Coronation Street fan favourite to face fire horror in shocking storyline next month
The dramatic storyline puts one of Corrie's finest in serious danger.
Beloved Roy Cropper (David Neilson) could lose both his home and his livelihood in Coronation Street, as flames tear through the iconic Roy's Rolls cafe. Radio Times understands that the upcoming storyline, which will air in April, will see the fan-favourite fall victim to a horrific arson attack. The greasy spoon, then called Jim's Cafe, was acquired by Roy in 1997 after one of the owners, Alma Baldwin (Amanda Barrie) sold up to support her husband Mike (Johnny Briggs). With new business partner Gail Platt (Helen Worth), he soon put his own stamp on the place – his first move being to rename the eatery. After transferring to a different property a year later, he covered the walls in his railway memorabilia and it effectively became an extension of his adjoining flat. Losing everything, and the precious memories of his late wife Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh), would completely and utterly break him. There'll also be concern for his own health following the fire, as smoke begins to flood out of the windows, and the locals realise that he's trapped inside. Roy is hospitalised, but will he live to serve up another bacon sarnie? eBay charity initiative ITV Reloved recently flogged the room divider from the front of the cafe, meaning that a makeover could be on the cards for one of the soap's longest-serving sets. As one of the serial drama's most legendary characters, it's safe to say that Roy's neighbours won't take the matter lightly, as the finger begins to be pointed towards who might be responsible. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. In next week's episodes, it becomes clear that Bernie Winter-Alahan's (Jane Hazlegrove) – who has worked for Roy for a number of years – is unable to escape her stalker, Mal Roper (Tim Treloar). He's spent weeks in a coma after being assaulted by her son Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), but takes great pride in being able to taunt her once again and is the first person to land on her doorstep. Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) warns him off, but later in the week, the tables turn. Mal reckons he's had a sudden flashback to the night of his attack, and Dev is hauled into the police station for questioning. When Bernie fears that she might have to dob her own son in to save her hubby, Kit reassures her that there's very little evidence to support Mal's claims and they should be OK. However, that night, she heads to his hotel room to listen to the vile ultimatum that he deals her. Could Mal now be out to target one of her dearest friends? It certainly seems like he's now just out to upset her, after he knocked back his advances earlier in the year. It was also because of Roy that Bernie first met Mal, as he believed he was having an affair with his wife. Or could it be enigma Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown), who was recently taken on to cover her sister Shona Platt's (Julia Goulding) maternity leave? She's hiding a lot of secrets, but could she really be an arsonist? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street airs explosive Megan Walsh argument as her comeuppance nears in early ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street airs explosive Megan Walsh argument as her comeuppance nears in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) has lost the only person who trusted her in Coronation Street – boyfriend Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard). Earlier this week, after Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) addressed his concerns about her relationship with classmate Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale), and she was promptly arrested. Megan has remained insistent that there was no foul play, and that she had knocked back Will's advances. He has agreed with her story, still hoping that a day will come where they can run away together and raise their unborn baby. The Driscolls were left sickened when Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) found pregnancy vitamins among Megan's belongings, and came to the conclusion that she had lied about an abortion to hide the fact that Daniel wasn't the child's father. In today's episode, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) interviewed Daniel at the station, hoping that he would be able to shed some light and might have had some suspicions of his own. Unfortunately, he said that he believed his girlfriend had only ever been professional and that Will was the instigator of the matter. She agreed, and was taken aback when her pregnancy was mentioned. She assured Kit that Will was not the father, and that the only reason she'd kept the news from Daniel was because she was unsure whether he wanted to become a parent again. Kit said that the only real way to prove her innocence would be to do a DNA test, though lawyer Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) reminded him that she couldn't be forced to undertake the assessment. Megan stayed firm, and said that she wouldn't do it as she had nothing to hide. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Meanwhile, the floor fell from beneath Daniel's feet as Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) revealed Megan's pregnancy. He charged over to the Chariot Square Hotel, and was in disbelief when she refused to follow his wishes and complete the DNA test. He spelled out that – until she did – their relationship was over. Enraged, he then raced back to the Rovers Return and asserted that nephew Adam needed to drop her from his client list. A war of words ensued, and the Driscolls told the men to take their disagreement outside. Will Adam put his professional life before his family life? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 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.
Coronation Street's Driscoll family reel over another sickening Megan Walsh discovery in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
The floor has fallen from beneath the Driscoll family's feet in Coronation Street after making another disgusting discovery about child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). This week, the story came to a head after Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) was hospitalised following a drugs overdose. The teen had become dependent on ADHD medication to manage the stress faced due to blackmail from Megan, who was trying to stop him exposing her relationship with classmate Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale). Sam's family knew that he would be the last person to take drugs, and urged him to open up. He bravely confessed everything that had gone on, and although Will's stepmum Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) was initially hesitant to believe him, she could later see straight through Megan's lies. The teacher claimed that Will was infatuated with her, and after he attempted to kiss her, she'd decided not to tell his family to save the embarrassment. Ahead of her arrest, Will's dad Ben (Aaron McCusker) hoped that he could get him to reveal what had gone on, assuring him that he wouldn't be in troubled. However, embarrassed and still deeply in love with Megan, he declined to open up. While being questioned by Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) at the police station, Megan asserted that she was being 100% truthful and that claims of an inappropriate relationship with a student were her worst nightmare. Will repeated the same story during his interview, saying that it was just an innocent crush that had been blown out of proportion. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. However, there was clearly some weight to Sam's claims, as he had hidden camera footage of them alone together in Megan's flat. Kit explained that - although nothing untoward happened in the video - it was irresponsible for Megan to place herself in such a situation. Meanwhile, Ben and Eva raced to the Chariot Square Hotel after suspecting Will had spent the night of his 16th birthday in Megan's company. They were dismayed to realise that exactly 90 days had passed since their stay, and as a result, the CCTV footage had been wiped. Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) was doing her own digging, and after looking through Megan's belongings at their flat, she discovered a number of pregnancy vitamins. Megan had previously told the Driscolls that she was expecting Daniel Osbourne's (Rob Mallard) child, but went on to say that she'd had a termination. Realising that Will could be the father, and this was the reason she chose not to disclose it, Leanne reported back to a horrified Ben and Eva. Although sickened, they realised that a DNA test could prove whether Megan abused Will. Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street airs arrest scenes as Will Driscoll breaks down in tears in early 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.
Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) has broke down in tears after learning his abuser Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) has been arrested in Coronation Street. The teenager has been engaging in a secret relationship with his PE teacher for months, originally starting prior to the Driscolls' move to Weatherfield. She's now expecting his baby, and has been blackmailing Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) to ensure he stayed quiet about their relationship. Poor Sam has tried to collate some evidence to support his belief that Will and Megan were together, even planting a hidden camera in her flat to prove that they were secretly meeting up. Unfortunately, Megan scuppered his plan and staged a scene that made it look like she was knocking back Will's advances. She then threatened Sam, saying that if she was to tell anyone, she'd accuse him of voyeurism. Earlier this week, amid his dependency on ADHD medication to manage his stress over the situation, Sam overdosed and was rushed to hospital. His former stepmother Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) clocked an unusual interaction with Megan, and urged him to open up. Although terrified, he bravely admitted the ordeal and told Leanne and her sister Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) – Will's stepmum – everything. While Eva was initially hesitant to believe that Megan would be capable of such an act, she summoned her to the Rovers to hear her side of the story. Megan broke down in tears, saying that she was too embarrassed to tell the Driscolls what was going on, and that on Will's part, it was just a teenage crush that she'd managed to shut down. Eva pretended that she believed her, but in her absence, swore to make her pay. In today's episode, she told Will's dad Ben (Aaron McCusker) what was going on and he was enraged. He couldn't believe that he'd allowed the groomer into their home, and that they were stupid enough to trust her. He took Will over to the precinct in the hope he could get him to open up, but he vehemently denied the accusations and backed up Megan's story. Ben knew that his son was lying, but gave him the reassurance that he trusted he was telling the truth. Later that day, after the Driscolls reported the crime to the police, officers arrived at Weatherfield High to arrest Megan. The floor fell from beneath her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne's (Rob Mallard) feet, as he declined to accept their reasoning for apprehending her. The two shared a brief kiss, as she promised him she'd make things right. As news reached the Rovers of what had happened, Will sobbed on the staircase. Is Megan about to get her comeuppance? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street legends vow to bring groomer Megan Walsh down after Sam Blakeman confession in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
The walls are closing in on child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) in Coronation Street. Engaging in a secret relationship with student Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) for months, she's now expecting his baby and is blackmailing Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) to prevent him from spilling what he knows. He's desperately tried to find evidence that would support his claim – even planting a hidden camera in her flat – but each time has been knocked back as vicious Megan discovered his plans. She's threatened him on a number of occasions, and as a result, he's become hooked on ADHD medication to manage his stress levels. Earlier this week, he collapsed in the street after overdosing and was rushed to hospital. Former stepmother Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) could see that it was more than jut the weight of GCSE exams that were taking its toll on the teenager, and made it her mission to find out the truth. Megan was becoming increasingly fearful of him speaking up, and paid a visit to the ward to remind him that if he did, she'd accuse him of voyeurism. Little did she realise, Leanne was watching on through the window and could see the fear in Sam's eyes. In today's episode, now that he was more alert and recovering from his overdose, Leanne sat down for a difficult conversation and implored him to be honest with her. Just as he began to speak up, Will's stepmum Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) walked in, and he began to hesitate. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Fortunately, Eva's arrival didn't prevent him from revealing everything. He said that Will wasn't the only victim, and that another of her pupils had openly bragged about being in a relationship with her. Eva was reluctant to believe what Sam was saying. She'd welcomed Megan into her own home, spent Christmas Day with her, and had introduced her to Leanne when she was looking for a flatmate. Although she believed that there was more to the story, and that Sam had simply misunderstood her platonic relationship with Will, Eva was still keen to sit down with Megan and hear her side. With Leanne and Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor), the trio prepared for a very awkward conversation. Megan took time out of work to meet the women in the Rovers back room, and she claimed that Will was infatuated with her. She said that she didn't want to embarrass him by telling his family, and that she'd knocked back his advances on a number of occasions. Eva implied that she was satisfied with the explanation, though in Megan's absence, asserted to Leanne and Toyah that she didn't believe a word that came out of her mouth. Tomorrow, they plan to go to the police and make her pay for her abhorrent behaviour. Is this the end of Megan? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding
The Driscolls reel over Megan's pregnancy and Dev is questioned over Mal's attack.
