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Old 21-04-2015, 11:08
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...ar-out-5556173

Completely agree with this article. Am so glad that what I have felt for a while is finally being published by someone, even if it it 'the mirror'.

Hopefully corrie bosses will take note. Time for Antony Cotton and the likes to go. Long overdue in my opinion.
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:25
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People have been complaining about Cotton for years. I hope the producers see the article and do something about him but I don't think they will. They'd rather have their mates on the payroll than listen to the viewers or take note of what actors like Cotton are doing to the show. (I use the term actor very loosely of course)
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:27
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A drastic overhaul isn't needed more to with writing and the way characters are being used
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:28
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I don't think Sean will ever go. He is popular with viewers. Just not on here.
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:30
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A drastic overhaul isn't needed more to with writing and the way characters are being used
Totally agree the writing is crap at the moment but the good actors can still get away with making a scene believable whereas Cotton can't carry off any scenes at all. The writing is the main problem but the acting quality needs to be looked at too I think.
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:31
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I share the authors observation in doubting that Corrie will ever scale it's former heights quality wise again.
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:34
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I share the authors observation in doubting that Corrie will ever scale it's former heights quality wise again.
People though that about Eastenders too though and a change of EP and a bit of a cast clear out have done it a world of good. I think Corrie can get back on track but they need to take some action first.
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Old 21-04-2015, 11:41
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People though that about Eastenders too though and a change of EP and a bit of a cast clear out have done it a world of good. I think Corrie can get back on track but they need to take some action first.
Yes it has done it the world of good but has it taken it back to scale it's previous heights quality wise ? I would say no although it's a lot more watchable these days.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:01
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Totally agree with this, it's the reason we don't see much of the good characters as much. They need a big clear out, there is far too much cast anyway. And characters do seem to be disappearing for months without explanation as well, which is rather annoying.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:11
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...ar-out-5556173

Completely agree with this article. Am so glad that what I have felt for a while is finally being published by someone, even if it it 'the mirror'.

Hopefully corrie bosses will take note. Time for Antony Cotton and the likes to go. Long overdue in my opinion.
I am really glad this has been noticed.

Cotton is awful and Corrie right now is full of deadwood characters- the rot has to stop and fast.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:12
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Totally agree the writing is crap at the moment but the good actors can still get away with making a scene believable whereas Cotton can't carry off any scenes at all. The writing is the main problem but the acting quality needs to be looked at too I think.
Cotton is earning a fortune and he cannot act- its a disgrace to actors who can act who cant get work.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:13
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I share the authors observation in doubting that Corrie will ever scale it's former heights quality wise again.
They need to drop an episode. Four times a week is fine, three would be better.

The cast is too big, characters are there for the sake of longevity. Big axe is needed.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:15
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The axe needs to fall on at least 12-14 characters.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:18
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The axe needs to fall on at least 12-14 characters.
Sacking Cotton would be a good start though. The writer of the article was spot on about his acting range and ability. They need to find a way to axe Sean and keep Billy though. That guy can actually act and I don't mind watching him. It's just sad who they've paired him with.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:26
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Characters do need to go otherwise it's just a case of papering over the cracks ala Collinson.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:26
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Cotton is earning a fortune and he cannot act- its a disgrace to actors who can act who cant get work.
Same in any industry really plenty of music acts cannot sing whilst amazing singers never break through, some people get lucky , cottons one of them
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:30
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The poll on the Mirror says it all really.

The cast is far too big with all this deadwood that should have been axed 10 years ago and this never ending new/returnees characters turing up on the street is not helping either.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:39
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Sacking Cotton would be a good start though. The writer of the article was spot on about his acting range and ability. They need to find a way to axe Sean and keep Billy though. That guy can actually act and I don't mind watching him. It's just sad who they've paired him with.
Daniel Brocklebank is a good actor and has been around a while.

Cotton is so thick skinned - I am sure he does not care what a newspaper says except the newspaper is right.
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Old 21-04-2015, 12:42
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The poll on the Mirror says it all really.

The cast is far too big with all this deadwood that should have been axed 10 years ago and this never ending new/returnees characters turing up on the street is not helping either.
Better actors/characters have been axed since he's been there. Makes you question why they have kept on a guy who can't even carry a storyline for so long. I can't think of any justifiable reason why they don't sack him. It has to be something more of a personal nature than a professional one. Maybe they're scared he'll play the homophobia card which is not what this is about. He's just a waste of space as an actor - end of.
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:13
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Sacking Cotton would be a good start though. The writer of the article was spot on about his acting range and ability. They need to find a way to axe Sean and keep Billy though. That guy can actually act and I don't mind watching him. It's just sad who they've paired him with.
Cotton, Fizz and that dreadfull MIchele need to go.

I mean did anyone actually miss Fizz.

I really wish Corrie would get a Series Producer who actually had some B***s and got rid of some of these so called actors
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:16
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Cotton, Fizz and that dreadfull MIchele need to go.

I mean did anyone actually miss Fizz.

I really wish Corrie would get a Series Producer who actually had some B***s and got rid of some of these so called actors
Agreed.
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:24
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It's unusual for the press to single a bad actor like Antony Cotton out though and I'm glad someone has finally had the guts to do so. It echoes what most people have thought for years and he has gotten away with it for far too long. If he had any respect for himself or the audience,, he would have made it his own decision to leave years ago.
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:25
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Gone right downhill ive stopped watching, its just so boring since rob left. Not interested in the new muslim family and that gym as the mothers whining gets on my nerves, I think when she did book club was cue to switch off!
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:28
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Cotton could play the homophobic card if he was sacked- I wouldn't put it past him.
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Old 21-04-2015, 13:28
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Gone right downhill ive stopped watching, its just so boring since rob left. Not interested in the new muslim family and that gym as the mothers whining gets on my nerves, I think when she did book club was cue to switch off!
I decided to stick with it because I thought things would get interesting with the live episode coming up. I hope they pick up the pace soon to do it justice and they don't devote any of it to AC. That would be a waste.
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