Why I would love Victoria Wood to write for Corrie

Last night I settled down on the sofa, mug of mulled wine within easy reach, and watched some classic Victoria Wood from her 1980s As Seen On TV series. I've always had a soft spot for Ms Wood's comedy, of which the highlight has to be her classic parody of 1960s Coronation Street. Who can forget that sketch set in the Rovers' snug with Victoria as Ena Sharples, Julie Walters as Martha Longhurst and Lill Roughley as Minnie Caldwell? See the famous sketch here. Although the sketch gently sends up the Street, it is always affectionate and never cruel. I would love to have seen this idea develop further. 

This got me thinking. We often talk about who we would love to see cast in Coronation Street, but very rarely discuss who we would like to see write for Coronation Street. Now I'm sure Victoria Wood would be far too busy to become a regular contributor but wouldn't it be wonderful if she penned a special episode? The wonderful comedy Dinnerladies featured many lines of dialogue that could easily transfer to Corrie, and the series featured many actors who had at some point appeared in the Street. So come on Corrie, get Victoria Wood on board! 


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