Some might


and Gary is impressed


Just to prove that The Sherrif likes Indians


I thought it was unfair on the engaged couple





But not vice versa





But not as fabulous


It was so fake. Gary wants to beat the living $hit out of Platt but he doesn't want to upset Sarah


So we could see her

Much better from Corrie tonight I thought, though it did drag in places.

Enjoyed the Nazir conclusion; Sharif really is a sleazy man isn't he? The way he kept on ordering Zee about to try and cover his mucky tracks. Felt it was in character of Alya to admit everything, but loved Yas throwing her out as well. Loved the final scene with Zee holding his grandmother. That was Shariff's last ep and I like the rest of the Nazirs so I hope they stick around.

Must admit I'm quite enjoying the bonkers Caz/Maria storyline. I'm sure it won't be long before Maria's name is cleared as CCTV will place Caz at the ATM, at the station if she used public transport to follow her, etc etc, but it's interesting. It's obviously building up to Aidan and Maria's affair (they do have chemistry). The final scene where the camera revealed Caz in the background was fab!

Also enjoyed the scene with Michael and Gail in the garden, it's a shame he's leaving as he has become quite a good character on't street, but alas, Gail is not allowed to be happy for long. She is cursed. Further I am enjoying Gary interfacing with the Platts - both with Beth/Sarah and now David.

As for Anna's scenes, I felt her dumping Kevin was in character but also tedious to watch. For some reason Debbie Rush isn't convincing me that much in this storyline. Michael Le Vell is doing good as Kevin, but there is parts of all of it which feel a bit forced. Indeed I'm not even sure they work as a couple. So that let the ep down for me.

However, on the whole, I felt the episodes were well paced generally and largely well written. There were lapses here and there though but as I've said a lot recently, the more we move into Kate Oates' reign the more we see things gradually improve in terms of characterisation, plotting and pacing. The old shit is finally starting to die away, but the rot was large so we know it will take a bit longer to fully clean.

Ultimately I am looking forward to each episode again and watching them closer to their live transmission (if not live) as apposed to, under Blackburn, a week or even weeks/months later in bulk. This can only be a good sign I feel.

Oh, an honorary mention for the CGI fireworks! A Corrie tradition now, would have been fuming if they were axed!

6.5 out of 10

Because stingy Maria wouldn't lend Caz a tampon.

Sorry, but I find an Alex and Gemma romance a step too far.

Did anyone else spot the photograph of Fred West behind Yasmeen ?