Conversation Street

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...

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...

On our latest edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 16th and the 20th June (Episodes #11,597 - 11,602)

This week saw Glenda putting on a drag night at the Rovers - but the real drag was most definitely Theo, who Todd seems to be besotted with despite him having more red flags than the Swiss embassy. Meanwhile, the truth about Debbie's condition comes out on Friday and she does a runner - doe...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we natter about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 9th and the 13th June (Episodes #11,591 - 11,596)

This week, the street residents gather to pay their respects to Craig, but with Kit going AWOL before the memorial begins, it's down to Lisa deliver the speech. Meanwhile, Betsy makes a discovery about the circumstances surrounding her other mum's death that sets her on a bit of detective...

On our latest podcast, we chat about all the action on the Street between the 2nd and the 6th June 2025 (Episodes #11,585 - 11,590).

After 25 years on the cobbles, we say a fond farewell to Eileen Grimshaw this week, who, in typical Corrie fashion, jets off to the other side of the world on bit of a whim. And saying goodbye to his mum isn't the only thing on Todd's mind either Millie's unexpected arrival on their doorstep gets Theo...

The British Soap Awards are back at the Hackney Empire - and naturally, we were right there on the scene! From chatting with the stars outside the venue to watching the ceremony as it was recorded, we’ve got all the inside scoop. Which young soap star gave us the most delightful surprise of the night? How did we react to the winners? And which EastEnders actress had a LOT to say about nunnies? Tune in as we give you the full lowdow...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 26th and the 30th May (Episodes #11,579 - 11,584)

This week, the residents of Weatherfield are still reeling from the death of Craig Tinker, and whilst the likes of Lisa and Kit are feeling guilty for the part they played in last week's events, Mick's defiantly pleading not guilty - and DC Green decides to dish out some old fashioned justice behi...

After ten intense rounds and countless close calls, it all comes down to this… Who will be crowned the ultimate Corrie character? Join us for the epic conclusion of Corrieliminator as we pit the final thirty survivors against each other one last time. From legends of the cobbles to modern-day icons, no one is safe – and only one can take the top spot! Once the episode goes live, we'll post the link for you to have your say in the l...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the last week and a bit of Coronation Street, covering the 16th to the 23rd May (Episodes #11,571 - 11,578)

It actually worked out quite well that we didn’t get to watch Corrie’s big flashback episode until this week – sharing our thoughts on it now makes for a nice lead-in to everything that’s happening in the present day. We ended up having some pretty different takes on the epi...

Gemma's away this weekend, so we're coming at you early with Episode #680 of the podcast, which covers the goings on in Weatherfield between the 12th and the 14th May (Episodes #11,567 - 11,570)

We'll readily admit that we've not really found a whole lot of joy in watching Mick's scenes up to now, but that all changed this week with some very intriguing hints dropped about his past with Kit. And as for the fight on Wednesday's epis...

In this week’s bonus episode, we pay tribute to Coronation Street legend Dennis Tanner, following the sad news of actor Philip Lowrie’s recent passing. We look back at Lowrie’s remarkable life and career, and reflect on the character he so memorably brought to life as part of Corrie’s original line-up in Episode 1. From his beginnings as the Street’s original bad boy to his record-breaking return after 43 years away, ...

On our latest podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 5th and the 9th May 2025 (Episodes #11,561 - 11,566)

A jolly May Day trip to the park takes a heartbreaking turn for Eileen this week when Julie sadly passes away. Though we've been critical in the past of Corrie bringing back this character just to kill her off, we have to admit that it's been an absolute joy seeing her on our screens again - however br...

In this week's bonus episode, we’re diving deep into the life and legacy of Daisy Midgeley – one of Weatherfield’s most chaotic, captivating, and controversial residents. From flirty newcomer to fierce pub co-owner, acid attack survivor and serial schemer, Daisy’s storylines have kept us gripped for four and a half fabulous years. We chart her journey from 2020 to her dramatic 2025 exit, exploring the trauma that shap...

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the comings and goings in Weatherfield between the 28th April and the 2nd May (Episodes #11,555 - 11,560).

After a fantastic four and a half years on the Street, minxy Daisy slinks out of Weatherfield this week, but what did we think of her exit, and what's going to happen with the chaos left in her wake? Daniel might be able to console himself with Mickey Mouse's autograph after ...

It's not often you get to sit down and chat with a bona fide Corrie legend, but we had the chance to do just that recently when we spoke to Thelma Barlow, the actress behind the beloved newsagent Mavis Wilton. In this interview, Thelma talks about how she got into acting, her fondest memories of working on the cobbles and life after Corrie, including the new short film that she recently starred in, Sleepless In Settle. To watch Sle...

On our latest podcast, we chat about the drama on the cobbles between the 21st and the 25th April (Episodes #11,549 - 11,554).

Todd and Theo's secret affair is out! It was bound to happen at some point, but this week Danielle caught her husband and the undertaker snogging in the factory - and we're struggling to sympathise with the strong-armed scaffolder, to be honest.. But is he fooling himself by going back to his wife by the en...

In the last round of the Corrieliminator heats, we pit the final thirty characters against each other, ranking them and saving three from Corrielimination. We've got some more big names this round, including the big man himself, Ken Barlow - rather fitting that he's held on this far, don't you think? If you want to have your say on who from this round should make it through to the Grand Finale in the listener votes, select your top...

On our latest episode of Conversation Street, we chat about the goings on in Corrie between the 14th and the 18th April 2025 (Episodes #11,543 - 11,548)

This week saw the confirmation of a theory many fans have been predicting for the past month or so – that Brody is indeed the child of Mick and Lou. That revelation immediately ramped up the drama in Friday’s episode, as Sean became the victim of a vicious beating at Mick’s hands –...