Poor Fred. I know some felt this was not a good exit for Fred. I thought it was alright, although I did think they went too far in blaming Audrey. The best part of the story for me was Ashley's grief. The man who plays him is very underrated.
I was only ever an on-off occasional view or Coronation Street but even I know that that was no way for the writers to give the great Fred Elliot his exit. He deserved better, as did characters like Alma, Mike Baldwin and Jack Duckworth. Their deaths were like an afterthought the writers half-heartedly knocked out in a three minute meeting and it's the reason I never watch the show today. Well, that and the fact that all the new characters are completely uninteresting.
You've chosen three really weird examples, there. Fred definitely deserved better, but both Alma and Mike Baldwin got quite powerful final scenes, and Jack Duckworth's final scene, where Vera appears before him, remains possibly the best and most moving soap exit ever. It was beautifully done, and definitely not something you could say was an after-thought. Fred's, however, yes I completely agree.
Jack Duckworth had a great ending with Vera coming for him and so did Alma. Mike died in his 'enemy' Ken's arms which made it so memorable but yes Fred could have had a better exit.
Mrpublicimagelimited It’s not about giving characters an amazing send off. It’s about realistically conveying a working class street and the every day lives of those people who live in it. This scene is perfect in capturing that. Old people, no matter who they are or what they’ve done or what their character is, die of such things. It’s what happens! In my opinion, the fact that he went out in such a way makes it even more powerful, it taps into that nagging idea that life is precious and can be taken away from you at any minute. The fact it happened to such a character makes this even more of a powerful message.
Thing about Fred's exit is John didn't want a massive deal to be made of it, he just got tired of having to do 5 i think it was episodes a week and was seen more I think to him as a chore than anything barely enjoyable anymore, it's fair enough though respect him for that :)
I think Fred, mikes exits were better than say mad maya/richard hillman for example, younger characters that go out with an explosion/bang. But Mike and Jacks were special and memorable,, esp jack who died alone in the same arm chair Vera died in, something poetic about that, he died of loneliness and that for me was a much better more realistic send off. Vera coming for him was a nice touch, I do believe you see a loved one when the time comes, the brains way of easing the passing, theres somewhere else for you to be now sort of message.
all these "i say" comments are getting old. & i find it really cruel how they let him die on his wedding day, he could have at least got married first. he was the best most entertaining actor in the whole history of coronation street. disgraceful i say, DISGRACEFUL.
I think after all the tragedy and hardships Fred had been through he deserved a happy ending just for once, It would have been nice for him too drive off with his new wife and a new life in the sun somewhere,
I remember my dad joking to me at the time saying he heard Fred would discover Charlie and Maria's affair and when Charlie learnt about this, he'd threaten Fred so much, resulting in his heart attack. Would have been sadder but then it may have given Bev more of a reason to hate Charlie and lay off Audrey.
Aw,bless him.There are so many powerful characters who've left the Street 1 way or another.I love Corrie but it has rather become a watered down version of itself now.Hilda & Stan,Mike,Alma,Bet,Betty,Blanche & so many others.The younger ones,whilst good enough in their own way simply don't have the gravitas that the older characters did.Ken & Dreary are a joke,Rita & Norris rarely work together now & Emily,well,'nuff said.Some of the storylines have been barking mad as well.John Stape,anyone?!
Fred and Ashley were like Arkwright and Granville. Imagine them, having the butchers on the same road as the shop. That would of been brilliant. 😅😅😅 Just picturing Fred and Arkwright having an argument in the street, feuding over there shops. Corner shop, I say corner shop. Arkwright I say Arkwright, why are you selling those. Sausages I say sausages, If you want steak, come next door, I say next door. Fred, if you dddddd. If you dddd. Coughs. If you ddddd. Don't like this shop. You know w.w. w. w. What you can do. Our Ashley, I say our Ashley come out here now I say now. G.g.g.g Granville.. F. F. F. F. Fetch a gun.
Hahaha what is wrong with keeping in shape? Having a better quality of life, sleeping better, such a stupid comment to make. A "real man" christ get out of the dark ages lad.
Audrey wouldn't have been worthy of Fred, by any measure. Her track record of gold-digging, and philandering... He made the right choice, even if he wasn't 100% sure.
Rest in peace John ❤❤❤ what an actor and character will be sorely missed
He was an absolute treasure, I say, an absolute treasure! ❤
This was heartbreaking, I say this was heartbreaking. Fred was such a great character. He was charming and loveable. I didn't want him to go.
Poor old Fred. What a man, I say what a man!