Wedding bells could be ringing out in Coronation Street – but it’s not a happy occasion for Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). After months of domestic abuse at the hands of his vile partner Theo, he’s left completely blindsided by a ‘romantic surprise’ that he has up his sleeve. Having been lured to the registry office, Todd is thrown in an impossible situation and is told they can get married today. Meanwhile, the Driscolls try to come to terms with the fact Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) could be carrying their son Will's (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) baby, and Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) is hauled into the police station for questioning. Here's a look at the episodes of Coronation Street airing between Monday 23 and Thursday 26 March. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Theo Silverton lures Todd Grimshaw to the registry office Having quietly sabotaged Todd’s marathon preparations by drugging his drink, Theo casually joins Sarah, James, Gemma and Chesney at the tram stop and claims he knocked on Todd’s door but got no answer, so assumes that he must already be on his way to the start line. In reality, Todd wakes feeling groggy and disoriented, before the awful truth dawns on him that he’s slept through the marathon entirely. He's mortified when Theo returns to the cobbles triumphantly clutching a medal. Theo persuades him to let him in, and as Todd despairs over letting everyone down, he pulls him into a comforting hug. George later treads carefully as he suggests to Todd that his relationship might not be good for him. Over lunch, Theo puts on a charming act, assuring George and Christina that he’s a changed man and that Todd’s happiness now comes first. George's mask soon mask slips and he tells Christina they need to keep Theo on side for now. Soon after, Theo announces he has a surprise in store and blindfolds Todd, leading him straight into the register office, where Gary and Maria are waiting. Producing two wedding rings, he reveals they never actually cancelled their wedding… meaning they can still go ahead with today. Faced with this bombshell, Todd is left utterly shell-shocked. What will he do? The following day, Todd wakes with a pounding headache after the previous day’s chaos. Theo, unimpressed by his mood, heads out for a run while George drops by for a cup of tea. When Theo returns, he assumed that Todd is in the bathroom and begins shouting cruel insults through the door. Moments later, Todd walks in - just as George emerges from the bathroom, having heard everything. Theo is quietly horrified. Has the truth been exposed? Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. 2. Dev Alahan is questioned about the attack on Mal Roper Dev and Bernie return from their holiday and are shocked to see Mal announcing that he’s planning to stick around for the foreseeable future. Soon after, he pays a visit to the police station, claiming he’s experienced a sudden flashback and now remembers who attacked him - it's Dev! As we know, Kit is the real culprit, and after being summoned by Lisa to the station, he's nervous. Dev is interviewed about the attack, while a worried Bernie confides in Gemma that her brother was the one responsible. With suspicion falling on Dev, Bernie fears the only way to save her husband may be to expose her own son. Kit, however, reassures her there’s no evidence linking Dev to the attack. This means that, for now, neither of them has anything to worry about. Later, at the Chariot Square Hotel, Ryan watches with concern as Bernie slips down a corridor, knocks on a bedroom door and quietly disappears inside. In the room, Mal tells Bernie that simply being in the same room as her means everything to him before patting the bed and inviting her to sit beside him. Struggling to mask her revulsion, Bernie faces an agonising choice to save her marriage. Will she go through with Mal's proposal? 3. The Driscolls reel over Megan Walsh's baby Ben gathers the family together to discuss the growing tension surrounding Megan’s baby, and her stubborn refusal to take a DNA test. When Will leaps to Megan’s defence, Maggie finally loses her patience and erupts in anger. Hoping to help Will open up, Ben persuades him to attend a counselling session to talk about his relationship with his teacher. But when Kit later reveals that forensic checks on Will’s and Megan’s phones show nothing illegal, Ben and Eva are left despairing at the lack of answers. Meanwhile, Daniel urges Sam to tell the police everything he knows, insisting Megan deserves to be punished. But Hope quickly plants seeds of doubt, warning Sam that Daniel and Megan might actually be working together and that trusting him could be a mistake. The teen later confides in Hope that he's thrown away his phone after suspecting Daniel is tracking his emails. Later, when Will admits he’s become a laughing stock at school, Eva becomes increasingly concerned for his wellbeing, and Ben opens up to Steve and Tim, admitting he feels he’s let Will down and that trusting Megan was a terrible mistake. 4. Adam Barlow worries for the future of his business Adam admits to Alya that the firm is losing clients following the recent data breach. As the pressure mounts, Annie threatens to take her business elsewhere unless things improve. Determined not to lose her, Adam offers a tempting compromise: a no win, no fee deal in the hope of keeping her on their books. What does this mean for George, who she's building a case against? 5. Carla Connor struggles to juggle baby Connie with work Betsy and Dylan step in to babysit Connie while Carla and Lisa head off to work. With the infant fast asleep, the pair relax on the sofa and soon end up snuggling together. Will they betray the child's best interests for an afternoon alone? Later, Jodie offers to take over looking after Connie, reassuring Carla that she’s fully qualified and more than capable of helping out. But as we know, Jodie is probably the last person who can be trusted! Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Suspicions rise in Coronation Street early ITVX release as Megan Walsh threatens Sam Blakeman in hospital
Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
The walls are closing in on vile child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) in Coronation Street, with one resident noticing an unusual interaction with her and Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan). As viewers of the ITV soap know, Weatherfield High teacher Megan has been engaging in a secret relationship with her student Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) – and is now expecting his baby. His classmate Sam soon clocked onto the closeness between them, and after hearing another student talk about their previous relationship, he voiced his concerns. Will was furious, and claimed that the pupil was just infatuated with Megan and there was no truth to his claims. In response, Megan became determined to stop Sam from spilling, and warned him that nobody would believe his 'lies'. He tried to find some solid evidence and set up a secret CCTV camera in her flat. She soon clocked onto his plan, fabricated an interaction with Will, and accused Sam of voyeurism. Poor Sam has since become an unlikely addict, throwing ADHD medication that he bought at school down his neck in an attempt to manage his increasingly levels of stress. This dependence was picked upon in today's episode, as Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) worried that he seemed to be acting strangely in the cafe. He'd not touched his food, was visibly shaking, and she thought that he'd had too much caffeine. When Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) approached him, he shot out of his seat and was terrified by the sight of Megan stood in the doorway. After racing into the street, he collapses onto the cobbles. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. In hospital, his dad Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) was in disbelief that he'd taken drugs. This was completely out of character for Sam, and there had to be a reason behind it. Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) reasoned that there must be something they're not being told, and she was determined to find out what is was. Meanwhile, Will was horrified to realise that Sam had been hospitalised and realised he was to blame. Megan assured him that she'd put things right, and made her way to the ward. Sam had convinced Nick and Leanne that his exam stress was getting the better of him, and was going to try and rest. Leanne wandered off to the coffee machine, and Megan told Nick to follow her so that she could get some alone time to deal another threat. Sam was gobsmacked to see her sat opposite him, and nervously nodded as she made him promise to keep quiet about what was going on. Little did she realise, Leanne was watching through the window and could see just how scared her former step-son was. Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street villain confirmed to be leaving soap after arriving on cobbles last year
A certain villainous face will be exiting the soap.
