The feud between Gary and Ali grows dangerous
Alya has a realisation about Geoff. What has she discovered?
Aggie worries about James when he lies about his sexuality
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The feud between Gary and Ali grows dangerous
Alya has a realisation about Geoff. What has she discovered?
Aggie worries about James when he lies about his sexuality
James' Dilema
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Aggie accepting his award - Coronation Street - ITV
At the awards ceremony, Aggie delivers her acceptance speech whilst her family look on proudly.
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James - Coronation Street - ITV
A reporter comes up to James and questions him about rumours that are circulating about his sexuality. How will he react?
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James and his management - Coronation Street - ITV
Later, after several calls from the press, James’ management call at No.3 to reassure him that he has their full support.
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James and his management - Coronation Street - ITV
What will he decide for his next move?
ALi
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Ali - Coronation Street - ITV
Maria and Gary watch in horror as Ali is loaded into an ambulance.
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Maria and Gary - Coronation Street - ITV
Was Gary involved?
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Ryan, Ali and Maria at the hospital - Coronation Street - ITV
Maria rushes to the hospital where an angry Ryan blames her for playing Ali off against Gary.
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Maria and Ali - Coronation Street - ITV
Is this the last we'll see of Ali?
Roy Bats For Nina
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Brian, Roy and Nina - Coronation Street - ITV
Nina’s homemade bat boxes are met with derogatory remarks by the other bat watchers.
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Roy - Coronation Street - ITV
Will Roy and Brian take a stand?
Gemma's Nap Time
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Gemma - Coronation Street - ITV
An exhausted Gemma falls asleep at a baby class, so the other mums gently take the babies from her.
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Gemma - Coronation Street - ITV
When she wakes Gemma is mortified! Will she be okay?
A Warm Welcome
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Ken, Claudia and Charles - Coronation Street - ITV
Elsewhere, Ken and Claudia are made to feel welcome at their new home in Stillwaters.
Monday 09 March 2020 at 19:30 on ITV
Sharon calls at the furniture shop to pick up Rick's old client list. In return, Gary asks Sharon to teach Ali a lesson. What has he got planned?
Later, Craig attends a wellness check-up with Ali when the doctor suddenly collapses. Toyah and Dr Gaddas rush to his aid and Toyah reluctantly reveals that he might have taken an overdose of diazepam. Maria and Gary watch in horror as Ali is loaded into an ambulance.
Meanwhile, at the Weatherfield Golden Hearts Awards, Aggie collects her prize and delivers a heartfelt speech. Ed, Michael and James look on proudly. When a reporter approaches James and reveals that there are rumours about his sexuality circulating on social media, James is utterly floored.
Insisting that he's not gay, James hurries away, masking his panic. Having returned home and clearly upset, James explains to Ed and Aggie how Danny has inadvertently outed him on social media and as a result, he now thinks his career is ruined.
Elsewhere, Roy hosts a meeting with fellow bat watchers, Herman, Dave and Farooq. When he introduces Nina, they're horrified by her attire and deeply suspicious of her motives.
Also, Craig and Imran set off for their run, but they don't get very far before Imran admits he hates running and he's off to the cinema instead.
Finally, Ken and Claudia return from their visit to the luxury retirement complex. Claudia is keen to move in as soon as possible, while Ken has his reservations.
Monday 09 March 2020 at 20:30 on ITV
A terrified Gary leaves a message for Sharon telling her that if Ali dies, she's to blame. Maria calls at the hospital for news of Ali. An angry Ryan blames her for playing him off against Gary. Toyah confesses to Imran how she has been helping Ali kick his habit – she lied on his behalf when his missed his tribunal, and as a result, she might have jeopardised her career.
Later, Ali regains consciousness. When Ryan reveals that he took an overdose of diazepam, Ali is confused and swears blind that's not the case. Ryan is disbelieving.
Meanwhile, Michael confirms that Danny has taken down his original message, but James points out that it's too late. A furious James confronts Danny, who insists that it was an accident and he never meant to cause trouble. But James bitterly points out that he should have been able to come out on his own terms but thanks to him, that's now impossible.
When James receives a text from his manager summoning him to a meeting with a County press officer, he fears the worst.
Elsewhere, when Nina presents her home-made bat boxes to the group, Herman, Dave and Farooq are begrudgingly impressed, while Roy is proud of her efforts. When the bat watchers make derogatory remarks about Nina's dress sense, Roy takes umbrage and resigns from the group. Brian steps down too out of solidarity.
Also, when Ken reveals that he and Claudia plan to move into 'Stillwaters' in a few days' time, an excited Tracy starts planning a makeover for Number 1, while Peter wonders where he and Simon are going to live.
Wednesday 11 March 2020 at 19:30 on ITV
Ali assures Ryan that he didn't take any diazepam and that Gary, or someone hired by Gary, must have spiked his drink. Ryan is convinced Ali is in denial. Convinced that Gary is trying to kill him, Ali resolves to prove it. Ryan despairs.
