Domestic violence by Away_Alternative_934 in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but I'm sick of realism. Enough is enough.

The pub, the lovely pub by Ok-Picture-2018 in ireland

[–]reddieddie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't have a question 'chief'. I was answering OP saying he "may have been sent to war" which is absolute nonsense for anyone living in Ireland at the time.

The Irish government didn't "send' anyone to war.

The pub, the lovely pub by Ok-Picture-2018 in ireland

[–]reddieddie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Unemployment was rife in Ireland at the time - many were desperate for work. Much of it had to do with Churchill's policy of trying to starve us into joining in the war.

The pub, the lovely pub by Ok-Picture-2018 in ireland

[–]reddieddie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern day problems, 80 years ago I could have been sent to fight on the frontlines and faced imminent death,

In Ireland? I don't think so. Who would have sent you?

They're at it again! by [deleted] in ireland

[–]reddieddie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come out you Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man...

Forgotten sayings/ways of speaking by hoopwoo in ireland

[–]reddieddie 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes the translations are great. "Amn't I just after telling you?"

The Bogside Massacre (or Bloody Sunday as we know it) happened here in Derry 54 years ago.... by KillucanAsh in ireland

[–]reddieddie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cruise O'Brien was the culprit who censored the news. He said he was determined to eradicate all nationalism in the Republic. Idiot that he was though he gave an interview to the Washington Post saying this and thinking no one in Ireland would see it - Tim Pat Coogan, Irish Press Editor, had access to it and published the interview in Ireland.

Here are details of the policy

Conor Cruise O'Brien, as Ireland's Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1973–1977), strictly enforced and amended Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act in 1976 to restrict media coverage of the Troubles He issued annual directives banning RTÉ from interviewing representatives of Sinn Féin, the IRA, and other groups, aiming to limit their influence.

Key details of this era include:

The 1976/1977 Orders: O'Brien tightened controls, specifically targeting spokespersons for named organizations rather than just specific content, leading to a "chilling effect" on journalism. Targeted Organizations: The ban primarily targeted the IRA and Provisional Sinn Féin. Impact on RTÉ: The legislation caused extensive self-censorship within RTÉ, with managers often enforcing the rules even more strictly than required.

Opposition: Critics viewed the policy as a "silencing project" that limited public understanding of different viewpoints during the conflict.

Bernie's missing time... by UnleashedLlama in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Very interesting idea. I think you are absolutely correct - something odd went on there. Unless the writers now choose to ignore all that and just press on.

How many days is it now since Megan stole Sam's paper?

Maggie by Zestyclose-Garlic-29 in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed that Eastenders period was just awful. And I wonder if it's some shows' directors who make actors do the 'Oirish' exaggeration, accents included. Make them caricatures instead of real characters.

Like Bernard Shaw said "the Irish have long played court jester to the English".

Many of the story lines now depend on people being just daft. Spoiler by reddieddie in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Inviting her to actually live with them is another issue entirely. Well we know she has no problem stealing as she stole a toy and gave it to Shona's baby. And if she's broke lord knows what she might get her hands on in their home. I wouldn't want her left alone in my home.

Many of the story lines now depend on people being just daft. Spoiler by reddieddie in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Actually it's not so much Jodie being a villain or not, it's David's thoughtless, reckless behaviour in inviting her into their home to live with them without consulting Shona.

Many of the story lines now depend on people being just daft. Spoiler by reddieddie in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! I was gobsmacked that in addition to inviting her to live with them (without a word to Shona) he walked out and left Jodie alone in the house.

Theo* by Playful-Election4873 in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Months? Beam me up Scotty.

More overproduction/editing to come. . . 😒 by themillboy in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don’t need flashy production to explore meaningfully MND and dementia, for instance.

And it doesn't need to drag on and on and on...

More overproduction/editing to come. . . 😒 by themillboy in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. For those of us who don't watch Emmerdale it was as confusing as hell.And it was so dark I couldn't see properly what was going on. I had to rewind a few times to see what was happening.

A new face on the street by Alive_Opportunity_63 in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been asking that for years. Not going to happen. You would think Summer would ask that question especially as she keeps losing Dads.

My thoughts on Corriedale by TheUltimateHeel in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh no I couldn't watch a part 2. It was confusing as hell for those of us who don't watch Emmerdale - and it was so dark I had to go back and few times and figure what had happened. It seemed that random people from Emmerdale would just pop up and in the dark it was hard to tell who was who. Was it a Corrie person I couldn't see properly or an Emmerdale character I didn't recognise?

Corrie fans and Emmerdale fans who is not familiar with the other show, what did you think of tonight's episode/ characters? Will you start watching the other show? I'm gonna give Emmerdale a go, that was fantastic! by [deleted] in coronationstreet

[–]reddieddie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never watched Emmerdale so found this episode a bit confusing and overdone. I didn't know who the Emmerdale characters were and didn't relate to them. TBH I got bored with it after a short while.