After being at the centre of a stomach-churning storyline on Coronation Street, it has now been confirmed that Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) will be part of an upcoming exit storyline and will be leaving the soap. For months now, Theo has been abusing Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), physically and verbally abusing his partner, stripping away his finances and more recently, holding up a knife to him. Well now, it's been revealed that he's set to leave the cobbles as initially reported by The Sun. When approached by Radio Times, a Coronation Street spokesperson said: "James joined Coronation Street on a finite contract and was fully aware of his character's story arc and how long he would be in the show. He still has scenes to film in the Todd/Theo storyline and will be on screen until later this year." It's safe to say that many fans have been clamouring to see Theo get his just desserts and face the consequences of his abhorrent actions, but as for just how Theo will be departing Weatherfield, we just don't know yet. Theo joined the soap earlier this year and since, the scaffolder has been bringing misery to Todd's life as his abuse has only intensified. During the recent Emmerdale crossover, Theo allowed Billy to die during a multi-vehicle collision and has seemingly been left guilt-ridden by his actions. Billy had started to piece together more about Theo's secrets and so, although now guilty about leaving him to die, Theo's sinister intent was very much present in his actions. He may now not be in a relationship with Todd but as we know, Theo is never that far from trouble. With tension only mounting between Theo and Todd and Theo's actions becoming more unpredictable, we'll just have to wait and see what will unfold in the rest of the episodes to come this year. Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll fears for Ben's future after horrifying realisation in early ITVX release
Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) secret is a ticking time bomb in Coronation Street... and a recent revelation could make it explode a lot sooner than she anticipated. Last month, Radio Times revealed that back in the '80s, the Rovers owner had an affair with Jim McDonald – who was killed off in recent episodes – and conceived son Ben (Aaron McCusker). This means that he's been unknowingly living next door to his half-brother Steve (Simon Gregson) for months. To make matters worse, Ben's son Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) has been dating Steve's daughter Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney). Desperate to draw them apart, she set Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) the task of playing the scorned ex, effectively making Ollie realise what he's 'missing out on'. Maggie was also less than impressed to see Ben accompanying Steve to Jim's funeral, and quickly scuttled into the pub's backroom when she saw two of her one-time lover's army mates show up at the bar. It was clear that she'd met them before, and was fearful of the consequences. Later that night, one of the men, Declan, approached her in the beer garden to confirm that he did indeed remember her as the woman that Jim had a fling with 40 years ago. He assured her that he didn't intend on rocking the boat, but the conversation was clearly too close for comfort. In today's episode, Ben woke up in one of the Rovers' seating booths, severely hungover from yesterday's drinking session. His partner Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) reminded him that he was due at the hospital for an echocardiogram after recent health issues – but he'd already missed the appointment. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Maggie was agitated, having heard during Jim's wake that he suffered with myotonic dystrophy for a number of years. After lashing out towards George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), she rushed out of the pub and headed for Street Cars to ask Steve some questions about Jim's condition. A new sense of fear was struck into the matriarch when he explained that it could cause heart issues. Maggie has now become convinced that Ben has inherited it. How will she explain this to him? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll stunned as Jim McDonald connection realised in early ITVX release
Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) past has come back to haunt her in Coronation Street, after being recognised by one of the late Jim McDonald's army mates. Radio Times revealed last month that the legendary character, played by actor Charles Lawson between 1989 and 2018, would meet his maker in a storyline that would have huge repercussions for son Steve (Simon Gregson). We also broke the news that Jim's passing would rattle Maggie's cage, as an affair from 40 years ago came to light. During their brief fling, she fell pregnant with son Ben (Aaron McCusker), who has no idea that his new best pal Steve is actually his half-brother. In today's episode, she was somewhat irked to discover that Ben had agreed to attend the funeral to support his mate. He was edging ever so closer to learning the truth, and it was beginning to make Maggie feel incredibly uncomfortable. If that wasn't bad enough, grandson Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) was pursuing a new relationship with Steve's daughter Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney), completely unaware that they shared the same bloodline. The mourners began to gather in the Rovers after the service, and Maggie was visibly stunned to see a younger picture of Jim on the front of the order of service. She quickly rushed into the backroom, narrowly avoiding a run-in with Declan and Davey, two men that Jim worked with in the '80s. Later, as the group discussed memories of the departed, Maggie was intrigued to overhear Amy saying that he suffered from myotonic dystrophy. She immediately worried that the condition was hereditary and had been passed onto Ben. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. She urged her son not to forget that he had a hospital appointment the next morning, before hurrying out into the beer garden. Declan followed after her and asked how long she'd lived in Manchester. She quickly brushed off the notion that they'd ever met, but it quickly recognised her as a woman that Jim had an affair with in Belfast. Although Maggie denied it ever happening, Declan could see that she was lying and reassured her that he wasn't there to rock the boat and would keep quiet. But this is Weatherfield, and secrets don't stay secret for very long! How long will it be before the truth is outed? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street kills off classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby baffled by Megan Walsh mystery ahead of abuser's comeuppance in early 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.
Leanne Battersby's (Jane Danson) eyebrow has been firmly raised in Coronation Street, with the end of vile child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) growing ever closer. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Weathy High teacher Megan has been engaging in a secret relationship with her student Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale). She purposely moved from her hometown of Hull to be closer to the teen, and began dating an oblivious Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard). He thinks she's committed to him – totally unaware that she's been having secret meetings at the Chariot Square Hotel and is even expecting Will's baby. His classmate Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) became convinced that something sinister was going on, and Megan has made it her mission to keep him from spilling. He then set up a secret CCTV camera in her flat - which she shares with Leanne - in the hope that he could catch them in the act. She soon clocked onto his plan, and accused him of voyeurism. Earlier this week, Leanne came dangerously close to realising what was going on. She was showering and didn't hear Megan coming into the flat, engaging in a flirty phone call with Will. The two were giggling away, and she was stunned to realise that Leanne was stood right behind her. Fortunately for Megan, her flatmate wrongly assumed that she was chatting to Daniel. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. In today's episode, Sam called by the flat to grab his school books and was rattled to have yet another run-in with Megan. She warned that if he was to speak up about what he 'perceived' to be true, he'd "alienate pretty much everyone around him". Meanwhile, Leanne caught up with Daniel to discuss her concerns about Sam. She'd noticed that he was feeling pretty stressed, and queried whether it was to do with his exams. He jokingly said that most other lads his age were experiencing similar issues, and not to be worried. Before parting ways, Leanne then apologised for interrupting his call with Megan the night before. Daniel was understandably baffled by the recollection, and assured her that she wasn't talking to him – and that it must have been "one of her other boyfriends". While Leanne laughed it off, she couldn't help but wonder whether there was some information that she wasn't privy to... How will Megan explain herself? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street airs major update in Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton's relationship in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) may finally have an opportunity to escape his abusive boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street. After months of physical and verbal abuse, controlling Todd's finances and publicly humiliating him – and even allowing his best friend Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) to die – Theo has walked out on him. Despite reaching breaking point last year, Todd crumbled in yesterday's instalment, urging Theo to "put [him] out of [his] misery" and use the knife that he was holding to his chest. It came after a particularly eventful meal at the Viaduct Bistro, where Todd forced his penniless partner to cough up for their meals, as well as the food eaten by friends Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon). When Todd was unable to pay, Theo stepped in, before heading home to berate him. An explosive argument ensued, and Theo began to throw coffee, milk, mugs and spoons across the room. In today's episode, Gary clocked him sleeping in his van. He'd walked out the night before and forced Todd to clean up the damage left behind, which in turn, caused him to also miss work at the undertakers. Theo slyly claimed that they'd had a bust-up over money, and Gary took it upon himself to try to make things right. He made his way over to the corner shop flat, and was shocked to witness Todd throwing a blender across the room in a fit of rage. After managing to calm him down, the two then had a heart-to-heart, with Todd admitting that he wanted to try to patch things up. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. When things are good with Theo, they're brilliant. But when they're bad, they're dreadful. Todd has effectively become so entwined in the abuse that he still believes his partner has the ability to be a good man. Gary passed on the information to Theo, who decided to lay his cards on the table. He told Todd that their relationship was irreparable, and perhaps it was time to accept that it was over. After sliding off his engagement ring, Theo waltzed out the door and left Todd heartbroken. But could this be the perfect opportunity for him to speak up about the abuse? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation
Megan nears exposure and Kit fears that Mal will remember his attack.
