Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover finally gets air date confirmed as life-changing twists await characters
ITV has confirmed when we can tune into the highly-anticipated Corriedale crossover, which will see the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale combine for one spectacular night. The instalment will also launch a new daily broadcast pattern for both flagship soaps, which are being shunted into a 'power hour' from 8pm each weeknight. Details are still pretty scarce, though we do know that lives will be on the line following a multi-vehicle pile-up on a dark and stormy country road near Hotten. It's pretty safe to assume that this will take place following Debbie Webster's (Sue Devaney) walk down the aisle, following hints that Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) is her wedding planner. Meanwhile, wanted posters for the twisted John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) have been spotted in Weatherfield Police Station, so it's likely that he will be part of the instalment. Those confirmed to appear from Corrie so far are DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers), David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) and Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford). Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Dr Liam Cavanagh (Johnny McPherson) are also set to appear. Dramatic first-look photos showed several explosions and overturned cars on the roadside, and in the trailer, we could hear a number of our favourites crying out for help. Luckily, you haven't got long to watch the episode, as it will air on Monday 5th January at 8pm. In October, Corrie producer Kate Brooks teased what was ahead. "Filming's been brilliant and we've got a brilliant director and scripts. The actors are loving it because it's so different and unique from what they've ever done before," she revealed. "The mood and camaraderie is really infectious!" Read our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2025 She continued: "I can't help but imagine what my mum is going to be like watching this episode. She'll be so beside herself because as a soap fan, the idea of sitting down with your two favourite shows with all your favourite characters in this massive, unmissable piece of telly, it's amazing. "Everyone's worked so hard on this behind the scenes. The cast have been amazing, but behind the scenes, it's been quite a feat logistically to get everything in the right place. "It's a testament to how hard and how passionate all people are. Everyone's put their hearts and souls into it." Read more: Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover special releases explosive first-look trailer and confirms more key cast Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on "mind-blowing" stunt episode Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street fans fear iconic character will be killed off in Emmerdale crossover after cryptic clues
It would be a dramatic start to the New Year!
Coronation Street fans are convinced that the iconic Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) could be about to meet her maker in the upcoming Emmerdale crossover episode. Last week, Ford was announced as one of the latest names to join the line-up, joining her co-stars Vicky Myers and Jack P Shepherd, plus Emmerdale favourites Danny Miller and Johnny McPherson. At the same time, a dramatic trailer showed a number of vehicles bursting into flames on a dark, country road in the fictional Hotten, while a number of residents from each soap cried out for help. On social media, some fans have clocked that a figure, that seems to be Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey), can be seen administering CPR to someone lay on the grass verge at the side of the disaster. Speculation then became rife that this could be Tracy, particularly following some dialogue during Monday night's episode. As the residents celebrated Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) 65th birthday, Ken Barlow (William Roache) discussed the idea of moving onto a cruise ship, selling his house and buying a cabin. The playful conversation prompted Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) to tell landlord Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) that Ken would be willing to flog his house to the Rovers so that they could extended the boozer and add a pool table. Tracy overheard, and Rita decided to play on the joke. She was furious that she would lose her inheritance. Rita reminded her that as you grow older, the relationships you have with your family are more important than money. She returned home and began to row with Ken, who noted that “time is a precious thing”. Tracy realised he was right, and the father and daughter vowed to make the most of their time together. On X, one fan wrote: "I don’t like this foreshadowing… if Kate has quit then that’s understandable, we’ve all seen it coming as she’s been reducing her workload for years, but I will NEVER forgive them if they kill off Tracy Barlow." Another added: "I totally interpreted it as Ken. Perhaps Bill Roache is done? The crossover seems a huge way to go out." "I'm torn. If they actually did this then that would be genuinely shocking but at the same time, I'm not sure I'd want Tracy to go out that way," said a third. One user offered a more reasonable explanation, saying: "I’m 50/50 on [whether] Tracy does [die] (so sorry to have to say that; interesting how she’s likely in CorrieDale and in the vote for an extra scene with Ross)." A viewer vote has been planned that will allow fans to choose one pairing to share a scene in the crossover. Should viewers select Tracy, her scene with Ross Barton (Michael Parr) will air. The other choices are Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and Roy Cropper (David Neilson), Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Carla Connor (Alison King), and Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and Kirk Sutherland (Andrew Whyment). Read more: Coronation Street Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide with wedding drama for Debbie Webster Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Read our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2025.
Coronation Street Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide with wedding drama for Debbie Webster
Everything you need to know from Coronation Street this Christmas time.
A Coronation Street wedding seldom goes smoothly, and Debbie Webster's (Sue Devaney) big day is no exception. Following his mum's death, Carl (Jonathan Howard) prepares to flee with his sister's hard-earned cash, but partner Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) is hot on his heels. Prior to that, Christmas is particularly eventful for the Driscoll clan as Maggie (Pauline McLynn) threatens to expose Eva Price's (Catherine Tyldesley) secrets. Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) makes a horrific discovery in the ginnel, and Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) devises a malicious plan. Here's everything we know that's happening between Monday 22nd December and Friday 2nd January. Coronation Street episode guide for Christmas and New Year Monday 22nd December – Hour-long episode at 8pm As Carl transfers money from Debbie's account to his own, she ignores another text from his mum Elaine. Ronnie reveals that her friends have organised a hen party, but she's less than enthused and has to put on a brave face. He heads off on his stag do, and reveals to the lads that he's got an appointment with a solicitor to get power of attorney over Debbie's finances. Carl masks his frustration and later, after receiving a troubling phone call, Abi rushes after him. Meanwhile, sparked by Susie's desire to have a baby sibling, Ben proposes the idea of having a child to Eva and she's rattled. Maggie's interest is piqued when Carl tells Maggie that he found Eva's credit card in one of the Chariot Square rooms. Luckily, Ben rushes to her defence and explains that Will had taken his girlfriend there and had used the card to pay for the suite. Eva is tearful and heads out to the beer garden, where Adam offers a shoulder to cry on. She hates herself for lying to Ben, and he reassures her that she had no choice. What are the pair hiding? Elsewhere, Lisa receives a text from Carla saying that she wants to be removed from No. 6's mortgage, before looking at a photo on her socials that she's posted of her sipping a cocktail. Costello's condition is improving, much to Becky's annoyance, and makes her way to the hospital as he's being escorted to a rehab clinic. She flashes Lisa's police badge at the porter, asserting that she'll take him from there. Plus, Shona and David attend an antenatal class – and he manages to offend the teacher, while Asha meets her supervisor. Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December – 30 -minute episode at 8.40pm Becky wants Lisa to put her drama to one side and enjoy Christmas, offering to massage the tension in her neck. When she begins to kiss her, how will Lisa respond? Luckily for the Swarla fans, Lisa seems committed to getting her relationship with Carla back on track and sends her a text to say how much she loves her. Across the road, Adam encourages Eva to write down her feelings in a letter to vent how upset she is. Alya walks in on them and he quickly thrusts a jewellery box into Eva's hand, saying that it's her Christmas present and he doesn't want her to see it. Maggie is intrigued, and rifles through Eva's handbag. She's disappointed to find it's a necklace engraved with Alya's name. However, just as she puts the gift back into the box, she finds the letter and decides to use it against Eva – inviting Adam and Alya for Christmas dinner. Meanwhile, Carl gets drunk and sends a text to James. He later explains that it was spurred on from some awful news, but James threatens to tell Abi. At the corner shop flat, Todd isn't looking forward to Christmas but is grateful to be back working with George. Theo says that he's invited everyone for the big day, but expects Todd to do all of the cooking. Sally takes a sad Brody, Joanie and Shanice to the prison gates to hold a banner up in front of a security camera for Lou in the hope that she'll see it. Shanice is overjoyed to pick up the phone and hear from her mum. Christmas Day, Thursday 25th December – Hour-long episode at 7.15pm When Daniel and Bertie arrive at the pub with a gift for Megan, Maggie insists that they stay for lunch – much to Will's fury. Alya is overjoyed with her gift from Adam and the suggestion that they move in together, while Eva realises that her letter is missing. He takes her by the hand in an attempt to reassure her, but Ben walks in and clocks their intimacy. Tensions rise around the dinner table, and matters only intensify when Maggie presents her son with a malicious Secret Santa gift. Over the road, Lisa is forced to put on a brave face when Becky kisses the back of her neck during the present opening. She's concerned when Roy texts to say that Carla never checked into her Lanzarote hotel. Meanwhile, Carl proposes some festive fun with James while Abi takes Alfie to visit Kevin. The men enjoy a morning of passion, unaware that she is trying to reach Carl to say that she's keen to get home. Elsewhere, George, Christina, Summer and Glenda head to the corner shop flat to have Christmas lunch with Todd and Theo. Things get off to a bad start when Summer gifts Todd some tickets to an Andrew Scott retrospective as she knows he's always fancied him, something which begins to enrage Theo. While a game of charades gets under way, Theo loses his temper and smashes a wine glass. Plus, David is saddened that a present from Gail has gone missing. Boxing Day, Friday 26th December – 30-minute episode at 7pm The events of Christmas Day take their toll on the residents, with Evelyn making a horrific discovery in the ginnel. She finds one local badly beaten, and left for dead. Elsewhere, Theo surprises Todd with a mini break, something he's delighted about. However, things turn sour when he realises that it clashes with the event that Summer booked for him. Monday 29th December – 30-minute episode at 8pm Kit is suspicious when Sarah says that Carla hasn't responded to any of her emails. He takes it upon himself to browse through her diary. At the Bistro, the residents are gathering for George and Glenda's joint party. Nick suggests to Todd that they go for a run together, but Theo isn't impressed when Sarah drops the bombshell that he was Todd's first crush. Theo offers to go and get a cake for the celebration, and Billy watches on, concerned, as he steers Todd towards the door for them to leave. At the cake shop, he berates Todd for flirting with Nick and then drives off without him. Meanwhile, Will encourages Ben to build bridges with Maggie, though suspects that his son has been put up to the act by his mum. Later, Maggie confesses that she was wrong to have a go at Eva. Tuesday 30th December – 30-minute episode at 8pm Becky’s desperation grows as she pushes on with her plan to flee to Spain with Lisa and Betsy. Meanwhile, with Theo trying his upmost to come between Todd and Billy, is his abuse about to be exposed? Maggie offers Eva a half-hearted apology, and the Driscolls wonder whether they