Chris Chibnall teases his new ITV series Death at the White Hart, adapting his own novel
Chibnall spoke with us about the upcoming project as part of a wider conversation for The Radio Times Writers' Room.
Chris Chibnall may currently be promoting his new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, but he will previously be returning to the channel that brought us his acclaimed drama, Broadchurch. That's because Chibnall is working on a new series for ITV, Death at the White Hart, which is an adaptation of the writer's own novel that was released earlier this year. As Chibnall was speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, we asked the writer for an update on the new project – and how he is finding the adaptation process. "Yeah, it's interesting," he said of adapting his own prior work. "You've got different hats, really. So, you have to find the voice for the adaptation that is slightly different from the book. So yeah, we're working with a great team on that – just quite early days in adapting that. "But yeah, it's nice. It's nice because I know the world and all that kind of stuff, and then you're just doing a different job. It's very useful having done the Seven Dials adaptation first. So yeah, we’ll see." Chibnall's current series, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, is an adaptation of Christie's 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery, and stars Mia McKenna-Bruce as amateur sleuth Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent. The synopsis for the series says: "England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths – the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent – to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery." As part of his conversation for The Radio Times Writers' Room, Chibnall also spoke about his work on Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Torchwood and more, as well as revealing details of how he initially was developing a version of Merlin that never came to screens. Chris Chibnall's interview for The Radio Times Writers' Room will be available to watch in full on Thursday 15th January. Death at the White Hart will air on ITV1 and ITVX. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials will launch on Netflix on 15th January 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Agatha Christie's Seven Dials to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Jodie Ramsey plots against Shona Platt as the truth outs
Betsy fights for Swarla, Nina is worried about Roy and Tyrone lashes out at Carl.
The drama doesn't stop in Coronation Street next week, as Shona Platt's (Julia Goulding) estranged sister Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) makes her mark on Weatherfield. She's seemingly adamant to drag her sibling through the mud, while Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) spills on the circumstances that he found her in on the night of the multi-vehicle pile-up. Meanwhile, as Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) wars with Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) over the potential sale of her Rovers share, Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) takes unwell and is rushed to – straight into the direction of son Will (Lucas Hodgson Wale) and his groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Elsewhere, there could be hope for Swarla with thanks to the late Hayley Cropper, and Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) faces the wrath of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall). Here's everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday 19th and Friday 23rd January 2026. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Ben Driscoll is close to discovering Will's disturbing secret Eva pretends to be shocked when Leanne suggests that she would like to buy Maggie out of the pub, but it doesn't take long for the mother-in-law from hell to realise what's going on. The women begin to bicker when Leanne offers £160k for her share, and Maggie takes a tumble when she falls over Leanne's bag. They're unaware that Ben is beginning to feel unwell when retrieving the beer delivery. He clutches his chest in pain and suffers heart palpitations... Meanwhile, having explained that she's going away for a while, Will wonders whether Megan is ill. They're at A&E, unaware that his dad is making his way to the hospital too. As Ben recovers, Eva and Maggie call a truce for the sake of his health, while Will implores Megan to dump Daniel as it's hurting him to see them together. She heads for dinner with him, and is warmed by his apology for coming on too strong. However, when he suggests reporting the teen to Mrs Crawshaw for harassment, she's stunned. Later in the week, one of Will's old running mates from Hull, Lee, turns up in Weatherfield. He takes a call from Megan and then asks her to meet him in the ginnel. What is their game? 2. Jodie Ramsey makes it her mission to ruin Shona Platt Finally alone with Shona, Jodie decides to rake up the past and challenge her sister for abandoning her with their awful parents. She's clearly on a mission to ruin Shona's character, and begins to drip poison into Lily's ear about their past. The next day, as the siblings head to Roy's Rolls for some brekkie, Jodie is spooked by the sight of Kit and does a runner. Shona is naturally intrigued, and when Jodie fails to give any answers, she asks the copper instead. He explains that they met in the woods near Connelton following the car crash, and that he found her wrists bound with cable ties. It seemed to him that she was trying to escape someone. Meanwhile, Jodie attends a domestic violence support group and listens intently to a fellow attendee's story about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her partner. When she returns home to No. 8, she begins to suffer a meltdown and Bethany flags her behaviour to David and Shona. Later, Jodie offers to land a helping hand at the caff in Nina's absence, and enjoys a flirtatious moment with Carl. Abi warns her against it, while over at the hospital, Shona tells David that she's trying to find their dad so she can work out what happened. 3. Nina Lucas is suspicious of Roy Cropper's penpal Amid his pen pal mystery, Roy begins to write another letter to Alice. Nina teases him – saying that perhaps it's time to take their relationship to the next level - and he's deeply offended. Later, the two begin to discuss Alice's authenticity and that it's unlikely that she's a catfisher. But is she everything that she seems? 4. The memory of Hayley Cropper could reunite Carla Connor and Lisa Swain Betsy plays matchmaker in a desperate bid to recover her family dynamic, and tries to drive Carla and Lisa back together. Roy is in a reflective mood and tells Lisa that it's the anniversary of Hayley's death and he's planning to visit the boating lake where he scattered her ashes. Following their conversation, he urges Carla to make amends with her ex-fiancée as Hayley would want her to be happy. She notes that their departed loved one would want him to be happy too. The next day, Carla is stunned when Ryan hands her a letter from Lisa, inviting her to lunch at the Bistro. She can't resist texting her back, but turns off her phone while having lunch with a client at the hotel. Lisa is furious to be ghosted and barges her way into the restaurant, making a huge scene before drowning her sorrows at the bar. When she wakes up hungover, she's clearly forgotten her outburst. Sally calls by at No. 6 to give some post to Carla, and begins to pour her heart out about her marriage woes. She's overwhelmed and exasperated given her own situation, and calls Tim to take his wife home. 5. Tyrone Dobbs rounds on Carl Webster Kevin is deeply troubled following recent events and looks at a photo of him and Debbie in happier times. Enraged, he begins to trash his living room and is spotted by Tyrone. Ty' can't believe that Carl has left a trail of damage in his path and goes to the Street Cars flat to confront him. Wielding his crutch, he pins Carl against the wall and demands the truth. Read more: Who is Jodie in Coronation Street? Identity and Platt connection revealed in ITVX release 5 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. 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Emmerdale flashback week spoilers: Day by day guide as Ray Walters's killer is finally exposed
Prepare to go back in time – next week's Emmerdale is serving us not one, not two, but five flashbacks to explain the events of Ray Walters's (Joe Absolom) death. Viewers have been left in the dark about his demise ever since a pre-Corriedale peek at his body being dragged through the village. We later saw the corpse wrapped up inside of Jai Sharma's (Chris Bisson) van, apparently en route to Manchester. However, following the multi-vehicle pile-up on Connelton Lane, it seemed that Jai never reached his destination and the gruesome remains are still held in the back of the vehicle. Next week, he becomes prime suspect. But did he really kill Ray? It's a proper soapy 'whodunnit?', with a number of residents in the frame. The start of next week's episodes sees a different character in the spotlight, as we peel back the layers to their motive and movements on the night of his death. The suspects meet up, and discuss where they were... Here's a look at everything happening in Emmerdale between Monday 19th and Friday – 23rd January 2026. Emmerdale flashback week spoilers Monday 19th January (Laurel and Arthur Thomas) Following Celia's murder, Ray stands over his dead mother's body before grabbing his red sports bag and heading out of their farmhouse. Making his way to the village, he prepares to tell Laurel that they are finally free to be together. However, she's become privy to their monstrous ways, and is initially hesitant to believe that he could be capable. When he arrives at the door of Mulberry Cottage, she confronts him. Ray tries to explain that he was a victim too, and begs her for his freedom. She takes pity and allows him to leave, unaware that Arthur has resolved to make him pay for causing his mum so much distress. Nicola urges her to lure him into a trap, and Laurel is unsure whether she is the right person to serve justice. Tuesday 20th January (Rhona Goskirk) We head straight back to Celia's murder scene, and this time we see Ray grab a cloth and wipe his fingerprints off the knife that he drove into his wicked mother's back. He takes the red sports bag and goes to confront Laurel. Across the road, at Smithy Cottage, Rhona and Marlon are concerned about April's disappearance. As he continues to spiral, a figure looms behind her. Who is it, and did they help her kill Ray? Wednesday 21st January (Marlon and Paddy Dingle, and Ross Barton) Once again, the episode begins with Ray fleeing the farmhouse after killing Celia, grabbing his red sports bag and heading to the village. But before he leaves, he's drawn to head upstairs and see whether she was telling the truth about Bear Wolf's (Joshua Richards) death. He can't bring himself to look at his lifeless body on the floor, and is mortified to see his father figure in such a state. Meanwhile, Marlon is determined to track down Ray and find out what happened to April. He grabs a knife and leaves the cottage. Elsewhere, Paddy has learnt of the slave operation and is speechless. Ray deals the disturbing revelation that Bear is dead, and Paddy quickly becomes enraged, but is warned not to do anything or Dylan will pay the price. Marlon and Paddy are pushed to the limit, while Ross is cooking up a plan - preparing a shotgun. Is he the one who killed Ray, and then returned April to the village? Thursday 22nd January (The reveal) After a series of key plot points and one last glimpse at the main suspects, we finally learn who killed Ray. Ray has left the attic space - having seen Bear's body - and regains control of his emotions. It's now time for him to dispose of Celia's body, and he's completely and utterly broken. He heads to the village and bumps into Eve, threatening the youngster to ensure Paddy stays quiet. Meanwhile, Arthur takes opportunity to snatch the red sports bag and heads home to Mulberry, shocking Laurel when she discovers drugs in the holdall. Friday 23rd January (The aftermath) After Ray's death, it's a grim moment for the culprit as they have to bundle his body into the back of Jai's van and hope that he'll obliviously drop it off in Manchester. As we know, their plan wasn't successful... Read more: Emmerdale boss teases killer cover-up story for Robert and Victoria Sugden after John's brutal death Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release 5 Emmerdale spoilers this week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
