Coronation Street faves on final Paul O'Grady show

William Roache (Ken Barlow) and Bev Callard (Liz McDonald) will be putting in an appearance on the final Paul O'Grady show on Friday December 18th. Paul's final show will be shown at 5pm on Channel 4. He'll be much missed.

Paul's pictured here with Sir Ian McKellen, who played Coronation Street con-man Mel Hutchwright.

 

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This is supposed to be the last CBB, unless another Channel buys it.

Yes, Emptybox, the eye isn't the same when it's a static Pic as you say, you have to use your imagination I suppose.

 

Just -3C outside, could be worse I suppose.

 

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Corrie star Michelle Keegan has revealed that she found it "strange" to be kissing new co-star Ben Price on his first day of filming. Price joined the Weatherfield cast as Nick Tilsley.

Michelle, who plays Tina McIntyre, will be seen kissing Tilsley on the soap next week.

The 22-year-old actress told The Daily Mirror: "I had to do those scenes with Ben on his very first day - I'd never even met him before.

"He's really nice but to be honest it did feel strange kissing a stranger."

She added: "It's a weird job. I go into work, meet new people and have to snog them - and get paid for it!

"You do get used to kissing someone but when it's someone new it feels a little bit awkward at first. And Tina's going round the Street at a rate right now!"

Discussing how her family might react when they watch the episode, she said: "I'm all right watching kissing scenes with my mum, but it's awful when my dad's there, I just cringe.

"My toes curl - it's horrible and he sits there in silence. He just won't speak about it!"

Tina is unaware that Nick is Gail Platt's (Helen Worth) son as she kisses him after they meet at a bar in the city centre.

The pair later come face-to-face again at the Platts' home on Christmas Day.

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Just had a lovely few Choccies, my O/H was give a big box from the Head Mistress for Chrimbo.
Se only likes Nut and Toffee ones so she said she would give me the soft centres, well I was in stitches when she had sorted them out and given me the ones she didn't want there was about 8 left, I couldn't stop laughing, I'll have to take her my tins and let her take what she wants.

Got my car back, new pump fitted, very difficult job, just the position it's in, because in the factory it is fitted before the engine is put in.

Just had Tomato soup and made some chips, O/H likes my home made chips, mind you they are nice, had some big battered prawns that I did in the oven.

It's -7C outside on my car roof.

Hi Hicky.
That's really cold on the car roof. Especially as it's obviously had a run today.

It's not quite as cold as that up here, I don't think.

We had some more snow last night, so I woke up to a light dusting over everything. Nothing much really. Also it wasn't as frosty as expected here, although still below zero.
We had more light snow showers all day, with a wee bit sunshine in between.

Glad you got your pump fixed, anyway.

Good evening all
Advent day 18, so one week to go...


Hicky...Glad you got your car back all fixed.
at you and your OH's choccies. Well if she doesn't like them, it would be a shame to waste them, wouldnt it?
Your tomato soup and chips sounds yummy.
  -7, that is cold....could be another sign of that global warming that the governments say we are all causing?
I ordered my OH one of those thermometers for Christmas. Thanks for the idea Hicky, I am sure he will love it. Will still get it before Christmas with the free postage too.

Emptybox...
I bet it looks so pretty with the snow up there.   No snow here, but can't complain, it was a lovely sunny chilly winters day here today.

Double Corrie tonight.
Thanks for the Corrie article Hicky.

Hi Emptybox and Mollie.

When I aim at the ground it's -5C but on the car roof it's now -8C, may be with it being metal.


I think he will have some fun with the Thermometer Mollie, don't forget you don't get a battery with it, you need to buy the small 9volt stubby one, it's the pp3.

I even aim it at the glass tube on my little thermometer in the room and it gives me the same reading as it says on the other one.

And aimed at inside my ear it says 90F.
It's good Fun anyway, he's sure to love it.

I even check the temperature of the oil for frying my egg, I like about 1 cm off fairly hot oil to fry my egg and to be able to slosh it over the yoke to cook the top of it, you don't want the fat too hot or it crisps the bottom of the white.
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I don't mind the bottom of my white crispy, Hicky.

