Coronation Street - March 1993

CORONATION STREET - MARCH 1993
EPISODES 3509 - 3522 (All 14 Episodes)
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[@JaneJJoyce]

Thanks for posting these episodes - they’re a predictable anchor in these unpredictable times.

[@Fletch_18]

Love these old CS ... Thank you for uploading them. Takes me back to happier times!

[@paulclark1531]

I think this is the month I started watching the show up until today. Crazy!

[@lynnem3300]

I never thought I'd say this, but Sally's smarter than everyone. Instead of even tolerating Carmel for a second, they should all have screamed her off the premises and called the police the minute she kept showing up.

[@gilliangrant8764]

That guy Neil gets on my last nerve with how whiny and snivelling he is! What the hell did Angie see in him? Give me Curly any day over him!

[@bsaunders5271]

He's ghastly isn't he. A non entity as characters go.

[@londonlady227]

He's insipid, slumping on the chair, mumbling and brooding.

[@lynnem3300]

Get rid of him AND Angie. There's nothing redeeming about either character and I couldn't care less what happens to them.

[@sheenamcguire123]

Love curly

[@leehambleton9919]

There has been some big iconic women in corrie over the years but for me Bet is queen what was Vicky thinking off trying to pull the wool over Bets eyes can't fool Bet been there seen it done it

[@user-dq6kr2gd1y]

Kevin is always so graceless and chippy with his boss at work ... throwing down his spanner when Mike Baldwin wants something and distracts him; I wouldn't put up with his angry attitude.

[@TheGlassman63]

Just how many more times can Gail moan and groan about how Nicky has not washed himself properly. The poor lad has spent the past 6 years of his life going back and forth up the stairs to the bathroom in the hope of passing Gail's inspection.

[@EveHenleySpread]

32:49 Isn't Bet fabulous!! I just think Julie Goodyear at this stage really elevates the show to another level... it was never the same after she'd gone!

[@carasmith549]

Very true.

[@mariemurray3638]

Bet is one of the greatest television characters ever! Holdsworth is repulsive, and I suspect Ken Morley is just as creepy, going by his appearance on Come Dine With Me.

[@EveHenleySpread]

Not to mention his Big Brother appearance eh?! Less said about that the better. But no I’ll disagree, I thought his character was hilarious at times.. mainly the supermarket scenes I’m referring to, had me in stitches.

[@bsaunders5271]

She's wonderful

[@rickyodriscoll9729]

@@mariemurray3638 So true I agree with you she really stole every scene She was fantastic so real She could make you laugh one min and then cry the next she was the best ❤️

[@joycebursey2183]

Thank you for those episodes I am really enjoying them.

[@EveHenleySpread]

You’re very welcome Joyce! 😉

[@ddrose06]

I wonder why EVERYBODY in the street, doesn't know that NOBODY, in the street, can keep their flaming gobs shut.

[@katy4779]

Loved the Reg / Curly partnership... so funny.

[@kuchikopi4631]

Gail should have picked that broom up and swatted that Irish lass away from the cafe.

[@kimmitasha1812]

Thankyou for sharing.. just love these episodes ❤

[@lynnem3300]

Baffling that Jack and Vera spend what little money they have on beer when they have to borrow money to buy baby food and diapers. It's hard not to despise these two.

[@ddrose06]

Vera won't allow Jack to take a sub, from Don, to get a new pair of specs. She claims it's not dignified. Vera would have to go to dignity school, full time, for 10 solid years, to rise to dignity, of a steaming heap of dog muck.

[@lynnem3300]

She's a toxic blend of hateful, ignorant and stupid.

[@shaneclarke1514]

Ridiculous story. They all knew Carmel was a wrong 'un but no one stopped for one minute to question her being pregnant.

[@jstewart3517]

Do gooder nosey Ivy at it again, im amazed Ivy hasnt got smacked in the gob ( missed opportunity)

[@ddrose06]

In 1993, Sean Wilson was 28. Helen Worth was 42, and Sue Nicholls was 50.

