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Corrie 2026

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Calendargirl Thu 16-Jul-26 09:17:29

New thread.

BlueBelle Tue 01-Sept-26 07:09:19

I agree with you Buckie I too think she was very underused

Well we can see where the Bernie, Gemma, Kit story is going the very least likely will have ‘it’ and be another public health story
I think it’s really good when Corrie does a storyline that shakes people knowledge or lack of it up ……BUT …….. give it a break Corrie we don’t need one after the other after the other.

Doodledog Tue 01-Sept-26 07:28:03

Thanks for no spoilers, Calendargirl. They really do spoil the show for me (including who is leaving).

I agree about Todd - he’s gone from nice to nasty in very short order. Maybe he has PTSD after Theo? As I’ve said, I much prefer the domestic storylines to high drama - murder, prison, hospital, gangsters etc shouldn’t be in soaps IMO. Maybe one big drama every couple of years would work, but not something that drags on and on, as happens now.

It was good to see the quads for a change. Surely the council would rehouse them - five children and at least two adults in a two bed house is very overcrowded by today’s standards.

Aveline Tue 01-Sept-26 08:09:20

Maybe those scenes at Gemma's house and the fees problem for Joseph are to underline their need for money then hey presto - a long lost aunt died! Hmmmm. Will Gemma inherit a fortune? What might she do with it? Doesn't bear thinking of!
Note this isn't a spoiler, just me wondering.

Primrose53 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:18:32

I think Kit will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It will be a TV first for a man to get breast cancer I believe.

My husband carries the BRCA1 gene and discovered a big lump in his chest. After tests at the breast clinic they decided it was caused by one of his meds and not breast cancer thankfully. The clinic was very busy and he was the only male in there.

Bukkie Tue 01-Sept-26 10:22:46

I think highlighting issues on soaps to raise awareness is fine, the problem with Corrie (I don't watch any other soaps now my beloved Neighbours is no more) is that they don't usually follow them up. Paul's MND was beautifully acted and realistic as was Peter's alcoholism but most other issues are forgotten. This includes Toyah's ovarian cancer, David's epilepsy, Jack's amputated foot, Tracey and Carla's kidney transplants, Nick and Shona's head injuries, Tim's illiteracy and Bethany's stoma to name a few. Children are born after a two minute labour and usually anywhere but hospital and then go in the childcare cupboard. I know it's a drama but why only highlight part of a story.

Bukkie Tue 01-Sept-26 10:26:16

The uniform swap scheme has been happening in my area for years, Gemma hasn't invented it. And like everyone else on the Street they can afford to eat and drink out all the time.

Aveline Tue 01-Sept-26 11:42:29

School thrift shops have been around for decades

Calendargirl Tue 01-Sept-26 12:15:32

Bukkie

The uniform swap scheme has been happening in my area for years, Gemma hasn't invented it. And like everyone else on the Street they can afford to eat and drink out all the time.

Yes, if Gemma and Ches cut out a few visits to the Rovers, (not sure who is minding the quads), they could afford a few pairs of serviceable children’s shoes.

Bukkie Tue 01-Sept-26 14:04:26

Calendargirl When Gemma and Chrsney are out the quads are colouring in the childcare cupboard with Glory, Alfie and Frankie. There's space now because Harry has left after 10 years in there and Bertie has an endless supply of new mummies to look after him.

Aveline Tue 01-Sept-26 14:43:27

😂😂😂

Doodledog Tue 01-Sept-26 15:14:33

Aveline

Maybe those scenes at Gemma's house and the fees problem for Joseph are to underline their need for money then hey presto - a long lost aunt died! Hmmmm. Will Gemma inherit a fortune? What might she do with it? Doesn't bear thinking of!
Note this isn't a spoiler, just me wondering.

That eventuality crossed my mind, too, Aveline.

There could be a lot of comedy value if Gemma and Chesney become the Posh and Becks of the cobbles. Imagine Sally's reaction, for a start, and think of the possibilities for Gemma's wardrobe grin.

Aveline Tue 01-Sept-26 15:16:34

Oh yes!!

Primrose53 Tue 01-Sept-26 20:47:24

I want to live In’t Street! 🤣🤣
You get a home visit from your GP at the drop of a hat.

When my husband came out of hospital after a major stroke I asked for a home visit for the first time in our lives.
I was asked did I have a car and why I couldn’t take him to the surgery. I said because he cannot walk and I physically cannot get him in the car. I was told to ask a neighbour to help!

Calendargirl Tue 01-Sept-26 21:05:17

Yes, also amazed that Bernie warranted a home visit when she isn’t even ill, but Doctor Gaddas is the GP we all want.

The woman must be due for an NHS Saint Award.

And didn’t she look so pretty with her grey/white hair?

Aveline Tue 01-Sept-26 21:20:34

Primrose53- that's awful!

Bukkie Wed 02-Sept-26 13:21:37

I wish they would stop showing Gemma shovelling food into her mouth like she is starving, whilst screeching at others to not eat their fair share because she was taking it home for the quads. It's tedious and unnecessary. Her mother Bernie doesn't eat like it.

Clawdy Wed 02-Sept-26 20:01:53

More ticking boxes, it gets tedious.