Thursday 21 February 2013

New producer Stuart Blackburn talks Corrie in MEN article

(This post was originally posted by Chewy on the Coronation Street Blog January 2013, reposted to this blog with permission.)

The Manchester Evening News has a great introductionory interview on their website with new Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn.
(WARNING The article itself has no spoilers but at least on one or two days, there were spoiler links after the article on that website)
In the interview Stuart talks about his vision for our favourite show.

"My vision of Corrie is really simple. The first episode wasn’t whimsical, it wasn’t a comedy, it wasn’t a nostalgic love-fest. It was gripping urban drama done on popular television for the very first time." Stuart explains

“It was kind of revolutionary – the lives, loves and aspirations of the working classes. What I want Corrie to do is retain that wit, the warmth and optimism."

He also talks about the rumours of axings, and of the rumors of returning characters such as Toyah and Sarah Louise. Stuart's vision for the show sounds quite interesting, and a little bit different to what Phil Collinson's vision was.

I'm looking forward to seeing what Stuart has in mind for the show.



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