For this week’s bonus podcast, we’re bidding a fond farewell to one of our all-time favourite Corrie characters with a two-and-a-half-hour Jenny-fest! As we’d already wrapped up her story quite neatly in the character profile episode we released at the start of 2025, we decided to follow the same format we used for last year’s Gail departure and put together an A–Z of all things Jenny. We chat about our favourite moments, reminisce over stories Sally Ann Matthews has shared with us over the year...
Oct 07, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 701
On our 700th episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on what went on in Corrie between the 29th September and the 3rd October (Episodes #11,681 - 11,686). She’s been a firm favourite of the podcast since her 2014 return, but this week we bid a fond farewell to Jenny, who jetted off from Weatherfield to start a new life in Tenerife. We’d known her exit was coming for a while - but was it a send-off worthy of a character of Jenny’s calibre, or did it leave us wanting more? Also this week, To...
Oct 04, 2025•3 hr 42 min•Ep. 700
After ten years back on the cobbles, our Jenny bade a fond farewell to Weatherfield today, and in the week of our 700th episode of the podcast, we have an exclusive chat with actress Sally Ann Matthews about her decision to leave and what it was like to film those final moments. Sally Ann shares some behind the scenes secrets about some material that was filmed but never made it to air, reminisces about her favourite moments from the past decade and gives an idea about where we might be seeing h...
Oct 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 700
On our latest podcast, we have a natter about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 19th and the 26th September 2025 (Episodes #11,673 - 11,680). It’s a bumper Street Talk this week as we dive into four hours of Corrie drama! Things kick off with the Carl and Abi affair, which steps up a gear when Kevin finds himself unceremoniously dumped by his cheating wife. Could the big reveal – and maybe even the end of this saga (please?!) – finally be on the horizon? Elsewhere, in...
Sep 27, 2025•3 hr 29 min•Ep. 699
Last week, we had the chance to see not one, but two performances of An Audience With Coronation Street, the Corrie stage show hosted by Soap Queen Sharon Marshall. In this episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on the show, chat about meeting some of the cast and even take you on a trip to a few of the filming locations we visited whilst up in Manchester - including a sneak preview of the Street at Christmas! Also available as a video with loads of footage and photos here: https://youtu....
Sep 25, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 699
We're going to be away and jolly busy in Manchester this weekend for the Audience with Coronation Street show at the Lowry, so this week's podcast is coming at you early, covering the episodes that were shown on the 14th and the 16th September (Episodes #11,669 - 11,672). After the shocking revelation that Becky Swain was in fact alive last week, this week's Corrie had a lot to live up to. Would enough questions about the past four years be suitably answered? What would Lisa say to Costello? Wou...
Sep 18, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 698
Last week’s Coronation Street sent shockwaves through the Corrie community with the surprise return from the dead of Becky Swain. The director behind those unforgettable episodes, Jordan Hogg, joined us for a chat this week about bringing those scenes - plus a handful of other classic Corrie moments from the past decade - to life. Whether you're a fan of Swarla, were on the edge of your seat during Mason's death or have a fondness for the dark era of Pat Phelan, there's plenty for you here to en...
Sep 18, 2025•50 min•Ep. 698
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 8th and the 12th September 2025 (Episodes #11,665 - 11,668). There may have only been two trips to Weatherfield this week, but Monday's bombshell was enough to keep us talking for just as long as a regular podcast! Becky Swain is alive! A lot of us had seen it coming, but it was certainly a shock that it happened quite so soon. You may have already heard our initial reactions on the podcast we released earlier this wee...
Sep 13, 2025•3 hr 35 min•Ep. 697
Well that was a bit of a twist on Monday's episode, wasn't it? We've speculated about it for a while, but as an end of show cliffhanger, it was revealed to us that Lisa's supposedly dead wife is actually alive and well! We couldn't wait until Friday to talk about our reaction to this bombshell, so in this special bonus episode, we talk about our initial thoughts on the reveal, ponder what on earth Becky could have been up to, and, in the second half of the podcast, take a look at the press relea...