The end is nigh for child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) in Coronation Street next week as Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) seemingly reveals everything. A new trailer released last weekend showed her victim Will Driscoll's (Lucas Hodgson Wale) family reacting to Sam's claims that they have been pursuing a relationship. Meanwhile, after Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) and Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) part ways, the abuser enacts another cruel move. While they're in the Viaduct Bistro, drugs are slipped into Todd's drink... What is his game plan? Elsewhere, Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) fears that her conversations with old boss Rich will be exposed, and Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) is worried when he learns Mal Roper (Tim Treloar) has regained consciousness. Here's a look at everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday 16 and Friday 20 March. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. The walls close in on paedophile Megan Walsh Concern grows for Sam when Nina confides in Eva that he doesn’t seem himself. He’s barely touched his food and is visibly shaking. As Eva heads over to check on him, Megan suddenly arrives, and Sam’s reaction is immediate. He's terrified, and pushes past them to bolt outside. Eva rushes in his direction, but as she calls his name, he suddenly collapses on the cobbles, unconscious. Despite everything, Megan quickly pulls out her phone to call an ambulance. View oEmbed on the source website At the hospital, Leanne gently tries to get to the bottom of what’s really going on with Sam. Suggesting the stress of exams can’t be the only reason he turned to drugs, she urges him to tell the truth. Sam goes to reveal all – just as Eva appears in the doorway. Later in the week, the pressure around Megan intensifies, and Sam’s family close ranks to support him. But Megan’s past is about to catch up with her in a shocking way, leaving the Driscoll family rocked. As the truth begins to unravel, Daniel confronts Megan and demands to know where their relationship stands. Has her abuse of Will been exposed? 2. Kit Green worries as Mal Roper wakes from his coma At the police station, Lisa questions Kit about the brutal attack on Mal Roper, but he remains tight-lipped and refuses to give anything away. When Lisa later reveals that a witness has come forward, Kit manages to hide his growing unease. Determined to get there first, he corners the witness outside the station – but the man instantly recognises him as the man who attacked Mal. Is this the end of his policing career? Things escalate further when Lisa announces that Mal has finally regained consciousness. Wasting no time, Kit heads to the hospital to question him about the attack. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. 3. Alya Nazir's secret casts a shadow over her relationship with Adam Barlow At the law firm, Adam excitedly reveals that one of Fabian's biggest clients – Jenna Mackie – is ready to sign with them. Alya forces a smile, clearly hiding her true feelings. Later, a confident Adam tells Alya he’s meeting Jenna and intends to prove she’s made the right decision. Despite her misgivings, she keeps quiet. Adam and Alya later sit down with Rich from Fabian's and manage to strike a deal. But the good mood doesn’t last long. After checking his phone, Adam suddenly turns pale and reveals that someone has hacked into the firm’s internal emails. As they try to get their heads around the breach, an angry Ronnie storms in, furious about a leaked message concerning Debbie. Rich doesn’t mince his words either, warning Alya that Adam’s reputation is already hanging by a thread. 4. George Shuttleworth is in a bad way over the smear campaign Over at the undertakers, George is feeling the pressure as the recent smear campaign against the business worsens. Christina bluntly tells George and Todd they need to pull themselves together and start fighting back before things get even worse. Will they heed her advice? 5. Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw as he prepares to leave Todd is left miserable as Theo arrives to collect the last of his belongings, making their split feel painfully final. Trying to lift his spirits, Sarah takes him out for lunch, but the outing backfires when he spots Theo sitting nearby with a handsome stranger. Later, Glenda urges Todd to forget Theo and start dating again. Boosted by her words, he tells Theo that perhaps he was right – maybe it’s time they both moved on. But Theo seems determined to stir things up and openly flirts with Sean. When Todd mentions Glenda has arranged a date for him, Theo’s reaction suggests he’s far from happy. Todd heads off to meet his blind date, while Theo joins Gary’s birthday celebrations, laughing loudly and pretending he’s unfazed by his ex-partner's new romance. Then Theo drops another bombshell, telling Todd he’s considering taking a job in Belfast so they can make a clean break. Todd is devastated, while Theo secretly looks pleased with himself. The following day, Theo finds James giving Todd a motivational pep talk ahead of the marathon. But when Todd steps away to take a call, Theo quietly slips something into his drink. What exactly is he planning? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street's Theo Silverton holds a knife to Todd Grimshaw in distressing 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.
Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has faced another horrific ordeal at the hands of boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street. If physically and verbally abusing Todd, stripping away his finances and mocking his appearance weren't enough, Theo has now held a knife to his chest in a shocking concluding scene of the ITV soap's latest instalment. The episode kicked off with Todd and Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) handing gifts to the villain on his birthday. Theo immediately clocked that the t-shirt she'd bought him was too small, but brushed it off when she revealed her gratitude towards the couple for taking her in following father figure Billy Mayhew's (Daniel Brocklebank) death. As viewers know, Theo allowed Billy to die during a multi-vehicle collision during the Emmerdale crossover, and has since been left guilt-ridden by his actions. However, when he opened his present from Todd – a food blender – he was unable to mask his fury and reminded him that he would be paying for their birthday meal that evening. Todd knew that the only cash he had to hand was from Billy's cufflinks that he was forced to pawn last week. At the Bistro, Theo decided to invite Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) to dine with them, secretly furious that Todd was running late from work. When he turned up, he'd ordered the most expensive alcohol to the table and had offered to pay for their friends' meals too. Gary and Maria were warmed by the gesture, and as Todd went up to settle the bill, he asked owner Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) for a favour. He said that there'd been an issue with his card, and with only £80 to his name, hoped that he could pay in a day or two. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Nick wasn't exactly forthcoming in allowing the IOU, and Theo clocked the uneasy conversation. He marched over and asked if there was a problem, before eventually paying for the food and drinks himself. Back at home, the atmosphere turned frosty as he claimed Todd had purposely set out to jeopardise his celebrations. Theo branded his partner a "pathetic, useless, waste of space", and it became clear that an argument was about to escalate. Todd asked him not to drink any more wine as it would only intensify his bad mood, and he agreed that he wasn't very happy. He said he wasn't impressed with the gift he'd been given and the fact he had to pay for his own meal. After a suggestion that they should calm down and have a coffee, Theo began to sling coffee, milk, mugs and spoons across the room. Todd launched onto his back to stop him, and Theo grabbed a knife from the draining board. With the utensil held closely to his chest, Todd begged Theo to put him out of his misery and go through with the act. Will Todd ever be able to escape Theo? Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars confirmed for contract changes as cast appearances set to reduce
The changes come following a reduction in total episodes.
ITV have confirmed that stars of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale will see a reduction in their yearly episode count following a decision to scale back the total number of instalments produced each year. In January, both flagship serial dramas dropped one episode per week, moving to a new, nightly broadcast pattern. Dubbed a "soaps power hour", the changes were implemented in the wake of a history making crossover episode, which saw the worlds of Weatherfield and Emmerdale combine for the evening. Speaking after the new schedule was announced, Kevin Lygo, ITV's Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, said: "The new commissioning pattern is viewer-led. "We already give more choice than ever to viewers on how they watch us through ITVX, and we want to present their favourite soap to them in the most digestible way. "In a world where there is so much competition for viewers' time and attention, and viewing habits continue to change, we believe this is the right amount of episodes that fans can fit into their viewing schedule, to keep up to date with the shows." However, with a total of 104 episodes being cut per annum, cast members will be guaranteed less screen time moving forward. A spokesperson confirmed the move to Radio Times, explaining: "In line with ITV's new scheduling pattern for the soaps introduced at the beginning of the year, we have revised the number of guaranteed episodes offered to the Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. This is likely the reason why the broadcaster is now allowing talent to take up projects elsewhere, with Emmerdale actor Bradley Riches appearing in a pantomime later this year. The Sun on Sunday reported that Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and trade union Equity have been called in to assist cast members with the process, who will apparently lose around a sixth of their income. They add that those with the longest tenures may be protected by their older style of contracts. Radio Times understands that many actors often exceed their yearly guaranteed episode count, so it may not impact them financially. They also added that there was no consultation period, and that an estimated 140 cast and their agents were informed of the upcoming alterations via an email. Equity told the publication that they are “supporting members across ­continuing dramas at ITV in relation to decisions made regarding contractual terms”. Emmerdale returns Monday at 8pm on ITV1. Coronation Street follows at 8.30pm. 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.
Coronation Street first look sees Driscoll clan discover sick Megan's twisted secret at last and plot justice
Child abuser Megan may finally be brought to justice.