can move forward. Elsewhere, Abi breaks down to Tracy, admitting that she's fearful that her relationship will end in heartbreak. Following his decision to skip his physio session, Evelyn wonders whether Tyrone's scared to try and walk. New Year's Eve, Wednesday 31st December – Hour-long episode at 8pm Kit asks Asha to dig around for information with her colleagues, hoping that Costello mentioned any particular words when brought into hospital. She reveals that he kept repeating three specific phrases – and Kit comes to the conclusion that it's a 'what three words' location reference. Meanwhile, Billy asks Alya about the domestic abuse that Yasmeen suffered when she was married to Geoff, and how to spot the signs. Todd joins him, George, Christina and Summer for drinks in the Rovers, clearly nervous about something. Elsewhere, Carl wants to say goodbye to mum Elaine at the chapel of rest and Ronnie offers to go with him after hearing that they struggled to bond when he was a child. When Carl explains that he finds it hard to love as an adult, Ronnie questions his commitment to Abi. Ryan is confused when an invoice is chased up at the hotel, and he soon realises that all of the Chariot Square passwords have been changed. Plus, Tyrone hobbles into the Rovers on his crutches for New Year's drinks to a round of applause, though Kevin sits alone with a gloomy look on his face. New Year's Day, Thursday 1st January – Hour-long episode at 8pm Kit visits Costello at hospital and explains that he found the empty flat, and knows that it belongs to him. When he leaves, Becky reveals herself and thanks Costello for not dropping her in it. Lisa explains that she's prepared to move to Spain with her family, but wants to tell Carla face-to-face. Becky decides it's time to speed up her operation, with horrifying consequences. Meanwhile, Todd worries when Billy and Summer suddenly drop by. Theo begins to quiz Billy about 'the parishioner' who is suffering domestic abuse, and it becomes apparent that his game could be up. When they leave, Todd falls victim to Theo's vile abuse again, when he blames his partner for causing him to lose his temper. Todd seizes the opportunity to rush out of the flat, later listening to a voicemail message from Theo saying that he can't bear to live without him. Debbie is touched when Sally organises a pre-wedding pamper party at No. 4. She tells her friends that she wishes Kevin would let go of his grudge towards Carl for her special day, and Sally decides to have a word with her ex-hubby. Fired up following their conversation, Kevin demands a word with Carl. Elsewhere, Shona suffers a twinge and struggles to breathe, with David taking her to the hospital. Friday 2nd January – Hour-long episode at 8pm Debbie is worried that her broken glasses are a bad omen on her wedding day. Bernie promises that she'll find something that will bring her some good luck, but when the guests filter into the venue, they're nowhere to be seen. The coach leaves for the ceremony and Asha tells Amy that she's stopped taking her antidepressants, while Tracy kicks off with Cassie for cosying up to her daughter. Prior to her arrival at the wedding, Abi finds a bag of cash in Carl's car. When they pull up to the hotel, she opens the boot and discovers the money has gone missing. She quickly reveals to Kevin that she thinks Carl is planning to do a runner. Luckily, Debbie eventually arrives and makes a grand entrance, well aware of some underlying tension between Kevin and Carl. She orders them to stop, but when Kev stands up to make his speech, will he ruin everything? Everyone sits down for dinner and Todd accidentally spills juice down his shirt. Theo tells him to go and rinse it, and Billy follows him to the toilets where he notices a series of bruises on his body. Meanwhile, before leaving the country, Lisa hands Sarah an envelope containing Carla's engagement ring. Becky tells her ex-wife that it's best they get rid of their phones for safety reasons, and that she'll buy them all new ones before they leave for the ferry. Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street legend's future with soap revealed as they 'sign contract' for 28th year in role
They were just 15 when they joined the soap.
One of Coronation Street's longest-running characters will be on our screens for another year of cobbles drama. Alan Halsall, who first appeared on the ITV soap as Tyrone Dobbs in 1998, has reportedly signed on the dotted line with a big storyline ahead. The character arrived alongside adoptive mother Jackie (Margi Clarke), though soon became somewhat of a surrogate son to Jack and Vera Duckworth (Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn). He was at the centre of the 50th anniversary, when first wife Molly Dobbs's (Vicky Binns) affair with his business partner Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) was exposed, and Tyrone realised that he wasn't the father of their son. More recent storylines have included finding his drug addict birth mother Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) and harridan grandmother Evelyn (Dame Maureen Lipman), fathering a child during an affair, and suffering a severe spinal cord injury following a hit and run. The latter incident has seen him require the use of a wheelchair for mobility, while wife Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) has been left to juggle his care and looking after their three children. In the last week she checked into the Chariot Square Hotel for a break, under the guise that she was visiting unwell mother Cilla Battersby-Brown (Wendi Peters) in Wolverhampton. Now, The Sun reports that Halsall has signed his new contract for at least another year, with a source claiming there are "big things coming up for the soap and Tyrone" in the next 12 months. Little does Ty realise, his accident was caused by Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard). The meddling brother of Kevin has been manipulating his sister Debbie's (Sue Devaney) dementia diagnosis, has coupled up with sister-in-law Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) and is secretly sleeping with neighbour James Bailey (Jason Callender). As this is Weatherfield, things tend not to stay secret for long! Could Tyrone by the one who brings Carl down? Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 Coronation Street spoilers: Format-breaking Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton episode as Dee-Dee Bailey's exit story begins
Ben is on Will's case, Joanie kicks off and Abi has suspicions about Carl.
Coronation Street is lining up a special, standalone episode following Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright) abuse of Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). The instalment has been filmed through hidden cameras and police body cams, as a domestic incident is reported on the cobbles. Meanwhile, Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) is hot on son Will's (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) heels when he heads to the hotel for an afternoon in the sheets with Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Elsewhere, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) has some news, and there's drama for Abi and Carl Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine and Jonathan Howard). Here's a look at everything happening in Weatherfield between Monday 15th and Friday 19th December. 5 Coronation Street spoilers 1. The police intervene after another Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton incident In a single strand instalment, police swarm the cobbles after reports of a domestic incident. A series of flashbacks then take us to a moment when Theo's abuse escalates, through the point of view of Todd's hidden camera, CCTV and police body cams. Is this the end of the road for Theo? The next day, Todd cleans up the breakages in the flat as he comes to terms with how bad things have got. Bernie has seen just how bad the scene was, and tells George that she thinks there's more to the situation than meets the eye. Alongside Christina, he decides to pay the couple a visit and offer Todd his job back. He puts on a brave face when questions about the row are posed, but will the truth be outed? 2. Will Driscoll is caught in the act with Megan Walsh Will tells Bernie that he hasn't got any mates in Weatherfield, and she calls in Brody to strike up a friendship. Megan puts a smile on his face when she promises him a training session, and Daniel notices how besotted he seems. Brody calls by and invites himself along to the training session, something which frustrates Will. He's even more infuriated when he suggests asking Megan out. Later in the week, it's Will's birthday. Ben and Eva pretend they haven't organised anything special, so he heads out to meet Megan instead. They secretly spend the afternoon in one another's arms at the Chariot Square Hotel, unaware that his family have pulled out all the stops to make his 16th a memorable day. As Will confesses his love for Megan, Maggie is confused as to why he's ignored her calls. Steve tells Ben that he saw his son heading into the hotel, and he charges over – hammering on the door. Is his game up? 3. Dee-Dee Bailey is moving on – and brother James isn't happy Dee-Dee has to deal some news to Ed – she's got a new job. He's delighted for her and plans a meal for everyone at the bistro. However, when she drops another bombshell, the family are shocked to the core. James is in disbelief and fails to show up to the event, leaving Dee-Dee saddened. 4. Joanie Michaelis lashes out at Sally Metcalfe Joanie and Shanice are caught red-handed trying to steal a bottle of Prosecco from the corner shop. Noticing that they're clearly troubled by something, Sally and Tim decide to spoil the girls with a lavish Christmas themed brekkie. It doesn't go to plan though, as when Joanie is banned from attending a party with a girl from the year above her, she throws an almighty tantrum. Just as Fiz, Hope and Ruby arrive, Joanie knocks over the Christmas tree and angrily tells Sally that she'll never replace her mum Lou. 5. Abi Webster notices something strange on Carl's phone James makes a drunken mistake and texts Carl, something which he later regrets and instructs him to ignore it. However, when Carl reveals that he's lost his phone, the pair hope that Abi hasn't seen it. He luckily manages to locate the device, but before he can delete the evidence, Abi spies something over his shoulder. Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street writer reveals how much longer Debbie Webster will remain on the ITV soap amid tragic dementia story
It's the story that has received intense backlash from Coronation Street fans - one of the ITV soap's most beloved characters, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), has been diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Tragic scenes saw the hotelier struggle with memory loss, and after seeking private medical attention, her worst fears were confirmed. Debbie has subsequently been manipulated by brother Carl (Jonathan Howard), making her feel as if her cognitive ability is rapidly declining so that she will handover the financial side of her businesses to him. Last night's episode saw her bravely reveal to some clients at the hotel about her condition, before heading off for an afternoon of drinking and merriment with several Weatherfield women. The refreshing, uplifting scenes saw the group run-in with a police officer in the carpark of the local Freshco branch, with Debbie jokingly sat in a shopping trolley. Legendary Corrie scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey shared a snap of the leading ladies on set on social media, alongside a caption that gave an insight into how long the dementia storyline could run for. "The Unusual Suspects! I’ve written the second half of tonight’s Corrie, and very proud of it I am too," he said. “Debbie and her best girlfriends down a few cocktails and have a scream and bond. So lovely to have been given an episode celebrating female friendship and to be able to play it with all these brilliant Corrie women. “As Debbie’s dementia progresses over the next few years she’s going to need the strength of Debbie’s Angels to steer her through.” While this means that the fan-favourite will continue to appear into 2027 and possibly beyond, it doesn't come without turmoil. Aside from her memory worsening, we also know that a shock death will hit the Webster family this Christmas. There'll also be some happiness, as she walks down the aisle with Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan). However, the event may turn sour as it's highly likely that it could form the basis for the upcoming Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode Corriedale. Dales wedding planner Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) has already mentioned a 'bridezilla' in Manchester who wants a choir to perform at her ceremony, something which Debbie has also directly referenced in her own soap. Read more: Coronation Street 2025 Christmas schedules confirmed by ITV - including extended festive episode Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street 2025 Christmas schedules confirmed by ITV - including extended festive episode
Here's when you can catch Corrie over the Christmas period.
