The official PH Coronation Street thread

[Wacky Racer]

andymc said:

Is Craig a real copper

No, a Special constable, working a few hours a week (Hobby Bobby)

They have exactly the same powers (Unlike PCSO's), as a regular copper but are volunteers and work unpaid.

(One of my sons was one for three years before he joined the force full time several years ago)

[Wacky Racer]

PoleDriver said:

Bethany finally kicked her brain cell into life!

Has she got a brain cell?

[PoleDriver]

Wacky Racer said:

PoleDriver said:

Bethany finally kicked her brain cell into life!

Has she got a brain cell?

Maybe she borrowed one?

[Denis O]

PoleDriver said:

Wacky Racer said:

PoleDriver said:

Bethany finally kicked her brain cell into life!

Has she got a brain cell?

Maybe she borrowed one?

From Kirk

[Wacky Racer]

Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) in Beatles video:-

1 minute 50 seconds in...........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIvONHPqpk

[iandc]

Wacky Racer said:

Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) in Beatles video:-

1 minute 50 seconds in...........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIvONHPqpk

Well spotted. Doesn't look that different from today.

[nicanary]

iandc said:

Wacky Racer said:

Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) in Beatles video:-

1 minute 50 seconds in...........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIvONHPqpk

Well spotted. Doesn't look that different from today.

The video was made in 1995, so she would have been 18 at the time. She's 40 now. I think she will age well, she has good cheekbones and an attractive face. The toyboy storyline involving Luke wasn't all that far-fetched, as I think most men would find her becoming, though most might live to regret it.

Will Bethany get through to the plod before Nathan returns to the cafe? Will Craig turn to Neil for help in tracking down the couple? Will this thing drag on for ever...........?

[Oakey]

I see Chesney has proposed to his irl girlfriend, he's punching above his weight there!

http://www.thepicta.com/user/brionygardner/2897296...

[Mr GrimNasty]

Finally she gets it, enters the room and announces, My name is Bethany Pratt, and I am deluded.

Hopefully this noble but dreadfully executed plot line is over.

[andymc]

Oakey said:

I see Chesney has proposed to his irl girlfriend, he's punching above his weight there!

http://www.thepicta.com/user/brionygardner/2897296...

he looks like postman pat

[nicanary]

I know that police cuts have resulted in staff shortages, but isn't it a bit weird that nobody notices Neil's odd behaviour in and out of the station? Surely it's not normal procedure for a sergeant unconnected with child abuse cases to sit alone in the observation room without comment from his workmates? Corrie really has dealt with this story pretty poorly.

[Athlon]

Good actress though that lass who plays Bethany.

[iandc]

nicanary said:

I know that police cuts have resulted in staff shortages, but isn't it a bit weird that nobody notices Neil's odd behaviour in and out of the station? Surely it's not normal procedure for a sergeant unconnected with child abuse cases to sit alone in the observation room without comment from his workmates? Corrie really has dealt with this story pretty poorly.

Agreed. He never seems to do anything or be supervised. Plus he is allowed to interview her "off the record" with no tapes etc. Stretching the suspension of disbelief a bit too far. It's a shame as this storyline had the opportunity to explore a very delicate subject but the massive gaps spoil it.

[e600]

Isn't our Bethany over the age of consent, and if so given that she agreed to all the deeds laid out before her is there a case to answer?

If the above is true is the cop guilty of anything other than having sex with his mates 16 year old girlfriend.

The pressure applied to the lass by the cop not to dob him in is another thing entirely.

So even if Bethany tells all what can be done legally?

[Mr GrimNasty]

Controlling and coercive behaviour is 'a law' these days.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

e600 said:

Isn't our Bethany over the age of consent, and if so given that she agreed to all the deeds laid out before her is there a case to answer?

If the above is true is the cop guilty of anything other than having sex with his mates 16 year old girlfriend.

The pressure applied to the lass by the cop not to dob him in is another thing entirely.

So even if Bethany tells all what can be done legally?

Age of consent is increased by 2 years to 18 where one person is in a supervisory position or position of power over the other. So teacher/pupil, social worker/client, doctor/patient, police/alleged victim

[Wacky Racer]

I wouldn't like to be in Phelan's shoes when Eileen finds out he has eyes for another..........

[iandc]

Wacky Racer said:

I wouldn't like to be in Phelan's shoes when Eileen finds out he has eyes for another..........

Its OK Eileen must assume by now every bloke she meets will let her down. She does have form in this department!!

[nicanary]

iandc said:

Wacky Racer said:

I wouldn't like to be in Phelan's shoes when Eileen finds out he has eyes for another..........

Its OK Eileen must assume by now every bloke she meets will let her down. She does have form in this department!!

BTW when's Jason coming back? That's a very long panto season by my reckoning.

[wjwren]

nicanary said:

BTW when's Jason coming back? That's a very long panto season by my reckoning.

He went off to do other acting roles but have yet to see him on TV since.
Alison King did the same, she is back soon I heard.