A new promo has been released for Coronation Street, teasing an explosive turn of events as the truth about Megan’s dark nature as a manipulative predator is set to finally be revealed. The trailer teases a terrifying ordeal with Jude Riordan's Sam, which leads Jane Danson's Leanne to start investigating. This ultimately leads to Megan's secret relationship with teenager Lucas Hodgson-Wale's Will being uncovered, along with her bullying campaign to silence Sam. In an attempt to protect Will, Aaron McCusker's Ben and Catherine Tyldesley's Eva then take matters into their own hands to gather evidence - but will they be able to stop Megan and see her face consequences, or will she get away with her crimes once again? You can watch the promo right here now. View oEmbed on the source website It had already been revealed that next week will see Leanne catching Megan as she flirts with Will on the phone, leading her to share her unease with Daniel. As Megan continues to warn Sam that no one will believe him if he tells them what he has uncovered about her and Will, he gains confidence to push back against her, thanks to a talk with Hope. Elsewhere in Coronation Street news, Abi Webster star Sally Carman-Duttine recently told Radio Times at the TV Choice Awards that she will be walking the famous cobbles for at least another 12 months. “I just signed for another year, which is great. My goodness, I love it. It’s my favourite job I’ve ever done," she explained. She said of her character: "The problem with Abi is she gets people on side, then she does something and everyone’s like, ‘Argh!’' But I love playing her and I love the stuff that’s like, “Why are you doing that?!’ I’m like, ‘Come on!’ "She’s eternally flawed, I love it. I love when she just messes up all the time." 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.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale dropped from ITV tonight in schedule shake-up
ITV has dropped both Coronation Street and Emmerdale from the schedules tonight, in yet another deviation from the broadcaster's new "soap power hour". The serial dramas reduced their weekly output by half an hour in January, so that they could air each weeknight from 8pm. This followed a highly-anticipated crossover episode - dubbed Corriedale - which saw the two fictional worlds combine for one night only. Speaking after the new schedule on ITV1 was announced, Kevin Lygo, ITV's Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, said: "The new commissioning pattern is viewer-led. We already give more choice than ever to viewers on how they watch us through ITVX, and we want to present their favourite soap to them in the most digestible way. "In a world where there is so much competition for viewers' time and attention, and viewing habits continue to change, we believe this is the right amount of episodes that fans can fit into their viewing schedule, to keep up to date with the shows." At the time, Emmerdale star Chris Bisson told Leeds Live: "[There'll be] 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." Unfortunately, Bisson has been proved wrong - and not for the first time. Just one week into the new broadcast pattern, both Corrie and Emmerdale were taken off our screens. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Tonight's usual instalments have been shunted to Monday, to accommodate coverage of the Six Nations Live, which begins at 7.20pm after a shorter ITV National News. Jill Douglas presents from the opening match in the fourth round of fixtures, held at the Aviva Stadium, with Ireland facing Wales from 8.10pm. The soaps will face similar disruption on Friday, March 14 (next week), once again being moved for the Six Nations. Emmerdale returns Monday at 8pm on ITV1. Coronation Street follows at 8.30pm. 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.
Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw heartbroken after betraying dead Billy to please Theo Silverton in ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has been forced to betray the memory of his beloved, late best friend Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) in Coronation Street. As viewers will recall, Billy lost his life during the Emmerdale crossover episode, Corriedale, following a multi-vehicle pile-up. Although he had the opportunity to escape from a burning vehicle, Todd's abusive boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) clipped his seatbelt back into the buckle and prevented him from fleeing. In the aftermath, Theo binned his photo from the sideboard, consumed with guilt over his actions. The loss has broken Todd, who had only just confided in Billy about the domestic abuse he was facing in the hours prior to his passing. That was his chance to escape the torment – which has only worsened in his absence. In today's episode, Todd acknowledged the fact that it would soon be Theo's birthday, and he would struggle to buy him a gift. Theo has total control of his finances, cut up his bank cards, and even joked at one point about setting him up with a junior savings account. On one occasion, he even left him for an entire weekend with just £10. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. After some persuasion, Theo handed Todd £200, saying that it would have to cover both a present and his birthday meal. He then noticed that Billy's cufflinks were on the bookshelf in the living room, and questioned whether Todd was starting some sort of shrine. Todd quickly moved them and left the house, but was shaken to see that his phone supplier had cut him off as his account was in arrears. With no other way to fund his bills, he was forced to use the cash Theo had given to him. When he returned home, Theo questioned why he had ignored his phone calls, and Todd explained that he'd left his device in the car while out shopping. This wasn't the case, and it soon became apparent that he was now going to have to do the unthinkable to be able to afford something for Theo. As Billy's adoptive daughter Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) showed off the t-shirt she'd bought for him, Todd hid a receipt from the pawnbrokers that clearly showed he'd sold Billy's cufflinks. Will Theo and Summer discover the truth? Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street's Jodie Ramsey tells a troubling lie as she closes in on David Platt in early ITVX release
Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) is causing quite a stir in Coronation Street - and yet her family are largely oblivious to her actions. The newcomer has shown somewhat kleptomaniac tendencies, taking a number of bizarre items - including a picture of Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove) and a book belonging to Brian Packham (Peter Gunn) - and is now trying to sink her claws into brother-in-law David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd). He's blissfully unaware of her efforts to get closer to him, though did note to his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) that there was something not quite right about her. In today's episode, the Platts headed to Weatherfield General ahead of a major operation for the youngest member of the family, Harper. The baby was born with a mass on her neck, and needs to undergo surgery to remove it. David and wife Shona (Julia Goulding) were concerned about their daughter having such a major procedure and watched through the window as the staff prepared to take her to theatre. To their surprise, the whole clan turned up at the hospital, armed with sandwiches and crossword puzzles. They'd been encouraged to head along and support David and Shona by Jodie, though their presence wasn't exactly welcomed. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. David lashed out towards the group, saying that they were getting under his feet on an already stressful day, and wanted them to leave. Jodie decided to stick around, and later cornered him in the corridor. She offered a hug - something which he clearly felt uncomfortable to receive - before heading off. Before she could leave, another mum in the ward asked whether she was Harper's parent, and Jodie was more than happy to let her believe this was the case. Relishing in the attention, she even claimed that David was her husband. Later, after celebrating the fact that Harper's operation went well, David and Shona watched over their little one. They were unaware of the fact Jodie was watching on through the window, eyeing up David in the process. To what lengths will she go to to get her man? Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street favourite confirms future at soap with new contract and hopes for 40-year run: "If they’ll have me!"
Sally Carman-Duttine chats to Radio Times about her cobbles future.
Sally Carman-Duttine has revealed she recently signed a new contract to continue playing Coronation Street favourite Abi Webster on the long-running ITV soap. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times at the TV Choice Awards, Carman-Duttine – who has played Abi since 2017 – said she will be walking the famous cobbles for at least another 12 months. “I just signed for another year, which is great. My goodness, I love it. It’s my favourite job I’ve ever done," she explained. The actress added that she’d be honoured to follow in the footsteps and have the same screen longevity of Corrie royalty Sally Dynevor, who recently marked the milestone of playing Sally Metcalfe for 40 years. “If they’ll have me, yeah!” she joked, before opening up about the fan reaction to her character. “The problem with Abi is she gets people on side, then she does something and everyone’s like, ‘Argh!’' But I love playing her and I love the stuff that’s like, “Why are you doing that?!’ I’m like, ‘Come on!’ “She’s eternally flawed, I love it. I love when she just messes up all the time." During her time on the soap, Carman-Duttine has been front and centre with many key storylines, including her drug addiction, the tragic murder of her son Seb, and her affair with Carl behind Kevin’s back. Most recently, she was also part of the well-received Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover, Corriedale – something she’d love to see more of in the future. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. “I think it was a real shot in the arm and the response has been fabulous,” she added. “So I think if it’s possible, even on a smaller scale, like a group of people get lost and they end up in The Woolpack...” Carman-Duttine – who is married to her co-star Joe Duttine, who plays Tim Metcalfe – is also close with many other familiar faces from the cast, including DS Lisa Swain actress Vicky Myers. “You know when you just meet some people and it’s instant,” she said of Myers. “I feel like I’ve known her my whole life. We’ve got a mutual friend, so there’s three of us. “Her first day was the episode where [Abi] found out that Seb had died in the hospital, and we didn’t actually speak that much because I was sort of in the zone and she was very respectful of that. But we just clicked." News of Carman-Duttine’s new contract comes after two more of her cast mates, Tony Maudsley and Jodie Prenger, confirmed they have also signed on the dotted line to continue playing George and Glenda Shuttleworth. The stars will also remain on Coronation Street for at least another year playing the brother-and-sister duo. Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release 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.
6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw
Jodie clashes with Adam, Maggie begins to panic and Alya hides a secret.