Here we go, Corrie fans! Coronation Street has confirmed its Christmas and New Year schedules, to help save on the confusion as our beloved soaps are shunted about to facilitate a load of festive specials. We've got a lot to be excited about in the episodes. Gail Chadwick (Helen Worth) is staging a grand return, albeit virtually, as things get heated around the Driscoll's turkey dinner. Tensions begin to rise, and someone is assaulted in the ginnel. There's a sad death for the Webster family, while Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) faces an uncertain future amid his abusive relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). Plus, as the bells of Big Ben chime in 2026, we look ahead to the Corriedale crossover. Coronation Street Christmas 2025 schedule Coronation Street usually broadcasts new hour-long episodes each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV1 at 8pm. Things are a little different during week commencing 22nd December. Monday, 22nd December: 8pm (Hour-long) Tuesday, 23rd December: No episode as usual Christmas Eve: 8:40pm (30 minutes) Christmas Day: 7:15pm (Hour-long) Boxing Day: 7pm (30 minutes) Coronation Street New Year schedule There's quite a few changes leading up to 2026 too. Monday, 29th December: 8pm (30 minutes) Tuesday, 30th December: 8pm (30 minutes) New Year's Eve: 8pm (Hour-long) New Year's Day: 8pm (Hour-long) Friday, 2nd January: 8pm (Hour-long) All of the episodes will be available to stream first on ITVX from 7am, prior to transmission. Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover special releases explosive first-look trailer and confirms more key cast
The crossover's plot line has been revealed.
ITV has unveiled a first look at the dramatic Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode that is due to air in the New Year. The instalment, which will kickstart a new daily broadcast pattern for both flagship soaps, will see our much-loved Weatherfield and Hotten locals come together for one special evening. Details on how this will be facilitated have been pretty scarce up until now, with a new trailer showing that a multi-vehicle pile-up will be at the epicentre of the action. It's pretty safe to assume that criminal John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) will crop up in some respect, given wanted posters have been spotted in Weatherfield Police Station. It's also been strongly implied that Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) is the 'bridezilla' that wedding planner Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) is dealing with in Manchester. Whatever happens, it's bound to be a night that changes lives forever. Lives are on the line as a horrific storm hits a dark, country road in Hotten, as a few familiar voices cry out... Alongside the already confirmed Vicky Myers and Danny Miller, who play Lisa Swain and Aaron Dingle, the trailer shows that David Platt (Jack P Shepherd), Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) and Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) as the latest cast members to join the line-up. What exactly causes the disaster remains to be seen, but it's not one to be missed. New pictures, alongside a combined logo, show a fire ball erupting from an overturned vehicle as someone lies on the floor. View oEmbed on the source website Another shows a silhouette of a man strolling past another overturned car, as a fire engine races towards the scene in a cloud of smoke. ITV has promised that Corriedale is "just the start of the drama", with the aftermath giving us "murderous intent, death, destruction, closely-guarded secrets, and lies". In October, Corrie producer Kate Brooks teased what was ahead. "Filming's been brilliant and we've got a brilliant director and scripts. The actors are loving it because it's so different and unique from what they've ever done before," she revealed. "The mood and camaraderie is really infectious!" She continued: "I can't help but imagine what my mum is going to be like watching this episode. She'll be so beside herself because as a soap fan, the idea of sitting down with your two favourite shows with all your favourite characters in this massive, unmissable piece of tele, it's amazing. "Everyone's worked so hard on this behind the scenes. The cast have been amazing, but behind the scenes, it's been quite a feat logistically to get everything in the right place. "It's a testament to how hard and how passionate all people are. Everyone's put their hearts and souls into it." Read more: Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on "mind-blowing" stunt episode Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
7 Coronation Street spoilers: Maggie Driscoll's dark past explored in special flashback episode
Lisa finalises her breakup with Carla, Debbie makes a huge mistake and Lauren notices something strange.
Coronation Street is set to roll back the years in a special instalment following Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) chequered past. It's not the only drama for the family, as Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) notices an unusual interaction between youngster Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) and his athletics coach Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Meanwhile, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) pieces the Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) and DI Costello (Daon Broni) puzzle together. Here's everything happening in Weatherfield between Monday 8th and Friday 12th December. 7 Coronation Street spoilers 1. Maggie Driscoll's past is explored in a special flashback episode It's Maggie's birthday, but with tension bubbling beneath the surface, she can't help but reflect on her past... We're taken back in time for a special flashback episode, and learn more about the Driscoll family dynamic and how Maggie came to be quite the force of nature! Amid her feud with Eva, we'll be left wondering what she could be capable of... 2. Kit Green finds damning evidence to support his Becky Swain and DI Costello theory Kit pays a visit to Weathy General to see Costello, and is intrigued to hear that he was planning to retire to the Lake District. When he mentions it to Lisa and Becky, he clocks the latter's discomfort. Why did she seemingly know about it, and they didn't? Later, Kit voices his concerns to Carla, but neither of them have any proof that to solidify their belief that Costello and Becky have been working together. When he leaves, he bumps into Becky and asks her to pass on the message to Lisa that Carla is alone in the factory downing a bottle of scotch. However, as Carla pours herself another, Becky arrives and closes the door behind her. The next day, Costello's wife arrives for his personal effects and shows Kit a picture of the house in Coniston that they'd bought. A nameplate reads 'Ravensgill', and after doing some research, he finds that it was bought by a company a week after Becky's fake death. Carla returns home to Lisa and tells her she should never have left, and that she's never stopped loving her. While the feeling is reciprocated, Lisa says that it's too late to salvage their relationship. - it's over. 3. Lauren Bolton notices something strange about Will Driscoll After trying to kiss Lauren, Will is forced to apologise. To his relief, she plays it down. However, later that day, she heads to the precinct and spots him meeting up with Megan, pouring his heart out and expressing how sorry he is for the kiss. Has Lauren realised what is going on? 4. Debbie Webster deeply offends brother Kevin Debbie is mortified to realise that she's booked the wedding venue for 2027, rather than 2026. She tells Carl and Abi that she may be too ill by then, and they promise to help her find an alternative venue. She's overjoyed when they reveal Monkton Hall has had a cancellation in three weeks time. With time ticking away, she reveals her intention to invite the couple to the big day. Ronnie advises that it may be a mistake, and when Kevin overhears the plan, he throws the invitation back at her. 5. Tim Metcalfe worries he's setting Joanie and Shanice Michaelis up for disappointment Sally and Tim prepare a huge buffet for Joanie's friends to attend a party at their house, and promise that she'll try and set up a visit with Lou on Christmas Day. However, Tim is concerned that the kids will be disappointed if the prison doesn't allow visitors. 6. Gary Windass hears a crash coming from Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton's flat George and Christina have a heart-to-heart about the situation with Todd, and she tells him that it's obvious the pair miss one another and should try and repair their relationship. The following day, Gary tells the two that he heard a crash coming from inside Todd and Theo's flat... 7. Shona Platt makes a bold move that stuns David David's overwhelmed when he returns home to a house full of guests. Shona has planned a baby shower in his absence, and he feels deeply uneasy about it. Given their baby is such high risk, he reckons the party is inappropriate and makes his feelings known. Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2025.
With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. Last year ended with the huge departure of one of the street's longest-serving stars, Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth). 2025 has already seen some major departures, with recent big exits including Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and the moving final days of Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh-Jupe). However, there are more changes to come before the year is done. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months. So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes. Coronation Street cast 2025 The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below. William Roache as Ken Barlow Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts Ben Price as Nick Tilsley Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne David Neilson as Roy Cropper Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs Antony Cotton as Sean Tully Sam Aston as Chesney Brown Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor Alison King as Carla Barlow Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson Mikey North as Gary Windass Patti Clare as Mary Taylor Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr. Peter Gunn as Brian Packham Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Price William Flanagan as Joseph Brown Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt Sair Khan as Alya Nazir Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner Joshua Leavy as Harry Platt Aurora Bradshaw as Susie Price Julie Goulding as Shona Platt Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman Sally Carman as Abi Webster Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer Jason Callender as James Bailey Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee Dee Bailey Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis James Cartwright as Theo Silverton Natalie Anderson as Danielle Silverton Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster Raphael Akuwudike as Ollie Driscoll Amy Cudden as Becky Swain Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll Pauline McGlynn as Maggie Driscoll Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll Beth Nixon as Megan Walsh Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast. LEAVING Dee Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) When is Dee Dee Bailey leaving? Late 2025/early 2026. It has been confirmed that Channique Sterling-Brown is departing Coronation Street - meaning we will soon be saying goodbye to fan-favourite Dee Dee Bailey. "I made the decision in spring, and it wasn't a rash decision," Sterling-Brown explained to press. "I took a couple of months from being offered my next year's contract to actually even respond. I felt really torn but I just had the sense that it was time. "I'm very led by my faith, so I really took my time over it and prayed into it, and I found a real sense that I had done what I'd come to do, I'd achieved what I was sent here to do, so it was time to be brave." As for beloved Dee Dee, Sterling-Brown remained tight-lipped on her final storyline, only spilling that "how it ends is right for her journey". No air date has been confirmed for Dee Dee's final episode. Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) When is Billy Mayhew leaving? 2026. Actor Daniel Brocklebank has been confirmed to be leaving our screens as Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street next year. The Sun reports that a story-based decision will see Billy Mayhew depart the cobbles not long after losing his husband, Paul Foreman, in a new issues-based storyline in 2026. Confirming his exit to the paper, Daniel said: "I have been working on Corrie for a quarter of my life. "I have adored every minute I have been in that building and have never not looked forward to going into work. "I love everyone who works on this show and whilst I am sad to be going, I am equally excited to see what the future holds." The character is reportedly set to be killed off in upcoming scenes after funeral scenes have been shown in photographs of the set, as shown in The Sun. RadioTimes.com reached out to ITV for comment. Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027. Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline. Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year, before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020. A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline." They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house. "There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years." The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen. The storyline has since been confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until 2027. RETURNING Gail Chadwick (Helen Worth) When is Gail Chadwick returning? 25th December 2025. Actress Helen Worth is reportedly making a guest appearance in Coronation Street at Christmas following her much-anticipated departure last festive season. Gail married her latest husband, Jesse Chadwick, last Christmas Day before departing for a new life in France and leaving the chaos of the Platt family behind. A source told The Sun: “Corrie bosses are keeping the exact details under wraps but it’s understood she takes the chance on Christmas Day to connect with the family. “And it [couldn't] be more timely as the Platts find themselves in yet another drama, one that they’ve had to deal with by themselves since the Platts’ matriarch moved abroad. “It’s a move which is guaranteed to thrill soap fans, who wondered whether we’d ever catch a glimpse of show favourite Gail on the cobbles again.” RadioTimes.com understands the report to be true. Who has left Coronation Street in 2025? Mason Radcliffe Matty Radcliffe (Guest) Brie Benson (Guest) Gus Deering (Guest) Anthea Deering (Guest) Eric Sandford (Guest) Yasmeen Nazir Tommy Orpington (Guest) Max Turner Rob Donovan Daisy Midgeley Julie Carp Bobby Crawford PC Craig Tinker Eileen Grimshaw Jason Grimshaw (Guest) Mick Michaelis Lou Michaelis Logan Radcliffe (Guest) Aadi Alahan Noah Hedley (Guest) Jenny Bradley Who has left Coronation Street in 2024? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024. Sarge Bailey (Guest) Moses Ekundayo Harvey Gaskell Violet Wilson (Guest) Eliza Woodrow Simon Barlow Nathan Curtis Tommy Orpington Beth Tinker Rowan Cunliffe Nicky Wheatley Dorian Pop Alina Pop Stu Carpenter Damon Hay Paul Foreman Sabrina Adetiba Joel Deering Rowan Cunliffe Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence) Jesse Chadwick Gail Chadwick Who has left Coronation Street in 2023? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023. Griff Reynolds Jacob Hay Mike Hargrave Esther Hargrave Teddy Thompkins Cilla the Cincilla Daryan Zahawi Rufus Donahue Faye Windass Jackson Hodge Miley Hodge Justin Rutherford Karen Rutherford Aggie Bailey Aaron Sandford Geoffrey "Spider" Nugent Isabella Benvenuti Henry Newton Shelly Rossington Stephen Reid Darren Vance Courtney Vance Crystal Hyde Peter Barlow Who left Coronation Street in 2022? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022. Ted Spear Marrium Nazier Clint Stubbins Linda Hancock Grace Vickers Lydia Chambers Jon Spear Emma Brooker Laura Neelan Elsie Ben Chancellor Imran Habeeb Cathy Matthews Nicky Wheatley Camilla Perrin Mimi Halliday Frank Bardsley Phill Whittaker Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination) Saira Habeeb Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination) Kelly Neelan Leo Thompkins James Bailey Martha Fraser Wendy Crozier Harvey Gaskell Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year? Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch check out our TV Guide. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. 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Lynne Verrall, Coronation Street actress and stage star, dies aged 76
Verrall enjoyed a successful career on both screen and stage.