After a thrilling premiere, we're now three weeks into the latest season of The Masked Singer, with three unmaskings already. As always celebrities are taking to the stage in complete costume to perform songs and drop clues about their concealed identities. The One Show host Alex Jones and rapper Professor Green were unmasked in the first two weeks, with Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten the latest celeb to have their identity revealed. Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama will be back for another week of guessing the faces behind the masks. But who exactly are the remaining characters on stage? Read on to find out more about each of The Masked Singer 2026 characters. The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters? Moth Can of Worms Red Panda Conkers Arctic Fox Toastie Monkey Business Sloth Gargoyle Yak - Unmasked as Johnny Rotten Disc Jockey - Unmasked as Alex Jones Teabag - Unmasked as Professor Green Scroll on for the initial clues about this year's characters. This article will be updated regularly with the latest clues, guesses and songs as the season continues. Moth They’re a LARVA not a fighter.... it’s Moth! Songs: Week 1 - Hero by Mariah Carey Clues: "Good evening audience. Is this mic on? You’re in for a show. I’m here, and I’m ready to feed on the sweet nectar of this journey. It’s time for me to face the music." "From the wild larvae to a confident Moth, I’ve grown bigger than my wildest dreams! And between us a successful Moth-dition must have three things - Grace, Power and Presence." "In my past, I served in the West, until my time was up and I returned to my rightful field. And that place is lighting candles with some good background music, snug as a bug." "There’s nothing like flying high for an elevated performance, but what goes up must come down. Tonight, I’ll spread my wings but cover who I really am!" Items included a carrot, a candlestick and a framed picture of Ronnie Corbett. Guesses: Jessie J Molly Ringwald Can of Worms The early bird catches the... Can of Worms! Songs: Week 1 - Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast Clues: "Hey ya’ll, I’m Can of Worms and I’m worming my way into the competition! Bring on the soul." "How awesome to be on The Masked Singer, it’s just the beginning and I never wanna leave. Now, do you wanna see what I’ve been up to? Here’s my patch, isn’t it rad? All of these beautiful things I’ve grown. As a worm, I have green fingers. It runs in the family, like it was written in the stars." "The first tip from me, you must water your plants as much as possible. I mean, not all the time put that watering can down and relax with a bookworm." "Get, out dude! It really sucks when I have to wrestle with wildlife. They’re famous for hunting my juicy fruits." "If I can come out on top tonight, like I did with my zucchini at the trade show last year, I’ll be stoked. Worms crossed!" Items included a plate of pastries and a framed picture of James May and Richard Hammond. Guesses: Kaleb Cooper Robbie Williams Paul Whitehouse Ben Shephard Conkers They came, they saw, they CONKER-ed… it's Conkers! Songs: Week 1 - Nice to Meet You by Myles Smith Week 2 - Jump Around by House of Pain Clues: Week 1: "Ah! You gave me a startle there, my liege. Tis I, Conkers, ready to enter the fray." "If you’re looking for a knight to remember, you've come to the right place." "Whoa! Must remember to look where I’m going. I’ve shown this Conker, is up for any challenge, even if I’d rather hide in my shell. " "With these spikes, I can Lancelot and most of the time, I hit the mark. I suppose we’re all playing a part here, aren’t we?" "It doesn’t take much to put a fright in this knight, although ghosts don’t scare me." "Is the stage set? Right, it’s time for me to put my training to the test, for honour, hope and glory!" Week 2: "I can't believe it! This Conker conquered my first masked Singer skirmish." "I've thrown down the gauntlet. It would be very embarrassing to back out now." "I'm a knight of passion for feasting, fighting and for f-facing my fears, of which there's rather a lot. Have I piqued your interest?" "Oh, no. It could only be downhill from here. I can't be a knight who says 'no, no' to quests." "I'm no stranger to secret scandals and shock reveals. What drama awaits in this tournament?" "Having weathered the storm early on, I'm ready to level the playing field and smite mine enemies. Once my knees stop knocking." "This Conker has played many parts, but I'm not looking for credit." "Now is not the time to lose heart, Conkers. The heat is on. Time to deliver a tremendous performance – hopefully." Guesses: Kiell Smith-Bynoe Mark Ronson Usain Bolt Martin Freeman Arctic Fox SNOW-body does it better.... it’s Arctic Fox! Songs: Week 1 - Get the Party Started by P!nk Week 2 - Gold by Spandau Ballet Clues: Week 1: "Well, hello, humans. It is I, Arctic Fox. Ready to dazzle and delight. You may bow before me. Be warned, I’ve worn many crowns in my time, and I always expect the red-carpet treatment." "Don’t be fooled by my fluff, this Arctic Fox has sharp claws when needed! "You’ll find no opening-night jitters here. Good luck trying to get to the bottom of my success. I’ve spent years perfecting my craft, whether in front of a camera or Behind the Scenes." "Tonight, I am Cool, Calm and Completely in Control. Get ready for a performance that will outshine the Northern Lights. You can always count on this Arctic Fox to deliver." Items included a sketch of the character, a full house of cards, a pot reading "Food for Hungry Bears" and a clapperboard. Week 2: "Last time I graced you with a performance unlike anything you have known before. Well, what else would you expect from the Arctic Fox?" "New we've made our introductions, are you looking to break the ice? I'm more likely to give you the cold shoulder." "I hope you're ready for another evening with myself and my companions. There's no use paddling around the fact. I'm here to upstage the competition and show what this fox is made of." "I think I've got a fitting change, and this week, the gloves are off." "Leaving the Arctic is a new experience for me. Spring, summer, autumn and winter, this Arctic Fox has shown I can survive every season." "I've played my part in a place bursting with emotional drama, where patience matters. Or is it patients matter? Enough of this, I grow weary of your games and my audience awaits." Guesses: Bimini Queen Camilla Joe Lycett Toastie They’re an absolute SNACK. It’s Toastie! Songs: Week 1 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Week 2 - Run to You by Whitney Houston Clues: Week 1: "Oi, Oi, it’s me, Toastie. Where should I start? I’ve faced some stern critics in the past, but this Toastie doesn’t melt under pressure." "This wasn’t handed to me on a plate, you know. I started grafting pretty much fresh out the bakery." "I’m not your typical Toastie. Ok, my gooey cheese might look a little messy, but sometimes, it’s good to let it all hang out!" "I’m not about to put on any airs and graces. I’ve worked with some rebellious types, but I’m a rebel with a cause - a few causes, in fact. Now I’m ready for a slice of the action." Items included a diamond, someone dressed as a clown and a calendar revealing the date 20th August. Week 2: Oi, Oi, it's me, Toastie, back again, mate. I was hcuffed to bits with my first Masked Singer performance." "Getting ready to grill this Toastie, are you? Listen, don't get ahead of yourself, sunshine. You're still a broad way off getting in between these slices." "You might think I've got more front than Blackpool, but it's time to change this narrative." "Reckon you've got this Toastie wrapped up? I'm not ready to be typecast." "Rough and ready, I may be, but I'm the real thing, and I can even hold my own with royalty." "I'm definitely giving you some food for thought. Let's stop faffing about, I've got a performance for you to sink your teeth into." Guesses: Rebecca Ferguson Emeli Sandé Fergie Craig Phillips Monkey Business They’re CHIMP-ly the best… it’s Monkey Business! Songs: Week 1 - Maneater by Hall & Oates Week 2 - Strong Enough by Cher Clues: Week 1: "Let's get this meeting started, shall we? I’m Monkey Business. I swapped the rainforest for the concrete jungle and I didn’t get where I am on charm and fantastic fur alone." "Now I’m ready to shoulder my way into the competition. Say goodbye to your buddies. We’re here to work, not make friends." "You want some tough monkey talk? You can’t just expect opportunity to knock, knock on the boardroom door! This is a high-stakes banana business. If you wanna laugh, make sure it's all the way to the bank and that your accounts stand up to scrutiny." "The company is piloting a software system, it’s been a bit of a trial, not everything in business is perfect but it does mean I have a brief window of time to pencil this performance." "Let’s make sure Legal are on standby." Items included a first aid kit and a bottle labelled belladonna. Week 2: "My last performance came in on time, on spec, and on budget. You 'chimply' couldn't beat it." "Talk to me. I've got 10 minutes and a quarter-billion banana deal on hold. I think this belongs to you." (Hands pen to someone) "The honeymoon period's over. This is the big wigs. I've already crushed three deals and five bananas. What's your excuse?" "You want to get to the truth? I've heard that before." (Phone rings) "Hello, Monkey Business? No, I won't be thrilled if Turner hurts the merger. Come back to me when the panel shows they are serious. No more monkeying about!" "Now, we make a lot of rivals in this business, but the joke's on them. Others go for the low-hanging fruit." "This isn't just about who gets the largest desk or swapping your office chair for sitting in the big iron throne. I want that Masked Singer crown to go with it." Guesses: Katherine Parkinson Karren Brady Sara Davies Martine McCutcheon Katherine Ryan Sloth Always hanging around.... it's Sloth! Songs: Week 1 - Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder Clues: "Good morning, workout warriors. Are you ready to get moving, grooving and fitness improving? Well, you’ve come to the right Sloth!" "You should have seen the state of me before - sluggish, sleepy, your typical Sloth, really. Well, I’ve got news for you. Now I’m bringing fitness, fashion and fierceness to the competition." "I know how to represent in the gym and on the world stage. Don’t worry, I’m no muscle menace. You won’t want to dodge these moves. Join my squat squad, anchor those feet and don’t keel over balance." "It’s important each exercise has a corresponding stretch. So it’s especially vital you do them. Anyway, enough of the warm-up, I’m ready to absolutely crush it!" Items included an alarm clock, snooker cues and handcuffs. Guesses: Joe Wicks Sam Thompson Alexander Armstrong Chris Moyles Gargoyle Are you craving to meet this carving.... it's Gargoyle! Songs: Week 1 - Filthy/Gorgeous by Scissor Sisters Clues: "Hey, dudes it's me, Gargoyle! No need to be scared. I’m just your everyday, run-of-the-mill musical statue." "Right, let’s rock on! It’s totally awesome to be down from the rooftops and here on The Masked Singer stage. Don’t you get me wrong, I become quite attached to where I’m from, but it doesn’t mean I can’t move around." "This Gargoyle started to spread their wings from an early age. They are pretty rad, and I’ve used them as motivation to get out of here!" "People think Gargoyles are gothic but I cross many styles, man, you can’t pigeon-hole me. I try not to be a prima donna, which isn’t easy when I’m down here, away from all of the other Gargoyles, who keep me in check." "But you can top, pop and back-up to see them, which is pretty sick. Right, let’s put Pedal to the metal and get started!" Guesses: Chrissie Hynde Helen Flanagan Ruby Wax Frankie Bridge Mollie King Red Panda They’re not black and white - but they are red all over… it’s Red Panda! Red Panda's performance was edited out of the premiere episode of The Masked Singer 2026 due to the song choice deemed insensitive following the nightclub fire in Switzerland. An ITV spokesperson said: "In light of the tragic events in Switzerland, we took the decision to remove Red Panda's performance on The Masked Singer in tonight's programme owing to potential insensitivities within the theme and lyrics of the song." Former The Masked Singer contestants Yak Not one to toot their own horn.... it's Yak! Disc Jockey They’re in it to SPIN it… it’s Disc Jockey! Teabag Time to spill the Tea.... it's teabag! The Masked Singer returns on Saturday 17th January at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add The Masked Singer to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street airs major exit in Carla Connor and Lisa Swain story in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Swarla fans, rejoice! Carla Connor (Alison King) and Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) may finally get their happily ever after in Coronation Street, following the downfall of wicked Becky Swain (Amy Cudden). The two were engaged and had bought a home together when Lisa's jealous and vengeful 'dead' Becky arrived back in Manchester after years of living in Spain under a witness protection scheme. It seemed that she would stop at absolutely nothing to win her ex-wife back, including holding Carla hostage in an airing cupboard in a derelict flat. Lisa believed that she was on holiday, and eventually agreed to move away with Becky and their daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin). However, in the Emmerdale crossover episode, everything started to unravel. Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) found Carla tied and bound in a shipping counter, and the pair raced towards Hull to stop the family from leaving. A multi-vehicle pile-up ensued, Lisa almost lost her life, and Becky intended to flee. However, as she kissed goodbye to her love, Lisa snapped a pair of handcuffs on her wrist and she was finally arrested. Last week, in prison, Becky detailed her plan to bring Lisa down with her. However, in today's episode, some harsh words from Betsy forced her to realise the error of her ways. While visiting her mum, she told her that she was responsible for a lot more than just her recent demeanours - it was because of her apparent death that Betsy's boyfriend Mason died. He was desperate to discover the circumstances surrounding the incident and ended up in an altercation with his brothers, who fatally stabbed him. As a result, Betsy told her mum that she wished she was the one who had perished, and not Mason. Lisa then headed into work for an update on Becky's case following her plea hearing - she'd been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. It doesn't seem like she'll have an easy time at His Majesty's pleasure either. Fellow inmates taunted her for being an ex-copper as she gazed at a picture of Betsy on the wall. Is this the last we've seen of Becky? Read more: Who is Jodie in Coronation Street? Identity and Platt connection revealed in ITVX release 5 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date and latest news
The new year doesn't official start until a new season of Love Island drops!
It may be cold in the UK, but you'll soon be able to enjoy the heat vicariously as new season of Love Island: All Stars prepares to kick off. With ITV teasing that the Islanders will be tying up some "loose ends", with previous Islanders returning for six weeks instead of the usual five. So, when is the new series of Love Island: All Stars set to start? Read on to find out. Is there a release date for Love Island: All Stars 2026? Following a recent delay to filming, the Love Island: All Stars launch has been cancelled until further notice. The new season was scheduled to begin on Monday, 12th January 2026 on ITV2. However, following wildfires in South Africa, production was ceased and the villa evacuated for the safety of the cast and crew. ITV is yet to provide an update on when the new release date will be. Who could be in Love Island: All Stars 2026? As there is a while yet until the show begins, the cast has not yet been confirmed but there have been plenty of rumours as to which familiar faces could be returning to our screens. Both Millie Court and Liam Reardon have been rumoured to be heading to the South African villa, which would be very awkward to say the least seeing as they only recently split. Despite appearing in All Stars last season and coming third, Curtis Richard is yet again rumoured to be joining the cast because honestly what is a series of Love Island without him at this point? Read here to see who else is rumoured to be joining the cast. Is there a trailer for Love Island: All Stars 2026? ITV recently released a teaser trailer for the new series, suggesting there is plenty of unfinished business for the Islanders... You can watch the clip below. View oEmbed on the source website Love Island All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Love Island All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Ray Walters death mystery and Graham Foster return
A sneaky peek at all the big plots in store.
