There’s not much laughter around at the moment, and as a result of Covid lockdowns, the stress everyone has been under and the ongoing uncertainty of the virus, we continue to struggle. Soapland, like real life, isn’t exactly a bundle of laughs, but everyone on the shows is really doing their best to continue to bring us entertainment, even when the storylines are heavy.
Emmerdale’s Bernice (Samantha Giles) can deliver a laugh-aloud line like no other (her recent lie about loving all things Scottish in the hope of pulling Mack was a masterclass in comic timing). EastEnders’ Phil and Kat are turning into the show’s great double act (and, yes, I’m still predicting a Christmas wedding – they just need Alfie to fall off the map). And in Corrie, despite the recent devastating storyline of Seb’s murder and Nina’s attack, there is still room for laughter, not least with Sally (Sally Dynevor) and Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews), whose facial expressions alone deserve their own acting prizes.
So, as we continue to struggle with PCSD (Post Covid Stress Disorder), let’s hold on to this bit of security that is forever soapland.
CORONATION STREET: ON THE BEAT
In celebration of Zeedan’s return, she plans said family meal, impervious to the fact that outside Speed Daal, two thugs beat up Zeedan (pictured) and leave him in the ginnel
Maybe Yasmeen has never watched EastEnders, or else she would have known that when a ‘fairm-ly meal’ is organised, disaster ensues. Sure enough, in celebration of Zeedan’s return, she plans said family meal, impervious to the fact that outside Speed Daal, two thugs beat up Zeedan and leave him in the ginnel. Have you noticed how all attacks take place in the ginnel, by the way? And where’s Craig, the ubiquitous copper, when you need him? Oh, hang on, there he is: taking a statement from Zeedan about the attack. I tell you: the squad trying to hunt down Jack the Ripper never worked as hard as our Craig.
It’s a sad week as the Street says goodbye to Norris, one of the greatest characters in the show’s history. Hold on to your hats, because there’s
