The Secret is a Secret No More! Who is coming to Canada this year? We were promised that this is going to be a special year. It is not only the 50th anniversary of Coronation Street, but also the 20th anniversary of Toronto’s British Isles Show. That’s a double anniversary … and how do you... »
Where Did Tommy Go? Canada! This is another one of Blighty’s Corrie Fan Newsletter’s “where are they now?” moments. The focus this time is on English actor Thomas Craig – better known to Corrie fans as Tommy Harris. Do you remember the storyline? Tommy was the father of Katy Harris, the teenager being dated by... »
Corrie Theme tune has changed ... Watch Betty sing - 70 years ago! ... Betty's Hotpot recipe ... Out of Africa DVD now available to readers of this newsletter ... Bruce is back - but not on Corrie :-( ... What are the Three Ducks? Answer and win! ... Mystery photo contest winner ...... »
Yes, it was Liz! In issue #0021 we published another one of our mystery photo contests. We asked you to tell us whose face belongs in the pink void behind Steve McDonald’s head. Well, nearly everybody got it right – it was Steve’s mom Liz. Hanky-Panky! The scene from which the picture was taken happened in Lloyd’s... »
We’re Back! Blighty’s Corrie Fan Newsletter took a break over the Christmas holiday period, but now we’re back with more great news from the stars of the Street. We also have some contest winners to announce. Let’s go straight to the podium to see who our winners are from issue #0019 and issue #0020. In issue... »
A big thank you to all who entered the mystery picture contest in Issue #0020. We’ll be back from our Christmas break on 7th January with announcements about our contest winners and more great news from the world’s most famous street. Meanwhile, want to see if you got the right answer to the mystery... »
Farewell Maggie Jones ... Steve MacDonald's 20th Anniversary ... Sunita's back - Over There ... Who's Not Who ... Coronation Streetview ... Corrie Postage Stamp? ... Fan Feedback ... Tricky Picture Contest »
Blighty’s Corrie Fan Newsletter is saddened to learn that actress Maggie Jones, who played the role of Blanche Hunt on Coronation Street, has passed away. She was 75 years old. As previously reported in this newsletter, Maggie received surgery for an undisclosed life-threatening condition a few weeks ago. It had been reported that she was... »
Who's Up for the Big 50th? ... Prize for your comments ... Slum Dog Actress ... Cheap Shot from the Cheese Man ... Vicky Binns Booed ... Fined for Recycling! ... A Bad Year for Goodyear ... Watch Corrie - Learn English! ... Mystery Character Contest ... Christmas Shopping »
Coronation Street's Romanian Holiday ... Hayley's Romanian Parties ... The Long Arm of the Law Reaches Ryan ... Say Goodbye Kelly ... Kym's Tough Past and Future Fears ... Tony's Choice of Three ... Maggies on the Mend ... Misdiagnosis: "Jed is Dead" ... plus your feedback and November's prize winner »