The new year began with a bang in Emmerdale, quite literally, as the crossover with Coronation Street led to game-changing twists and sent storylines off in directions nobody could have predicted. So far in 2026, we’ve had three murders and a resurrection from someone who died six years ago – and we’re only days into the new year! The Corriedale episode left us wondering whether life would ever be the same for the villagers, as they try to manoeuvre a very uncertain future. Read on for RadioTimes.com’s epic preview of what’s coming up in Emmerdale in the next 12 months… Emmerdale 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Ray Walters death mystery and Graham Foster return 1. Who killed Ray Walters? Whodunnit resolved Everyone is glad to see the back of evil Ray Walters (Joe Absolom), but who hated the crime boss enough to actually do him in? Following the reveal of his corpse is in one of Caleb Milligan’s (Will Ash) haulage vans, news of Ray’s death spreads around the village, launching Emmerdale’s first whodunnit of 2026 – with a twist… “Many secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray’s death is finally solved later this month,” confirms Laura Shaw, executive producer of Emmerdale. “Before the end of January, a special week will flashback to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray's demise.” Who’s your money on? Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock)? Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy)? April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan)? Ross Barton (Michael Parr)? 2. Cain Dingle’s cancer hell Fans thought Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) had copped it in Corriedale when he was shot, but even though he was saved in hospital another shock was about to be delivered that changes everything for the village hard man – scans showed he has a mass that looks very worrying to the doctors, which will soon be confirmed as cancerous… “Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026,” reveals Shaw. “Adding to the Dingle family’s devastation, Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) will be arrested for human trafficking, with her arrest timed to coincide with her husband’s diagnosis. Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times and there are set to be repercussions for the whole clan.” 3. Graham Foster’s shock return Another Corriedale surprise was the return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough), who apparently did not die at the hands of Pierce Harris six years ago, as we all thought. How did grim Graham survive, and where has he been? “This is going to be a sensational comeback,” says Shaw. “Graham’s return will have massive consequences for both ex-wife Kim Tate (Claire King), with whom he shares a complex love and hate relationship, and Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), who was about to run away with him. Graham will explain exactly what happened six years ago when he was 'killed', but the question will be whether Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) can ever forgive his father figure for allowing him to believe he was dead”. Graham had Coronation Street newcomer Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) bound and gagged in a van – has he been carving out a living as a hit man? And will his reappearance in the village coincide with Joe’s upcoming wedding to Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley)? Read More: Emmerdale boss teases answers for Graham Foster’s full-time return - and who may never forgive him 4. Charity Dingle’s baby secret exposed Soap pregnancies are rarely straightforward, but has there ever been a more complicated scenario than Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) getting up the duff after a one-night stand with old flame Ross just before an embryo transfer for her to be a surrogate for granddaughter Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill)? Charity’s husband, Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb), thinks he’s the daddy and has agreed not to tell Sarah, unaware of the Ross twist, but it won’t be long before everyone knows the full story, as Shaw divulges: “The truth surrounding Charity's pregnancy is set to blow wide open. With the baby due in spring, the birth may be the event that finally exposes all of Charity's secrets...” 5. Murder and blackmail for the Tates and Sugdens Emmerdale’s feuding families are at it again in 2026, as the rivalry between the Sugdens and the Tates is spectacularly reignited. Killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) is dead, accidentally bumped off by little sister Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) in self-defence, who thinks she’s got away with it. But Joe Tate knows the truth and relishes having a hold over the clan and forcing Robert to do his bidding… “The truth about John's death will be revealed, as Victoria's clever deception, making it look like suicide, will unravel,” continues Shaw. “Evil Joe has damning video evidence, which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler's Farm. Robert (Ryan Hawley) is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence.” Hodgins is set to go on maternity leave at some point in 2026, but what drives her killer character to vanish from the village? 6. Another Robron wedding Robert and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) may be caught up in trying to cover up Vic’s crime, but let’s not forget the boys are newly-engaged after a heart-to-heart on the roadside of the Corriedale car crash. Robron weddings have a history of being dramatic – their first attempt at tying the knot back in 2017 was interrupted by police showing up to arrest Aaron’s granny, Faith Dingle. Their roller coaster of a romance is hurtling towards wedding number three in 2026, but will they get a happy ending? Can they avoid prison for hiding the truth about John’s demise? Or could another crazy ex show up to ruin everything? 7. Kev Townsend returns? Talking of which, fans are keeping their fingers crossed we haven’t seen the last of ex-con Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill). Robert’s prison husband made a big impression, and despite his violent streak and unpredictable temper, the misguided guy has a big heart – and a talent for karaoke, as witnessed in his unforgettable serenading of his soul mate with a Daniel Bedingfield ballad. There’s plenty more to explore with Kev, not least Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) learning he’s his long-lost dad. Actor Coghill’s social media post confirming he’d finished filming generated countless comments praying for his return, so watch this space… 8. Romance blossoms for Vinny Dingle As well as a paternity bomb waiting to go off, Lewis also has a potential love story simmering away on a low heat. Now Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) has confronted his sexuality wobbles, he’s found himself attracted to his housemate. The boys began a game of ‘will they?/won’t they?’ towards the end of 2025, that’s bound to be picked up in 2026. How will overprotective Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah) feel about his best pal Vinny finding romance with a fella for the first time? Could Kammy be jealous that he’s no longer the object of Vin’s affections? 9. Paddy Dingle’s nightmare over Bear Wolf Bear Wolf (Joshua Richardson) being dragged into people trafficking and modern slavery was one of the most unsettling storylines of 2025, and in 2026, the shockwaves will continue to be felt as the community comes to terms with what was going on right under their noses. Paddy Dingle (Dominic Brunt) is desperate to find his missing father, but the nightmare is far from over. “While Paddy is still out searching, the bleak truth is that Bear has been killed by the villainous Celia,” explains Shaw. “This emotional search and tragic discovery will bring Paddy's mental health problems back to the forefront.” The last time Paddy was gripped by depression, he came close to taking his own life… 10. Eric Pollard dies in prison? Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) and Kerry Wyatt’s (Laura Norton) Christmas Eve wedding was one of the most unexpected moments of the year, or possibly the decade, but what does the future hold for this fraudulent marriage? Terminally ill Pollard has only tied the knot with the gobby Geordie for financial reasons - to protect grandson Jacob Gallagher’s (Joe-Warren Plant) inheritance - but jealous Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) still fancies Kerry and has threatened to expose the sham union. Could the couple end up behind bars? Might Pollard die in prison? “Kerry starts to realise this whole idea was a bit rash,” comments Laura Norton, who plays the new Mrs P. “She genuinely cares about Eric, they’re both loveable rogues. It’s a full circle moment because he looked after her daughter, Amy, and she feels she’d want Kerry to do this for him. As for Jai, I don’t think Kerry realised how much he actually cared for her. Who knows what might happen next?” Read more: Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
From EastEnders to Coronation Street: Which soap star has racked up the most appearances?
Who comes up trumps as we kick off 2026, and who could move further up the top 10?
With a collective 188 years on air, and a whopping 36,181 episodes, it's no surprise that the soap stars of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks have become household names. Let's face it, the shows air that frequently that we probably spend more time in the characters' company each week than that of our friends. It goes without saying that Corrie legend William Roache, who has played Ken Barlow since episode one on 9th December 1960 should definitely be up there with the most appearances across the board. But given the ITV soap didn't introduce a third weekly episode until 29 years later 1989, how does he compare with the EastEnders titans, who added their third episode just 9 years into the serial's run? And how do the actors compare with their co-stars? Luckily, RadioTimes.com has done some digging and has all the details. Coronation Street characters episode count With 11,771 episodes to its name, Coronation Street is the longest-running television soap opera in the world. In 2020, Roache was recognised as being the actor to have appeared the longest in one continuous role. But given his episode count has dwindled in recent years, could another character eventually pip Ken to the post? 1. William Roache as Ken Barlow, 4924 episodes since 1960 2. Helen Worth as Gail Chadwick, 4606 episodes between 1974 and 2025 3. Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner, 3983 episodes since 1964 4. Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe, 3934 episodes since 1986 5. Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald, 3828 episodes since 1989 6. Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster, 3867 episodes since 1983 7. Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts, 3456 episodes since 1979 8. Anne Kirkbride as Deirdre Barlow, 3346 episodes between 1972 and 2014 9. Eileen Derbyshire as Emily Bishop, 3303 episodes between 1961 and 2019 10. Thomas Ormson and Jack P Shepherd as David Platt, 3194 episodes since 1990 (Ormson - 364 episodes, Shepherd - 2820 episodes) Emmerdale characters episode count While Chris Chittell has played Pollard for almost 40 years, Dingle fever has dominated the Dales since the '90s and as a result, six members of the unruly clan make Emmerdale's top 10 and push him out of the top spot. The serial started out as a daytime farming drama on the 16th October 1972, following the Sugden family on their homestead. Despite that, only one member of the family appears in the line-up. It should also be noted that characters Cain and Paddy Dingle are just 10 episodes apart from one another. There have been 10,487 episodes to date. 1. Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle, 3956 episodes since 1996 2. Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle, 3521 episodes since 2002 3. Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard, 3473 episodes since 1986 4. Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle, 3320 episodes since 2000 5. Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle, 3310 episodes since 1997 6. Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle, 3145 episodes since 2000 7. Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope, 3051 episodes since 2000 8. Elizabeth Estensen as Diane Sugden, 3025 episodes between 1999 and 2022 9. Steve Halliwell as Zak Dingle, 2930 episodes between 1994 and 2023 10. Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King, 2854 episodes since 2001 EastEnders characters episode count EastEnders is fortunate to have three characters – four, if you include Tracey the barmaid – still in the cast from the show's first episode, which was broadcast on 19th February 1985. Steve McFadden, who has played Phil Mitchell since 1990, is just 11 episodes behind longest-running star Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale. Some names who didn't make the list are Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy), who appeared in just eight less than Wendy Richard's Pauline Fowler when she departed last year, and Lacey Turner's Stacey Slater, who is 20 episodes behind Sonia. There have been 7,258 episodes to date. 1. Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, 3684 episodes since 1985 2. Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell, 3673 episodes since 1990 3. Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts, 2720 episodes since 1985 4. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale, 2283 episodes since 1985 5. June Brown as Dot Branning, 2278 episodes between 1985 and 2020 6. Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell, 2250 episodes since 1998 7. Pam St Clement as Pat Evans, 2189 episodes between 1986 and 2025 8. Jon Peyton-Price, James Alexandrou and James Bye as Martin Fowler, 2087 episodes between 1985 and 2025 (Peyton-Price - 308 episodes, Alexandrou - 755 episodes, Bye - 1033 episodes) 9. Jessie Wallace as Kat Moon, 1998 episodes since 2000 10. Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler, 1949 episodes between 1985 and 2007 Hollyoaks characters episode count Hollyoaks, which began on 23rd October 1995, celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year. Along the way there have been countless spin-offs, so while the main show has totalled 6,665 episodes to date, we've also included character appearances in these 'soap bubbles' as part of their running total. It's no surprise that the iconic Tony Hutchinson tops the list, but how do the other Chester residents compare? 1. Nick Pickard as Tony Hutchinson, 2601 appearances since 1995 2. Adam Booth and Ashley Taylor-Dawson as Darren Osborne, 2046 episodes since 1996 (Booth - 14 episodes, Taylor Dawson - 2032 episodes) 3. Jennifer Metcalfe as Mercedes McQueen, 1768 episodes since 2006 4. Kieron Richardson as Ste Hay, 1710 episodes since 2006 5. Jessica Fox as Nancy Osborne, 1694 episodes since 2005 6. Laura Crossley and Stephanie Waring as Cindy Cunningham, 1522 episodes between 1995 and 2024 (Crossley - 17 episodes, Waring - 1505 episodes) 7. Jimmy McKenna as Jack Osborne, 1458 episodes since 1996 8. Sarah Jayne Dunn as Mandy Richardson, 1346 episodes between 1996 and 2021 9. Anna Passey as Sienna Blake, 1242 episodes since 2012 10. Jamie Lomas as Warren Fox, 1108 episodes since 2006 How does everyone compare? When we compile the above data and look at the top 10 from all four British soaps, unfortunately none of the Hollyoaks cast make the list. Interestingly, Marlon Dingle is less than 30 episodes behind Rita Tanner, and Sally Metcalfe is 22 episodes behind him. Meanwhile, Kevin Webster is just six episodes behind Phil Mitchell. Let the battle commence... 1. William Roache as Ken Barlow, 4924 episodes since 1960 2. Helen Worth as Gail Chadwick, 4606 episodes between 1974 and 2025 3. Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner, 3983 episodes since 1964 4. Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle, 3956 episodes since 1996 5. Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe, 3934 episodes since 1986 6. Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald, 3828 episodes since 1989 7. Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, 3684 episodes since 1985 8. Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell, 3673 episodes since 1990 9. Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster, 3867 episodes since 1983 10. Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle, 3521 episodes since 2002 Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Chris Chibnall on his most controversial Broadchurch decision – and whether the show could ever return
"I think that was a definite shock to people, and very controversial at the time."
Chris Chibnall, the writer behind new Agatha Christie series Seven Dials and the former showrunner of Doctor Who, is also known for creating the smash hit crime-drama Broadchurch, which aired on ITV1 between 2013 and 2017. The first run was very self-contained, so viewers were somewhat surprised when the show returned for a second and third season. However, Chibnall has always stressed that envisioned the series as a three-part story from the off. Now, speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, Chibnall re-affirmed this, but said that he never actually thought "we'd get past episode 2". When asked whether his plans ever change due to the success of season 1, Chibnall said they didn't at all, and that he had always planned for season 2 to follow the court case of the murderer from season 1, Joe Miller – a decision which turned out to be controversial with viewers. Chibnall said: "I think there was such an interesting response in the UK – it didn't happen anywhere else, but in the UK – to season 2, when people realised it wasn't another dead body under the cliffs." He continued: "I always pitched it as that it wasn't a place where lots of murders happened, but mainly also, I wanted to tell - because there'd been a lot of cases in the world that were sort of similar, and the thing I'd observed from reading a lot about it was that the trial process re-traumatised the victims, and that the sense of truth in the justice system was not the most important thing. "And so I wanted to look at that and go, ‘What is that? Can you keep tracking that experience of that family and also those detectives through the process of having to put the killer on trial?’ So I think that was a definite shock to people, and very controversial at the time, but it didn't change. "I was like, ‘That's the story’. And the conversation I had with ITV was very much, ‘There's not another dead body that is going to turn up, and it's not going to be that show. If we want to keep telling the story, then that's the next chapter of the story’. "And I knew then that also the third season would be about sexual assault, because there's a lot of that, and we work very closely with the Dorset sexual assault referral centre. And that was the shape of it in in my mind, so that it didn't just become, lots of bodies on the beach." When asked whether this meant that he never considered returning to the show for a fourth season, Chibnall confirmed that to be the case, although he added: "Sometimes you think, occasionally, over the years, you go, ‘Yeah, is there another story there?’" "But I think you also have to accept when you've caught that lightning in a bottle," he continued. "And I think we really did with Broadchurch, especially now, when you look back at the cast for any of those seasons, and the incredible people we had in it, it's like, you're never going to replicate that. "So it's such a privilege and an honour when a show lands, particularly in that way. But even, I still feel that about Born and Bred, it just landed, and it was a Sunday night fixture for four series. And you have to be careful not to then try and over juice it, or think that you know how the audience receives it, or what they want next, all that kind of stuff. "You're always serving at the grace of the audience, and that changes. And so to just do the thing you've done isn't a guarantee of future success. So sometimes it's just like, ‘It was brilliant that we did that, and we don't need to try and replicate it, you know, five years down the line.'" During his conversation for The Radio Times Writers' Room, Chibnall also spoke about his upcoming series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, as well as his previous projects including Born and Bred, Life on Mars, Doctor Who and Torchwood. Chris Chibnall's interview for The Radio Times Writers' Room will be available to watch in full on Thursday 15th January. All three seasons of Broadchurch are available to watch now on ITVX and Netflix. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials will launch on Netflix on 15th January 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. 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Coronation Street 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Swarla wedding bells to Jodie's secret
Soap boss Kate Brooks reveals the hot plots coming to Weatherfield this year.