The crispy bottom might be ok for you because you haven't got a fussy O/H who likes everything perfect, she doesn't like crispy or jellyfied top above the yoke either.

Hicky..
oh no, didn't realise I'd need to get some techy battery now. Oh heck, where do I get that from? Can you give me a link so i get the right one, dont want him disappointed on Chrsitmas morning if he cant play with his new toy.
Hicky... at your comment about your fussy OH.
I probably am even worse than her though, because I don't eat eggs, unless they are in cakes.  

Emptybox
what have you been up to today?

If you think it is cold here, take a look at this article...

http://network.nationalpost.co...est-december-13.aspx

Some of the comments under the article made me laugh...eg

by cejotas

Hi Mollie.

You can get these batteries anywhere you can get any battery.
B&Q or maybe a garage, not sure about Sainsbury's.
It's the same one that goes in the smoke detectors
The pp3 9volt one with the clips on for the little plastic plug that clips on..

Hicky
thanks for that, that looks like the ones I use for my kitchen scales, so we should have some in the cupboard.

Hi Mollie.

I made another batch of your famous crumble.
Just with apple again. I'll have to try to get some other fruit for another time.
I had it with some ice-cream this time.

Good Afternoon Mollie & Emptybox.

It's just -1C here at the Mo.

Just put my code back in the radio in the car, of course you lose it when you disconnect the battery 'Neg'

Have got the little ones arrived to make biscuits.

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Emptybox
Glad to hear you are still enjoying the crumble.
I made some last night, so have some left for later tonight. I like this crumble recipe because it is so easy to make, and I think the oats in this recipe make it more tasty, and good for you too. I too like it with ice cream.
Was it cold/ and or snowy there today?
It was frosty here first thing this morning.

Hicky...
I bet you have fun with the littlies baking Christmas biccies today.  

         
 

This morning we went to the Imax cinema in Cardiff to see Scrooge in 3D. It was brilliant, the 3D effects were just great. We all enjoyed it.

19th December advent piccy...

Hi Mollie.

A busy afternoon with the little ones and making shortbread biscuits.

Probably should have done it outside but it was too cold.
We made plenty biscuits anyway, we had all the Christmas shape cutters which was fun.
The girls had a great time doing the mixing and making the shapes.

Am looking forward to SCD tonight, not sure who will win when the public are voting.
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Hicky
Hope you enjoy the dancing tonight.
I am looking forward to the Corrie special at 8pm tonight.
Glad to hear you and the kiddies enjoyed the biscuit making today. I bet they loved eating them too.
My biccy piccys look good shrunk and joined up together.

We had fish, chips and mushy peas from Harry Ramsdens today, and eat them outside on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay.  Strangely we were the only ones eating outside today.   No-one else  brave enough to eat outdoors in the cold. But good job my family were well wrapped up, so we didn't notice the cold. It was so cold there, that the fountains had frozen over.

Hi Mollie.

I'm enjoying the Dancing, it's in 2 parts just waiting for part 2 now.

Have just ordered soups and a Steak dinner for us both, I have the Hot & Sour soup, O/H has the Chicken and sweetcorn.
They will be delivering it, save me going out.
Mind you it's only 3degC so it isn't all that cold.

Have put the rest of the Biscuits into an airtight container for the little ones for tomorrow, they ate most of the 1st batch and took some with them as well.
But they will be back tomorrow.

Hicky...
Glad to hear you are enjoying the dancing. 
And hope you enjoy your take away.]

The kiddies obviously enjoyed the biccy making, no wonder they are coming back again tommorrow.

Hi Mollie.

Now th eDancing thread and the IAC thread are closed, I've opened a CBB thread on the BB UK Forum as it start on the 3rd Jan, think it's on for 4 weeks as well.

My takeaway was brill, you get so much, was enough for 2.

