Conversation Street

On the latest episode of Conversation Street, we chat about all the Corrie drama between the 18th and the 22nd May 2026 (Episodes #11,859 - 11,864). This week's Corrie had a major focus on Summer, who'd been doing a pretty good job of flying under the radar since the wedding episode despite viewers knowing that she was one of the last people to see him alive. Thanks to a few pieces of compelling evidence, the police haul her in for questioning this week and by the end of Friday's episode she's being charged with murder - but just why is Tyrone keeping quiet about her evidence, and what exactly is Christina still hiding? Also this week, Jodie continues to play her manipulative game with Daniel, Maggie begins to worm her way back into the Rovers and Roy's Rolls has its not so grand reopening. Up next, it's The Kabin, and we check out who has - and possibly more importantly this year! - has not been nominated for an NTA, and we round off the show with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk: 00:13:57 The Kabin: 02:26:02 Feedback: 02:40:59

This week's bonus podcast is a listener question segment, where we mull over two more topics suggested by our lovely ducklings. First off, Lese wants to know about the characters we've done a bit of a U-turn on over the years. Is there anyone we used to love but have gone cold on over the years? What about characters we've grown to love? Turns out there are plenty! After that, we tackle a questions from Rebecca, who wants to know if there are any children from Corrie's past who we'd like to see return as an adult. What would they be like, and what would be the reason to bring them back? We reckon we get a couple of good ideas together here! As always, we'd love to know your thoughts on these topics, so let us know in the comments!

On this week's podcast, we chat about everything that went on in Weatherfield between the 11th and the 15th May (Episodes #11,854 - 11,858) It's been a long time coming, but Tim finally got that chat with Will this week, convincing the lad not only to admit that the rumours about him and Megan were true, but also to report her to the police - but is there enough evidence to put her away for good? Meanwhile, Sam's hallucinations take an even darker turn when he thinks he overhears Nick and Toyah talking about him and receives a visit from a deeply sinister and uncanny Roy. Just what will this devil on his shoulder persuade him to do next? Also this week, Maggie drops a bombshell on Ben when she's forced to confess what really happened the night his father died, Summer reveals she's been offered a university place in America, and Daniel strikes up an unexpected friendship with Jodie. In The Kabin segment, we're joined by John from Corriepedia, who chats about some remarkable discoveries made this week about Corrie's 1960 dry runs, and we finish off the show with more of your fabulous feedback. Street Talk - 00:12:15 The Kabin - 02:543:27 Feedback - 03:31:18

This week's bonus episode of the podcast is a character profile of someone who's definitely up there as one of our favourite characters of the 2020s: Sam Blakeman. Ever since he first rocked up in his newfound dad Nick's life six years ago, we've loved the precocious young scamp's quirky personality, passion for science and astronomy and knack for making even the most hardened of Weatherfield criminals go soft around the edges. Over the years, he's been through far more than most adults on the Street - from Natasha's tragic death and his heartbreaking selective mutism to chess tournaments, prison visits and his on-off romance with Hope - and through it all, Jude Riordan has continued to give one of the strongest performances from a young actor we've ever seen on the show. In this episode, we chart Sam's story from the very beginning, discuss his best relationships, revisit some of his biggest moments and consider where we'd like Corrie to take Sam in the future once he's finished navigating that tricky time in anyone's life that is high school... So grab your telescope, point it towards Weatherfield and join us as we blast off through the life and times of one of Corrie's brightest young stars!

In this week's podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 4th and the 8th May (Episodes #11,849 - 11,853). The murder victim has finally revealed, and we can finally all stop speculating about who's going to croak - and move on to who actually dunnit. Corrie's already revealed their suspect lineup, and this week, we get to see how they act in the immediate aftermath of Theo's body being found. In the case of George, Todd and Christina, we can all agree that they very likely had nothing to do with it, and although there's definitely still something Gary's keeping quiet about, we can't imagine it was him either. There's also the question that none of the other characters are asking yet (since they don't know she was there) - what went down between Summer and Theo in the moments before he was bashed on the bonce, and why hasn't she told anyone she was in the flat with him? Despite all this, our prime suspect is still Miles - or at a push, his mum Danielle. Let's see how the coming weeks unfold and maybe our minds will be changed, eh? Just a tiny Kabin segment this week as we get very excited about the news that Julie Hesmondhalgh will be taking part in the next series of Celebrity Traitors, and we round off the show by hearing about more of your thoughts and theories on Murder Week in the feedback section. Street Talk - 00:14:13 The Kabin - 03:08:59 Feedback - 03:12:03

For this week's bonus episode, we're launching a brand new series where we take an in-depth look at the residents of a single home on the Street, sharing our thoughts on how they're faring in the show right now. First up, we're heading to the Rovers Return to talk all things Driscoll - Corrie's newest family, who've been at the centre of the action since arriving last October. From Maggie's secret connection to Jim McDonald to Will's grooming storyline and Ben's possible heart condition, they've certainly not been short of drama. Now that they've been around for six months, it feels like the perfect time to sit down and have a proper natter about how they're settling in.