The world’s longest-running soap opera has already made history in 2026 thanks to Coronation Street’s epic crossover with stablemate Emmerdale, but that’s just the start of a year that promises to be packed full of dramatic moments for the residents of Weatherfield. As we recover from the events of Corriedale, there's a lot to take in, but we've got everything you need to know. ITV described the crossover episode as "self-contained, but the consequences of the high-stakes drama will have repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever as familiar faces depart and exciting new characters arrive into both soaps." Well, it's certainly done that! So, get ready for RadioTimes.com’s unmissable preview of what’s in store as Corrie’s executive producer Kate Brooks talks us through the top 10 biggest storylines of the year ahead. Coronation Street 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Swarla wedding bells to Jodie's secret 1. Swarla spring wedding joy - so Carla Connor and Lisa Swain WILL reunite “Now Carla Connor and Lisa Swain have dealt with Becky Swain, whose true colours have been revealed for all to see, Swarla will start to make their way back to each other. Obviously, there’s a lot to get past, but their love for each other never faltered throughout Becky’s manipulation. "They were engaged, so wedding bells are certainly ringing in the not-too-distant future, and they’ll get their happy ever after, and the chance to be free from the drama that surrounded Becky. It’s going to be a romantic spring for Carla and Lisa, which will make many people smile!" 2. Evil Theo Silverton exposed as abuse of Todd Grimshaw continues... “Theo Silverton sank to a new low when he allowed Billy Mayhew to die. Going forward, it’s a very complicated place that Todd Grimshaw finds himself in. He was ready to leave Theo after reluctantly confiding in Billy, but going into 2026, he doesn’t feel he has the strength to go through with it. "If he hadn’t spoken to Billy about the abuse, maybe he’d still be alive? That’s what Theo homes in on, even though he’s ravaged by guilt. In his own warped, unhinged way, Theo justifies what he did as being necessary to keep hold of Todd, who he genuinely loves. "To mask his guilt, Theo makes himself a pillar of support to Billy’s loved ones and becomes more manipulative. This relationship is a hard watch at times as it’s an important story to tell, but we can’t sustain this forever. Todd will start to realise maybe all is not what it seems, as will others around him…” 3. Shona Platt’s secret sister Jodie brings the drama and secrets “We now know the mysterious lady with the tattoo from Corriedale is Jodie, Shona Platt’s estranged sister. This younger sibling has been mentioned previously, so we felt the time was right to bring her in and unpack Shona’s backstory. Jodie is complicated and comes with a lot of baggage. The sisterly relationship is quite fraught; there’s some deep resentment, but they have a strong bond. "I think the audience will enjoy Jodie’s sense of mischief and unravelling who she is and what she wants. She’ll bring an awful lot of drama to the Platt household. "Shona and David Platt have also got baby Harper to look after as well so they’re being dragged from pillar to post. "We’ll also reveal Jodie’s link to Emmerdale’s Graham Foster and why she was running for her life, which is a big story that takes us into spring and summer." 4. Debbie Webster takes the rap for Carl over Billy Mayhew's death “We’ve got a long way to go with Debbie Webster’s dementia story, but the drama that unfolded in Corriedale has put her in a precarious situation where she’s determined to take the rap for Carl Webster’s dangerous driving. She’s confused and wants to face her punishment, which could lend itself to a prison sentence, a terrifying prospect if you’re in the early stages of dementia. "Her family is falling apart, Carl and Kevin Webster have never been so splintered, and she’s trying to protect them all. Debbie will need her gal pals, so Glenda Shuttleworth, Christina Boyd, Bernie Winter-Alahan and Sally Metcalfe rally to get her through darker moments as Debbie braces herself for an uncertain future. "She should be on her honeymoon, instead she’s facing the wrath of the community, who believe she is culpable for Billy’s death.” 5. Flash-forward murder mystery to lead into the summer “There’s a special episode in mid-February with a little flash-forward. I know this was done recently on another show, but the idea has been in the making for a long time and gives us a destination for some big stories to come together and be involved in something even bigger. "During the flash forward scene, set a few months into the future, one of our characters has found a dead body on the street – we don’t know who it is, but there will be five potential victims, and we take the audience on a journey to figure out who’s dead and what happened. "It’s very intricate, but essentially it’s a ‘who is it?’ which leads to a ‘who done it?’ It becomes very thriller-esque as we go into the summer and will involve an awful lot of characters; the whole community is impacted. It will keep you guessing until the very end!” 6. Megan Walsh's evil grooming revealed “Megan Walsh’s grooming of teenager Will Driscoll is ongoing, and we want to be as truthful as possible. Sam Blakeman will end up getting embroiled in it all when he potentially gets wind that something is amiss. We’ll see the lengths Megan will go to in order to manipulate Sam and keep him quiet, which will be massively detrimental to Sam’s well-being. Eva Price is in the mix and will be naturally furious when this comes to light, then you’ve got Leanne Battersby and Toyah Habeeb, three very strong, fiery sisters whose boys have been manipulated by someone they considered to be their friend. It will be explosive and a struggle for the family to navigate. How do they overcome these hurdles and protect their children?” 7. Tim Metcalfe's trauma triggered “Will and Megan’s story also involves Tim Metcalfe, who starts to realise that what went on with Trina when he was younger wasn’t right or acceptable. Up until this point, Tim has been quite dismissive about it and not fully realised the extent of what happened. He didn’t feel tarnished; he thought sleeping with an older woman was every young lad’s dream – we want to take Tim and the audience on a similar journey at the same time. Seeing how young and vulnerable Will is makes Tim recognise the truth of his own situation. "Through the course of the story, we’ll delve into the friendship between Tim, Steve McDonald and Ben Driscoll. The subject matter is incredibly serious, but there’s lightness to be had with that dynamic, as fellas being daft and talking nonsense around a dart board is as important as the strong female friendships we have.” 8. Maggie Driscoll's secret Barlow connection revealed “On the subject of the Driscolls, there’s loads more to come with this family, particularly Maggie Driscoll. We know what she is capable of when it comes to protecting her lads at all costs, and that she’s hiding other secrets. Eagle-eyed viewers might have spotted something in the scene when we saw Maggie at the Barlow house – she looked into the cabinet, and her reaction suggested she saw something that made her feel slightly on edge. We will reveal more on that in the upcoming months, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. 9. Bernie Winter-Alahan in turmoil “Bernie watched her son Paul die from MND, which was horrific; now she has to come to terms with son-in-law Billy’s death. Bernie wants to take care of people and be their rock; as a result of that, she’s buried a lot of grief. We rarely see her lose it or burst into tears; she is the strength of that whole family, so we wanted to explore what would happen as she struggles with another loss and how that grief manifests. "She’s been struggling for a long time, and when it eventually erupts, there are consequences. It’s a really muddy, murky story which shows another side of the character we’ve not seen yet. "This will be a test for Bernie and Dev Alahan, who are a very strong couple, and Roy Cropper is embroiled in that story as well. It’s a big start to 2026 for Bernie." 10. More experimental episodes “As well as the flash forward, we will have more episodes in 2026 that break the usual soap format. I think they’re a really interesting way of telling stories. When the plot affords it, or lends itself to taking a more abstract and slightly less conventional approach, then we embrace it. "We have a great team that works hard to ensure everything still feels very story-driven, which is the key to the success of those special or non-linear episodes. Todd and Theo’s behind-closed-doors episode couldn’t have been more ‘kitchen sink drama’ than being in somebody’s living room watching them live their lives. "Whether we’re shooting through the lens of a camera or not, it allowed us to explore and take our time but in a fresh way, and that’s what we’ll continue to do going forward. We need to keep abreast of the competition and stay relevant, fresh and new, while never losing the DNA that makes Corrie so brilliant." Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap? Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX and YouTube from 7am. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale airs disastrous cliffhanger for blackmailed Robert Sugden in early ITVX release
Spoiler warning for Thursday 8th January 202
**Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Thursday 8th January 2026 episode of Emmerdale, available now on ITVX and YouTube.** Emmerdale has left Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) in a very tricky spot in Thursday's episode after he was blackmailed by Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). The ITV soap ended Wednesday's episode with Joe not only blackmailing Robert to hand over Butler's Farm for free to him, but also to plant evidence of Celia Daniels' modern slavery operation in the home of her innocent business partner, Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb). Joe has managed to manipulate Robert because he secretly filmed footage of his sister Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) killing her murderous half-brother John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) in self-defence, but then staged his death as a suicide. Robert agreed already to comply with handing the farm over, despite soulmate Aaron Dingle's (Danny Miller) anger, but was left horrified at Joe's request to try and frame Moira for Celia's crimes. View oEmbed on the source website In Thursday's episode, Robert was adamant that he would not frame Moira, but Joe's attempt to force Moira to sell her shares of the farm to the Tates led him to consider this option. Joe also dangled a sweetener of a six-figure sum for Robert's share. Robert proceeded to leave with the envelope of passports of Celia's trafficked slave workers and struggled with the weight of his dilemma, and did not come clean to Aaron either about what was troubling him. Later in the episode, Robert decided to comply with Joe's commands and was at the farmhouse ready to plant the passports. However, Moria returned home and caught a very suspicious-looking Robert, wondering why he was in her home. Has Robert been rumbled? Producer Laura Shaw said of the story: "The truth about John's death will be revealed, as Victoria's clever deception, making John's death look like suicide, will unravel. "Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler's Farm." She confirmed: "Robert is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence." Sadly, we know that whatever happens next, as Moira is set to be arrested for human trafficking next week. When will the truth come out? Read more: Emmerdale boss teases answers for Graham Foster’s full-time return - and who may never forgive him Emmerdale schedules special flashback week to reveal Ray Walters murderer – as Paddy struggles with Bear's fate Emmerdale confirms prostate cancer story for Cain Dingle – months after wife Moira survives brain tumour Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX and YouTube from 7am. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street favourite charged with Billy Mayhew's death amid naive decision in early ITVX release
Warning: contains spoilers for the episode of Corrie airing Thursday 8th January on ITV and ITVx.
**Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Thursday 8th January 2026 episode of Coronation Street, available now on ITVX and YouTube.** The fallout from Corriedale continued in today's Coronation Street episode, airing Thursday 8th January 2026. All eyes were on Debbie Webster (played by Sue Devaney), who was being set up by her brother, Carl (Jonathan Howard), during the fateful crash. He was drunk-driving behind the wheel of one of the cars primarily involved in the car crash, and the wily villain quickly dragged Debbie into the driver's seat while he scarpered from the scene. Debbie faced a tough interrogation in the police station in today's episode, as the investigating officer pressed hard to find out the truth of what happened. Though it seemed she had an agenda already, and whichever way she questioned, Debbie flustered as she struggled to recall her real story amid her dementia diagnosis; one thing was clear, though, she wasn't going to throw her brother under the bus. Back at Ronnie's (Vinta Morgan), the new husband and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) awaited news from Debbie's police investigation. When the phone rang, it confirmed the worst: she would be charged with death by dangerous driving. View oEmbed on the source website Back at the flat after Debbie returned, the family came to terms with the fact that her court date had been set, with Debbie's future in the balance. It was just about the worst time for Carl to arrive unannounced and ask to stay with Debbie while he got himself back on his feet after a heart attack. Kevin begged Debbie not take in the rogue, but she couldn't turn away her brother and allowed him to stay. Kevin warned, "You'll go to jail because of him." Will she? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
After the Flood season 2 air date confirmed by ITV as disaster thriller returns after shocking twists
ITV has revealed when we can expect After the Flood season 2 to land on our screens – and it’s soon. The second run of the disaster thriller, which will see Sophie Rundle reprise her leading role as detective Jo Marshall, will land on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 18th January at 9pm. Set against the backdrop of the rising threat of flooding and moorland fires, season 2 will follow Jo and her new partner DS Sam Bradley (played by Jill Halfpenny), as they try to track down a killer following the discovery of a body in bizarre circumstances. But Jo's efforts “bring her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal”, the official synopsis teases. “One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town's police force – and her own family – for decades.” Alongside Rundle, additional returning cast members in season 2 include Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Mackie, whose corrupt ways were discovered by Jo in season 1 – only for Mackie to threaten to destroy her family’s reputation if she breathed a word. The season ended on a big cliffhanger as Jo was left debating whether to turn him in or not. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/After-the-Flood-ff9ee9b.jpg" width="6000" height="4002" alt="QUAY STREET PRODUCTIONS FORITV AND ITVX AFTER THE FLOOD SERIES 2 EARLY RELEASE IMAGES Pictured:SOPHIE RUNDLE as Joanna Marshall This image is under copyright of QUAY STREET PRODUCTIONS and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes in your print or online publication. This image cannot be syndicated to any other third party. Please credit ITV. For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 07909906963" title="After the Flood" /> Philip Glenister will also be returning as Mackie’s former ally, Jack Radcliffe, while Faye McKeever will be back as Kelly Kamali. George Bukhari will also return as Keith Kamali, Maui Connock as Sophie Kamali, Tripti Tripuraneni as PC Deepa Das, Heider Ali as DS Babak, Leo Flanagan as Finn, and Jacqueline Boatswain as Sarah Mackie. Meanwhile, new additions this time alongside Halfpenny include Alun Armstrong (Sherwood), Ian Puleston-Davies (Pennyworth) and Matthew McNulty (The Jetty). Anil Desai (The Night Manager season 2) has also joined the cast, alongside Steph De Whalley (Doctor Who), Nathalie Armin (Maigret), Tony Marshall (Sister Boniface Mysteries), Roger Morlidge (The Bank of Dave), Oliver Nelson (Home Fires), Jenny Platt (Waterloo Road) and newcomer Lola Brown. After the Flood season 1 is available to stream now on ITVX. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grantchester season 10 cast: Meet the characters in ITV drama
Everything you need to know about the cast of Grantchester.
