OT ~ Coronation Street

[SandraC]

Murder hint.....it's a male.......S

 

[cabmom]

When I was in England last, I went to visit the Cadbury World Chocolate factory in Bourneville. They had a chocolate sculpture of the Coronation Street set.

When I get a chance I'll post the picture!

I love Coronation Street and read ahead on the www.itv.com website.

Marilynn

 

[digskat]

When Gail and Brian were married, didn't they have a son named Nicky? What happened to him?

And who is Richard? Thanks, S

Richard is the man that Gail married who turned out to be a serial killer. He almost did away with Gail,David and Sarah and Bethany by driving their car into the river...Martin and Tommy (Craig's father) dove in and saved them. Richard killed Ashley's first wife Maxine when she returned home early.

http://www.corrie.net/profiles/characters/hillman_richard.html

 

[pollioni]

MDW and I do not miss an episode. We just go back from WDW and we are all caught up only too 2 evenings.

I agree that we should get caught up with the UK. It really sucks when family come over and start spoiling what's going to happen.

Do you also remember when the NHL was on strike that we go 1hr every night.

 

[mickeywho?]

Don't mean to panic anyone...I just received this today from my sister.

This was on the Coronation Street guest book today, not sure if its true but thought I would pass it on.



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Dear Holly,

Thank you for taking the time to write to the CBC about "Emmerdale" and “Coronation Street”.

"Emmerdale", as you know, is a British production for which CBC has in the past purchased broadcast rights. The decision has been made to reallocate these resources to other programming areas within the CBC, effective January 2007. In regards to “Coronation Street”, which is also a British production, the decision has been made to continue with the regular schedule until March 31, 2007. After April 1, 2007 we will be airing “Coronation Street” on a reduced schedule, twice weekly, until June 1, 2007, at which time “Coronation Street” will not be aired by the CBC. You may be able to get both programs through the BBC, if they, in fact, make arrangements with ITV in the UK.

We appreciate that these decisions are difficult for fans of the affected programs, particularly for dramatic serials like "Emmerdale" and “Coronation Street”. We did not reach these conclusions easily but did extensive market research which indicated that neither program really fit the CBC Canadian Programming Mandate and also that the majority of CBC viewers felt such foreign programs were not relevant to Canadians at this time. We would like to advise you that a Canadian serial, based on “Coronation Street” is in the works. This new program will be set in Canada but will have similar story lines as the original “Coronation Street” however it will be based on more Canadian lifestyles and values. It is a family friendly program, geared to ages 10-19, so it will not have the sometimes lurid, sexually graphic content of some foreign serials. We hope you and other serial fans will view the upcoming “Totem Street” and enjoy its Canadian setting. Please be assured that your comments will be logged for inclusion in a weekly report that is circulated among all senior executives, producers and programmers at CBC, including the President and CEO, Robert Rabinovitch.

Please don't hesitate to contact CBC Audience Relations should you have any further questions or comments. You may reach us toll-free at 1-866-336-4436 during regular business hours, or by email through the CONTACT US link on CBC.ca.


Sincerely,

Brenda Holland
Communications Officer
CBC Audience Relations

Please tell me this isn't true!

 

[mickeywho?]

Had to call them to find out! It's a cruel hoax circulating the corrie boards. Deep breath...relax....

This is why I don't read the corrie boards - too many spoilers and info I don't need to know. I watch my corrie and find out things on a need to know basis only...works for me!

BTW - I think Nick came back from Canada and is living in London or another city far enough away from his Mum. Can you blame him?!

 

[pollioni]

This was on the Coronation Street guest book today, not sure if its true but thought I would pass it on.



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Dear Holly,

Thank you for taking the time to write to the CBC about "Emmerdale" and “Coronation Street”.

"Emmerdale", as you know, is a British production for which CBC has in the past purchased broadcast rights. The decision has been made to reallocate these resources to other programming areas within the CBC, effective January 2007. In regards to “Coronation Street”, which is also a British production, the decision has been made to continue with the regular schedule until March 31, 2007. After April 1, 2007 we will be airing “Coronation Street” on a reduced schedule, twice weekly, until June 1, 2007, at which time “Coronation Street” will not be aired by the CBC. You may be able to get both programs through the BBC, if they, in fact, make arrangements with ITV in the UK.

We appreciate that these decisions are difficult for fans of the affected programs, particularly for dramatic serials like "Emmerdale" and “Coronation Street”. We did not reach these conclusions easily but did extensive market research which indicated that neither program really fit the CBC Canadian Programming Mandate and also that the majority of CBC viewers felt such foreign programs were not relevant to Canadians at this time. We would like to advise you that a Canadian serial, based on “Coronation Street” is in the works. This new program will be set in Canada but will have similar story lines as the original “Coronation Street” however it will be based on more Canadian lifestyles and values. It is a family friendly program, geared to ages 10-19, so it will not have the sometimes lurid, sexually graphic content of some foreign serials. We hope you and other serial fans will view the upcoming “Totem Street” and enjoy its Canadian setting. Please be assured that your comments will be logged for inclusion in a weekly report that is circulated among all senior executives, producers and programmers at CBC, including the President and CEO, Robert Rabinovitch.

Please don't hesitate to contact CBC Audience Relations should you have any further questions or comments. You may reach us toll-free at 1-866-336-4436 during regular business hours, or by email through the CONTACT US link on CBC.ca.


Sincerely,

Brenda Holland
Communications Officer
CBC Audience Relations

Please tell me this isn't true!

I hope this isn't true, I think I am going to start downloading the episodes. Maybe I can get caught up.

This really sucks