There was a time when the only intelligent conversation on Coronation Street came from one man, and that man was schoolteacher Ken Barlow. It has been Kenneth to whom most have turned when in need some form of educational stimulation, and he has probably offered private tutition to at least two thirds of the Street, but could Ken's position as resident know-it-all be under threat? John Stape is the new kid on the Weatherfield block and has already won over ditzy Fiz Brown with his brains, and now he is offereing his expertise to Corrie's social climbing Sally Webster by providing some private tuition.
Sally has already described Shakespeare as a foreign language, so could she be headed for some serious faux-pas in the style of Raquel's infamous 'voulez-vouz coucher avec moi, ce soir?' [Ben]
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Well, in the sense that (as you say) he offers educational tutoring to a resident then the answer is yes. But that is as far as the comparison goes. There can never be another Ken Barlow nor will there ever be.
I am still to yet to see anything from this character that appeals. I am waiting patiently for some extra spark or something hidden lurking in his cupboard. But all I am getting is a consistent drip, drip, drip, drip.
There was some speculation on the Digital Spy boards that Mr Stape could start an affair with Sally...or worse, Sophie (she DOES have a big crush on him, although who knows why).
Hmm having an affair with Sophie might just be a little too much. Though Sophie needs a chance to shine.
Wouldn't surprised me about Sally. She not only sews knickers, she uses her own like a revolving door. ;)
No! No! No!
Never say that, I happen to like Ken Barlow
Nah, boring old Stapes is nothing on Ken who may be boring NOW but certainly wasnt when he was Stapes' age. I really hope he and soppy Sally dont end up shagging. Mind you she has kept her drawers on for a record time now!
It's Rosie now! I can't believe he actually slept with her!I have to say though i'm loving this storyline ... and even though John/Graeme is 30/40 odd... he is quite hot... and i'm 15... lawl!