Grantchester returns to UK screens with its 10th season – and as ever, there's plenty of drama to keep you entertained. "As DI Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and Reverend Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair) continue to work together as a crime-solving duo in scenic Grantchester, they must also support each other through changing times, family struggles and personal secrets," read the official synopsis. "Alphy feels like he’s found a home, but he’s forced to confront secrets he’s kept close to his chest. Will he be able to let anyone fully in, or must he confront truths about himself first?" Speaking about the relationship between the two leads in the coming episodes, Green said that his character knows Alphy is hiding something. "There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes," he added. Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" Expanding on that, Nair continued: "He’s going through a lot in season 10, he has to face his past again and open up boxes that he kind of thought he had dealt with and locked away. "And so, like anybody when you're dealing with stuff like that, your relationships with the people that you know, like Geordie, are affected, but also with new people..." View Green Video on the source website Alongside Green and Nair, a number of other returning faces feature in the show's penultimate season, plus a number of new guest stars too, as is tradition. Read all about them below in our guide to the cast and characters in Grantchester. Grantchester season 10 main cast Robson Green as Geordie Keating Rishi Nair as Alphy Kotteram Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs Chapman Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman Al Weaver as Leonard Finch Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe Melissa Johns as Miss Scott Bradley Hall as Larry Peters Robson Green plays Geordie Keating Who is Geordie Keating? A gruff police detective. Geordie and his partner Cathy have had their fair share of challenges as a couple, but now appear to be in a good place. They have four children together. Following the arrival of new vicar Alphy, with whom he didn't get along with at first, a solid bond has since developed between the pair. Where have I seen Robson Green before? One half of '90s singing duo Robson and Jerome, Green's television CV includes prominent roles like Dr Tony Hill in Wire in the Blood and Dave Ticket in Soldier Soldier; more recently he played Teddy in BBC One drama Age Before Beauty. He's also fronted numerous fishing programmes, including Robson Green: Extreme Fisherman. Rishi Nair plays Alphy Kotteram Who is Alphy Kotteram? Grantchester's new vicar following Will's exit in season 9. He is anti-police," Nair previously told RadioTimes.com and other press. "He has this kind of perception about the institution. Growing up as a brown man in the '40s and '50s in Britain, his experience with the police would have been very different to the previous two vicars." But he does become friends with Geordie, in spite of that, and together they solve a raft of crimes. Where have I seen Rishi Nair before? He's best known for Hollyoaks. Nair has also appeared in Count Abdulla and The Marlow Murder Club. Kacey Ainsworth plays Cathy Keating Who is Cathy Keating? Geordie's partner. "In the domestic realm, Cathy and Geordie are on a more equal footing, which is good, because they’ve had quite a lot of ups and downs," said Ainsworth of the couple. Where have I seen Kacey Ainsworth? The actress played Little Mo in EastEnders, and has previously starred in Holby City’s police spin-off Holby Blue. She also played the gentle-natured Miss Gullet in the revamp of popular '90s children’s show The Worst Witch. Tessa Peake-Jones plays Mrs Chapman Who is Mrs Chapman? Formerly Mrs Maguire (she married again in season 3), Mrs Chapman is a devout housekeeper and fiercely religious. She has no qualms about ruffling feathers when she deems it appropriate. Where have I seen Tessa Peake-Jones? The actress is perhaps best known as Raquel Turner in legendary sitcom Only Fools and Horses, but Peake-Jones has also starred as Sue Bond in Doctors, Sheila in Unforgotten and Imelda Cousins in Holby City. Nick Brimble plays Jack Chapman Who is Jack Chapman? Mrs C's husband. The pair grew up together in Grantchester, and he went on to work in India after the war, becoming a successful businessman. Where have I seen Nick Brimble before? You might recognise him as Little John from Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner. He also appeared in A Knight’s Tale with Heath Ledger. Al Weaver plays Leonard Finch <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/01/Grantchester-Al-be9b378.jpg" width="3980" height="2654" alt="A man in a tailored blue three-piece suit stands in a doorway beneath cascading purple wisteria. He adjusts his cuff while looking slightly to the side. The doorway is set in a pale wall with a dark wooden door and a lantern-style wall light. Pink and white hydrangeas and green foliage surround the entrance, creating a calm, elegant garden setting." title="Grantchester" /> Who is Leonard Finch? He's friends with ex-Grantchester vicar Will and a former curate who previously kept his sexuality a secret. Season 6 saw a dramatic reversal of circumstances for him when he was outed following a seaside holiday with boyfriend Daniel. Leonard now runs a halfway house. Where have I seen Al Weaver before? Weaver has starred in Colette, Peterloo and The Hollow Crown, and recently played James Edwards in the Mike Bartlett series Press. Oliver Dimsdale plays Daniel Marlowe Who is Daniel Marlowe? Leonard's boyfriend. He was manipulated by a nefarious street preacher last season, which almost destroyed his relationship with Leonard. Where have I seen Oliver Dimsdale before? He played the Prince of Wales in Downton Abbey, Peter Eaton in White House Farm, Mr Keen in Mr Selfridge, and Louis Trevelyan in He Knew He Was Right. Melissa Johns plays Miss Scott <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/01/Grantchester-S10-e349292.jpg" width="2649" height="1766" alt="A woman with a neat, shoulder-length blonde bob looks intently at a man whose back is to the camera. She wears a muted pink-and-grey check dress with short puffed sleeves. Her expression is serious and slightly concerned. The scene is softly lit indoors, with shelves and a blurred background suggesting a modest, period-style room." title="Grantchester S10" /> Who is Miss Scott? A police secretary. Geordie and co would be lost without her consummate organisational skills. What else has Melissa Johns been in? Coronation Street, The Interceptor and Life are just some of the titles she's appeared in. Bradley Hall plays DC Larry Peters <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/01/Bradley-Hall-plays-DC-Larry-Peters-a771759.jpg" width="3177" height="2118" alt="Outdoors by a river, a woman in a fitted purple jacket stands facing a man in a grey suit and patterned tie. She holds a small object—possibly a ring—between her fingers as she gestures while speaking. The man looks at her with a tentative, attentive expression. Sunlight filters through green trees behind them, and the water and foliage create a calm, natural backdrop." title="Bradley Hall plays DC Larry Peters" /> Who is DC Larry Peters? Geordie's colleague. He has a habit of irritating his boss. Larry is also dating Miss Scott. What else has Bradley Hall been in? He's also appeared in Dalgliesh and The Singapore Grip. Additional cast includes: The younger Keating children are played by Rubie-Rose Fearfield, Rose Allen and Carter-Jae O'Neil. Grantchester season 10 guest stars Episode 1 Christie Russell-Brown as Meg Grey - a librarian who Alphy takes a shine to. Neil Stuke (The Bill, Paranoid, Doctor Foster) as Reg Wait - he's shot dead at the Grantchester Easter fair. He had suffered with depression for years. Maggie O'Neill (EastEnders, Peak Practice, Shameless) as Mavis Andrews - Reg's fiancée. Unlike her partner, she has a sunny disposition. Gemma Page (Peaky Blinders) as Eliza Wait - Reg's sister. Neal Barry (Doctors, Dream Team) as Silas Jennings - he knows Mavis and is questioned by the police. Episode 2 Christie Russell-Brown as Meg Grey - a librarian who Alphy takes a shine to. Stuart Bowman (Rebus, Versailles) as Bishop Aubrey Grey. Olivia Gleaves as Christina Parsons - a university student who is found dead. Joseph Potter (Outrageous) as Peter Grayson - Christina's boyfriend. He's a janitor at Christina's university. Peter also has a criminal record. Guy Henry (Holby City, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Rogue One) as Professor Aldo - he teaches at the university where Christina studies. Maya Sondhi (Line of Duty) as Professor Joshi - Aldo's colleague. They do not like one another. Paul Storrs (Blue Lights) as Terry Betts - another university student. He admires Christina greatly. Grantchester season 10 will premiere on Wednesday 7th January at 9pm on ITV1. Grantchester seasons 1-9 are available to stream on ITVX in the UK. Add Grantchester to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Jodie in Coronation Street? Identity and Platt connection revealed in ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
We now finally know the identity of Emmerdale returnee Graham Foster's (Andrew Scarborough) mystery hostage Jodie (Olivia Frances Brown) in Coronation Street. The character first appeared during the epic Corriedale crossover at the beginning of the week, following a multi-vehicle pile-up on a dark and stormy road in Connelton. A van joined the queue of traffic that was backed up along the thoroughfare due to the closure of the M62, and the sinister-looking driver – later revealed to be Graham – wasn't best pleased. He glanced backwards at a tied and bound woman in the back. Fortunately, by the end of the instalment, she managed to escape and ran off into the nearby woodland. Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) wasn't far behind and called out for her to stop, and when she turned backwards, she lost her footing and hit a tree. As he inspected cable ties around her wrists, we saw an intriguing tattoo that matched the one that Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) has on her back. Now in Hotten General, it was surely only a matter of time before the women came face-to-face. In today's episode, Shona and husband David (Jack P Shepherd) were concerned ahead of her operation. Having gone into premature labour, she needed the surgery to ensure her baby – who has a potentially cancerous mass on her neck – would survive. Fortunately, the procedure was a success and the couple gathered in the intensive care unit to watch over their little one. Shona had decided not to choose a name in case she didn't survive, but David had already thought of something. Having spoken to the doctor who had performed the op earlier in the day, David took inspiration from his surname – Harper. Outside, Jodie peered through the blinds, having first noticed Shona being wheeled through the corridors. The nurse noticed her intrigue, and asked whether she was a proud mother of one of the babies in ICU. Jodie explained she wasn't a mother, but an auntie. How will Shona react to seeing her sister, and why are they estranged? Will we finally learn what she has to do with Graham? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale boss teases killer cover-up story for Robert and Victoria Sugden after John's brutal death
Laura Shaw reveals all on the next twist in the storyline.
Warning: Contains spoilers for today's episode of Emmerdale which airs on ITV1 at 8pm or can be streamed now on ITVX. Series producer Laura Shaw has revealed more on an intriguing twist following the murder of John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). The closing scenes of the soap's highly-anticipated crossover with Coronation Street revealed that the villain had been killed by his own sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins), with yesterday's episode explaining how it happened. Following a multi-vehicle pile-up, he attempted to go on the run again and had tried to silence her, but during their scuffle, she drove a syringe into his neck. Little did she realise, in the woodland, Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) was watching from afar and recording her wiping the evidence from the weapon, to make it look like John had taken his own life. The truth about John's death will be revealed, as Victoria's clever deception, making John's death look like suicide, will unravel," Shaw explains. Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler's Farm." She also teased that her brother Robert (Ryan Hawley) could try to cover her tracks. Robert is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence." In today's episode, the family feared that it would only be a matter of time before the police came knocking on her door and arrested her for the crime. Vic was stunned to learn that Joe had only offered to take Robert to the crash site on the promise that he could take control of her share of Butler's. Joe then showed her the video, and is now planning to use it as a blackmail device. Later, Joe revealed to Robert that he was planning to frame Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) for Celia Daniels's (Jaye Griffiths) human trafficking opperation, and he wanted to help him get total control of the land. Will Robert go through with it? Read more: Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grantchester's Robson Green says Alphy's "secret" will "fracture" his relationship with Geordie
"There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy..."
Season 10 of ITV period drama Grantchester is set to test the relationship between long-serving detective Geordie Keating and new vicar Alphy Kottaram. The pair got off to a rocky start after the reverend was initially mistaken for a burglar while moving into the vicarage in season 9, which resulted in him punching Geordie square in the face. But eventually, the friction between them cooled to a simmer and then disappeared entirely – and before long, they'd settled into a rhythm that grew into a friendship. But as revealed by Robson Green when speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of season 10's UK debut, Alphy has "a secret... [that] really fractures" both his bond with Geordie and his friendships with the people around them. "When Alphy first turns up, we [Geordie and Alphy] are sat in the pub and I say, 'What's your secret, Alphy?' And he went, 'I don't have one. I'm a strait-laced guy.' "But Geordie knows there's something. There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes." Green's costar, Rishi Nair, went on to explain how that is connected to Alphy's love life. Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" "Since we last saw Alphy, he's kind of been playing the field a little bit, and I think what it comes down to for Alphy is that he finds it hard to be in a relationship," he said. "I think he is afraid of being in a relationship and settling down with one person because of things that have happened to him in his life. "But he does want to find someone. He confides in Geordie. He says, 'I want what you and Cathy have.' He does want that. And then eventually he meets somebody that could potentially be that for him. But it's just whether he's in that right place and that frame of mind to be able to give himself to someone else." Nair went on: "He’s going through a lot in season 10, he has to face his past again and open up boxes that he kind of thought he had dealt with and locked away. "And so, like anybody when you're dealing with stuff like that, your relationships with the people that you know, like Geordie, are affected, but also with new people. His relationship with this new person that he's met is also tested." The show's upcoming instalment – which has already aired in the US – is also its penultimate, with Geordie and Alphy once again working together "as a crime-solving duo in scenic Grantchester". But "they must also support each other through changing times, family struggles and personal secrets", reads the official synopsis. "Alphy feels like he's found a home, but he’s forced to confront secrets he's kept close to his chest. Will he be able to let anyone fully in, or must he confront truths about himself first?" Grantchester season 10 will premiere on Wednesday 7th January at 9pm on ITV1. Grantchester seasons 1-9 are available to stream on ITVX in the UK. Add Grantchester to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale boss teases answers for Graham Foster’s full-time return - and who may never forgive him
The shady character made a stunning return during Corriedale.
