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''Storylines of Coronation Street'', the British ITV soap opera, have spanned more than five decades, from the programme's inception in 1960, until present-day 2015. ''Coronation Street'' has covered a number of storylines that created dispute and debate in the media and caused public outcry from viewers. Popular storylines have also seen an increase in viewer numbers, such as the jailing of Deirdre Rachid in 1998〔Little, Daran. p.241-242.〕 as well as large media coverage, such as the sacking of Peter Adamson (Len Fairclough) in 1983.〔Little. (2000) p.153.〕 Some storylines are seen as having caused controversy among viewers and in the media due to the sudden sacking of an actor by the programme's producer or as a result of a topic or theme that openly shocked viewers or was seen as taboo. Although the programme is recognised as a drama serial, ''Coronation Street'' is known on occasion for its light humour and comic characters (see Humour in Coronation Street.) ==Controversial Sackings== ===Death of Martha Longhurst (1964)=== In 1964, ''Coronation Street'' appointed new producer, Tim Aspinall.〔Little. (2000) p.28.〕 Aspinall decided on a new broom policy and 'The Bloody Purge' of 1964 began, with nine actors being sacked in total.〔〔Tinker, Jack. p.31.〕 The first cast member to be written out was Lynne Carol, who had played Martha Longhurst since episode one and the preview of the programme.〔Little. (2000) p.6.〕 Martha Longhurst was a popular character, and formed part of the trio of 'Ena, Minnie and Martha' who were regularly seen drinking milk stout in the Snug bar of the Rovers Return and gossiping about the other residents. Her sacking was so controversial that fellow actress Violet Carson (Ena Sharples) threatened to quit, but she was eventually talked round.〔 The media reported extensively on the storyline, and when Lynne Carol took a private trip to the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition in London, she was mobbed by fans and asked to leave on the grounds of public safety.〔Tinker. p.31.〕 On 13 May 1964, the show aired Martha's death, dying of a heart attack in the Snug of the Rovers Return. Many, including ''Coronation Street'' writer H.V. Kershaw, saw the killing of Martha as a desperate move to boost viewer ratings.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Storylines of Coronation Street」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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