Conversation Street

Next up in our Resident Review series, we knock on the door of Number 9 Coronation Street, home to Fiz, Tyrone, Hope, Ruby and Dorin! With two parents, three kids and more than its fair share of family drama, the Dobbs household is probably the closest Corrie currently has to a traditional family home - but is the show making the most of it? We discuss whether life at Number 9 really captures the spirit of Classic Corrie, how well the family works together and which of its residents we’d like to see more of. Plus, with Cassie’s mysterious disa...

n this podcast, we give our verdict on the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 11th and the 16th October (Episodes #11,959 - #11,964).

Sarah’s trial is finally here, and to say things aren’t going her way would be a bit of an understatement! Although we don’t think her life was actually in danger when she took that swing at Theo, the law says she only had to *believe* it was - so just how convincing a job did she do of persuading the jury that she was acting in self-defence, and what consequences could she an...

In this all-singing, all-dancing episode of the podcast, we take a look at the music of Coronation Street over the years. From the story behind its iconic theme tune to the changing use of incidental music, from characters defined by their musical talents to cast members who hit the charts themselves, this wide-ranging discussion charts Corrie’s high and low notes from the past 65 years - tune in!

This episode includes brief musical excerpts for the purposes of discussion, criticism and review. All rights in the original music and recordings remain with their respective copyright holders.

On our latest podcast, we chat about the Weatherfield drama taking place between the 2nd and the 9th October (Episodes #11,954 - #11,958).

Progress! Actual, meaningful progress in the Platt story this week! Sure, the stalemate that Jodie, David and Shona found themselves in by the end of Friday’s episode still left the psycho sister with the upper hand, but at least her nefarious plot to seduce her brother-in-law is out in the open, her trinket box has been discovered and we finally got to see how the gun she’s been keeping hidden in her handbag all thes...

This week, we chat with Corrie superfan-turned-tour-guide Jamie Aston, who’s kindly agreed to come on for a natter about his love of the cobbles and his recent foray into showing guests around the Coronation Street set every weekend. If you’re on Instagram or TikTok, you may recognise Jamie from his excellent impressions of the likes of Ken, Blanche and, of course, David Platt, so we also chat about how he brings those characters to life - and whether his online fame has led to him being recognised while giving a tour!

Also available as a vide...

It's an early episode of the podcast this week, covering the Weatherfield happenings between the 28th September and the 1st October (Episodes #11,951 - #11,953).

Eva began the week in a heap at the bottom of the Rovers cellar steps, so naturally the big question was whether she’d remember who pushed her before some innocent suspect got dragged into it instead. Carl did indeed end up being carted off to the nick, causing yet another rift between him and Debbie, but by the end of today’s episode the finger was finally pointing in the right direction: Sam. And...

Following the sad news of actress Stephanie Cole’s death earlier this month, our bonus podcast this week looks back at the cantankerous battleaxe she brought to the cobbles between 2011 and 2013: Sylvia Goodwin. Perhaps you remember her best for getting high on space cakes, maybe it was her stint as a slot-machine queen, or perhaps locking Norris in the loo at Roy’s Rolls is the moment that sticks in your mind most fondly! Whatever the case, we revisit Sylvia’s most memorable moments, ponder whether she was ever really meant to be a likeable character and consider just how mu...

This episode of the podcast covers the week of the 21st to the 25th September (Episodes #11,946 - #11,950).

What a refreshingly watchable week of Corrie this turned out to be, packed with characters we actually care about and even some pleasantly low-stakes drama in parts too. Debbie, Christina, Glenda, Sam, Bernie, the Driscolls... these were the headliners this week, and even the utterly ridiculous revelation that Christina is actually Lucy's grandmother couldn't ruin it. Eva's OTT cold and Glenda skivvying around after her was hilarious, Bernie's reaction to Kit's news was heartbreaking, and despite us being far from...

For a number of years now, we’ve talked about the so-called Alahan Renaissance that blossomed onto our screens in the late 2010s, when Aadi and Asha got old enough to have storylines of their own and Dev seized the opportunity to go full-on embarrassing dad mode. But with both twins now having flown the nest, where does that leave our favourite corner shop owner? Fortunately, as we discuss in our latest Resident Review, Dev seems to be in just as strong a position as ever - largely thanks to the latest woman in his life, the incomparable Bernie. Wh...

For our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 14th and the 18th September (Episodes #11,942 - #11,945).

