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Is Becky a 'Coronation Street' icon?
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Becky's exit was fitting for a character who has undeniably dominated the programme for the years she has been in it. Do you think she's a Corrie icon, who will be remembered for years to come?
Not including those still in the programme, the icons for me are: Elsie, Ena, Hilda, Bet and Raquel. These for me are the jewels in the crown and define the show.
I thought Becky was stonkingly good in the last few weeks. But for me the character went through great lulls and at times was unlikeable, a caricature of herself.
Becky is certainly a big part of the programme, but she just misses out on iconic status.
Not including those still in the programme, the icons for me are: Elsie, Ena, Hilda, Bet and Raquel. These for me are the jewels in the crown and define the show.
I thought Becky was stonkingly good in the last few weeks. But for me the character went through great lulls and at times was unlikeable, a caricature of herself.
Becky is certainly a big part of the programme, but she just misses out on iconic status.
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She had a good start and was good with the Croppers (more should have been made of that relationship) but then the producers realised she was popular and decided to pair her with Steve to put her at the centre of the show. Kat Kelly and Simon Gregson do have chemistry but Steve didn't need another Karen and Becky was better on the sidelines, making us laugh (a bit like a rough version of Raquel actually). After that it just got worse and worse, there were times when I liked her but most of the time Becky only had herself to blame for her problems and she came off very unlikable.
So it's a mixed bag for me.
Gail is a coronation street icon. Becky isn't and how exactly did she 'dominate' in her time. What memorable stories did she lead. Honestly i can't think of one. In her time there gail had bigger stories, sally too and probably carla as well who i hate.
If you watch eastenders someone like stacey dominated their soap
How in the world is she more iconic than Karen. Do people remember how popular she was. Her and steve were the it relationship of coronation street him and becky didnt compare
Her recent scenes with Kylie have been great and made me wish they had made more of that relationship. The girl who plays Kylie (can't remember her name darn!) is so good now, she's more than capable of filling Kat Kelly's shoes on the show, if that's what they aim for.
It was never really about the stories with Becky. It was the character arc that defined her. The growth she went through as a person from when she arrived right up until her exit. The redemption of Becky Granger has been her story really, and it was played out beautifully.
Iconic? TBH I'd say yes, she was as iconic as Raquel. She was to her era what Raquel was for the nineties. She sort of summed up that chapter of Corrie.
i bet shes dynamite in the sack (actress and character)
I think she is surely one of the serial's icons of this generation. I reckon she will be remembered well too.
I don't think that is an honest account tbf. If you cannot think of one storyline arc of Becky's that dominated - memorable stories - I must have watched a different version of the show.
I'm looking forward to seeing Katherine Kelly in other roles, ones that highlight how different she is in real life to beck (accent, class etc)
congratulations to Becky on being voted the most favourite chracter:)
when was this?! Kat Kelly is an amazing actress, Well Done!