your one stop update on what happened last week on Canada's Coronation Street...
What the frig?
Our Friday night ritual (two episodes of Corrie, three Digestives, one pot of Yorkshire Gold tea) was rudely torn asunder when CBC - without warning - decided not to show any Friday episodes.
We are not amused (or entertained) and we expect a formal apology in the House of Commons.
As for the episodes we did see, the Todd and Theo cringefest continues to take centre stage.
Todd goes to hospital to get medical attention for that nasty gash on his forehead that happened when Theo shoved Todd's face into a mirror.
Now Theo is re-writing history and telling everyone that Todd fell into the mirror. Theo's campaign of terror continues as he insists that Todd hide in the flat for a few days until his wound heals. Theo tells everyone that Todd's in London but when Summer sees movement in the flat, Theo claims that it was a burglar (as Todd hides in the bedroom). Todd is, of course, blamed by Theo again.
Finally Theo gives Todd an activity tracker watch that Theo actually uses to keep tabs on Todd's movements. When Todd interrupts his training run (after he gets a leg cramp), Christina sees him in distress and insists that he stop and have a rest and a cuppa. Theo sees all this and, no doubt, Todd will pay the price for deviating from Theo's control - again.
Still on the topic of Theo the Terrible, whatever happened to his kids? I thought they were the most important part of his life. Strange that they haven't made an appearance for many weeks.
Over at the Chariot Square Hotel, Debbie delivers a speech about Women in Business. The speech gets off to a rocky start but the Debbie finds the words to talk openly about the challenges of her dementia diagnosis. Her heartfelt words receive a thunderous ovation from all her friends and neighbours.
The feel-good moment continues, fuelled by alcohol, and the ladies wind up being almost arrested by Weatherfield's finest - while Debbie is being pushed around in a shopping cart by her pals (don't ask).
By the way, Debbie has booked a date for her and Ronnie's wedding and she wants Carl to give her away. This after Carl finally manages to wheedle Debbie's login info to her bank accounts (so he can steal her money and scarper back to Germany).
Over at Carla and Lisa's house, Carla has moved out after coming to the conclusion that Becky is an impediment to Carla's relationship with Lisa.
So the wedding is off.
This opens the door for Becky to install herself and her Mark's Work Warehouse wardrobe (L'Equipeur in Quebec). No disrespect, it's a fine store. The point is that it's all working out very nicely for Becky as she comforts Lisa and even tries an ill-timed lip lock but is rebuffed.
On the other hand, Lisa seems quite happy to relate to Becky all the confidential details of the investigation into Costello's assault which leads Becky to the hospital ICU. As Becky prepares to use a hypo on Costello, Lisa walks in and wants to know what Becky is up to.
Roy is incensed to find Shona and Nina looking at his mail and finally confesses that his lady pen pal may be romantically interested in him. Quel quandry!
Asha is back at home and Dev, of course, keeps hovering and mithering (does he ever stop?). Asha breaks the news to Dev that she does not want to return to her job as a paramedic.
Daniel and Megan seem to be getting quite chummy and Megan has an interview for a job at Weatherfield High. Will is not amused.
And now for a few lines from the (shortened!) week that was:
Christina to Glenda:
"I'm a bit of a free spirit"
(as long as the spirits are free)
Sally to Glenda and Christina:
"Did you know that I used to be Mayor of Weatherfield?"
(oh really? tell me less)
Debbie's first rule of business:
"Never underestimate the power of a good hairdo"
(Just ask Madame de Pompadour)
Christina's words of wisdom:
"A woman is like a teabag"
(always in hot water?)
Glenda (inebriated) to the police officer:
"Now is the winter of our discount tents"
(Shakespeare really had a way with words)
Glenda questions Christina's description of herself:
"Is that free spirit or freeloader?
(bit of both I would say)
Ryan shares his draft wedding speech with Carla:
"Once, twice, third time a lady"
(Good one, Ry)
Becky tries to cheer up Lisa:
"Do you still like cat videos?"
(only if the cat goes back to Spain)
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Well, patient punters, so ends another (shortened) week. Let that be a lesson to us to keep tabs on the TV listings for changes to the beloved broadcast of Coronation Street during the Christmas season. For example, I believe that this Friday's episodes will be shown in the afternoon (not evening) so please check your local listings for the broadcast time in your area (or watch on CBC Gem).
However you watch Corrie, do have a great week and thanks, as always, for stopping by.
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