One of the best soap characters in British soap history
Fred Elliot was one of the greatest coronation street characters and John Savident was great in the role Rest in peace ❤❤❤
I really miss those kind of characters, they felt like a big part of Coronation Street, but now they are gone.
FRED (in producer's voice): I have to go now. My planet needs me.
Some wonderful warm acting from that man there. Poor Fred he didn’t get to have those happy years with his wife
take a luke at me pork sausage Audrey, I say take a luke at me pork sausage!
Lol
Poor Fred. I know some felt this was not a good exit for Fred. I thought it was alright, although I did think they went too far in blaming Audrey. The best part of the story for me was Ashley's grief. The man who plays him is very underrated.
Such a shame to see him go, I say see him go.
John Savident died to day, I say he died, TODAY. 86 he was, 86.
one hell of a character
I say one hell of a character !!
John Robertson One bell of a noofter.
Well said John
They could have given Fred a happy ending, Why couldn't he have the fresh start that he spoke about and left the street a happy man I say a happy man,
Sad but brilliant. Broadcast Monday 9th October 2006 When my youngest was born!!!
I was only ever an on-off occasional view or Coronation Street but even I know that that was no way for the writers to give the great Fred Elliot his exit. He deserved better, as did characters like Alma, Mike Baldwin and Jack Duckworth. Their deaths were like an afterthought the writers half-heartedly knocked out in a three minute meeting and it's the reason I never watch the show today. Well, that and the fact that all the new characters are completely uninteresting.
You've chosen three really weird examples, there. Fred definitely deserved better, but both Alma and Mike Baldwin got quite powerful final scenes, and Jack Duckworth's final scene, where Vera appears before him, remains possibly the best and most moving soap exit ever. It was beautifully done, and definitely not something you could say was an after-thought.
Fred's, however, yes I completely agree.
Jack Duckworth had a great ending with Vera coming for him and so did Alma. Mike died in his 'enemy' Ken's arms which made it so memorable but yes Fred could have had a better exit.
Mrpublicimagelimited It’s not about giving characters an amazing send off. It’s about realistically conveying a working class street and the every day lives of those people who live in it.
This scene is perfect in capturing that. Old people, no matter who they are or what they’ve done or what their character is, die of such things. It’s what happens!
In my opinion, the fact that he went out in such a way makes it even more powerful, it taps into that nagging idea that life is precious and can be taken away from you at any minute. The fact it happened to such a character makes this even more of a powerful message.
Thing about Fred's exit is John didn't want a massive deal to be made of it, he just got tired of having to do 5 i think it was episodes a week and was seen more I think to him as a chore than anything barely enjoyable anymore, it's fair enough though respect him for that :)
I think Fred, mikes exits were better than say mad maya/richard hillman for example, younger characters that go out with an explosion/bang. But Mike and Jacks were special and memorable,, esp jack who died alone in the same arm chair Vera died in, something poetic about that, he died of loneliness and that for me was a much better more realistic send off. Vera coming for him was a nice touch, I do believe you see a loved one when the time comes, the brains way of easing the passing, theres somewhere else for you to be now sort of message.
He went to that butchers shop in the sky i said that butchers shop in the sky.
all these "i say" comments are getting old. & i find it really cruel how they let him die on his wedding day, he could have at least got married first. he was the best most entertaining actor in the whole history of coronation street. disgraceful i say, DISGRACEFUL.
what a legend Fred Elliott
a legend i say legend
Heartbreaking yet beautiful rest in peace John 🌹
The best character in the street EVER.
i loved fred,the way he spoke reminds me of foghorn leghorn....my favorite guy on corry ever!!!!
It would have been nice to see Fred have a happy ending and marrying and moving on.
6:43 The sound Fred makes when he jizzes his pants
Shame Fred had to go he would have been great up till now 2021 he was Brilliant
For some reason, his voice reminds me of Wallace! Can just imagine Fred saying..."More cheeesse Ashley?" lol
I think after all the tragedy and hardships Fred had been through he deserved a happy ending just for once, It would have been nice for him too drive off with his new wife and a new life in the sun somewhere,
Say something, I'm dead woman I say I'm dead
I remember my dad joking to me at the time saying he heard Fred would discover Charlie and Maria's affair and when Charlie learnt about this, he'd threaten Fred so much, resulting in his heart attack. Would have been sadder but then it may have given Bev more of a reason to hate Charlie and lay off Audrey.
the men in audreys life like dying suddenly and unexpected
He's reunited, I say reunited with our Ashley.
"I am dead..dead I say I am dead do yer hear me our Ashley I say I am dead!"
Rip, i say rip
Wow. Can't believe its been six years since he left.
He was in Clockwork Orange
LOL.
Fred: ''Be happy I say be happy.''
