Corrie Spoilers 1th -18th MAy

As Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) plans his proposal to Tara (Ayesha Dharker) she’s putting the finishing touches to her own plan. Both agree that tonight will be an important night for them but their agendas couldn’t be further apart. As Dev goes ring shopping Tara makes sure her art installation is ready to be revealed. When Dev returns and the crowds gather his excitement over the big occasion suddenly makes her realise the enormity of what she’s about to do. Steeling herself for the unveiling Tara begins her speech but when Dev suddenly falls to one knee will Tara have a change of heart?

Jason (Ryan Thomas) plays peacemaker as he tries to get Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh) talking by arranging drinks in the Rovers. He also claims he’ll put things right between Eileen and Colin. But with Eileen’s anger showing no signs of letting up and Julie feeling the heat it doesn’t look like he’s got an easy task ahead.

Blanche (Maggie Jones) and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) are struggling to find their feet living together. Sick of her constant interfering and worrying about the affect it’s having on Simon (Alex Bain) Peter tells Ken (William Roache) she’s driving him mad. Ken promises to try and sort things out with Deirdre but it‘s clear he‘s dreading the prospect.

Mary (Patti Clare) tells Norris (Malcolm Hebden) she’s prepared to wait for him until he’s ready to leave and go travelling with her. But Norris is horrified to discover she’s waiting in the motor home which she’s now parked on the street. Panic stricken Norris argues that Rita (Barbara Knox) still needs his support.

And Luke (Craig Kelly) asks Michelle (Kym Marsh) out on a date, will she say yes?

This episode is written by Mark Burt and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


***PI for the rest of the week follow*******

Monday 11 May 8.30pm

As Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) waits for Tara’s (Ayesha Dharker) answer to his proposal he’s horrified to see the contents of the huge poster that’s unfurling down the side of the Victoria Court flats. As the crowd looks on stunned Dev is thoroughly humiliated and realises Tara isn’t going to give him the answer he wanted. As she stands defiant filling everyone in on Lisa people start to laugh. Getting up from the floor Dev grabs Tara and drags her back to the flat to explain herself. Meanwhile mortified by her dad’s behaviour Amber (Nikki Patel) moves out of the flat and in with Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) and Teresa (Karen Henthorn).

Jason (Ryan Thomas) tries to talk the ladies round but they’re having none of it and Eileen (Sue Cleaver) soon heads home where she’s met by a drunken Paula (Sharon Duce). Not wanting anymore dirty linen washed in public Eileen pulls her inside. Suddenly feeling sorry for Julie (Katy Cavanagh) she offers to help the pair reconcile. Is Eileen softening to the idea of having a ’sister’?

As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Luke (Craig Kelly) vie for Michelle’s (Kym Marsh) affection Ryan (Ben Thompson) becomes a pawn in the game. Realising Ryan’s band are struggling for transport Luke offers to loan them a van. Michelle’s clearly touched but determined not to be upstaged Peter goes all out to get Ryan tickets for a sought after gig. Will it have the desired effect on Michelle?

The parked motor home is a distressing sight for Norris (Malcolm Hebden). Mary (Patti Clare) insists it won’t be there for long but looking at Norris Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) isn’t so sure.

And a plan is forming in David’s (Jack P Shepherd) head as he reels Gary (Mikey North) in with talk of his involvement in stealing to order.

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Wednesday 13 May 7.30pm

When Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Julie (Katy Cavangh) hear Colin (Edward De Souza) is trying to discharge himself from hospital they decide they’ve got to do something to help him. It’s clear he won’t cope alone but Colin’s adamant he’s leaving. Julie’s at a loss as to what to do but as he falls over simply trying to dress himself Jason makes a decision and says they’re taking him home with them. Meanwhile Paula’s (Sharon Duce) been to visit Eileen (Sue Cleaver) to thank her for helping her patch things up with Julie. The pair agree to rekindle their friendship but this is soon thrown into chaos when Colin arrives back on the street. How will Eileen react to find her disgraced dad back in her home?