Producer Laura Shaw has confirmed we will get answers on how Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) has returned to Emmerdale. The ITV soap aired a shocking return from the dead for the complicated character, who was first introduced in 2017 as the enforcer and father figure of businessman Tom Waterhouse, later revealed to be a scheming Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). In Monday’s Corriedale episode, we saw a hooded figure observe a disastrous car pile-up while keeping a mysterious woman named Jodie bound and gagged in the back of his van. The same figure was later seen standing over an unconscious Joe before returning to the van and finding Jodie had escaped. Later, the figure was shown to be Graham, and he was watching over Joe receiving treatment at Hotten General Hospital. Graham then placed a call to back out of a job for someone. Naturally, we are full of questions, but importantly, is Graham back for good? Series producer Laura Shaw confirmed: “A familiar face is returning to the village full-time! None other than Graham Foster will make a sensational comeback.” Of course, some people will be impacted more than others by Graham’s return from the dead after being apparently murdered in a high-profile whodunnit storyline in January 2020 by his girlfriend Rhona Goskirk’s (Zoe Henry) evil ex-husband Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather). Shaw teased: “His return will have massive repercussions for both Kim, with whom he shares a complex love and hate relationship, and Rhona, who was about to run away with him.” Of course, fans as well as the characters who Graham was close to will have a lot of questions about how he is alive, considering how violent his end seemed - and how we saw his corpse. “Graham will explain exactly what happened six years ago when he was ‘killed’,” revealed Shaw, “but the question will be whether Joe can ever forgive his father-figure for allowing him to believe he was dead.” There certainly will be no end of drama when Graham returns, but we’ll have to wait and see what he’s been up to… Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist 13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode Corriedale airs two shocking deaths for Emmerdale villain and Coronation Street favourite Emmerdale legend makes shocking return from the dead in explosive Corriedale twist Emmerdale fan-favourite confirms exit from soap after three months as co-stars urge him to return Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX from 7am. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale confirms prostate cancer story for Cain Dingle – months after wife Moira survives brain tumour
Corriedale brought new storylines to light.
Amid the drama of Corriedale, there was a quieter, more sombre, moment for Cain Dingle (played by Jeff Hordley). The Emmerdale favourite was caught up with the drama of the crossover episode when he went on the hunt for evil John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Unfortunately, while John was arguing with Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), a shotgun was fired, and caught Cain in the midriff. Later in the episode, while Cain was recovering from the non-fatal shot, the doctor explained how they had found some cancer during the scan process. Confirming the extent of the storyline and that Cain will have prostate cancer, producer Laura Shaw told press including RadioTimes.com: "The Dingle family are set to face huge repercussions [in the aftermath of CorrieDale] and Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026. "Adding to their devastation, Moira will be arrested for human trafficking, with her arrest timed to coincide with her husband's diagnosis. Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times." Fans will also recall Moira (Natalie J Robb) suffered with her own terrible diagnosis in 2025. She was diagnosed with a meningioma, a non-cancerous brain tumour which affected her memory, personality changes, confusion, seizures and more. Elsewhere in Emmerdale this year, fans can expect some fallout from the unexpected return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) back from the dead. Plus, with both Bear (Joshua Richards), Ray (Joe Absolom) and John dead, there's going to be plenty of police suspicion on all the residents of Emmerdale... Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale schedules special flashback week to reveal Ray Walters murderer – as Paddy struggles with Bear's fate
We will find out exactly what happened to the conflicted villain Ray Walters.
The killer of villainous Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) will be revealed on Emmerdale later this month. The ITV soap aired a dramatic first few episodes for 2026 as Ray murdered his crime boss mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) before going on to turn up as a corpse himself in the episode preceding the big Corriedale crossover event. What exactly happened to Ray before this is a mystery, and the soap has presented several suspects as to who could have killed him – from the loved ones of exploited teens April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle), to Ray's love interest Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy), and many more. Now, series producer Laura Shaw has confirmed that answers will be on the way regarding Ray's exit. "Following the discovery of Ray’s body, villagers' secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray’s death is finally solved," revealed Shaw. "Before the end of January, a special week will flashback to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray's demise." The promotional image released by the soap also confirms five key suspects: Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brent), Dylan's guardian and the son of Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), who Ray had kept in modern slavery; Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), April's stepmother; Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), April's father; Laurel Thomas, Ray's girlfriend who discovered his true nature; and Ross Barton (Mike Parr), the lover of April's late mother, Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth). Is one of these five villagers the person who killed criminal Ray? Of course, if that wasn't enough, Paddy will have to face a dark truth as he searches for answers about his missing dad, Bear. Celia previously gloated to Ray that she had killed Bear, and Ray was seen observing a lifeless Bear in a follow-up scene. Shaw notes: "While Paddy is still out searching for his missing father, the bleak truth is that Bear has been killed by the villainous Celia. "This emotional search and tragic discovery will bring Paddy's mental health problems back to the forefront." Fans know that Paddy has struggled with his mental health in recent years and was close to suicide at one stage. Will any of those hurt by Celia and Ray ever recover? Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist 13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode Corriedale airs two shocking deaths for Emmerdale villain and Coronation Street favourite Emmerdale legend makes shocking return from the dead in explosive Corriedale twist Emmerdale fan-favourite confirms exit from soap after three months as co-stars urge him to return Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX from 7am. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 7pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) – one of Emmerdale's most twisted villains – was killed off in yesterday's Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale. His reign of terror may now finally be over, but there are set to be some serious repercussions in the aftermath. As viewers saw, John's husband Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) turned the tables and held him at gunpoint, instructing him to drive to Hotten Police Station and hand himself in. John wasn't prepared to give up without a fight and tried to wrestle the weapon out of his hands, taking his hands off the wheel and crashing into Corrie's Swain family. He then raced off into the woods, knocked out copper Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) and shot Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). However, by the end of the episode, he was dead. Sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) was stood over his body, clearly responsible for the act. Today's episode offered us some flashbacks to piece together what had happened. Vic was visited by John, who ordered her and young son Harry to flee the country with him and Aaron, and attempted to sedate them both until he had formed his plan. Vic attempted to rush away, but he grabbed her and injected the meds into her neck. Out cold, once she woke up, she made her way to the woodland to track him down. A scuffle ensued when she finally found him, and when he tried to silence her, she cut him in the neck with a syringe. Terrified of the consequences, she wiped evidence off the article and then planted it in his hand. Little did she realise, someone was watching from afar, and recording the whole ordeal – Joe Tate (Ned Porteous)! Will he use this information against her? Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Corriedale overnight ratings revealed after crossover skipped early ITVX release
The special episode saw characters from Corrie and Emmerdale caught up in a multi-vehicle pile-up.
ITV aired its hotly-anticipated Corriedale special last night (Monday 5th January) – and now we have the overnight ratings. The special, which saw the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide in an hour-long episode that aired on ITV1 at 8pm and wasn’t released early on ITVX or YouTube, was a huge hit with fans, averaging 4.2million viewers, and peaking with 4.7 million. That is the highest live TV ratings for a soap in over a year, and the biggest TV peak audience for a soap since 2022 (excluding Christmas Day episodes). The figures also mark the highest live TV audience for any drama across any broadcaster or streamer since Call the Midwife in February 2025, and ITV’s highest TV audience since I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! The special episode saw characters from both ITV soaps caught up in a multi-vehicle pile-up, and it was certainly a dramatic one as two characters met their ends, a soap legend received a harrowing diagnosis and a major character from Emmerdale’s past made a surprising return. In the aftermath of the episode, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be moving to new slots in the ITV schedule, with both soaps set to air five half-hour episodes per week. Emmerdale viewers will be able to tune into the programme at 8pm, while Corrie fans will have to wait until 8.30pm to catch the drama. The change to ITV’s soap scheduling, called the soap “power hour”, launched with Corriedale last night. Speaking about the schedule change during a red carpet appearance for the launch of the special episode, Emmerdale star Chris Bisson, who plays Jai Sharma, told Leeds Live: "All the fans have been waiting for the two shows to collide and now we get it to kick off our new schedule on ITV. That 'soap power hour'." He continued: "No more moaning that they are shifting Corrie around because of the football and nobody knows when it is on – all that kind of stuff. We all know where we are up to now – 8pm to 9pm everyday of the week." Read more: Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on "mind-blowing" stunt episode Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
All the comings and goings in the lively village in 2026.
We've finally arrived at 2026 in Emmerdale - and there have been some big changes. The year has started with a bang with the departure of Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), while Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) stabbed his evil adopted mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) to death to end her cycle of abuse, before being murdered himself. However, there will be more changes in the village in 2026.. Read on for your essential guide from RadioTimes.com to the latest Emmerdale cast news that you absolutely need to know. Emmerdale cast: Who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Emmerdale can be found below. Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard Claire King as Kim Tate Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Sugden James Hooton as Sam Dingle Ned Porteous as Joe Tate Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas Lucy Pargeter as Chastity "Chas" Dingle Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle Nick Miles as Jimmy King Jack Downham as Noah Dingle Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton Rebecca Bakes as Angelica King Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher Luca Hoyle as Elliot Windsor Harvey Rogerson as Leo Goskirk Huey Quinn as Kyle Winchester Kai Assi as Archie Breckle Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield Mike Parr as Ross Barton Jonny McPherson as Dr Liam Cavanagh Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Amy Walsh as Tracy Robinson Charlie Munro Joyce as Carl Holliday Arthur Cockroft as Moses Dingle Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield Tilly-Rue Foster as Dotty Thomas Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle Bobby Dunsmoir as Isaac Dingle Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher James Moore as Ryan Stocks Rebecca Sarker as Dr Manpreet Sharma Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher Bradley Johnson as Vinnie Dingle Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor Bella James as Eve Dingle Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie Boyd Kevin Mathurin as Charles Anderson Louise Jameson as Mary Goskirk William Ash as Caleb Miligan Flo Wilson as Claudette Anderson Beth Cordingly as Ruby Miligan Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden Georgia Jay as Steph Miligan Fred Kettle as Dylan Penders Shebz Miah as Kammy Hadiq Bradley Riches as Lewis Barton Joe Absolom as Ray Walters Here are the following changes ahead of the regular cast. LEAVING Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) When is Victoria Sugden leaving? TBC. Actress Isabel Hodgins will soon be taking maternity leave from Emmerdale following the wonderful news that she is expecting a baby. Isabel revealed to The Mirror: “I will miss it. I love the people there, but I’ve worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I’ve done what I’ve wanted to do and been selfish with my career. “Now, it’s time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there’s still FaceTime, so they won’t forget me!” So, how will Victoria leave the village? Well, given that Victoria is responsible for killing villainous half-brother John, we're worried! Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google RETURNING Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay) When is Steph Miligan returning? TBC. Ruby and Caleb's daughter, Steph Miligan, recently fled Emmerdale to start afresh and get away from her trauma and heartache. However, actress Georgia Jay is off on her maternity leave, which means that Steph won't be away from the village permanently. Will Steph be in a better place when she returns? Who has left Emmerdale in 2026? The following characters departed in 2026. Kev Townsend Celia Daniels Ray Walters John Sugden Who has left Emmerdale in 2025? The following characters departed in 2025. Wendy Posner Anthony Fox Tom King (Guest) Suzy Merton Amy Wyatt Leyla Harding Dylan (Guest) Ella Forster Brenda Walker Cathy Hope Nate Robinson (Guest) Gail Loman Cara Robinson (Guest) Bernice Blackstock (Guest) Faith Dingle (Guest) Who has left Emmerdale in 2024? The following characters departed in 2024. Heath Hope Lisa Dingle (Guest, voice) Damon "Harry" Harris (Guest) Amit Sharma Gus Malcolms Ethan Anderson Nicky Miligan Suni Sharma Josh Cope (guest) Samson Dingle Emma Barton (Guest) Nate Robinson Helen Fox (Guest) Tom King Amelia Spencer Esther Spencer Daz Spencer (Guest) Will Taylor Jade Garrick (Guest) Who has left Emmerdale in 2023? The following characters departed Emmerdale in 2023. Priya Sharma Amba Metcalfe Marcus Dean Ally Naomi Walters Marshall Hamston Rishi Sharma Georgia Sharma Colin Hamston Dan Spencer Victor Anderson Craig Reed Bernice Blackstock David Metcalfe Theo Metcalfe Damon "Harry" Harris Chloe Harris Reuben Harris Zak Dingle Who left Emmerdale in 2022? The following characters have departed Emmerdale in 2022. Gavin Ellis Chapman DS Rogers Carol Butler Meena Jutla Jason Denshaw Alex Moore Kit Sandra Flaherty Faith Dingle PC Harriet Finch Liv Dingle Diane Sugden Al Chapman Who else will be in the village by the end of the year? 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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2026.
