Coronation Street Catch Up: the Tommy Flaming Orpington edition

 your one stop update on what happened last week on Canada's Coronation Street...

Well, the proverbial cat is out of the bag as Steve finally learns that Tracy is not just playing away, but playing away with Weatherfield County football legend, Tommy Orpington.

O, perfidious florist! O, fallible footballer!

Steve has been happily oblivious to Tracy's multiple legovers with Tommy O. until Tim spies the twosome doing the horizontal light fantastic in the Barlow bedroom - at least that's what he thinks. But then Sally lets Tim know that it wasn't Steve under the sheets but that dastardly decorator, Tommy.

Tim tells his best buddy the bad news and Steve is shocked (especially as he was planning for a renewal of vows with his beloved wife) and confronts Tracy. Tracy uses a series of clothing metaphors (cardigan, blouse etc.) to illustrate that she is bored with Steve. Steve later storms out of the Barlow house but is invited back by a sympathetic Ken who thinks that it is Tracy who should be booted out of the house (and Amy agrees).

Meanwhile, over at Sally's house, Tim would like to see the back of Tommy but Sally wants the humping handyman to finish her bathroom and other painting jobs around the house.

Although Dylan has admitted his complicity in the bullying of Liam, he fails to name Mason as the main offender. Sean is relieved that Dylan has finally admitted his role in the treatment of Liam but he is disappointed when Dylan refuses to implicate Mason.  

Daisy succeeds in bringing back Newton and Ridley beer to the Rovers but her victory is short-lived when she reads the latest installment of Chit Chat featuring Bethany's lurid story about her, Ryan and Daniel. Also, seems that Carla is becoming somewhat curious about where exactly Jenny and Daisy got the money to buy the Rovers.

Harvey's appeal is going well thanks to the continued efforts of Adam but the news of Harvey's appeal is not welcome news for Nick, Leanne and Sam. Not only that, but Harvey continues to pressure Damon into undertaking some criminal activities.

Lauren is missing and Bobby is very concerned so he contacts the police (well.. Craig).

Seems Joel really is too good to be true. Dee Dee discovers that Joel is married, has a child and cheated on his wife (on the plus side, at least he isn't a serial killer). Dee Dee tells Joel to sling his hook but then she gets a surprise visit from Joel's wife telling her that Joel's a good man. Hmm...

And finally, it's Rita's birthday. Happy Birthday Reet!

And now for a few lines from the week that was:

Tracy confesses to Ken and Amy:

"I've been having a bit of a thing with Tommy Orpington"

(I see. Well, thanks for letting us know)

Sally to Tim re: Tracy's impact on Tommy O's work:

"I'm not having his fancy piece ming me eggshell finish"

(by all means carry on painting)

Tim wants Sally to get rid of Tommy O. but Sally objects:

"Not till he's finished my cornices"

(are we still talking about painting?)

Joel confesses the truth to Dee Dee about the mystery woman:

"She's my wife"

(thanks for clearing that up!)

Steve tells Sally about his torturous cab shift (hint: Sally thinks it's 'afternoon delight'):

"I've been at it for five hours"

(wow, what stamina!)

Sally reveals the true identify of Tracy's bedroom partner:

"It was Tommy Flaming Orpington"

(I didn't know his middle name was 'Flaming')

 

Sally to Tim re: the sexual antics of Maureen on the council:

"She was the third leg of a thruple"

(not as good as being the first or second leg I imagine)

 

Sally to Tim:

"I bet Steve doesn't know that you made me pretend to be a naughty weather girl"

(cloudy with a chance of sex?)

Tracy to Tommy:

"Now is not the time to be dense"

(when's a good time?)

Tim spills the beans on Tommy O's legover:

"Him and Tracy have been practicing their dribbling in the penalty area"

(and one supposes that someone scored?)

 

Steve to Tracy re: her tryst with Tommy::

"Was it a one off?"

(More like a three or four off)

Steve to Tracy:

"You love me like a blouse?"

(I guess you're the top!)

Tracy again:

"You're a cardigan Steve and I need a wardrobe change"

(could be worse, he could be a sweater vest)

Steve to his fallen idol Tommy O.:

"I had you on a tea towel"

(must have been uncomfortable)

 

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Well, Corrie compadres, so ends another week. Can't help feeling sorry for Steve after he was callously cast aside by Tracy.  Not to mention poor Amy who has to deal with the fallout of her parents' marriage break up. Thanks so much for stopping by. Lovely to have your company here. Do have a great week.