Tag: todd grimshaw
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The Strange Case of Todd Grimshaw
There is a long tradition in literature and drama of exploring notions of villainy, and exquisitely dreadful characters have transferred to and been born on our television and cinema screens. From Dorian Gray to Walter White, we have been presented with complex characters who make us doubt the clarity of the boundaries between good and…
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Kings of the Mountain
Coronation Street – Double Episode Review – Friday 23 January 2015 A wry David Platt is always a pleasure as he gives Michael a good dead pan ribbing over his enthusiasm at becoming a Grandfather. Michael is perhaps being a tad previous shopping for baby clothes, and when Steph and Gavin (AKA Andy) confess that…
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There’s Something About Mary
Coronation Street Episode Review – Wednesday 14 January 2015 One would be forgiven for thinking that trashing Barlow’s Buys might actually succeed in increasing its value, but alas it did come off the worse for wear when it was mysteriously broken into, heralding the return of the handheld camera which has been making an appearance…
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Sofa? So Good!
Coronation Street – Double Episode Review – Wednesday 3 December We have in recent times seen Coronation Street criticised by viewers for its focus on ‘explosive’ events, characters with bad intentions, and downbeat storylines. Recent episodes have demonstrated however that they are clearly attempting to deliver greater doses of the ordinariness and humour which have been…
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Barlow’s Byes
Coronation Street – Episode Review – Wednesday 5 November After five months, one murder, twelve incorrect jurors and copious leading questions, Weatherfield Police finally get the right man. When Tracy lets Amy stay home from school, it appears to both us and Ken that she may be enjoying her last day with her daughter before…
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Trial and Tribulations
Coronation Street Episode Review – Wednesday 15 October 2014 It’s trials and tribulations all round in tonight’s episode as Liz wants desperately to hear from Tony, checking her phone and neighbours for sightings despite acting nonchalant, poor Steve cuts a miserable dash and returns to bed within seconds of getting up, and Eileen is furious…
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Atomic Dognap
Coronation Street episode review – Wednesday 17 September 2014 Todd’s Machiavellian chickens finally come home to roost as his efforts to make amends fall on deaf ears. Tony freezes him out as he tells him he’ll deal with Fiz and Tyrone. While they initially refuse his latest offer of £5,000 on the grounds that they’re…
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