Never seen Claire Goose in anything before and do not think I have missed much. She is competent as an actress but that's about it. Created and partly written by an Eastenders writer it has not shocks and not much in the way of excitement. The best thing about it is the location it has been placed in. They should really drop the over-sexed grandmother played by Beatie Edney and her characters boyfriend (Ivan Kaye), dreadful clichés both of them. The truculent teenager daughter of Goose's character could also be dispensed with. All that said it is harmless daytime viewing for people who do not want anything too taxing, the stories are all wrapped up in 45 minutes and occasionally have unexpected twists. I am sure real coroners do not experience any situations much like this series and I doubt if any are as attractive as Claire Goose (though she could do with a good meal!) I would be surprised if it is commissioned for a second series as it has not got that special something that a crime drama has to have.
Review of The Coroner
