Coronation Street fans were amused to see such a big change in grumpy Eileen Grimshaw after an accident involving a pile of pumpkins. In probably the most wacky Halloween-theme incident in soapland, curmudgeonly Eileen took a tumble while lugging the winter squash down the cobbles.
In comical scenes screened on Monday she collided with her arch-nemesis Gail Platt, tripped over one of the dropped pumpkins and knocked herself out. Her partner George Shuttleworth and lodger Sean Tully rushed to Eileen’s aid but were shocked as she came round being uncharacteristically chilled out and pleasant.
Her new sunny disposition continued in Wednesday night's episode as a smiley Eileen told George that she intended to spoil him rotten. She then explained to George how when she came round after her accident, she caught a glimpse of heaven and ever since, she’s felt calm and peaceful.
