Coronation Street enthusiasts were left rather bemused after the beloved soap seemingly transported its action “on location” a considerable distance away.
In the previous week, Bethany Platt, portrayed by Lucy Fallon, flew out to a Turkish clinic for a PR gig, driven by her insecurities about her looks. But in Monday’s episode (September 23), viewers discovered that Bethany’s cosmetic procedure had taken a dire turn as she underwent liposuction and ended up in intensive care.
Bethany’s partner, Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard, received the alarming news and subsequently relayed it to Bethany’s mother, Sarah Platt, acted by Tina O’Brien, stressing the urgency of flying to Turkey at once.
Complications arose when Sarah found her passport had expired, leaving her distraught. Daniel stepped up to fly to Turkey while Sarah remained behind to sort out a new passport the next day.
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In a surprising twist, the episode featured Daniel navigating through an Istanbul airport, with the show even displaying the airport’s facade in one scene. This unexpected departure from the usual setting sparked quite the conversation among fans online, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Viewers took to social media to express their surprise, with one commenting: “Ooh! #Corrie on location? Just seen Istanbul Airport on the ad bumper!” Another chimed in: “A plane shot and then a shot of Istanbul airport in the sunset? When was the last time Corrie was outside Manchester?!” A third shared their astonishment: “I’m absolutely flabbergasted.”
One viewer was surprised and commented: “OMG the airport at Istanbul has been shown on Corrie.” Another added a note of intrigue: “Hold on have they actually flown to Turkey for Bethany’s storyline?!”
The plot thickens when Daniel reaches the clinic only to be confronted with the harsh reality about Bethany’s condition; she suffered from a poorly-performed surgery that led to sepsis. Spoiler alerts suggest the situation will escalate dramatically as the week progresses.
Daniel finds himself explaining to Sarah that Bethany is unable to leave Turkey because their travel insurance did not cover the medical expenses. With Bethany regaining consciousness in due course, Daniel gets inspired by a conversation with Daisy and sets up a crowdfunding page to raise funds for Bethany’s mounting healthcare bills.
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