Todd Grimshaw's (Gareth Pierce) ordeal continues in Coronation Street next week, as Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) mocks his monetary woes in front of their neighbours. Meanwhile, Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) is called out for dog fouling, and she worries that her abusive ex may be able to track her down as a result. There's worries for Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) amid his battle with groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon), and Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) fears that her secret is about to be exposed. She is horrified to see that grandson Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) is growing closer to Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney), and that son Ben (Aaron McCusker) has struck up a friendship with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). Here's everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday 9 and Friday 13 March. 6 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Theo Silverton forces penniless Todd Grimshaw to pay for his birthday meal It's Theo's birthday, and he invites Gary and Maria to join him for lunch, pointedly noting Todd’s absence as work keeps him away. When Todd finally arrives – flustered and late – Theo is furious. He purposely slides the bill across the table and insists they foot the cost for Gary and Maria too. A mortified Todd confesses to Nick he’s only got £80 to his name. Back home, the celebration turns sour. Theo accuses Todd of single-handedly wrecking his birthday and demands a bottle of wine to salvage it. When Todd tentatively suggests coffee instead, Theo explodes. The following day, Todd sweeps up the shards of smashed crockery from the floor and tells George he won’t make it into work. Meanwhile, Gary spots Theo emerging from his van, and coolly painting a picture of how he and Todd were experiencing a lovers' tiff. Alone, Todd attempts to make a piece offering by making some soup, but hurls the blender across the room. Gary arrives to collect clothes for Theo and takes in the chaos. Left on edge, Todd fears Theo could return at any moment. In the Rovers, George, Christina, Sarah and James try to buoy Todd’s spirits, but the sight of Theo sends him spiralling. He flees, Theo in pursuit, insisting they need to talk. Later, as James steers a worse-for-wear Todd home, Theo lurks in the shadows, watching from afar. Theo then overhears Summer telling George that James stayed the night on the sofa. He's furious and heads out towards Speed Daal, clocking Adam deep in conversation with a client. When Gary reveals she’s Annie - the woman accusing George of fraud - an intrigued Theo makes his way over. The matter for the Shuttleworths is escalating, and as George suffers some abuse from Maggie, Todd and Christina leap to his defence and are subsequently barred. At home, Theo tracks Todd's location on a map. What has he seen? 2. Jodie Ramsey launches a new feud with Adam Barlow Adam spots Jodie out walking David the dog and launches into a rant about cleaning up after him. Jodie plasters on a smile, secretly furious at the confrontation. Moments later, the pooch cocks his leg against Adam’s pristine new car. In the café, Tracy is scandalised to find the dog behind the counter and threatens environmental health. Adam later confronts Jodie, armed with a bag of offending 'evidence'. She denies all knowledge, and he heads home to relay the saga to Daniel and Alya. She's seemingly bothered by another issue... Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Daniel advises Adam that the only way to nail the culprit is to catch them in the act. Undeterred, Jodie and David attach yet another bag of poo to Adam’s car and scarper, giggling. Their laughter is short-lived when Lily warns them to check the Weatherfield Community page. Panic sets in for Jodie - if her ex sees the video, he could track her down - and David vows to speak to Adam. 3. Maggie Driscoll is left concerned over Ollie's new romance A glam Amy announces she and Ollie are heading out on their first proper date, and Lauren is seething. She serves the two some drinks, stumbling and 'accidentally' drenching Amy. Amy returns glowing from her night with Ollie, and he's already planning to whisk her off to Speed Daal for dinner. Steve and Ben are thrilled, but Maggie has other ideas, pulling Lauren aside and urging her to dress to the nines and remind Ollie what he’s missing. Ollie can’t resist admiring her as she approaches them. Later, he rounds on Maggie for meddling, accusing her of using Lauren to ruin his date. Lauren then bares her heart, admitting she still has feelings and wishes they were together. Radio Times revealed last month that Maggie has been hiding a huge secret. In the 80s, she had an affair with Jim McDonald and conceived son Ben - meaning that Amy and Ollie are half-cousins! It's clear that she's fearful of something serious happening between them both. 4. Megan Walsh's flirty phone call raises Leanne Battersby's eyebrow Sam’s day takes a worrying turn when he’s sick at the bus stop. Leanne rushes him home, voicing fears to Nick that exam stress isn’t the full story. Later, she confides in Megan, convinced something deeper is troubling him, but the groomer brushes it off. Thinking she’s alone, Megan flirts with Will on the phone - only to be caught out when Leanne reappears. When Sam later pops by at the salon flat for his books, and Megan can’t resist making another threat. Meanwhile, Leanne shares her unease with Daniel and apologises for interrupting his and Megan’s flirty call. Leanne, Nick and Toyah agree Sam is pushing himself too hard with schoolwork. But when Megan abruptly cancels a date with Daniel, Leanne’s suspicions are piqued. Elsewhere, Hope suspects Sam is being bullied and urges him to stand up to his tormentor. Megan warns Sam that if he dares voice his “ridiculous” theory about her and Will, no one will believe him. Boosted by Hope’s words, Sam finally stands tall, declaring he’s no longer afraid. Is this the end of Megan? 5. Jim McDonald's funeral rocks the boat for Maggie and Ben Driscoll Steve confesses to Tim that he’s steering clear of Cassie, unsure he wants to walk down the aisle again. Seeking support, he invites Ben to Jim’s funeral, admitting he’ll need a steadying presence. Tim is jealous, pointing out he at least knew Jim. Maggie is equally unimpressed when Ben explains he’s going to back Steve up. With Liz and Andy refusing to attend, having long since washed their hands of Jim, Steve heads off nervously. After the service, mourners gather in the Rovers, where Jim's old army mates Declan and Davey regale Steve with stories from his dad's army days. A tight-lipped Maggie reminds Ben of his hospital appointment the next morning and pointedly suggests they call it a night. However, he continues to hit the bottle and the next day missing his echocardiogram. Eva gently tells Maggie that while Jim’s funeral may have stirred painful memories of Ben’s dad, she mustn’t vent her grief on the customers. 6. Alya Nazir is hiding a secret from Adam Barlow Elsewhere, Adam suggests to Alya that they celebrate their hard graft with a holiday. She’s thrilled - until a text lands that clearly rattles her. Soon after, Alya meets her former boss, Rich, from Fabians. Is she hiding a new business partnership from Adam, and what will this mean for their relationship? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street airs devastating death for Jim McDonald as Maggie Driscoll twist begins in early ITVX release
Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) has been left devastated in Coronation Street, lashing out at Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) over the death of dad Jim (Charles Lawson). Ben made a particularly insensitive joke about the McDonald patriarch - completely unaware that he's actually his dad too. Last month, Radio Times exclusively revealed that Jim would meet his maker off-screen, 36 years since he first appeared in the serial. The passing would have a huge impact on Steve, who didn't always see eye-to-eye with his father. We also confirmed that it would have a huge effect on his neighbours, the Driscolls, with Maggie (Pauline McLynn) hiding the deep dark secret that she had an affair with Jim in the 80s, and gave birth to their son Ben. For four decades she has pretended that his father was her husband, Alan. In today's episode, Steve's girlfriend Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) was preparing to pop the question with help from Mary Taylor (Patti Clare). She'd paid for a huge floral display to cover the railings at Victoria Gardens, and was just about to get down on one knee when he took the call to announce Jim's death. He was completely and utterly floored by the news, and headed to the Rovers to drown his sorrows with best mate Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine). Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Maggie poured everyone a whiskey, and cornered Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) to ask how her grandad had died. She explained that he hadn't been well for a while, and didn't think much of the encounter. Is Maggie trying to find out if Jim had a hereditary condition? As long term viewers will recall, he was previously diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy, a degenerative muscle condition. Meanwhile, Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) clocked Cassie pushing the engagement ring into Mary's pocket, and quickly realised that her ex-hubby was about to receive a proposal. She threatened to tell Steve everything, though Tim told her to respect the fact he was grieving. What will Steve do with this information? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 8 Coronation Street spoilers this week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street future confirmed for two cobbles' favourites as stars sign new contracts with ITV soap
The stars have been fixtures on the cobbles for a number of years.
Coronation Street stars Tony Maudsley and Jodie Prenger have signed new contracts to continue playing George and Glenda Shuttleworth on the ITV soap. Both stars will remain on the cobbles for at least another year. Maudsley, who joined the soap in 2020 as the local undertaker, confirmed that his time on the show had been extended in a post on social media. Alongside a picture of him raising a glass of fizz, he wrote in a caption on Sunday (1 March): "New contract? Cheers Corrie, don’t mind if I do. (I bit their hand off!) Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner for George (aside from more corpses)." And the character will have the company of his on-screen sister, with actress Prenger – who has played the flamboyant and sassy barmaid since 2022 – telling The Daily Star: "I've just signed a new contract, so I'm going to be on Corrie for another year. I always get nervous about whether or not they'll want me to stay, so I was thrilled when I got the offer." She continued: "I knew straightaway I was going to sign. I love being on the show so I'm thrilled to be staying for another year." However, it won't be plain-sailing for the duo, with George set to be left reeling in upcoming episodes as he discovers a string of fake one-star reviews posted about the undertakers. Next week, as George grows convinced that Annie is behind the one-star reviews, Glenda tries to help the situation by leaving fake five-star reviews. But the drama soon escalates when George is brought in for questioning over Annie’s fraud claims. He calls a crisis meeting with Christina and Glenda, only for a call from his solicitor to derail it. Will George be able to wriggle his way out of this one? Read more: Coronation Street sets up all-out villain head-to-head for Theo and Carl as star teases explosive escalation Coronation Street icon reveals reasons for soap exit and argues why show "needs to stay in its lane" Coronation Street reveals Mal Roper's attacker as Bernie Winter-Alahan is released in early ITVX release Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 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 theRadio 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.