It was another Jodie-heavy set of episodes this week (when isn’t it?), as she turns her attention away from the Kit and Bethany bunk-up and back to her attempts to seduce David. After hearing about Gemma’s postpartum depression, Jodie sets about convincing her sister that she too has been psychologically affected by Harper’s birth - but will David and Doug fall for her tricks as well? This week also saw a few new storyl...

This week's podcast covers the drama on the cobbles between the 7th and the 11th September (Episodes #11,938 - #11,941).

We trust your awareness was well and truly raised about breast cancer in men on Monday’s Corrie? Because God forbid we should ever just be entertained by a storyline! Yep, Kit becomes the latest character to have dramatic sound effects playing in the background as he’s handed a life-threatening diagnosis this week - although, to be fair to him, at least he doesn’t spend too long wallowing in it. Perhaps that’s because he’s also got a conc...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 30th August and the 4th September 2026 (Episodes #11,932 - #11,937).

This week, Celeste goes the way of her beloved Dolly a little sooner than we’d expected, but when a shocking family secret comes to light, Bernie fears it could spell a death sentence for her nearest and dearest. Is this really the sort of story Corrie needs right now, though? Meanwhile, Debbie’s condition takes a worrying turn as she becomes increasingly confused - is a drama-free birthday party on Monday real...

In this episode, we delve into the story of Nina Lucas, one of Corrie’s most distinctive characters of recent years, who has now departed the cobbles for pastures new in Whitby. We look back over Nina’s six and a half years in Weatherfield and reflect on her biggest storylines, most notably the powerful 2021 hate crime story, which for a time saw her firmly established as one of the show’s leading ladies. From her wonderful bond with Uncle Roy (or should that be Roymond?) to her on-off relationship with Asha, her romance with Seb, her brief foray into f...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the happenings on the Street between the 24th and the 28th August (Episodes #11,928 - #11,931).

There’s a bit more comedy on the cobbles this week, which is always appreciated - and the unexpected dalliance between Brian and Maggie is certainly the most intriguing storyline of the lot! She doesn’t seem too keen to go back for round two just yet, but we’ll be keeping everything crossed... Meanwhile, Sarah finally stands up for herself in prison after becoming sick to the back teeth of Kacey’s threats...

We’re delving into the Listener Questions pot for this week’s bonus podcast, starting with one from Kit, who wants to know whether there are any female villains from Corrie’s past who should have been turned into killers. We all know there’ve been far fewer lady baddies on the show than men, but how does that compare with real-life crime statistics, exactly how many Weatherfield femmes fatales have already taken someone’s life, and who else could have crossed that line? After that, we ponder Martin’s question about whether Corrie should ever recast a character when an acto...

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 17th and the 21st August (Episodes #11,923 - #11,927).

Ollie’s certainly on a winning streak this week! Not only does he clean up at a poker game in Speed Daal, he ends the night getting lucky with Lauren too. But with Fiona determined to claw back the money she lost, it looks like Ollie and Idris may have more trouble coming their way... Meanwhile, Todd’s back from Thailand - and wastes absolutely no time in reminding us what a git he can be, swoo...

In our latest Resident Review, we take a look behind the doors of Number 1 Coronation Street, the home of the Barlows and the McDonalds. With Cassie having just left the Street for pastures unknown, we've been left with a bit of a turning point for the remaining residents - but what should Corrie do to try and leave the characters feeling fresh? To be honest, we're not too sure the characters of Steve, Tracy, Amy and Ken gel well together as a family group - despite enjoying all of the characters in their own way individually! - so it...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 9th and the 14th August (Episodes #11,918 - #11,922)

There's been a murder! And a suddenly existing relative is involved! This week, Corrie meshes together two ideas that they're really quite fond of recently, which ultimately results in Tim and Sally getting a new foster child to look after - the question is, is she being completely honest about the circumstances surrounding her mother's death? Meanwhile, Sarah splits with Kit in an attempt to protect his career, but he's not willing to...

For this week’s bonus podcast, we take a look back on Cassie Plummer’s three years on the cobbles, chronicling her dalliances with drugs, family fall-outs and snuggles and snogs with Steve McDonald. We ponder whether Corrie did the right thing rewriting Tyrone’s family history to bring the Plummers into the show, and consider whether leaving Cassie’s fate shrouded in mystery was the right way to bring her time on the cobbles to a close. Love Cassie or loathe her, it’s impossible to deny the charisma Claire Sweeney brought to the role, and we had a lot of f...

On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 3rd and the 6th August 2026 (Episodes #11,914 - #11,917).

