Radio Times
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items: Coronation Street fan favourite to face fire horror in shocking storyline next month
items: Coronation Street airs explosive Megan Walsh argument as her comeuppance nears in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street's Driscoll family reel over another sickening Megan Walsh discovery in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street airs arrest scenes as Will Driscoll breaks down in tears in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street legends vow to bring groomer Megan Walsh down after Sam Blakeman confession in early ITVX release
items: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding
items: Suspicions rise in Coronation Street early ITVX release as Megan Walsh threatens Sam Blakeman in hospital
items: Coronation Street villain confirmed to be leaving soap after arriving on cobbles last year
items: Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll fears for Ben's future after horrifying realisation in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll stunned as Jim McDonald connection realised in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby baffled by Megan Walsh mystery ahead of abuser's comeuppance in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street airs major update in Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton's relationship in early ITVX release
items: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation
items: Coronation Street's Theo Silverton holds a knife to Todd Grimshaw in distressing early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars confirmed for contract changes as cast appearances set to reduce
items: Coronation Street first look sees Driscoll clan discover sick Megan's twisted secret at last and plot justice
items: Coronation Street and Emmerdale dropped from ITV tonight in schedule shake-up
items: Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw heartbroken after betraying dead Billy to please Theo Silverton in ITVX release
items: Coronation Street's Jodie Ramsey tells a troubling lie as she closes in on David Platt in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street favourite confirms future at soap with new contract and hopes for 40-year run: "If they’ll have me!"
items: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw
items: Coronation Street airs devastating death for Jim McDonald as Maggie Driscoll twist begins in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street future confirmed for two cobbles' favourites as stars sign new contracts with ITV soap
items: Coronation Street sets up all-out villain head-to-head for Theo and Carl as star teases explosive escalation
items: Coronation Street reveals Mal Roper's attacker as Bernie Winter-Alahan is released in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street favourite arrested after brutal attack on stalker in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street icon reveals reasons for soap exit and argues why show "needs to stay in its lane"
items: Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald
items: Coronation Street reveals who destroyed Bernie Winter-Alahan's wedding photo in ITVX release - and it's not Mal
items: 8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal

Coronation Street fan favourite to face fire horror in shocking storyline next month
type: item
date: 2026-03-20T13:32:00.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The dramatic storyline puts one of Corrie's finest in serious danger.
encoded: 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 b…

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Coronation Street airs explosive Megan Walsh argument as her comeuppance nears in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-20T10:47:12.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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…

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Coronation Street's Driscoll family reel over another sickening Megan Walsh discovery in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-19T12:28:17.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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…

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Coronation Street airs arrest scenes as Will Driscoll breaks down in tears in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-18T11:33:42.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 b…

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Coronation Street legends vow to bring groomer Megan Walsh down after Sam Blakeman confession in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-17T11:46:17.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 C…

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5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton stuns Todd Grimshaw with surprise wedding
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date: 2026-03-17T00:01:14.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The Driscolls reel over Megan's pregnancy and Dev is questioned over Mal's attack.
encoded: 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 th…

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Suspicions rise in Coronation Street early ITVX release as Megan Walsh threatens Sam Blakeman in hospital
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date: 2026-03-16T12:20:09.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street villain confirmed to be leaving soap after arriving on cobbles last year
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date: 2026-03-15T12:57:24.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: A certain villainous face will be exiting the soap.
encoded: 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 ki…

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Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll fears for Ben's future after horrifying realisation in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-13T12:52:38.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll stunned as Jim McDonald connection realised in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-12T12:04:45.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 he…

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Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby baffled by Megan Walsh mystery ahead of abuser's comeuppance in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-11T13:08:27.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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…

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Coronation Street airs major update in Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton's relationship in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-10T16:00:52.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 m…

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5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton drugs Todd Grimshaw after separation
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date: 2026-03-10T00:01:38.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
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subject: News
description: Megan nears exposure and Kit fears that Mal will remember his attack.
encoded: 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 re…

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Coronation Street's Theo Silverton holds a knife to Todd Grimshaw in distressing early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-09T14:30:24.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 all…

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars confirmed for contract changes as cast appearances set to reduce
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date: 2026-03-09T10:49:05.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The changes come following a reduction in total episodes.
encoded: 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 calle…

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Coronation Street first look sees Driscoll clan discover sick Megan's twisted secret at last and plot justice
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date: 2026-03-08T11:16:55.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
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subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Child abuser Megan may finally be brought to justice.
encoded: 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: W…

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale dropped from ITV tonight in schedule shake-up
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date: 2026-03-06T07:00:18.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Soap fans, prepare to be disappointed!
encoded: 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 8.1…

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Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw heartbroken after betraying dead Billy to please Theo Silverton in ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-05T13:07:43.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
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subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 devic…

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Coronation Street's Jodie Ramsey tells a troubling lie as she closes in on David Platt in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-04T12:24:20.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street favourite confirms future at soap with new contract and hopes for 40-year run: "If they’ll have me!"
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date: 2026-03-04T10:30:23.000Z
creator: Rianne Ison
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Sally Carman-Duttine chats to Radio Times about her cobbles future.
encoded: 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 …

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6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton publicly humiliates Todd Grimshaw
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date: 2026-03-03T00:01:24.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Jodie clashes with Adam, Maggie begins to panic and Alya hides a secret.
encoded: 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 Rove…

Coronation Street airs devastating death for Jim McDonald as Maggie Driscoll twist begins in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-03-02T15:05:11.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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…

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Coronation Street future confirmed for two cobbles' favourites as stars sign new contracts with ITV soap
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date: 2026-03-02T11:22:23.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The stars have been fixtures on the cobbles for a number of years.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street sets up all-out villain head-to-head for Theo and Carl as star teases explosive escalation
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date: 2026-02-28T11:49:57.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The pair have been locking horns for quite some time now...
encoded: 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 st…

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Coronation Street reveals Mal Roper's attacker as Bernie Winter-Alahan is released in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-02-27T13:32:04.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street favourite arrested after brutal attack on stalker in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-02-26T07:30:47.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: "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 lyin…

Coronation Street icon reveals reasons for soap exit and argues why show "needs to stay in its lane"
type: item
date: 2026-02-24T20:00:14.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The star departed in October.
encoded: 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. "…

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Coronation Street to reveal shocking secret sibling twist for Steve McDonald
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date: 2026-02-24T15:44:17.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: A huge family secret is unearthed.
encoded: 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 mo…

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Coronation Street reveals who destroyed Bernie Winter-Alahan's wedding photo in ITVX release - and it's not Mal
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date: 2026-02-24T14:34:21.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: 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 t…

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8 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla baby shock and major death ruins proposal
type: item
date: 2026-02-24T00:01:17.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Baby Harper goes in for surgery, and Lily realises that Jodie is meddling.
encoded: 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…

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