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The week that changed everything on the nation's favourite street.
In December 2010 Coronation Street celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with an extraordinary week of episodes which gripped the nation and featured the spectacular tram crash and the highly dramatic and emotional aftermath. Life on television’s most famous street would never be the same again.
This very special DVD set includes every episode from that extraordinary week of drama, including the historic hour-long live episode, as well as fabulous extra features.
Extras:
• The Making of Anniversary week
• The Filming of the tram crash
• The filming of the Live episode
• Tram Crash News Flash (dramatised ITV News)
• Farewell Ashley
• Richard Arnold Blog ' What's Next For The Websters'
• Ken Barlow - A Life On The Street
• 50 Years Of Corrie Stunts hosted by Craig Charles
“To say it was stupendous would be an understatement…The live episode was a genuinely amazing hour of drama--leaving the viewer pummelled with emotional body blows…Soap episode of the year no question.”--Jim Shelley, Daily Mirror
“…people will probably still be talking about the tram crash when Corrie hits 100.”--Ian Hyland, News of the World
“From the sensational opening stunt to the unbeatable live episode, this week was easily Weatherfield’s finest hour…”--Richard Arnold, The People
In December 2010 Coronation Street celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with an extraordinary week of episodes which gripped the nation and featured the spectacular tram crash and the highly dramatic and emotional aftermath. Life on television’s most famous street would never be the same again.
This very special DVD set includes every episode from that extraordinary week of drama, including the historic hour-long live episode, as well as fabulous extra features.
Extras:
• The Making of Anniversary week
• The Filming of the tram crash
• The filming of the Live episode
• Tram Crash News Flash (dramatised ITV News)
• Farewell Ashley
• Richard Arnold Blog ' What's Next For The Websters'
• Ken Barlow - A Life On The Street
• 50 Years Of Corrie Stunts hosted by Craig Charles
“To say it was stupendous would be an understatement…The live episode was a genuinely amazing hour of drama--leaving the viewer pummelled with emotional body blows…Soap episode of the year no question.”--Jim Shelley, Daily Mirror
“…people will probably still be talking about the tram crash when Corrie hits 100.”--Ian Hyland, News of the World
“From the sensational opening stunt to the unbeatable live episode, this week was easily Weatherfield’s finest hour…”--Richard Arnold, The People
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was delighted when I learned this classic week of Coronation Street was to be released on DVD. Alas, it is not withouts its flaws. For some reason, all but two of the episodes (including the crash itself and, bizarrely, the live episode) have been given that terrible "filmic" treatment which turns the broadcast videotape clarity into an irritating blur in a feeble attempt to make it look cinematic. This is particularly obvious when the end credits for the live episode roll; the effect is abysmal. One wonders why this has been done, especially in these days of HD.
Although it's a blessing not to sit through endless furniture store sponsored adverts, some of the editing is abrupt; never more so than the climax to the crash episode itself, when the beautifully directed (thanks to the excellent Graeme Harper) final shot, with Ken and the other residents taking in the horror of the disaster, ending in a stunning CGI shot of Weatherfield, is cut off in its prime. The broadacst version was so much better.
The DVD is redeemed by the excellent extras, however: originally available online, it's great to finally own the superb behind the scenes documentaries, an incredibly touching scene with Ken and grandson Simon, and an interesting (but facetiously-narrated by Craig Charles)look at 50 years of stunts on the Street.
At the end of the day, a two disc set for (in most retailers) less than £10, it's a fair purchase; just not for Street purists.
Although it's a blessing not to sit through endless furniture store sponsored adverts, some of the editing is abrupt; never more so than the climax to the crash episode itself, when the beautifully directed (thanks to the excellent Graeme Harper) final shot, with Ken and the other residents taking in the horror of the disaster, ending in a stunning CGI shot of Weatherfield, is cut off in its prime. The broadacst version was so much better.
The DVD is redeemed by the excellent extras, however: originally available online, it's great to finally own the superb behind the scenes documentaries, an incredibly touching scene with Ken and grandson Simon, and an interesting (but facetiously-narrated by Craig Charles)look at 50 years of stunts on the Street.
At the end of the day, a two disc set for (in most retailers) less than £10, it's a fair purchase; just not for Street purists.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As soon as I pressed play the disappointment hit. The episodes have been filmised, even unfathomably the live episode. The lead in to the closing theme over the last moments of each episode has been edited out, leading to very abrubt endings and sudden end credits. Probably more things to complain about, but I've already lost all enthusiasm for viewing it properly. It's probably just as well they didn't bother with a Blu Ray version.
If you must have it, then for God's sake wait for the sales. A very flawed way to present a great week of Corrie history.
If you must have it, then for God's sake wait for the sales. A very flawed way to present a great week of Corrie history.
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We are so far behind in the episodes of Corry in Oz. So I purchased the tram crash. WOW it was great the best corry I have seen it was so exciting wondering who was going to survive.
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I ordered this for a friend who is a complete Corrie Nut However when I did not get an acknowledgemnt I ordered it again and in the end I got two copies
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Published 7 months ago by stanform
CORONATION STREET
THIS WAS BOUGHT AS A PRESENT, ARRIVED ON PLENTY OF TIME, EXCELLENT FOOTAGE AND EXTRAS, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANY CORRIE FAN
Published 11 months ago by cawcaw
I love corrie!!
I watched these episodes on the week they premiered but i just had to get the DVD to remember the experience!! it is amazing and very thrilling and the extras are really cool!! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Janet D. Linacre
fab
I originally bought this product to do a Genre assignment,i have put it to good use and passed it on to my mam.
Published 14 months ago by amandag
Great DVD
When I bought this DVD I thought it was just the Tram Crash. I was thrilled when I found out it was all the episodes from the whole week, plus The Making Of Anniversary Week, The... Read more
Published 14 months ago by David Wisdom
awesome stuff
when i heard they were having a tram crash i was so excited and when it came it was tottally brilliant althoguht the tram crash it self seems to have a slow down alteration but its... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. D. Wilson
Bang Crash Whoosh Yawn
Dear Script Writers,
I will not be adding this DVD to my collection.
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I will not be adding this DVD to my collection.
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Published 15 months ago by NorthBrit
Coronation Street MUCH BETTER THAN Eastenders
An outstanding, unique week filled with the Joinery explosion, house fire, shops collapsing, trams crashing on to the cobbles and a murder! Read more
Published 15 months ago by MattRobMart
Yippee!!
I can't wait for this to arrive!! I was SO hoping it would be made into a DVD..now I can delete it from my Sky Plus box!! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jaynie
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