We're back, just as promised, with the feedback edition of Episode #730 - and you certainly had plenty to say about Corrie's dramatic Murder Week! From glowing praise to outright frustration, we've had a brilliant mix of reactions, along with some intriguing theories about what might happen next. And of course, we also chip in with a fair bit of extra commentary of our own along the way. A huge thank you to everyone who got in touch - the podcast genuinely wouldn't be the same without you!

Our latest episode of the podcast covers Corrie's much hyped Murder Week, which ran between the 27th April and the 1st May (Episodes #11,844 - 11,848). Well there we go, then! After months of speculation, it's finally been revealed that the body Betsy found after her mum's wedding belonged to none other than the scummy, scheming scaffolder himself, Theo! At last, we no longer have to keep the victim's identity a secret, and not only can we chat about what we think about it being him (and not Megan, as we'd previously been so certain about!), we can also share a few more details about what it was like watching snippets of this week's episodes at last month's press day. We absolutely loved Corrie this week, from the unexpected twists to the single thread episode format - and we didn't even mind the more filming look or soundtrack in places either! (Not only that, but Michael even has something that could be construed as complimentary about the fireworks on Tuesday's episode too!) An absolute banger of a week, and we had so much fun talking about it, the Street Talk segment itself managed to last nearly four hours..  Needless to say, we didn't really have the energy for anything else after this, especially as there was so much listener feedback to get through, but worry ye not - a feedback focused extra podcast will be recorded in the next couple of days, so do be sure to send in your thoughts! 

In the second of our compilation interviews carried out on the Murder Week press day, we interview a slew of stars including the incredibly sweet Sydney Martin, off the wall James Cartwright and telly legend Pauline McLynn! As with last week, these interviews are all available to listen to on our YouTube channel, and a number of them are quite visual in parts, so we'd definitely recommend that option if you're mulling over which one to go with. Sound quality is variable again, we're afraid, but we did have the help of a couple of hardworking listeners who did what they could to take the edge off the tinniness... Wherever you listen, we hope you enjoy these!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 19th and the 23rd April (Episodes #11,839 - 11,843) The date every Corrie fan has been waiting for over the past couple of months has finally arrived - and whether you were tuning in for marriage or murder, anticipation was high ahead of Thursday's trip to Weatherfield. Of course, viewers remain just as much in the dark about who meets their maker, but with a couple of new suspects emerging this week - along with even more motives - there's still plenty to theorise about. As for the wedding, this was our second viewing after being lucky enough to catch a sneak preview at the Corrie press day, and our opinions on the episode did actually change on a repeat viewing - for the better, we might add! It's a jam packed Street Talk this week, and we can't wait to find out what happens next! In The Kabin, we find out how the Corrie alumni fared in the I'm A Celebrity final and find out what new additions have been made to the Coronation Street Experience exhibit this weekend,  then we finish things off with more of your lovely feedback. Street Talk - 00:17:38 The Kabin - 03:12:22 Feedback - 03:29:59

On our recent press day at Coronation Street, we sat down with a bunch of cast members for a natter about recent stories. This podcast is a collection of three of the interviews: Gareth Pierce (Todd Grimshaw), Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) and Vinta Morgan (Ronnie Bailey).  All three interviews are also available to view on YouTube, so head on over to our channel if you want the full experience!

On this week's podcast, we take a look at what went on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 17th April 2026 (Episodes #11,832 - 11,837) Although on the whole we felt like this was another good week Corrie, it still demonstrated to us the very highs and very lows of what the show can deliver nowadays. On the one hand, you have an embarrassing 'fire' at Roy's Rolls that was achieved with not even a flicker of a flame and just a load of very CGI-looking smoke; on the other, you have Wednesday's exemplary single thread episode that followed Todd and his friends as he finally broke free of Theo's control and  went to the police after another terrible beating. Props to everyone involved there, and we really do hope that the smiling Todd we enjoyed at the end of the week is the one we'll be seeing a lot more of in the coming weeks and months - he deserves it! Also this week, Carl discovers another potential source of cash, Jodie puts her stolen warrant card to use and Ben continues to be at loggerheads with Maggie. In the Kabin, we take a look abut how some ex-Corrie cast have been getting on in I'm A Celeb, and we round off the show with a bumper crop of your fantastic feedback. Street Talk: 00:15:48 The Kabin: 02:50:18 Feedback: 03:02:55

Last week, we were lucky enough to be invited behind the scenes at Coronation Street for a press day, where as well as being able to view a sneak preview of some very special upcoming episodes, we had the chance to chat with a bunch of cast members and take a look around Underworld and Debbie's flat! But that wasn't all that made this trip to Manchester special: we also got to take a picture with Barbara Knox at a prestigious local event, met with CBBC star and mega Corrie fan Hacker T Dog and went on the Coronation Street Experience on a bunch of lovely puppers! On this special episode of the podcast, we chat about our experience - and you can check out the YouTube version, which is overlaid with a tonne of photos and footage from the weekend right here: https://youtu.be/Lst5Z1LMvC8