[@ddrose06]

Gail: "I trusted you Martin!" Brian trusted Gail. Look where that got him. And look at the performance she's putting on now. Pity Martin didn't know about the skeletons in Gail's cupboard.

[@spartybrearly7221]

Gail should have finished Carmel off with a flying elbow-drop from the top of the stairs.

[@wendy-kt3lc]

🤣

[@lynnem3300]

It was so bloody predictable.

[@multimill]

It was predictable but no less satisfying to see old potato face go downstairs the quick way 😂

[@morrieholmes6384]

Thanks Eve. Yet again. Another great episode. The Carmel drama sorted. Felt for bout Martin and Gail. Grandad was spot on I remembered that someone came to fetch her. Vera has gone on a bit and repeated herself to a number of ppl. On the breadline is pretty bad and am pathetic to that. Poor Des, hounded by Jack and vera at times he feels guilty. Not his fault. And the final well that mad it harder for Des. Don't remember too much more. But looking forward to April 93. Thanks again Eve.

[@normasouthwood3182]

Why does every discussion on Corrie end up in a shouting match? I'm constantly turning the volume down.

[@barbaracockerill6367]

Gail complaining about bills but they are never out of the rovers

[@madwatermelon1316]

Jack & Vera were always my two favourite characters on coronation street but I despise Vera at the moment. Son or no son, is she really that blind to see that he is the real villain in all of this?

[@ginagina9720]

Gosh that reg cracks me up! He makes me laugh

[@bsaunders5271]

Same here.

[@paullynton-green6570]

absolutey brilliant.

[@bibakroll8999]

Ugh!

[@perniesweemmer51]

I agree 😅...his facial expressions and head movements are just hilarious!

[@estoforte388]

Loved that impression of Jim

[@christinefougere]

Why aren't they asking that cow to prove she's pregnant, Why are they just taking her word for it when they know she lies about everything? I really like Raquel's and Gail's hair

[@AriAdu]

The way Gail and Martin speak to Nicky isn't healthy. Always barking at him.

[@itallia666]

Reggie Holdsworth just slays me & cracks me up everytime hes on screen When Ivy tells him & Curly that Jim MacDonald is on detail as the security guard for the shop takings, he gets frustrated by her keep interrupting his conversation, so turns on her saying " Go and sort out Jim MacDonald before he starts frightening the C-hustomers " Oh Reggie you are so funny! Cheers 🇬🇧👧

[@christinefougere]

UGH, I can't stand him, he's the worst character and not a bit funny. he's a dirty old perv.

[@angelavandenberg5713]

Maggie looks like a demented wasp while yelling at Mike 😂

[@bongfonder]

😂

[@ryanwilliams1800]

Maggie and Ken go way over the top in their hatred of Mike.

[@kittyward1797]

😂

[@whatonearth9809]

Bloody hell Vera is a right pain here!

[@ryanwilliams1800]

I mute whenever she appears and unmute when she disappears

[@HelloImNik]

@@ryanwilliams1800 😂 I might start this, she's so annoying

[@adamrj7286]

i wish someone would do this with brookside - put all the episodes up like this..... but if they do start with 1990-1999 first hahaha

[@briangatt2956]

Brookside was pretty good

[@EveHenleySpread]

Would Channel 4 allow it though? ITV have been very kind to allow us to do this so far (touch wood!)… however the BBC weren’t as nice when I tried doing it with Eastenders, it was instantly blocked!

[@adrianmole7431]

Brookie is on the STV player.

[@bsaunders5271]

Audrey's accent drives me nuts "Em-luh"

[@EveHenleySpread]

It's a strange one as her real accent is incredibly posh sounding - her father was Baron Harmar-Nicholls, a member of the House Of Lords!

[@bsaunders5271]

@@EveHenleySpread I know she puts it on for the show, just drives me mental.

[@perniesweemmer51]

Dez Baaans...compinsaaaaaation!!!

[@adrianmole7431]

Think she picked the accent up at The Crossroads Motel.

[@shylinh5939]

@@bsaunders5271 Sounds like she's gerring on people's nerves. Dreadful character.

