Indeed, It's amazing how many characters leave to pursue " Other Avenues " and come back after one or two series of fading stardom ref. Dean,L, Gaffney, D, Wallace J plus numerous " Ben's " et al...
It's been rubbish for 50 years so it's not going to get brilliant for a one off. Corrie is flaccid and rambling compared with the vibrant and enjoyably laughable Eastenders. ...
It's much more fun as its so polarised with characters fighting pointlessly for possession of the goldmines that...