Sep 09, 2025•44 min•Ep. 697
Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Corrie actor Adam Hussain about his five years playing Aadi Alahan. Adam talks about his decision to leave the show and reflects on some of his characters most memorable moments, including taking a bullet for Kelly Neelan, being involved in an epic car crash and his affair with Courtney Vance! Also available on video at https://youtu.be/ik_N8QTlvNw
Sep 08, 2025•31 min•Ep. 697
On this week's podcast, we share our thoughts on what went on in Corrie between the 1st and the 5th September (Episodes #11,659 - 11,664). All in all, a pretty good set of episodes for Corrie this week, with some lovely, sweet scenes in the Swarla story as we finally get that proposal that we've been building up to for weeks. And so close to getting some solid answers to the Becky Swain mystery too - although not only are we leaning a lot more to the side of 'she's still alive' now, we've got a ...
Sep 06, 2025•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 696
This week’s bonus podcast is all about Aadi Alahan. Introduced to the show as a newborn baby in 2006, Aadi’s now officially flown the nest and headed off to start a new life in India (and yes, he’s somehow 20 now - some of these soap character really do grow up so fast!). From his days as a budding golf prodigy to dodgy dates, steamy affairs, and being wrongly accused of spiking Lauren, Aadi’s storylines have kept us thoroughly entertained over the years. But what were our most memorable Aadi mo...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 696
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August (Episodes #11,653 - 11,658). Sorry, we couldn't help it - this episode does get somewhat ranty towards the beginning thanks to Corrie's insane decision to publish spoilers about the massive twist in Friday's episode first thing in the morning, thus ruining the surprise for anyone foolish enough to scroll social media rather whilst munching on their Weetabix rather than swit...
Aug 30, 2025•3 hr 52 min•Ep. 695
We’ve walked the Corrie cobbles more times than we can count, so we thought - why not give the Dales a try? Last weekend, we headed up to Yorkshire for the Emmerdale Village Tour, despite knowing next to nothing about ITV’s second soap. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Conversation Street trip up north without a little detour! Alongside the official tour, we also popped over to Esholt, the village that was home to Emmerdale between 1976 and 1997. But the big question is: is the Emmerdale tour wo...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 695
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 18th - 22nd August (Episodes #11,647 - 11,652). There was definitely something in the Weatherfield water this week as everyone seemed to be more than a little bit randy! From Steve and Cassie (and an unwilling third party teddy bear) cavorting in the living room of Number 9 to Sarah-Louise using her best seduction techniques on Underworld's latest client, the cobbles were practically steaming - and as for Ab...
Aug 23, 2025•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 694
For this week’s bonus podcast, we’re dipping back into the Listener Questions vault to tackle two more of your thought-provoking ponderings. First up, we muse on the idea of naming a child after a Corrie character – if we absolutely had to, who would we choose from the cobbles? (And which names would be on our definite veto list?) After that, we take on a question about the characters we’re not so fond of, imagining the storylines we’d give them that might just raise them in our estimations. Got...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 694
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 11th and the 15th August (Episodes #11,641 - 11,646). We were a bit tight for time when we were recording this as we had a wedding to get to, so this episode is Street Talk only! This week saw Abi and Carl come dangerously close to being exposed when Hope inadvertently snapped a photo of them together in the precinct. Sadly for us, one impromptu phone dunking later and their secret’s still safe… Can this affair just en...
Aug 16, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 693
On this week’s bonus podcast, we shine the spotlight on the switchboard queen herself, Eileen Grimshaw. The last time we profiled her was way back in 2013, so it’s high time we caught up - and even focusing just on the years since then still gave us a couple of hours’ worth of discussion! From her disastrous track record with men to the highs and lows of family life at Number 11, we leave no stone unturned in this in-depth look at Eileen’s character and her storylines over the past decade and a ...
Aug 12, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 693
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episode of Coronation Street shown between the 4th and the 8th August (Episodes #11,635 - 11,640). This week’s trip to the cobbles saw Dev booted and turquoise-suited for his wedding to Bernie – and naturally, it wouldn’t be a Weatherfield wedding without a few dramatic curveballs thrown in, would it? Vomiting quads! A break-in at Number 7! An asthma attack at the altar! And one very big revelation from Aadi that puts a serious dampener on Dev’s big day.....
Aug 09, 2025•3 hr 33 min•Ep. 692
After more than a year and thousands of votes, Corrieliminator has reached its grand finale – and now it’s time to reveal who YOU’ve crowned as the greatest Coronation Street characters of all time! Join us as we count down your Top 31 most popular characters – but has your favourite claimed the top spot? This podcast is the audio rip of the video version we made to reveal the results - check out that version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Agorqe4dgIU...