With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. We have now started 2026 in earnest, following the shocking death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) during the crossover event with Emmerdale, Corriedale. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months. So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes. Coronation Street cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below. William Roache as Ken Barlow Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts Ben Price as Nick Tilsley Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne David Neilson as Roy Cropper Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs Antony Cotton as Sean Tully Sam Aston as Chesney Brown Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor Alison King as Carla Connor Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson Mikey North as Gary Windass Patti Clare as Mary Taylor Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr. Peter Gunn as Brian Packham Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Price William Flanagan as Joseph Brown Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt Sair Khan as Alya Nazir Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner Joshua Leavy as Harry Platt Aurora Bradshaw as Susie Price Julie Goulding as Shona Platt Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman Sally Carman as Abi Webster Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer Jason Callender as James Bailey Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis James Cartwright as Theo Silverton Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster Raphael Akuwudike as Ollie Driscoll Amy Cudden as Becky Swain Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll Pauline McGlynn as Maggie Driscoll Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll Beth Nixon as Megan Walsh Olivia Frances-Brown as Jodie Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast. LEAVING Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027. Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline. Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020. A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline." They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house. "There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years." The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen. The storyline has since been confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until at least 2027. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Who has left Coronation Street in 2026? The following characters have left Coronation Street in 2026. Billy Mayhew Who has left Coronation Street in 2025? The following characters departed Coronation Street in 2025. Mason Radcliffe Matty Radcliffe (Guest) Brie Benson (Guest) Gus Deering (Guest) Anthea Deering (Guest) Eric Sandford (Guest) Yasmeen Nazir Tommy Orpington (Guest) Max Turner Rob Donovan Daisy Midgeley Julie Carp Bobby Crawford PC Craig Tinker Eileen Grimshaw Jason Grimshaw (Guest) Mick Michaelis Lou Michaelis Logan Radcliffe (Guest) Aadi Alahan Noah Hedley (Guest) Jenny Bradley Pete Lang (Guest) Dee Dee Bailey Gail Chadwick (Guest) Who has left Coronation Street in 2024? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024. Sarge Bailey (Guest) Moses Ekundayo Harvey Gaskell Violet Wilson (Guest) Eliza Woodrow Simon Barlow Nathan Curtis Tommy Orpington Beth Tinker Rowan Cunliffe Nicky Wheatley Dorian Pop Alina Pop Stu Carpenter Damon Hay Paul Foreman Sabrina Adetiba Joel Deering Rowan Cunliffe Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence) Jesse Chadwick Gail Chadwick Who has left Coronation Street in 2023? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023. Griff Reynolds Jacob Hay Mike Hargrave Esther Hargrave Teddy Thompkins Cilla the Cincilla Daryan Zahawi Rufus Donahue Faye Windass Jackson Hodge Miley Hodge Justin Rutherford Karen Rutherford Aggie Bailey Aaron Sandford Geoffrey "Spider" Nugent Isabella Benvenuti Henry Newton Shelly Rossington Stephen Reid Darren Vance Courtney Vance Crystal Hyde Peter Barlow Who left Coronation Street in 2022? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022. Ted Spear Marrium Nazier Clint Stubbins Linda Hancock Grace Vickers Lydia Chambers Jon Spear Emma Brooker Laura Neelan Elsie Ben Chancellor Imran Habeeb Cathy Matthews Nicky Wheatley Camilla Perrin Mimi Halliday Frank Bardsley Phill Whittaker Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination) Saira Habeeb Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination) Kelly Neelan Leo Thompkins James Bailey Martha Fraser Wendy Crozier Harvey Gaskell Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year? Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch check out our TV Guide. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death
Betsy visits Becky, David and Shona invite Jodie to stay and Summer struggles with her grief.
The drama never stops for the residents of Coronation Street, and in the week after the impressive Emmerdale crossover, there's still a lot to unpack. Becky Swain's (Amy Cudden) reign of terror may finally be over when furious daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin) visits her in prison, and as for Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), she's on the wrong side of one local who blames her for Billy Mayhew's (Daniel Brocklebank) death. But will she listen to brother Carl (Jonathan Howard) and plead guilty? Elsewhere, newcomer Jodie (Olivia Frances Brown) makes herself very comfortable at the Platt residence, and Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) fears she may be pregnant with pupil Will Driscoll's (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) baby. Here's a look at everything happening in Coronation Street next week between Monday, 12th and Friday, 16th January. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Betsy Swain visits Becky in prison Betsy is furious to hear that Becky intends to take Lisa down with her, and goes to visit her wicked mother in prison. She's infuriated by her behaviour and without mincing her words, tells her how she really feels. Becky is left enraged, but will she follow through with her threat? The next day, Carla goes to check on Betsy, who begs her to move back into No. 6. Can she move on from the fact Lisa seemed to be reunited with her ex-wife during her absence? 2. David and Shona Platt have a new housemate Having spent the week watching David and Shona from afar, Jodie stuns the couple by revealing she was in the same crash as they were. The newcomer is discharged from hospital but begins to suffer a panic attack, and David is concerned to hear she has nowhere to stay. Taking her home to No. 8, he introduces her to Bethany and Lily, with the latter instantly taking a liking to her. It soon becomes clear that Jodie is getting her feet firmly under the table. When David and Shona return from visiting daughter Harper, they realise she's clashed with Nick. During the altercation they find that her wrist is bruised, but Jodie is reluctant to explain and says that she was escaping an abusive relationship. Is she telling the truth, or is there more to her past with Emmerdale's Graham Foster than meets the eye? The next day, as David and Shona gaze at Harper, an alarm sounds and they learn that she has to have an urgent blood transfusion. Will the youngster be ok? 3. Carl Webster pressures Debbie into confessing While Ryan looks over the hotel accounts, he realises that Carl has been squirrelling money away into his own account for months. He explains all to Debbie, who later confronts her brother about his misdemeanours. Meanwhile, Ronnie is worried that his wife will ignore her solicitor's advice to plead not guilty to causing the accident, and is terrified at the prospect of losing her so soon after they married. Little does he realise, Carl is dripping poison into Debbie's ear, and is trying to get her to confess to everything. She's reluctant to listen to her husband, Kevin and Bernie, and is adamant that her actions caused Billy's death. The next day, Summer is looking for someone to blame and points the finger at her, furious to see her enjoying a laugh with Ronnie. 4. Megan Walsh fears she may be pregnant with Will Driscoll's baby It's a dramatic week for Megan, as Will's jealousy over her relationship with Daniel intensifies. He's forced to mask his fury when he spots the new couple heading into No. 1 with a birthday cake and presents for Bertie. Later, he's unable to control himself and confronts Megan as she walks out of the corner shop, hiding something in her bag. He wants to know whether Megan stayed at Daniel's flat, and she struggles to find an answer. During Bertie's party, Alya looks for candles in her handbag and pulls out a pregnancy test! But is the potential baby Will's, or Daniel's? The next day, Daniel is furious to see that someone has vandalised Ken's car, spray painting a rude symbol on the bodywork. Megan immediately knows who is to blame, and chastises Will for his immaturity. There's a lot on her mind, and she heads to Victoria Gardens for some alone time. Leanne and Eva find her sobbing, but will she tell them her predicament? 5. Todd Grimshaw and Summer Spellman struggle with his grief for Billy Mayhew Theo is awash with guilt after causing Billy's death, and has begrudgingly let Summer stay at the corner shop flat. When she arrives home with a photo of her deceased father figure, suggesting they display at his funeral, Theo's forced to put on an empathetic smile. Todd has no idea where to begin with Billy's eulogy, and when an ambulance arrives at the undertakers to deliver his body, Summer breaks down in tears. Will the truth ever be outed? Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist
Ray's death causes shockwaves around the village, and one resident is brought in for questioning...
The deaths of Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) have huge repercussions for the residents of Emmerdale next week. One resident implies that Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) may have been in on their scheme and she's soon arrested, while Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) is chief suspect when Ray's body is found in the back of his van. Meanwhile, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) and Paddy Dingle (Domitnic Brunt) struggle in the wake of recent events. Here's a look at everything happening between Monday 12th and Friday 16th January. 5 Emmerdale spoilers for next week 1. The police arrest Moira Dingle for human trafficking Police swarm the village and dart up to Butler's Farm to interview the staff, now aware that Celia and Ray were operating a modern slavery operation from a neighbouring property. Moira goes to collect Cain from hospital, while Robert and Vic try their utmost to paint her in a positive light during their interview. Sneaky Joe doesn't realise what he's done when he implies that she may not be the innocent party. When she arrives home, DS Walsh pushes her for answers over her working relationship with Celia, and a search warrant is issued. Moira doesn't stop their investigations, confident that there's nothing to hide, but as viewers know – there is! When Celia forced Bear to bury Anya in the field, she wrapped her body in one of Moira's blankets. Will they find this shocking 'evidence'? Later, Moira is carted away by the police, and Caleb helps Cain find the best lawyer possible. 2. Jai Sharma is chief suspect following the murder of Ray Walters The police also search the depot, as part of their query into the drugs pushing that Celia and Ray were involved in. They're convinced that Caleb Miligan International must have had some part to play in shifting the narcotics around. Jai, Caleb and Billy are stunned when Ray's body is found in a van, and are under pressure when the police try to work out just who might have had access to the vehicle. Caleb is convinced that somebody working at the depot is a killer, but Jai is convinced that Celia is the one responsible. The next day, DC Stewart asks whether there's any unusual connection between Jai and Ray, and takes note when Caleb tells them about his previous marriage to Laurel. 3. Ray's death looms over Laurel Thomas Laurel and Arthur are stunned to hear that Ray's body has been found, and she heads to church to pray. She tears strips off Marlon for not telling her about Ray sooner, and he is hurt by the magnitude of her words. DS Walsh is intrigued by her relationship with Ray, and suggests that Jai might have been jealous of their connection. She's adamant that he wasn't responsible, but Jai is still taken in for questioning. Gossip flies around the village, something which deeply upsets Laurel, and all eyes are on Jai. He gets defensive and points the finger at April and Dylan before storming out. 4. Paddy Dingle is traumatised by Bear Wolf's disappearance Paddy breaks down when Mandy calls him from Ireland and Dylan is unsure of how to console him. The search to find Bear continues, but little evidence is coming their way. Lewis tries to comfort Paddy, but accidentally makes him more upset. They have no idea that there's a newly disturbed grave that has been dug beside Anya... 5. The villagers react to the news of Ray's passing It's safe to say that everyone in the village is rocked to the core about what happened, and they can't quite believe when Billy breaks the news that Ray's body has been found at the depot. Someone watches on, looking shifty... Dylan is in disbelief, not wanting to believe that Ray manipulated them, and storms out. Meanwhile, Kim is suspicious of Joe, who played a part in Moira's arrest. She eventually decides she doesn't want to know and urges him to stay out of it, but when alone, Joe makes a secret phone call and asks for an update. Who is he calling? Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale legend makes shocking return from the dead in explosive Corriedale twist
The Tate family is set to get a blast from the past in upcoming episodes.