What’s that? You thought that just because there were only four episodes of Corrie this week, this would be a short podcast? Au contraire! With the stroke storyline taking centre stage once more and Dylan finding himself on the receiving end of an attack from Lauren, you’d better believe we’ve got plenty to say about where this story is heading! Has he really done enough to show he’s sorry for what he did to B...

This week, we're joined by the fabulous Claire Sweeney, the actress behind Corrie's Cassie Plummer. We chat to Claire about her three years in the role, what it's like to be part of the clan at Number 9, which cast member makes her laugh the most, and her thoughts on the fan reaction to the controversial storyline where Cassie drugged national treasure Ken Barlow!

Also available as a video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/EaIaMHX6yaI

On our latest edition of the podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Coronation Street between the 24th and the 31st July (Episodes #11,907 - #11,913).

Seven episodes of Corrie to catch up on this week thanks to our impromptu trip to France, but we somehow managed to squeeze them into roughly the same amount of podcasting time as usual - perhaps because this batch wasn’t quite so controversial! Jodie’s been up to her old tricks again, leaving us scratching our heads over where on earth she procured a fake gun, what exactly she’s doing...

We’ve got a busy couple of days coming up this weekend, which means we’re releasing Episode #742 of the podcast slightly earlier than usual! This one covers the Corrie episodes shown between Monday and Thursday (#11,903 – #11,906), so – and we know this is a bit of a big ask – if you happen to have a spare three and a half hours before Friday’s visit to Weatherfield, do give it a listen!

The controversial Betsy and Dylan saga continued this week, with opinions still sharply divided over whether he should be punished for his part in causing her stroke – at...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a look at the character of Bernie Winter-Alahan, the crystal-crazy crackpot who’s been living it large on the Street for the past seven years! Starting out as one of Corrie’s most terribly neglectful mothers, Bernie has grown into a brilliantly well-rounded character, supporting her family through money woes, maladies and marital dramas - all brought to life by the wonderfully charismatic Jane Hazlegrove. Whether she’s selling Gemma’s used pregnancy tests online, blasting her son’s ashes into space or coming face to face with her doppelgänger...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Corrie between the 13th and the 17th July (Episodes #11,898 - #11,902).

Well this was quite the week to be a Corrie fan, wasn't it? If you're on social media, it will have been almost impossible to escape discussion of the shocking new story centred around Betsy and Dylan this week, which has already become one of Coronation Street's most controversial yet.  You won't be surprised to hear that sexual strangulation isn't exactly the sort of topic we were expecting to be discussing when we f...

Recently, we made another trip up north to take part in the second Walk For Webster, a sponsored stroll between the old and new Corrie sets accompanied by a gaggle of listeners. In this special episode of the podcast, we chat about the experience, share stories about revisiting the Coronation Street exhibit and chat about visiting a handful of spots that the show has visited on location over the years, including the places where Julie Carp and Renee Roberts met their maker!

Also available as a video on YouTube, including tonnes of photos and footage from the...

On this week's Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 6th and the 10th July (Episodes #11,893 - #11,897).

Just a short episode of the podcast this week - by our standards at least - as we're up in Manchester for the Walk For Webster this weekend, we've had a bit of a busy day and we're absolutely knackered! Fortunately, there wasn't too much in the way of massive story twists or revelations to keep us talking in today's episode, although we do delve relatively deeply into Christina's admission that she has a spending...

It's Resident Review time again, and this week, we're moving down one house in the terrace and looking at Number 5 Coronation Street! Like Number 3, The Winter-Brown interior hasn't been seen on screen at all so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped us from sharing our thoughts on the family - how they've fared in terms of storylines over the past few years and what direction we'd like to see them go in future. Are the quads nearly reaching the stage where they'll be able to be used more, and what about Joseph, who'd been very much absent recently but...

This episode of the podcast covers the action in Weatherfield between the 30th June and the 3rd July (Episodes #11,888 - 11,892).

The lion's share of the screen time was taken up by the drama surrounding Megan's trial this week, so what was our verdict on how it went down? On the whole, it was pretty enjoyable, though we can't deny we would have preferred a bit more in the way of evidence and surprise twists - Will's initial testimony that there was no relationship between him and Megan was certainly a shock, but once that was over, we...

