Anne Kirkbride, who at only 60 could have been on screen for many more years is a massive loss to the show. I do think Corrie is better when it's being itself and relies on what made it good in the first place.

Im very disappointed with the use of the new set - surely it could be aged sufficiently to allow them to use it to it's potential.

Sally and the graffiti- in Lego! http://youtu.be/E9UEvV553ss

Some really good shots last night, this fire wouldn't have looked as amazing on the old set.

When Maddie was running from the Websters to the builders yard - just before she was blown up! - that area looked huge! I think the backdrop was the arch of the viaduct but it looked enormous.

the flats have been blown up, the builders yard caught fire, the gym owner dead and the area behind the flats was covered with tarpaulin.

What do you think they'll do with this area? Get rid of the gym (hopefully), refurbish the builders yard and flats or knock them down and build something else?

And what is behind the "road closed" signs and tarpaulin? Have they already started building?

A new street? New houses, shops, businesses?

no idea, but it will be fun finding out.

meanwhile the old set tours close on december 31st so its days are numbered

I've been catching up recently, when did Kevin change the signs at the garage? lol

Here's a pic of the Garage's new look
http://i.imgur.com/OBcqvjQ.png

Looks like the Platts are finally converting their unused garage, lol
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/me...M79_Y7ECRQ.jpg

Ha ha, I commented on the SOR thread how there is a window suddenly present in the side of the platts garage, net curtains n all

Probably already been mentioned on this thread but those flagstones are a new addition too. I also noticed that they're on the other side next to the Kabin flat/Rita's garage.

lets see if they utilise their new set a bit more for the live tonight

be interesting to see what happens to the old corry set now it's earmarked for demolition

I havent watch Corrie for a while, whats going on with Kev's garage? When he gets the new one, is he closing the one next to Underworld?

it's going to be turned into apartments

Isn't it just an extension, to allow him to different things in the different premises?

That said, I could be wrong, as you're not the only person I've read lately who thinks he's moving...

From today's news about the increase to 6 episodes, they mentioned they will be extending the set, sounds like this thread can be resurrected

Excellent.

I'm hoping we'll see the houses on Mawdesley Street turned into 'proper' houses rather than the facade it is currently plus a Freshco frontage and also some of the less used interior sets eg. No3 being used on the backlot.

I'm holding out hope that they will introduce a separate set for the precinct, including a Freshco, a relocated bistro, a library and other smaller shop units (something I have suggested a thousand times on DS over the past year or so).

If this does happen, do you think I can claim copyright over the idea?

Great ideas KK!

Really hope we see more outdoor space but this sounds like they're building more interior space so they can shoot more scenes at once, or am I misreading it?

Sounds like they extending both. I'd love a return of Freschos, think this would be the perfect opportunity to add it.

Interesting! Definitely echo the thoughts here, a return of Freshcos would be a smart move. It gives another major workplace to the street instead of just the factory. Would they build any new homes ever I wonder? A few additional homes would help, a new family or two would help round out the cast and give a bit more scope I think. As it is the only place for new people to go is to have a flat in Victoria Court or to bunk in with an existing resident unless there are any vacant homes Im not remembering?

Me too. Imagine the job opportunities

Quite frankly I'm bored of them filming on set and would like to see a return to more on-location shooting. Fat chance of that.

Haven't they built the back of some houses already? Couldn't they use them!