SPOILER Corrie's Roy is tormented - Soaps

wallo mr slug · 22-12-2004, 10:53

SOURCE: The Scottish Daily Record

Corrie cafe boss Roy Cropper is to be driven to despair by a bullying
campaign which could force him to close for good.

Mild-mannered Roy tries to stand up to builder Vince when he brings his
own food into Roy's Rolls.

But when he hears the policemen he has called laughing with the smug
builder, he decides to shut down the cafe.

A Coronation Street insider said: 'Roy tries his best to deal with Vince
but it all proves too much for the sensitive cafe owner.

'He angers Street residents by shutting the cafe.

'Fans will wonder if this will be the end of Roy's Rolls, or if Hayley
will be able to help her husband out of the doldrums.'

The drama unfolds on December 27 when Roy (David Neilson) is upset by
Vince's insistence on eating his own food in the cafe while he is
working nearby.

Frankie Baldwin (Debra Stephenson) tries to help and throws Vince out
but Roy sees this as pity and takes it all out on the Webster kids when
they come in eating their own chocolate.

Mum Sally (Sally Whittaker) then accuses Roy of being a bully.

The next day, Roy still feels threatened by Vince and spends the morning
skiving off.

When he does eventually return to the cafe, after Hayley's
encouragement, Vince is there again making nasty digs and inciting
others to join in.

And when Roy calls in the police, they laugh behind his back at the
complaint.

Later, when Roy appears to be making progress, Jason (Ryan Thomas) makes
a joke of recent events and he overreacts by throwing everyone out of
the cafe.

Jumpy · 22-12-2004, 10:55

Awww poor Roy.

Must say it sounds very realistic though.

Mouldydc · 22-12-2004, 11:07

?

The police tend to not laugh at victims, whether they think they are making relevant or ridiculous claims.

Jumpy · 22-12-2004, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouldydc

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The police tend to not laugh at victims, whether they think they are making relevant or ridiculous claims.

I don't think they will be. Vince may make a joke and they laugh but Roy sees and thinks that they are laughing at him.

wallo mr slug · 22-12-2004, 11:13

Nasty police do exist! Anyone seen that documentary about the racist police or, more importantly...The Bill!? Half of Sun Hill are bent (coppers)

Mouldydc · 22-12-2004, 11:26

Ho ho ho.

For every nasty copper there are a hundred honest, good people... like smitty and tony and reg!

wallo mr slug · 22-12-2004, 11:28

Oh absolutely, I was merely saying it's not impossible for a policeman to be rude

Mouldydc · 22-12-2004, 11:36

not impossible, i suppose. I concede. You win.

Agent Krycek · 22-12-2004, 11:39

Spent 12 years working for the police in London, I can confirm that indeed, rude policemen do exist

WalfordWill · 22-12-2004, 12:26

Is this the same Vince that Frankie had an affair with?

Jumpy · 22-12-2004, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhung

Is this the same Vince that Frankie had an affair with?

You know what, I was thinking this.

Or was it Vinnie...oh I am all confused

Rovers Return · 22-12-2004, 12:32

Just like the storyline Roy had with Tracy's baby, this should also show how talented the actor David Neilson is. I hope he shines through.

Mouldydc · 22-12-2004, 12:37

Whoever she had an affair with, it wasn't a builder...

Or was it?

Agent Krycek · 22-12-2004, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumpy

You know what, I was thinking this.

Or was it Vinnie...oh I am all confused

It was Vinnie she had the affair with (I think - where's Ben when you need him

).

I imagine David Neilson will shine in this, he's a fantastic actor and can do the heavy, tormented stuff so well.

wallo mr slug · 22-12-2004, 14:49

Frankie had an affair with a man named Vinnie but he was a businessman not a builder

Safra · 22-12-2004, 15:01

aww poor Roy

Cookie-L · 22-12-2004, 15:04

Much as I love roy and don't like the idea of him being bullied, I think this is great because it gives David Neilson a chance to shine, and to show he capabilities as an actor. It should be carried out very well.

pony · 22-12-2004, 15:39

I don't think he's that good a dramatic actor - he's got a character part, with the face for it, which helps, and ok, performances don't have to be brilliant in a soap to be enjoyable, of course - but I always find his agony scenes overdone to the point where they make me laugh. And I'd rather he made me laugh as a comedian, because his light scenes can be superb, and I think he's very good at them - the pudding storyline a case in point.

Mouldydc · 22-12-2004, 15:40

Oh, the pudding storyline was fabulous, I loved the way they got those damnable gingers well and truly!

Yeay Betty and her pre-ordered pupd.

BBjunkie · 22-12-2004, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallo mr slug

Nasty police do exist! Anyone seen that documentary about the racist police or, more importantly...The Bill!? Half of Sun Hill are bent (coppers)

Excuse me, but do you realise that Sun Hill (the bill) is actually fiction don't ya

technofairy · 23-12-2004, 00:42

The guy who plays Vince the bully is Conrad Nelson. He is one of the best actors I have ever seen on stage. It will be interesting to see how he does on Corrie.

