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Old 07-02-2005, 21:17
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I saw Dot in EastEnders tonight and thought she looked really out of place. Then I had a brainwave - wouldn't it be great if Dot was in Corrie - she could hang out with Rita, Norris, Emily and the rest of the gang.

This is obviously pure fantasy but I think her character would be great in Corrie.
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Old 07-02-2005, 21:24
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She was once in Corrie I think. It must have been around 1970 and she was close to Ena Sharples. June played the mother of a son who played the organ. That's all I know for now. I will find out more later tonight when I log off here and report back in the morning
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Old 07-02-2005, 21:38
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She wot?! She was in Corrie?! I'll flaming well kill 'er lol Fraternising with t' Enemy that is!
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Old 07-02-2005, 21:39
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She wot?! She was in Corrie?! I'll flaming well kill 'er lol Fraternising with t' Enemy that is!
I think she'd be brill in Corrie. She has just the right amount of humour and with the Corrie writers, her character would thrive. But I can't see Corrie and EastEnders ever trading characters.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:02
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Dot would not be out of place with the likes of Emily and Blanche - the writers could really go to town - her character and Corrie scripts would be a great combination.

However, EastEnders should make the most of her as that soap can't hold a candle to Corrie in the humour stakes, and it does tend to be Dot who gets the most of the funny lines.

The real reason June Brown would fit in well in Corrie is the standard of acting in Corrie as always been that much better than EastEnders. She is probably EastEnders best actress, and one of the few who would be upto Corrie standards.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:04
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Dot would not be out of place with the likes of Emily and Blanche - the writers could really go to town - her character and Corrie scripts would be a great combination.

However, EastEnders should make the most of her as that soap can't hold a candle to Corrie in the humour stakes, and it does tend to be Dot who gets the most of the funny lines.

The real reason June Brown would fit in well in Corrie is the standard of acting in Corrie as always been that much better than EastEnders. She is probably EastEnders best actress, and one of the few who would be upto Corrie standards.
You'll be popular on with many on here with the things you said in that post.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:04
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I hadn't thought of it before but yes, I think she would fit in quite nicely. She does seem sort of out of place- I don't know why, but I guess she would just fit that group well in Corrie!
The could have bible club.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:05
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Although yeah- I didn't read the whole post! I wouldn't mock EE around here! It is looking up anyway. The problem was mainly the writers rather than the actors anyway.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:07
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Originally Posted by BCJ
You'll be popular on with many on here with the things you said in that post.

Forgive me - I am new to the forum. Is that a genuine comment or are you being ironic?
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:12
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Forgive me - I am new to the forum. Is that a genuine comment or are you being ironic?
No that's genuine - you ran EastEnders down a little bit - it'll annoy a certain few - you'll find out who for yourself soon enough.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:16
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They're pretty slow in getting in here though- normally they would have pounced straightaway.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:17
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I love Corrie and have watched it faithfully since 1980.

I have watched Eastenders since episode 1 in Feb 1985.

I am a genuine fan of both and seen enough to know when the balance swings in favour of one or the other.

Corrie is on a high, and has been for 3 years or more. EastEnders has had a longer than normal bad patch but has turned the corner.

Room for them both in the schedules !!!
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:20
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Thats exactly what I keep trying to tell everyone!
Definately room for both.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:23
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Originally Posted by PETERTD

The real reason June Brown would fit in well in Corrie is the standard of acting in Corrie as always been that much better than EastEnders. She is probably EastEnders best actress, and one of the few who would be upto Corrie standards.
Yes he would fit in but let's be honest, there are some actors in Corrie who do not live up to Corrie Standards.
Clue...Ginger hair, balding, drives mini cabs
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:24
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Eastenders main problem is it is trying too hard to correct the obvious problems it has. Back to basics will work, not shock stories all the time.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:24
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Yes he would fit in but let's be honest, there are some actors in Corrie who do not live up to Corrie Standards.
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Can't think of any of the taxi drivers who are ginger.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:25
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I am with you LiverpoolFCGirl - liking one doesn't compromise liking the other.

I hate it when the papers talk of one "taking viewers from the other". It's not like voting - you can enjoy and support them both.

Anyway - I bet they have 75%+ of viewers in common at least.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:28
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She would be good for humour because that's all Corrie does. If it came to drama though she would look out of place.
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Old 07-02-2005, 22:47
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Originally Posted by PETERTD

I hate it when the papers talk of one "taking viewers from the other". It's not like voting - you can enjoy and support them both.
I know! They are not even on at the same time so people can watch both,
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Old 08-02-2005, 09:51
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Peter Dean was once in Corrie too, around 1980.

As well as the ones everyone knows about like Gavin Richards (Terry) & Jill Halfpenny (Kate)
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Old 08-02-2005, 11:46
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Originally Posted by BCJ
Can't think of any of the taxi drivers who are ginger.
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Old 08-02-2005, 11:48
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Rofl looks like BCJ has been blitzed!

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Fizz, Tyrone, Maria, Danny and Kelly

I only like the old ones and Liz McDonald.
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Old 08-02-2005, 13:36
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Sorry people I forgot to check last night (see #2). Will try and find out tonight
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Old 08-02-2005, 13:48
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She would be great in Corrie but she does EastEnders so well.
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Old 08-02-2005, 18:28
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Originally Posted by BCJ
Can't think of any of the taxi drivers who are ginger.
Try harder or have your t*at radar adjusted
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