Thankyou for all the reviews; I have read them and can't see anything about what is left of the Windass-Armstrong family. Have they all gone? (fingers crossed).

The baby's been handed over, so their story is also over. They'll be pushed into the background, if they ever appear at all, while something else is dealt with. When it's their time for another story they'll be wheeled out again.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...uneral-5973231
Deirdre Barlow's funeral to feature ''humour'' as her late mum Blanche's friends turn up

http://www.closeronline.co.uk/2015/0...death-revealed
Speaking to The Mirror, Bill Roache - who plays Ken - explains: "When he hears the real reason she stayed away he gets very angry, because he has been deprived of the last few weeks and months of life with the person he loves, all because Tracy misbehaved.

"Ken has this double emotion to deal with - tremendous grief at the loss of Deirdre, and colossal anger at Tracy."

BETHANY & CALLUM

Speaking in a video previewing the show's summer storylines, Blackburn said; "Sarah Lou is involved with Callum and her daughter Bethany also has a crush on him. Callum will use this crush and Bethany will become his insurance policy if things go wrong.

"Bethany thinks she is grown up, but she is just a 15-year old kid. She is naive and she is going to get in a world of trouble because of her involvement with Callum."


ROY & CATHY

"Roy and Cathy have been muddling along at the allotment but that is a friendship that is going to really develop and blossom when Roy discovers Cathy's secret.

"She has been very troubled since the death of her husband, she has problems with her house and so she ends up moving in with Roy. But don't worry, it is just as friends."


CARLA & AIDAN

"Carla wrongly believes that she is responsible for the deaths of Kal and Maddie and that takes her into a really dark place - she is very troubled. She starts gambling and ends up spending not only her money, but the factory's as well.

"Carla's troubles pave the way for Shayne Ward's character Aidan Connor to arrive. He will come in and, we hope, rescue the factory, which really is on its last legs.

"The summer, as cracking as it is, is all a prologue to what will be a cracking live episode in September."


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...phcaWINiDQGam5

In the spoilers it sounds like Ken hasn't seen Deirdre for months, but surely he'd have gone to visit her at Bev's? For the matter so would Tracy and probably Liz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fp7idObFdw

Eva comes back broken hearted, and she might find some romance in the factory.

I'm guessing she'll bed Shayne Ward's character.

Episode 8682: Monday 13th July at 7.30pm

At Deirdre’s funeral, her friends and family have the chance to say goodbye.
Bethany is up to no good with Callum.

Writer: Damon Rochefort
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

***

Episode 8683: Monday 13th July at 8.30pm

Tracy seeks solace in Robert’s arms.
Bethany tries to blackmail Callum.
Carla spends her afternoon in a casino.

Writer: Damon Rochefort
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

***

Episode 8684: Wednesday 15th July at 7.30pm

Tracy reels from Ken’s accusations as the Barlows turn on each other.
In the Rovers, everyone raises a toast for Deirdre.

Writer: Chris Fewtrell
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

***

Episode 8685: Thursday 16th July at 8pm

Robert helps Tracy out of a difficult situation.
Dan gets violent as he threatens Leanne.
Sharif witnesses Gary’s proposal.

Writer: Chris Fewtrell
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

***

Episode 8686: Friday 17th July at 7.30pm

Carla runs out of luck and she turns on Roy and Cathy.
Liz senses trouble brewing with Dan.
Ken worries about Tracy.

Writer: Ellen Taylor
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

***

Episode 8687: Friday 17th July at 8.30pm

Carla spirals out of control.
A ferocious Liz confronts Dan in the pub.
Gary and Alya announce their engagement.

Writer: John Kerr
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Tony Prescott

Another six episode week. (Unless its to make up for episodes that may be lost during the Rugby World Cup)

Can't Carla just bu**er off on her 'creative break' now & save us more weeks of her scowling, miserable face!! People say how much 'bad luck' the character has suffered but the vast majority of it she brings on herself!!

I wonder why Robert's wife doesn't come with him to Deirdre's funeral.

If
http://www.ok.co.uk/tv/coronation-st...er-barlow-miss
is true, what is the point of bringing Chris Gascoyne into the episode then if he is going to miss the funeral?

So we can have the soap cliche of him sleeping with Tracy, only to (wait for it) turn out to be a married man! Yawn. No doubt his wife will suddenly turn up on the Barlow's doorstep unannounced.


I agree with this. Sick of the character and they seem determined to shove her into everything.

I also don't get the point of him turning up, just to leave the street again. Nobody in real life would abandon their son to live elsewhere, then turn back up on the street, then bog off again without their son.

I guess Gascoyne is doing it out of respect for Anna Kirkbride. Even though he doesn't make the funeral the Barlow's are meant to reminisce about her. As long as this doesn't get overshadowed with the Callum/Bethany tripe.

