GE
I doubt the microphones can pick up stuff like that, despite what the tabloids may say, the ground isn't that close.
The street as it is is right next to a busy road, yet you never hear any traffic, heavy lorries going past, buses pulling away from the lights etc.
Having walked from Old Trafford (or at least the hotel next to it) to the Corrie studios last weekend, I'm aware of how near the two are!
thegeek
Founding member
It's a bit hard to match up the time on ITV Player with actual running time, but were there any outdoor scenes at around 8.23pm? I'd imagine you'd have been able to hear a bit of crowd noise from Man Utd's goal at Old Trafford if so.
I doubt the microphones can pick up stuff like that, despite what the tabloids may say, the ground isn't that close.
The street as it is is right next to a busy road, yet you never hear any traffic, heavy lorries going past, buses pulling away from the lights etc.
Having walked from Old Trafford (or at least the hotel next to it) to the Corrie studios last weekend, I'm aware of how near the two are!
IT
I didn't realise how close the Street is to Imperial War Museum North. It was very visible on the behind the scenes shots behind Nick's Bistro - replacing Beetham Tower on the old set.
TV
I have uploaded the behind the scenes Corrie Live broadcast which was aired online with Stephen Mulhurn on the night of the live episode:
DJ
Despite efforts to preserve the former Corrie set at the Old Granada Studios, Manchester City Council have now approved plans to demolish the entire site. It's a shame Corrie's old set couldn't be saved, despite it's history, but it was ultimately inevitable.
Mirror Online: Coronation Street set to be DEMOLISHED to make way for plush hotel with rooftop pool
Mirror Online: Coronation Street set to be DEMOLISHED to make way for plush hotel with rooftop pool
LL
I'd rather the studios themselves were saved but it's a shame that none of that historic location will be preserved. I was in Manchester a year or so ago and witnessed what was left, and there really was a bittersweet feeling of finally seeing the studios I'd wanted to see since I was young, but in such an inactive state.
Despite efforts to preserve the former Corrie set at the Old Granada Studios, Manchester City Council have now approved plans to demolish the entire site. It's a shame Corrie's old set couldn't be saved, despite it's history, but it was ultimately inevitable.
Mirror Online: Coronation Street set to be DEMOLISHED to make way for plush hotel with rooftop pool
Mirror Online: Coronation Street set to be DEMOLISHED to make way for plush hotel with rooftop pool
I'd rather the studios themselves were saved but it's a shame that none of that historic location will be preserved. I was in Manchester a year or so ago and witnessed what was left, and there really was a bittersweet feeling of finally seeing the studios I'd wanted to see since I was young, but in such an inactive state.
BR
At the end of the day though it is just a set and would just ultimately fall into a derelict state. If the tours were more viable long term I'm sure they'd be continuing.
While it's a shame the local landmark and last remaining legacy of Granada shaping the TV landscape is going at least new facilities have replaced them locally, unlike the many regional studios closed around the country.
While it's a shame the local landmark and last remaining legacy of Granada shaping the TV landscape is going at least new facilities have replaced them locally, unlike the many regional studios closed around the country.
DA
Would you mind not referring to something built 4 years after I was born as "historic"?
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I'd rather the studios themselves were saved but it's a shame that none of that historic location will be preserved.
Would you mind not referring to something built 4 years after I was born as "historic"?
RO
rob
Founding member
Peter Baldwin, who played Derek Wilton, has died aged 82.
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2015-10-23/actor-peter-baldwin-who-played-derek-wilton-in-coronation-street-dies/
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2015-10-23/actor-peter-baldwin-who-played-derek-wilton-in-coronation-street-dies/