We're up in Manchester again at the moment with a couple of busy days ahead of us, so we've had to record early this week, covering the episodes of running from Sunday 5th to Thursday 9th April (Episodes #11,828 - 11,832). There's a huge Easter bombshell for Steve and Ben this week as Maggie drops the news that they're half-brothers. Both men are left reeling, but it's Ben who's hit hardest, immediately fearing what it could mean for his own health - has he inherited his newly discovered da's condition? In fact, medical drama is everywhere you look this week (though, refreshingly for Corrie, not a hospital scene in sight!). Sam appears to be in the grip of a serious mental health crisis whilst Debbie undergoes an MRI scan that confirms her dementia is worsening. Elsewhere, klepto Jodie adds yet another item to her growing stash, Tim decides it's time to confront Tricia, and Theo walks in on Todd and Sarah together at the flat - but what fallout lies ahead for poor Todd? Another slow news week this week, but still plenty of feedback, so we round off the episode with another rummage through the virtual mailbag! Street Talk - 00:09:32 Feedback - 02:32:50

With just over two weeks to go until a mystery death rocks the cobbles, we're reopening Barlow's Bookies and weighing up the odds on the five prime candidates. Who's made the most enemies? Whose time on the Street feels like it's running out? And which death would cause the biggest ripple effect in the weeks to come? Jodie, Carl, Maggie, Theo and Megan have all been stirring up trouble lately, and any one of them could be heading for a grisly end. In this episode, we break down the evidence, weigh up the motives, and rank them from rank outsider to dead cert. Who do you think won't make it out alive? Let us know your own predictions!

On our Eastery edition of the podcast, we take a look back at what egg-citing adventures the residents of Weatherfield got up to between the 29th March and the 3rd April (Episodes #11,823 - 11,827). Corrie was back on fine form again this week thanks to the Driscoll story continuing to move at a good pace - and with Will now thinking his grandma's responsible for the death of his unborn baby and Ben now questioning his own parentage after an unfortunate slip of the tongue from his ma, Maggie could well be in the firing line when April 23rd comes around... Meanwhile, the penny finally drops for Gary that there was maybe something a bit off about last week's wedding ceremony, and he leaves Theo in no doubt that he's onto him. Also this week, a ruckus in the prison earns Lou some time in solitary, George's day in court arrives and Jodie cancels Bethany's date behind her back - what exactly is she up to..? Another quiet week on the news front means there's no Kabin, but there's plenty of feedback to get through so we end the podcast with more of your thoughts on recent Corrie. Street Talk - 00:15:22 Feedback - 02:59:58

Recently, we headed up north again for a very special event that was being held at the Hope Mill Theatre - a live interview with Corrie legend Helen Worth! And not only that, but the person asking the questions was Julie Hesmondhalgh, known to millions of Corrie viewers as the beloved Hayley Cropper. In this episode of the podcast, we chat about some of our favourite tidbits from the interview as well as sharing what we discovered might be coming up on the show in a few months' time after noticing a few clues on set when we took a quick tour of the cobbles. Also available as a video podcast here: https://youtu.be/4tjixasEaR8

Will's clearly still in denial, Mal makes an offer most vile, and Theo takes Todd up the aisle! With no Friday Corrie this week, we're coming at you early with this episode of the podcast, covering the 23rd to the 26th March trips to Weatherfield (Episodes #11,819 - 11,822). After last week's heavy Driscoll focus, this week's action mainly favoured the Theo and Todd story, and whilst many viewers may well have forgotten that their wedding had been planned for this week, Theo clearly hadn't, and managed to weedle his was back into Todd's affections just in time. And what a peculiar wedding it was! On the one hand, you've got Corrie making out that this is a serious story about coercive control and abusive relationships; on the other, you've got comedy incompetent registrar and Gary and Maria obliviously cheering on from the sidelines despite major red flags? We certainly had a lot to unpack here! Also on the cobbles this week, a paranoid Sam chucks away his mobile phone, Mal makes an indecent proposal to Bernie, and Carla and Lisa struggle with babysitting duties for Connie. After a quick news section where we cover Corrie's recent Bafta nod, we finish things off with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:11:14 The Kabin - 02:39:21 Feedback - 02:41:55

For this week's bonus podcast, we delve into the mailbag once more and pull out two more of your listener questions to debate. First off, we pull together some ideas for our dream Coronation Street convention. If money were no issue, what sort of things would we organise to make the uptime Corrie fan weekend? Then, we turn to the ever-topical subject of issues-based storylines. What makes an issue story land without feeling preachy - or like it's chasing awards - and which past Corrie storylines do we think have got it just right? Join us as we share our ideas, and as always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on both topics too!