Spotting Ali sitting in his car, Maria climbs into the passenger seat and quizzes him about his overdose. Maria is horrified when Ali locks her in and tells her how he suspects Gary spiked his drink. As Maria pulls fruitlessly at the door handle, Ali starts the car.
Meanwhile, when Alya spots the same spelling mistake in the new menus Geoff has done as in some of the bad reviews online, it finally dawns that it was Geoff all along.
Sick of being cooped up in the house, Yasmeen reckons it's time she returned to work. But Geoff is quick to dissuade her and suggests she cooks him a nice lunch at home instead. As Yasmeen and Geoff sit down to lunch, Alya marches in. Presenting them with the evidence, she suggests Geoff is the author of the nasty online reviews.
Elsewhere, when Aggie reveals that they've had several calls from newspapers wanting to get his side of the story, James is beside himself. The County manager and press officer call at No.3 to discuss his options, promising that he has their full support.
Also, when an excited Nina tells Carla how they're meeting the group later to put up the bat boxes, Roy lies and tells her the meeting's cancelled. Nina is hugely disappointed. Having discovered the bat meeting hasn't been cancelled at all, Nina wonders if Roy is ashamed to be seen with her.
Wednesday 11 March 2020 at 20:30 on ITV
James lies to his manager and press officer, insisting that he's not gay. The press officer advises him that if that's the case, he'd be best to say nothing.
James joins his family in the pub and reveals that he told his manager that he's not gay. Ed is relieved, but Aggie and Michael worry that he's living a lie.
Meanwhile, a terrified Maria begs Ali to stop, but he continues to drive the car erratically. When he finally stops and lets her out, Maria returns home. Hugging Gary tight, she tells him about her terrible ordeal and how Ali reckons it was him that spiked his drink. How will Gary react?
Elsewhere, Geoff denies that he's responsible for the nasty reviews. To Alya's annoyance, Yasmeen sides with Geoff and insists he would never write nasty reviews about his own restaurant. Geoff points out to Alya that it's clear they can't work together and suggests she sells her share of the business to him and Yasmeen. Alya tells him where he can stick his suggestion.
Also, Nina confronts Roy, who admits he was simply trying to spare her feelings. Having stacked the bat boxes in the Woodie, Roy and Nina head off for an evening's bat watching.
Finally, Ken calls on Steve and Tracy with a view to delaying the sale of No.1. However, their excitement is evident and Ken can't bring himself to let them down.
Friday 13 March 2020 at 19:30 on ITV
Hour-long episode
Geoff makes out to Yasmeen that Alya is out to get him and she's an idiot. As a result, he's going to see a business advisor to find out where they stand. At the same time, Alya finds numerous cash withdrawals from the Speed Daal accounts.
Geoff lies to Yasmeen that he has seen a business advisor and suggests they should sell up and move abroad. Geoff tells Yasmeen that she deserves a better life abroad, but when Yasmeen voices her reservations, Geoff twists her words and suggests she's having doubts about their marriage, leaving Yasmeen upset.
In The Rovers, Alya shares her concerns about Yasmeen with Ryan. When Eileen reveals that Geoff once locked Yasmeen in his magic box and went out, Alya's horrified. Yasmeen denies it was Geoff's fault and says Geoff loves her very much.
Meanwhile, Gary convinces Maria that he did nothing to provoke Ali and that the guy is a "maniac". Ali laments to Ryan how rubbish his life is. Ali confides in Ryan that he can't stand by and watch Maria throwing her life away on Gary any longer, so he's leaving today. Ryan is shocked.
In The Rovers' backyard, Ali explains to Maria that he's leaving as he needs to start afresh. They wish each other well and Ali is pleased to have cleared the air. Ali calls the builder's yard flat and after apologising to Toyah for all the trouble he caused her, explains that he's leaving Weatherfield. Toyah wishes him well. After exchanging an emotional farewell with Ryan, Ali leaves the street.
Elsewhere, Audrey worries that Ken is being railroaded into moving to Stillwaters against his will. At No.1, an emotional Ken sits with Eccles on his lap and reflects on the happy times they've spent together. Tracy is concerned to see him so melancholy.
Peter, Carla, Simon and Tracy help Ken with the last of his things from No.1. Picking up Deirdre's peanut bowls, Ken takes a last wistful look round the living room and heads out. Ken and Claudia move into Stillwaters and are immediately made to feel welcome by fellow resident, Charles Lake.
Also today, Imran puts pressure on Toyah to find a new job and suggests she'd make a great PA. When Nina clocks Toyah applying for a job at Heywoods, she points out they have a terrible reputation, so much so she took part in a protest against them and chained herself to the railings. Toyah admits to Imran that after a chat with Nina she decided against the Heywoods job.
Finally, Gemma attends storytime at Speed Daal with the quads. However, she's so exhausted she falls asleep and a couple of the other mums gently take the babies from her. Gemma wakes with a start and is upset to realise what happened.
With storytime over, Gemma chats to the other mums. Vanessa reckons she could do with some help looking after four babies, giving Gemma food for thought. Gemma leaves a voicemail for Bernie, but can't bring herself to admit that she's desperate for some help and simply makes out she was phoning for a chat.
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