[@sheenamcguire123]

Love reg laugh the minute he speaks brilliant character

[@williamjhughes9460]

Vera is her own worse enemy. She gives up her job. Which leaves her depending on Jack's wages at the pub. Struggling to bring up Baby Tom on what they do have. Then she has the cheek to complain to Jack about the red letters she has and bills to pay. Again I ask you, why does Jack put up with her. She never listens, it's always her way or no way. Call That A Marriage. That's not my idea of one ☹️

[@williamjhughes9460]

One rule for one and one for another. Vera has a go at Jack for buy some Cans of Beer as we don't have the money to waste on things like that. Yet when she goes to Bingo with Ivy and wins £10. What's the first thing she does, buys drinks for her and Ivy. Like I said one rule for one and one for another ☹️

[@bsaunders5271]

Jack is no angel either though

[@bibakroll8999]

@@bsaunders5271 No he's not but I believe he's decent at heart. Unlike Vera.

[@londonlady227]

And selling the car, you need a car with kids, it does make life so much easier

[@lorikadas3719]

Yeah, but in the end...they did love each other til the end

[@spartybrearly7221]

Why’s Gail making a fuss. Mike only offered to treat Nicky to a movie.

[@lynnem3300]

She's suddenly got principles. 🤣

[@cherylreznor181]

As she said to audrey she was left with a packet of crisps on her own all night alone ans her childhood was shit, so therefor in her daft head her son can't have a good one cus she never..

[@cherylreznor181]

Stubbornness as well. Poor nick

[@morrieholmes6384]

As I get older and a little wiser I cannot stand the rubbish that comes out of Vera's mouth. Pride she may call it. I call it plain selfishness and stupidity.

[@soniaclarkstewart]

She was constantly putting her foot in her mouth, the old bag.

[@eivissalyn655]

The way she shouts in that babys ear

[@eivissalyn655]

She used to be fun and a laugh now she's a loud mouthed harriden!

[@lynnem3300]

​@@eivissalyn655I honestly think that's child abuse. What kind of parents would let their baby be in those scenes with Vera just for the sake of a paid acting gig?

[@huiawalker203]

Wanna wet myself laughing everytime there is a scene with Reg

[@carasmith549]

First half of March - the Carmel crisis reaches a head, and the latter half of the month, two new supermarket romances: Reg and Maureen (amusing) and Andy MacDonald and Amy Nelson (tedious - but at least not as irritating as Curly and Kimberley).

[@bsaunders5271]

They're completely out of order thinking of changing their statements to pretend the driver who killed Lisa was at fault. He has his own family and after all, it WAS an accident. Outrageous.

[@user-dq6kr2gd1y]

The driver's insurance would pay any liability compensation ... of course, the Duckworths' claimants' mentality would come into play.

[@blinddog1212]

38:27 A nice moment between Alf and Audrey, with them laughing together, if at someone else.

[@lynnem3300]

They all keep saying what a liar Carmel is. So why do they even believe she's pregnant? I'm getting sick of such widespread stupidity and naivety.... getting close to calling this quits

[@MissMarie1377]

The way Gail and Martin are handling this(especially Gail, she has some nerve after using Carmel dragging her into the house and especially after what she did to Brian with his COUSIN Ian) is absolutely insane. Naive, childish, silly and stupid. As always. It’s really getting old. I’m longing for the episodes from the 70’s where the characters were ….well…….better

[@lynnem3300]

Gail never makes a decision with which I agree.

[@02bher1]

Is it just me or does Gail shoot first and ask questions after? Good thing she doesn't own a gun!

[@briangatt2956]

Pretty sure the police would've worked out how fast the car was going that killed Lisa simply by measuring the braking distance of the skid marks on the road. Probably The first thing they would've done after clearing the scene.

[@jackfoster501]

I'm not gossiping says Ivy. It sould be called Gossip street 😂

[@spartybrearly7221]

John Hargreaves: “..I’m the driver of the car that killed your girlfriend” Des: “Wait a minute...have you considered becoming a priest and moving to the Yorkshire Dales?”