Coronation Street star Lynne Verrall, whose career spanned more than 50 years, has died at the age of 76. The actress, who was best known for playing Geraldine Spellman in the ITV soap as well as other theatre and TV roles, reportedly passed away in Paris on 8th November 2025 after battling a long illness. Her agent Samantha Boyd said in a statement (via The Stage): "Lynne was always ready to try any role, to grow and learn and develop. She embraced life to the full." Verrall grew up in Wellington, Shropshire, in the 1950s, before training at Birmingham School of Acting (now the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire). She went on to enjoy a varied stage career, which included roles at London’s Royal Court, Theatr Clwyd and the Royal & Derngate. In one notable role, she played Anna in Carrie Cracknell’s revival of A Doll’s House at London’s Young Vic in 2012. Verrall bagged several small television roles in the 1970s and '80s in series such as Hard Cases and Bill Brand. After moving to Paris in 2012, she landed the role of Geraldine Spellman in Coronation Street and appeared intermittently in the soap opera between June 2017 and March 2018. Her character was the grandmother of Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) and fought Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) for custody of Summer after her son Drew, Summer’s father, left the teenager in his care. In 2023, she played the role of Kelly Reilly’s mother in comedy-drama Greek Salad. Shortly after wrapping filming, she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. A fundraising page has been set up in her memory, which reads: "Our dear friend Lynne faced MND with her trademark wit and courage – and even in the toughest moments, she never lost her spark (or her sense of humour)." It continues: "In true Lynne fashion, she even left a gift in her will to ARSLA, the MND association here in Paris, to help others facing this awful illness. If you’d like to honour her memory – and give this disease the middle finger (ARSLA’s brilliant campaign slogan!) – you might consider a small donation to support their work. "I can just imagine Lynne laughing at that and saying, 'That’s the spirit – don’t make a fuss, but thank you, darling'."
Coronation Street 2025 Christmas preview: Gail Platt icon returns amid a tragic death and brutal assault
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but not for the residents of Coronation Street! Things never seem to go to plan for the residents of Weatherfield, and this year is no exception. While the Platts celebrate the return of matriarch Gail (Helen Worth) – albeit via a video call – head of the Driscoll family Maggie (Pauline McLynn) is plotting against Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). Secrets are exposed, tensions rise, and someone is assaulted in the ginnel. Elsewhere, the Websters reel following a tragic death, and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) edges closer to discovering the abuse that Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is facing at the hands of his boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). Here's a look at everything happening on the cobbles this festive period... Coronation Street Christmas 2025 preview 1. Maggie Driscoll's meddling leads to a shocking assault in the ginnel There's secrets and lies aplenty at the Rovers Return, as Eva wrestles with the guilt of keeping a big secret, and daughter Susie is desperate for Santa to bring her a sibling. Mother-in-law from hell Maggie is hot on her heels, and after finding a hidden letter and spotting a tender moment between Eva and her ex Adam, she forms a plan to expose everything while her loved ones are tucking into their turkey. It's busy around that table – Adam and Alya have been invited, alongside Daniel and new girlfriend Megan, a move which infuriates young Will who has been engaging in a secret relationship with his personal trainer. There's a showdown on the way, some shocking gifts, and a good old festive punch up. Bring it on! As one of the Driscolls is sent flying out of the boozer, a brutal attack takes place in the ginnel. 2. The walls close in on Becky Swain amid Swarla's separation There's no kiss under the mistletoe for Lisa and Carla this year. Their relationship is over, and Becky has firmly got her feet under the table. Costello, meanwhile, is still hospitalised and showing some improvement, which forces Becky to take desperate measures to keep him silent. Elsewhere, Carla is posting a number of lavish social media posts from her new life in Lanzarote – but are they all that they seem? With Lisa and Betsy firmly manipulated, Becky plans the perfect Christmas for them both. But could it turn into a nightmare? Her web of lies is rapidly unravelling, and Kit is determined to find out what's going on. 3. A shock death in the Webster family Wedding bells are approaching for Debbie, but her hen do turns disastrous when a shock death upends any happiness for the Websters. Carl is devastated, while Debbie keeps a terrible secret that could jeopardise her future. He heads to the pub to drown his sorrows and soon has another dangerous liaison with James that could expose their affair. Will Abi uncover the truth? 4. Todd Grimshaw is lonely this Christmas Todd has a truly horrible time, feeling isolated from his family during what should be a happy and joyous time. He's heartbroken as Theo's manipulative behaviour intensifies, and finds himself stranded, freezing and alone after a birthday party. Billy is becoming increasingly aware that something strange is going on. As the midnight chimes of Big Ben creep in, will he convince Todd to see Theo's true colours? A shock turn of events changes everything... 5. Sally Metcalfe plans a special moment for Joanie and Shanice Michaelis The Metcalfes are determined to give Joanie and Shanice a good time, aware that when they lived under Mick and Lou's roof, things were probably very different. The girls are saddened by the fact they can't visit their mum in prison, and Sally comes up with a heart-warming plan to put smiles back on their faces. 6. Gail Chadwick's Christmas message Helen Worth is reprising her role after a year away, in a special cameo on Christmas Day. Still living in France with husband Jesse (John Thomson), Gail video calls the family to spread festive cheer. Who needs the King's Christmas message? Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Todd Grimshaw prepares to leave Theo Silverton Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Todd Grimshaw prepares to leave Theo Silverton
Dee-Dee's exit story begins, Daniel infuriates Will and Becky attempts to silence Costello forever.