Aug 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 692
We're back from our holidays in France, all caught up on Corrie, and it's finally time for Episode #691 of the podcast, where we chat about what went on between the 25th July and the 1st August (Episodes #11,627 - 11,634) It's been a long time coming, but this week finally saw Abi and Carl giving into their desires and dropping their drawers for a seven-minute bunk up in the garage office. Whilst Abi rated the union 'cracking' and Carl certainly seemed pleased with himself, we can't say we're to...
Aug 03, 2025•4 hr 8 min•Ep. 691
We're not going to be able to record at all this weekend, so Episode #690 of the podcast is coming out early, focusing on what went on in Weatherfield on the 21st and the 23rd July (Episodes #11,623 - 11,626). It was a tough week for Theo this week when Noah reared his head again with a Bible in one hand and a leaflet to his latest conversion session in the other. Can Theo let go of his past and stay true to himself? Also this week, Ryan's left reeling when Debbie gives him an unexpected kiss - ...
Jul 23, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 690
This week’s bonus podcast features a chat with Coronation Street legend Bill Ward, best known for playing bad boy builder Charlie Stubbs in the early 2000s – before being stubbed out by a vengeful Tracy Barlow. Bill shares his memories of portraying Charlie, exploring the character’s deep need for control and his complex relationships on the Street. He reflects on working with co-stars including Kate Ford, Sally Lindsay and Ryan Thomas, and also opens up about his passion for theatre and photogr...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 690
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 14th and the 18th July (Episodes #11,617 - 11,622) Another big event episode this week – and yes, another prison break and another hostage situation. This time, it was Mick’s turn in the spotlight, but how did it measure up to recent rampages? And did Corrie really need to return to that same well so soon after Rob Donovan’s escape? Meanwhile, Lily’s got a new head and, with it, a brand new attitude – but wa...
Jul 19, 2025•3 hr 12 min•Ep. 689
On the Saturday of International Soap Week, the pair of us took on the challenge of walking between the location of Corrie's old set in Quay Street to its current home in Media City, and we weren't alone! Accompanied by a group of Conversation Street listeners, we set off through Manchester, stopping off at various Corrie filming locations with the aim of raising money for Dementia UK. This episode of the podcast chronicles our journey, as well as recounting various other Corrie related goings o...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 689
On our latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street shown on the 10th and the 11th July (Episodes #11,613 - 11,616). This week's episodes finally saw the reveal of what happened to Gary the night of the party to put him into the coma - and to the surprise of no-one, it's Lou who's right at the heart of it. Will she be able to talk her way out of this one? Meanwhile, Lisa starts her therapy sessions and finds herself opening up a lot more than she was expecting about Becky. Also t...
Jul 12, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 688
To mark International Soap Week, we’ve got a special interview with someone who’s been involved in just about every major UK soap out there. Mickey Jones began his career as a storyliner on Coronation Street before stepping in front of the camera to play larger-than-life barman Lance Powell in Brookside. Since then, he’s returned behind the scenes to direct episodes of Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, and Corrie - a role he continues to this day. In this interview, Mickey reflects on his soap career, revea...
Jul 08, 2025•40 min•Ep. 688
On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 30th June and the 2nd July (Episodes #11,609 - 11,612). This week, Kevin starts to worry that Abi might be bracing herself to leave him, and though his suspicions are correct, is it really a wise move to lie about his news from the hospital in order to try and keep hold of her? Meanwhile Maria continues to be concerned about Gary's whereabouts, but it looks like Lou may know exactly where he is.. Was she the o...
Jul 05, 2025•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 687
We’re now six months into 2025, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for our Coronation Street mid-year review! It’s been a dramatic start to the year, with a string of big exits – from Mason’s tragic death to Daisy’s glamorous escape to Bali – but is Corrie shedding too many characters at once? We dive into the growing trend of event episodes, including the Platt house fire, Mick and Kit’s powerful flashback, Aadi’s ill-fated party and more. Plus, we discuss the arrival of the Michaelis fa...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 687
On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what that group of young reprobates got up to on the cobbles this week (Episodes #11,603 - 11,608). Judging by people's reactions online, Monday's big event episode was a pretty polarising one among fans, and we actually surprised ourselves by loving it! Between the heavy featuring of some of our favourite young characters and the big twist at the end with Nina and Summer, we were glued to our screens - until we realised that the aftermath woul...
Jun 28, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 686