[@ginagina9720]

What a liar Carmel is! The truth always comes out in the end but why is Carmel trying to destroy a family?

[@rickyodriscoll9729]

Could never stand Gail still can’t to this day. !

[@danaciszewski7536]

At first I was annoyed with Reg's manurisms, but you got to give the actor a ribbon for consistency.

[@carasmith549]

I can appreciate that Percy's hostility towards Phyllis Pearce was meant to be amusing, at first. But by this stage it really is just horrible to watch. He is so obnoxious towards that poor woman, and considering he thinks himself so proper and gentlemanly, why couldn't he make the smallest effort to be pleasant and kindly towards her on her special day? He made it plain he was only accompanying her because to not do so would "disappoint" his ideal woman, Emily Bishop. Phyllis deserved so much better than his nonstop insults and rancour.

[@lynnem3300]

They're a ridiculous and boring cartoon at this point - and both are to blame. There's Percy with his hostility and ill humor, and Phyllis with her endless sexual harassment. Getting old seems to have come without dignity.

[@DementedNun121]

Remember the golden girls was still on the air at the same time for another few years getting old and being raunchy was the norm, Phyllis was clearly based on sophia from the golden girls ​@lynnem3300

[@EveHenleySpread]

@DementedNun121 Phyllis first appeared on the cobbles of Coronation St in 1982, the Golden Girls started in 1985.. so I think not! 😉

[@theresapierce3934]

Isn't that the future Vicar from Emmerdale at 5.22, apologising to Des.

[@vernicemccall2858]

Yes, Vicar Ashley.

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

You'd think his acting ability may have improved a few years later but he's as much a lump of wood here as he was in Emmerdale.

[@journeybymoonlight3216]

Bet's hair looks better with this wig.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Ivy, works at Better Buys yet still buys tea and sugar from Alf. Probably more expensive too.

[@lynnem3300]

When will people learn that you can't reason with a sociopath? And yet Gail keeps speaking with Carmel. All these absurd conversations are stupid, irritating and only give her oxygen because she gets off on it.

[@R31922]

The Platt household....what a nightmare.

[@estoforte388]

I think Reg is modelled on Leornard's Rossiter's Rigsby from Rising Damp.

[@lucyjane103]

The fake kissing noises on these last few tapes are getting annoying !

[@R31922]

Bet is brilliant ❤

[@williamjhughes9460]

So another month begins. Which means Aurdey Trying to bleed Alf Dry of his money again. Why does he put up with her, I just don't get it. Not my idea of a Relationship 😳

[@bsaunders5271]

When he ate that Christmas pudding and had a funny turn, Audrey expressed great regret at how she treated him, she showed actual self awareness. But since then she has been just as bad

[@paullynton-green6570]

horrible women.

[@spartybrearly7221]

The McDonald family should all do one, starting with that goggle-eyed plain housewife Liz.

[@cherylreznor181]

Ouch!!

[@BCJ1985]

Vera totally loses the plot at this point. Refuses benefits she's entitled to, yet then starts shoplifting.

[@chrissywales6575]

I have no sympathy for the very reason that she refused the financial help that she was entitled to. Then has the nerve to ask Des to lie about the accident whilst treating him like shit.

[@londonlady227]

Sally should never have let Carmel in.

[@neighbourhoodwitch18]

03:45:23 - unfortunate product placement behind Amy’s right (as we’re viewing it) shoulder…not sure what the full product name is but the 4 letters I can see have made me laugh 🤣 Oh what a cretin. Just realised it’s ‘Signal’, the toothpaste 🦷 however, the 4 letters _still_ look funny (I’m immature 🥴) 🤣🤣🤣

[@cicerodiello1]

So much criticism of Vera. She and Jack are the reason I keep watching. Bet’s great but doesn’t have enough scenes. People fail to comprehend that Vera craved a family unit. She donated a kidney to her eldest grandchild, Paul. Sure, she was a rough diamond but I can see genuine love from grandmother and grandfather. Regarding Terry? Only a Mother could love him.

