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Old 04-12-2006, 19:14
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What with Tracey off - what's left for Ken (even Deirdre). They cannot be content with nagging from Blanche as a storyline.
I had high hopes with Deirdre being blackmailed by that man after planning permission (sounds thrilling lol!!)

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Deirdre - Yet another affair???
Daniel Osbourne to return after the death of Denise?
Joanna Lumley to return as Elaine Perkins...she wants Ken back to cause problems for Deirdre.
Deirdre to get threatened by Samir's family who blame her...a hostage situation?
Deirdre to lose her job and her and Ken hit by financial worries and may lose No.1
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:19
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Maybe Ken having a Dirty Den style affair and getting some 20 year old pregnant.
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:20
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Maybe Ken having a Dirty Den style affair and getting some 20 year old pregnant.
lmao!
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:21
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The Samir storyline? delayed reaction of 12 years? highly unlikely
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:24
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"Ken buys a new jumper in shock storyline"
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:24
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I don't know what they can do with him to be honest. I'd like to see Ken back at the supermarket with Reg Holdsworth returning to manage it, would be great with him and Ken there.
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:33
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Originally Posted by Wick_ed
The Samir storyline? delayed reaction of 12 years? highly unlikely
Pent up rage then Samir's only brother dies meaning the end of the Rachid name...they snap and travel to Weatherfield hell bent on getting revenge. Just ideas - I haven't been sat down for months working out ideas
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:34
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Soaps seem to lack characters doing 'normal' stuff.

If Ken is anything like my dad, he'd be into something. My dad loves his genealogy and drives us all mad with all the stuff he has discovered about the family.

Of course, in soapie style, Ken could be doing this for a while, then discover something 'in the families past' that 'changes everything'.
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:36
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A secret sister they gave up for adoption. That would be good....I have her played by a favourite actress of mine - Sabina Franklyn
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Old 04-12-2006, 19:46
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Originally Posted by VoodooChic
What with Tracey off - what's left for Ken (even Deirdre). They cannot be content with nagging from Blanche as a storyline.
I had high hopes with Deirdre being blackmailed by that man after planning permission (sounds thrilling lol!!)

Suggested storylines

Deirdre - Yet another affair???
Daniel Osbourne to return after the death of Denise?
Joanna Lumley to return as Elaine Perkins...she wants Ken back to cause problems for Deirdre.
Deirdre to get threatened by Samir's family who blame her...a hostage situation?
Deirdre to lose her job and her and Ken hit by financial worries and may lose No.1
Maybe getting rid of him along with all the other Deadwood, under-used over paid Characters.

Coranation Street seems to of always enjoyed hanging on to Characters/Actors just for the sake of it, they have no storyline from month to month.

Emily
Jack
Vera
Betty
Ken

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Old 04-12-2006, 20:53
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I think Ken is going to be heavily involved in the current Tracey/Charlie story.
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Old 04-12-2006, 21:01
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How about Ken renting/buying the bakery site, and running a hardware shop from it. Nice and boring for someone like him, with the opportunity for adam to actually do some work!
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Old 04-12-2006, 21:11
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Ken realises he should have been a woman years ago, puts on a dress and wig, and still lives happily ever after with Deidre through the hormones treatment.
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Old 04-12-2006, 22:05
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Noticing how Ken's 'Plank School of Acting' symptoms are accelerating, and mindful of the part these played in Tracey's untimely departure, his concerned relatives rush him to hospital where he's given emergency treatment for woodworm.
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Old 04-12-2006, 22:09
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Ken is just a fixture that gets wheeled out every now and then.
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Old 04-12-2006, 22:22
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Originally Posted by GloriaSnockers
Noticing how Ken's 'Plank School of Acting' symptoms are accelerating, and mindful of the part these played in Tracey's untimely departure, his concerned relatives rush him to hospital where he's given emergency treatment for woodworm.
PMSL

Too true... you know, he's so wooden, they put varnish on him rather than make-up
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Old 04-12-2006, 22:44
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Ken and Roy taking train numbers at Manchester Piccadilly
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Old 04-12-2006, 23:01
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Originally Posted by 80sfan
PMSL

Too true... you know, he's so wooden, they put varnish on him rather than make-up
Ken has had his moments. He's just been winding down for the past 20 years
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Old 04-12-2006, 23:21
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Originally Posted by SULLA
Ken is just a fixture that gets wheeled out every now and then.
Ken's the new 'Queen Mother' and I personally take offence at the sniping in this thread.
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Old 05-12-2006, 00:17
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Ken is brilliant.

I would like to see more exploration of his character - he has been around for 46 years, we have followed his life.

I want to know what goes on inside Ken's mind - what happened to the socially aware young lad of the 1960s?

There is SO MUCH that he has to offer Coronation Street...I couldn't put it into words!
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Old 05-12-2006, 08:07
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I suppose a real shocker would be if he was late taking his library books back Seriously, what DOES he do in the library (apart from avoiding Blanche)?

I think an earlier suggestion of Daniel turning up would be good, especially if he compared favourably to Adam (i.e really studious and the type of lad Ken always wanted). He could become a teacher at Weatherfield comp or something and then fall for someone Ken thinks is really unsuitable on the Street (Fizz? Kelly?).

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Old 05-12-2006, 10:44
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Daniel's only 11 though...turning 12 in January!
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Old 05-12-2006, 10:53
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Perhaps it's because I've missed out on his best days, but I find Ken to be nothing but a bore. I've tried to look for all these hidden depths that he supposedly has, but I can't see them.
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Old 05-12-2006, 11:14
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Originally Posted by Tizzy
I suppose a real shocker would be if he was late taking his library books back Seriously, what DOES he do in the library (apart from avoiding Blanche)?

I have often wondered exactly WHAT is does in the library??? He must go there like every day????

I agree he needs a new gritty storyline to get into....he has been a bit dull lately but is a great actor and can do with something to get his teeth into - like it was said earlier, maybe he will shine in the Tracey/Charlie saga.....
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Old 05-12-2006, 12:19
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Originally Posted by jonparadise
If Ken is anything like my dad, he'd be into something. My dad loves his genealogy and drives us all mad with all the stuff he has discovered about the family.

Of course, in soapie style, Ken could be doing this for a while, then discover something 'in the families past' that 'changes everything'.
Good idea. It's exactly the sort of thing that Ken would do. It would also be nice for young-ish viewers like me to learn more about Uncle Albert.
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