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Following the sad news of actress Stephanie Cole’s death earlier this month, our bonus podcast this week looks back at the cantankerous battleaxe she brought to the cobbles between 2011 and 2013: Sylvia Goodwin. Perhaps you remember her best for getting high on space cakes, maybe it was her stint as a slot-machine queen, or perhaps locking Norris in the loo at Roy’s Rolls is the moment that sticks in your mind most fondly! Whatever the case, we revisit Sylvia’s most memorable moments, ponder whether she was ever really meant to be a likeable character and consider just how much more we might have seen from her had Stephanie not had to leave the show abruptly just as Hayley’s final storyline was getting under way.

This episode of the podcast covers the week of the 21st to the 25th September (Episodes #11,946 - #11,950).

What a refreshingly watchable week of Corrie this turned out to be, packed with characters we actually care about and even some pleasantly low-stakes drama in parts too. Debbie, Christina, Glenda, Sam, Bernie, the Driscolls... these were the headliners this week, and even the utterly ridiculous revelation that Christina is actually Lucy's grandmother couldn't ruin it. Eva's OTT cold and Glenda skivvying around after her was hilarious, Bernie's reaction to Kit's news was heartbreaking, and despite us being far from the world's biggest Carl fan, that biscuit scene with him and Steve in the cab office really was quite endearing. Now if only they'd pick up the pace a bit with the Metcalfe story - and have Sally push back more against Tim too!

The positive vibes continue into The Kabin, where we celebrate Corrie's big wins at the Inside Soap Awards this week, and we round the episode off as always with more of your listener feedback.

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The Kabin - 02:28:22
Feedback - 02:43:03

For a number of years now, we’ve talked about the so-called Alahan Renaissance that blossomed onto our screens in the late 2010s, when Aadi and Asha got old enough to have storylines of their own and Dev seized the opportunity to go full-on embarrassing dad mode. But with both twins now having flown the nest, where does that leave our favourite corner shop owner? Fortunately, as we discuss in our latest Resident Review, Dev seems to be in just as strong a position as ever - largely thanks to the latest woman in his life, the incomparable Bernie. What is it about this seemingly mismatched couple that makes them work so well on screen? What have been the hits and misses of their more recent storylines? And where would we like to see them - along with their newly acquired houseguest Brody - go next? It's time to discuss!

For our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 14th and the 18th September (Episodes #11,942 - #11,945).

It was another Jodie-heavy set of episodes this week (when isn’t it?), as she turns her attention away from the Kit and Bethany bunk-up and back to her attempts to seduce David. After hearing about Gemma’s postpartum depression, Jodie sets about convincing her sister that she too has been psychologically affected by Harper’s birth - but will David and Doug fall for her tricks as well? This week also saw a few new storylines get under way. Ross reveals himself to be a bit of a caveman when it comes to his views on gender roles, Susie proves a hit on the Rovers socials, and Summer’s artistic talents bag her a new man. But with Corrie viewers now seemingly trained to inherently distrust any new character who turns up on the cobbles, we’re all left wondering: what dark secret is Marco hiding?

As always, we finish off the podcast with more of your views on the latest goings on on the cobbles.

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This week's podcast covers the drama on the cobbles between the 7th and the 11th September (Episodes #11,938 - #11,941).

We trust your awareness was well and truly raised about breast cancer in men on Monday’s Corrie? Because God forbid we should ever just be entertained by a storyline! Yep, Kit becomes the latest character to have dramatic sound effects playing in the background as he’s handed a life-threatening diagnosis this week - although, to be fair to him, at least he doesn’t spend too long wallowing in it. Perhaps that’s because he’s also got a concurrent storyline involving a night between the sheets with a mystery woman, who turns out to be the person pretty much everyone was expecting: Bethany Platt! And speaking of ladies of mystery, Jodie actually won us over this week, camping it up good and proper as she toys with Bethany following a classic soap conveniently-overheard conversation. On top of all that, we’ve got Debbie’s bittersweet birthday party, a fashion course opportunity for Betsy and yet more Metcalfe mayhem - plus the long-awaited return of Shona’s dad!

Up next on the podcast, it's The Kabin, where we reveal how Corrie did at the NTAs (don't get your hopes up!) and cast our eyes over the red carpet fashion amongst the cast. We finish things off with more of your fabulous feedback.

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The Kabin - 02:08:45
Feedback - 02:28:37