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about all the Corrie drama between the 16th and the 20th March (Episodes #11,814 - 11,818). And what a week it was! Like many Corrie fans, we were pretty sceptical of the grooming plot line when it first kicked off last November - did the new family at the helm of the Rovers really need something as grubby and controversial as this as their establishing story? This week, however, when Sam finally confessed his suspicions, when Daniel discovered that Megan was pregnant - and likely with Will's baby - and when the Battersby sisters and the Driscolls united  to bring her down... quite frankly, we were gripped from start to finish! Not that it's finished yet, of course - April 23rd is still over a month away... Elsewhere on the Street, Mal finally woke up and definitely seemed like he knew more than he was letting on to Kit about his attack, Adam's refusal to drop Jackie as a client led to the company's emails being leaked, and Theo continued to try and worm his way back into Todd's life - could next week's planned wedding still go ahead? In a brief Kabin segment, we take a look at who from Corrie has been nominated in this year's TRIC Awards and round things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:11:54 The Kabin - 02:59:34 Feedback - 03:04:49

Now here's a character who we never thought we'd hear mention of on Corrie again, but when Samantha Failsworth's name was dropped as an apparent attendee at Jim McDonald's funeral recently, we just had to take the opportunity to put together a character profile! First appearing on the Street in 1996, Samantha turned many a guy's head during her two-year tenure on the show. Beneath that confident exterior, though, were some secrets about her past just waiting to be uncovered - including the fact that she was on the run from a marriage that lasted only two days! In this episode of the podcast, we look back on her most memorable moments and share some fascinating trivia about her casting courtesy of some old issues of the official Corrie magazine.

On this week's show, we talk about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 9th and the 13th March (Episodes #11,809 - 11,813) After weeks of speculation and theorising (and one heck of a lot of dramatic facial expressions from Maggie), the truth about Jim's secret affair  - and, presumably, Ben's parentage -  came to light this week. Although we're not so keen on yet another revision to a long-established character's back story, we can't deny loving the drama, and the interweaving of Ben's heart condition with Jim's own medical issues was cleverly done. Elsewhere on the street, Theo called time on his relationship with Todd - but do any of us really expect it to last? Also this week, tensions between Sam and Megan ramp up, Amy has a disastrous date with Ollie, and there's much ado about a doo-doo when Jodie engages in foul play with Adam. Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where we weigh in on recent rumours of pay cuts for cast members in the light of episode number reductions, and we round off the the show with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:15:36 The Kabin - 02:57:26 Feedback - 03:18:58

In this week's bonus podcast, we chat about one of Corrie's most enduring traditions – the Weatherfield funeral. There've been far too many over the years for us to cover them all, so here we're looking back at some of the most memorable, important and notorious send-offs that Coronation Street has ever given its residents. From the more solemn, atmospheric funerals of the show's early days to the more dramatic services where secrets spill out and punches are thrown, we explore just how the cobbles have said goodbye to their own across the decades. And of course, because this is Corrie, there's also time to reminisce about some of the more awkward and unexpectedly funny funeral moments too!

This podcast covers the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 2nd and the 5th March (Episodes #11,806 - 11,809). We're feeling pretty smug this week as one of our predictions for 2026 has already come true: the arrival of Mandy's baby at the Connor-Swain residence! And colour us surprised: we actually really enjoyed the scenes too! Could Carla and Lisa actually be in for that rare thing in soaps - a bit of happiness? (Or at least before that dead body puts a dampener on their wedding day...) Bad news for fans of Jim McDonald, though, the big man himself has said cheerio now for the final time and gone to that big pub in the sky, so he has - and we seem tantalisingly close to discovering whether that theorised link between him and Maggie is true too... Also this week, baby Harper goes under the knife, Lou gets beaten up in prison and Todd struggles to buy Theo a birthday present. Another news-light week this week, so we skip over The Kabin segment and finish things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:13:15 Feedback - 02:22:31 

This week's bonus podcast is a character profile of Dee-Dee Bailey, the hotshot solicitor who burst onto the cobbles in 2022 after being teased for nearly three years! In our opinion, she was well worth the wait, and in this episode we take a look back at her time on the Street - from her biggest storylines to our favourite moments along the way. We also chat about how Dee-Dee helped breathe new life into the Bailey family and quickly established herself as one of Corrie's most compelling new characters of the decade. From supporting Paul through his MND diagnosis to uncovering the dark secrets of her dodgy boyfriend Joel, Dee-Dee's time in Weatherfield was never short on drama. Join us as we celebrate the organised chaos, big heart and sharp mind that made her such a memorable presence on the cobbles.

