Why, in soapland s prisons, do most men have a better experience than women? Corrie s Deirdre, Tracy, Sally, Gail and Fiz (is there any Weatherfield female who hasn t been inside?) all had a dreadful time; likewise, EastEnders Shirley and Janine and Emmerdale s Charity.
Jail for women means sharing a bunk bed with the prison bully and being subjected to all sorts of humiliation by the wardens in charge.
Today s men have a blast by contrast. Take Corrie s currently incarcerated Gary. He spent most of last week giving Johnny a guided tour and playing pool.
How are fictional prisoners allowed to play, unsupervised, with what could be a vicious weapon? The way Gary was aggressively striking those balls made you fear for what he might do to any passing skull that got in his way.