With Tara’s art installation now featuring in the Gazette her revenge plan is complete and Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is thoroughly humiliated. He’s also desperate to make up with Amber (Nikki Patel), who isn’t returning his calls and is too embarrassed to go into college. Umed (Harish Patel) tries to talk her round claiming the gossip will soon die down. But Amber reveals Dev’s antics are now all over the internet and she will never speak to him again.

Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) relieved to receive a payment and makes a hasty call to the loan shark. David (Jack P Shepherd) then offers to bank the cash but with his own agenda he makes a show of the money in front of Gary (Mikey North), who wants to know how he’s making such a killing.

And Mary (Patti Clare) invites Norris (Malcolm Hebden) for dinner in the motor home but he gets more than he expected when he arrives to find her dressed in a negligee. Norris is alarmed by her suggestive ways but will he fall prey to her charms?

This episode is written by Jonathan Harvey and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Friday 15 May 7.30pm

Following Mary’s (Patti Clare) amorous advances Norris (Malcolm Hebden) tells his friends he’s made a decision about their future and after a big heart to heart Mary prepares the motor home. But when a mysterious visitor, Ramsay (Andrew Sachs), arrives looking for Norris his life is thrown into chaos. Will Norris be leaving the street with Mary?

Eileen (Sue Cleaver) isn’t happy that she was forced into letting Colin (Edward De Souza) stay the night and says she wants him out today. Jason (Ryan Thomas) sets about ringing round care homes, while Eileen confides in Rita. Colin’s surprised to receive a visit from Rita (Barbara Knox) and as he pleads his case Rita’s shocked to find herself feeling sorry for him. She urges him to think about his relationship with Eileen but when he asks Eileen if he can stay she tells him she can’t for give him.

As Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) gets ready to visit John in prison Maria (Samia Smith) laughs at how much effort she’s going to for Chesney’s (Sam Aston) ‘teacher’. Will a guilty Fiz admit who’s really helping her?

Umed (Harish Patel) tells Amber (Nikki Patel) he knows how much she’s humiliated and hurting but asks her to consider how Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) must feel too. It gets Amber thinking. Will she make up with her dad?

And Jack (William Tarmey) is surprised when Connie (Rita May) offers him a holiday in Spain. But worried about what people will think, will he accept?

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Banyard.


Friday 15 May 8.30pm

Having made his plans Norris (Malcolm Hebden) wants nothing to do with his brother Ramsay (Andrew Sachs). Knowing nothing of his existence both Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) are shocked by Norris’ animosity, as he refuses to even talk to Ramsay or explain his reasons. Emily tries to force a meeting between the two but when they eventually come face to face she’s stunned by Norris’ accusations.

When Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) gets a phone call saying John has been attacked by an inmate and taken to hospital she struggles to hide her shock from Maria (Samia Smith). Knowing she was due to be visiting Chesney’s ‘teacher’ Maria puts the pieces together and susses she’s been seeing John. She demands to know whether Fiz plans to wait for him but Fiz is more concerned with the wellbeing of her man.

Colin (Edward De Souza) pleads with Eileen (Sue Cleaver) to let him stay but she refuses to back down. However as she forces an argument to find out what his true feelings are he reveals he regrets the incident deeply as he lost his whole family. Will Eileen soften towards her sick father?

Eddie’s (Steve Huison) stolen the wholesalers account details from the café and is loading his trolley but there’s a shock in store for him when he goes to the checkout. An alarm goes off and as the manger heads towards him it looks like Eddie’s in trouble.

Jack (William Tarmey) lies to Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) about his holiday, claiming he’s going to Blackpool for 2 weeks.

Hopping up north to Coronation Street now, where Norris (Malcolm Hebden) gets the shock of his life when his estranged half-brother Ramsay Clegg (Andrew Sachs) arrives in Weatherfield.

Ramsay wanders into The Rovers and as Norris stares in disbelief, Rita (Barbara Knox) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) begin to wonder why Norris never mentioned him.

Norris quickly makes it abundantly clear that Ramsay's not welcome and when Emily later lets him into No.3, Norris holds firm and forces him to leave.

Will Norris be able to put their differences aside?


To be aired 15 May