Spoiler warning for Corriedale, which aired on Monday 5th January 2025. Emmerdale has aired an unexpected return from the dead for Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) during its crossover event with Coronation Street, titled Corriedale. The two ITV soaps crossed over in a dramatic special episode to kick off the newly scheduled soap power-hour on ITV1 every weekday from 8pm to 9pm. During the episode, which mostly concerned the aftermath of a huge crash that ultimately resulted in two character deaths, we were treated to some ominous glances from an unknown individual in a van. Eventually, we saw that Graham was the driver of a van containing an unknown woman who was bound as a prisoner. We also saw Graham loom over an injured Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) at both the crash site and then at Hotten General Hospital, but it's unclear if Joe will believe he really saw his former guardian, Graham. The shock return comes after Graham was seemingly killed off in 2020 in a whodunnit storyline, so how he's returned is just one of many questions we have after Corriedale. Who is Graham Foster in Emmerdale? Graham Foster is the former legal guardian of Joe Tate, the third husband of Kim Tate (Claire King), and the former boyfriend of Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry). Introduced to the soap in 2017, Graham was shown to be the employee and enforcer of Joe Tate before their backstory was slowly revealed further, showing him to be like a father figure to Joe, having been appointed his legal guardian by his aunt Zoe Tate during Joe's troubled years at a boarding school where Graham served as a groundsman. Joe even saved Graham from a house fire that the latter had started in his grief. We also learned that before he worked at the school, Graham had served in the military and had married a woman named Cheryl, who was pregnant with his child. However, Graham drove them in a car while drunk, and it crashed - killing Cheryl and their unborn child. After this, Graham was cared for by a former flame - Kim Tate - who got him the school job and later asked him to look after her son Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) when she went to prison. However, as Graham struggled with addiction, he instead enlisted barmaid Andrea (Anna Nightingale) to watch over Jamie. Andrea later began an affair with Graham but later fell in love with Jamie, becoming his wife and having his daughter, Millie. When Kim was released from prison in 2018, she ordered Graham to get rid of Joe, and he tried to pay him to leave the village. However, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), furious that Joe had jilted his daughter Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb), punched Joe and seemingly killed him. Graham later 'disposed' of Joe. However, it was later revealed that Joe survived and had been draining Tate funds in Monte Carlo before later disappearing altogether. After this, amid a feud between Kim and Jamie, Graham struck up a romance with Rhona and sought to free himself from Kim's control. There also began to be speculation that Graham was Millie's biological father, but DNA tests revealed this to be untrue. Despite this, Graham exposed his past with Andrea to a shocked Jamie, along with Kim being aware of this and the potential of him being Millie's dad. In his final months on the soap, Graham had a number of enemies - from all of the Tates, to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) as he didn't warn her about her son - and Joe's half-brother - Noah Dingle's (Jack Downham) drug habit before he overdosed, Charity's other son Ryan Stocks (James Moore), and Rhona's ex Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), as Graham and Rhona made plans to leave and take Marlon and Rhona's son Leo Goskirk (Harvey Rogerson) with them to France. All were seen swearing revenge against Graham or threatening him. On his final day, however, Graham had an encounter with Rhona's former husband and rapist, Pierce Harris, played by Jonathan Wrather. Flashbacks revealed that Graham had threatened Pierce to stay away following his release from prison. In the present, Pierce struck Graham on the head with a log before dragging his body through the woodland. Graham regained consciousness and spoke with Pierce before fighting him and contemplating killing Pierce. However, Graham decided to show Pierce mercy and left him alive. Who is Emmerdale’s Pierce Harris? All you need to know about Graham Foster’s killer Despite this, Pierce pursued Graham and ran him down with his car, causing Graham to fall off of a cliff. Graham survived the fall (somehow), and Pierce ended up fighting with him again at the cliff base. In the end, Pierce delivered an apparently fatal blow to Graham's head with a torch. Graham's body was later discovered, and despite weeks of other suspects being considered and with Marlon facing conviction, Rhona ended up in a confrontation with Pierce and recorded his confession over a livestream. Pierce would later die in prison after being convicted of Graham's murder. Following justice being served, Graham's remains were cremated by his wife, Kim, in a funeral that only she attended - to Rhona's fury. So, Graham is somehow alive after receiving a treatment akin to the murder of Grigori Rasputin. Well, hats off to him! Read more: Emmerdale reveals 5 key suspects following grisly death of major character in ITVX release Emmerdale fan-favourite confirms exit from soap after three months as co-stars urge him to return Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Corriedale airs on ITV1 and ITVX at 8pm on Monday, 5th January. 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13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode
**Warning: Full spoilers ahead for Corriedale.** It's been an eventful evening for soap fans, with the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale combining for the first (and possibly only) time. Kicking off with a multi-vehicle pile-up, with residents from both soaps caught up in the collision, it became apparent that life would never be the same for those involved. But the stunts weren't the only things causing explosions on that dark and stormy road in Hotten – arrests were made, characters died, and one much-loved couple got engaged. There's nothing more romantic than a car crash, right? The instalment left us with more questions than answers, and there's plenty to unpack in the weeks ahead. Here's everything we need to know following that landmark episode... 13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode 1. Who is the mystery woman? Amid the devastation, a van joined the queue of traffic that was backed up along the road. Driven by a mystery, hooded man (more on that later), he glanced backwards at a tied and bound woman in the back. She pleaded for help and freedom, but he ignored her. Later, when he left the vehicle, she managed to escape and headed for the woods. Running into the night, she heard Kit Green's (Jacob Roberts) voice and took her eyes off the path in front of her – causing her to face-plant a tree. He reassured her that he was a police officer, and noticed she had cable ties around her wrists. 2. How on earth is Graham Foster alive? The biggest twist of the night concerned the return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough), who was Joe Tate's (Ned Porteous) legal guardian. He's also the ex-husband of Kim Tate (Claire King) and one-time boyfriend of Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry). Graham was killed by her ex-husband, Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), in 2020. However, in Corriedale, he was the driver of the van that contained the unknown woman, but what is his connection? We also saw him stand over Joe's body at the crash site, and then visit him in hospital. Most importantly, how is he alive? 3. Will Robron get their happily ever after in the wake of John Sugden's death? Rejoice, Robron fans! It seems another marriage is on the cards. Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) was aiming a gun at twisted husband John (Oliver Farnworth), causing him to take his eyes off the road and collide with the Swain family. He then ran away from the scene, leaving Aaron to have a tender moment with ex-hubby Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley). They agreed that despite everything, they're meant to be together and should walk down the aisle once again. Shortly after, Robert joined Kit's search effort to track John down, unaware that Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) was hot on their heels. John knocked Kit out with his gun, before Cain was accidentally shot in a scuffle. However, by the end of the night, John was dead... 4. Will Victoria Sugden be caught? John's killer was revealed immediately, and it was none other than his sister Victoria (Isabel Hodgins). She stood with a stunned expression over his dead body, the magnitude of the situation clearly beginning to take its toll. With Hodgins expecting a child, could a prison sentence lead to Victoria's departure? 5. Where do Carla Connor and Lisa Swain stand following Becky's arrest? Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) has finally paid the price for her crimes, with wife Lisa (Vicky Myers) conveniently having a set of handcuffs at the ready in the back of an ambulance to arrest her. It's clear that Carla (Alison King) adores Lisa and her daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin), but could there be too much water under the bridge? Swarla fans, beware – there's probably going to be a rocky road ahead. 6. Will David Platt survive? In 2010, David (Jack P. Shepherd) was diagnosed with epilepsy. We haven't really seen him suffer from the condition ever since, though at the conclusion of Corriedale, he dropped to the floor and began to suffer a seizure. Pregnant wife Shona (Julia Goulding) watched on in horror, though she has her own problem. 7. What will happen to Shona Platt's baby? Shona is expecting a daughter, with the Platts already rocked by the news that the little one has a potentially cancerous tumour on her neck. Following the minibus crash, Shona sat at the roadside and feared she couldn't feel her baby moving. Fortunately, Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) was able to reassure her that the child was OK. However, when they arrived at the hospital, her waters broke and she began to feel contractions. Will the baby survive? 8. Will Todd Grimshaw be able to escape Theo Silverton following Billy Mayhew's tragic death? Theo (James Cartwright), amid his abuse of Todd (Gareth Pierce), is now responsible for the death of Billy (Daniel Brocklebank). After discovering that Todd had divulged his abhorrent behaviour to Billy, Theo knew that he would have to silence the archdeacon – forever. He climbed into the burning minibus where Billy had managed to unclip his seatbelt, but rather than helping him out of the deadly situation, he clipped him back in and walked away. The bus then went up in flames. Will Todd be able to escape? 9. How will Cain Dingle deal with his diagnosis? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-Design-3-e0a12a7.png" width="3000" height="2000" alt="An image depicting a nighttime scene on a road with car headlights in the distance, from left to right we see Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in a wedding dress, Gareth Pierce in a suit as Todd Grimshaw, Alison King as Carla Connor with a bloodied forehead, Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle, Emma Atkins as a pregnant Charity Dingle, and Oliver Farnworth as a brooding John Sugden, in a promo image for Corriedale." title="Copy of Copy of Untitled Design-3" /> The final scenes showed the residents of Weatherfield and Hotten receiving treatment for their various injuries, with an ominous out-of-vision doctor telling one character that they had found a cancerous mass. We then realised that Cain was the one receiving the diagnosis. This came just moments after he decided to book a very belated honeymoon with wife Moira (Natalie J Robb). 10. Is Carl Webster about to get his comeuppance? Drunken Carl (Jonathan Howard) was planning to flee to Germany after stealing thousands from sister Debbie (Sue Devaney), but was ultimately caught up in the crash and was unable to leave. He climbed out of the car and dragged her lifeless body into the driver's seat, but as he wandered off, he dropped to the ground. Brother Kevin (Michael Le Vell) was immediately suspicious, and later told him in hospital that he knew he was the driver, and he wasn't going to be able to place the blame on Debbie's young-onset dementia. 11. Will Mackenzie Boyd spill Charity Dingle's baby secret? Enraged Mack (Lawrence Robb) spiralled off the road to avoid crashing into the other vehicles, after learning the baby who wife Charity (Emma Atkins) is carrying is not her granddaughter Sarah's (Katie Hill). However, he's still under the impression that the child is his own – when Ross Barton (Michael Parr) is the real baby daddy. Charity looked nervous that her secret could be exposed at any moment, as she and Sarah sat around Mack's bed in the hospital. Will he have a change of heart after the accident? 12. Who killed Ray Walters? In the earlier edition of Emmerdale, Ray's (Joe Absolom) body was seen being dragged across the ground in a bag. We were handed five potential suspects; Ross, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy), Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan). However, in Corriedale, his corpse was seen once again, this time in the back of Jai Sharma's (Chris Bisson) van. He'd previously mentioned doing a drop-off in Manchester, but has he been coerced into taking Ray with him? Or is he the one responsible? 13. Will the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale ever cross again? It's incredibly unlikely – and executive producer Iain Macleod has seemingly ruled it out – but given the words 'Weatherfield' and 'Emmerdale' have crossed the lips of our beloved characters multiple times in the last few weeks, it makes us wonder whether there could be any reference in the future. Imagine a devastating accident on the cobbles of Coronation Street, with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) and Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) seeing it on the news and referencing the fact they once attended a murder mystery night nearby? There's a multitude of options, but for now, I reckon we should be pleased with the fact that Corriedale came to fruition! Corriedale can be streamed on ITVX. Add Coronation Street and Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. 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Corriedale airs two shocking deaths for Emmerdale villain and Coronation Street favourite
The crossover has seen two major characters killed off.
Spoiler warning for Corriedale, which aired on Monday 5th January 2025. It's the end of the road for one Emmerdale villain, and a beloved Coronation Street resident - both meeting their maker during the epic Corriedale crossover episode. The devious Dales character is of course John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), with his reign of terror coming to a dramatic conclusion following a battle with a shotgun. He's been on the run for months, having caused the deaths of two men and dragging archenemy Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) off the side of a cliff. In recent weeks John has become increasingly desperate to reunite with his hubby and eradicate brother Robert (Ryan Hawley) from his life. At Christmas he tried to poison Robert with carbon monoxide, and then aimed the gun at him. Luckily, Aaron was hot on his heels and stopped the bloodbath, convincing John that he was secretly devoted to him and was prepared to run away to France. However, when they went to leave, Aaron grabbed the weapon and held it towards John, telling him to drive to the police station and hand himself in. He complied, until they reached a dark and stormy road and tried to stop him. Taking his eyes off the road and hands off the wheel, he went smashing into the car driven by Becky Swain (Amy Cudden). In true John style, he thought he could still escape and ran off into some woodland while a series of other vehicles smashed into one another. Corrie copper Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) was aware of his wanted status and rushed in his direction, with Robert and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) following suit. Kit was knocked out, and when Robert tried to intervene and grab the gun, Cain was shot. Yikes! John then disappeared, but he didn't get off scot-free. One of the closing shots of the episode showed his half-sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) stood over his lifeless body, in complete disbelief at what she's done. Will she get away with the crime? Meanwhile, at Hotten General, Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) cradled a traumatised Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby). They were, of course, mourning the loss of archdeacon Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank). Billy was driving the minibus that was ignited in the wake of the collision, and couldn't get out because his seatbelt was stuck in the clip. Twisted abuser Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) climbed into the turned-over bus, for once seeming to do the right thing and rescue him. But this wasn't the case. Billy was the only one aware of Theo's abuse of Todd, and just seconds after he managed to free himself from the belt, Theo clipped it back in and scarpered. Then came an explosion, in which he perished. Will Todd ever be able to escape Theo's clutches? It's safe to say that the effects of Corriedale will reverberate around the two soaps' respective environs for a long time to come... Corriedale can be streamed on ITVX. Add Coronation Street and Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grantchester season 10: Release date and latest news
Everything you need to know about the period drama's penultimate season.
While Grantchester season 10 has already aired in the US, UK fans have had to wait quite some time to be reunited with Geordie and Alphy, whose relationship is put to the test in the latest instalment. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of season 10's UK debut, leads Robson Green and Rishi Nair teased a "secret... [that] really fractures" both their bond and "the family of Grantchester". "When Alphy first turns up, we [Geordie and Alphy] are sat in the pub and I say, 'What's your secret, Alphy?' And he went, 'I don't have one. I'm a strait-laced guy.' "But all the way through, Geordie knows there's something. There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes." Nair went on to add some key context, discussing how that is tied to Alphy's desire to find a romantic partner that he can build a life with. "Since we last saw Alphy, he's kind of been playing the field a little bit," said Nair. "And I think what it comes down to is he finds it hard to be in a relationship. I think he is afraid of being in a relationship and settling down with one person because of things that have happened to him in his life. "He does want to find someone, and he confides in Geordie. And then eventually he meets somebody that could potentially be that for him. But as the season progresses... he’s going through a lot, he has to face his past again and open up boxes that he thought he had dealt with and locked away. "And so, like anybody when you're dealing with stuff like that, your relationships with the people that you know, like Geordie, are affected." Read more: Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" But what else can you expect from Grantchester season 10? And when can you watch it in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know. Grantchester season 10 release date: When will it air? The penultimate chapter will premiere in the UK on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th January at 9pm on ITV1. The series has already aired in the US. Grantchester season 10 cast: Who's returning? Robson Green will, of course, return as DI Geordie Keating alongside Rishi Nair as Reverend Alphy Kottaram. Other returning cast members include: Al Weaver as Leonard Finch Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs C Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman Bradley Hall as DC Larry Peters Melissa Johns as Miss Scott What will Grantchester season 10 be about? The official synopsis for season 10 reads: "As DI Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and Reverend Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair) continue to work together as a crime-solving duo in scenic Grantchester, they must also support each other through changing times, family struggles and personal secrets. "Alphy feels like he’s found a home, but he’s forced to confront secrets he’s kept close to his chest. Will he be able to let anyone fully in, or must he confront truths about himself first?" Is there a trailer for Grantchester season 10? Yes - you can enjoy it right now. Watch it below. View Green Video on the source website Grantchester season 10 will premiere on Wednesday 7th January at 9pm on ITV1. Grantchester seasons 1-9 are available to stream on ITVX in the UK. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.