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Coronation Street episode review, Friday 20 February

February 20, 2009 Comments (12)

Double episode written by Peter Whalley and Simon Crowther

20_02_julie-luke-tony.jpgOoh, I'm liking Luke Strong. He's cheeky and cool and charming, and he gets right under Tony Gordon's skin like tattoo ink. It was wonderful to see Tony's cocky confidence crumble away, because he has no idea what Carla has told Luke - which means that he is very much in Luke's power, for now.

The factory girls like Luke as well. He lets them go home early, he buys them drinks, he probably reminds them of the good old days when Liam was around. Rosie Webster got in early with a bit of flirting (Tony described her as "a helium balloon tied to a pair of high heels," which Luke amended to "two helium balloons" - it was a Simon Crowther episode, after all), and Kelly wasn't far behind.

Lloyd and Liz turned up at the Barlows for the dinner party from hell...

20_02_ken.jpgDeirdre had done prawn cocktail for starters, and her famous lamb tagine, but where was Ken? Upstairs having a shower. When he descended he was wearing the kimono that Martha gave him, much to the amusement of the guests and horror of Deirdre and Blanche. "It's not eccentric, it's Japanese," Ken pointed out. Blanche was unimpressed. "Always sniffing out controversy," she said. We also learned that these days Ken is forever playing the Beatles' White Album. And what's his favourite track? Martha My Dear, that's what. Oh, he's got it bad.

Claire told Ashley that she'd told Graeme about Fred's little speech mannerisms, which is why Graeme was pretending to be possessed by Fred every time he wore his hat. Graeme was quite funny being Fred, but it was Ashley who stole the scenes as he described how much he missed his father. I had a tear in my eye.

In other news, Joe got annoyed with Gail for talking to Jason about his money woes, and Leanne offered Michelle a job in the bookies.'

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  • Peter

    Guys, i am pretty sure that Michelle and Leanne did indeed patch things up. I am certain they did, or, at the very least, they forgave and forgot the whole incident which of course was totally wrong in the first place.

  • Carl

    Old Ena, Mike, I asked the same (my post didn't show up I guess). Michelle was despicable towards Leanne, she humiliated her in front of everyone at the Rovers, she brought up her being a prostitute, she fired her even though she had no right to hire or fire anyone. I can't believe Leanne would want to work with someone like that. Doesn't it seem like the show is trying very hard to pretend that version of Michelle never existed? Instead Michelle apparently spent all of 2008 baking cookies with Amy.

    I think Luke has great potential. I like the way he was with the factory girls and how he unnerved Tony. The show needs more strong men so I'm hoping Tony's not going to ruin him or kill him, I'd like him to stay around.

    I wish they'd put Kelly in action at the Rovers. I'd enjoy seeing her square off with Becky, and Liz, especially since she has shared 2 men with Becky and 1 with Liz.

  • Ward Bond

    After tonight, I hope Ken shacks up with Martha and leaves Deirdre for good. I don't care about the history, I can't believe Ken can put up with her. Inviting HER friend around, expecting Ken to accept it, clearing plates while people are still eating and then having the gall to call Ken rude. What an utter nightmare.

  • Mags

    I like Luke Strong so far. Lets hope that he stays for a while and the script writers won't throw him out too soon. I don't like Michelle's new hair style, long hair doesn't suit her at all, I thought it made her look 10 years older.

  • Old Ena

    I with everyone else am liking Jake and enjoying seeing him get under Tony's skin. How come Leanne rushed over to Leanne to offer her the job in the bookies alongside her when Michelle uncermonously threw Leanne out of the Rovers when she thought she had been cheating with Steve? Not at all believeable writers.

  • Mike

    How and why are Me-Chelle and Leanne friends again?

  • Matthew Chapman

    Simon Crowther's second ep last night certainly brought a fashion disaster i thought we would never live to see - Ken in a kimono! Blanche's reaction was exactly the same as mine.

  • Clare

    Really enjoyed last nights eps. Liked Luke's arrival, put Tony's nose out of joint didn't it! I was cracking up at the Fred's hat stuff, good ol' Graeme. Blanche was on top form, i too laughed my head off at her straight faced.."i wasn't granted a seat at the table...I sometimes wish they'd put me in a home and be done with it." Excellent episodes especially the second one.

  • Sue B

    I'm loving Luke Strong at the moment, it was nice to see Tony being put in his place. Also loved the moments with Blance who stole the show again. What I can't understand though is how Gail can afford to help Joe out on a medical receptionist's wages. Surely she has a mortgage to pay as well as her own bills. I can't see that she and Martin paid for the house outright.

  • seanie

    Seems nice now, but I'm sure he'll turn bad some time.

  • Christopher Howard.

    I really enjoyed the episodes, espececially the 2nd by Simon Crowther, liked Luke's arrival, no harm to see Tony put in his place! I really liked the Ashley and Graeme stuff, its nice to see the peacocks getting a story, It was great to hear Ashley talking about Fred, loved Gail and Joe scenes - I think there'[s a lot moee of Joe to be explored he can easily loose his temper, so watch this space.

  • Peter

    I just knew that Luke was going to save Julie's bacon. The whole little storyline was building up to his arrival as Julie was never going to chose one of her colleagues. She has principles and she will stick to them. I loved how Luke got right under Tony's skin, it was great to watch as we haven't seen anyone wind him up so much since Liam and even he couldn't afford to be so blatant about it.

    How nice it is to see Claire back on our screens again. I hope Julia Haworth is given something meaty to handle again later this year after she has worked her way back into the show once again.

    Blanche stole the show again though. "You may have noticed that i wasn't granted a seat at the table!". Hilarious.

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