Coronation Street is lining up a huge week for Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), as he makes the decision to leave abusive and manipulative Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). Meanwhile, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) panics during a hotel conference, Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) tries to work out who Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is sending letters to, and Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) calls time on her relationship. Elsewhere, Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) is upset with Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), and Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) pays DI Costello (Daon Broni) a visit in hospital... Here's a look at everything happening between Monday 1st and Thursday 5th December. 6 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Debbie Webster makes a huge announcement during a business meeting Debbie is nervous ahead of her Women in Business speech, and Carl reassures her that it's fine to read from her notes. As the event gets underway, he tells her that he needs her login details to pay the staff. She instructs him to look for her notebook, as she takes to the stage for her big talk. In a fluster, she forgets the password to her iPad and can't consult her notes. Instead, she decides to give a heartfelt speech about being diagnosed with dementia, what it means for her future and how she isn't giving up without a fight. 2. Todd Grimshaw decides to leave Theo Silverton Theo instructs Todd to lie low as his injuries could lead to people reaching the wrong conclusion. Summer is confused when he cancels on their plans, and Theo plays along with his excuse that he's gone to London. Todd is becoming restless in the flat and peers out of the window, quickly hiding as Summer spots him. She tells Theo that they might be being burgled, and he's alarmed when Gary and Ben insist they go with him to check it out. Dev has also heard, and calls by to make sure everything is OK. Todd emerges from the shower and covers, saying he's just arrived back from the capital and has hurt himself in during a drunken afternoon. Later, Theo presents Todd with a fitness tracker and suggests he should carry on his training – setting a 10k goal. He shows a total lack of enthusiasm about the idea and his heart sinks. Seeing a worn out Todd making his way back up the cobbles, Christina invites him in for a cuppa. Will he open up to her about his turmoil? The next day, as Theo shows Todd the exercise bike he's bought him, Billy and Summer notice the cut on his face and aren't convinced by the claim that he hurt himself in London. When Danielle arrives to announce that she's taking the kids to Tenerife for Christmas, Theo blames Todd for her decision. At the end of his tether, Todd says that he's leaving – and a furious Theo begins to slap himself in the face. 3. Shona Platt is suspicious of Roy Cropper's secret pen pal It's a busy day at the caff and Nina can't help but notice that her uncle Roy is becoming flustered. She reveals to Shona that he received a letter that morning that seemed to unnerve him. Desperate to find out more, Shona rifles through his mail to get to the bottom of it. But how will he react when he discovers what she's done? 4. Becky Swain tries to kill DI Costello Lisa tries to convince Carla that despite what she may think, she's the one she wants to be with. However, later that day, she meets with Becky to tell her that they may have traced the lad who attacked Costello, and that he goes by the name of Soap. Becky reckon's she's never heard of him, but later meets up with Soap to retrieve both Costello's burner and personal phone. During their meet-up, police sirens begin to sound... The next day, Lisa informs Becky that Costello is being brought out of his coma. She's furious and races over, grabbing a syringe with the intent of killing him before he can regain consciousness. However, Lisa is fast approaching... Meanwhile, Kit tells Carla that he knows Becky was involved in Costello's attack, but without any evidence, he can't pursue it any further. With him still in a bad way, Becky sits by his hospital bed and chats to his daughter, making a mental note of his iPad password. But when Kit locates Costello's phone, is her game up? 5. Will Driscoll is furious when Daniel Osbourne steals his girlfriend Will's thrilled to hear that Megan has applied for a job at Weathy High, and he's not the only one with a smile on his face – when she reveals to Daniel that she's had an email confirming her interview, he coyly asks her out. She accepts his offer, leaving Will furious. Liam then asks his new mate about his life in Hull, and whether he has a girlfriend. Will takes offence to his questioning, and Maria has to jump in when she spots the lads in an altercation. Later, in the Rovers, Megan receives a call to say she got the job. Daniel plants a kiss on her lips and it becomes passionate, as a heartbroken Will watches on. 6. Dee-Dee Bailey makes a big decision Dee-Dee's exit story seems to kick off next week when she refuses to commit to Christmas plans with Ollie. He's saddened, and even more so when she decides to call time on their relationship. Maggie offers to have a word with her, as she confides some big news in Alya. Will Dee-Dee leave before Christmas? Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Big Quiz pitting Coronation Street vs Emmerdale gets confirmed release date on ITV1
Coronation Street and Emmerdale are going head-to-head once more in an epic quiz show, which ITV has promised will be bigger than ever before. The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale returns this Christmas, with Stephen Mulhern confirmed to host the annual quiz. This year, the special episode will feature two returning soap legends as well as a special crossover Corriedale round! Soap fans can expect hilarious moments, larger teams and good old-fashioned rivalry, hitting screens on Monday 15th December at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Captaining the teams again this year are Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) and Emmerdale's Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle). Alongside their teammates, they will battle it out to see who knows more about this year's storylines, but which soap will reign supreme? There has been plenty of drama on both the cobbles of Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales. On Coronation Street, Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returned and made his sister Carla's life a living hell, causing friction between her and partner Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers). Elsewhere, Kevin Webster's cancer diagnosis sparked the arrival of Carl Webster who has since embarked on an affair with Abi. And newcomers Mick and Lou joined the street, revealing shocking secrets from Kit's past – which was certainly an explosive watch for fans. Elsewhere on Emmerdale, April Windsor's disappearance continued to send shockwaves through the village. Thankfully for Marlon, she was found, but there wasn't a dry eye for viewers when they saw her time living on the streets. The introduction of evil John Sugden has been pivotal in Emmerdale's storylines this year too, with him taking the lives of some residents... The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale returns on Monday 15th December at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add Coronation Street and Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street star James Cartwright reveals Theo Silverton's guilt amid abuse of Todd Grimshaw
The actor also discusses whether Theo could have a redemption arc.
**Warning: Contains spoilers for next week's episodes of Coronation Street.** This article contains reference to domestic abuse and coercive control that some readers may find upsetting. Coronation Street star James Cartwright has taken a deep dive into Theo Silverton's inner-psyche as his manipulation and abuse of boyfriend Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) worsens next week. An incredibly complex character, Theo was subjected to conversion therapy in the past and, following his separation from wife Danielle (Natalie Anderson), has been shown to resent his sexuality. He could've had the perfect new start with Todd, though seemingly blames him for such a huge turning point in his life. He's been divorced, he's lost his kids, and his business has crumbled. "These are enormous life events," Cartwright explains. "The person he’s decided he can hold responsible for all this is Todd as he left what appeared to be this wonderful life to be with Todd. So then when it’s all gone wrong, he’s turned around and decided this is his fault. "When he loses his temper, he just erupts, and then he has to live with the consequence of what he's done which is where the self loathing then comes in." In upcoming scenes, Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) spots Theo climbing into a van with Pete Lang (Andrew Hayden-Smith) – a business associate that he also slept with – and decides to give him a piece of her mind. An argument ensues and a fearful Todd rushes over, dragging her away before she unleashes Theo's dark side. Later, after James Bailey (Jason Callender) calls round to their flat to provide Todd with some gym equipment, Theo accuses his partner of having eyes for another man. Todd assures him that this isn't the case, but things soon turn violent. But does Theo show any remorse for his actions? "Oh absolutely. In his mind he loves Todd too much, his love for Todd is verging on obsession, because also at this point, Todd's all he's got. "His wife doesn't speak to him, his kids still won’t speak to him, work isn’t busy, so Todd is literally all he's got. "So very often with possessive jealous partners, whether male or female, they seek to isolate you because they know that's all they've got. The idea of losing Todd is shattering, so he clings on like fire and that's where the coercive control starts." Pictures show Theo grabbing Todd by his neck, as he begins to vent his anger. "It's another escalation, and it’s both shocking and terrifying for Todd. "Theo just blows up when he doesn’t seem to be able to talk about his feelings. He can't express himself so he loses his temper, and he becomes very volatile to be around." There's seemingly no way back following this incident, as Cartwright adds: "I'm a big believer in rehabilitation, in second chances, therapy and understanding, but I think that what we're seeing now is a pattern of behaviour from Theo which he seems incapable of learning from. "I think he's so unaware of what he's doing and how bad it is that the relationship isn’t a healthy one to say the least. Personally, I’d say Todd should have been out of it months ago but it’s been this gradual escalation where the pressure has just been upped and upped, like boiling the toad." He continues: "Theo has just upped the temperature one degree at a time, and as that happens you start to normalise it, the goalposts keep widening. Also the further you get down a road with a relationship like this, you start to feel a bit embarrassed, and so you start to cover for them in ways that you would never have done previously. "You start to make excuses for their behaviours and this is where Theo is sitting at the moment which is a very dangerous position for Todd." Coronation Street has been working with Galop on the portrayal of abuse within an LGBTQ+ relationship, and with Stonewall on the depiction of trauma as a result of conversion therapy. Read more: Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla's relationship over as Costello is attacked Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street icon to return to soap this Christmas - a year on from emotional exit
They are one of Weatherfield's most beloved.
Coronation Street legend Helen Worth is reprising her role as Gail Chadwick this Christmas – just one year on from what seemed to be a very finite exit story. The actress played Gail for over 50 years, cementing the character as one of the ITV soap's most iconic. During that time, she was married seven times, imprisoned, faced off with her second husband's stalker and was driven into a canal by her third husband. It was fitting that her very final storyline saw her walk down the aisle with Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson), before starting a new life in France. With the Platts needing Gail more than ever – as son David (Jack P. Shepherd) and daughter-in-law Shona (Julia Goulding) deal with the news that their unborn daughter is seriously ill – Helen has filmed a small cameo that will air amid the festivities next month. A source told The Sun: “Corrie bosses are keeping the exact details under wraps but it’s understood she takes the chance on Christmas Day to connect with the family. “And it [couldn't] be more timely as the Platts find themselves in yet another drama, one that they’ve had to deal with by themselves since the Platts’ matriarch moved abroad. “It’s a move which is guaranteed to thrill soap fans, who wondered whether we’d ever catch a glimpse of show favourite Gail on the cobbles again.” RadioTimes.com understands the report to be true. Discussing her exit at the time, Worth said: "It’s been a fabulous 50 years, and I just wanted to thank all of you, some of you who may have been watching for 50 years. "Thanks for coming on the journey with me. I‘ve had a wonderful time. I’ve loved it all." She added: "All the stories, and of course, working with the wonderful Platts, which, for me, is what it’s all about. And there’ll be more Platt stories, and I hope you’ll be watching." Just days after her final scenes, then-Executive Producer Iain Macleod teased that, as the door had been left open, she may return down the line. Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla's relationship over as Costello is attacked Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street reveals new Roy Cropper mystery in ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs on ITV1 at 8pm or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Coronation Street has unveiled an intriguing new story for cobbles stalwart Roy Cropper (David Neilson). The character has pretty much seen it all throughout the last three decades of living in Weatherfield, and on this occasion, might have accidentally landed himself in some fresh danger. Roy's one of those who always wants to see the best in people – though this had huge repercussions last year, when he spent time behind bars after getting close to reformed extremist Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). She'd mysteriously disappeared, and he was one of the last people to spend time with her. He then cleaned her flat, and became prime suspect in her kidnapping. Now, reflecting on that experience in prison, he's taken up a new hobby. Niece Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) clocked that he was anxiously awaiting a delivery, hoping that something would arrive from his new penpal. She was intrigued to find out who he was writing to – and the answer was quite shocking. He'd signed up to an organisation that arranges penpals for lonely prisoners, and rushed down to the postbox to send off his latest letter. Later that day, Nina strolled downstairs to see her friend Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) out, and both were shocked to find Roy drafting another note. He clearly hadn't heard back from his jailed bestie yet, so why was he so eager to write his next reply? As Nina headed to the shop to buy him some more stamps, he held tight to the paper so that she couldn't see who he was writing to. With a large number of ex-Street residents living at His Majesty's pleasure, could it be that he's communicating with someone we know? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Swarla's relationship over as Costello is attacked Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming 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: Swarla's relationship over as Costello is attacked
Carl manipulates Debbie, Fiz lies to Tyrone and Sarah causes a nightmare for Todd.
