And episodes are made weeks in advance of showing. I believe the official line is that because she was so respected they wanted to do justice to her and and needed time for that so did not rush it through the storyline.
Betty Driver died in October and it is right that the reality for her family and friends is separated from the death of a fictional character she played.
In addition it would have been intolerable for the cast of Coronation Street, many who had known Betty Turpin for years, to act out a bereavement shortly after death.
Thats a bit harsh curly - It must be quite sad for the cast as they are really mourning the actual loss of a friend and colleague, I read a report which said they really struggled with the filming and had to take numerous breaks as they were so upset.
Coronation street seems to be the future place to open restaurants and clubs, the Bistro is always busy for a working class back street community and now they are opening a lap dancing club, as if?
Never mind ironside, he's the double of Bernard Manning. That must be why I HATE him I'm a life long fan and have forgiven them many things, but bringing Terry back may just be the straw that breaks my back.so to speak!