Beyond Swarla
Beyond Swarla
The Podcast Beyond Swarla is inspired by the Coronation Street pairing of Carla Connor and Lisa Swain (Swarla to its fans). Yes, it's television - and yes, it absolutely is soap - but the dynamics it portrays are very real and so are the experiences of the people watching. We want this to feel meaningful rather than just about the fandom, so the podcast explores the real-life relationship themes that the show brings to the screen - by using the fictional experiences seen on the show as a springboard to talk to real people about their own lived experiences. It's about acknowledging the behaviou...
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Episodes
Soapweek Shorts: Storyline Saturday 11.07.2026 11:27
Join us as we chat all things 'storyline' The drama, the angst, the laughter, the tears, the lunacy...but that's just us. It's Storyline Saturday!!
Soapweek Shorts: Funny Friday 10.07.2026 15:24
Welcome to Funny Friday where we find the comedy in soaps (not that hard) and hot tubs get a bad rep! We talk funniest soap moment, ridiculous storylines (surely not), memes and the campest scene ever! And it's FRIDAY - YAY!!! Enjoy
Soapweek Shorts: Throwback Thursday 09.07.2026 15:00
Join us for our fourth 'mini cast' as we talk about our favourite era of soap, the greatest storyline ever (we struggled!) the most unforgettable episode and which year was 'peak' soap. It was harder than you'd think, this one!! Thanks for joining us! Caz and Elle x
Soapweek Shorts: Tony Warren Day 08.07.2026 15:25
Day three of Soap week and we continue our mini-casts. Today we chat about the man himself, our favourite cast member (no spoilers but you can probably guess!) behind the scenes, writers and creators and best acting performance. We also discuss which soap legends we should celebrate. Enjoy!
Soapweek Shorts: Top Tier Tuesday 07.07.2026 11:59
We're continuing our mini-casts with Top Tier Tuesday, talking favourite characters and families, underrated characters and ultimate soap legends. Join in on X TikTok or Instagram and let us know yours!
Soapweek Shorts: Meet Me Monday 06.07.2026 12:24
Welcome to Soap Week!... ...And to our series of shorts especially for the occasion Today we talk about our earliest memories of soaps, what soaps we watch and have watched and our fandom collection...
CorrieDale:6 Months On 04.07.2026 2:57:28
Welcome to Soap Week! And welcome to Series 2 Episode 1 of Beyond Swarla. CorrieDale: 6 Months on…where we valiantly try to summarise the last six months of the CorrieDale storylines, we talk about the last 4 weeks of Coronation Street, THAT kiss and we try to manifest a very famous listener. We are madder than ever, our acting and accents have not improved but we are glad to be back, and I think...
Beyond Swarla - On The Cobbles 09.06.2026 2:42:38
Join us for the last episode of Series 1, Beyond Swarla - On The Cobbles There’s a feta filcher on the loose, as well as a killer, we SIT DOWN and talk Buzz Balls and pickled eggs and we visit the cobbles!! And we absolutely don’t mention Peter…well…ok… maybe a bit TW/SA During spoilers we talk about Emmerdale…
Hazell's Story 24.05.2026 2:59:23
DS Connor-Swain is back and doesn't she look great doing it, from insulting Kit at every opportunity to taking down a child abuser, and arresting students on the run , we wax lyrical about our favourite soap copper and her new wife, the inimitable Queen of the Cobbles. Plus we catch up on all the goings on on the street and, to round off Mental Health Awareness Month, we listen to the story of Haz...
Elang's Story 10.05.2026 2:11:05
There’s been a murder! Apologies in advance for our terrible accents but we’re discussing the newly married DS Connor-Swain, back at work and bossing it, and who we think might have done the dirty to Theo (spoiler, it may be a nonagenarian) And as it’s Mental Health Awareness month, we have a special story from Elang who, despite a traumatic past leading to mental health issues, finds coping stra...
Carla and Lisa, wife and wife 26.04.2026 2:25:12
What a week! Elle and I are joined by special guest Jo to talk all about Swarla's special day. WE also say bye bye baby, discuss vow and hen do havoc and everything wedding - you may never look at crumpets in the same way again ....and apparently there's a murder - who knew!!
You're a hero - Bonus episode 19.04.2026 1:33:17
Join Elle and I as we discuss all things Swarla, Roy's new wardrobe and THAT incredible episode dedicated to Todd's story. We get very excited about a certain wedding, have a giveaway to...well...give away and we've changed our theme music - we think it's rather jaunty.
Heated Rivalry - not that one 12.04.2026 2:39:08
The invites are out, Lisa is divorced and the wedding looms, as does disaster, and near disaster, but never fear - my new co host, Elle, and I are here to talk all things Swarla and Corrie... and Kirsty joins me for a chat about another amazing couple - Sukeve - and we discuss how it's OK to ship two couples at the same time!
Elle's Story 29.03.2026 1:55:51
Join me for Episode 3 where I talk about Swarla, who is bringing up baby, and who is sending out the invitations?! There's a round up of Corrie generally and I talk to Elle who, in her line of work, has many stories to tell but her own one is the most important. Watch out for content warnings before the interview and if you are squeamish - maybe avoid 1:24:00 to 1:25:30
Lara's Story 15.03.2026 2:06:02
Join me for Episode 2 where I talk about Swarla (obviously), and the huge dose of baby love which we all seem to have come down with. Carla is scared, Lisa is besotted and Sally is...well...Sally. We also hear from another fan, Lara, who shares her story with us. As last time, adult themes, please listen for content warnings.
The Clunky Pilot 28.02.2026 1:20:46
It's our first episode - and boy can't you tell. You'll have to forgive us, we're amateurs - but what we lack in skills we make up for in enthusiasm and an amazing guest. Join us as we discuss all things Swarla, those photos, bringing up baby and the upcoming nuptials. Plus we hear from Samenda, a Swarla fan with a big story to tell.
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