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 23rd and the 27th February (Episodes #11,801 - 11,805). This week on the cobbles, the Mal storyline kicked up a gear as Bernie's unwanted admirer crossed the line from irritating nuisance to full-on physcho stalker – only to end up in intensive care after a brutal attack by an unknown assailant. In true Weatherfield fashion, Bernie is wrongfully arrested, though it's soon revealed that that it was Kit who bonked him on the head. With a tenacious colleague sniffing around the case, could DC Green's career now be hanging in the balance? Elsewhere on the street, a little more of Jodie's mysterious past comes to light when a young girl who she seemingly nannied for once show up to meet her - plus we see another item added to her secret box of trinkets... Meanwhile, Steve learns that his dad has been taken into hospital, George worries that a string of blunders at the undertaker's could damage the business's reputation, and the spark between Ollie and Lauren is swiftly extinguished following an intervention from Maggie. Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, and we weigh in on some candid comments from Maureen Lipman and Sally Ann Matthews about the state of the show at the moment, all of which is pretty timely in the wake of Iain MacLeod's interview last week! We round off the show with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:13:44 The Kabin - 02:38:44 Feedback - 03:00:46

We recently headed up north for another Corrie location hunt, ticking off several spots that were completely new to us. First up was The Saddleworth Hotel, seen earlier this year as the setting for Debbie's ill-fated wedding, followed by a visit to Bolton's Old Magistrates' Court – a familiar backdrop for some of Coronation Street's most explosive trials in recent years. While we were there, we also caught three former Coronation Street stars on stage at the Octagon Theatre, explored the latest additions to the MediaCity tour, and tracked down a couple of other locations that have popped up in smaller scenes over the years. It was a whirlwind trip full of cobbles-related goodness, and in this episode we share all the highlights - the sights, the surprises and, of course, plenty of Corrie chat along the way! A video version of the episode is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/B5cF5k2lnBw?si=PQWlcVTHqULgU5W0

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 16th and the 20th February (Episodes #11,795 - 11,800). This week saw the much anticipated flash-forward episode of Corrie, which gave us a sneak peek into the future and Betsy's discovery of a dead body. Exactly who is the victim, though, and who could be responsible for causing their untimely demise? Also this week, Carl reveals to Ronnie the truth about his newly discovered relationship with Debbie, and we learn about his plans to burn down the hotel for the insurance money too - will Debbie realise what he's really capable of before it's too late? Elsewhere on the cobbles, Sam turns amateur detective in a bid to catch Megan and Will out, Lily starts her paper round at The Kabin, and Maggie grows uneasy over Ben's budding friendship with Steve. Could we be about to learn exactly what she found in Ken's cupboard? After Street Talk, we take quite a lengthy visit to The Kabin as we've got a fair bit to say about some recent news items. First, we react to the news that The British Soap Awards have once again been cancelled, and that's followed by our thoughts on Iain Macleod's recent appearance on the This Is Media City podcast, in which he previews some upcoming production changes to the show that it seems a lot of fans really aren't happy about... We round off the podcast with more of. Your fabulous feedback, including some initial reactions to this week's flash-forward episode. Street Talk - 00:09:39 The Kabin - 02:37:55 Feedback - 03:38:03

Corrie certainly started this week with a bang, and it's one of those episodes where we wanted to get our reaction to it out there straight away! So as long as you've seen it too (and you really, really should be before you listen to this!), here are our immediate thoughts about the episode and what we think it might mean for the next few months on the cobbles!

On our latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 9th and the 13th February (Episodes #11,790 - 11,794) This week, we meet Jodie and Shona's dad, Doug, though he's confined to his bed and certainly not in a good state of mind - though he's still lucid enough to know his youngest daughter's a wrong 'un. We're loving the mystery around this family, and Jodie's curious box of knickknacks has us wondering all sorts about what she's been up to! Also this week, Sam gets in touch with the Weatherfield drugs wizard when he hears that Ritalin can be used as a study aid - but is this a little too out of character for him? Also this week, Theo returns from his mum's, Mal proves himself to a a definite stalkery weirdo, and Debbie is assigned a prison buddy - and it's  someone we were very happy to see again! As much as we wanted to carry on with the podcast after this and discuss the cancellation of the BSAs, unfortunately Michael wasn't feeling too well at all, so we called it a day after Street Talk - so you'll just have to wait a little longer to hear our thoughts on the British Soap Awards' cancellation!

Who doesn't love a good moan, eh? As much as we adore Corrie, there's always something about the programme that grinds our gears, has us rolling our eyes, and gets us yelling "Bobbins!" at our screen from time to time! The Bobbins Awards are a firm fixture in our podcasting calendar - our annual chance to get a few gripes off our chests and revisit some of the less-than-stellar moments from the past year. Who had the most rubbish return? Which newcomer do we just want to do one? And who were the mardiest mare and dirtiest dog on the cobbles? Hear us discuss our nominees and pick our winners in the Bobbins Awards 2025!

