Controversial Corrie Continues

Coronation Street has been nothing but excellent of late. The drama of mad Maya, Karen’s baby plight, and the Todd/Sarah breakdown, combined with the best comedy on telly, has earned the show a well-deserved South Bank Show nomination, amongst many of the TV awards picked up this year. But the producers seem determined not to rest on their laurels, and if rumours are true, 2005 looks set to see Corrie treading more controversial ground. Jason’s in for a shock when girlfriend Violet announces the reason she’s so reluctant to take him to bed is that she is HIV positive. Imagine how the Rovers’ regulars will react to learning their latest barmaid has such an un-Corrie-like ailment? More alarming is the fate of the Harris family – will Katy really knife her dad to death after an attack on Martin? If anyone needs to go, it’s deadwood Martin, and it’ll be a shame to lose Katy as her mad barnet has kept us amused over the past couple of years… Still, it’s great that Corrie is ready to beat EastEnders lame attempts at a revamp. There really is no need for a Kat/Mo/Alfie love triangle, now, is there?