[@ryanwilliams1800]

Every scene she is on she is shouting her lungs out and bullying people. I can't stand her and now i just mute her scenes as my ears have had enough of her.

[@forrestcollective9184]

Doesn't mean she needs to treat everyone else like crap, and act vile most of the time. She would rather struggle with Tommy, then put him first and let Lisa's family care for him as they have the means to do so.

[@ryanwilliams1800]

i think this nanny from hell storyline was pretty creepy and could have gone on a bit longer with Carmel getting even more unhinged

[@christinefougere]

Angie no! Don't ever be second best.

[@Deborah4Antiques]

Reg is priceless.

[@londonlady227]

Don came back on the promise that Ivy stopped being nasty, I don't know why he gave up his own place for that. She'll never change.

[@lynnem3300]

Yes he should have kept his place and stayed away from Ivy. For some strange reason he suddenly found empathy for Ivy, having had none for ages and been over the top cruel to her. Even accounting for the loss of his foot (which he also blamed on her,) it's not a logical progression for that character.

[@MissMarie1377]

What happened to Kevin being Mr. I have to be honest no matter what, to the detriment of my family, even if nobody asked me? All of a sudden he witnesses assault and he lies and refuses to tell the truth on behalf of the victim? Pick a lane little boy

[@paulinecorreia5538]

Bev, should pour the beer 🍻 over Ivy’s head.

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

Lynn Perrie would still manage to get it down her gullet

[@williamjhughes9460]

Angela Griffin as Fiona turns up again in The Salon. When does she start going out with Steve and The Love Triangle with Vicky begin ?

[@spartybrearly7221]

For someone who purports to be a committed Christian, Ivy is judgemental and spiteful when she wants to be.

[@ryanwilliams1800]

Its a realistic depiction of the true nature of christians in my experience

[@lynnem3300]

Why is it that, when two people start dating, they have to see each other every night? I never did that when I was single. But in CS it's as if they suddenly stop being separate individuals and surrender all their free time to the new interest. Maybe, if they didn't immediately fast track relationships, they wouldn't make so many mistakes (thinking of Dreary in particular).

[@craiggilchrist4223]

When your in love thats how it is. Its exciting and new.

[@MissMarie1377]

It’s not an accident when you purposely throw a punch. Hard luck it hit the wrong target but try telling the police that silly excuse. It won’t fly. You threw the punch it landed……now you are in trouble

[@cjames8457]

Vera sure didn't mourn for Lisa long!

[@MissMarie1377]

Wait wait wait, Vera….Jack goes out to work to pay the bills to make sure you can do the job of mothering lil tommy. He can’t split things 50/50 . You care for the baby, you are blessed with that lovely job…..so YOU get up with him at night. You nap when he naps during the day. Your job is flexible yet a 24 hour a day job. If you want to go out to work and pawn tommy off on a stranger all day..have at this fair is fair 50/50 keeping score type relationship but until then…..Jack sleeps at night so he can make money during the day to pay for everything you three will need

[@briangatt2956]

i did some Judo and Kick boxing when i was younger that O Soto Gari throw was way too powerful for Gail. Good stunt though.

[@itallia666]

Why is it that every new youngish female actress that comes into Corrie, has me thinking ive seen her in the tv series called Angels about Nursing students? The puzzling thing is, is that i wasnt a regular viewer of Angels Now im thinking, in fact im positive that the Black actress called Fiona who works in Denises hair salon, was in Angels I thought Carmel was also in Angels too but on reflection i think she may have been in a tv series called The Catholic Girls or something, about girls in a 1950s convent school. I seem to have the Nurse series Angels on the brain, yet i only watched it 3 or 4 times ...! Anyway, if anyone knows about the actress's who play Carmel & Fiona id be grateful! Thank you! 🇬🇧👧

[@ladybird2222]

Night night 🎉🎉🎉

[@lynnem3300]

I think Curly has overstayed his welcome by about 2 years. But is anyone else bored to death by the Angie/Neil drama? 🥱 WHEN will we be rid of them.