Hicky
Glad to hear you have opened a CBB thread, I will definately visit that, because I am looking forward to watching that. 4 weeks?  isn't that longer than usual?

Pleased to hear you enjoyed that takeway.
Daughter put a pizza in the oven tonoght for us to share, so what with that, and the fish and chips today, I think my diet went up the swaney. But I had a headache tonight from not eating all morning, so decided I couldn't stand lack of food anymore. And the headache went. I'll just have to keep the pot belly over christmas now though.   OH says not to worry about the belly, many women my age, who have had 3 babies have them. I think the celeb moms must either starve, or have tummy tucks in that case.

bedtime for me.

goodnight all

Emptybox if you call in later, hope you have had a good day.

Night Mollie.
CBB is usually only for 3 weeks, so it will be nice having extra time.

I'm keeping some of this Hot and Sour soup for tomorrow, there was so much and is was so hot/hot thermal and chilial.

Time for Bo, Bo's now as well.

evening.

Well, we've had quite a lot of snow this afternoon. A blanket of at least 2 inches over everything.
And it's supposed to be a very big freeze tonight, I'm worried that I might not get out to get the papers tomorrow.
It's not crucial I suppose, but I've got some mail to post at the same time.

The snow flakes were huge at one point, and I was going to take a picture of them, but by the time I had found some batteries for my camera the flakes were back to normal sized.

Didn't do much today except hoovering and other housework.I'll have to remember to wrap up the nephews presents soon.


Talking of radio codes reminds me that I've never been able to find the code for the radio in my Father's car. If I need to disconnect the battery for whatever reason, I could have problems.

You do like eating al-fresco Mollie. Even when it's freezing.
Glad your headache went.

Those youngsters seem to go for your shortbread biccies in a big way Hicky.

Good afternoon all
I hope you are having a good Sunday.
Nice sunny day here, so I have got loads of washing out.

Hicky
hope you are enjoy your left over soup today.
And hope you and the kiddies have fun with those biccies today.

Emptybox
Lucky you with that pretty snow, We only had some rain last night. Hope you managed ot get out for your papers and to the post today. What did you get for your nephews this year? I love buying kiddies pressies.
Yes me and OH like to eat out in the great outdoors in winter.    Sometimes I think our kids just humour us.   I am watching National Lampoon christmas right now. It just reminds me so much of my family.

Piccy for 20th December.

Good Afternoon Emptybox and Mollie.

Had quite a lot of hail, not much else though. pretty cool outside as well.
It's going to bee cold all next week by the looks of it.

Emptybox you can get the codes for the radio from the makers if it is the original radio, they keep a copy.
Just see the Jag dealers.

Lovely Apt piccy Mollie.
It's just 3degC outside.
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Cowell treats McElderry to Alpine break

Sunday, December 20 2009, 13:54 GMT

By Sarah Rollo, Entertainment Reporter

Simon Cowell has reportedly gifted a luxury ski holiday to Joe McElderry and ten of his relatives.

The X Factor winner will stay in a five-star chalet in the Austrian Alps at a cost to Cowell of £20,000, according to the Sunday Mirror.

McElderry, whose debut single 'The Climb' is in a Christmas chart battle with Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name', said that he was excited to be going on the trip.

"It will be me and my closest family. The last few weeks have just rushed by in a blur, so I just can't wait to put my feet up and really take it all in," he said.

An X Factor source revealed that it will be a new experience for the 18-year-old, adding: "Joe's been skiing before but not like this. This will be the full, lavish, celebrity treatment in mega-luxury. When Simon treats someone, he really treats them."

McElderry and his family are due to fly to the Alps just after Christmas.

Hey everyone.


Nearly time for Christmas then,I much prefer New Year's. This year has gone so quick. Wish you all a Merry Christmas for when it is time.


I love cookies and dipping them in hot chocolate.



Hicky look at this article: arlene phillips: dixons no cheryl cole



I'm glad Alesha is nothing like Cheryl at all because she is simply more talented and much more prettier. Arlene is so bitter, glad she is not coming back and i've enjoyed the show much more without her.

