Coronation Street fan of the week

This week's Coronation Street fan of the week is Claire, who is originally from Manchester but now lives in New Zealand. She's pictured above visiting the Corrie set with her Dad in 1988, when she was eight years old.

How long have you been watching Coronation Street?
I've watched Coronation Street for as long as I can remember. My parents and grandparents never missed an episode. My first clear memory of a storyline was when Brian Tisley was stabbed outside that nightclub.

Who's your favourite character?
My favourite character has to be Steve - mainly due to the gigantic crush I had on him as an early teenager. We are many months behind here in NZ and the future doesn't look too rosy for Steve, I can't warm to Michelle (still think it's criminal that Karen left) and doesn't look like there are enough scenes with him and Eileen coming up.

What's been your Corrie highlight or favourite story?
My favourite is the Todd gay storyline, from beginning to end. I may get booed here but my favourite family is the Platts, it's like watching a car crash and even though lately Sarah has become a whining harpy (I blame the writers) I think Tina O'Brien is an awesome actress and will be very sorry to see her go. The Platts have had some fantastic storylines and it will be a shame when there's only Gail and David left.

What would be your Fantasy Coronation Street storyline?
Karen McDonald coming back, enough said :)

Have you ever visited the Street set, met any of the cast, or do you own any Corrie memorabilia?
Yes, I've visited the Street - the photo is of me and my Dad walking down when it was still Alf's Mini Mart on the corner and the posh houses hadn't even been built yet. It was November 1988, so I had not long turned 8 but I can remember the visit clear as day. I haven't met any of the cast but you never know as Nick Tilsey has moved over here now :) I have just one book, The Women of Coronation Street, written by the marvellous Daran Little.

My fan of the week cupboard is once again empty, so if you've been wondering whether to get in touch, now would be an excellent time to do it. Have a look here to find out how, and also have a look at our previous fans of the week.