Fred walks out of room
Fred: AAaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.... smash!
That sound makes me laugh everytime!
I can't believe this was so long ago I say I can't believe this was so long ago
Fred and Ashley: 2 of the very best characters in CS, along with Bet & Alec, the Duckworths of course.
Don't forget Michael I say don't forget Michael
we're watching!!!!!
Loved Fred went down hill when he died 🤔
you were great fred, i say i say you were great fred
Fred says he loved Audrey for years but he was married to Eve and Maureen even though Audrey was around and he also proposed to Rita!
Rip
@HellGirlie007 he died of a massive heart attack
I say I say its the end of a true legend
I say rest in peace john savident aka fred 🙏
Miss our Fred!
How many people have died at Audrey's? I know Alma died there.
Fred were a legend I say he were a legend
Aw,bless him.There are so many powerful characters who've left the Street 1 way or another.I love Corrie but it has rather become a watered down version of itself now.Hilda & Stan,Mike,Alma,Bet,Betty,Blanche & so many others.The younger ones,whilst good enough in their own way simply don't have the gravitas that the older characters did.Ken & Dreary are a joke,Rita & Norris rarely work together now & Emily,well,'nuff said.Some of the storylines have been barking mad as well.John Stape,anyone?!
Fred and Ashley were like Arkwright and Granville. Imagine them, having the butchers on the same road as the shop.
That would of been brilliant. 😅😅😅
Just picturing Fred and Arkwright having an argument in the street, feuding over there shops.
Corner shop, I say corner shop. Arkwright I say Arkwright, why are you selling those. Sausages I say sausages, If you want steak, come next door, I say next door.
Fred, if you dddddd. If you dddd. Coughs. If you ddddd. Don't like this shop. You know w.w. w. w. What you can do.
Our Ashley, I say our Ashley come out here now I say now.
G.g.g.g Granville.. F. F. F. F. Fetch a gun.
I'm glad his last words were 'I say' I say, so I am
fred elliot is wot a real man should be about not one of theses so call keep fit silly men
Hahaha what is wrong with keeping in shape? Having a better quality of life, sleeping better, such a stupid comment to make. A "real man" christ get out of the dark ages lad.
I've been stabbed, I say I've been stabbed!
Looks like St Mary’s church in Prestwich
Remember when Graeme Proctor started talking like Fred some time after he died to spook Ashley lol.
THIS KISS OF DEATH LITERALLY 🤣🤣🤣
Allso i miss Ashley peacock one of my faves characters on coronation street
My bums loose i say me bums loose.
ah poor man was attacked by rent boys i say attacked by rent boys
phillydalyflood Shame the actor was a noofter.
Super Firmino Wtf is a noofter? If you mean poof just say so.
phillydalyflood and fucked up the rear
Bum fluff burgla!
Glen Lilley why do people assume all gay men take it up the arse. I’m gay & nothing has ever been inside me. Moron
@RichardElden no answer.....came the stern reply
My favourite character ever
1:46 - Oh Yes! Sounded pure like churchill!
Audrey wouldn't have been worthy of Fred, by any measure. Her track record of gold-digging, and philandering... He made the right choice, even if he wasn't 100% sure.
I love coronation street
here lies a chap called fred ee's dead i say he's dead
Loved him was well gutted when I read he was going to die 😭
Pahaha, with Ashley as his loyal servant
How is he
John savident passed away RIP
He's dead, I say he's brown bread!
And he was well fed fred
Freds barrd up
sat, sitting in tha there church...lol
@RichardElden its hardly a big deal these days.....its about time you 'came out' isn't it darling
When Corrie was good
1:45 Churchill?
Poor fred I say, Poor fred!
I'm fucked, I say Audrey I'm fucked
do some CPR audrey
Asay, I was just bending over to charge my phone and then asay I’ve been stabbed. And not in a nice way.
Have u got mirrors all over ur house ONEBAGGIEBIRD?
good acting. great death face i say great death face
@seviwesuohetarepsed I'm pleased I upset you so.
Be happy, I said be happy
Fred loves a sausage
@TheChairsniffer Haha!
How does Fred die
I think it was a stroke that killed him.
Also I miss Phil Platt in East Street - R.I.P Phil Platt 1998-2016
Karl Ollett your dad blew him,off!
Oooncle freeeed
I say I say a legend dies
I'm pushin' up t' daisies, I say I'm pushin' up t' daisies.
I love his bald head. I say I love his bald head
Kairicko and what about his nob head?
So sad, I say so sad!
What did he actually die of?
HellGirlie007 gay sex
Its a real life HOMER
i said bigidibigidibong ashley!