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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 14:56:49 GMT
From yesterday's Mirror:
IAN'S 1YR CORRIE GIG
By Brian Roberts 16/07/2007
CORONATION Street bosses have awarded a rare year-long contract to actor Ian Reddington, who plays ageing drummer and pub handyman Vernon Tomlin.
The reward for Ian, 48, comes as viewers thought Vernon was on the way out.
Chiefs at the ITV1 soap have also given Kate Kelly, who plays troubled Becky Grainger, a 12-month deal.
A Corrie insider said: "Both of them are loved and therefore have been given these significant contracts, rather than short-term ones.
"It demonstrates that the bosses think they work as important integral characters in the show. So it follows there are big plans ahead for the two of them and we believe viewers will love what is in store."
Kate, 27, is set to star in a storyline in which her pal, transsexual Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondalgh) finds out she has a son from a relationship she had when she was a man.
And Vernon will discover his lover Liz McDonald (Bev Callard) has been cheating on him with drayman Derek (David Hounslow).
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Post by Nick on Jul 17, 2007 15:59:40 GMT
I read this too...I must say Becky & Vernon have grown on me
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 17:02:03 GMT
You like Vermin?  I got the impression everyone hated him on here. Patsy |
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Post by Nick on Jul 17, 2007 17:03:49 GMT
He's a slimy,lazy good for nothing..what I mean is the character has grown on me even tho I wouldn't want him as a friend lol
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Post by valda on Jul 17, 2007 17:18:33 GMT
Virmin and Recky (sorry I mean Vernon and Becky ;p lol) has not grown on me I destest both characters and I am disapointed they both got yearly contracts I was hopeing that both of them would leave  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 17:23:01 GMT
LOL Nick! I still think of him as the Chief Clown which shows how sad I am. LOL!
Someone apart from Nick must like Vermin and Becky, Valda.
Patsy
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 17, 2007 17:49:17 GMT
So they are calling her Kate now instead of Katherine! Maybe now the other Kate has left she can revert to the name she prefers? Well I dont mind Becky, she has grown on me and is a good character now. As for Vernon getting a year long contract? Why? |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 18:01:37 GMT
So what's Barbara and Barbara?  Who knows? They must see some sort of possibility or think he's fabulous. Patsy |
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Post by Nick on Jul 17, 2007 18:05:50 GMT
Real life is full of people you like and dislike..Corrie reflects this..not every character can be likeable...it is down to the actor who portrays the character,and I think Ian Reddington portrays Vernon very well.
If the street was full of only characters you like it would be a bit dull
Some characters I like because they are played well and the character is a good,decent person eg :Hayley,Roy,Tyrone,Kevin etc...
Some characters I have disliked (love to hate) but they are played well eg:Alan Bradley,
but some 'good' characters are played badly and some 'bad'characters are played badly eg:Les
I'm not sure where I am going with this..but what i am saying is that with Vernon for example altho he is a lazy,weasel like good for nothing I like him because he is a well played realistic character..unlike Cilla who was bad (good) but has now turned into a pantomime baddy
does anyone understand what i am saying..?..if so can they explain it better than me ??..lol
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 18:16:08 GMT
I have a puddled brain so that makes perfect sense to me. ;D
They always say it's the actor who makes something good or bad. The naffest script can be saved by excellent acting making it tolerable. If the acting is bad so it's not believable and complete pants then it's all rubbish. Ian Reddington is a good actor. Pity there aren't more hired like him rather than because of looks.
Patsy
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 17, 2007 19:08:13 GMT
So what's Barbara and Barbara? Who knows? They must see some sort of possibility or think he's fabulous. Patsy True but sometimes when 2 people have the same name it can lead to confusion. Everyone know who Barbara is - maybe they call her something else on set |
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 17, 2007 19:09:22 GMT
Real life is full of people you like and dislike..Corrie reflects this..not every character can be likeable...it is down to the actor who portrays the character,and I think Ian Reddington portrays Vernon very well. If the street was full of only characters you like it would be a bit dull Some characters I like because they are played well and the character is a good,decent person eg :Hayley,Roy,Tyrone,Kevin etc... Some characters I have disliked (love to hate) but they are played well eg:Alan Bradley, but some 'good' characters are played badly and some 'bad'characters are played badly eg:Les I'm not sure where I am going with this..but what i am saying is that with Vernon for example altho he is a lazy,weasel like good for nothing I like him because he is a well played realistic character..unlike Cilla who was bad (good) but has now turned into a pantomime baddy does anyone understand what i am saying..?..if so can they explain it better than me ??..lol I understand what you mean Nick - although I dont love to hate Vernon, I just find him irritating. |
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Post by Nick on Jul 17, 2007 19:09:57 GMT
Thats life tho isnt it..some people are irritating
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 17, 2007 19:12:16 GMT
But on soaps I dont want to watch irritating people - bad enough having to put up with them in real life lol
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 17, 2007 19:13:18 GMT
LOL Jez! I can think of a few names for one of them. Very true, Nick. I daresay I get on people's nerves at times. LOL! Patsy |
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Post by Nick on Jul 17, 2007 22:01:01 GMT
I see what you mean Jez...
You get on people's nerves Patsy !!!!!!!!!!!!! never in the analls of Jeroboam
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Post by sootycat on Jul 18, 2007 11:38:38 GMT
I have never been that keen on Vernon. Although I don't detest him as much as I did
Becky I disliked intensely at first, but I have to say I like her now.
I like the way she is loyal and sort of protective of Roy and Haley ( in her own funny way ) I also think she has some wicked one-liners.
The writers have done a good job with her.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 18, 2007 13:31:33 GMT
LOL Nick!
Sooty, she was unpleasant when she first came in as Kelly's friend from what I read but Roy and Hayley have become quite fond of her.
Patsy
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Post by pearly queen on Jul 18, 2007 17:03:16 GMT
Becky has improved - she was always the sort of character who was desperate to belong, and being rejected made her nasty and spiteful. Now she is treated wiith respect, she behaves better.
Unlike Vernon - who has always been portrayed as a ponce and a lech, but has suddenly developped finer feelings when his meal ticket oops, I mean fiancee went with another man.
I don't relish seeing Vernon around, but Becky is OK now.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 18, 2007 17:51:44 GMT
LOL! Yeah what man can refuse free booze for life? Vermin would hate to give that up.
Patsy
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 18, 2007 21:07:31 GMT
LOL Jez! I can think of a few names for one of them. Very true, Nick. I daresay I get on people's nerves at times. LOL! Patsy LOL! I bet you can ;D Patsy, I cant imagine you ever getting on anyone's nerves, not ever |
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Post by Deborah on Jul 19, 2007 8:52:24 GMT
I don't mind Vernon either. I think Ian plays the part well and I think he works well with Liz and Steve. As for Becky, I have only seen her when she was unpleasant with Kelly. I'm looking forward to seeing her when she comes back on our screens. With so many cast members leaving, I think it's nice to see some actually staying.  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 19, 2007 11:44:18 GMT
Oh I'm sure there's one person whose nerves I get on, Jezziekins. I don't blame people for leaving at all with them being treated worse than cattle. Patsy |
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Post by Nick on Jul 19, 2007 12:15:34 GMT
A bit better paid than cattle though |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 19, 2007 12:31:56 GMT
Yeah but we could do the job of at least half of them who just turn up, be a glorified extra and take the cash.
Patsy
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I got the impression everyone hated him on here.