Swarla fans, brace yourselves. Carla Connor (Alison King) decides to end her engagement to Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) in Coronation Street next week. The drama at No. 6 doesn't stop there though – Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) targets Costello's (Daon Broni) daughter before trying to get her feet under Lisa's table once again. Meanwhile, Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) ups his manipulation of sister Debbie (Sue Devaney), and Fiz Dobbs (Jennie McAlpine) makes a sneaky escape plan. Sarah Platt's (Tina O'Brien) actions have huge consequences for Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), while Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) takes a turn for the worse. Here's a look ahead at everything happening in Weatherfield between Monday 24th and Friday 28th November. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Carla Connor ends her relationship with Lisa Swain Becky has received a funeral wreath, sending Betsy into a state of panic. She consults Costello, telling him that she intends to get to the bottom of who has targeted her. At the precinct, she takes some photos of his daughter before forwarding them on. He's mortified and calls her, unaware that Kit is listening in from outside the office door. Later, knowing that Lisa is meeting Carla for lunch, Becky forms her next plan. She downs some alcohol and tells her estranged wife that she's hit the bottle to block out the fact she's lost everything. Lisa takes pity on her, and brings her to No. 6 to sober up. Carla arrives home to find Becky descending down the staircase in Lisa's bathrobe after a shower, and is hurt to have been stood up on their plans. Furious, she orders Becky out of the house. The next day, Kit is concerned when Costello fails to show up at work. He later discovers that he's been attacked, and suggests to Lisa that Becky might be responsible. Carla is heartbroken and decides to call time on their relationship, leaving Lisa stunned. 2. Carl Webster manipulates sister Debbie amid her dementia diagnosis Carl continues to play with Debbie, stamping an invoice from Preston's Petals as 'paid' and then confusing matters between his sister and Tracy. He tells the florist that he'll sort the matter, as it's clearly been an oversight on Debbie's behalf. She's furious, while a tearful Debbie tells Ronnie that her symptoms are worsening. He suggests she should give up work – but will she agree? The next day, Carl changes the password on the accounting system and reminds Ryan that the finances are now his domain, while Debbie gets an email confirming that she's to speak at an event at the hotel. 3. Fiz Dobbs is caught red-handed lying to Tyrone Following Tyrone's accident, Fiz has been left to financially and emotionally support their entire family. Exhausted, she tells him that Cilla is due to have an operation and she's going to have to look after her. With no other avenues to explore, Ty assures her that he can manage and tells her to go. Later, Cassie takes him to his physio session, while Chesney arrives at the hotel with pizza's for Debbie's choir practice. He's taken aback to spot Fiz in the reception – not visiting their mum after all. 4. Sarah Platt's behaviour has devastating consequences for Todd Grimshaw Theo lies to Todd making out that he hasn't heard from Pete, but is later caught by Sarah jumping into his van. She demands to know what's going on, and Theo reveals that they've signed a contract and he's planning to surprise Todd. When Pete likens Sarah to an attack dog, she squares up to the men - and Todd spots them. He quickly ushers her away, and Theo is not impressed. After accusing Theo of railroading him into running a half marathon, Todd's taken aback when his partner presents a full length mirror and explains that it's a good way of keeping track of his physique. Later, James drops some fitness gear off for Todd and insists on showing him how to use it. Theo watches on, irritated, and accuses him of fancying James. Todd assures him that it's not true, but an enraged Theo grabs him and vents his anger. 5. Summer Spellman takes a turn for the worse while visiting Asha Alahan Dev spends the night with Steve at Kevin's makeshift pub in No. 13's living room. He reveals to the lads that Asha has asked him to visit at the mental health unit. During their meeting, Asha explains that she's ready to come home but the lack of support from her friends is worrying her. Dev tears strips off Summer, Nina and Amy for abandoning her, telling the trio that she's debating coming home as a result. The next day, Nina and Amy pay her a visit. Summer arrives late, but as she enters the room she grabs the door frame and passes out. Will Summer be OK? Read more Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street fan favourite pulls out of The Archers after landing major new TV role
Former Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has quit her second soap role in a year. The actress, who joined the flagship ITV show as Daisy Midgeley in 2020, departed in May. Daisy drove out of Weatherfield for a new life in Bali with 60k-worth of her stepmother Jenny Bradley's (Sally Ann Matthews) cash in her back pocket. Just days afterwards, Jordan announced her first role post-cobbles action would be on the BBC's long-running radio drama The Archers. However, just months after her debut as mysterious Amber Gordon, she is bowing out and the role will be recast. A spokesperson for The Archers told RadioTimes.com: “After a brilliant performance as Amber, Charlotte Jordan is taking time to pursue other projects and so we are delighted to be welcoming Olivia Bernstone to the cast, who will play the role of Amber going forward." The publication also reports that Jordan has signed on the dotted line for a major part in period drama The Hairdresser Mysteries, alongside Sally Phillips and Charlotte Hope. The '70s-based series follows stylist Lily Petal (Phillips), who moves to a small village and unearths the residents' secrets. It has been penned by playwright Jim Cartwright, who is the father of Coronation Street newbie James Cartwright, who plays Theo Silverton. Read more Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street star Sydney Martin believes Betsy Swain could be "manipulated" by mum Becky
The actress talks her acting inspirations, and the 'mother' of all twists...
This article originally appeared in Radio Times magazine. From Sarah Lancashire to Suranne Jones, Coronation Street has nurtured some of TV’s biggest talents. One rising star in Weatherfield right now is Sydney Martin, who arrived on the cobbles 18 months ago to play tearaway teenager Betsy Swain. So how does it feel to get her break on a drama that has launched so many big careers? “Being in Coronation Street is a privilege,” Martin tells Feedback. “I’m following in the footsteps of performers who have grown up on screen and created characters who are national treasures. “My earliest Corrie memory is watching Michelle Keegan, as Tina McIntyre, being really mean to Gail Platt — and one of my first scenes was in the factory being rude to Carla Connor. It was so intimidating! But Ali King [who plays Carla] made it far less daunting.” Bolshie Betsy has had a huge storyline: her birth mum, detective Becky, came back into her life four years after supposedly being killed. Betsy’s other mother, Lisa, has found a new love, Carla, and Becky’s return, having faked her death in an undercover operation, has blown the blended family apart. The tangled plot has gifted Martin some challenging material. “As a story it’s quite far from reality, but I wanted to find the truth in it. I’m obsessed with subtle, hyper-realistic styles of acting. "I was inspired by the performances of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. To bring nuance to soap is tricky as we work so fast, but I’ve learnt to trust my instincts.” Martin was cast as Betsy just months after graduating from Manchester’s Arden School of Theatre, having been encouraged to pursue acting by her high-school drama teachers. “I wanted to be a zookeeper, but wasn’t very good at science! I went to the same school as Sam Aston [who plays Chesney Winter-Brown], so Corrie was always talked about. Growing up in a small working-class area” — Martin is from Rossendale, Lancashire — “I didn’t know acting could be an actual career.” Martin is looking forward to developing her complex character. “Betsy has a degree of emotional maturity, and maybe I bring that as I’m 23 playing an 18-year-old. But she is still an annoying teenager. She’s caught between her mums and Carla, and could be manipulated by Becky.” Where does she see her future? “I love where I work, I’m surrounded by gorgeous people and get to act every day — right now, that’s all I could ask.” Read more Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street newcomer tipped for killer reveal in upcoming special flashback episode
Coronation Street's new comedy queen Maggie Driscoll is set to be unveiled as a killer over the festive period, it has been reported. The character, played by Father Ted star Pauline McLynn, joined the ITV soap as the Rovers' new owner at the end of October. Alongside son Ben (Aaron McCusker), his partner Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), his sons Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) and troubled Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale), and her daughter Susie (Aurora Bradshaw), the new clan have signalled a new era for the show under producer Kate Brooks' leadership. We don't know much about Maggie other than that she raised her family in Ireland before moving to Hull, though it seems her dark past is about to be explored in an upcoming flashback episode. It has already been reported that former EastEnders star Aidan O'Callaghan has signed on the dotted line for the instalment, which will kickstart an eventful Christmas on the cobbles. The Irish actor, who played abuser Lewis Butler in the soap, will be scoring a hat trick by joining Corrie – having previously also appearing in Emmerdale. A source told The Sun: “When viewers see whose death Maggie was behind it will really send shockwaves through ­Weatherfield and life will never quite be the same again for her. “The killing happened prior to her moving into the Rovers Return with her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, and none of them will be aware of it. “But it will all come out in a bombshell storyline leading up to the festive season.” Read more Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover reveals interactive element - here's how you can get involved
The highly-anticipated episode will air in 2026.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale have launched a new digital campaign that allows viewers to control some of the crossover action in upcoming Corriedale episode. It's an exciting time to be a fan of both flagship ITV soaps, as the unique instalment kickstarts a scheduling change in the New Year. Each weeknight, from 8pm, you'll be able to get all of the drama from Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales. Episodes will continue to drop on ITVX at 7am. Few details are known about the crossover episode but, in an exciting move, the soaps have announced viewers will be able to have their say on which characters will interact. As for who they can choose from, it's expected that killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) will play a key part after being spotted in the background of a scene set in Corrie's police station set. Last month, Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) were the first characters officially confirmed to be taking part, while Corrie actors Jack P.Shepherd and Claire Sweeney, as well as Emmerdale's Johnny McPherson, have each also revealed their participation. Just how the two worlds will combine remains to be seen, but the characters chosen by audiences are expected to share a standalone moment that can be easily scripted to slot into the rest of the action. Taking to social media yesterday (Tuesday 11th November), the two soaps shared a video of cast members Lisa Riley, Jane Hazlegrove, Vinta Morgan and Michael Parr explaining how you can get involved. Alongside the clip, the teams wrote: "Calling all Corrie and Emmerdale fans! This is your chance to pick who you want to see together in our huge Corriedale crossover episode. "Pick one character from Corrie and one character from Emmerdale. Tell us your dream duo in the comments. Wait to see who gets picked!" A shortlist will then be drawn up from the favourites, with another vote expected down the line. Head to Coronation Street and Emmerdale's social media channels to have your say now. Read more: Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on "mind-blowing" stunt episode Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Theo Silverton's manipulation of Todd Grimshaw intensifies as Sally Metcalfe lashes out
Carla is furious with Becky, David makes a big mistake and Carl struggles to bond with Alfie.
Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) ups his manipulation of Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) in Coronation Street next week, attempting to ruin his working relationship with George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). There's drama for the Metcalfes when Sally (Sally Dynevor) kicks off with Trisha Pinkerton (Anita Booth), and David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) spills all about his unborn daughter's health problems. View oEmbed on the source website Meanwhile, Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) struggles to bond with little Alfie, as sister-in-law/new lover Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) throws a punch at one of their neighbours. Plus, when Carla Connor's (Alison King) anniversary plans go to pot, there's only one person she thinks is to blame! Here's a look at everything happening in Weatherfield between Monday, 17th and Friday, 21st November. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Theo Silverton continues to manipulate Todd Grimshaw Theo purposely jeopardises Todd's shift by throwing all of his white shirts into the washing machine and leaving. George panics when he doesn't show up for work, and later discovers that his alarm didn't go off and he slept in. Furious with his behaviour, George enlists Christina to help with a service instead. Blissfully unaware that he's being manipulated, Todd is thrilled by Theo's support. The next day, Theo preps brekkie for Todd and blames his fondness for junk food for his poor decision making. The comment is deflating, and a further blow is dealt when Theo discusses his plans to reunite with Pete on a business deal. When Todd voices his concerns, Theo lashes out and reminds him that he's the only one in the house who is making money so he has no option. When Pete reveals there's competition for his contract, Theo invites him to dinner at the flat. Todd is thrown to see him arrive, and tries to keep his cool when Theo says they need to do whatever it takes to secure the job. Over breakfast the following morning, Theo suggests they burn off the calories from their pastries. However, when Todd says that the exercise would make him nauseous, Theo declares that he's going off along. After teaming up with PT James, Theo tells Todd not to bother trying to catchup with them as he's found a new running partner. 2. Sally Metcalfe lashes out at Trisha Pinkerton Tim is concerned that the kids will pick up on the friction between him and Sally, and they decide to grab lunch at the Bistro to take their mind off things. However, when Sally spots Trisha enjoying food with a teenage lad, she's unable to contain her fury and lashes out. She's taken aback when Trisha explains that he's her nephew. Later, when Brody asks about the situation, Tim snaps. 3. Abi Webster worries about Carl Webster's commitment to their relationship Abi is worried that she'll miss her counselling session when Alfie's nursery teacher calls to say he's ill. Roy suggests that Carl collects him, but he doesn't see eye-to-eye with the child. When Kevin approaches them he's more than happy to palm him off, but reassures Abi that he's still happy with their new life and is fully committed to starting afresh together. Later, Carl fills their precinct flat with candles and tries to create a romantic ambience. She's overjoyed, but when she nips to the loo, he cancels a call on her phone in a bid to have some alone time. The next day, Jack snubs Abi in the street and she heads to the Rovers to cool off. She's immediately met by Tracy, who decides to wind her up about her parenting and says Alfie can only rely on Kevin. Furious, she throws a punch, with the whole ordeal witnessed by Kevin. 4. David Platt spills to the family about his daughter's health issues Shona is reluctant to tell the family about their unborn daughter's health issues, but David says they need to be more open. At the Bistro, he blurts out to Nick, Toyah and Bethany about what the sonographer told them, and he's bombarded with pressing questions. An emotional and furious Shona storms out. 5. Carla Connor is adamant that Becky Swain has tried to ruin her day It's the anniversary of Carla and Lisa's first kiss, and they've got a whole day of treats planned to make the occasion. However, things turn sour when the police ask Carla to accompany them to the station to discuss a complaint of fraudulent activity in Underworld. She's sure that Becky is behind it, and after being let go, is on the warpath. Read more Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover
Ex-EastEnders star confirms move to Corrie with first look at character outside Rovers
But will his latest role be another villain or someone more sympathetic?
Aidan O'Callaghan has confirmed his previously reported move to Coronation Street with a new social media post, which shows the actor hanging around outside the Rovers Return. The actor will be well known to soap fans for his brief but impactful stint on EastEnders, where he played Lewis Butler – a colleague to Ben Mitchell, who initially appeared to be a potential love interest. However, the storyline took a horrific turn when Lewis raped Ben, which led to his exile from Walford; a later reference to the character suggested that he had been arrested off-screen for a separate assault. O'Callaghan went on to land roles in Sky police drama Wolfe and Netflix fantasy series The Witcher: Blood Origin; previously, he'd appeared as Mike in two episodes of ITV's Emmerdale. That means his addition to Coronation Street is a soap hat-trick, with the actor reported to appear in flashback as an unknown figure named Alan, whose past is tied into the incoming Driscoll family. Check out a first look at O'Callaghan on the Coronation Street set below. The Irish mother-son duo Maggie (Pauline McLynn) and Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) will debut in the coming weeks, with McLynn teasing a "fierce" and "formidable" matriarch. The actor is best known for Channel 4 comedies Father Ted and Shameless, the latter of which also starred McCusker. The Driscolls will arrive alongside returning character Eva Price (played again by The Good Ship Murder's Catherine Tyldesley), who will be married to Ben when we see her next. Recalling the moment she was formally asked back, Tyldesley told RadioTimes.com: "My agent said, 'Kate [Brooks] would like to speak to you about Corrie', and I assumed it was for someone's funeral and they'd want me to rock up. "Kate said, 'Would you like to be landlady?' and I screamed," she continued. "I was really shocked. It's an absolute dream." Alas, O'Callaghan didn't give away anything about his own role in the Instagram caption, which simply reads "Who dis?", while the images themselves see him in a black and grey striped shirt, relaxed fit blue jeans and brown boots. Is this a vintage look in the present day, or are reports of a flashback correct? We'll know soon. Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 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. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Coronation Street star Daon Broni reveals "massive risk" to Costello's family after Becky Swain threat
Coronation Street star Daon Broni has told RadioTimes.com of the turning point for character DI Costello amid Becky Swain's (Amy Cudden) disturbing behaviour. As viewers have seen, Becky returned 'from the dead' in September, revealing to her estranged wife Lisa (Vicky Myers) that she was living under a false identity in Spain after landing in some hot water at work. Costello helped her escape, even passing off the body of a hit-and-run victim named Tia Wardley as Becky. He even paid a woman to pose as Tia when Lisa and fiancée Carla Connor (Alison King) went digging for information. Now that Becky's back in the country, she poses a huge risk to Costello's professional life. His career would crumble should this corruption come to light. In tonight's episode, desperate to get her feet back under Lisa's table and oust Carla from their lives, she claimed that she was being tormented by an unknown assailant and needed to seek refuge at No. 6. Carla was less than impressed to have her love rival kipping under her roof, while Costello was furious to hear that Becky hadn't boarded the flight to Spain that he'd booked. Meeting in an alleyway, he warned her that if she didn't comply with his demands, he'd have her killed in the same way he got rid of Tia Wardley. But will he follow through with the act? "I’ll leave that for the people to decide," Broni explained. "He’s said that he would do it, and to think about it, he’s got a family – a daughter and a wife – so one side he absolutely would [kill her] to protect them, but on the other side, is the threat of him saying he’s going to do it enough?" He laughed: "I don’t think I’ve ever played a nasty character in the way Costello’s developed, but I always knew my hidden villain was there! I knew that I could do it. "It’s been nice to play Costello because I don’t think he’s an obvious villain, it’s just threats and a mental game that he plays. It’s been interesting to play that side of him." To Costello's surprise, Becky then hit back by asking about his 12-year-old daughter, Lacey – a thinly veiled remark that implied she would take extreme measures to stay in Manchester. Heading home, she scoured the child's social media. Would Becky really seek out Lacey? "The second that Becky brings Costello’s daughter into the situation, for him that changes things. There’s an actual personal risk to his family," Broni continued. "It definitely ramps up his reason to go through with it. There’s massive risk and it’s the thing he’s most aware of. He needs to keep his family safe. "This is a DI who is speaking like this. It makes it even more fantastic that he’s uttering these words and making these kinds of comments. "He’s in a position of authority in the community and it’s interesting to play that dynamic." Read more 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie believes creator Tony Warren would be "delighted" with soap's LGBTQ+ representation
The star has penned a new book alongside wife Hilary Bonner.
It's been 23 years since Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie last put pen to paper, in a tell-all autobiography that disclosed her sexuality publicly for the first time. It was something she feared would bring an end to her 15 year stint as Jim's Café owner Alma Sedgewick, and part of the reason she chose to leave the cobbles behind was to live authentically. Following the release of her latest book, 'I'm Still Here – My 90 Years' – which has been ghost-written by wife Hilary Bonner – Barrie speaks to RadioTimes.com about the struggle she faced while working on the ITV soap, and how the changing face of Weatherfield would "delight" creator Tony Warren. "In 2000, I gave my notice and said: ‘Kill me!’", she explains. "I didn’t want to go back into it. If I was going, I was going. Part of it was that I was a little bit tired of living that life, and not being totally honest with people. "I found it rather difficult. I was always honest [to friends and family] about being with my husband Robin and then later with Hilary, but I only tasted that side of things in Corrie. I'd have been written out." It's something that Amanda now finds "ironic", given the show champions diversity both on and off screen. "I used to say: ‘It’s not catching you know!’, but after I left, I think it sort of is. There’s one in every house down the street. "It should be called Canal Street (after Manchester's gay village), because you can’t move for them! So it is catching." Prior to becoming a household name and being projected into the living rooms of millions across the country each night, Amanda had an extensive stage career – first pushed into the limelight by her mother at the age of three. A Manchester girl, she formed an early friendship with Tony Warren, both represented by the same agent. "We were young and ridiculous and he’d come and destroy auditions by saying he could dance and sing – which he couldn’t! He was told off all the time," she laughs. "We kept in touch and went for a meal one night in what was a very posh place in Manchester – the French restaurant at The Midland. He asked me if I wanted to go and look at The Street. "We stood hand in hand on a moonlit night, looking at Coronation Street. Tony said: ‘It’s magic, isn’t it.’ It was a privilege to be stood there with him. "Tony just so happened to be a trifle gay! Just a tiny, tiny bit. He was the campest of the camp and will be delighted to know the way the street is going the way it is!" Before her initial early '80s guest stint in Corrie, she enjoyed a string of television and film roles – including alongside Sid James as last Pharaoh of Egypt Cleopatra in 1964 comedy Carry On Cleo. But for Amanda's mother, nothing could quite beat the dizzy heights that the Rovers Return could offer. "I was only in it for a bit and she was so thrilled. With Corrie, I’d made it! If I’d won an Oscar she wouldn’t have been so pleased. "She used to ring up [in an accent] saying, ‘Amanda Barrie is the most wonderful thing to happen to your show, you should keep her.’ Then I got a phone call from [producer] Bill Podmore asking me to stop her calling the production office. "I didn’t come back into it fully until after she had died. She must’ve gone straight up there, knocked on the door and demanded a chat with the producer of Coronation Street!" The next 12 years would see Alma marry factory owner Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs), be driven into the canal by Don Brennan (Geoff Hinsliff), and eventually succumb to a cervical cancer diagnosis. "When I was doing it, there was so many inaccuracies about the medical side of things," she reveals. "I’ve never had any bad fan mail. It had been put out that I was ‘thrilled to be playing a cancer victim’, and of course I hadn’t said that. This man wrote to me and said, ‘I’m glad you’re thrilled to be playing a cancer victim, my wife has cancer and by the time your story goes out she’ll be dead.’ "I started to get my back up. It was the first and only time I ever did it in my career – I rang up Hilary, as someone I could trust to leak my story. I had to disconnect myself from the writing of the storyline because I didn’t agree with the way it was being done. Hilary did it for me and we’ve been together ever since!" A recurring guest role in sun-soaked sitcom Benidorm and a residence in the Big Brother house would follow, returning to the stage as part of a Coronation Street live show earlier this year. "If they do it again, I hope they ask me. The audience were so receptive all the way through. "I’ve been very lucky, I’ve done a lot of good work in the West End with very good people, but you do Carry On Cleo and Coronation Street and you’re not forgotten." Amanda Barrie and wife Hilary Bonner will appear at St Andrew’s Book Festival to discuss their book on Saturday 29th November. Read more 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street reveals Will Driscoll's disturbing secret in ITVX release
Coronation Street's new family, The Driscolls, have already kicked up quite a stir on the cobbles. Matriarch Maggie (Pauline McLynn) has ruffled feathers with her son Ben's (Aaron McCusker) partner Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), while youngest son Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) seems reluctant to settle in Weatherfield. The teen was due to arrive on Monday, though when brother Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) went to collect him from Victoria Station, he was nowhere to be seen. After finding a love note in his belongings, Ben headed off to their old home in Hull to look for him. Maggie warned Eva that should anything have happened to her grandson, she'd be holding her personally responsible. In today's instalment, Ben returned to the Rovers with some bad news – nobody had seen Will, and it was time to call the police. Little did they realise, he was hiding away across the road in the entryway to Preston's Petals. Sneaking into the beer garden, he bumped into Lily Platt (Grace Ashcroft-Gardner), who he offered £20 in exchange for retrieving his passport from the living quarters. Surprisingly, for being a Platt, Lily decided to do the right thing and alert Ben and Eva to what had happened. When they rushed outside to find him, he'd fled the scene again. However, it wasn't long before he strolled in the door with his tail between his legs, athletics coach Megan (Beth Nixon) in tow. She explained that she'd found him sleeping rough in the changing rooms, and had drove him back to the Driscolls. Ben and Eva were delighted, offering to give her some cash for the trouble she went to. But Megan couldn't make it more obvious that she couldn't accept the money and made a quick exit. With her out of the picture, Will's parents began to ask for details on who the love note was from, and why he needed his passport. The youngster refused to give an answer, though Ben wasn't going to settle. While Eva ran a bath for him, Will snuck outside and met up with Megan again. The two hugged, and she told him that rushing off abroad isn't a move they can make – though she is working on a way they can be together. Will Ben and Eva realise their son is being groomed? Read more 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming 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: David and Shona Platt receive heart-wrenching news about their baby in special episode
Fiz crumbles, Will's hiding something and Carla urges Lisa to wake up.
