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Zara Woodcock

Coronation Street viewers appealing for huge shake-up to 'save the ITV soap'

Coronation Street viewers are hoping for a major shake-up within the show in order to 'save it'.

The fans of the long-running soap claim the series hasn't been focused on the writing element of production and said the show isn't as good as it was before.

Many have urged for executive producer Iain MacLeod to be replaced while some are hoping for a change of writers.

Taking to social media, one user said: "Macleod needs to go, along with many others."

Another viewer agreed and added: "Yes and new writers too. Sally Wainwright would be a good choice.

"She wrote for the show in the late 90s and has created some brilliant shows (Happy Valley)."

One disappointed user jibed: "They spend millions on the set, paying the actors, production equipment, so my guess is they can't afford good storywriters."

However, some believe it isn't the producers or writers' fault and said the actors aren't able to pull off the storylines.

Meanwhile, fans have been sharing their theories with each episode that airs.

They recently guessed that Damon Hay is about to break killer Harvey Gaskell out of prison, after a recent twist.

This week, it was revealed that Damon is the brother of criminal Harvey – making Harvey Jacob Hay's uncle.

Now, viewers are speculating Jacob's dad Damon is faking his hatred of Harvey, and that he could actually be in cahoots with his criminal sibling.

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On Monday night, fans learned the truth leaving them stunned – given Harvey was introduced as Jacob's boss last year.

Harvey groomed Jacob into a life of crime, having him deal drugs and pills for him, while he also nearly had him killed when he tried to flee.

This news left Damon disturbed, and he arranged for his secret sibling Harvey to be attacked in prison.

People have theories about Damon (ITV)

On Wednesday, fans shared their theories that the attack was a set-up, and a ploy to get Harvey out of prison.

Fans are guessing Damon is still in business with his evil brother, and that the attack is a means to get him to the hospital so that he can possibly escape.

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