Sillier and sillier IMO.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...barlow-6019676
Actor Chris Gascoyne will return to the cobbles to say goodbye to Deirdre Barlow but alcoholic Peter's return isn't smooth sailing with him missing the funeral and dropping a bombshell

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...e-ward-6016645
The Clayton singer-turned-actor, who has signed a one-year contact with the show, said: "I am looking forward to August when my first scene is aired. I’m going to focus on this role and bring Aidan to life.

"I didn’t realise how large this role was, storyline-wise. There is a lot going on without a doubt.

"I am going to work hard, especially with the role I have been given and the storylines, which are much bigger than I expected."

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-t...neral-pictures
First pictures of Deirdre Barlow's funeral

Monday 13th July 2015
7:30

As Ken and Tracy prepare for Deirdre's funeral, the tension between them is palpable. Tracy does her best to comfort Ken but he shuns her atttentions leaving Tracy hurt and taken aback by his sharpness. The residents watch as the funeral cortege sets off, deeply moved. Through the hearse window, Tracy's shocked to spot Robert Preston in the crowd. In the church, Emily recognises Robert as Tracy's ex-husband. Deirdre's funeral takes places and, as the congregation sing, Tracy sobs uncontrollably for her mum. Emily delivers a bible reading.

Sarah sees Bethany off to school. Callum invites Sarah to an afternoon house party but Sarah declines, off to work. However, Bethany skives off school and heads to the Dog and Gun where she knocks back cider and invites herself to the party. When Sarah gets a call from school to say Bethany didn't turn up, will Sarah suss what she's up to?

8:30

Robert follows Tracy out to the graveyard and explains how he saw Deirdre's obituary in the paper and wanted to pay his respects. Steve persuades Tracy to return to the service or she'll regret it for the rest of her life. Ken begins his eulogy as Tracy rejoins the congregation. While talking of his love for Deirdre, Ken takes another swipe at a devastated Tracy. Feeling rejected by Ken, Tracy can't face the wake and heads home. Robert calls at No.1. In desperate need of some company, Tracy invites him in. Robert tells Tracy how he's never stopped thinking about her and Tracy kisses him. How will Ken react when he returns home to find Tracy in a passionate clinch with her ex-husband?

Callum tells Bethany she's not going to any house parties, she's going to sober up and he'll make out he found her in the Trafford Centre and will run her home. Bethany attempts to blackmail Callum, suggesting that if he'll pay for her to go on holiday, she'll keep quiet about the fact he plied her with alcohol all afternoon.

Unable to face going to the funeral, Carla spends the afternoon in a casino.

David suggests to Kylie they should have a family holiday. Kylie is thrilled. Upset that his Dad didn't turn up at the funeral, Simon takes out his bad mood on Ken and Leanne.

Wednesday 15th July 2015

Ken rages at Tracy, pointing out how her years of appalling behaviour took their toll on Deirdre and she spent her final weeks at Bev's because she was so ashamed of Tracy's affair with Tony. Tracy reels. Ken and Tracy exchange insults, each blaming the other for the grief they caused Deirdre over the years. They're interrupted by the arrival of Peter. Apologising for missing the funeral, Peter explains his train was delayed. Tracy turns on Peter, accusing him of causing Deirdre many a sleepless night, before railing at Ken and Peter, claiming they're equally responsible for Deirdre's death. Will they accept this? And will Tracy accept Peter's request that for Amy's sake she needs to change her life around?

At Deirdre's wake, Liz pours everyone a glass and they raise a toast in Deirdre's memory. After years of hostility, will Audrey and Bev patch up their differences?

Liz wonders why Leanne was so hostile towards Dan at the funeral. Liz questions Eileen about her feelings towards Michael.

Thursday 16th July 2015 8:30PM

In an attempt to make amends, Tracy sets about making breakfast for Ken and Peter. She then calls in the factory and tries to build bridges with Carla, explaining how Deirdre's death has made her think. Meanwhile, Tracy is shocked when Tony's henchmen barge into Barlow's Buys and demand money he owes them from Tracy and they turn menacing. Tracy is relieved when Robert enters the shop and comes to her rescue, sending them packing. But while Tracy thanks Robert over a coffee, Robert's mobile rings. He masks his concern, painting on a smile and, admitting to Tracy how he's never stopped loving her and that seeing her again has only served to heighten his feelings.

Dan approaches Leanne and, slamming her against her front door, threatens to ruin her life if she breathes a word about his past to Liz. Sarah watches on.

Gary calls at No.6 and, getting down on one knee, proposes to Alya again and plants a ring on her finger. They're shocked to realise Sharif has witnessed the scene. How will Alya's family react to news of Gary's proposal and, awash with guilt, will Alya finally tell Gary about her one night stand with Jason?

When Peter drops the bombshell on Simon that he's got a new job with a charter boat company working in the Caribbean, Simon is devastated. After Peter heads off to start his new life, Simon takes his anger out on Leanne. Carla suggests another poker night but the lads refuse, telling her to cut her losses and forget it. Carla is annoyed.