A special episode of Coronation Street follows David and Shona Platt's (Jack P Shepherd and Julia Goulding) devastation after being told their unborn daughter has a mass on her neck. The floor falls from beneath the couple's feet next week when the consultant tells them that the tumour could be cancerous. Meanwhile, Fiz Dobbs (Jennie McAlpine) continues to struggle amid husband Tyrone's (Alan Halsall) recovery, and Carla Connor (Alison King) can see straight through Becky Swain's (Amy Cudden) behaviour. The Driscoll clan try to get Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) on the right path, and Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey) makes a huge mistake in front of his sister's social worker. Here's a look at everything happening in Corrie between Monday 10th and Friday 14th November. 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week 1. David and Shona Platt receive devastating news about their unborn daughter David is raging following an argument with Kit (Jacob Roberts) at the precinct and shoves past him, leading to an arrest for assaulting a police officer. As a result, he fails to pick Shona up for her scan but Kit finally relents and drives him there. The Platts gaze lovingly at the monitor, but the sonographer deals some bad news – the baby has a mass on her neck. Later in the week, a special episode follows David and Shona's journey as they prepare to speak to the consultant about their unborn baby. From Shona's point of view, we see how much she's struggling amid David's casual attitude. She orders him out of the car and says she doesn't want him at the hospital, unaware that he's putting on a brave face to try to stay strong for them both. The consultant confirms the presence of a tumour, and explains that should Shona decide to continue with the pregnancy, she'll have to undergo complex surgery. The couple are shell-shocked when it's revealed that their daughter could have cancer. 2. Carla Connor believes Becky Swain is lying about being targeted Lisa (Vicky Myers) wonders whether Becky is telling the truth about being spied on at her flat. She's offended, believing that her wife doesn't trust her. Later, Carla urges Lisa to see through Becky's lies and that if she was really in danger, she wouldn't be risking Betsy's (Sydney Martin) safety by staying at No. 6. Little does she realise, Becky is listening in... 3. Fiz Dobbs reaches breaking point Tyrone struggles to break up an argument between Ruby and Hope. Fiz has a meltdown at work and starts to smack her sewing machine in frustration, admitting to Izzy (Cherylee Houston), Kirk (Andrew Whyment) and Michael (Ryan Russell) that she's stressed and struggling. The next day, Michael lets slip to Ty about Fiz's behaviour. Wanting to start providing for his family again, Tyrone proposes going to work in the garage office. However, Kevin (Michael Le Vell) is in a bad way following his separation from Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) and makes it clear that he isn't going to open the business – he's heading straight back to bed. 4. Will Driscoll is hiding something from his family Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) hopes that James (Jason Callender) could be the key to helping Will settle in – by organising for him to attend some PT sessions. It becomes immediately clear that the teenager isn't interested, and would rather focus on his phone. Later, Will tells Eva and Ben (Aaron McCusker) that he's heading to Leeds for a meeting with his old athletics team, but he's not telling the truth. Coach Megan drops him home, and Ben insists on treating her to a pub lunch. Will is clearly unhappy, but will he reveal why? 5. Brody Michaelis lashes out at Sally and Tim Metcalfe's parenting Lou's been fighting behind bars and is up in court. Sally (Sally Dynevor) and Tim (Joe Duttine) decide not to tell Brody, but Kit drops them in it and he lashes out, accusing them of denying him the chance to support his estranged mother. Branding them useless foster parents, he's shocked to see that Joanie and her social worker have overheard everything. The trouble for the Metcalfes doesn't end there – Sally spots that Tim is checking out Trisha's social media, and she brands her a predator again. Tim asks his wife to change the record. Read more Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Remembering acting legend Prunella Scales's classic Coronation Street role following her death aged 93
The actress was in some of the soap's earliest episodes.
It was announced yesterday that comedy icon Prunella Scales – known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in sitcom Fawlty Towers – has passed away. In a statement released by her sons Samuel and Joseph West to the PA news agency, they said: "Our darling mother Prunella Scales died peacefully at home in London yesterday. She was 93. "Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home. She was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died. "Pru was married to Timothy West for 61 years. He died in November 2024." They continued: "She is survived by two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. "We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love." Throughout her 67 year career she played a wealth of different roles, from starring as Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution to Irene in BBC Radio 4's Ladies of Letters. More recently she travelled the waterways with husband Timothy during 10 seasons of Great Canal Journeys. But did you know that one of her earliest parts was in Coronation Street? In 1961, Scales took to the cobbles as Weatherfield bus conductor Eileen Hughes. First appearing in episode 13, Eileen arrived at the Corner Shop looking for her colleague Harry Hewitt (Ivan Beavis), much to the amusement of Ena Sharples (Violet Carson), who had clocked shopkeeper Florrie Lindley's (Betty Alberge) own infatuation towards him. Eileen claimed that she had to return a parcel to him, but he was reluctant to play into her advances. The following month, she showed up at the Rovers during a darts match, her appearance putting Harry off his technique and jeopardising the competition. A few weeks later, she interrupted his birthday dinner date with Florrie, and after handing him a present, wasn't seen again. This wouldn't be the last time that Scales would venture into soapland, starring as Jocelyn Anderson in a 2004 episode of Casualty and, the following year, as Hattie Dymchurch in Where The Heart Is. Read more: Prunella Scales on Fawlty Towers and why TV sitcoms were her "least favourite form of work" Prunella Scales through the years – her greatest roles and archival imagery
Who is Eva Price in Coronation Street and what led to her exit?
Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) has returned to Coronation Street with a bang - taking over the Rovers Return with her husband Ben Driscoll's (Aaron McCusker) family. Her old feud with Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) was reignited, while Eva forced sisters Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) to make amends and stop fighting over Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). Following an eventful lock-in at the country's most famous boozer, the new landlady received quite the shock in the form of her mother-in-law Maggie (Pauline McLynn) - who announced that as her cash had been used to make the purchase, she was going to be taking the reins. Oh dear! But with Eva back on the cobbles with a new fam and her daughter Susie (Aurora Bradshaw) in tow, you may need a quick refresher on exactly who she is, and what happened during her last stint. Who is Eva Price in Coronation Street? Eva arrived in Weatherfield in 2011 alongside mum Stella (Michelle Collins) and her partner Karl Munro (John Michie). The family would be further expanded the following year when Stella's mum Gloria (Sue Johnston) arrived. Stella later revealed that she was Leanne's birth mother, deciding not to raise her after giving birth. She had a string of relationships during her last stint, from Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) to Rob Donovan (Mark Baylis), Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) and Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward). It was on her wedding day to Aidan that she discovered he had been cheating with Maria, and the two women had an explosive bust-up - that led to both of them brawling in a fountain. Who is Eva Price's daughter Susie? Eva discovered she was pregnant in January 2018, but decided she didn't want to keep the child. At the time, Toyah and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) had conceived using a surrogate, though she had miscarried. Seeing how devastated Toyah was, she agreed to hand over her baby and pretend to Peter that the surrogate had carried full-term. This agreement continued for months, though Eva began to have second thoughts when she realised she still had feelings for Aidan. After revealing that she was pregnant, he rejected her, believing that the infant's father would be Adam. Eva gave birth in a cottage in Cheshire some time later, hiding away to conceal the fact she was expecting. The baby was named Susie after Peter's late sister Susan, and a birth certificate was fabricated. Peter was fooled, though Aidan had his suspicions and eventually took his own life after a battle with his mental health. Toyah realised she couldn't string her partner on, and confessed everything. Aidan's father Johnny (Richard Hawley) was convinced that Aidan wouldn't have died by suicide had he known about Susie, and attempted to get custody. Eva was mortified and asked Adam to fake a paternity test to say that he was the child's father. Of course, secrets don't stay secret for long, and Eva left Manchester for a new life with Susie. Read more Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley was asked to return to ITV soap before Coronation Street winter preview: Driscoll family drama, Swarla "explosions" and Theo shows his true colours Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street casts Doctor Who star for role in dark Todd Grimshaw storyline Coronation Street icon reveals unexpected cameo appearance from classic character was cut from Jenny exit episode Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.