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 2nd and the 6th February (Episodes #11,787 - 11,789). Thanks to a couple of sporting events on Tuesday and Thursday, this week's helping of Coronation Street was almost as short as Kevin's temper. However, with Wednesday's Webster-focused episode featuring the big reveal to Carl that Debbie is actually his mum, there was still plenty for us to discuss! The pair of us actually had quite different opinions on that episode too, so it was pretty fun debating what did and didn't work for us! Also this week, a rooftop intervention from Abi leaves Kevin with new perspective on life (and Brian with a sore head!), Todd struggles to cope with no food and no money, and Jodie intrigues us with a mysterious box of trinkets... Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we discuss some streaming stats from ITVX and get a little overexcited at the prospect of an upcoming Audience With Helen Worth event, then we finish things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:12:09 The Kabin - 01:56:42 Feedback - 02:13:31

The time has finally arrived for our big 2026 prediction episode, and this year, we've made a couple of changes to the usual format. Bucking our usual spoiler-free stance, we've decided to include a discussion of Coronation Street's 2026 preview from last month as part of the episode, but don't worry if you'd rather not listen to that bit - there's a warning before any spoiler chat!  So what direction do we think the current storylines will be heading in in the year to come? Who's going to be getting together? Breaking up? Shuffling off this mortal coil? We let you know what our crystal ball has told us about the next eleven months, share what we'd LIKE to happen (even if the chances may be slim!) and catch up on what we predicted for 2025 - and how much of it we got right! To skip to a particular segment of the podcast, use these time stamps - though please be aware that they don't take into account any ads that may end up making their way into the podcast. For completely accurate bookmarks, check out our YouTube version at https://youtu.be/DHiUicykQrY 00:00:00 - Intro and Predictions for 2026 00:51:53 - Our Prayers for 2026 01:15:16 - Listener Predictions for 2026 01:31:03 - Corrie's Big 2026 Preview: Minor Spoilers 01:51:25 - Mega Spoilers from Corrie's Big 2026 Preview and Beyond! 02:31:08 - How did we do with our 2025 predictions?  

On our latest podcast, we take a look at the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 26th and the 30th January 2026 (Episodes #11,782 - 11,786). Definitely a bit of a divisive week, this one, with opinions all over the place online about Billy's funeral and Bernie's subsequent getting off her cake, as she put it. Even the pair of us felt quite differently to each other about how Wednesday's episode went down, with Gemma praising the writing and direction whilst Michael didn't think it quite did enough to honour Billy's time in the show amongst the Carl vs Theo drama. Speaking of which, we chat for quite a bit this week about who we'd prefer to ultimately see come on top there, and how much Theo is actually in control of what he's doing. One thing we both agreed on, though - which seemingly a  sizeable chunk of Corrie fans online disagreed with - was that Thursday's Bernie-centric saga was fantastic, plus we were both very chuffed to see Sam back on centre stage on Monday's episode - and think that Megan will prove to be quite a force for him to reckon with! Another fairly news-lite week saw us skipping The Kabin again, so after Street Talk, we head straight to the feedback section for more of your fabulous emails. Street Talk - 00:16:36 Feedback - 02:41:06

After four months of wreaking havoc on the cobbles, Becky Swain is behind bars where she belongs! In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Amy Cudden, who brought Becky to life - quite literally! - in one of last year's most talked about storylines. Amy reflects on getting the role, working alongside Vicky Myers and Ali King, and shares some of her favourite moments on the cobbles - including the epic Corriedale spectacular! Also available as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFJPAr0wIrw

On this week's podcast, we chat about what happened in Corrie between the 19th and the 23rd January (Episodes #11,777 - 11,781). This week, Megan revealed to Will that she's carrying his baby - and rather than running a mile (and not just in the athletics sense!), Will doubles down on his commitment to the secret affair. But is Megan REALLY that into him, and what will the revelation that Will isn't the first boy she's had a relationship with change things? Meanwhile, Lisa and Carla got back together on Wednesday, but what did we make of the speed that everything fell back into place for them? Also this week, Jodie continues to spin the truth about her past to Shona, a gullible Tyrone falls for Carl's lies and we discover that Roy's phone friend may not be quite who they seem... It was another week without much in the way of Corrie news this week, so we gave The Kabin a miss again, but we still had plenty of emails to delve into in the feedback segment. Street Talk - 00:11:49 Feedback - 02:46:08

As Kate Brooks' first full year in the producer's chair, 2025 had a lot to prove for Coronation Street fans. It kicked off in spectacular fashion, with Mason's stabbing episode earning praise from all sides - but how did the year hold up after that? With cast exits aplenty, Swarla fans to satisfy and growing calls to return to ‘classic Corrie', the cast, crew, writers and producers faced a huge challenge. In this episode, we share our thoughts on how 2025 shaped up overall. Let us know how you'd rate the year in the comments!

