Alternative Coronation Street

 1. Explain the meaning of community. Kirk:   Well community is like a chest. You get them in Monopoly. Daniel: Community, derived from the Latin meaning a society or a relationship system.  Related words are common and communion. Thus, for me a community is a grouping of people who are linked by something that they possess in common, whether through location, social class, work or some other agent that pulls, or binds, them together. Gemma: Me mam's had community service a lot.  She had to pick up litter and drain the canal.  One time she was gardening for old people but she kept nicking their vegetables and so got sent down for three months.  Community service is meant as an alternative to jail but for her, it led to jail. It's not fair really. Mary: Community refers to the wonderful people with whom one shares this street.  They are all so special, though some are more special than others.  When I was a travelling person, I moved from town...

Scene 1 Programme opens with Tony and Carla in the factory. Tony I will soon be a wealthy man. I have managed to sell another two flats, and I didn’t murder anyone in the process. Carla (fangs glowing) Yes my dear, I can’t wait to count those notes with you. Scene 2 The Rovers Betty (sitting down) I’m on a break. Steve I thought you were just sitting down because you are so old, and still working in a pub even though you are 88. Betty No, I just have trapped wind. Steve I know just what you mean. I feel that same way about Michelle. Lloyd enters, with Danielle. They sit in a booth. Lloyd A bottle of champagne please. Steve Are you trying to impress the bird? Liz No, it’s my idea. Give him a bottle. Lloyd (Salivating at Liz’s breasts.) Yes, please give me one. Liz ( Picking up a glass cloth, and fanning herself with it) Oooh you are awful, but I like you. Scene 3 The Barlows Peter And I haven’t had a drin...