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Betty Driver
Betty Driver at the heart of the Corrie castPicture: ITVIt was with great sadness that I learnt of the death of Betty Driver today.She was a lovely person who always had time to chat and who enjoyed...
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The incomparable Betty Driver
Today I attended Betty's funeral, held in St Ann's Church in Manchester city centre. Betty, who was 91, was universally loved by everyone who worked on Coronation Street and the church was packed with...
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Here comes Christmas!
We've just finished all our Halloween events and now Santa's on his way ...If you're in the Manchester area over the next few weeks join me at the following events:Sat 12 Nov: Santa's Reindeer Parade,...
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Oldham's bumper Christmas!
The figures are just in .... a record-breaking 6,000+ people turned out to watch the annual Oldham Christmas parade, over 8,000 came to see the town's Christmas lights switch-on and several thousand...
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Corrie tours this year
You might be interested in the following:Wed 14 March - I'll be looking after a tour by Elite Coaches of Sale, Manchester, which will be visiting several Corrie locations. If you want to join us - you...
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New Studios
The view from the BBC copyright Mark LlewellinThe builders are now hard at work on the new ITV studios, which will include a brand new Corrie studio compex. This (left) is the view from the bridge...
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Daisy Nook
If you've been wondering why there've been no posts for a while it's because I've bought a share of a local business which has been taking up quite a bit of my time.Daisy Nook Garden Centre is the...
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New Corrie Studios going up!
The new Corrie studio block. Picture copyright: M LlewellinYes, work continues apace at the site of the new Corrie studios. This morning I got the chance to take a closer look as the steelwork for...
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Time to say goodbye
Manchester - well worth a visit! Picture: ShutterstockToday I conducted my last walking tour. I've offered them for the past couple of years and have had the great pleasure of showing hundreds of...
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A Magical Day
I got to visit the new Warner Brothers' attraction at Watford on Thursday. It's all centred on Harry Potter and includes the chance to visit many of the sets used in the films. It's very well done...
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Weatherfield for Rent
Plans for the Granada Studios site have now been unveiled - they'll become a mix of apartments, shops and restaurants. We've all been wondering what would happen to Coronation Street itself - and now...
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Locations Tours
I'm acting as guide on two upcoming locations tours for Elite Coaches (http://www.elitecoachessalemoor.co.uk/):23 May: Visiting Portland Basin, Saddleworth, Marsden and Holmfirth - including locations...
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Fiz gets some gardening know-how
As Weatherfield goes all green with the Weatherfield in Bloom competition - I'm thrilled to have the chance to show Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) around the lovely Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Failsworth,...
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Tis the season to be Corrie
Just one of the locations we'll get to see. Picture: ITVIt's about now that I begin checking out coach parking and roadworks in preparation for my tour guiding duties for visiting Corrie fans. It...
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Angie Freeman's back
Actress/writer Debbie McAndrew, who used to play Curly's fashionista girlfriend Angie Freeman, has written 'Losing The Plot', a comedy play with music which is set on a allotment. I'm pleased to say...
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The Kemptville Travel Corrie holiday - Day One
Sunday 29 JulyRob and I went to meet our guests at Manchester Airport – a couple have made their own way to Manchester as they’ve already started their holiday in Britain. We’ve been having some warm...
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World of Coronation St Tour - Day 2
Monday 30 JulyAnd of we go. When working out the itinerary I try and avoid starts which are too early – I mean, people are on holiday! This was a 10am one and this morning is a chance to learn a little...
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World of coronation St Tour - Day 3
Tuesday 31 JulyCorrie’s creator Tony Warren was from Salford and when the show began the designer took to the streets of Manchester’s neighbouring city for inspiration. This morning we crossed into...
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World of Coronation Street Tour - Day 4
Wednesday 1 AugustIt was a 9.30am start following a hearty breakfast then we set off for Merseyside. En route we learnt lots of intriguing facts and figures about Corrie before arriving at Port...
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World of Corrie - Day 5
Thursday 2 AugustWe had a wonderful surprise guest at breakfast this morning when actress Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) called in to sign photos and answer questions. At 10am we set off to Prestwich and a...
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