Coronation Street Catch Up: the Beryl Behind Bars edition

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

Well the Rovers is in surprisingly good shape considering all the recent break-ins, teen booze parties, and serial killer mayhem. Still, all credit to Jenny and Daisy. Using nothing more than a little elbow grease, the efforts of good neighbours and a pile of stolen cash, they have whipped the Rovers into shape just in time for New Year's Eve.

It's a little bittersweet for new co-owner Daisy as her attempts to cozy up to Daniel fall flat - especially when Bethany shows up and quickly inserts herself into Danny Boy's bed. Seems Bethany is back for a visit although Gail and the Platts are a little chagrined to learn that her booty call at Daniel's took precedence over the family reunion.

Another Corrie alumnus to return is Damon who seems to be intent on getting his revenge on Adam after being chased out of town by some bad dudes. Damon's other priority is seeing Sarah who gives him the heave ho (for now anyway). On the revenge front, Damon has a bit more success as he kidnaps and terrorizes Adam but falls short of killing the Crying Scotsman. Once freed, Adam is determined to get Damon banished from Coronation Street... again.

Stu finally tells Yasmeen about his underhanded efforts to bribe Dom to move back to Germany, a plan which has backfired because Eliza is now miserable and missing her Dad. Stu tries to fix things by contacting Dom in the fatherland but, so far, to no avail.

Bobby continues to be the bane of Carla as the wise-cracking, young layabout seems to require food, money and alcohol while remaining (mostly) anchored to the couch. Carla thinks he needs a job and  sets him up as a sales person at Underworld (on a trial basis).

The sad saga of Ed continues. Dee Dee tries to help her Dad as he hits rock bottom with his gambling addiction. His first steps are to sell the builder's yard (to help pay off his debts) and attend support group meetings. Sarge has a few kind words for his son. Michael is not so forgiving.

And now a few lines from the week that was:

Daniel describes Bethany's meeting with Daisy to Ken:
"Bethany was in a towel"
(cotton or polyester?)

Daisy lashes out at Bethany:
"My side of the bed is barely cold and you're already in it"
(thanks for keeping it warm!)

Daniel to Daisy:
"I'm sick of your drama"
(then you're in the wrong show, mate)

Adam to the desk sergeant at the police station:
"I've just been kidnapped and held at gunpoint"
(so what's your complaint, sir?)

Yasmeen to Stu after getting accidentally doused with water:
"I can't sit here in wet clothes"
(I'm surprised you can sit there in dry clothes)

Stu making small talk with Evelyn:

"Have you ever thought about going into motivational speaking?"

(Her Ted talk would be entitled: "Just Buck Up")

Evelyn to Yasmeen re: Stu:

"Thanks very much for leaving me with Captain Birdseye"

(he's an acquired taste)

Bobby to Debbie:

"Funny and sexy. My kind of cougar"

(how many kinds of cougar are there?)

 

Mary explains where the outrageous costumes of the Rovers staff come from:

"It is actually from when I had a part in the lesbian prison drama, "Beryl Behind Bars", with the Candlewick Players"

(I'll wait for the movie, thanks)

Bobby to Carla:

"I must do something with my massive interest in women's underwear"

(how about keeping it under wraps?)

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Well, Rovers Returnees, so ends another week with the return of Damon and Bethany. We'll watch with interest to see what happens and keep our fingers crossed that the newly-reopened Rovers has a plan to be sustainable and generate enough revenue to remain open over the long term. Thanks so much for spending some time here at the Hip. It's always a pleasure to have your company. Have a great week!