Stella to have been involved with Les.
36???
Cindy Beale [whatsername] is 50 in real life and looks 20 years younger.
Hard to believe I know, but it's true! (well I'm not sure on 36 exactly but she's definitely only late 30s. They've deliberately made her look frumpy and old-fashioned to fit with the character. She looks a lot better in real life.
Michelle Collins does look good for her age, I'll give you that, but no way could she pass for 30! She's way too lined. Mid 40s maybe, never 30!
WHAT:eek:
I thought Michelle Colins' accent was bad but this guy was hilarious! It veered from Oasis manc at the start, to a hint of scottish when he cleary had forgotten how to do it, and by the end of the episode it was all over the place ranging from yorkshire to cockney!
Lesley Sharpe would have been a better choice for Stella if she hadn't got a new series of her own
Cheers RK - unlike all the other posters on this thread you didn't put this in a spoiler box! I've been actively avoiding this storyline and there it pops up as bold as brass on page 1... Grr!! :mad:
Moaning aside I enjoy your posts and usually agree with your Corrie comments:)