[@ROBDV-7-9-6-5]

Yes I cannot stand Angie/Neil. .. He leaves May 31st 1993,and she leaves Sept 3rd 1993,.. although unfortunately she returns Dec 1st 1996 to April 1998. ..(I've just found this out on Coronation Street Fandom)

[@lisameakin1]

Wow Emily was a bit tight with that sugar for Phylis’ tea.

[@user-dq6kr2gd1y]

Kevin has no business giving his yobbish opinions on his customers' travel choices ...

[@itallia666]

Hmm 😩, im already getting abit tired of watching these Corries now, Theres too much shouting & fighting, lies & malicious gossip Scheming & plots Its becoming unpleasant to watch & instead of splitting gut laughing, i hear myself sighing & feel depressed after watching! The horrible spoiled & obnoxious Victoria who buys friends by throwing money around is nauseating Tracy is becoming an evil toad Theres not one redeeming quality about her She & Vicky should team up & become the evil twins, set on bringing anyone decent, down. Sowing seeds of discontent & splitting up families & relationships I can take one bad egg in the street but two? No way, not of the vile characteristics of TracieLove & VicSnootyToria The moment Alec left was like pulling one of the sound, foundation blocks out of Corrie. The best of Corrie was with Elsie Hilda, Stan & Eddie Bett in the Rovers even before Alec, Len Fairclough was a huge loss His tempestuous affairs & esp with Rita were legendary ( the Alan Bradley carry on was one of the big faults on Corries writing team, it was appalling & tasteless) I love Reggie & Curley, at least you can laugh Thank God Kimber-leh has gone for good i hope. Don & Ivy were no starters Audrey & Alfeh are all wrong Kev is becoming a squeaky clean Mr goody two shoes & irate 24/7 Im coming to think Mave the Rave & Dozy Dekka are the only highlights & thats saying something! Even Mike has had more than enough egg on his face to make An omelette the size of China Hes becoming boring in fact The rest? Well theres only our Wonderful Bett, then Reet, Jack & Vee, Reg & Curly, & Raquel with her faux twee-ness & brill one liners Alma is ok, but ive always admired Amanda Barrie as an actor. Ken is an evil automaton Ahhh what a shame, the best of Corrie, for me, is 6ft under. They did have some good characters & good actors over the years but never developed them, they were flying high & thought they'd be always top dog in the tv soaps. They became too big for their boots & dropped some cracking Characters that could have carried the show much further Instead of pushing in riff raff families & persons Becoming " Woke" to ludicrous concepts, trends & political crap Its NOT entertaing nor instructional. Im thinking of pushing ahead 3 or 5 yrs to see what Tommy Rot is being shown Im probably going to be sadly disappointed if i do but don't want to continue with 1993 so may just watch a couple of months in 94, 95, etc up to 2000 Then END it there. I want to leave my best ever once favourite soap show, happy & nostalgic. Whatever, thank you to this channel for delivering the goods Your appreciated by many 🇬🇧👧

[@lynnem3300]

🎯

[@R31922]

Agree.

[@yvetterock2728]

Awful Angie.. runs her mouth and has a waspish nature. Glad character didn’t last long.

[@emily0xx]

Uhhh Gail should of got rid of Carmel a long time ago

[@olgagarcia5710]

Go to work Vera.

[@elleeme9451]

Could you possibly make a playlist for each year? Just a request.

[@EveHenleySpread]

I think I've done it! ;-)

[@user-ns4wt9zf6x]

She is horrible Carmel trying to destroy Gail and martins marriage,They both trusted her to look after their children, and this is how Carmel repays them with all her lies,I really do hope Gail and Martin can move on from this.

[@spartybrearly7221]

Mike really is no fool. Steve thinks he’s smarter.

[@notonyournelly5475]

as weird as Gail looks, she still managed to look weirder in the 1970s.

[@bsaunders5271]

...but younger

[@leehambleton9919]

Good god Gail imagine been one of her 6 husbands and the script says kiss Gail oh my giddy aunt I couldn't fancy her with pickles

[@leehambleton9919]

Jack talked sense his gobby wife never listened her way or no way and nasty with it

[@lynnem3300]

Which makes it even more ridiculous that she had so many husbands.