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2026, and you know what that means – it’s time for Coronation Street’s mid-year review! Corrie had some big promises to live up to going into the year, with a flash-forward murder mystery and, of course, its much-hyped crossover with Emmerdale. In this episode of the podcast, we ask whether the show has lived up to its own hype and whether both events have generated enough compelling storylines of their own. There've been some huge revelations in the form of Carl and Ben’s parentage, some bittersweet moments for Debbie, and the massively...

In our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 22nd and the 25th June (Episodes #11,883 - 11,887)

At last, Theo's killer has been revealed - and it's not at all who we expected! (Despite Corrie making it very clear over the past few weeks that Gary and Sarah were caught up in the murder somehow...) We've had a couple of days since recording our instant reaction podcast to mull over Monday's big episode and rewatch the scaffolding scene a few more times - and the big question is still whether or not...

After taking a final bow on Classic Corrie just recently, Vernon Tomlin's back for an encore as we chat with actor Ian Reddington about his time on the cobbles. Ian opens up about working with Beverley Callard, chats about his own ideas about Vernon that were brought life on screen and of course, reminisces about recording the classic ballad, (Don't Fall Into) The Mason's Arms.

Theo's killer has finally been revealed! At the end of tonight's episode, we discovered just who was responsible for the Theo taking a tumble off the scaffolding - and it certainly wasn't the person we were expecting! In this special 20-minute episode of the podcast, we give our instant reactions to the reveal and ponder what it could mean next for everyone else involved...

On our latest edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 15th and the 19th June (Episodes #11,878 - 11,882).

A pretty bangin' week of Corrie this week, we reckon, and we're not just talking about that gunshot in the garage on Tuesday's episode (which nobody nearby apparently heard?) Speaking of which, although the scenes of Carl holding Kevin and co up in the garage didn't quite have us on the edge of our seats the way Corrie probably wanted, we're definitely intrigued by the possibility of loose cannon Jodie now in possession...

For this week’s bonus podcast, we return to the stories of those unfortunate Corrie residents who’ve found themselves behind bars for crimes they didn’t commit. Picking up where we left off last week, we revisit Gail’s imprisonment for the murder of her hapless husband, Yasmeen’s time on remand for trying to bump off Geoff and the time when Peter found himself sharing a cell with a certain hot-headed blast from the past... We also consider whether Coronation Street will ever be able to recreate the public frenzy sparked by Deirdre’s imprisonment: with that benchmark se...

On this week's podcast, we chat about the drama in Weatherfield between the 7th and the 12th June (Episodes #11,873 - 11,877).

Although there were a handful of scenes focusing on Debbie and the Platts' stories this week, the lion's share of the screen time was given to Sam's psychosis and the ongoing murder investigation, with Corrie continuing to drip feed us information about what exactly happened the night Theo died. We have to admit, we found the revelation that Gary was up there on the scaffolding at some point the night of the murder particularly intriguing, but do...

For this week's bonus podcast, we take a look at a selection of Corrie characters who've been banged up for crimes they didn't commit! With both Summer and Debbie spending time at His Majesty's pleasure in the past few months alone, we thought the time was right to chat about this increasingly common type of storyline, exploring when it works and when it falls sadly short. Plenty of characters have followed in Deirdre's footsteps since she famously cried out in court that she "didn't do any of it!" back in 1998, but have any of Corrie's attempts to recreate the...

On this podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 1st and the 4th June 2026 (Episodes #11,869 - 11,872).

This week saw Daniel hit rock bottom after a meltdown at school before following in the footsteps of both Will and Sarah by getting completely plastered. Will Adam and Tracy’s scheme to teach the teacher a lesson be enough to pull him out of his downward spiral, or is he beyond help at this point? Meanwhile, Jodie continues to work towards her mysterious endgame, whatever that may actually be (seriously, does anyone know?). Also this week, To...

After debuting our latest series four weeks ago - the Resident Review - we're back again to discuss the state of another household. Rather than going directly next door to the Rovers and chatting about Number 1 (as we know there's something important coming up there pretty soon), we thought we'd skip over to the Baileys at Number 3. You can't deny that they've been very much on the quiet side of late, and it could even be argued that all this time after their debut, they've still not properly settled in, but we use this episode as a chance to...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we chat about what happened in Corrie between the 25th and the 29th May (Episodes #11,864 - 11,868).

There's a new guy in town, and in keeping with seemingly all of Corrie's new additions to the cast recently, he's a bit of a git! Idris schmoozed his way into Weatherfield this week, and it didn't take long for Leanne to fall for his roguish charms - just how long will it take for her to find out he's not quite as 'chill' as he first appears? Also this week, Daniel loses control...