My thoughts on Corrie's 2015 storylines

January is a grim old month. So I paused today to reflect on what Corrie has in store for us in the weeks ahead. It's a mixed old bag, but there are some green shoots appearing.

To begin with, I did actually really enjoy Kirk and Beth's wedding. While it was cliched in that we suffered through the old will the bride/groom make it to the altar story, on the whole it was a refreshingly honest, upbeat scenario. I hope we see more of this couple in the year ahead as both characters shine when given the chance.

I'm also really looking forward to the return of Jenny Bradley. I'm familiar with the character however it took some repeat viewings of old episodes to fully remind me of what a cowbag she was back in the day! Her relationship with our RIta was fraught to say the least. Their shared history will make this an interesting story as long as the powers that be get their Corrie facts right. She was also very close to Sally so Jenny's 2015 dalliance with Kevin should be a fun watch. It'll also give him something to do.

We've been promised a more positive outlook for Roy this year too. I found his attack on Gary to be worthy and thought provoking but at the same time it felt like poor old Roy had suffered enough. I hope his positive future will not involve a new romance, merely a return to Roy of old, moments of wisdom, wry asides and the further development of friendships with Carla and Yasmeen.

It looks like the arrival of Owen's ex-wife will scupper things for him chez Wind-strong. I'm quite pleased with this as Owen has become one of my least favourite characters in recent times (together with the vile, spiteful Anna). I hope his ex will wipe that smug, know it all grin off his chops. 

The culmination of Steve's depression storyline will also be good hopefully. While it's been touch and go at some points, on the whole I'm glad Corrie have featured Steve in this way. I just hope that when we see him getting the help he needs, the Street gets it right and shows it how it really is. I'm sure they will. 

Now, to what I'm not so keen on. Apparently Todd is going to exact revenge on his family for his brutal attack late last year. Yaaaawn. I fail to see what this character is bringing to Corrie these days. I also hope it's not true that he targets Eva and Jason as they are one of my favourite pairings at the moment. I'm also not sure I'm 100% looking forward to the return of Sarah Louise. I know the character has a lot of history and links to the show that remain current, but I didn't really like her first time around. We'll see.


There are also some ongoing pairings I'm not keen on. I don't know why Corrie characters need to be continually paired off. Erica and Nick was not great so I hope they don't get back together when she returns. I'm also unsure how I feel about the burgeoning Sean and Billy romance. Time will tell. Tony and Tracy is also pretty rank although I am quite looking forward to Liz giving them both what they deserve when she eventually finds out. And I'm not keen on Luke and flaky Maria. Maria is a source of irritation at the moment, she needs to pull her finger out. Finally, please oh please can Steve and Michelle NOT get back together again once Steve is receiving the help he needs? They do not work together. End of. 

Julie and Dev however, most certainly do. Let's have a bright future for them please. And while I'm making my wishes public, please can we have a more substantial storyline for Sally and Tim? His reading difficulties seem to have been swept under the carpet which continues to be a great shame and a waste of Joe Duttine's considerable acting talents. Finally, let's have Claudia back to have some fun with our Audrey. I know this will fall on deaf ears, but Aud the good time girl needs to make a return - Sue Nicholls and comedy are a match made in heaven. Powers that be, make it happen! 

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