On our latest podcast, we have a chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 12th and the 16th January (Episodes #11,773 - 11,776). It's been the theory on everyone's lips for a few months now, but this week, it was finally revealed that Debbie is indeed Carl's mother and not his sister, as we had previously believed. Will this be a secret she takes to her grave, or is it only a matter of time before it all comes out - and does it change how we think of her and Bill Webster having lied about Carl's parentage all these years? Not only that, but does it really mean she should be taking the rap for him when it comes to Billy's death (especially when we know that John Sugden and Theo are much more to blame than either Debbie or Carl!)? Also this week, Daniel gets a shock when he thinks that he's about to become a dad again, Jodie gets her feet well under the table at Number 8, and we say bye bye to Becky, who's sentenced to twelve years in prison - but there are still more than a few questions we want answers to with this story! Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where we get more than a little excited about the news that Sally Ann Matthews will be taking over a role in the Steps musical next week, starting in our home town of Southampton (tickets booked!) and we round off the podcast with more of your thoughts on Todd, Maggie and Corriedale in the feedback section. Street Talk - 00:21:45 The Kabin - 02:49:52 Feedback - 02:59:49 

After making a biblical-scale exit in this month's explosive Corriedale crossover, Dan Brocklebank joins us for a chat to reflect on his eleven years playing the Street's resident reverend, Billy Mayhew. Dan talks about finding out that he'd be meeting his maker in the crossover, shares what it was like to film Billy's exit scenes, reflects on the impact of Paul's MND story and gives us a look at some of the souvenirs he's kept from his time on Corrie. Also available as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzWZPIXjj3M

To celebrate last week's Corriedale crossover, we teamed up with Dingle All The Way, a podcast dedicated to all things Emmerdale, to share our reactions to one of the biggest soap events of 2026. With neither side knowing a great deal about the other's serial drama of choice, how did we find watching characters we know and love rubbing shoulders with faces we only had minimal awareness of? Could we follow what was going on, and were we able to help each other untangle any moments that left us scratching our heads? We had a brilliant time chatting with Simon and Lizzie, swapping perspectives on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, and we hope you'll enjoy listening to this special podcast crossover as much as we enjoyed recording it.

On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about all the action in Weatherfield (and beyond!)  between the 5th and the 9th January 2026 (Episodes #11,767 - 11,772). It's the telly event we've been waiting for for a year now - an explosive crossover between Corrie and Emmeradale as two worlds collide and an almighty pile-up in the Pennines. We already gave our immediate reaction to Corriedale earlier this week, but what did we make of the episode  leading up to it, and did the quality continue for the rest of the week as Corrie switched to a daily, half hour format? We've got the Platts' new baby to discuss, the prospect of Debbie being sent down for dangerous driving and of course, the aftermath of Theo's chilling actions inside the fiery minibus - what a week! After Street Talk, we head over to the Kabin, where we try our hardest to persuade ourselves that we don't REALLY need the latest piece of Rovers history to make its way onto ITV Reloved as well as previewing a few upcoming Corrie-adjacent events that fans might want to get tickets for. We round off the show with all your feedback on Corriedale. Street Talk - 00:11:48 The Kabin - 03:14:08 Feedback - 03:23:23

Earlier this evening, Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans across the UK were united in anticipation as the ultimate soap crossover finally exploded onto our screens. Two worlds collided in a spectacular stunt that saw Billy tragically meet his maker (and, we assume, enjoy a heavenly rave-up with Paul), while Carl's fate - and the survival of Shona's baby - remain agonisingly up in the air. There was absolutely no chance we were waiting until the weekend to unpack this one, so here are our immediate reactions: what we loved, what we might have liked to have seen but didn't, and just what on earth we think might happen next after one of the most talked about nights in soap for years.

On this episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 29th December and the 2nd January (Episodes #11,759 - 11,766). We're only days away from the big Corriedale crossover now, and this week's trip to Weatherfield saw some of the biggest stories of the year getting all their ducks in a row before whatever fate may befall them on Monday night. Abi's rumbled Carl's plan to do a midnight flit to Dusseldorf while Kev's discovered his involvement in Tyrone's accident, Billy's seen footage showing the full extent of Theo's abuse towards Todd, and the Swains are - finally - set to jet off to Spain - but what has Becky done to Carla? We had an awful lot to chat about all this in the podcast, and a lot to say about how much we adored Debbie's wedding too - what a start to 2026! Unfortunately, Gemma was feeling very under the weather during the recording, so as soon as Street Talk was over, we decided to call it a day there, but there's still plenty of episode before that for you to enjoy!

Another year has come to an end, which means the Conversation Street Awards are back to celebrate the very best that Corrie had to offer in 2025! We've counted all your votes, and in this video, we share who's been crowned the Top Lad and Lass, which baddie is the year's most dastardly Wrong 'Un which storyline has won the coveted That's Champion Award and more! Due to time constraints, we've not been able to record a 'full' awards show this year, so the audio in this is the same as our video podcast, which is available to watch at https://youtu.be/AOTdzfm4GAE

On our festive edition of the podcast, we have a good old chat about Christmas week in Weatherfield, covering the episodes of Corrie shown between the 22nd and the 26th December (Episodes #11,753 - 11,758). Christmas time is here, and you know what? It just wouldn't be the same without erratic broadcast schedules, cheesy opening music montages and a big old dollop of misery splatting down onto pretty much everyone unfortunate enough to live on Coronation Street. This year saw the showrunners putting most of their rotten eggs in the Driscolls' basket, with a family meal for the Street's newest residents turning pungent thanks to the mean-spirited machinations of manipulative Maggie. Meanwhile, Carla's having a pretty rubbish Christmas too after being kidnapped by Becky, who takes the opportunity to seduce Lisa into bed in her partner's absence - is it all over for Swarla? Also this week, Abi makes a shocking discovery about Carl and James, Sally gives Joanine and Shanice a Christmas Eve to remember and the Platts get a festive message from Gail. Unsurprisingly, there's not really been anything worth reporting on in terms of Corrie news this week, but we've still had plenty of feedback from listeners, so we round off the podcast with that. Street Talk - 00:12:00 Feedback - 03:13:45

