I’ve been watching CS for more years than I want to admit to. I’ve always enjoyed the characters. In the last 10 years or so, they have tried to make it more realistic, focusing on social issues like depression, etc. In my opinion, this was a soap that started out as entertainment – and there were lots of entertainment moments, i.e. Jack and Vera Duckworth. Now it jumps from one tragedy to another – it’s depressing. The comedy was taken right out of this show and replaced with “real life” events. I’m sure half the street has been in jail – it’s an old standby, the other half are busy having affairs. Sadly, I am realizing this is the time to quit watching and move on to something else. This soap no longer serves any purpose for me.

I haven't watched it for Years either...it's worse than Eastenders for doom & gloom....but..I am really enjoying reruns of good OLD classic Coronation St...I just love Jack & Vera...They make Me howl with laughter ..I miss Them

Yes I remember the start of the show.......just ... My mother used to watch it religiously, she also watched Crossroads and that I did like.
Never watched any of the others though, too busy so didn't have time.

Claim to fame time -- I was on Crossroads once. Seriously, I was. The storyline was something to do with motorcycle speedway so, their cameras were down at Monmore Green stadium, Wolverhampton to record some races. I was in the crowd at the starting gate with my mates. I could JUST see myself on the telly for all of 5 seconds when that episode was aired.

I just read that Roy Cropper has Aspergers syndrome.

Hmm - that explains his personality.

Spot on I would say..

The actor who plays him will no doubt have researched the condition and will portray it in a sensitive informative manner.

Certain other actors on there would do well to learn from him how unnecessary it is to shout loudly in an attempt to make themselves sound convincing!