The Corrie Fan

Corrie Fan Issue #59: The Mystery of Blanche’s Death

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:48 +0000

A Closely Guarded Secret A shroud of mystery surrounds the death, on 2nd December 2009, of one of the greatest characters ever to grace the cobbles. Maggie Jones, the actress who had so skillfully played the part of Blanche Hunt for many years, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, of a mystery illness. None of the press reports provided a cause of death and, even though the cause would have been recorded on her death certificate, details were never made public. So it remains an enduring mystery that may never be solved. Chosen From a Cast of Thousands The character of Blanche Hunt was an icon of the show and was selected, from among the thousands of characters who have appeared over the last 50 years, to be immortalized during the production of the 50th Anniversary souvenirs. “Good Looks Are a Curse” Her acid tongue lashed out at more than a few of the unfortunate residents of the Street. Even her own family were not spared. “Good looks are a curse, Deirdre. You and Kenneth should count yourselves lucky” is one of her cleverest and best remembered utterances. Yes, Blanche was a “battle-axe”, a fire-breathing dragon, a curmudgeon of the highest [...]

Charity Auction of Unique Autographed Corrie Street Sign

Administrator — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:07:46 +0000

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mia Dailey: +44 7806 631160 www.kyranrichmondfundraising.co.uk kyranrichmondfundraising@yahoo.co.uk KYRAN RICHMOND FUNDRAISING Auction of one of a kind Coronation Street autographed street sign A one of a kind Coronation Street sign, signed by the entire cast, is about to be auctioned in aid of a terminally ill North East boy. Kyran Richmond, 8, from Chilton, Co Durham, UK has the very rare condition Juvenile Batten Disease (JBD). He is only the third person in the North East to be diagnosed with the disease that means he’s only expected to live into his late teens. Kyran now has little vision in one eye and this has rapidly decreased in the last year and blindness is inevitable. He is also suffering from night seizures and will develop epilepsy, lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and see, before developing dementia and symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. Only 150 people across the UK have ever been diagnosed with JBD. Almost all of the Coronation Street cast have autographed the replica sign, which will be auctioned on eBay on 10 May 2012. Producers have confirmed this is the first time the cast has made such a gesture and there are no [...]

The Corrie Fan Issue #58: Corrie Stars Shine in Canada

Administrator — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:59:42 +0000

Corrie film set to be closed and sold ... What secrets did William Roache reveal to fans? ... Tales from - Tales From the Street ... Tyrone's lust rebuffed ... Is Schmeichel dead or alive? ... plus prize trivia contest. All in Blighty's Corrie Fan Newsletter #58.