Ah, Anna Friel. Her Brookside days were responsible for a huge crush I had on her during college.

Cunningly, the Brookside scriptwriters made her a lesbian and the murderer of her wife-beating father in a bid to put me off her. It didn't work. And, in the case of the former lifestyle choice, actually made matters worse for teenage me.

But back on topic, yes, it's a bold move. The kind of tactic usually employed by C4 on Friday nights. But ITV? On a Saturday? It's a first, but I guess they had a huge, great big, muttering Parkinson-void that they needed to fill.

Oooh, necrophilia (probably spelt incorrectly but I daren't spell check via Google) with a former lezbot. It's extreme, it's obscure but a sexy alternative guaranteed to ensure my pencil is fully lead-equipped.

Actually, in real life Anna Friel is, or was, supposed to be a real dirty cow.  I base this on factual evidence heard from a mate who grew up in her home town.

Back on topic again, I've heard it's a bit Tim Burton-ish - think Ted Scissorhands and Big Fish.

Is the corruption of youth is the US.. dont watch TV kids