Conversation Street

2015 has arrived, which means it's time to look back over the past twelve months on the cobbles in the Conversation Street Awards 2014. Which characters have impressed us enough to be crowned Top Lad and Top Lass? Which shocking moment had us crying "By 'Eck!"? Which storyline is proper Champion, and which was a load of old Bobbins? Download and find out! To round off the episode, we also look bac...

This week on the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 26th December. It's Christmas Time... there's no need to be afraid... Unless you're Kylie that is, as Callum shows up on the doorstep, determined to reveal all to David. Meanwhile, Roy is driven batty - quite literally - by an intruder in the café, and a depressed Steve does his b...

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 14th and the 19th December in the UK. It's cold on the cobbles at this time of year, causing people to jump into bed with each other left right and centre: First Nick beds new arrival, cougar Erika (though we're starting to wonder whether she just hasn't discovered yet that he's not as old as he looks!)...

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 7th and the 12th December in the UK. Say cheese! It's the family photo day at the Community Centre and everyone's got together with their loved ones for a portrait, but it's no smiling matter for Zeedan or Kylie, both of whom go AWOL during the event. Elsewhere in the episode, we ponder whether...

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 1st and the 5th December. The Battle of the Bitches comes to a head this week, when Tracy and Carla come to blows in the factory. Meanwhile, both Kevin and Sean meet potential new romantic interests, and Yasmeen sets her sights on Number 6. The main feature  of the podcast this week, though, is our...

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 24th and the 28th November. With his elusive package finally revealed as being an old telescope, Norris gets all starry-eyed this week, and even buys himself a tablet so he can use astronomy apps. Speaking of tablets, when Gavin discovers that Michael's on medication, he starts to worry that h...

On the 123rd edition of Conversation Street, we talk about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 17th and the 21st November. This week, Sally's suspicions grow when Tim continues to sneak round to Anna's. Across the street, Michelle's having reading problems of her own - though for her it's closed book Steve that she's struggling to decipher. Meanwhile, Michael finally manages to tra...

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 10th and the 14th November in the UK. Peter's a free man again and returns to the Street with his heart set on reuniting with Carla, but doesn't exactly get the warm welcome he was hoping for. Meanwhile, Cilla takes a fall, but can Chesney rise to the challenge of forgiving her? Speaking of challenging time...

This week on the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 31st October and the 7th November. We may not have seen anyone going to a bonfire night party on the Street this week, but there are plenty of fireworks at the wedding of the year. Rob's jilted Tracy and bolted to Bolton, but can he trust her to keep his whereabouts a secret? From desperate cr...

On the latest edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 24th and the 29th October 2014. Everyone's gearing themselves up for the Barlow-Donovan wedding this week, but even before Tracy can take Rob up the ailse, it's Carla who makes an honest man of him, finally getting him to 'fess up to Tina's grisly murder. Meanwhile, Michael and Gem...

On this week's early edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 20th and the 22nd October. Peter's fate has finally been decided. ITV did an excellent job at keeping the outcome a secret, but what did we make of the jury's decision? Meanwhile, as Liz and Steve cut Jim out of their lives forever, Fiz and Chesney are forced to welcome a fa...

On this week's edition of the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 13th and the 17th October. It's been a long time coming, but Peter's trial for Tina's murder is finally underway this week, but when the sailor's in the dock, will he sink or swim? Meanwhile, Todd dips his toes into the world of retail when a new job opportunity arises, Roy rolls...

This week on the podcast, we talk about the episode of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 6th and the 10th October. Steve's feeling a bit down this week - is he making a mountain out of a mole(hill), or is there a more serious problem underneath? Elsewhere, Kylie finds it hard to resist temptation, and as Peter's trial gets ever nearer, Deirdre is feeling a trifle stressed. As we're fee...

On the latest Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 29th September and the 3rd October. The Platts' relationship takes a turn for the worse this week, after David catches Kylie popping one of Max's pills. Meanwhile, Yasmeen's mission to get Weatherfield reading steps up a gear - although it looks like she'd have her work cut out with Tim, whose n...

On this week's podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 22nd and the 26th September. Todd's been asking for trouble for a while now, and this week he finally gets what's coming to him when Eileen kicks him out onto the street. Meanwhile, Liz makes a big sacrifice for the sake of her friendship with Deirdre, Maddie impresses Carla at the factory, and...

On this week's podcast, we discuss the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 15th and the 19th September. Following his time in hospital, Peter's back in the Big House, making an enemy out of Jim after blabbing to Tracy about his booze supply. We're not sure how the Landlord will be getting his revenge just yet, but we're sure it'll be a tad worse than the fruit-related naughtiness th...

On the latest Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 7th and the 12th September in the UK. When Rob hears that the crowbar he used to kill Tina with could soon be found, it's a race against the clock to recover it before it's too late. Meanwhile, as a desperate Kylie sinks to new lows in an attempt to cope with the stresses of motherhood, Neil con...

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 5th September. This week, Peter takes a turn for the worse, but a deathbed confession to Carla leaves her reeling - could the walls be closing in on Rob? He's not the only one under pressure either, as Jason's urge to come clean to Tyrone grows stronger. Meanwhile, Max causes chaos on...

This week on Conversation Street, we chat about the Corrie episodes broadcast in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August. Tycoon Todd's machinations claim their first victim on Monday, as Tyrone discovers the consequences of cheap hardboard, taking a tumble through the attic floor and landing himself in hospital. He's not the only one in the wars this week either, as Peter discovers Jim's alco...

On Conversation Street #110, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 18th and 22nd August. This week saw the Barlows head off to commune with nature in Wales, and we finally get the answer to the question that everyone's always wondered: who would win in a stare-off between Deirdre and a sheep? Back in Weatherfield, Neil abandons his job in the Philippines t...

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 11th and the 15th August. Romance is in the air this week, as Gail and Michael decide to make a proper go of their relationship, and Kirk attempts to propose to Beth - but will he manage it before they jet off on holiday? Speaking of getting away from it all, Deirdre and Ken are planning their ho...

On the latest podcast, we talk about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 1st and the 8th August, so we do. This week saw the return of two old favourites to the show: first off, Ken's back from Canada and is outraged to discover that Peter's been banged up on suspicion of Tina's murder. It's just a relief that he didn't bump into Roy at all, as the news of Weatherfield Library g...

On this week's early edition of the podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 28th and 30th July. It's Gail's 40th anniversary of being on the Street this week, and after all this time, we wonder if she's finally found herself her Mr Right in Michael. The chat then moves from Les Dennis to the Dennis-less Kabin, as we say a fond farewell to the Street's original...

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 21st and the 25th July. This week sees a few unwelcome faces turn up on the cobbles - first off, it's Neil, who's on a mission to get Andrea back, but a case of mistaken identity causes trouble for everyone involved. Then on Wednesday, when bailiffs show up at the Windass house, the extent of the...

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 14th and the 18th July. Everyone's on the move this week in Corrie: as Marcus heads down south and Maddie returns up north, Andrea's nervously preparing to move in with Lloyd and Dennis plots to get his feet back under Rita's table. Meanwhile, it looks like Peter is swapping leaning against bars...