Coronation Street sets up all-out villain head-to-head for Theo and Carl as star teases explosive escalation
The pair have been locking horns for quite some time now...
James Cartwright has revealed that his character Theo Silverton will lock horns with fellow antagonist Carl Webster in Coronation Street. The ITV soap recently confirmed in a flash-forward whodunnit that five Weatherfield residents could meet their fate, including Theo Silverton and Carl Webster, both of whom have a long list of enemies ready to see the back of them. Theo has been physically, verbally and mentally abusing Todd for months, with his latest act being stripping Todd of any financial assets, and joking about opening up a junior savings account for him to start collating the meagre amounts of 'pocket money' he's been handed. "Theo’s driven through Coronation Street like a truck with three wheels, and crashed through everybody, hasn’t he?" James said to Inside Soap. "He’s upset Carl. They’ve got a bit of a funny thing. There’s James, who is physical, he’s got motive. There’s Summer, maybe she doesn’t like what’s going on, and there’s also George." "Sarah is Todd’s best friend," he continued. "And there’s Danielle, the ex-wife, maybe she comes back! Or an ex-boyfriend of Theo’s that comes back to see him off. Or maybe it is Todd with a poisoned mushroom risotto!" Theo has been feuding with Carl for some time now, with his reaching breaking point at the start of the year when Carl overheard Theo voicing his guilt to a dead Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank). Theo then got his hands on images that proved Carl orchestrated the Chariot Square hotel robbery and since then, the pair have issued threats to the other and it seems it'll reach all new heights in the coming weeks. Cartwright told the publication: "It’s two villains head-to-head competing for the top spot, if you will. "It’s like two silverback gorillas in the jungle. When two silverbacks fight, whoever wins, that silverback then takes all of the other silverback’s family. They take everything that they own. "I feel it’s a bit like that with Theo and Carl. It’s a 'winner takes all' situation. They’re starting to dislike each other now, but that turns to real hate…" 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.
Coronation Street reveals Mal Roper's attacker as Bernie Winter-Alahan is released in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
We finally know who attacked creepy Mal Roper (Tim Treloar) in Coronation Street - and it's not Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove). The two met one another at the Chariot Square Hotel, both drowning their sorrows at the bar before retiring to his bedroom. Bernie ordered drugs, and he tried to make a move on her. She immediately pulled away, asserting that she was committed to husband Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), and left the room. After continuing the party into the night, she was found passed out in a nightclub toilet. Mal then showed up at Roy's Rolls, having been employed as an electrician to fix some dodgy wiring in the flat above. Bernie was horrified to discover he'd be working alongside her, and made it clear that he should keep his distance. After he bared his soul to her, saying he hadn't forgotten their 'kiss', she warned him to leave or she'd kill him. In true soapy style, he was attacked just hours later. Bernie was arrested, but she protested her innocence. In today's episode, she woke up in a cell and urged son Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) to secure her release. He said that although he wasn't working on the case, he was trying his best to shut down potential leads in her direction. DC Browning wanted to know how she knew Mal, and she accidentally revealed that they'd met one another in the weeks prior to him starting at the cafe. The evidence seemed stacked against her. Kit returned home and confirmed to girlfriend Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) that he was the attacker. He'd pushed Mal, who then suffered a heart attack. Sarah urged him to fess up to free Bernie, but he said that he wasn't prepared to put his job on the line and would have to hope that some evidence cropped up to prove she wasn't responsible. Fortunately, CCTV footage from Dev's corner shop showed that she wasn't present at the time of Mal's attack, and she was released. But how long can Kit keep his cover? Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street favourite arrested after brutal attack on stalker in early ITVX release
"With God as my witness, I'll kill you!" Those famous last words from Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove) in Coronation Street, just hours before her stalker Mal Roper (Tim Treloar) was attacked, could prove costly. Last month, Bernie headed to the Chariot Square Hotel to drown her sorrows after son-in-law Billy Mayhew's (Daniel Brocklebank) funeral. She met Mal, who was also down in the dumps after learning his wife had been writing to Roy Cropper (David Neilson). He assumed she was having an affair, and decided to play her at the same game by luring Bernie to his bedroom. The pair knocked back drinks, blasted music and ordered drugs. Mal then tried to make a move on Bernie, but after briefly locking lips, she knocked him back. He clearly hadn't forgotten about their wild night, and in recent weeks has made it his mission to impress her. He feigned an interest in her spiritual beliefs, tipped her handsomely in the cafe, and even bared his soul to her when alone. Bernie insisted that she was committed to husband Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), and he lashed out. In yesterday's instalment, she told Dev about her ordeal, and he wasn't happy. He couldn't understand her reckless decisions, and said she only had herself to blame for what was happening. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. That night, she cornered Mal in the street and told him - under no uncertain terms - that if he didn't leave her alone, she'd kill him. Bernie continued to profess her love for Dev in today's episode, telling him how much she regretted not telling him sooner about her night of madness and how sorry she was to hide the fact she spent that time with Mal. At Weatherfield police station, Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) told colleague Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) that a man had been found lying in the street with a serious head injury, and he'd been taken to hospital in a critical condition. Kit was shocked to realise that the man was none other than Mal. Meanwhile, back on the cobbles, Bernie began to pack her bags to leave Dev. He could see how bad she felt, and urged her to take him back. Kit returned to speak to Sarah about the assault, keeping the fact that he believed Bernie was responsible to himself. He was in disbelief when Lisa informed him that DS Browning had made a breakthrough with the case, and was heading off to arrest the culprit. As Bernie closed up the cafe for the night, Browning arrived to apprehend her on suspicion of assault. But was she really responsible? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street icon reveals reasons for soap exit and argues why show "needs to stay in its lane"
Sally Ann Matthews has given a brutally honest account of her Coronation Street exit - and has said the show needs to "stay in its lane". The actress originally appeared as Jenny Bradley in the ITV soap between 1986 and 1991, as the daughter of villainous Alan Bradley. She returned for a brief stint two years later. Jenny's connection to the cobbles - foster mother Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) - meant she was able to return for another storyline in 2015, which saw her entwined in a romance with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell). Matthews then made a full-time comeback the following year, and her on-screen family was gradually expanded. Jenny married Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley), and step-daughter from her first marriage, Daisy Midgley (Charlotte Jordan), was introduced. The women used money stolen from Underworld to buy the Rovers Return from pub chain LS Waterford, but were eventually shamed into handing it over to rightful owner Carla Connor (Alison King). Shamefaced, Jenny left for a new life in Tenerife. Now, four months on from her low-key exit, Matthews has lifted the lid on her feelings towards the long-running soap opera and why she chose to leave. AddRadio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. "I’m very fortunate that I’m in a position where I can say, ‘I don’t want to do that’. It doesn’t excite me. It doesn’t challenge me. It doesn’t spark joy!" she told The Daily Mirror. "I’m 55 now, I don’t wanna waste my time doing stuff that I’m not enjoying with people that I am not enjoying doing it with." During Jenny's final months, Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) took charge of the pub's management and Bradley was supposedly working in The Kabin. However, as Matthews explains, we actually saw very little of her in the newsagents because of a lack of studio space. "I was switching off from the show a bit," she revealed. "I was supposed to go into The Kabin and then they couldn’t get The Kabin set in because there were lots of hospital sets and police station sets." According to Matthews, the serial's decision to focus on storylines surrounding Weatherfield's policing department and the local hospital had ruffled feathers with her fellow cast members. "We, as a cast, have been having these conversations for three or four years, and the crew - their family and people in the street, saying they don’t watch it anymore. They said ‘Oh it’s all about the police, I don’t know who anybody is.’ "But all the research was coming back saying audiences want spoilers, non-linear storytelling, they watch true crime dramas on Netflix, so they want a lot of crime. "Obviously for ITV, Corrie brings in a big audience, which helps them hugely with their overall figures and it would be a big risk for someone to take, but Corrie needs to stay in its lane and be what it is - which is a soap!" Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald
