Gail and Joe's Corrie affair rumbled

We'll kick off with Coronation Street for this weekend's roundup of pictures from soapland.

David (Jack P Shepherd) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) are stunned when they walk in on their respective mother and father - Gail (Helen Worth) and Joe (Reece Dinsdale) - in a passionate embrace on the sofa.

The pair kept their intimate liaisons a secret for fear that it would push David over the edge again. Will he be happy for the pair? Or will Tina vent enough anger for her and David together?

I must quickly mention the week of episodes (November 10 - 14) which feature these scenes. Aside from Liam's murder week, they're some of the best Corrie episodes I've seen in months. I can't remember the last time I laughed so much at five consecutive episodes. Obviously a soap can't be on top form every single week, but I've noticed a distinct improvement in the show's quality across the board. The answer? Kim Crowther, of course.

Craig Gazey portrays David's ex-cell mate Graeme Proctor to perfection. He's probably not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but he's a very promising character. I do worry he's a little too much like Kirk (Andy Whyment), though. From what I've heard, he's even meant to be going for a job at the butchers with Ashley (Steven Arnold).

I don't want to jinx the improvement, but I think Corrie may have turned the same corner as EastEnders did last year.


These scenes air on Wednesday, November 12 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Moving to Yorkshire now, where Jasmine (Jenna Louise-Coleman) looks as if she's about to start playing with fire.

Jasmine's determined to get to the bottom of the MacFarlane situation and when Gary (Colin Connor) catches her listening to a secret meeting, he sacks her on the spot. Back in the village, as Eli (Joseph Gilgun) and Jasmine fill Debbie (Charley Webb) in on what's been going on at the club, Jasmine soon realises that Shane (Paul McEwan) might be involved somehow.

Curious, she visits his flat and confronts him. Seeing that the situation could soon spiral out of control, he sweet talks her into bed. Will Jasmine realise that she's treading on dangerous ground where Shane's concerned?




These scenes air on Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm on ITV1.

And finally, hopping down south to Walford, where Phil (Steve McFadden) finally makes his long-awaited move out of The Vic and in with Suzy (Maggie O'Neill). His mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor), however, puts on a front and reassures Phil that she's fine with his decision, despite the fact she obviously isn't.

As Phil walks out of the pub for his new life with Suzy, Archie (Larry Lamb) menacingly consoles his bride-to-be.




These scenes air on Monday, November 10 at 8pm on BBC One.

Let me know your thoughts on the above using the usual form below!