To mark 15 years since the Corrie tram crash, we sat down for a chat with Becky Hindley, the actress behind the 50th anniversary week's first victim, Charlotte Hoyle. Charlotte recalls what it was like filming her famous demise at the hands of John Stape, the thrill of the live episode and being part of the Coronation Street cast during one of the show's most exciting periods. Also available as a video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Qrf_PnQX0QA

On the latest episode of the podcast, we chat about all the drama in Weatherfield between the 15th and the 19th December (Episodes #11,746 - 11,751). It's starting to become a bit of a tradition that the Monday visit to the cobbles is something of a special episode, isn't it? Recently, we've had Debbie's girls' night out, Maggie's flashback, and this week we were treated to director Matt Hilton's 'Behind Closed Doors' ep, a captivating hour of telly where we got to see the full extent of Theo's abuse of Todd via the lenses of in-world cameras - and we were on the edge of our seats from start to finish! Elsewhere on the Street, Dee-Dee definitely got the memo about how to do a speedy, low-key exit - but it might have been nice to have given a bit more consideration to James, don't you think? Also this week, Cassie and Tracy continue to bicker, Sally struggles to parent a mardy teen, and Will and Megan are nearly caught in the act - as are Carl and James! Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we chat a bit about this week's Corriedale press event, then we round off the show by blasting through some of your fabulous feedback. Street Talk - 00:12:25 The Kabin - 02:17:01 Feedback - 02:38:43

We've nearly reached the end of another year, and that can only mean one thing - it's time once again for the Conversation Street Awards 2025! Voting is now open for our 14th annual awards, but before you have your say on who deserves to be crowned Top Lad, Top Lass, wrongest Wrong 'Un and much more, why not join us as we talk through all this year's nominations? To cast your vote yourself, head over to the link below! https://forms.gle/MEa6HpFF37x1FjVY6

On our latest podcast, we chat about Corrie's 65th anniversary week, the episodes shown between the 8th and the 12th December 2025 (Episodes #11,740 - 11,745) Tell you what - you go nearly 65 years with nary a snifter of a flashback on Coronation Street, and in 2025, two episodes revolving round them have turned up at once. Whilst Kit's earlier this year felt like more of a bigger production, though, this week's look into Maggie's past was far more low key - though the revelation at the end that she's been covering up her involvement in Ben's father's death for all these years has certainly had many viewers looking at her in a different light now! And speaking of non-linear storytelling, was it just us, or did Carla and Lisa's break up on Friday's episode smack of déjà vu? Also this week, Debbie and Ronnie bring their wedding forward to the New Year, and Megan and Will arouse Lauren's suspicions...  Up next on the podcast, we take a look at the Corriedale broadcast schedule, and we round things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:11:19 The Kabin - 02:25:01 Feedback - 02:37:14

In the second of our special episodes marking Corrie's legendary tram crash disaster, we head behind the scenes to explore exactly how this unforgettable week came to life. From the first spark of the idea in the writing room, to the movie level special effects and the full-throttle promotion of the show's 50th anniversary, we leave no piece of rubble unturned, and also take a closer look at how the landmark live episode was pulled off. With insights from writer Jan McVerry and memories from cast members including Vicky Binns, Sally Dynevor and Becky Hindley, this deep dive serves up everything you ever wanted to know about making one of Coronation Street's biggest and boldest weeks ever.

On this weekend's episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Corrie between the 1st and the 5th December (Episodes #11,735 - 11,739). Well what a joyous trip to Weatherfield that was on Monday! Debbie has been the shining star of Coronation Street this year, and between her empowering speech, her boozed up revelries with her mates and her antics in the Fresco trolley, that really was among her best moments. Meanwhile, things certainly aren't looking quite so colourful in the Corner Shop flat, but does Todd's setting up of surveillance cameras hint that he's a bit more aware of what he's going through than we might have previously believed? Also this week, Megan gets a job at Weathy High, Becky comes close to permanently silencing Costello and Dee-Dee announces she's becoming the latest in a long line of Corrie characters this year to up sticks and emigrate - but how will James take the news? Up next on the podcast, it's the Kabin, where we take a look at the Corrie broadcasting schedule over the festive period. We've then got a bumper feedback section full of listeners' thoughts about the latest Corrie developments, and we round off the show with a Kabin Extra, where we pull apart this week's Corriedale teaser trailer - did it do enough to get us hyped? We have mixed feelings! Street Talk - 00:14:39 The Kabin - 03:00:28 Feedback - 03:10:25 Kabin Extra - 04:00:41