Jim McDonald's (Charles Lawson) death in Coronation Street is set to have huge repercussions for another Weatherfield family within the coming weeks. Last month, Radio Times revealed that the legendary character would be killed off, off-screen, in scenes that would leave son Steve (Simon Gregson) conflicted about his passing. These episodes have begun to play out on screen, and Cassie Plummer's (Claire Sweeney) plans to propose to Steve will be scuppered next week when news reaches the family that Jim has died. It's understood that wife Liz – who moved to Spain to live with their son Andy (Nicholas Cochrane) in 2020 – is not due to return for a funeral, as actress Beverley Callard has swapped soaps to star in Irish serial drama Fair City. Now, Radio Times can exclusively reveal that his passing goes on to unearth one of landlady Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) deepest secrets. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Back in the 1980s, she had an affair with Jim, and they had son Ben (Aaron McCusker) together. This comes after a flashback episode which revealed she didn't have the smoothest of relationships with her late husband Alan, who she accidentally knocked down a staircase to his death. Did Alan know of her fling with Jim? Last year, shortly after her arrival, Maggie was spooked by something that she saw in Ken Barlow's (William Roache) sideboard, suggesting that she's known about the close connection to her new neighbours for quite some time. Steve has grown closer to Ben in recent weeks, much to the frustration of his best pal Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine). Ben even drove his new mate to the hospital in today's episode, though he declined the opportunity to visit Jim. What impact will this have on Maggie, and could it lead to resentment from Ben? Read more Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
Coronation Street reveals who destroyed Bernie Winter-Alahan's wedding photo in ITVX release - and it's not Mal
Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove) is walking on eggshells in Coronation Street, believing that creepy electrician Mal Roper (Tim Treloar) has broken into her home and defaced her wedding photo. It came after he locked the door on Roy's Rolls cafe and bared his soul to her, revealing that he'd not stop thinking about the night they'd spent together at the Chariot Square Hotel. As viewers will recall, Bernie was grieving son-in-law Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), and headed to the hotel bar to drown her sorrows. She met Mal, who was upset that his wife had been communicating with Roy Cropper (David Neilson). The pair headed back to his room, where they continued to down alcohol and she ordered drugs. Mal tried to make a move, though she insisted that she was happily married to Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) and pulled away. However, that brief moment of locking lips has clearly weighed heavy on his mind ever since, and he wanted the feeling to be reciprocated. Bernie warned him that she wasn't interested, and the whole ordeal clearly rattled her. AddRadio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. When she returned home, she was shocked to see her face had been cut out of her wedding photo. In today's episode, it was revealed that Bernie had spent the night with daughter Gemma Winter-Brown (Dolly-Rose Campbell), feeling unsafe in her own home. Mal approached her in Victoria Gardens, insisting that she didn't have to be scared of him. But it was too late - she seemed to know what he was capable of, and thought she was being stalked. At work, Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) mentioned that she was looking for an electrician to do some work on dad Ken Barlow's (William Roache) house, and Roy was quick to recommend Mal's services. Bernie shut him down, saying that he couldn't be trusted and she felt like there was something not quite right about him. However, although Mal was very forward with the waitress and his behaviour was completely out of order, he wasn't the one who cut Bernie's face out of the photo. That night, Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) delved deep into her box of trinkets and retrieved the circular piece of photo. This came just hours after she met up with a schoolgirl who she apparently used to care for. The girl, Olivia, implored her to return back to their family, though Jodie was insistent that she had a new life and couldn't. When Olivia asked about her current circumstances, she claimed she was living in witness protection. What is Jodie hiding, and why has she targeted Bernie? Read more: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald 8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.
8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal
Baby Harper goes in for surgery, and Lily realises that Jodie is meddling.
Carla Connor (Alison King) gets more than she bargained for in Coronation Street next week, as a baby is dropped off on her doorstep! The child is brother Rob's (Marc Baylis) daughter, and she's left with no choice but to take care of it. Fiancée Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) tries to talk her round to the idea, but how will she respond? Meanwhile, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) learns that dad Jim (Charles Lawson) has died. Little does he realise, in the moments prior to receiving the news, Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) was planning to cement the next step of their relationship. Elsewhere, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) fears for her future, and Lily Platt (Grace Ashcroft-Gardner) makes a shocking discovery at No. 8. Here's a look at everything happening in the episodes of Coronation Street between Monday 2 and Friday 6 March. 8 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Steve McDonald receives tragic news about dad Jim Cassie is all set to pop the question, as Tim (Joe Duttine) shepherds an unsuspecting Steve towards Victoria Gardens. However, just as the moment looms, Steve receives a phone call to say that Jim has died. The proposal is instantly shelved, and Cassie is left disheartened. Later, in the Rovers, they raise a glass to Jim’s memory. Tracy’s (Kate Ford) eagle eyes clock Cassie’s glam outfit, and then spots her slipping something into Mary’s (Patti Clare) pocket. Has she twigged that Cassie was gearing up to propose? As Steve breaks down to Tim and later discusses funeral plans with Ben and Cassie, Tracy realises he has no idea what nearly happened. 2. Brody Michaelis digs for information on Mal Roper's attack Following Bernie's (Jane Hazlegrove) arrest, Brody (Ryan Mulvey) starts digging, quizzing Kit (Jacob Roberts) and Sarah (Tina O'Brien) about the attack on Mal (Tim Treloar). Their shared, shifty glances say more than words ever could, and Brody quickly senses that they're covering something up. He reports back to Bernie, who wastes no time confronting Kit. Feeling cornered, Kit finally confesses what really went down. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. 3. Debbie Webster feels betrayed by Lou Michaelis In the prison, Debbie helps Lou (Farrell Hegarty) make bracelets for her kids, but when Paula (Kelli Hollis) tries to swipe one, Lou stands her ground and pays the price. Debbie later finds her cellmate battered and bruised. Sally (Sally Dynevor), Brody and the girls are horrified when they visit Lou and see the damage. Meanwhile, Carl (Jonathan Howard) turns on the charm during Debbie’s visit, tugging at her heartstrings until she agrees to hand over more cash. Sally overhears and bluntly warns Debbie that Carl is playing her. Debbie leaps to his defence, but knows that there's something strange going on. Back in her cell, she frets over her son and her worsening dementia, confiding in Lou that she can’t bear spending what could be her final months locked up. Lou calls Sally to share how low Debbie is feeling – and she's furious at the betrayal. 4. Surprise baby drama for Carla Connor and Lisa Swain Carla opens her front door to a jaw-dropping sight: a baby in a car seat, left on the doorstep! Lisa chases down the fleeing woman and learns the child is Connie, daughter of Rob and prison officer Mandy. The grandmother needs someone to care for her while she’s in hospital, and that duty has been bestowed to Carla. She refuses outright, despite Lisa reminding her she’s Connie’s aunt and that the alternative is foster care. Sleepless nights soon follow as Connie cries, and Carla, Lisa, Betsy (Sydney Martin) and Ryan (Ryan Prescott) are forced to confront a new normal. Later, Carla gently bounces Connie on her knee as they watch TV, and Lisa wonders if a breakthrough is on the cards. 5. George Shuttleworth receives a tirade of abuse online George (Tony Maudsley) is reeling after discovering a string of fake one-star reviews posted about the undertakers, and he’s convinced Annie is behind them. Glenda (Jodie Prenger) fires back online with glowing five-star reviews in a bid to stem the tide. Christina (Amy Robbins) ups the ante, revealing she’s reported Annie to the police for defamation. But the drama escalates when George is hauled in for questioning over Annie’s fraud claims. He calls a crisis meeting with Christina and Glenda, only for a call from his solicitor to derail it. How will George wriggle his way out of this one? 6. Harper Platt undergoes surgery to remove the mass At the hospital, David (Jack P Shepherd) and Shona (Julia Goulding) anxiously watch as staff prepare baby Harper for surgery. On Jodie’s suggestion, the other Platts arrive to show support. News filters through that Harper has suffered a minor bleed, and panic quickly takes hold. Overwhelmed, David lashes out and orders everyone to leave. Jodie hugs him tightly before heading out, where a new mum mistakes her for Harper’s mother and assumes David is her husband. Will she correct her? Eventually, David and Shona emerge to find the family waiting anxiously in the car park. Will Harper be OK? 7. Lily Platt learns of Shona Ramsey's meddling Lily stumbles across Jodie’s secret box of hidden trinkets under the stairs, discovering a cut-out photo of Bernie and Brian’s (Peter Gunn) book that was stolen from The Kabin. Why did she target her neighbours? At the hospital, the mum from earlier approaches Jodie again and asks about “her daughter”. As Jodie speaks about Harper’s operation, she freezes, discovering that Shona is stood right behind her. Back on the cobbles, Lily confronts Jodie with the Alahans' incriminating photo. Can Jodie talk her way out of it? 8. Todd Grimshaw is desperate for cash Theo (James Cartwright) returns early from visiting his mum in Doncaster, and Todd (Gareth Pierce) is forced to ask for money to buy him a birthday present. Theo hands over £200 but makes it clear it needs to cover dinner too. Todd’s confidence falters when a message flashes up on his phone – his account is in arrears and services will be cut off unless he pays up. With bills mounting, will Todd resort to desperate measures? Read more: Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release 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.