Friday 17th July 2015
7:30

Michelle tells Carla that Roy's worried about her and reckons she's drinking too much and not been sleeping. Michelle suggests a shopping spree but, emptying the petty cash tin, Carla cancels her shopping trip with Michelle and heads to the casino. On a winning streak, Carla gambles all her chips and loses the lot. Returning home from her disastrous gambling spree, Carla vents her anger on Roy and Cathy. How will Roy react as she calls Cathy a gold-digger and tells Roy that she's no replacement for Hayley.

When Liz quizzes Dan about Leanne, having heard about their altercation, he lies, making out he hasn't seen her. Still suspicious, Liz calls in the bistro where she asks Leanne how she and Dan know each other.

Tracy cleans the kitchen and announces she's going to bake a cake. Ken is taken aback.

Nick assures Leanne that Simon is just lashing out because he's upset about his Grandma and Peter's departure. Leanne masks her concerns as Simon continues to verbally abuse her at home.

8:30

Roy demands an apology but Carla remains unrepentant and storms out of the cafe slamming the door. As Roy mulls over Carla's accusations, Cathy assures him they've done nothing wrong but Roy's less convinced and Cathy leaves hurt. Alone with Michelle, Carla admits how unhappy she is, how she blames herself for the fire and how she regrets her spiteful comments to Roy. Michelle advises her to get away for a few weeks but Carla first returns to the cafe and apologises to Roy for her harsh words.

Leanne explains to Liz how Dan used to be a client of hers when she was on the game and he once beat her up. Horrified, Liz storms round to see Dan, who is enjoying a celebratory drink after a meeting. In front of his boss and daughter, she accuses him of beating up prostitutes. Lucy looks at her Dad, appalled. Telling him she never wants to clap eyes on him again, Liz throws Dan out. Though Liz thanks Leanne for telling her the truth, Leanne admits her biggest fear now is that Dan might carry out his threat to tell Simon about her sordid past. As Dan lurks in the shadows, staring up at Leanne's flat, is that his plan?

At the Eid celebrations, Gary and Alya announce their engagement.

Tracy's pleased to receive a text from Robert. Pointing out he's had enough junk food, Leanne tries to take Simon's chocolate bar from him but Simon lashes out.

http://www.corrie.net/kabin/gazette.html

Oh dear, Tracy & Carla, two of Corrie's most overused characters dominating yet another week!! Really not looking forward to this at all!!
I just knew Deirdre's death would end up being all about bloody Tracy!!

So Liz is going to lay into Dan in front of his daughter and boss I bet it'll be horrendous - her snarling and spitting out the words. It'd be funny if the daughter didn't give a stuff about the prossie bashing, but was upset about her dad's taste in women - "How could you have anything to do with that disgusting old boot Dad? I never want to see you again!" she'd sob

Oh dear

From what I recall last time Robert was in it Tracy lied that he cheated on her when it was in fact her cheating on him. Didn't realise that being a murdering manipulative scumbag had blokes falling over you, but that's fantasy Corrie land I guess. It's good that Tracy being responsible for a fire and the deaths of two people earns her a new man and happiness.

I am past caring about Carla's problems. And let me guess, this sudden gambling addiction will cause more problems at the factory, we will have Carla moping about stating that she will lose the place for the millionth time, only for the sexy never-heard-from-before cousin of Miss Hell (played by Shane Ward) turning up to save the place. Then overnight the gambling problem will be forgotten.

Big Corrie car crash stunt?

https://twitter.com/Chloe_DEathx/sta...11067855183872

Groan.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...phWswDSX4bvZnR

Not another one, surely.

Another extra episode.

Episode 8688: Monday 20th July at 7.30pm

A desperate Dan is out for revenge.
Robert tries to make amends with Ken.
Michael rescues Gail when in an emergency.

Writer: Julie Jones
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

***

Episode 8689: Monday 20th July at 8.30pm

Dan attacks Leanne in an explosive rage.
Beth urges Tracy to give Robert another chance.
Will Michael fall for Gail’s charms?

Writer: Julie Jones
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

***

Episode 8690: Wednesday 22nd July at 7.30pm

Released from hospital, Leanne faces yet more trouble at home.
Can Liz forgive Tony?
Steve doesn’t want to say goodbye to Rover.

Writer: Susan Oudot
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

***

Episode 8691: Thursday 23rd July at 8.30pm

Michael has a choice to make.
Leanne tries to make Simon open up.
Tracy is falling for Robert, but what is he hiding?

Writer: Mark Burt
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

***

Episode 8692: Friday 24th July at 7.30pm

Tracy gets serious with Robert but is in for an unpleasant surprise.
Tim has a proposal for Sally.
Bethany is duped by Callum.

Writer: Jayne Hollinson
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

***

Episode 8693: Friday 24th July at 8.30pm

Tracy feels betrayed as the truth emerges.
Tim’s jealousy ruins his own celebrations.
What will Callum do to Bethany next?

Writer: Ben Tagoe
Producer: Stuart Blackburn
Director: Menhaj Huda

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep868...onation-street