Has Corrie’s resident psycho Charlie Stubbs turned over a new leaf? The bullying builder is set to shock Sarah Lou when he offers to stage a pre-wedding party at the Rovers. What’s more, he manages to convince her and and groom-to-be Jason to merge their stag and hen nights.

But – quelle surprise – love rat Charlie has an ulterior motive… he wants a unisex party so he can get his grubby, grout-smeared paws on gorgeous hairdresser Maria. Unaware of this, Sarah and Jason are bowled over by his uncharacteristic act of generosity.

An insider revealed: “The bash is a complete success and the happy couple are thrilled. But, when the residents leave at the end of the night, a tipsy Maria gives Charlie a kiss, sparking the beginning of an affair. Charlie is left very happy indeed.” Hmmm… we bet the sly old dog is. Viewers can watch the drama unfold on August 11.