Beyond Swarla
The PodcastBeyond Swarla is inspired by the Coronation Street pairing of Carla Connor and Lisa Swain (Swarla to its fans). Yes, it's television - and yes, it absolutely is soap - but the dynamics it portrays are very real and so are the experiences of the people watching.We want this to feel meaningful rather than just about the fandom, so the podcast explores the real-life relationship themes that the show brings to the screen - by using the fictional experiences seen on the show as a springboard to talk to real people about their own lived experiences.It's about...
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- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Psychic Sunday
Published Jul 12, 2026
Soapweek ShortsWe prove, categorically, once again, that we can not speculate for toffee but we did have fun tryingThat was the week that was, we are off to lie in a darkened roomThanks for joining us, and to Conversation Street Podcast for the prompts.
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Storyline Saturday
Published Jul 11, 2026
Soapweek ShortsJoin us as we chat all things 'storyline'The drama, the angst, the laughter, the tears, the lunacy...but that's just us.It's Storyline Saturday!!
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Funny Friday
Published Jul 10, 2026
Soapweek ShortsWelcome to Funny Friday where we find the comedy in soaps (not that hard) and hot tubs get a bad rep!We talk funniest soap moment, ridiculous storylines (surely not), memes and the campest scene ever!And it's FRIDAY - YAY!!!Enjoy
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Throwback Thursday
Published Jul 9, 2026
Soapweek ShortsJoin us for our fourth 'mini cast' as we talk about our favourite era of soap, the greatest storyline ever (we struggled!) the most unforgettable episode and which year was 'peak' soap. It was harder than you'd think, this one!!Thanks for joining us!Caz and Elle x
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Tony Warren Day
Published Jul 8, 2026
Soapweek ShortsDay three of Soap week and we continue our mini-casts. Today we chat about the man himself, our favourite cast member (no spoilers but you can probably guess!) behind the scenes, writers and creators and best acting performance. We also discuss which soap legends we should celebrate.Enjoy!
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Top Tier Tuesday
Published Jul 7, 2026
Soapweek ShortsWe're continuing our mini-casts with Top Tier Tuesday, talking favourite characters and families, underrated characters and ultimate soap legends.Join in on X TikTok or Instagram and let us know yours!
- StandardSummaries onlySoapweek Shorts: Meet Me Monday
Published Jul 6, 2026
Soapweek ShortsWelcome to Soap Week!......And to our series of shorts especially for the occasionToday we talk about our earliest memories of soaps, what soaps we watch and have watched and our fandom collection...