For Corrie trivia fans, he is married to Deborah McAndrew who played Angie, Curly's lodger. And the play I saw him in also starred Sasha Behar (Mad Maya).

22-12-2004, 10:53	#1
wallo mr slug Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northumberland, England Posts: 4,032	SPOILER Corrie's Roy is tormented SOURCE: The Scottish Daily Record Corrie cafe boss Roy Cropper is to be driven to despair by a bullying campaign which could force him to close for good. Mild-mannered Roy tries to stand up to builder Vince when he brings his own food into Roy's Rolls. But when he hears the policemen he has called laughing with the smug builder, he decides to shut down the cafe. A Coronation Street insider said: 'Roy tries his best to deal with Vince but it all proves too much for the sensitive cafe owner. 'He angers Street residents by shutting the cafe. 'Fans will wonder if this will be the end of Roy's Rolls, or if Hayley will be able to help her husband out of the doldrums.' The drama unfolds on December 27 when Roy (David Neilson) is upset by Vince's insistence on eating his own food in the cafe while he is working nearby. Frankie Baldwin (Debra Stephenson) tries to help and throws Vince out but Roy sees this as pity and takes it all out on the Webster kids when they come in eating their own chocolate. Mum Sally (Sally Whittaker) then accuses Roy of being a bully. The next day, Roy still feels threatened by Vince and spends the morning skiving off. When he does eventually return to the cafe, after Hayley's encouragement, Vince is there again making nasty digs and inciting others to join in. And when Roy calls in the police, they laugh behind his back at the complaint. Later, when Roy appears to be making progress, Jason (Ryan Thomas) makes a joke of recent events and he overreacts by throwing everyone out of the cafe.

22-12-2004, 10:55	#2
Jumpy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,676	Awww poor Roy. Must say it sounds very realistic though.

22-12-2004, 11:07	#3
Mouldydc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,263	? The police tend to not laugh at victims, whether they think they are making relevant or ridiculous claims.

22-12-2004, 11:13	#5
wallo mr slug Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northumberland, England Posts: 4,032	Nasty police do exist! Anyone seen that documentary about the racist police or, more importantly...The Bill!? Half of Sun Hill are bent (coppers)

22-12-2004, 11:26	#6
Mouldydc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,263	Ho ho ho. For every nasty copper there are a hundred honest, good people... like smitty and tony and reg!

22-12-2004, 11:28	#7
wallo mr slug Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northumberland, England Posts: 4,032	Oh absolutely, I was merely saying it's not impossible for a policeman to be rude

22-12-2004, 11:36	#8
Mouldydc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,263	not impossible, i suppose. I concede. You win.

22-12-2004, 11:39	#9
Agent Krycek Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stalking David and Jake Services: Whatever David or Jake require Posts: 21,297	Spent 12 years working for the police in London, I can confirm that indeed, rude policemen do exist

22-12-2004, 12:26	#10
WalfordWill Banned User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Walford, E20 Posts: 6,561	Is this the same Vince that Frankie had an affair with?

22-12-2004, 12:32	#12
Rovers Return Banned User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wigan Services: VOTE CORRIE AS BEST SOAP AT SOAP AWARDS 2005 Posts: 881	Just like the storyline Roy had with Tracy's baby, this should also show how talented the actor David Neilson is. I hope he shines through.

22-12-2004, 12:37	#13
Mouldydc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,263	Whoever she had an affair with, it wasn't a builder... Or was it?

22-12-2004, 14:49	#15
wallo mr slug Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northumberland, England Posts: 4,032	Frankie had an affair with a man named Vinnie but he was a businessman not a builder

22-12-2004, 15:01	#16
Safra Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,701	aww poor Roy

22-12-2004, 15:04	#17
Cookie-L Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cardiff Services: LMOOFS Posts: 2,026	Much as I love roy and don't like the idea of him being bullied, I think this is great because it gives David Neilson a chance to shine, and to show he capabilities as an actor. It should be carried out very well.

22-12-2004, 15:39	#18
pony Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,175	I don't think he's that good a dramatic actor - he's got a character part, with the face for it, which helps, and ok, performances don't have to be brilliant in a soap to be enjoyable, of course - but I always find his agony scenes overdone to the point where they make me laugh. And I'd rather he made me laugh as a comedian, because his light scenes can be superb, and I think he's very good at them - the pudding storyline a case in point.

22-12-2004, 15:40	#19
Mouldydc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,263	Oh, the pudding storyline was fabulous, I loved the way they got those damnable gingers well and truly! Yeay Betty and her pre-ordered pupd.

23-12-2004, 00:42	#21
technofairy Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8	The guy who plays Vince the bully is Conrad Nelson. He is one of the best actors I have ever seen on stage. It will be interesting to see how he does on Corrie. For Corrie trivia fans, he is married to Deborah McAndrew who played Angie, Curly's lodger. And the play I saw him in also starred Sasha Behar (Mad Maya).