[@Stephen_Reid]

43:05 technically he wasn't and only child as he would find out years later he had 2 half brothers

[@spartybrearly7221]

Who gave Bet permission to smoke in the Headteacher’s office?

[@EveHenleySpread]

I don't think you needed it in those days dear..

[@flumpaustin1994]

Probably the headteacher gave permission.

[@boogerf3679]

Did Vera suffer a brain injury ?

[@lynnem3300]

That would certainly explain a lot.

[@ryanwilliams1800]

Vera never had a brain

[@yvetterock2728]

Ken/Mike need to grow up!! All kids involved should boycott the pair of them! Gail is the spit of Jerry!!😂😂😂😂

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

Eurodisney!? He's got to be at least 13 years old! I was 11 in march 93 and prancing around with Mickey Mouse would be the last thing I'd want to be caught dead doing.

[@bongfonder]

😂

[@emmaclarke2885]

*THE FOLLOWING COMMENT CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CORRIE 1992 - 1995* So, let me get this right. In 1992, Don tried to reconnect with his ex mistress Julie Dyehurst (can't spell it). She knocked him back, he attempted to kill himself in a car crash, survived but lost one of his legs. Julie visited him at the hospital, Ivy walked in and found out Don wanted to leave her. She confronted him, he then did leave her and moved out. So Ivy has a breakdown and becomes an alcoholic. Vera persuades Don to return to Ivy in October 1992 to stop her drinking herself to death. He does, but on the understanding that he'll sleep in the spare room and only be her lodger. Ivy, thinking he'll eventually love her again, is delighted (and in denial) So, this continues for most of 1993. In December 1993, Don has a one night stand with Bet and it turns out he was the one phone stalking Denise Osbourne, because she turned him down. Ivy is devastated to find out about Don stalking Denise and tells him that she's still his wife. Don leaves again and goes to his daughters house. Only his daughter says he isn't there, and Ivy, worried he'll attempt suicide again, phones the police. But in January 1994, Don turns up and says he wants them to be husband and wife again. Ivy, for some reason, agrees. Then, a few months later, Ivy leaves and stays in a religious retreat. She indicates to Gail that she intends to stay there for good. Don, meanwhile, moves in another girlfriend, Josie Clarke and eventually, in 1995, asks Ivy for a divorce. Ivy gets his letter at the retreat, is devastated and dies of a stroke a few days later. Right so, my questions are as follows. Why did Ivy put up with all this? I know she was against divorce but come on! He treated her terribly! My next question : Did Ivy ever find out about Bet? My final question : Apart from Julie, Bet, Denise and Josie, did Don sleep with (or attempt to sleep with) any other women during his marriage to Ivy?

[@carasmith549]

Very good questions. I think where Ivy was concerned religious fanaticism has a lot to do with it. She was eaten up with religion, and I have the feeling she would have tolerated practically anything to keep her marriage from totally failing - it was failed anyway, but if she could keep Don under her roof that was sufficient for her, in terms of keeping her vows, and keeping up appearances. I think Ivy and Don treated each other terribly, in equal share. Her obsession with the Tilsley name, as well as her unbending religious view point, was what sent him over the edge - to into adultery - the begin with. I doubt Ivy ever knew about Don's brief fling with Bet and I don't think there were any other women apart from the ones you've already listed. The Brennan marriage was almost doomed from the start. Ivy couldn't let go of the Tilsley obsession and Don had no patience for her behaviour and rigid views. That's how I see it.

[@emmaclarke2885]

@@carasmith549 Oh I don't think Ivy is a good person at all - but that doesn't give Don the right to cheat on her and keep coming back to her when he doesn't love her. Just leave man! He didn't come back to her because he cared that she was drinking too much - He came back because Vera pressured him and he was a coward. So Ivy never knew about Bet? Imagine how she would have reacted!

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Ivy believed strongly in holy matrimony no matter what

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Reg has an unexplained fat lip

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Neil punched him at Angie's flat warming party.

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Martin Platt is vile.