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Old 31-07-2014, 16:45
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I know some people may not be a huge fan of this actor or character (I am!) but the answers he gave were very honest and so unusual to see a soap star admit to!

Admits that his last stint was daft due to Bev Calard's depression and other factors.

Admits that the cast is so large and the pace so fast there is no longer the community spirit or many people in the green room/going out for a drink.

Much more in there as well...


Have a read below! What do you think?
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:22
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:25
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"Were you surprised to be asked back for the bazzillionth time?"
"Nope."

LOL, neither were we!
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:27
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The relatively good news in all that is that he only appears in 30 eps (just under 3 mths) and is in prison for all of them. Small mercies.....
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:29
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The relatively good news in all that is that he only appears in 30 eps (just under 3 mths) and is in prison for all of them. Small mercies.....
Indeed!
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:31
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...-love-jim.html
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:33
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I read this first paragraph of this thread then went to read it on the DS home page and your right very honest, especially about his robbery exit!
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:36
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It is refreshing to see such honesty.
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:43
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Great interview, love his honesty. I hope we get an "ELIZABETH YOU HOOOOORRRR!!!" or he could say it to Peter Barlow!
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:48
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A refreshing display of honesty and straight to the point. Like how he refrains from gushing about the writers and producer like so many other soap actors. He's absolutely spot on when he talks about how daft
the robbery plot was
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Old 31-07-2014, 17:51
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I enjoyed that. I like how he is honest but without blindly bashing the writers or actors or whoever, he considers it from all sides. Callard's illness so they were rushing to finish the stories up to accommodate both their exits and the writer's working to such tight deadlines and having a lot of pressure put on them to come up with something in a short space of time.

But then also considers the flak that soaps get but gives the writers and actors their credit for keeping up the high volume of work on such a tight schedule.
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Old 01-08-2014, 09:44
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I clicked my way through a couple of pages of posts to find this thread, having just read Charlie's interview.

I agree with the other FMs who've said how refreshing it is to read such an honest, straight yet sensitive interview. He completely avoids any of the usual press office tripe, which always default to exhalation of the prowess of the producer and executive producer. At the same time, he manages to point out the pressures that other members of the production team are under, particularly the writers and storyliners.

Fantastic.
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Old 01-08-2014, 12:21
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Candid interview. Glad he's making a return.

Great interview, love his honesty. I hope we get an "ELIZABETH YOU HOOOOORRRR!!!" or he could say it to Peter Barlow!


Still remember Liz's first depature and Jim walking in on her and that psychotherapist at it like rabbits. Still makes me laugh how he collapsed on the floor.
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Old 01-08-2014, 12:38
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He;s very savvy, knows how the play the game and engineer as much money from the show as he can
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Old 01-08-2014, 13:49
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I really like his objectivity. I suppose because he's not constantly immersed in the world of Corrie, he's got a bit of perspective on things. Funny him mentioning Gwen - I remember the character, but I'd forgotten that she was involved with Jim for a while.
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Old 01-08-2014, 14:03
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I really like his objectivity. I suppose because he's not constantly immersed in the world of Corrie, he's got a bit of perspective on things. Funny him mentioning Gwen - I remember the character, but I'd forgotten that she was involved with Jim for a while.
I don't at all. Who was she?

Anyway, I've said it before and I'll say it again, CL is (IMO) one of the best actors and JM one of the best characters in Corries history.

I for one am glad he's coming back.

OP, I agree, fantastic interview.
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Old 01-08-2014, 21:21
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I don't at all. Who was she?

Anyway, I've said it before and I'll say it again, CL is (IMO) one of the best actors and JM one of the best characters in Corries history.

I for one am glad he's coming back.

OP, I agree, fantastic interview.
I agree him and Charlie Stubbs are top brass for me. Gail and Deidre to.

Gwen was in a relationship with Jim when Liz left, he burned all their furniture in the middle of the street.

Here is a link mate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SzreYX2uoI
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Old 01-08-2014, 21:23
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I agree him and Charlie Stubbs are top brass for me. Gail and Deidre to.

Gwen was in a relationship with Jim when Liz left, he burned all their furniture in the middle of the street.

Here is a link mate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SzreYX2uoI
Kevin off to see Bill again!
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Old 02-08-2014, 00:13
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