Corrie really is the nations soap and is so ingrained in our minds that everyone probably has a favourite character, moment of line.Yes, it's probably on too many days of the week and the plots at times verge of ridiculous but what I love about Corrie is that of all the soaps it maintains that balance between humour and drama and that is what makes it so endearing.While Eastenders may win more awards I think Corrie is loved more by the public and that is why the characters remain in our hearts so long after they have left.With another good live episode out of the way recently the only way for Corrie seems to be up.

I have watched this, irregularly for the first ten years , but for the last 30 years have rarely missed an episode. It is part of Tuesdays & Thursdays. I usually have a crossword or sudoku at the same time, but it is something to look forward to. Nobody phones at that time.I admit that Coronation Street does vary in quality from time to time. There are far more unlikeable characters now - Charlie, Tracy, Cilla and David for example, & some of the story lines drag on and on, but there are so many moments of brilliant dialogue, such as Rita's put downs of Norris, and some of the discussion between Kirk & the lovely Fizz. We are a year behind in New Zealand but it doesn't seem to matter if you read of what's happening in English magazines or the Internet. Here's to another 30 years!

Coronation Street is a great TV show, From Doreen and Norris' little story lines, to David Platt's evilness, the show keeps me hooked, it differs from the other soaps, since comedy is a main element, with characters such as Becky listening in on conversations and Blanche offering her own view on the going on's it never fails to make me laugh, villains such as Richard Hillman and Mad Maya keeping me hooked I can see myself watching this show until I am old and grey, the show appeals to all ages, with story lines such as the Rosie and John affair to Doreen and Norris amusing romance, and I cant wait until 2010 for the 50th Anniversary episode.

I have being watching Corrie on and off for 20 years. We are currently seeing episodes from May 2006 and several of the people that you have written about that are off the show aren't yet off the show on Canadian television. I like checking in to this site occasionally but it would be nice if you would remember that we are behind and you are spoiling the show for some of us. I am not interested in knowing before hand which characters will be off the show this year. Please stop telling us things that haven't even happened here yet. Some of the characters that have been on for many many years are leaving and by watching the show on a regular basis I was not yet aware of this please take this into consideration when you are filling in the start and end dates.