Corrie Street Apr. 26/15
Anna Mantis Is there a human disorder that mimics the mating behaviour of the praying mantis? If so, maybe Anna Windass has it. Every time a child comes into her…
Corrie Street Feb. 22/15
Underacting Sometimes it's not the great speech, not the grand gesture. A look tells the story; underacting makes the impact. Three such moments from three actors. Emotional scenes that, in…
Corrie Street Aug. 10/14
Repo Man Tuesday the bailiffs come to the Windass-Armstrong house. Faye is the only one home and she lets them in. They size up what is worth taking to apply…
Corrie Street June 29/14
Forgiveness Friday Owen tells Gary what Anna did. "Laid back and thought of England. Took one for the team." Gary's face registers shock; he can't look at his mother. She…
Corrie Street May 25/14
Crossed Lines You knew Anna was not going to tell Owen about her deal with Phelan, the one that got Owen out of Phelan's debt if not the bank's. You…
Corrie Street Apr. 27/14
Playing with Fire The Windass-Armstrongs are playing with fire, literally and metaphorically. Phelan pushed Owen too far by hiring a new foreman, overseeing everyone including heretofore manager Owen. Obviously happy…
Corrie Street Mar. 30/14
Like A Man Amid the construction Tuesday, Owen and Gary discuss what makes a man. What is bravery. Gary says a soldier in war. Owen says someone who does anything…
Corrie Street Jun. 16/13
Four for Four The first four episodes this past week each had more than one contender for “the scene.” I cannot narrow it down any further than one from each…
Coronation Street Scene of the Week (Mar. 25/12)
Sanctuary Tuesday, while looking at Faye flounce off as he and Ches unloaded materials, Owen said it best: “It wasn’t a shed, it was her sanctuary.” So why is he…
Coronation Street Scene of the Week (Aug. 7/11)
Bring me flowers Three scenes Tuesday. First, Chesney taking flowers to Katie, and her dad answering the door. Flowers go to the cobbles and Chesney goes to the wall, pinned…