Corrie Spoilers 9th 12th November
As Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) takes over the relief manager’s job at the factory the gossip about Tony continues. The pressure starting to get to Hayley, she wonders if she’s up to the job. Roy’s (David Neilson) also feeling the heat and unable to stop thinking about Tony’s hospital confession he decides it‘s time he got some answers. Arriving home Maria (Samia Smith) finds Roy waiting for her, she demands to know what’s going on.
When David (Jack P Shepherd) overhears Gail (Helen Worth) and Joe (Reece Dinsdale) discussing their engagement he’s distinctly unimpressed. But it seems nothing can dampen their spirits, that is until Joe gets a knock on the door from a debt-collector. He tells Joe that he’s bought his debt from the kitchen supplies firm and they need to work out a repayment plan. Joe’s shocked, aware he‘s now in way too deep.
Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) skives off work to clean the house in readiness for John’s home-coming. But when she looks at the state of no.7 she despairs at the enormity of the task she’s set herself.
As Jack (William Tarmey) hides out at no.9. Connie (Rita May) calls round demanding to know why he’s avoiding her.
This episode is written by Debbie Oates and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is John Anderson.
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Monday 9 November [2]
As Maria (Samia Smith) demands answers from Roy (David Neilson) you could cut the tension in the room with a knife. Roy looks like he’s about to reveal all about Tony’s confession but at the last minute he decides he needs more evidence before he throws Maria’s world into further chaos. Bewildered by his behaviour Maria tells Roy to leave her alone.
Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) stunned as the debt collector tells him he owes him £5k and he’s not leaving without it. In desperation Joe is forced to give him his van, but as he celebrates his engagement to Gail (Helen Worth) in the Rovers Joe lies, explaining he sold his van so he can buy an engagement ring. Gail’s touched while Joe, inwardly panicking, suggests a quick Christmas wedding.
Kirk (Andrew Whyment), Darryl (Jonathan Dixon), David (Jack P Shepherd) and Zoe (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) redecorate no.5 as a surprise for Fiz (Jennie McAlpine). She’s delighted as she nervously anticipates bringing John home.
Jack (William Tarmey) confronts Connie (Rita May) about the fact he keeps hearing her at his bedroom door. Connie’s mortified and explains that she must be sleepwalking. But will Jack buy it?
This episode is written by Mark Wadlow and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is John Anderson.
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Wednesday 11 November
It’s John’s (Graeme Hawley) release day from prison and as an emotional Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) collects him they decide to go for a picnic to savour his new found freedom. But the day soon turns sour when they arrive back on the street. Sally’s (Sally Whittaker) furious when she spots John going to carry his new wife across the threshold and storms over branding John a paedophile. Kevin (Michael Le Vell) tries to calm the situation but as Fiz and John settle down for their first married night together Sally sets off to no.5, a woman on a mission.
When Roy (David Neilson) admits to Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) that he went for a walk in the middle of the night she urges him to stop obsessing over Tony. Roy assures her he will.
When Joe (Reece Dinsdale) buys Gail (Helen Worth) a cheap engagement ring she’s thrilled, pointing out they’ll now have more money to spend on the wedding. Joe quietly panics, knowing he‘s in it up to his neck.
Molly (Vicky Binns) tells Kevin she’s fed up of pretending there’s nothing between them and that if he really cares about her he’ll leave Sally. Kevin’s stunned.
This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is John Anderson.
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Thursday 12 November
Roy’s (David Neilson) still refusing to drop his suspicions about Tony. But when he’s issued with a shocking ultimatum that’s too close to home Roy is forced to reconsider his position. Roy’s visibly shaken as he confides in Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh).
Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and John (Graeme Hawley) wake up to discover that someone has painted all their windows black. Kevin’s (Michael Le Vell) furious realising Sally (Sally Whittaker) must be the culprit. But while Fiz is spoiling for a fight John sets to and scrapes off the paint, determined not to let Sally get to him. However when Sally proudly admits to Fiz that she’s responsible for vandalising her house John becomes all too aware that life on the street isn’t going to be easy.
Jesse (John Thompson) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh) meet in secret for another kids’ party. But when they spot Simon (Alex Bain) in the audience they panic that their cover is about to be blown. Will Eileen discover their lies?
When Gary (Mikey North) talks to Ted (Michael Byrne) about his time in the forces he’s intrigued to hear it described as the making of him and what turned him into a man.
This episode is written by Mark Burt and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is John Anderson.
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Friday 13 November [1]
Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) hasn’t slept since Roy‘s (David Neilson) shocking revelation about Tony. Sorry she ever doubted him, Hayley claims it’s time they went to the police. But Roy reckons the police will never believe them. Unsure of what to do next the Croppers spend the day hiding in their flat. But when their disappearance becomes a talking point Roy realises he could be putting them both in danger and concedes they’ll have to go to the police.
Kevin’s (Michael Le Vell) had enough of Sally (Sally Whittaker) ranting about John Stape (Graeme Hawley) and promises to go and see a solicitor to find out where they stand. Molly (Vicky Binns) meanwhile is in a foul mood and when she snaps at Kirk (Andrew Whyment), Tyrone (Alan Halsall) presumes it‘s him being in the house that‘s bothering her and tells Kirk it’s time he found somewhere else to live. But Molly’s mood is only lifted when Kevin arranges to meet her at the motel later.
Eileen’s (Sue Cleaver) growing increasingly suspicious of Jesse‘s (John Thompson) strange behaviour so pays Eddie (Steve Huison) to watch his movements and report back. But when Eddie clocks Julie (Katy Cavanagh) climbing into Jesse’s van it looks like Eileen may be about to receive the news she didn‘t want to hear.
And Steve (Simon Gregson) arrives back from his honeymoon.
This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is John Anderson.
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Friday 13 November [2]
Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) have told the police everything they know about Tony, so when detectives tell them they’ll take it from here, they return to the street and hurriedly pack their bags. Now aware of the full extent of Tony’s crimes they’re intent on getting away from Weatherfield, fearing those involved in Liam’s death could come after them. But as the police arrive on the street someone is intent on silencing the Croppers, have they left it too late to get away?
Elsewhere John’s (Graeme Hawley) thrilled when Roy (David Neilson) asks him to help out in the café while they’re away. Sally (Sally Whittaker) meanwhile is less than happy to discover John in Roys Rolls and her hackles rise once more.
When Kevin’s (Michael Le Vell) solicitor tells him there’s little chance of getting an injunction against John, he takes the opportunity to use the meeting to find out how where he would stand financially if he divorced Sally. But Kevin doesn’t like what he hears and when he meets Molly (Vicky Binns) at the motel it looks like the meeting has forced him into making a big decision about their future.
And Eileen’s (Sue Cleaver) gutted when Eddie (Steve Huison) tells her that Jesse (John Thompson) has been secretly meeting up with Julie (Katy Cavanagh). Jesse assures her it’s a work arrangement only and not an affair but Eileen refuses to accept it and insists Jesse sacks Julie immediately. Will Jesse do as he’s told or has he had enough of being bossed around by Eileen.