Hi darlo.
Cheryl's got the face, but Alesha has got the legs.
Merry Christmas to you too.

I did manage to get the papers, but only after brushing and scraping a lot of snow and ice off my van (thought it would be safer than the Jag), and I had to go very slowly on the road to the village, because it hadn't been gritted apart from a thin strip in the centre of the road.

It was lovely and sunny here today though, so a little of the snow melted, but we've still got a covering over everything, and there's still snow on the hedgetops and the tops of bushes.

I may have to send away for the code then Hicky, but I'm sure my Dad must have written it somewhere, although he bought the car second hand, so he may never have had it?

I bought CDs for the kids this year Mollie.
I just get what I'm told to really.

When the kids were young I had visions of being the Uncle who bought them all the 'real' toys; wooden boats etc; but reality hasn't turned out quite like that.

They have so much already, that the chances are, if I bought them something on my own initiative, then they would already have it.

Also presents have to be approved by the parents.
A few years ago I bought what I thought would be a great educational toy for my nephew. It was a kit to culture and grow a type of shrimp.
You built an enclosure, and seeded it with eggs, and observed the shrimp like creatures go through various stages of development.
However it didn't meet with parental approval at all.
Seemingly it would be too messy and require constant parental supervision?
On Christmas Day they allowed him to build and decorate the enclosure, but then it was put away till the Spring cos the instructions said that was the best time (although you could actually do it at any time)
I was actually told never to mention it to him because they were hoping he would just forget about it (and he did).

Still rankles to this day. Don't know if you could tell?
Now I just get what I'm told to.
It'll soon be the time where they just want money anyway.

Alesha is better in every single way she's hot, I can't stand Cheryl.



Not snowing here today lol.

Good evening all

Hicky... sounds like a nice treat there for Joe and family. I shoud think so too, with all the dosh that Joe will have bought in for Simon Cowell.

Emptybox
Awww what a shame your kit did not get used properly. I think your kit sounded like a great thoughtful pressie,
Hope you get your car code sorted out ok.
Sounds like you were lucky to make it out to get your papers today.Wonder if you wil have more snow? I see that the states have had the worst snow storms in 10 years.


Darloboy
I hope you have a lovely Christmas, and a nice break from college, and hope you have a fun New year too.  Do you go out clubbing for New Year?

Hicky
we have just had a hail shower too, and it has made the ground look white, but no snow here at all.
Hope you have had a good day.

Me and the family are going to watch that drama now on itv
"The Fattest Man in Britain", it looks like it might be humourous, hope so.

When we took the dog a walk today, all the puddles were iced up. Very unusual for here.

Thanks Mollie, same to you. We go and see family New Years and party. Clubbing is fun depends if mates etc are up for it.

Whatever Arlene says that's just her opinion, and unless it was asked for she really should keep quiet.
It just makes her look stupid and sad.

Darloboy
I am sure you will have fun on New Year whatever you decide to do. 

We usually go to the free family firework display at Cardiff castle. It is usually very good, so I just hope for a nice dry night.

Well it's only -1degC here at the Mo, so it's going to be pretty slippy in the morning, watch for black ice.

Did a nice Lamb roast for Tea, cooked the Lamb's Leg from Frozen to try it.
I left it for an hour at 200C then turned it down to 160C, didn't keep an eye on the time, but put a meat thermometer into the meat to track it's progress.

It was fine anyway, when the inside temp of the meat reaches 170C it's more or less ready, did roasties and veg to go with it.

Expecting some exciting news from Diana Tuesday, she can't say what it is at the Mo.
Exiting eh, well it is for some.

Good Morning from a very chilly Wirral.
Thought the roads were ok were gritted, careful on others.
Car park at work at 6.15 was a sheet of ice, felt the ABS kicking in, when I parked and got out had to hold onto the Landrover as the floor was just a sheet of ice, trying to walk using small steps, didn't want to fall, bad for the health.
Had checked the outside temperature at home and it was -2.4degC so knew I had to be careful on the roads.
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